Here's the next chapter. I don't own Legend of Zelda.

They had traveled through the night and were nearing the forest. Link was fairly talkative during the trip, but had quieted. As they trotted under the canopy of the trees Link spoke up, saying, "We can expect my people to react like Renado and Barnes. Maybe you should wait at my house while I talk to everyone."

Makura snorted in derision. Link rolled his eyes and said, "Don't blame me if they attack us."

They trotted up to Coro, the oil seller, and his eyes widened in surprise. "I thought I was the only one who wasn't afraid of the woodland animals?"

Link smiled saying, "You could say I have a new understanding, though I still don't know why you let the birds nest in your hair."

Coro waved a hand at them replying, "You should get home. The villagers haven't been themselves lately. A good sign would really help."

Link grinned. "I managed to find most of the children. They were waiting for me in Kakariko."

Coro grinned back and said, "That kind of news needs to be shared."

Link nodded and trotted past him, Makura right behind. The three of them rode all the way to Link's house and Makura gave him a look. Link exclaimed, "I didn't mean for you to stay in the house. There's no way I could get you up that ladder."

Epona neighed happily and started walking toward the town. Makura stayed close to the animal, wary of the villagers. Link made his way through the village spreading word of the children. The only villagers outside didn't see him, but as they made their way to the mayor's house, Makura could see an unavoidable confrontation.

Link sighed and asked once more, "Are you sure you don't want to just wait for me?"

Makura whined and shrank toward the ground, but kept right with Epona as she walked toward Mayor Bo outside his house. Link mumbled, "Let's get this over with."

Bo stopped Link with a shout. Link pulled up to him and said, "Hello mayor."

"What's happened to ya lad?" Bo sputtered, before looking behind him at Makura cowering behind Epona. "Watch out lad! One of the monsters came back!"

Link quickly jumped off Epona and grabbed Bo by the arm to stop him from running Makura off. "Easy man, he's with me! The white wolf is a friend!"

Makura watched the man come at him despite the strong young man hanging off his arm. Makura whined and backed away, his ears laying flat against his head in fear. The man may have been bald and fat, but he could be imposing. Makura watched as Link shouted in the man's ear to get him to understand.

Link finally shouted in desperation, "I found the children!"

Bo stopped right in front of Makura and turned toward Link, his eyes opening to their fullest. "Don't keep me waiting lad, where are they?"

Link stopped yanking, but kept his hand on Bo as he said, "The shaman, Renado, is watching them in Kakariko."

Bo stood back and said, "Release me."

Link kept his grip firm saying, "Only until you promise my friend here will be safe."

Bo looked at Link in surprise and asked, "What happened to change you so much. You were always a strong lad, but now you seem to know exactly what you want. That's a strong trait, but one you must be careful of. I may be willing to grant your wish, but one not as nice as me might take offense. Fine, the wolf can stay, but only as long as he doesn't hurt anyone."

Link nodded and released Bo before taking two steps back. "Renado told me you knew a way to get through to the Gorons. Something has happened and they are completely hostile. No one can get on the mountain, let alone talk to their leader."

Bo scratched his head in thought and said, "Let's go inside to talk."

Link nodded again and started following Bo inside when he turned back to call Makura. Bo gave him a look to show he thought the boy was crazy, but Link said, "You wanted to make sure he didn't hurt anyone. Not that I think you would, but if someone does get attacked, I don't want you to blame him, so he's going to be here with us."

Makura sneezed and stood up to trot to the porch when he heard Epona call, "Beware friend. These villagers are superstitious. Don't do anything to make them doubt you."

Makura nodded and walked inside before sitting beside Link, who ruffled the fur on his head comfortingly and let his hand to rest there. Bo watched the two and said, "I didn't think he was that large outside. A wolf that big could easily kill the livestock."

Link sighed and tried to get the Mayor back on track. "You were about to tell me how I could get the Goron's respect. I need to talk to them."

Bo went on to explain how the Gorons used sumo contests to test their strength. When he was done, Bo took Link to the back of the house. Makura gave his wolf grin as he trotted along because he had to see this.

