Chapter edited on 4/22/15

Chapter 26: Verrais

When I was starting to wake up, it was already morning. I sat up, shaking my head.

"Good morning Snow." I said tiredly.

I heard a nay and I looked at Snow. She was laying there, still a Pegasus. So it wasn't a dream. But...she only nay and not actually said, "Good morning," to me.

I looked at my paws, and I gasped.

My paws were no longer paws, they were hands, regular hylian hands! I looked at the rest of myself and everything was back to normal! Finally!

I approached Snow and rubbed her on her neck. She tried to speak, but I couldn't understand her.

"I really wish if I could understand you." I said, hugging her. "I'm just glad to have met you, Snow."

I saw Snow smile, which made me to smile as well. But then, I saw that she frowns. She moves her head towards the bag that was on her. I was confused at first until I pulled out what she wanted, a mirror. She urged me to look at myself and I do so. But when I did, I gasped.

Okay, so I was indeed human, however, I do look different!

My hair as become a bright white instead of it being the dark color of black. My eyes were not even a a bright blue, but a bright green instead. The blue tunic I wore had become purple and I realized two other features that were added about me. I took off my hat and noticed something new that was on the top of my head. Instead of my ears being on the side of my head, they were on the top. Wolf ears. I reached up to touch them, and they twitch. I looked down at myself and found that there was a bright white tail behind me. Let's just say, this was the most scariest thing I have ever seen happen to me. I put my hat back on to cover the ears that were there.

It must be become of that curse! That sage knew that was going to happen to me!

"Ava, I believe you should be able to understand me now." A voice said.

I looked up at Snow who was still frowning at me.

"Snow? Did you just talk?" I asked.

"So you do understand me." She said. "You see, the only reason you can understand me, is because you have the attributes of a wolf."

Attributes? Oh great...

"This was what you couldn't tell me?" I asked.

She lightly shook her head. "Sort of, I could have but you were already sound asleep before I could tell you."

Oh, that's a good reason though. I tend to be asleep for awhile and then I can't be waken up for a long time.

"You don't look like yourself anymore." She pointed out.

"Yeah, this is just great." I said sarcastically. "Now how am I going to explain this all to Link?"

"Many ways, but for now, this is a good thing."

"A GOOD thing?!" I yelled. "How is this a GOOD thing?!"

"You didn't let me finish." She said. "Now, you don't have to worry about your enemies know that you are the actually Ava. You sort of can take on a new identity."

I raised a single brow.

"Won't I be lying? What if they figure it out and it undo right in front of them?" I asked.

"This curse can't be undone just yet." She said.

Oh great, now she knows how to get rid of it, but won't tell me!

"The Light Spirit can probably fix this. But for now, can you just go with a new identity for now until you are back to normal? It could give a slight advantage against your enemies."

"But what should my name be? And how can I keep the act going?" I asked.

"That is for you to figure out. I can't say much. Apologize." She said sadly.

I sighed. "No, it's fine. I think I can figure this out."

New name...

I have no idea if this plan could work but I guess it will have to.

"Okay, how about Verrais?" I suggested.

"Verrais? Not bad. But what about your personality?" Snow asked.

"What about it? That doesn't matter. Besides, you know I'm a bad actress. I can pull it off with the name, but not with the personality." I chuckled at my own words.

"Alright, let me ask you a few questions." She said.

"Alright, quiz me!" I placed both of my hands on my hips, waiting for the question.

"Where did you use to live, Verrais?" She asked eyeing me.

"Uh, in Castle Town where Hyrule Castle is located." I answered.

"What have you been doing now?"

"Collecting merchandise and selling it around the land."

Simple so far.

"Any family?"

"I have one older sister, she's living in Castle Town with her husband."

"And your parents?"

"Living in Castle Town as well."

Snow smiles. "Nice job, you're a natural."

"Save it for when I do mess up." I laughed.

She laughs as well as we continued to exchange topics to talk about.

I wonder what Link will think about this new look and name. I mean, it's just temporary, it's nothing too bad, I hope. Next time I come across that sage, I'll make sure that I'll get my answers, even if it means I have to fight them or pray, or I don't know! I just need to know the truth! It's driving me crazy!

"Something troubling you?" Snow asked, noticing what I was staring at.

I was looking at the sky and was thinking about something deeply.

"That girl who did this to me. I just wonder who she is." I answered.

"Hmm, we'll probably come across her another time. Then we can probably try and get her to change you back to normal then." She said as I nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, good idea." I said.

Link, where are you?