Alright here is chapter 9. I'm sure your waiting to see what happens. So with out further a dew here it is!

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Chapter 9 - Leader of the Pack

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Link turned violently in his bed. Sleep had alluded him for hours as it normally had the last few nights. When he finally had fallen asleep it was a deep trance like sleep.

Darkness swirled all around him. He could fell a presence with him hidden by the darkness. Everywhere he turned was dark.

It wasn't the same sinister darkness he was used to. It was more inviting. He thought.

"Glad you think so my Lord." Link turned sharply toward where it sounded like where the voice came from as the darkness lightened around him till he was standing in the middle of a giant field. It reminded him of Hyrule field.

What really caught his attention was the giant grey and crimson wolf standing in front of him. It was huge with dark slate grey fur and what looked almost like a mane of crimson on the top of it's head going to mid back, and it had deep blue eyes.

"What?" It asked. It's mouth didn't move but the voice came out just the same. The look on it's face Link recognized as a wolf version of a grin. He instinctively reached for his sword but it wasn't there.

The wolf gave a barking laugh at him. "Sorry but no weapons in the dreamscape my Lord." Link tried not to glare at it.

"Who are you?" He asked cautiously. The wolf seemed to give a sigh.

"Since you don't know much I guess I'll start with the beginning, I am a member of the noble tribe of the Fenraigo." It said sitting on it's haunches before him.

"I gathered as much." Link said slightly annoyed. "Then I'm sure you want to know what's been going on with you and the other members who have been appearing to you. "It said casually examining it's paw in disinterest. When Link said nothing It looked back up at him its lips curling back in that frightening looking grin.

"You Link are the leader of the Fenraigo." Link pulled back as though he'd been hit. "That's impossible." Link said. Though by the tone of his voice he didn't seem so sure

The wolf cocked it's head to the side studying him briefly. "Oh but you are. You are our leaders incarnation, thus you are our leader, weather you like it or not. We've been looking for you for a while now. If you weren't our leader the scratches Sogai gave you would have killed you."

"Sogai?" it nodded. "The black golden-eyed wolf that came to your rescue in the dungeons of Moon fall palace." Link nodded as he remembered. "the scratch he gave you would have killed anyone else." Link rubbed his arm where the mark was.

"When you didn't die, Korina led you to the medallion." Link figured that was the silvery grey wolf he'd seen.

"Only our leader can where it, and your wearing it right now." Link didn't move but he could feel it under his tunic.

"Well what am I supposed to do?" It shrugged. "Lead us. Lead us as any other leader, settle disputes among our people and such, you know…leader…things.." it said waving it's paw. "You do that and we serve you. Really it's not that difficult a concept to understand my Lord." It snickered.

Link sighed. It didn't seem like the Fenraigo were going to let him not be there Leader.

"Well….who are you then?" It looked surprised then chuckled bowing it's head. I am Bolero my Lord. I am my generations…co leader if you will." Link must have had a confused look on his face because Bolero began to explain.

"To help maintain the peace the original leader had a co leader, and his descendants are in charge of running the pack till the leaders incarnate is found. Now that that's done, I follow you."

Link sighed. Hero of realms King of Twilight. Alpha of the Fenraigo. What was next?

"who knows my Lord." Links head snapped up. He hadn't said anything….unless…

"I'm reading your thoughts?" Bolero finished grinning. Link glared, Bolero snickered.

"No worries my Lord I can only do that here in the dreamscape." Link sighed.

He was getting real tired of wolves showing up out of nowhere like this and in his dreams no less.

"If you don't like it my Lord we can change that." The darkness began consuming him immediately. The next thing he knew it was dark again.

Links eyes popped open and he sat up in his bed in the darkness of his room. He breathed a sigh of relief when he realized just where he was.

"Is that better my Lord?" Link jumped and looked around the darkness. There was a figure standing a few feet from his bed. It definitely not a wolf.

Link reached for his sword when a hand grabbed his. It was rough and felt like claws.

"There is no need my Lord." Link squinted but could see nothing. "ill wait in the hall my Lord." Link waited till he heard a door shut then quickly dressed to follow the figure out.

When he walked out into the hall there was a tall man leaning against the wall by his door.

He looked like he was from the light realm as his skin was not the natural blue-grey of the Twili. His complexion was a dark golden color and he had a spiky mop of crimson colored hair on his head and deep blue eyes.

What really got Links attention was symbol of the Fenraigo boldly present on the upper part of his left arm exposed by his sleeveless slate grey trench coat. His attire wasn't normal but Link had seen stranger. A brief image of the mailman's shorts flashed in Links mind and he shivered.