Link and Makura watched incredulously as Bo removed his shirt. Bo saw the look on Link's face and said, "Trust me, it's part of the ritual of sumo. Just take yours off and we can skip the rest of them."

Link shrugged and pulled the tunic over his head, leaving the pants tied around his waist. Makura watched quietly and felt kind of jealous. He was been raised within the castle walls when Midna had taken him in, but that didn't mean his life was easy. He still had chores and took care of his horse, but despite the labor he did, he wasn't as toned as Link was.

Makura suddenly wished they would finish so that he and Link could be on their way. When Link had knocked the old man flat on his back twice, they walked back to the front room. Bo said, "You've got enough talent to handle yourself, but you won't be able to beat them without a little help. The real secret to beating the Gorons is in that chest."

He hooked a thumb over his shoulder and Link walked over to it. Opening it up, Link pulled out a pair of boots made of iron. Raising an eyebrow, Link stated flatly, "You cheated."

Bo coughed and said, "Just do what you need to and get the kids back home."

Link nodded and whistled for Makura as he walked out of the house. He mounted Epona and said, "We should go check with Fado before we go back to Kakariko."

Makura ran after the pair until they came to the ranch pasture. Link rode up to Fado and the two chatted. After a couple minutes Fado said, "Why don't you help me herd these guys up real quick."

Link smiled and nodded and said, "Let's see if we can set a new record." Turning toward Makura, Link called him over and said, "How about you help me get the goats into the barn."

Makura barked to show his cooperation and the two set off in opposite directions to start. Makura was enjoying the activity as he rounded the bunch and barked while Link whooped and shouted from his perch. Together they were able to get the goats into the barn in far less than the record.

Fado went in to check that the animals were all in when he said, "One of the goats is still out there. She was pregnant last night."

Link cursed and said, "We better find her before the wolves come."

Makura huffed, drawing Link's attention, but then Makura started sniffing around. When all he picked up was the normal smells of animals, he went to the edge of the pasture and tuned his senses to any other odd smell. Link watched carefully, but after several minutes of not coming up with anything, Link started on the other side of the pasture looking for any odd tracks to show a goat had pushed through the brush.

Makura found a few tufts of hair and the smell of sweet milk after about ten minutes and howled to let Link know he had discovered where the goat had gone. After making sure Link was following, Makura ran ahead. Link jumped Epona over the fence and together they raced about a half mile through the forest.

Makura slowed to a trot and sniffed the air, ears perked for bleating. He came to a stop and waited. After a few seconds, a weak bleat was heard coming from the bushes to their right. Makura took a few steps toward it, but Link stopped him. Link dismounted and sidled up to the plants while Makura paced the clearing, looking for predators.

When Link was within a couple feet of the bush, the mother goat charged and Link dodged quickly to avoid being trampled yet again. Makura watched carefully, ready to jump in should Link need help, but the farm hand took a stance and waited while the goat made a circuit and charged back at him.

Link waited until the last second before he grabbed hold of the horns of the animal and sidestepped quickly. He threw the animal onto its side stunning it enough to calm down. Link quickly went to the fallen goat and ran a hand calmly over its side to keep it from becoming scared. While Link was busy with the goat, a small bleat was heard from within the bushes. Link left the mama as she rolled up onto her knees and quickly went to retrieve the baby.

Makura was watching in admiration as Link expertly handled the animals. Then he heard a twig snap and a low growl emanated out of the forest behind Link. Makura was instantly alert, his voice low and threatening and his hackles rose. He snarled a warning as he picked up the smell of a wild cat on the turning wind.

Link turned in surprise as Makura raised his voice, but wasn't fast enough. Makura quickly lunged toward the cat as it pounced at Link. Makura caught the shoulder of the animal and threw it off target, making it land clumsily some five feet away and giving Link a chance to draw his sword.

Makura put himself between Link and the feline and gave another warning. 'You will not get this prey. Leave now.'

The cat hissed and growled before jumping close and taking a swipe at Makura's muzzle. Makura dodged and bit at the cat's shoulder. The two separated and circled. Makura saw he was getting farther away from his friend and knew he had to end this quickly. He closed the distance between them and tried to get a grip on the cat's jugular, but missed by a hair and the cat took the opportunity to dig it's claws deep into Makura's fur and raked them down his back.

