Chapter 0

With its head that of a dog and its body that of a lizalfos, the Black Shuck would bring death, despair, and destruction to the people of Hylia. The Black Shuck is known to have glowing-

"Link, what are you doing on a day as nice as this?"

Link looked up from the book in his hands to see Pipit, the teen only one year older then himself, with his loftwing standing next to him as if he had just landed while Link was reading. "I've got a report due tomorrow," Link admitted.

Pipit took the seat next to Link on the bench, signaling for his loftwing to leave, and looked at the book. "What's it about? Maybe I can help."

"How to fight unknown creatures," Link said. "I got the Black Shuck."

"Gotta figure out a weak spot and plan of attack," Pipit said as Link nodded his head. "I remember the assignment. I'd gotten a Hinox."

"Lucky, shoot it in the eye," Link rolled his eyes. "That one's easy."

"Wasn't for me," Pipit mumbled. Before Link could ask, Pipit said, "Figure anything about the Black Shuck yet?"

"Not really."

"I'll give you a hint; look for legendary swords," Pipit offered, leaning back on the bench. The warm air blew their hair back as their seat faced the south, reminding them summer was coming.

"Legendary swords? Oh, like swords with magical properties?"

Pipit nodded his head.

"Thanks Pipit."