Chapter Nine: Revelations

1esor2: Zeldapedia states that it's the ReDead's gaze that paralyzes a person. I've seen more theories though, stating that it's the ReDead's scream that paralyzes someone. I just went with the gaze though, it's simpler and all in all, it makes a little more sense! Enjoy the chapter.

Unknown POV, Termina Field

As I walked through Termina, my new home for years now, I sighed.

My black hair flew in the gentle breeze, pushing it away from my pale skin and blood red eyes. My red tunic blew backwards as well. I knew what anyone would think of me: a crazy man in the wind in the middle of the day. Before I knew it, I had a white stallion at my side, my white stallion. I patted his nose.

"Easy, Barrow." I said. He nickered. Suddenly, the doors to Clock Town burst open. A man with red hair was on a gray mare, an unconscious woman in front of him, a fairy and a red stallion trailing them. It wasn't the sight that caused me to keep watching.

It was the woman's appearance. She had the same black hair as me, and the same pale skin. Hell, she was even wearing a red tunic. I couldn't see her eye color, but my curiosity was piqued. I mounted Barrow, following the pair from a safe distance.

I was going to meet this woman, and find out why she looked like me.

Link's POV, South Clock Town.

"Link! The fairy's left Clock Town!" Tael announced.

"Damn it." I muttered.

"It's headed for the Great Bay!" Tatl said.

"What? Towards the Gerudos? What in the world is there?" I asked.

"The Great Fairy of Courage, right Tatl?" Tael asked.

"Yeah she's there…" Tatl said.

"What in the hell happened to my daughter for her to run to a new Great Fairy?" I asked.

"Maybe she got hurt. Let's just follow the presence." Tatl said.

"I agree." I said. I ran for the stable, grabbing Epona. I mounted her and had Tatl and Tael lead me in the right direction.

Oh, Nadia, when I get a hold of you I swear I'm dragging you back to Hyrule! I thought.

Rayne's POV, Near Great Bay.

Nadia was still unconscious. Luckily for me, Caber decided to follow me on Calla because of Nadia. I stopped for a second, situating Nadia's form. Her fairy landed on my shoulder.

"Where in the hell are we going?" The fairy asked.

"The Great Bay. The Great Fairy of Courage is here. She, hopefully, can help Nadia recover." I said.

"Rayne, ReDeads are horrible things… I've seen them suck the life out of people. I just hope that…" The fairy said.

"Don't! Copper's going to be fine. I know she will." I said.

"Suit yourself." The fairy said. I pushed Calla into a run and she jumped over the fence, Caber shortly behind us. Calla's feet met the sand and she kept running. I finally stopped her and dismounted her, bringing Nadia with me. I set Nadia down so gently it wasn't even funny. I tied Calla up, and tried approaching Caber. Caber reared at me.

"Look, horse. I'm trying to get your mistress some help here. I just want to tie you up next to Calla." I said. Caber snorted and landed back on his feet. I saw him eye Nadia. He walked over next to Calla, and I grabbed his reigns and tethered him down.

"Thank you for your cooperation. I won't tell anybody big guy, I promise. Not even Copper." I said. I lifted Nadia into my arms again, and the blue fairy landed on my shoulder as I ran.

"Stop!" a female voice said. I winced, but turned to see a Gerudo Pirate.

"I come in peace. Please. She needs help." I said, gesturing to Nadia.

The Gerudo looked at me and smiled. She then said, "You're Romani's son?"

"I am." I said.

"I'm obligated to help you. Romani has been so kind to us, it's only fair." She said.

"Thank you." I said. The Gerudo led me to a small cave. I felt something pulse underneath Nadia's tunic, but I didn't stop moving. The Gerudo stopped.

"Set her down, please." She said.

"I… I'm not sure if I should." I said.

"She'll be fine. I can heal her just fine, or at least make it so she can get to the Great Fairy of Courage on her own." The woman said. I looked at the unconscious woman in my arms, and then set her down gently. The Gerudo came to Nadia's side. She ran her tan hand over Nadia's body.

"She's paralyzed. ReDead." The Gerudo said.

"Yeah." I confirmed. She smiled.

"You care about this girl?" The Gerudo asked.

"I was just.. assigned to help her. That's all." I said. The Gerudo nodded, not believing me.

The Gerudo then put a hand on one of Nadia's shoulders and jumped back. She then touched Nadia's shoulder and Nadia's eyes fluttered open.

Nadia's POV, Same location

When I woke, Rayne and a Gerudo woman hovered over me. I gasped and sat up, breathing hard.

"Breathe, Copper. You're okay." Rayne said. Navi landed on my shoulder.

"You're definitely okay." Navi assured me.

"The, the," I coughed, my voice guttural, "the ReDead. What happened? Where are we?"

"You're on the Great Bay Coast, child." The Gerudo said.

"And I killed the ReDead. Copper, breathe steadily. You'll pass out again." Rayne said.

"Navi? The aura, where is it?" I asked Navi.

"It's far off. Rest for a minute, you're paler than usual." Navi said, a worried tone in her voice.

"Are you worried about me? Is there something else?" I asked hastily.

"You don't need to worry about that! Rest!" Navi ordered. I leaned back onto the soft sand, taking deep breaths. I closed my eyes. I felt a slender hand on my stomach.

"You've had troubles. You're truly Hylian." The Gerudo woman said.

"I am. How did you know?" I asked.

"We Gerudo Pirates are just as spiritual as our counterparts in your realm, child." The Gerudo said.

"Interesting." I sighed and sat back up. The salty sea breeze blew through every pore in my body, warming my chilled skin. I closed my eyes again, and sensed the beating of hooves. My eyes flew open and I stood up, swaying on my feet.

Rayne got up just as quickly as I had and caught me before I fell.

"Nadia! What did I say about resting?" Navi asked.

"Something's coming." I said. I closed my eyes, seeing two horses running towards our location. "Actually, two somethings are coming."

"Copper? Your shoulder's pulsing black." Rayne said. I opened my eyes, looking to my left shoulder. He was right. I pushed myself to a standing stance. The Gerudo woman ripped off my sleeve, revealing my birthmark. I lunged at her, both of us rolling on the ground. Clothing ripped and tore as she and I snarled at each other.

I suddenly heard a low growl emit from someone's throat.

Wait a minute… that growl is awfully close…

"Copper?" Rayne asked.

"Nadia? Is that you?" Navi asked. I looked at my companions and tried speaking. All that came out was a bark. I felt a bushy tail waving. I turned my head, seeing the pitch-black tail. I whimpered a little and ran to the clearest water. Why was it so much easier to run?

I looked into the seawater, and what I saw looking back at me was an amazing sight.

I looked like a Wolfos, but kinder. I had a friendlier look about me than one, with black fur of the midnight sky with a blue hue and the same copper eyes. I slapped at the water, hoping it was a hallucination. That was when I saw a black paw. I whimpered again.

"Nadia?" Navi asked.

"What did you do?" Rayne commanded of the Gerudo.

"I did nothing!" the Gerudo snapped.

"Then why does she look like a Wolfos?" Rayne demanded.

"She isn't a Wolfos! She's something much more sacred!" the Gerudo snapped.

"What is she then?!" Navi yelled.

"She is what we call a wolf." The Gerudo said calmly.

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Ok, shorter chapter. But how'd you like the wolf transformation? I've been reading up on Twilight Princess, so I thought, hey, why not? Plus, the events in this story will tie into Twilight Princess eventually.

So, asking some questions like, who is the shadow guy at the beginning? Why did Nadia go through this transformation into a wolf? Review and your questions will be answered!