~ Disclaimer ~ I don't own Zelda but for one time only, I'm going to stay up all night long to write a new chapter. Why do you ask? CAUSE SHADOW KNIGHT'S YAMI WENT BERZERK!!

A flash of light and the red-haired Sheikah appears wielding his long sword in one hand and three throwing darts in the other.

Sheikah: Touch my lady and die!

CrysSton16: Ooh, back again? *Wielding giant mallet*

*In a night gown and robe cause it's so freakin late* Where is Link? Oh, well. I can trust you two well enough. Sets a hand on both of their shoulders, letting their guard down, Merrick, try to control yourself and your shade counterpart. If I do die, no more story, after all.

Sheikah: If you died, I would not bear it . . .

Oh, forgot to mention. This Sheikah here is of my own creation. An original character whom I love to pieces. Also . . . well, a bit like a Yami to me as Link has been. Link is a bit distracted after all. He's been here the whole time but rather formless until my mysterious Sheikah came along so my friend here took that form.

A name you ask?

Sheikah: You may if you wish tell them my name. I will not speak it before my foes.

Understandable. I usually call him Chapter-Chan, which came from Chappie. Now, these are silly nicknames, obviously. His true name is Kohachan. That'll make this chapter easier to write. I don't know how many times I used the word "Sheikah" in the last one but I know it was a lot.

CrysSton16: Why didn't you ever tell me his true name?

^_^;; Umm . . . It wasn't really important cause we called him Chapter- Chan. Now, what of your Yami? Should we bring her too?

CrysSton16: NO! She isn't part of this story and should not be dragged into this whole mess.

Speaking of mess . . .

*Merrick and his shadow counterpart are asleep where they stand* Great, Now I'll have to call Shadow Knight to get them.

Okay, enough of that. See what happens when you make me work over-time!?! I go too long with the opening.

Kohachan: *clamps a hand over Shadow Girls mouth* Then stop talking and get on with it.

*Nods*

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~ Secrets Revealed/Tyrant Recovery ~

Link carefully cradled Crystal before the fire and tried to remind himself it was Navi in Crystal, not Crystal herself. However, this proved more difficult than he initially thought. The only difference he could see as her eyes were shut was the darker impression of her hair as it lost it's silver to the blue.

Andrake paced around the fire and around Link as he held Navi up. Shekro stayed under the tree where Kohachan was keeping watch on the hill where they had left the Tyrant Wolf. No sign of movement yet. He decided to stay up there until Navi regained herself and Andrake settled himself.

Andrake was not going to settle, not anytime soon. He could only glare hatefully as Link cradled his sister and slipped one hand into hers. Weather a conscious movement or not, it did not excuse the fact that Link was getting too close to Crystal.

Having felt enough malice coming from Andrake, Kohachan leaped easily from the tree and landed silently in a crouch before strolling back to the campfire. Link snapped out of the trance that he had put himself into with staring at the dwindling flames. Kohachan nodded to Link, all was peaceful, then crossed quickly to Andrake and placed a hand on the boys shoulder before whispering something tersely in his ear then passed again into the shadows, whistling for Shekro to follow.

"What was that about?" Link asked as Andrake angrily sat crossed from Link, "He's going hunting. He said we'll need our energy for the fight tonight." Link knew the Sheikah had said more than that but decided not to push the angered swordsman any further. Tiny embers crackled about the fire. Link freed up one hand and reached to the large stick with which he prodded the charred logs to emit more heat.

Only minutes passed and Kohachan returned bearing two rabbits while Shekro behind him dragged a string of fish along and carried sticks strapped to his back for the fire. Link set Navi on the ground for her rest and helped Shekro with the fish, scraping off most dirt and pieces of grass that had stuck to their scaly sides. One began flopping around and slipped back to the ground where Shekro put a restraining paw on it.

"The wolf hunts well, he was silent as I fished and was quick in chasing the rabbits." Kohachan said almost affectionately. Link picked up the rogue fish and held it tight before patting Shekro's head with his free hand in approval. Shekro wagged his tail as Andrake came to untie the sticks and break them into manageable pieces.

The fire was stirred again and the three boys took turns holding the stick with the fish and turning it over the lively flames. As they cooked, the wondrous aroma filled the air and Navi began to stir, humming in pleasure for the aroma. Finally, she pushed herself off the ground and looked to the fire where Link relaxed and Andrake took his turn with the fish.