The man before him was shirtless but he was wearing long black pants and leather boots with metal straps bolted to the tops and his coat.

Something else that held Links attention was the tribal looking designs under his eyes and the black clawed hands that were crossed over his chest.

"Glad to see you up my Lord." He grinned. Link studied him for a moment more.

"Bolero?" The man grinned exposing his mostly normal teeth save for the extended canines producing from his mouth.

"Very good my Lord, but next time let me guess." He chuckled. Link growled annoyed. It was to early for this. At least he thought it was early.

"What are you doing out here.?" Link asked walking down the hall towards the library Bolero right on his heels.

"Well you were tired of wolves in your dreams, I'm not a wolf and I'm not in your dreams anymore." Link wanted to yell in frustration, but he couldn't let his anger get the better of him.

"I meant why are you still here?" he asked quietly not trusting himself at the moment too be quiet.

"It is my duty to stay by your side my Lord." Link rolled his eyes. He'd never been fond of titles but he seemed to be gaining so many of them as of late.

"Why?" Link whined. Bolero snickered behind him. "In case you need us to defend the palace and such." Link looked over his shoulder at him.

"Why would you defend the Twilight?" he couldn't help but be curious.

"Because it's what you would do. We fight for you, and you fight to protect the Twilight realm as it's Hero and King. An we can't forget your desire to protect the lovely Princess Midna. Among do other things for her." Bolero drawled wagging his eyebrows at Link who could feel his face heat up at what Bolero was implying

"Besides, we live here too you know." He said offhandedly

"I thought the Fenraigo called the light realm home?" Link asked. Bolero still right behind him.

"We live wherever we want in both realms, home is where your rump rests." He grinned wolfishly at Link.

Link rolled his eyes. "Besides, were mostly nomads between leaders, we only regroup as a pack after we find him."

Link nodded as he walked into the library. Empty as usual. He went right to where he knew the books he was looking for were. He'd gotten pretty good at reading Twili with Basir and could read most any book now.

"He pulled a book off a shelf and sat down to read it Bolero was watching him. He leaned over to get a look at the title.

"Traditions and Customs of the Twilight?" He asked curiosity in his voice. Link nodded.

"I'm getting married tomorrow and I promised Midna I'd know what to do. A Twilight marriage is a lot simpler then I thought it'd be." He said flipping thru some pages.

"Oooh, I see, don't want to screw up your marriage my Lord." Link nodded. Midna would never forgive him, not that he'd forgive himself.

Link wasn't sure how long he'd been sitting there but after a while he looked up closing his book and Bolero was gone.

Link got looked all over the library but he couldn't find him.

"This can't possibly end well" Link mumbled Leaving the library. He'd go see Midna. Bolero would show up sooner or later.

He walked silently down the corridors, servants passing by bowed there heads as they passed.

When he got near the throne room doors he saw Bolero. Hiding behind a pillar staring at the doors. There weren't any guards but Saira was standing there waiting.

Link walked up behind him silently. He leaned down by his ear.

"What are you doing?" He whispered harshly. Bolero jumped turning to face him.

"Nothing my lord." he grinned nervously. "It doesn't look like nothing."

He looked back to Saira. "My Lord?"

"What?" Link asked exasperated. He couldn't stand these titles, it just wasn't him.

"Would you by chance know that woman's name?" Link quirked a brow at him.

He leaned over to look around the pillar. "That's Saira. Midnas attendant. Why?"

"Just curious.." He mumbled watching her.

Link nodded leaving him behind the pillar as he walked out toward the doors. Saira smiled when she saw him.

"Link, Princes Midna is waiting for you." Link nodded then turned back and motioned for Bolero to follow him. He looked almost timid as he came out from behind the pillar to follow Link.

Saira looked surprised at the sight of the wolfish looking man that followed Link.

"Who is this Link?" She asked smiling up at Bolero who at six an a half feet towered over her by a foot an a half.

He grinned nervously at her. "This is Bolero." She nodded. Smiling as she motioned to the door.

Link went for the door but noticed Bolero wasn't following him. He looked back and Bolero was rooted to the ground in front of Saira.

"Bolero." He bellowed. Bolero jumped before jogging up to Link after giving a quick nod to Saira who watched him go.

Link rolled his eyes. He didn't want to know what that was about. He pushed thru the doors to the throne room. Making sure Bolero was behind him and not ogling over Saira.

Midna was sitting on the throne looking over some document. When they door shut behind them she looked up and smiled when she noticed Link, but her face dropped at the sight of the strange man behind him.

