The Hyrulian Valhalla Saga
By Queenie Z

Your Spirit Animal And You

Although Twilight had been known throughout the ages as the Hero who took the form of a beast, it was oft forgotten that another in his line went through the same experience - sort of. Though Light's transformation inside the Dark World had been brief (and, in his opinion, undignified), he still had the unique experience of taking an animalistic form that reflected his true character. So, naturally, whenever the subject was brought up, the conversation inevitably turned into endless speculation and arguing over what kind of animal reflected each Hero's soul.

Having long since gotten sick of the circular nature of these conversations, Light decided to put their speculation to rest once and for all. After consulting with Sahasrahla over the more unorthodox uses of the magic mirror he'd used in life, he approached his comrades and presented it to them.

"You guys really wanna know what you would have turned into if you'd been in my situation?" he said, holding the mirror out for the three Links who had gathered around him to see, "Well then, here you go."

Wind cocked an eyebrow. "What's that going to tell us?" he asked, "I thought it could only open portals and stuff."

"It does a lot of things," said Light, "you just have to know how to use it."

With a small smile of amusement and interest, Time crossed his arms. "So this'll tell us what kind of shape reflects our spirit, huh... Why don't you look into first, Light, so we can see that it works?"

Sky laughed a little. "You just want to see that bunny form of his again, don't you?"

"Whatever would make you think that, Sky?" replied Time, his smile growing into mischievous grin.

"All right, fine," huffed Light as he moved the mirror in such a way as to display his reflection - a grumpy-looking rabbit with pink fur and his traditional green clothing - to the others. "See?"

The other three attempted to hold back their laughter - well, Wind and Sky did, as Time's amusement was made quite obvious by the loud snort he made.

"Would you look at that," the Hero of Time chuckled, "it really does work!"

"Stop it, Time, you're embarrassing him," said Sky as he tried desperately not to smile, "besides, rabbits are noble creatures; swift and alert, yet gentle and nurturing!"

"And I'm sure the bright pink color represents how cute and cuddly he is, right?"

Light just about threw the mirror in Time's direction, but was stopped when Wind yanked it from his hands excitedly.

"Let me try!" he said, looking into it with a big grin. "Cool! I'm a dolphin!" Sure enough, his alternate form was that of a small dolphin with a floppy green hat.

"It's because you were a sea-faring explorer in life, wasn't it?" Time said, looking over the boy's shoulder.

Sky did the same. "Aww, you make a cute dolphin, Wind!" He reached for the mirror. "Can I see?" Wind handed him the mirror, the image in it leaving the eldest Hero slightly confused. "...I'm a bear?"

Light snickered at the sight of a giant black bear in green clothes sleeping lazily on the ground. "I dunno, Sky, I think it's pretty accurate!"

"And a bear can tear a grown man apart with only its claws if it wanted to!" cried Wind. "That means you're really strong!"

"Yeah," said Light, "when he's awake."

Sky scratched his head and laughed sheepishly, handing the mirror to Time. Turning it in his hands, Time muttered to himself.

"Now let's see..." He took a good look at his mirror image - a pale-colored buck with a small hat situated right between its antlers. He smiled a bit. "Well what do you know, I'm a deer."

At this, Light doubled over laughing. "And you think my form was useless!" he guffawed, pointing at his predecessor.

Time, however, simply scoffed and shook his head. "I wouldn't underestimate a deer if I were you," he said, smirking. "Sure, it may look meek and gentle, but I don't think that a tiny little rabbit could win against a head full of sharp antlers, do you?"

Light's laughter immediately ceased. "Oh... you, uh, you have a point there." He sulked, sighing long and hard in defeat. "Man, you guys get such cool forms, and I'm stuck being the damn pink bunny...!"

"There there," said Sky, patting his shoulder, "bunny or not, you're still a Hero. Don't be so hard on yourself!"

"Although he's right about the color," said Time cheekily, "it's not very manly, is it?"

If bad luck existed in the afterlife, then Light surely would have been the recipient of seven years' worth after hurling the magic mirror at Time's face.