AN: Hey everyone! As you noticed, I did a triple update yesterday. I'll be doing the same today and tomorrow and that will finish up this story. So pay attention to the chapters so you don't get lost! Enjoy!
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Wolf Link
Wolf Kagome
"Hey, buddy! So... Uh, is that yours? Heh heh... Hey, buddy, I never thought you'd get so hooked on Fantastication that you'd try to build your own cannon! So...are you gonna give me the tour or what? Looks like you have a serious rig over there... Whoa! It's kind of...retro, huh? And there's no ignition device, so you can't even use it. Listen, buddy, I suppose I might be able to fix it for you...I mean, maybe...That is, if you can pay me 300 Rupees...in advance. Whaddaya say?"
When Link and Kagome landed in Lake Hylia, it seemed that Fyer wasted no time to come see them. After Link handed him the money, Fyer ran as fast as he could to get his tools to begin the repair. Kagome blinked in surprise as she watched the little man run.
"Wow, he sure is enthusiastic about his cannons."
Link laughed at her.
"Come on, we have some planning to do while he works on it."
They had Midna take them back to Kakariko and made their way to their little house. Since it was getting dark, they went ahead and dressed in their bed clothes. Link was sitting at the table repacking while Kagome was lying on her stomach on the bed.
"I think it would be best if I stayed here this time."
Link looked at her in surprise.
"Why?"
"We're getting close to ending this, Zant might get desperate and start attacking people to try and stop us. If both of us are gone, there will be no one here to defend the village."
"You make a good point, but still."
Kagome smiled at him.
"It's not like you'll get lonely, Midna will be with you."
She laughed at the dry look he sent her. Taking a break, Link walked over to the bed and lay down on his back beside her, staring at the ceiling.
"It is getting close, isn't it?"
Kagome moved to lie on her side and just looked at him before continuing the conversation.
"It is," Link replied. "Soon this will all be over and we can go home."
Scooting closer, Kagome rested her head on Link's chest as he wrapped as arm around her and drew her close.
'I like that word,' she thought. 'Home."
Her thoughts were interrupted as she saw Link yawn.
"Let's get to sleep," she said to the sleepy blonde. "We'll go see how Fyer is doing with the cannon in the morning."
"Alright."
Getting up, they both stood by their side of the bed and lifted the covers before sliding in. Kagome was just slipping into dreamland when she felt Link grab her by the waist and draw her close, burying his face in her hair.
~* The Next Morning *~
Everyone was in the inn eating breakfast. Renado began the breakfast conversation.
"So what will you do today?"
Link swallowed his eggs before answering.
"Kagome and I need to talk with someone about a job their doing for me. If he isn't done, we'll come back. If he is finished, I'll be going to take care of something and Kagome will come back."
Ilia looked curiously at Link.
"What do you have to take care of?"
"It has to do with everything that's been happening in Hyrule."
"Is it dangerous?"
"I don't know. I'll find out when I get there."
Colin decided to enter the discussion.
"Why are you just going? Why is Kagome staying?"
"Kagome felt that it would be smarter to stay behind. That way she could help defend if the village gets attacked again."
Ilia asked a question that has been bugging her since she retained her memories.
"How did you meet Kagome anyway?"
Everyone looked interested in is answer.
"Just after we were attacked at the spring, I found myself in a tight spot and she helped me out."
"Wow, that was lucky."
Link nodded his agreement. Ilia looked toward the cooking area where Kagome teaching Beth how to dry meat for jerky. Her eyes narrowed in suspicion.
'A little too lucky, if you ask me,' she thought darkly.
Excusing himself from the table, Link made his way over the Kagome and Beth and whispered something in her ear.
A pang of jealousy shot through her.
'Now that I'm here, Link doesn't need her anymore. Now I just need to get rid of her,' she thought darkly.
Ilia planned to talk everyone as soon as Link and Kagome left.
~* Time Skip *~
Link and Kagome had left just after breakfast had finished and were now staring slack jawed at the finished cannon. Fyer was beside them looking pleased with himself.
"Here we go, buddy. All working as it should...I think. It may look like junk, but this thing's got some powerful innards! You're going to be knocking on the door to the heavens! Seriously, bud... It might be rough! So... I'm sorry for soaking you for the dough. I'll leave you alone, then. Heh heh... Well, you just have all the fun you want, OK, buddy?"
Turning around, he made his way back to his floating house. Kagome turned to Link.
"You have everything?"
"Yes."
"You're sure?"
"Pretty sure."
"You remembered the bow?"
"I still think you should keep it."
She shook her head.
"I get the feeling you'll need it more than me. Besides, I still have my dagger."
Link drew her into a hug and held her tight. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she returned the embrace.
"You be careful up there."
"I will. Oh, before I forget."
He removed Epona's whistle from around his neck and gave it to her.
"I won't need it up there, so you'll have to hold onto it for me."
