Disclaimer: Yeah, I don't own Zelda or any of those characters. Don't we
all wish we did? *Sigh*
But, the little black Wolfos is mine. ^_^
Link: What about me?
Link, you have Epona!
Link: Oh, yeah. ^_^
Anyway, my thanks go to both Fantasy Kitten9 and Sevaewen. This chapter is for the both of you! (Hope it's not disappointing.)
~ Wolves, Wolves, and More Wolves! ~
Link rode through the forest with his eyes trained on the black wolf before him. Epona snorted in fear each time one of the normal Wolfos on either side made an unusual twitch or snarled.
Link held fast to Epona's mane with his free hand, unable to predict the horse's sudden leaps to either side. In his other hand, he still held his hero's bow. The black wolf, to Link's surprise, was heading toward the edge of the forest.
The Wolfos on Link's left gave a loud howl even as it ran and the one on the right answered it. Together, they out-sped Epona and began closing in on the little black wolf.
Link released Epona's mane and drew an arrow. Gripping Epona's sides with his legs, Link carefully notched the arrow and pulled back on the bowstring. Closing one eye to focus, Link aimed for the tail of the Wolfos on the right. If he could hit the tail, the creature would be rendered harmless.
He let the arrow fly but the Wolfos jumped over a fallen tree trunk and the arrowhead bit deeply into the wet bark. Link seized Epona's mane just as she leaped over the tree and then released the mane and notched another arrow.
After making sure the ground past the wolf was mostly flat, Link aimed the arrow carefully at the bushy, gray tail. He released it. The arrow struck true, this time and Link grinned in satisfaction as the Wolfos howled in pain and crashed to the forest floor. Despite it's fallen comrade, the second Wolfos continued the chase. It was getting dangerously close and the black wolf gave a startled cry.
Epona leaped over the still body of the fallen wolf and Link spurred her into a faster run, hoping to catch up with the two hounds.
The gray Wolfos leaped high into the air and came down claws and all onto the smaller black Wolfos's back. The black one cried in pain as it skidded across the leaf-strewn forestry with the larger one crushing its shoulder. The gray wolf gripped the nape of the black ones neck and tossed it into the nearest tree.
Link became furious as he listened to the cry of pain the black one emitted. It was already injured!
Shaking as it tried to stand, the black Wolfos stared hatefully at the grinning gray one. But still there was nothing the black one could do. It lowered its eyes as the gray one drew closer, only to be cut off by Link and Epona. Epona snorted in fear and anger, a sound not unlike a growl. Link had set away his bow and drew out his sword. Leaping from Epona's back, he brandished the weapon before him.
The rain fell only slightly lighter as the gray one snarled in warning. Link readied himself to grab his shield, predicting the wolf's lunge. Sure enough, the gray Wolfos leaped forward, fangs ready to sink into Hylian flesh. It was started to meet the polished surface of the mirror shield, held on Link's right arm.
Link brought forth his sword once again and slashed the wolf over its neck. The wolf braked sharply in surprise before backing off and trotting around Link, searching for a way to attack. Link held up his shield as the Wolfos drew nearer.
It reared up on its back legs and brought up on large paw with equally large claws. Link aimed his shield high and caught the claw. The force of the blow drove Link a few inches backward in the mud.
Seeing the opening with the creature's left paw caught in the air, Link brought his sword under it and shoved it deeply into the creature's chest and through its heart. The wolf let out a half howl but could no finish the cry before it fell limply onto Link. He shoved the carcass off and withdrew his blade.
Link looked back at the black wolf but it was lying limply on the ground. Epona stared at Link but had guarded the young wolf through the fight. Link sighed deeply, wondering what to do. The edge of the forest was only a dozen yards away.
He thought of going out into the field that lay beyond but still had no idea if there would be a town to greet him or more of the huge Wolfos he had seen earlier.
