Wooh! Tenth chapta! Thanks especially to Blondie for the helpful advice!

"What happened?"

"It was a curse. It has something to do with the wall of black fire, a dark, evil magic. Somehow, the curse affected the Princess. She managed to send me a letter, and I was able to reach her only seconds before she...disappeared. She told me to get the Treasure of the Sheikah, and that it's twin must be played from both rea-" Link stopped short. Only he, Midna, and Zelda knew that there was even a parallel world from this one. "From both...residences."

"Residences?" Renado asked, looking suspicious.

"Yeah." Link answered back a little too quickly. "I have to use it at two different places-" he saw the doubtful looks on Ilia and Renado's faces. "Listen, it's complicated! I just know I have to find it as soon as possible. I have to go to Impaz and talk to her about it."

"With an escort, of course."Renado cut in.

"No, I can make it by myself." Link said. He was the Hero of Hyrule. He'd wielded the blade of evil's bane, traveled through volcanoes and snowy mountains, heck, he'd even defeated a 25 foot tall flying armored dragon. I can definitely make it by myself. Link thought. But, he added to himself admittedly, this curse is unlike anything I'd ever experienced before...It felt so surreal.

"Oooh, can I go with him?" Ilia squealed. "I'd really like to visit Impaz again-she was so kind to me when I stayed with her."

"Well...I'll have one of the Gorons go with you, just in case." Renado agreed reluctantly

"But-"

"I insist, Link. I'm only looking out for your health, since you refuse to look after it yourself."

Link sighed. Sure, he was a bit reckless, but having Ilia and the Goron there would make things more difficult. He was sure, in his full health, he'd be able to get there in half the time then with them tagging along. But he could tell he'd already lost this battle.

"Ok. We leave first thing tomorrow morning. "

"Then it's settled. You are more than welcome to stay as long as you need to, Link." Renado said as he left the room. Ilia and Luda followed.

Link flopped back down onto the creaky bed. Growing up by himself, he preferred to do things on his own. Accepting help wasn't something he was accustomed to. He suddenly thought back to when he was trapped in the cell deep in Hyrule castle. If Midna hadn't helped him, however begrudginly, he'd probably be dead by now. Maybe...maybe having some help is ok, Link said to himself. He still didn't like it, though. He didn't like the idea of being vulnerable. Midna. Link thought about his lost friend as he drifted off to sleep.

Even though his eyes were still closed, Link could feel the light through them. Morning already?, he thought. He opened his eyes. Shock filling him, he stared as the Light spirit Ordona charged at him. He was a beast, and he was chained to a tree near the Ordon spring. He growled and barked as he tried to escape. The light blinded him as he gave a howling cry.

He was in the middle of nowhere. He was back in his human form Everything was white. Link turned around and saw a blue-eyed grey wolf sitting behind him. It was...him! Link stared as it howled a strange melody, then pounced at him.

Heart racing, Link bolted upright. Breathing heavily, he looked around. He was still in the Kakariko Inn, and dawn was approaching in the horizon. He rubbed the back of his head. Another weird dream...Link thought. I wonder...do they mean something? As he realized what he was supposed to do today, he put the dream in the back of his mind as he sheathed his sword, and hooked it and his sheild onto his back Placing his hat on his head, he smiled to himself. He felt a lot better today then he did yesterday, though he was still a bit sore.

He walked down stairs. Renado was cooking breakfast for people staying at the Inn. The smell of cucco filled the air and made Link's mouth water.

"Help yourself, Link." Renado said, motioning towards the counter full of eggs, cucco, bacon, and fruit. Link took a plate and some food, then sat down at one of the worn wooden tables. Ilia came in through the front doors and sat down accross from him.

"Hey." She said cheerfully. "Ready for today?"

"Mm–hm." Link mumbled, his mouth still full of food. Ilia laughed as she looked down at his plate, which was full of meat and lacking in fruit or eggs. His taste for flesh had certainly escaladed since his days as a wolf.

"Wow, I guess you like your meat. If I didn't know you, I'd think you were a dog in disguise!"

Link choked on his bacon and gulped down some water. Was it possible Ilia knew something? He looked at her eyes, which sparkled with innocence. No...she was just joking"

"Yeah, well, gotta keep my energy up. Have you got Epona all loaded up for the trip?"

"Yep. We've got a Goron waiting out there too, so whenever your ready..."

Link immediately took his plate up to the counter.

"Let's go."

"Have a safe trip." Renado waved them out the door.

Outside, Epona was waiting with one of the Gorons. After a quick goodbye to the locals, who were more than happy to have the Hero of Hyrule staying in their village, they headed off towards Eldin Bridge.

Another rather boring ending, but I've got a very interesting chapter coming up on Thursday. By the way, I'm leaving Friday for vacation, and I'm coming back the Sunday the 10th , and I won't have internet access starting Friday when I leave. PLEASE leave reviews though, I love them, and feel free to PM me with any specific ideas, or things you'd like to see in future chapters. I might be able to get my dad to drive me to an Internet cafe over there in Florida, so I could get back to you then. Talk to ya'll Thursday!

-Peaches732

P.S: I've been working on a Link/Midna one shot for awhile now, and it's nearly done! If you like what I write, put me on Author Alert, so you'll know when I post it! Thanks again!