Link noticed but said nothing as he walked up to the throne giving a clearly mocking bow.

"Princess." He drawled. Midna glared. "Very funny Link." she growled. He grinned.

"Who's your friend?" Link sighed. :This is Bolero, he's a Fenraigo." Midna stood up and walked up to them. She eyed Bolero warily.

"Funny he doesn't look like the giant monstrous wolves you said you saw." She muttered.

"Trust me, he is." Link sighed. Bolero patted his back. "Come now my Lord, you say that like you don't want me around." Link gave him a long look that spoke volumes of disdain but Bolero ignored it.

"Princess Midna." He bowled politely. Midna nodded then turned to Link. "You should be more like that." He rolled his eyes

"Princess? Midna looked back to the doors where Saira had her head popped in.

"The council sent another document for you to sign." Midna nodded as Saira came in and handed the paper to her.

Midna got to reading it as Saira went over to Link and Bolero. "Are you excited Link?"

He stared questioningly at her and she rolled her eyes. "Your wedding…tomorrow remember? Link nodded as realization hit him. So much else had been going on the wedding kept slipping his mind.

"I am, I've just been thinking lately though.." he trailed off. "About what?"

He shrugged. "When I used to imagine what my wedding would be like I pictured…a don't know...more light for one." Saira giggled nodding.

"An none of the people I thought would be there are going to be there." His mind kept going back to Ordon where Rusl, Bo, Colon and the other villagers were. He'd always thought that they would be at his wedding, then again he thought he's end up marrying Ilia as well.

Looking back he was glad he wasn't now that he'd seen her from another point of view he realized how bossy, clingy and needy she was. Of course when it came to bossy Midna wasn't much better.

He was still kind of upset none of them got to be here and that he might not ever see them again but he would learn to live with it. After all he couldn't up and leave his home to go back to Hyrule. Link paused.

When had he started thinking of the Twilight realm as his home? He was so deep in his thoughts it took him a few moments to see the hand in front of his face.

"Huh, what?" Saira grinned at him. "Thinking Link?" He nodded. "Your going to be at the wedding aren't you Saira?" He asked regaining his senses. "No I'm not Link, the Princess won't need me so I won't be there."

"What if I invited you to come as my guest?" She looked taken aback by the offer.

"Link I could never…" He cut her off. "Of course you can. I want you there Saira. I consider you a friend and I want my friends there." She seemed to be thinking it over before nodding, grinning at him. "It would be a great honor Link."

He grinned. "What about me my Lord." He looked at Bolero who had a sad look on his face that reminded Link of a begging puppy. "Don't I get to go?" He whimpered.

"I don't know, can you be inconspicuous during the ceremony?" he asked watching Bolero intently.

"Of course my Lord. Besides I have to be there to protect you." Link wanted to laugh at that but he knew Bolero was right, he wouldn't be able to keep vigilance over everything during the ceremony.

An he'd seen Bolero and the other Fenraigo in there true forms. The one Bolero called Sogai had saved him in the dungeons from the guardians effortlessly while Link couldn't even scratch it.

Link nodded to him uneasily. He could use someone to watch his back.

"Now how can I be inconspicuous….Oh I know, I could take a date...but who..?" He thought out loud. "He had his hand to his chin as he seemed to be thinking. "Oh I know, how would you mind going with me Miss Saira?"

He asked eyes closed in a grin, fangs poking out over his lips. Trying to look as harmless as he could. Which was hard no matter what face he made.

He just had an animalistic aura that to Links fine tuned senses said: 'Mess with me and I'll rip your throat out.' Saira seemed unsure as she stared at the deadly Fenraigo. Link was about to jump in and save her when she smiled back at him.

"Sure, I'll go with you Bolero." His eyes popped open and he seemed at a loss for words as though he'd never thought she'd except. "Really?" She nodded. "Well…good" He smiled. It was a lot less frightening then his fanged grin.

"What's going on?" Link looked up as Midna came up behind him, arms wrapped around his shoulders and her head on his shoulder.

He smiled looking at her. Most men didn't like there women to be taller then them, but Link didn't mind at all, it had bothered him a little when she had first regained her true form, but after losing her for two months it matter at all to him.

"I invited Saira to the wedding. I hope that's alright." He said motioning to Saira. "That's great, but what's with him?" She asked pointing at Bolero who was grinning stupidly at Saira as she said something.

