The Beast Within

Ch.8 - A Nice Introduction

Toooooooo FUCKING long since last update!!!!!

Yay update! Wattpad finally did what I asked, they added bold and italics to the mobile version, so thoughts will now be in italics instead of in the '...' So example:

I hate that guy so much, Dark thought to himself.

Like that... Or should I keep doing it the same way I did before and just add the italics? You decide! 'Yay!', Thought the author, confusing their self...

~Link's POV~

~4 Months Later~

"Link, come. Have a seat." Zelda said as she motioned me outside. I saw Gannon sitting on a stone bench, waiting for Zelda to sit down beside him. I sat on the ground in front of them, crunching the fallen autumn leaves beneath me. my tail thumping quietly against the soft soil, it was getting colder by the day. "So, Link... What would you think of a tutor?" Zelda asked me. I cocked my head sideways and gave her a confused look. "A tutor is someone who teaches you something you don't understand or have a hard time learning." Gannon explained. I nodded my head, showing I understood. A lot had happened to me in the past few months, good and bad. Like for instance I learned that they had an orange coated cat, quite the interesting fellow might I add. Says his name's Kyo, and he was the reason for some of the scratch marks on my arms, one on my neck and one more on my right cheek. Quite the ill tempered cat. I'd also expanded my vocabulary too, that helped tremendously with writing out my thoughts. They'd also learned about Dark, they didn't seem too surprised, well not Ganon anyway. Zelda on the other hand wanted to run some tests, but both of us denied. "So, do you want a tutor?" Zelda asked me. I hunched my shoulders. Kyo came outside mewing at me to feed him. I pointed at him and ran off. "Thank you..." I barked at him when we were in the house. "No problem, you looked like you were bored out of your mind." He meowed. "Now about that food..." Kyo said as he pawed at the fridge. "Salmon?" I asked, taking out the fresh caught fish, knowing it was Kyo's favorite. "Yay!" He exclaimed as he jumped up in the air, trying to knock it out of my hands. "Wait! At least let me out it down first!" I whimpered as I placed the half foot salmon foot salmon in his dish. I watched as he hungrily devoured the fish. It was my job to go out and catch fish for him. He usually went with me to spot the ones he wanted. I wouldn't go like I'm dressed now, I'd have to wear a black cloak with many designs on it so no one else would take me in as their own. Speaking of that, I had on a collar just like Kyo, except there wasn't a little golden bell on mine and it was a dark forest green color. Kyo's had a golden bell, that jingled when he moved. It was attached to a slim red ribbon. Ours both had our address and names:

Name: Kyo Avalon

Address: Hyrule Castle, Northern Castle Town

Name: Link Avalon

Address: Hyrule Castle, Northern Castle Town

Our last names were supposed to be either Hylia or Gerudo, but we, Zelda, Ganon and I, went with my Skyloftian last name. Avalon. Just rolls of the tongue better, doesn't it? I'm also supposed to be getting enrolled in a school that's like no other... Or so they say... I'm going when I'm 18, so right now I have to wait a good 8 years. I'm 10 at the current time, I'd had my birth day several months ago, and right now I think it's September. I'd also been getting into a lot of trouble, I'd been sneaking out at night and looking for Crystal. Kyo would usually tag along, if he was awake. Given his capacity for sleep, he rarely came. I walked back out to my "parents", grabbing a piece of paper and pencil, and wrote down:

"I don't really want a tutor, but since you guys are always busy and don't really have time to teach me... I'll take one."

Their faces beamed as they walked into the Castle and Dark emerged from my shadow. He looked my age, but I couldn't help wondering if he was older than me... "Dark..." I whined, nudging him in his side. "What's up, you wanna go for a walk or something?" He asked, half jokingly. Ever since I've been here, Ganon had been helping me with my wolf problem. He said that last time was a "Forced Appearance", that's when the wolf comes out because of an immense amount of anger or hatred. I can control it in that state, It's completely in control and I'll have to wait until it's run out of energy. As long as i don't get angry, I can control it and transform whenever I want to. Speaking of transformation, I had to have the Shadow Crystal at all times, it was now attached to my collar by a strong, tightly woven thread. "Yes! Since you suggested it, lets go!" I yelped happily and into the house to fetch my leash.

~Dark's POV~

I rolled my eyes as Link rushed into the castle. He did need to go for a walk after all, I hadn't taken him out this week yet. He came trotting back in his wolf form, leash in his mouth and barked happily at me. I never used the leash on him, but I had to. They wouldn't let him out or back in Castle Town unless he wore a leash. "Zelda! Ganon! I'm taking Link out, I'll be back lat-" "Take the fishing supples with you!" Zelda yelled out, interrupting me. I shrugged and fetched the supplies, Link trailing me from behind with his joyful blue eyes. When we came back downstairs, Kyo was waiting by the door. He and Link engaged in a conversation, which I blocked out, then Kyo hopped onto Link's back. Link growled something at Kyo which lead to him hopping down off Link's back and begin pawing at my leg. "What, do you wanna come with?" I asked, not expecting a response. He mewed louder than he usually does. "I'll take that as a yes... But how am I going to get both of you out of here with only one leash?..." I questioned myself. My eyes sparked a bright red, Only for a moment, as I slipped the loop for your hand around Kyo's neck. I attached the middle of the leash to the side of my belt. I then gathered the fishing supples and headed out the door. I stood outside the castle doors with a sad expression, I always hated going through Castle Town. People always gave me a weird looks and glares that made me shiver. I rushed though town with Link and Kyo by my side, having a little difficulty keeping up with me. My head was down low and I didn't notice a young boy and ran into him, making us both fall backwards and drop our things. "Hey, watch where you're going, idiot!" He shouted at me, his voice cracking when he said 'watch'. I chortled softly. "What's so funny?" He asked picking up three of his items, which turned out to be a child's wallet. It only held 99 rupees, which is the currency. "Look, I don't want any trouble so I'll be on my way." I said, still trying to stifle my laughter. I gathered my fishing rod, bait and bucket and walked away, Link and Kyo trotting beside me. The young boy grabbed the collar of my tunic and pulled me back, glaring at me with furious green eyes. "Look, punk. Don't ever mess with me again, unless you want a beat down. Got it." He snarled at me, his blond hair falling around his face. "Aye aye, captain!" I joked, not taking his aggressiveness as serious as I should've. "I will FUCK you up! Don't fucking play with me!" He warned. he pushed me forwards and tried to punch me in the face, with his 10 year old fist. Everything seemed to go in slow motion as a small figure pulled the boy in blue into a backwards embrace. "Stop it, Blue, you know you I hate it when you get into any fights." The one in red complained. "... Ok..." Blue said a tint of red appearing on his cheeks. The duo ran off, leaving me to stand in Castle Town Plaza. A puzzled shadow. I walked down to the lake and let Link and Kyo play around and swim in the cool leaf filled water while I caught fish. Well.. Link swam around at least. "Lets go home, guys!" I called them both, attached the leash back to them and traveled back home. I hope I don't run into Blue and his companion again...