Animal That I've Become: Link's Secret

Chapter 1

(Link's POV)

As I waited outside of Zelda's room, I was afraid that something was wrong with her. I didn't know why she fainted suddenly after I kissed her gently. The children waited outside as well, waiting for the report. It seemed it's been hours. but it wasn't. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and turned, seeing my old friend, my dark twin. He came close to my ear, making sure that the children wouldn't hear a sound. I was in shock when I heard the new. I shoved my twin out of the way, heading toward Zelda, lying cold in her bed when I touched her skin. She was still breathing heavily, holding onto life or about to have her life snipped so short! I attempted to see her eyes, but they didn't open to see mine. I went onto my knees, shedding one tear out of them. "Link, you can't give up so simply! There's a way to cure her! Head toward Faron Woods to find the Miracle Herb! With that herb, you'll heal any illness in the world! I'll watch over her and the children with my son's assistance. You be careful! I overheard a rumor or two about a wolf tribe around here. No one's ever found it, though, but I hope you come back safe.," my twin squeezed me hard, hoping to see me in one piece. I smiled back, seeing the last moments before I left to find this herb he told about. I kissed my children goodbye, heading out to find the herb. But, what was this wolf tribe that my twin was talking about? I thought about it while heading toward the garden, picking fresh fruit from the trees. I smiled at one the gardeners as I headed for the sty. Epona was waiting for me as usual, eating any leftover grass she could find. I smiled at the sight, then hopped onto her, snapping her reins, heading toward Faron Woods. I glimpsed back, seeing where Zelda laid in her bed. I hoped that she'd be fine under my shadow's comfort.

The time passed as I headed for the familiar woods where I came from. The familiar scent of the forest introduced me back into the lands that I knew since I was young. I wondered how everyone was doing since the last time I visited back at Ordon Village. I sighed, because I wan't going to see them. I came here to find that herb, and bring it back to Zelda. I wondered about her, too. Was she alright in my twin's hands? I didn't know, but I kept searching for the plant. I jumped off Epona, searching every nook can cranny that I could find, but no sign of the plant. I leaned against a tree, looking up into the forest sky. It seemed time went quick because it was already twilight. I went searching off again for the plant, but nothing came. I stopped, hearing a rustle in the brush. As I turned, I saw an eye, looking straight at me. Who's eye did I see? I cocked my head, bit surprised by the eye that stared at me. As I got closer toward the source, I removed the brush that hid the source from me. I was a bit surprised at the sight. "Ilia?," I saw a young girl, surprised by the sight I seen with my very eyes.

(Ilia's POV)

I was startled to see Link again. I gazed into his cerulean eyes, his eyes shined in the sunset's light. "Give me your hand.," he wanted my hand, and I grabbed it, helping me up. I smiled,"Evening Link! Missed me so badly that you wanted to see me again?" He laughed,"Very funny Ilia!" "So, what's boy like you doing out here in Faron Woods in the hours of twilight?," I paced around him a few times. "I just need to do something. That's all.," he stopped me, then went towards the deeper wooded area. "Link! Wait!," I began to follow him, leaving the place that I knew for so long.