With a smile on her face, Kagome backed away as Link drew his hook shot and prepared himself for launch. Just as he got it the cannon, Ooccoo and her son hopped in just as the door was closing. With a giant bang, Link made his way into the Heavens.
Making her way up to the bridge, Kagome took out the whistle and called for Epona. Going over the bridge leading to Kakariko Village, Kagome passed by the postman, who seemed to be in a hurry. Thinking nothing of it, she continued into the dusty village, and made her way to the house she had been sharing with Link. Shutting the door behind her, she looked up and saw Ilia with all the kids sitting around the room.
Kagome's face took on a worried expression.
"Is everything alright?"
None of them would look at her, except Ilia, whose face was unreadable.
"How long did you think you could fool us?"
Kagome blinked in shock at the harsh way Ilia spoke to her.
"What do you mean fool you?"
Ilia scoffed.
"Just after we were captured, you help Link out of whatever and then you decide to tag along, seems awfully convenient if you ask me."
Kagome held a confused and almost scared look on her face.
"Ilia, I have no idea what you're talking about."
Ilia's face took on an angry expression.
"You can stop pretending, we know you're working with those creatures!"
"What?!"
Ilia continued as is Kagome had not spoken.
"Isn't it odd how after you and Link find the children here, those monsters come and kidnap Colin again?"
"Are you really accusing me of being some sort of spy?"
Ilia had a smug look on her face and gestured towards the children.
"Ask them what they think."
None of them would look at her.
It was Colin who spoke up.
"You have to admit Kagome," he said quietly. "Since you showed up, a lot has happened to us."
Kagome's heart was breaking at every word.
"Just where are you from anyway."
Kagome looked over to Ilia's suspicious face before bowing her head.
"It doesn't matter, I can never go back."
"You're really not helping yourself."
A sad smile adorned Kagome's face.
"Does it really matter; you've already found me guilty."
Kagome looked over the kids.
"So what now?"
A hard look crossed over Ilia's face.
"Now you leave, after you give back the charm I made for Link."
"Is this really what you want?"
The answering silence was deafening.
"Very well. Malo, can I assume you won't sell me any supplies?"
He didn't answer.
"Alright, just let me get my stuff. Ilia, may I speak to you privately?"
"Go ahead guys, it's not like she'll attack me now that we know what she is."
They waited until the kids were gone before Kagome turned to look at Ilia.
"What is this really about?"
"Link is mine!"
"I'm sorry?"
"You were just a replacement until he found me. He doesn't need you anymore."
Tears began to well up in Kagome's eyes.
"Are you that petty and insecure that you would turn those kids against me just to get me out of your way?"
"Link and I grew up together. Everyone in the village talks about how we will eventually get married. Having you around will just confuse him and lead him from his future."
Kagome could not believe what she was hearing.
'It's just like before.'
"Very well."
She looked into Ilia's triumphant face.
"I'll leave and won't come back. If that is what you truly wish."
"It is."
Giving a nod, Kagome bent to pick up her pack.
"Leave it."
She turned confused eyes to the cold voice.
"I'll be the one helping Link now, so I'll need that stuff more that you."
Shoulders slumped in defeat, Kagome made her way out of the house. Looking up, she saw the hard stares of the adults and the children's downward gazes. Looking down at the ground, she made her way out of town.
'Where will I go now,' she thought sadly. 'Maybe Telma will have a room I can rent until I figure out where to go from here.'
Without Epona or Midna, it took a lot longer to reach Telma's Bar than what Kagome was used to.
Opening the door to the bar, Kagome was quick to notice a tense feeling in the air. Walking up to the bar, Kagome smiled at the matron.
"Hello Telma."
Telma just glanced at her before going back to drying her mugs. Glancing at the back room, she saw the glares cast in her direction.
"Telma?"
Wordlessly, an opened letter was slid over to Kagome. Quickly reading it, she realized that it was a letter to Telma from Ilia. It was a letter about Kagome's betrayal. Placing the letter back on the bar, Kagome walked back to the door. Before walking out, she turned to the bar's inhabitants and gave them a watery smile.
"I'm glad to have met you all, goodbye."
Kagome dejectedly walked out of Castle Town.
'I could go to Link's house, but Ilia probably sent the village a letter as well. I guess I'll just wander around.'
So deep in thought was she, that she heard the sounds of pigs almost too late. Turning in alarm, she saw a group of bulblins coming straight towards her. Some were on boars, while others were on foot.
'I can't fight them all!'
Turning on her heel, Kagome ran as fast as she could towards the forest. The pounding of hoofs steadily grew closer.
'I won't make it.'
Turning mid run, Kagome took out her dagger and got into a battle stance, waiting for them to reach her.
'If I go down, it will be fighting.'
The bulblins quickly surrounded her and began their attack. Kagome fought with all she had, but something felt wrong.
'They don't seem to be fighting as hard as before, it's almost like they're…'
In a lucky shot, one of the bulblins knocked her dagger from her hand. She had no time to realize what had happened before her world was covered in darkness.
