Linka woke early the next morning. She stood up and stretched her body before she walked over to her kitchen. She got a bowl of water and took it over to the cooking pot in the fire place. She poured the water into the pot and moved the pot over the fire to boil. Linka placed the bowl on the mantle and walked back to her bedroom. She took out her saddle bag and placed the items she would need for the trip in it's pockets. She packed an extra set of clothes, fire starting equipment, and her trevel sleeping gear.

She took her bag and walked back out to the living room. She placed the bag on the couch and she walked back toward the kitchen. She grabbed the jar of oats she had and took it over to the now boiling water. She poured some into the water and stirred occasionally. When the oats had thickened up and were done, Linka grabbed the bowl off the mantle and scooped the oatmeal into it. She walked over to the table and began eating her breakfast.

After she was done, she got dressed in her usual atire. She heared the village kids outside her house. She walked outside and Talo noticed her right away.

"Hey Linka! Could you let me use your swrod? Please!" Talo placed his hand together and looked at her with that puppy dog look. Linka sighed and took her wooden sword from behind her back. She looked at it closely, it's dark color and glossy shine. She finally held it out to him and smiled. Talo grinned and took it. He jumped with joy. "Thank you so much Linka!" Then he quickly went over to the scarecrow and started practicing.

Linka walked over to Epona and smiled. She pet the mare and touched her forehead with the horse's. Linka smiled then moved to the side of Epona so she could get on her. Once she was on, Linka road Epona into town and toward the ranch. Linka nodded to a few of the villagers before proceeding to the ranch. Once there, she greeted Fado.

"Hi Fado. What do you want me to do today?" Linka smiled lightly.

"Just herd up the goats. I know you have a big trip ahead of ya. When your done, I'll set up the fences." Fado said. He grinned back and walked into the barn. Linka then urged Epona toward the goats.

"Ya!" Linka yelled as she chased the goats into the barn.

After herding the goats, Linka got off Epona and walked to the water, where she scooped some in her hand and poured it over her head. She scooped some more to drink.

Fado came up behind her and spoke lightly. "I go get the fences." Fado began walking into the barn.

"You don't need to, I think I'll go straight to the mayor's house." Linka patted Fado on the shoulder. He turned and nodded. Linka then grabbed Epona's reigns and led her toward the village.

Once they began walking down the small hill, Linka noticed Ilia just outside of her house."Father! Linka's out here!" Ilia called inside the house. Then she looked at Linka and walked up to meet them. She walked on the other side of Epona.

"So you're going on you trip today, huh?" Ilia asked quietly. She was running her hands over Epona's mane.

Link suddenly looked forward and nodded. She walked over to him and smiled. "Hello Mayor, I'm already for the trip." Linka told him. She grinned happily. Meanwhile Ilia looked over Epona.

"Now this task is very important. You should very honored that you will be able to meet the royal family." The mayor folded his arms and looked sternly at Linka.

"Oh trust me Mayor. I am very honored." Linka smiled once again. She scratched the back of her head and laughed lightly.

The Mayor chuckled with her. He was bout to speak when Ilia cut him off.

"What's this?" Linka turned around to see Ilia inspecting Epona's leg. "You're hurt..." Ilia turned her angry face toward Linka. She got up and walked right over to Linka. "You hurt her jumping those fences again didn't you?" Ilia's face was red with anger.

"Now Ilia..." The Mayor tried to calm her down.

"Father!" Ilia turned to him. He backed away slightly and looked down. Ilia grabbed Epona's reigns and walked off. "You won't get her back untill you treat her nicer."

When Linka finally opened her eyes, Ilia and Epona were gone. She sighed and patted the Mayor on his shoulder."Don't worry. I'll tell her what happened." Then Linka ran back toward her house.

When she got infront of her house she looked around. Malo and Beth were still watching Talo. She looked more and decided to run down the trail that led to the srping. When she was just outside she was stopped by Collin.

"Linka, you're looking for Ilia right?" Linka nodded lightly. "She's this way." Collin led Linka to the spring.

Collin walked right past the gate and then when Linka tried to walk in, it was slammed closed. Ilia took the lock and walked away. "I thought I told you that I wasn't going to give Epona back to you." She folded her arms and went over to Epona.

Collin looked up at Linka and smiled slightly. "Don't worry, I tell her about yesterday. There's a tunnel you can crawl through over on the other side." Collin pointed then he walked up to Ilia.

Linka then jogged over to where Collin motioned. She stopped when she noticed a small tunnel. She groaned then got on her hands and knees. She began crawling through it, finding a few rupees on the way. After a minute, she finally reached the end of the tunnel. She climbed out of it and brushed the dirt off of her clothes. When she looked up she noticed Collin just finish telling Ilia the story. Ilia looked over to Linka.

Despite hearing Collin's explanation, Ilia still sheilded Epona from Linka. Epona gave a loaud whinny of defiance. Ilia seemed surprised. She looked down. "I guess you still prefer your master over me." Ilia glanced up at Linka. "Collin told me what happened. I had no idea." Linka walked up closer to them. "I suppose I'll return Epona to you."

Linka touched her shoulder. She smiled at the girl. "I was trying to tell you earlier but you wouldn't listen." Linka folded her arms.

Ilia frowned. "I'm sorry. Well I guess this is it. Have fun on your journey. Just promise me that you'll return safely." Ilia looked up at Linka. The look she gave made Linka happy that Collin was there. Linka nodded when she couldn't speak.

Suddenly there were loud noises coming from outside the spring. Linka, Ilia and Collin all looked outside the gate. Then, a monster riding a boar knocked the gate down. Linka stepped infront of Ilia and Collin, trying to defend them. However, the monster hit Linka with his club. The last thing Linka saw before she passed out was Collin and Ilia being taken away.

Hours later, Linka woke up with a jolt. She was still in the soring, it was darker and she was all alone. She stood up quickly and looked around. She ran outside of the gate and headed toward the forrest. "Ilia! Collin!" She yelled as she ran. She ran across the bridge and stopped a little ways past it.

In front of her was a wall of darkness. That was the best she could describe it. She stepped closer to take a better look then suddenly a hand grabbed Linka and pulled her through the wall.

She fell to her hands and knees and began feeling great pain. Her heart began beating quickly. Then she screamed in pain. Suddenly, she transformed. Her scream ended in a howl. She was a wolf. She then passed out. A monster dragged her body away.

Hey all. Sorry I didn't update last month but that means I owe you two updates this month right? So how's the story so far? Man I really can't wait for the later chapters. I have big plans. Anyway, please review. Your reviews feed me. And remember, if you have any ideas you might want to see incorperated into the story just let me know and I might make them happen.

-BlueRival17