Lunarian : A short update, feedback'll help me set a course.

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--Chapter Seven--

-The Power of Battle Next-

Stopping for a moment Link told Tatl, "It's because I'm going with pure basics like the Great Fairy said."

Understanding dawned on Tatl, "So you think that before the reasons you failed was you were fighting too fancy?"

"Exactly, so as long as I fight simply and defensively, I will not be taken off guard by any strange effects."

Walking foward once more Link remained on alert. Far down along the hallway a piercing howl was heard, louder and more feral then all the rest. The glowing walls shifted to a dark black, lowering visibility greatly.

Tensed and prepared for anything Link heard a snarl and the quick rapid footfalls of some type of beast charging towards him. Looking ahead he barely made out the outline of something fast approaching. Raising his shield to defend Link was just in time as the enemy rammed into him at full gait. He was knocked back a full three feet from the impact and thrown onto his back dazed.

"Link!", Tatl called out in concern. Seeing as how they remained in the trial she assumed he wasn't actually hurt, just sort of momentarily stunned.

Luckily for Link he recovered quickly and sprung back into a ready stance. There in front of him was a pure black wolfos with a frenzied look to it. He had fraction of a second to observe the beast before it was upon him again. Even though he was ready this time he was still hard pressed to keep up with the frantic swings of the monster. It came after him with a savage fury, clawing after him again and again.

Watching from above being able to do nothing to help least she distract Link at a crucial moment Tatl was on pins and needles in anxiety. It hadn't occured to her that Link was in no real danger since it was only a test. So fierce and ferocious was the dark wolfos that she not help but fear for his life.

Meanwhile Link was being put through a workout the likes of which he hadn't had in a long time. Constantly on the defensive, deflecting sharp claws and snarling fangs with his shield and sword, he could not get in an attack of his own. Finally he realized that he was stuck in a stalemate and unless figured a way out soon would be overcome. I can't use any magic and I can't jump. What can I do?

Just as he finished swinging his sword in a fast strike at an incoming claw he had an idea start to hatch. He noticed that when he blocked with his shield it earned him a longer respite then parrying with his sword. I still have one trick left, my spin attack not powered by magic. Gripping his sword and shield a little tighter and tensing his leg muscles he prepared to make his move.

Tatl was able too see from her vantage point that something seemed to change in the duel below. Link's face changed from a look of concentration to determination and a slight grin tugged at his lip. What is that crazy boy gonna do now? She couldn't help wondering.

Seizing his chance Link pushed foward against an incoming claw sipe with his shield using all of his strength from his legs and arms. Just as he hoped, the instant change of routine took the beast off guard and knocked it off balance. Quickly before it could go back into its beserker rush he ran up to it and stabbed right into its unprotected front, followed up by a spin attack aimed high. Squish-Thud The wolfos's decapitated head rolled slowly to a stop before burning in a dark flame and the hallway brightened to a sandstone yellow.

Panting heavily and covered in sweat Link dropped down into a sit leaning against the corridor wall hoping to catch his breath.

Snapping out of the shock from Link's clever strike Tatl hurried down to him. Seeing his closed eyes and downturned face a brief panic overtook her as she screamed out, "Link!".

Having calmed down a bit and with the silent atmosphere Link was greatly started by Tatl's call. Jolting out of relaxation into readiness he scanned the hallways with wide eyes before coming to rest on Tatl's small frame. "Aaargh, Tatl. What did you do that for?" he asked her in annoyance.

Relief flooded her tiny frame when she saw that Link was fine, just needing a breather. Ignoring his annoyed state she flew down to his face and hugged him best she could briefly on his cheek before resting back onto his cap before he could say anything. "Just, just making sure you don't fall asleep.", she said to him in a strained voice.

Link was about to refute that, saying he most certainly wasn't about to fall asleep, when he heard a whispered, "glad your alright.", from above. Once again reminded of how much Tatl has changed he kept quiet. Instead he told her, "I don't know if there is more to this trial or not, but I'm too tired to continue for now. Let's take a break."

Notes: IMPORTANTI need to know if anyone thinks this is good enough for the trial or if I should continue with my original plan of having him face Dodongo's, Leevers, Iron Knuckle and a Garo Master. I feel that maybe I spent long enough in this part already, but I'd like some feedback please.