She smiled brightly but then looked down at herself once again. Yes, she remembered what had happened, and was still unwell with the idea. She carefully climbed to her feet before Kohachan could assist her and walked to the fireplace to sit between Link and the Sheikah.

Andrake found his own wrist fascinating as Navi began her usual chatter, "So, are those fish almost done? Did you catch them, Link? Who is this guy again? I talked to him earlier but didn't catch his name." She looked from Andrake to Kohachan and demanded with more earnest, "Where did this guy come from, anyway? Link, weren't all the Sheikah killed by Ganondorf? Oh, I don't meat to offend. I'm glad you are around. Where did you come from and what is your name?" Kohachan did not answer and Link knew when Navi went on chatter, she wouldn't stop for just anything.

He pulled out his ocarina and began to play as Andrake calmly rotated the fish again. Link played first the Song of Time all the way through then started on Zelda's Lullaby. Navi stopped talking, knowing but not caring that he played only to silence her. A second instrument came to be known. Kohachan also played with Link as Link began the Song of Storms.

This, however, turned out to be a bad idea as the skies opened up with a solid falling of rain. Link and Kohachan laughed as Andrake and Navi tried to save the fish. Shekro remained indifferent as he settled under the branches of a tree, both rabbits chewed on but neither nearly all the way eaten.

They ate the cooked fish and stayed in comfortable company, trying to remember and answer all of Navi's questions, beginning with the last one, what was the Sheikah's name? He stood up and bowed to Link, "As a formal introduction, my name is Kohachan. Kochan to my friends. I've been following you for quite some time now, Link, but your promise to stay here is a bother." Link questioned this last statement as Kohachan settled to finish his fish.

"Well, why have you been following me and why is it a bother that I want to stay?" Oh, how Kohachan wished Link hadn't of asked. He sighed, not wanting to lie at all, and said, "In all truth, this goes back to those seven years when you slept. Yes, time does not affect me for I do remember all that happened. Zelda was bore away from the castle and sent to my village. I helped in her training and taught her how to play the harp.

"We became fast friends and when you left Hyrule, she sent a letter with a request to me in my tribe. It was to follow you and convince you to come home to Hyrule. I thought this whole Wolfos mess you got yourself in was the end of it. But, "He looked at Navi in her new form, "this is even greater a difficulty, isn't it?" Link nodded, and looked to Navi, "Navi, is Crystal still alive in there?" Andrake looked up from his meal, listening a bit more intently.

Navi shifted uncomfortable under the attention as she was used to being ignored as a fairy, "Yes, she is. I can feel her sleeping in the back of my mind. She is tired." Kohachan nodded, "After speaking to the Wolfos and fighting, she would be tired. Link, it is similar you your own training to learn the iron-tipped-soul-stealer. Yes, I know of that as well. Now, back in tat fight, when you became angry, did that magic feel . . . familiar?" Link nodded, "Yes, it felt like I was wearing the Fierce Deity Mask but not so powerful and not nearly as painful. Why?"

Kohachan nodded, knowingly once again and said, "As you might have suspected, some of tat power was adopted into you. Your rage awakened it but it can be summoned on request, not demand. If I can teach you how to control your emotions, that power along with the iron-tipped-soul-stealer would be just what you need. Then, if Crystal finally wakes up, we can go after that Tyrant once again. Eat well for now, everyone, this night is far from over."

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Katie knew something had happened to her pets. They would have been prompt in their return with their foe's carcasses or else empty-pawed. She traveled dressed in dark clothing and riding a one-horse carriage with an open top, three orange/red wolves followed at a constant trot behind her.

Suddenly with a crack of thunder, the skies poured down a heavy sheet of rain, ruining her hat and dress. She cried out in frustration and the cry mixed with the thunder spooked the already nervous horse. It neighed loudly and reared despite being tethered to the cart. Katie was knocked about, the reigns lost from her grasp and finally she was thrown from the wagon as the horse charged forwards and into a sharp turn going back the way it had come.

She slapped the muddying ground in absolute frustration as one of her pets had ran after the horse, only spooking it into a faster run back to the citadel stables. The two other wolves helped her up and she patted their heads before starting her walk. At least her special potion was safe enough.

She patted her chest pocket to make sure it hadn't fallen. When she felt the corked vial, she sighed in relief and grinned maliciously. The potion she had concocted would not only restore her pet's strength, it would also speed their healing capabilities to match that of the black lycanthrope!