After cleaning it off, Link sheathed his sword once again and went over to the wolf. It seemed to be okay but the wound needed tending. He could see the wolf's side lift and fall with steady breath and could feel the weakened heartbeat.
From deeper in the woods came the sound of splashing paws and panting breaths. More Wolfos were going to see if the black one was still alive. Link patted Epona's shoulder only a little nervously and then began to try and lift the black wolf's body. But, it was too heavy to lift high enough and onto Epona's back.
Link scratched his hair in frustration as he looked from the wolf to Epona's back. He could hear the pack growing closer. He could hear their eager barks and growls.
"What to do? Think, Link!" He yelled at himself. From the back of his mind, he could hear Navi's voice, "You need strength to pick that up. Use the bracelet!" He could recall where he heard her say it, as well. It was back in Goron's village, in Death Mountain, he could remember when he was too weak to pull the bomb plants up.
Smiling for the reminder, he rummaged through his pockets and finally drew out the golden bracelet with the red claw mark on the back. Feeling the new power surge through his arm, he lifted the black Wolfos up to Epona's back and swung himself up behind it.
With the pack of Wolfos behind him, there was only one way to go.
"HYAH!" He urged Epona into the field at a run, holding onto her mane with one and the wolf's back with the other. They made their way across the field just as the rain stopped and the clouds began to roll away.
Link dared a look back just as they left the forest line and could see at least ten wolves staring at him with hateful eyes. But they would not go onto the field. Link wondered why the black one had but he could not worry about it. He had to find help, and quickly! He looked down into the black wolf' calm face.
He wanted to know more about it. It was an outcast, apparently, as he had been among the Kokiri. True, they hadn't jumped him but other than Saria, they didn't completely accept him either. He sighed and stroked the wolf's beautiful, wet fur and promised to find help if the wolf would just hold on a while longer.
*Spins around in chair* Weeeeee! Another one done. Hope it was okay. Finally, we're going somewhere! *Wipes forehead*
Hmm, but what about Navi? We'll get back to that -_^.
First thing is first! Just hold on there. Thanks again for the reviews! (I feel loved ^_^) 'Till next time! Bye-bye!
Link: What about me?
Link, you have Epona!
Link: Oh, yeah. ^_^
Anyway, my thanks go to both Fantasy Kitten9 and Sevaewen. This chapter is for the both of you! (Hope it's not disappointing.)
~ Wolves, Wolves, and More Wolves! ~
Link rode through the forest with his eyes trained on the black wolf before him. Epona snorted in fear each time one of the normal Wolfos on either side made an unusual twitch or snarled.
Link held fast to Epona's mane with his free hand, unable to predict the horse's sudden leaps to either side. In his other hand, he still held his hero's bow. The black wolf, to Link's surprise, was heading toward the edge of the forest.
The Wolfos on Link's left gave a loud howl even as it ran and the one on the right answered it. Together, they out-sped Epona and began closing in on the little black wolf.
Link released Epona's mane and drew an arrow. Gripping Epona's sides with his legs, Link carefully notched the arrow and pulled back on the bowstring. Closing one eye to focus, Link aimed for the tail of the Wolfos on the right. If he could hit the tail, the creature would be rendered harmless.
He let the arrow fly but the Wolfos jumped over a fallen tree trunk and the arrowhead bit deeply into the wet bark. Link seized Epona's mane just as she leaped over the tree and then released the mane and notched another arrow.
After making sure the ground past the wolf was mostly flat, Link aimed the arrow carefully at the bushy, gray tail. He released it. The arrow struck true, this time and Link grinned in satisfaction as the Wolfos howled in pain and crashed to the forest floor. Despite it's fallen comrade, the second Wolfos continued the chase. It was getting dangerously close and the black wolf gave a startled cry.
Epona leaped over the still body of the fallen wolf and Link spurred her into a faster run, hoping to catch up with the two hounds.
The gray Wolfos leaped high into the air and came down claws and all onto the smaller black Wolfos's back. The black one cried in pain as it skidded across the leaf-strewn forestry with the larger one crushing its shoulder. The gray wolf gripped the nape of the black ones neck and tossed it into the nearest tree.
