The Legend Of Zelda: The Dragon of Hyrule

Chapter 9: The Cold Heart of the Mountain

The Trio of Adventurers ventured deeper into the cave following a long dark and dank tunnel as Tyson's sword was their only guide towards the second piece of the Dragon of Hyrule's Amulet. Something though was beginning to tell them that they were not all alone however.

Link worriedly looked around as he begins to realize where on Snowpeak mountains they were on and said, "Sorry if I'm worrying some people, but I have a feeling this cave and wherever this tunnel will lead us is an entrance to a place of untold danger... The Wolf-men of the mountain live here."

Midna looked around the cave walls puzzled about what The heck the Green Clad bearer of Courage was worried about. "What the heck do you mean Link?" she asked.

Link kept walking as if he wasn't worried. "The Wolf-men are supposed to be of Native legend to the former inhabitants of the mountain villages and originates to the story of the Dragon of Hyrule. Zelda told me little about it. But some of them did say that some made a pact with the goddesses to help them gain a power to help support the Dragon of Hyrule against his fight with this demon army. The power was startling. They could walk upright as men, but they could run and howl and hunt as wolves. That's all I have other then that their patron Deity was Farore. They tend to be Vicious too."

"Then in that case we must be extra careful." was all that Tyson could muster up. He was scared too in a way but he couldn't quite push it out of his mind as they came upon a Cavern that was lush and green and fitting for people to live. There was an Altar to the triforce with the Triforce of Courage Specifically highlighted. Dangling on that altar was the medallion piece.

Now before the three even took one step towards it they were immediately surrounded by men and Women dressed in Leather armor and/or clothing. Some of them seem to look calm and serene but some looked fierce. Above all they all shared the same type of eyes. Lupine and glaring eyes. These were the Wolf-men. The Race of humans who were blessed by Farore herself. But They do not dare come near humans for a misunderstanding occurred in ancient times. They were hunted, and hated by the populace.

Now one of these Wolf-men was curious about the three adventurers daring to try and take their precious prized possession. He was a young man with Coal black hair and yellow Eyes with the Lupine characteristic shared by the other wolf-men. His skin was pale in complexion to a Hylian's skin but this is due to living in a den all his life, never coming out save for a hunt with his Clansmen. He was sometimes called Darkmane for his hair color. But his First Name was Marcus or Mark Darkmane.

It was he who spoke first, "Strangers to our Mountain Dwelling. I welcome you to the home of The Last Of our kind loyal to Farore. The fallen ones who now serve the Restored armies of The Demons of destruction and hate, who we defeated so many dark ages ago before our time. Now we ask you this strangers. Who are you, from whence did you come and why are you here? Do you come as enemies or as a friend? Ally or Tyrant? The choice of how you speak is yours good people, I, the one of the Darkmane, have spoken."

Link stood up and took out his hylian shield and spoke first. "I am Link, the Hero of Hyrule. I have saved Hyrule in the invasion of the Twilight usurper. I have come seeking a piece of the Dragon of Hyrule's amulet, for the armies which you have mentioned have been gathered by this usurper and are what currently plague our lands."

One of the Clan Elders spoke after Link's Message. "So, you have come seeking our most valued possession for the hope and strength of the Dragon? This cannot be so. For only one of the Dragon's blood can take it."

Midna was the next to plead her case. "I am the princess of Twili. My people have been driven from their homes and realm to the realm of Light. Our homes are destroyed by the army and The Tyrant Zant. I have come seeking to save this world as well. For it is under threat Great ones of old."

A foolish young wolf-man then said. "If you seek justice you will not find it here."

"Silence young one." another elder said. "To seek to protect people other then self is a quality we know. But we cannot give the medallion piece willingly as we said."

Link finally spoke up. "Then will you give it to the One with The Dragon of Hyrule's blood?"

The young wolf-man from before laughed. "Ha! You think you have brought us something that is not existing? I say we just eat you on the spot."

Tyson glaring at the young one and then said. "You think you are so high and mighty because you have an ability unlike your own huh? Well I have a secret form as well. You will respect the Hero of Hyrule who bears your Patron's Mark."

Marcus looked at Tyson with regard sniffed the air around him and then stopped abruptly after sensing something. "Show us your form then, Son of the Dragon." was all that Mark said.

The other people started to stare at Both Darkmane and Tyson at the same time. Tyson then, with difficulty, changed into his Draconian form. The people then bowed themselves before him while Tyson was just wondering what was going on.

The Elder that spoke first raised his hands in praise. "Thank Farore this day has come! The stars did tell of his birth Eighteen winters ago. The Dragon had during this time visited the realm to make sure balance was still maintained until the hero of hyrule's appearance! O Son of the great dragon, take up our treasure and forgive the cold hearts of the people of the mountain.

Tyson was stunned by this. Can it be? He thought. Have they revealed who my father really is? Remembering the Amulet piece he approached the altar and took it and then the same reaction from last time happened. The piece launched a lightning bolt at him and it seemed to unlock something deep within him as he changed back into his human form.

Mark then stood up and approached Tyson and clapped his shoulder. "Well done. Permit me to come with you on your perilous Journey. Marcus Darkmane is at your humble services Draconian."

Tyson smiled and said. "Well the more the merrier I say. Welcome aboard mate."

Midna was now ultimately shocked. "Does this mean we have another wolf beast with us now?"

Link blushed at that comment. "Midna I'm right here you know."

Midna turned around and looked at Link and just hugged him like a friend would. "No offense to you Link." The hug however caused him to make the blush more red.

"None taken." was all that came out of the stunned Hero. Tyson laughed while Mark did also as the now Four Adventurers set out of the cave and back to the elements.

Hello My reviewers! So sorry to keep you waiting! I had writer's block and what not! anyway R&R and I Like to thank you all for being so patient! hope you enjoy!