"I told him he could come to keep watch over the ceremony if he could lie low…then he asked Saira to go with him and she said yes.." He sighed. "Really?. Saira's never been a very outgoing person in all the years I've known her, I'm a little surprised."

Link grunted a response. "Oh have you read that book I showed you?" He nodded. "Yes, I did, I know what to do tomorrow." She smiled squeezing him in a hug as best she could with her arms around his shoulders.

"I can't wait till tomorrow." She gave a very uncharacteristic squeal of joy and kissed his cheek.

He grinned at her obvious joy and excitement. He hid it better but he was anxious as well. He loved Midna and he wanted to marry her., but his mind kept going back to what Bolero hade been hinting at in the halls on the way to the library. He could feel his face and ears heat up at the thoughts that started running thru his head.

Midnas clothes were pretty revealing already but his imagination was getting the best of him. He could feel the heat radiating off him. Midna must have noticed too.

"Are you alright Link?" He couldn't get any words out as she stared so intensely at him. He nodded vehemently.

She didn't seem convinced as she continued to study him then her face lit with a sudden realization.

That coy smile slipped into place as one of her arms slipped from around his shoulder to the other side of his head where she twirled a lock of his hair around her finger in a teasing manner.

He gulped as he realized what she was doing. He looked cautiously at her from the corner of his eye. That smile made him nervous.

"Something on your mind Link?" she whispered in his ear. He was sure even if Bolero and Saira weren't there she'd still whisper.

He tried vainly to clear his throat to speak. "No." His reply was husky and dry. Midna giggled and gave a quick sharp tug on the lock of hair wrapped around her finger. He Didn't make any noise but straightened up immediately.

"You are a horrible liar." He managed to grunt in response. "You'll just have to wait till tomorrow." she said in a sing song voice. He couldn't even manage to look at her he felt so embarrassed.

"Link…" Her playful tone was replaced with a more serious one. He waited a moment before finally looking over to her. She put a hand on his cheek and kissed him. He returned it with out hesitation.

"Ahem." They broke apart and Bolero was grinning while Saira looked away embarrassed.

"Your getting married tomorrow my Lord can't you wait?"

Link sighed and Midna rolled her eyes.

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Link took a deep breath as he finished closing up the last button at the top of the shirt. He really didn't like these high collar shirts, but it made him look more…regal and it was important to Midna that he where her fathers garb.

He still wasn't sure quite why it was so important to her but it was and that was enough reason for him. He turned in front of the mirror inspecting himself. He thought he looked okay.

He straightened his shirt and messed with his hair. It never did what he wanted it too.

He was glad a Twili ceremony was actually a simple affair. They signed the papers swore yourself to the other and exchanged rings.

It was actually simpler then a Hylian ceremony, and instead of the second to last finger Twili put there wedding bands on there middle fingers. He normally didn't wear jewelry so it wouldn't be that hard for him to get used to.

He smiled at his reflection. He was ready. He walked out of what was no longer his room as he and Midna would now share the Master bedroom.

He strode down the hall confidently. He got a lot of smiles from the servants as he passed on his way to the grand hall where the ceremony was being held. It was already filling up with the Twilights important people.

He stood off to the side to watch all the commotion for a moment when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned and Bolero was standing the grinning at him.

"Ready for the preverbal ball and chain my Lord?" He chuckled. " Link smiled back at him. He was in too good a mood if he didn't find Bolero irritating.

"I don't really think about it like that, after all she's stuck with me to." He grinned. Bolero nodded solemnly.

"Goddesses help the queen." He moaned. Link rolled his eyes, then noticed Boleros slight change in attire. He'd discarded his grey coat in favor of a shirt like the one Link had worn at the party the night before the trials. The only difference was that it was dark grey with black clasps instead of blue and gold.

"Glad to see you dressed for the occasion." he mumbled inspecting Bolero. 'At least he blends in….a little better..'

"I dress to impress my Lord." Links brow disappeared into his hair line.

"Impress who?"

"Oh, well.." He was cut off as an arm wrapped around his. Link smiled as Saira popped out from behind him smiling. She looked even smaller hanging on Boleros arm.

"Are you ready Link?" He nodded hesitantly. The closer it got to the wedding the more nervous he got, and he wasn't permitted to see Midna till the ceremony.

His nervousness must have showed cause she reached out and patted his arm. "Everything will be great Link. Relax." He nodded and tried to smile. It was supposed to begin in ten minutes and it was really hitting him.

His stomach was doing more flips then he could. They walked quietly to the grand hall. Link went right up to the front while Bolero and Saira disappeared somewhere in the crowed.