Link became furious as he listened to the cry of pain the black one emitted. It was already injured!
Shaking as it tried to stand, the black Wolfos stared hatefully at the grinning gray one. But still there was nothing the black one could do. It lowered its eyes as the gray one drew closer, only to be cut off by Link and Epona. Epona snorted in fear and anger, a sound not unlike a growl. Link had set away his bow and drew out his sword. Leaping from Epona's back, he brandished the weapon before him.
The rain fell only slightly lighter as the gray one snarled in warning. Link readied himself to grab his shield, predicting the wolf's lunge. Sure enough, the gray Wolfos leaped forward, fangs ready to sink into Hylian flesh. It was started to meet the polished surface of the mirror shield, held on Link's right arm.
Link brought forth his sword once again and slashed the wolf over its neck. The wolf braked sharply in surprise before backing off and trotting around Link, searching for a way to attack. Link held up his shield as the Wolfos drew nearer.
It reared up on its back legs and brought up on large paw with equally large claws. Link aimed his shield high and caught the claw. The force of the blow drove Link a few inches backward in the mud.
Seeing the opening with the creature's left paw caught in the air, Link brought his sword under it and shoved it deeply into the creature's chest and through its heart. The wolf let out a half howl but could no finish the cry before it fell limply onto Link. He shoved the carcass off and withdrew his blade.
Link looked back at the black wolf but it was lying limply on the ground. Epona stared at Link but had guarded the young wolf through the fight. Link sighed deeply, wondering what to do. The edge of the forest was only a dozen yards away.
He thought of going out into the field that lay beyond but still had no idea if there would be a town to greet him or more of the huge Wolfos he had seen earlier.
After cleaning it off, Link sheathed his sword once again and went over to the wolf. It seemed to be okay but the wound needed tending. He could see the wolf's side lift and fall with steady breath and could feel the weakened heartbeat.
From deeper in the woods came the sound of splashing paws and panting breaths. More Wolfos were going to see if the black one was still alive. Link patted Epona's shoulder only a little nervously and then began to try and lift the black wolf's body. But, it was too heavy to lift high enough and onto Epona's back.
Link scratched his hair in frustration as he looked from the wolf to Epona's back. He could hear the pack growing closer. He could hear their eager barks and growls.
"What to do? Think, Link!" He yelled at himself. From the back of his mind, he could hear Navi's voice, "You need strength to pick that up. Use the bracelet!" He could recall where he heard her say it, as well. It was back in Goron's village, in Death Mountain, he could remember when he was too weak to pull the bomb plants up.
Smiling for the reminder, he rummaged through his pockets and finally drew out the golden bracelet with the red claw mark on the back. Feeling the new power surge through his arm, he lifted the black Wolfos up to Epona's back and swung himself up behind it.
With the pack of Wolfos behind him, there was only one way to go.
"HYAH!" He urged Epona into the field at a run, holding onto her mane with one and the wolf's back with the other. They made their way across the field just as the rain stopped and the clouds began to roll away.
Link dared a look back just as they left the forest line and could see at least ten wolves staring at him with hateful eyes. But they would not go onto the field. Link wondered why the black one had but he could not worry about it. He had to find help, and quickly! He looked down into the black wolf' calm face.
He wanted to know more about it. It was an outcast, apparently, as he had been among the Kokiri. True, they hadn't jumped him but other than Saria, they didn't completely accept him either. He sighed and stroked the wolf's beautiful, wet fur and promised to find help if the wolf would just hold on a while longer.
*Spins around in chair* Weeeeee! Another one done. Hope it was okay. Finally, we're going somewhere! *Wipes forehead*
Hmm, but what about Navi? We'll get back to that -_^.
First thing is first! Just hold on there. Thanks again for the reviews! (I feel loved ^_^) 'Till next time! Bye-bye!