She walked with absolute confidence as the two wolves followed on either side of her. The rain would not dampen her mood for she knew if the final phase of the white wolves was successful, she would easily be able to corner the town under her thumb. She chuckled in her throat and recalled the Sheikah. Yes, he was going to have to pay for that insult to her. It was a great mistake for him, indeed. She would make him pay!

It took longer than she expected but her lesser pets found the white one. Katie was awed and horrified upon seeing it. Awed by it's new size and strength. It was immense. She could not wrap her arms around the creature's head! But at the moment, she knew better. If the experiment was a success, the skin of the creature was deadly enough.

She stepped closer to it even as the small wolves backed away, tails tucked in fear. The giant wolf opened one eye, pained and tired, it acknowledged its mistress with a deep growl, showing it had been fallen but not defeated. Katie shushed it and drew out her vial. She commanded the creature open its mouth and it allowed its tongue to loll free from its jaws.

Katie backed away as the smell of the creature's rancid breath drove her back. Taking a lung-full of night air as the rain continued its steady fall, she uncorked the vial and splashed the contents onto the beast's tongue. It growled at the sharp sting of the liquid but obediently drew the potion into its mouth. The fire of the liquid screamed into the creature, causing each cell in its body to burn painfully.

It rose on shaking legs and felt the fire coursing from it's stomach through its blood to each part of it's skin, each fur raised on end and then the flame exploded behind the beast's eyes, filling its head with impenetrable smoke.

In a pure fit of rage, it lashed out at anything nearby. The two wolves were the first to be killed but smelling the blood of the fallen, the Tyrant lunged on them and began to chew their legs and suck on their blood. One cried out in absolute pain as the giant Tyrant picked it up in its massive jaw and in one bite, crushed the wolf's skull, silencing it.

Katie watched in fascination as the Tyrant finished its meal and she beamed with pride for creating it. It lowered itself down, closer to Katie, its mistress. She smiled a bit cautiously and patted its nose to where it tried to snuggle against her. She pushed herself away from it and said, "Now, find whoever or whatever did this to you and kill! Kill the villain, my pet! KILL!!"

The Tyrant reared up on it's hind legs, eyes glowing like fire once again as the last of its injuries vanished and roared challengingly at the night sky, knowing it's foes were near. It could smell their blood, a scent the drove it even more mad. It crouched slightly and began to lunge across the ground toward the smell. Its tongue lolled out of its mouth as it raced; death on its mind.

Katie held her wet hat as her beautiful pet raced past like the wind. She smiled in all her beauty and wished the marvelous creature luck on its first real hunt. Then she realized she had to walk all the way back. This dampened her mod quite a lot. With a sigh, she started her lonely walk once again. Perhaps she would get lucky and run into some fool going to market. This was not to be as she trudged through the growing pools of mud.

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Link picked up sharply at the horrendous roar. His bright blue eyes perfectly focused. He held his sword down beside him but it had went through the change once again. It sparkled and still was glowing a mix of green and silver. He looked to the origin of the sound and calmed himself further. The changes he had endured effortlessly slid away and he believed he was ready.

Kohachan nodded in confirmation of the thought as Andrake finished smiting the fire for good. He didn't smile as he helped Navi to her feet. Crystal was still asleep, after all. Navi went to Link's side, wrapping an arm under his in fear. She did not wish to face that monster again. Especially as she was, unable to fly and too large to hide. She may have had Crystal's body but she certainly didn't hold Crystal's skill or spirit.

Link set a hand on hers comfortingly as he returned to normal. She smiled at him, bringing grief to Andrake once again as all he saw was his sister falling for the young Hero who lived two lives already. He sighed and unfastened his sword, preparing to draw it on quick alert if he needed to. With no more words, they went after the Tyrant Wolf for one more go.

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Sleep? What is that? Never heard of it! Well, sorry for yet ANOTHER cliffhanger but this time it isn't as bad as the last chapter is it? Is it?

CrysSton16: ZzzzzZZZZzzzz

Kohachan: No, it isn't. I don't think Merrick will be pleased, however. I do believe you are stalling from the big fight now.

Hey, at least I'm getting to it. Fine, the next chapter will be most of the fight. I don't know if the whole fight will fit onto one chapter. Actually, that chapter was kind of short . . .

Okay, I'm taking a minor break since now I'm over-stressed with writing!

Kohachan: Just don't rest for too long. You may forget about it if you do.

I won't forget! *Holds up a finger with a string tied to it* It does work! So . . .

Till next time!