He took a deep breath and stared out at the crowed. The council was sitting in the front row talking amongst themselves. Korzba came up to him after he saw him. "Are you ready Link?" He was starting to get tired of everyone asking him if he was ready.

"Yes Korzba, I'm as ready as I'm ever going to be." He nodded and patted Links shoulder and went back to his seat.

Link bounced around the balls of his feet nervously. He just couldn't keep still. He stuffed his hand into his pocket where he fiddled with the gold and sapphire ring nestled between his fingers.

He'd commissioned the ring personally It would have cost him a fortune normally but he'd promised to help the jeweler by referring nobles to him. It was different from any other. Instead of a jewel on top of a band it was a band of gold with a band of sapphire imbedded into the gold all the way around the ring. He ran his finger over the engraving inside the band.

The words 'light of love' written in Twilithian. He was proud of himself. It seemed quite appropriate after everything they'd been thru.

He took a breath and a music began playing. It wasn't the music he was familiar with but he'd anticipated as much. Everyone had gone quite and was looking back at the doors.

It was all Link could do to keep his jaw from scraping the ground as Midna came in thru the open doors. His legs turned to rubber and he felt like he was going to turn into a puddle at the alter.

She was dressed up as well. She was wearing a blood red dress that hugged every curve of her body. It matched her eyes and gave them an almost glowing hue. Her hair was down though it was still held together in the front by the stone ornament.

He swallowed hard trying to will the lump in his throat to go down as she stood next to him.

The smile on her face wasn't her normal up to something smile but one that conveyed actual happiness.

The man standing behind the podium started speaking but Link didn't hear a word he said as he stared mindlessly at Midna.

"Sir Link." He looked up at him. "Do you swear?"

"I swear." He said quickly regaining his composure. "Princess Midna?" He asked turning to her.

"I swear." He held a dagger out to Link. He remembered reading this part in the book. He took the dagger and cut open the pad of his left thumb. He passed it to Midna as he took up a quill on the podium and dipped it in his blood. Signing his name on the document in front of them. Midna did the same.

"Your ring Sir Link." Link reached back into his pocket pulling it out. Midna looked genuinely surprised by the extravagance of it. He wanted to laugh at the look on her face but it probably wasn't the best time.

He took her left hand and slid it on her finger. He'd show her the engraving later. She pulled out a ring of her own. It was gold with a shining red jewel that made up nearly the entire top of the band. There was a symbol engraved on it.

He recognized it as the symbol on his forehead when he turned into a wolf. She slipped it onto his finger and he realize how much smaller and softer her hands were then his. It didn't seem to suit her rough and loud personality.

He was reluctant to let go till a the man in front of them gave a sharp nod and they both kneeled down as he placed the crowns on there heads.

Link was glad it wasn't big. They were stone looking bands about one an a half inches wide. The Twili symbol engraved on the front seemed to have a cyan glow to it. The rest of the band was strewn with intricate designs. They looked ancient and he had no doubt they were.

They stood back up waiting for this guy to finish whatever he was supposed to do.

"I present to you your King and Queen. King Link and Queen Midna." The council was the first on there feet applauding. Bolero and Saira not far behind.

He smiled sheepishly at Midna. Who grabbed his hand pulling him to the doors.

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Link took another drink from the cup in his hand. He'd never been much of a drinker, but some these nobles warranted It. Midna was by his side doing most of the talking to them.

He stifled a groan by taking a long swig of wine. After a few minutes of mindless chat they walked off Link being pulled by the arm.

"This party is dead lets go." she whispered pulling him out of the room quickly to avoid more people.

The halls were empty as she dragged him thru them. "Is it finally over?" He whined and Midna giggled.

"Not yet." She said pulling him along. "What's left?" He asked blankly. She looked back at him grinning devilishly.

"Just wait and you'll see." She laughed. He thought as she pulled him along. Only one thing came to mind and his face started heating up. Midna who was still watching him let that grin slide back into place.

"Rupee for your thoughts?" She giggled. It felt like his face would burst into flames.

Hey shook his head wildly. "Link you naughty boy." She laughed pushing open the door and pulling him inside. The door closing with a sharp bang behind them.

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There it is Chapter 9. What ya'll think? I tried to make the wedding scene very different from a real wedding. Ill get the next chap up soon. I'm sure your wondering where it could go from here. We'll I show you!…later not now.

Oh and I did a picture of Bolero in both his forms. I can't member the rules about links and I'm to lazy to look so if you want to see it send me a message an ill send it to you. Feel free to coment on it there. please? So there you go. - Malthazar LOS