Makura yelped in pain and surprise and released his hold. Before the cat could strike, the mama goat charged and caught the cat under the ribs with her horns, sending it flying through the air. Link drew his slingshot and used it to drive away the predator before running up to where Makura had collapsed.

Link took a look at the wounds the cat had left and sucked a breath through his teeth. Pulling out a bottle, Link used the water inside to rinse the wound and then used a bottle of potion he had collected from the red Chu jelly left by the slugs to help heal the wounds. Despite the usual quick response when he drank them, it barely managed to close the wounds on the white wolf.

Makura's blood stained fur seemed very bright. Link brushed a hand over Makura's head in an attempt to comfort him as he said, "I guess we aren't as tough as I thought when we take wolf form. We need to get you back to Ordon and take you to the spring. The water will heal your wounds, given enough time."

Makura whined and fought the blackness closing in on him. Forcing himself to his feet, Makura walked over to the goats and past to Epona. Link followed closely before he said, "Let Epona carry you. I need to carry the lamb back and on foot the mama will be less worried."

Makura huffed, unable to let his ego drop, but Epona whickered at him. 'I will carry you, proud beast. This way, we can all be sure to make it.'

Epona stepped up to him and lay with her legs to one side. Makura draped himself across the saddle and Link helped hold him steady while Epona stood back up. Link nodded and smiled before picking up the baby and held it against his chest, its legs tucked underneath it.

They traveled slowly, but made it back to the pasture without incident and Fado met them at the gate. "What happened?"

Link placed the kid on the ground and said, "The wolf protected me and the goats from a wild cat out in the forest. He was hurt during the fight and I need to get him to the spring. Can you take care of the goats from here?"

Fado nodded enthusiastically and said, "Just take care of your friend there. He needs you more than us."

Link nodded his thanks and took Epona's reins. The trio traveled out of town, Bo giving a curious look, but saying nothing. When they got to the forest, Midna popped out of the shadows and hovered anxiously. "Can't you go any faster?"

Link sighed and said, "Only if you want him to fall off and add broken bones to the scratches. Thanks to the potion, he's not dying."

Midna placed one black hand on Makura's cheek and he felt his face heat up. She hadn't done this since the night they had been separated. Her one visible eye was damp and Makura gave a small moan to let her know he was still alive.

They rounded the spring and Link lifted Makura gently into the spring, careful to keep his muzzle out of the water. Makura looked forward and saw a gold wolf with only one good eye watching them. He tried to give Link a warning, but felt himself slowly slipping from consciousness. As his eyes shut and sleep took him, Makura saw Link stand up and draw his sword before turning to face the wolf.

Makura dreamt pleasant dreams for the first time in weeks. Before Zant had taken over, his magic had been trying to warn him through nightmares, but he hadn't figured them out. As the warm water lapped over his fur, Makura was greeted by a white form. It vaguely resembled the goats he had helped, but changed to outline a woman.

He held a hand to his face to block some of the light and the woman giggled before dimming. She was a beautiful sight. Her dress was formed from kelp and lilies. Her hair pulled into a braid down her back.

Makura gasped as he realized he was once again in his Twili form, his true form. His robes flowed around him. Looking at the woman he asked, "How is this possible?"

The woman laughed, the sound like soft bells. She grasped his hand and said, "I am Ordona, Light Spirit of Ordon Spring and protector of these woods. You are currently in my realm under my care. To save you the pain, I took your consciousness out of your body while it healed. You were hurt quite severely."

Makura remembered how the claws had cut him. "How long have I been here?"

"Your body has been in my waters for a little over a day. Unfortunately, they alone will not be able to heal your wounds, but I can take away the pain for some time. As long as you are under the trees, my magic and that of my brother, Faron, will keep the pain at bay." The spirit leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead. Makura could feel the power of Ordona work through his bones from his head to his toes. She stepped back and released his hand, saying, "The Hero needs you now. Go back and may the light guide you."

So what did you think? The Great Fairy of Twilight Princess was kind of a let down for me since I was expecting the Great Faries of OOT. So I combined the Light Spirits with them. Please read and review!