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"Ok," Link released the arrow, sending the metal tip deep into Soron's skull.(Got ya!)
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Link looked at Soron, "Yeah, I know. He has been for about two weeks now." he aimed the arrow strait up and fired it high, "Now here is my question, do you really trust me? Especially after my threats and you destroying a town, killing probably hundreds."

Farley rolled her eyes.
"That's all fine and dandy, eh, but I don't see how your endless loyalty is going to get us out of this situation unless it comes with a free ride of two."
Zelda and Thatch giggled a little at Farley's jest. Homba was limping about in an attempt to pace, fruitilessly re-organizing her satchel.

Thatch was the first to hop on, eagerly taking a place at Soron's head. Farley hesitated the allow anyone else on a first, but eventually helped Zelda and Homba onto his back. She turned to Link, Ganim, Issun, and Dharma.
"I don't suppose any of you will need help getting on. I think I'll stay here in case our enemy emerges. You can stay or go, but I'd recommend most of you going, since a forest imp, a princess, and an injured apothicary aren't exactly your ideal warriors." She turned to Soron. "Is Death Mountain safe?"

Ganim looked at Soron with a slight look of concern. Being a wolf and all, he was worried about he would manage to stay on the dragon. I don't want to stay behind, however, I don't want to fall off either. (he thought) He then looked at Link, waiting to see what he would do.

"If you wish to encounter Xaronec, then yes." Link said sarcastically walking up to Soron and placed bid hands on both aides of Soron's head to pull it to the side where the arrow he had fired drove itself into the ground about an inch from Soron's face. Letting go of his head, Epona had just appeared from over a distant hill, "I've got my own ride, thanks anyway." Link put the bow away as he grabbed onto Epona's saddle to swing up on top as she didn't stop. Riding around to Soron's side where he met Farley, "I'd suggest the forest, the imp would know it best," he looked up to Thatch, "Right?"
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Xaronec stood up, "He was once with us, and I don't think he is going to change any time soon. He was helped by them, even a little bit, and he now likes and trusts them. I helped him by healing his leg, and we made a deal anyway. I'm only after Link as the master had instructed, and he will not get in the way as long as I don't harm or threaten the others." he waved his sword from side to side like a pendulum, it even flipped up when he shrugged, "I'm not exactly sure Ganondorf chose the right dragon though. Did you see how much pain and suffering he caused back in town?" he seemed a little giddy, and a tad exited, "Ooo this glove needs a power boost so it doesn't run out so easily, then I can do more damage."

Thatch nodded excitedly at the idea of entering the forest. Homba observed Thatch for a moment, then looked to Farley and Link.
"The woodland in the Faron province is likely her place of origin. It's vast, dark, has many hiding places. I go there to collect ingredients sometimes."
Zelda nodded. "The Faron Woods it is then. The village nearby will be a good place for resources..."

Seeing how both were now seemingly heading towards the same destination, Ganim nodded at the dragon.

"Yes, my village is full of good people. I'm sure they will help to the best of their abilities with anything you need." he then looked up to Soron, "I'm heading to death mountain, maybe get some answers. Xaronec has information, and he's not the best at secrets." he kicked Epona, and she galloped off toward the mountain ranges, aiming for the largest, Death Mountain.

Farley shook her head.
"I'll follow Link to Death Mountain. I know the terrian well. Besides, he might need a hand. There were more than one destroying the town today, and there will likely be more than one there too."
She sprinted off toward the mountain range, crossing the path of a carriage that had been abandoned in Hyrule's destruction. She jumps onto the back of one of the horses, snapping it's binds to the carriage and riding off after Link.

Ganim nods again and proceeds to get on the dragon. He still wasn't quite sure, but there's a first time for everything.

Homba answered for Zelda, doubting that the princess would know much about a vast forest.
"The imp will point the way. It shouldn't be terribly far, if you're a large flying dragon, I mean."
Zelda stared out over the landscape, marveling at her kingdom from above.
"I've only read about the areas outside of the central Lanaryu province. I never imagined them being so vast."

OOC: I just want to yell, "Seriously Soron? Where is the largest form of trees, with a great distance between it and Death Mountain?" but hey, that's just me.
+ I'm kinda waiting on Maro...

Dharma follows Link as well to Death Mountain. "Issun! Keep the princess safe." Dharma told Issun.

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Maro looked up, seeing the clouds above Death Mountain, as well as Zant appearing from them. "No! We need to hurry it up!"

Thatch nodded and tugged Soron's horns accordingly, leading him off to the Faron Woods. Homba looked back at Zelda and added to Soron's statement.
"I've traveled across Hyrule selling wares for most of my adolecence, and even I haven't seen everything. I've never dared venture into the Desert of the Gerudo tribes, or the snowy ruins that are said to lie adjacent to Zora's Domain..."

Xaronec too saw Zant, "Didn't link beat him last time?" walked over to the ledge again, "What's the rush? Not like we have to search for the boy anyways." he spotted a few dark figured approaching quickly. He backed away, "I might be able to conjure my armor before he gets here," the pup he had brought barked. Xaronec picked it up, "Little thing almost burned," the glove began to give off a dark aura, "Ooo, this is new."

He put the pup down and held the gloves palm toward it. A ray of dark energy lashed out over the dog, it yelped in fear, but wasn't able to escape the ray. The pup turned into a dark mold and it grew as tall as him(Xaronec). It formed longer pegs, a thicker body, thick black fur, white razor teeth, and bright red eyes.

The large wolf-like hellhound rubbed Xaronec with affection, "Wonder how long this will last. Usually everything has a time to turn back." the large dog backed up to sit. Xaronec looked over it thoughtfully, "Looks fast and strong, very deadly at that." he looked out over the fields at Link and his followers. "Attack."

The large dog howled loudly, making Xaronec grip his ears. It pushed hard off the ground, sending up dirt as it charged down the mountain.

Ganim, whom was a tad uncomfortable during the ride, was the first to get off. He silently thanked the dragon with a nod and waited for the others.

Link spotted the large animal as it boosted across the land before them, "This can't be good," he drew his bow readying an arrow. The dog kicked off the small holes and dips of the terrain to gain speed for a few seconds.

OOC: I'm awaiting too

OOC: I can't do anything 'till Blink gets on and I have no idea when that will be. Sorry...

Dharma grabbed his sword and got ready for the giant dog to race down the hill.

OOC: Sorry guys, things have been kinda crazy. I'm back on track now, though.

Thatch hopped from Soron gleefully, and immediately began prancing about the woodland. Zelda carefully climbed off from Soron's back, and help the the still-wounded Homba, who gave a greatful nod.

Meanwhile, Farley gripped her battleaxe, readying herself for the dog. She began mumbling something under her breath, mentioning the Goddess of Courage and something about fire. She finished and looked back up at teh approaching enemy, seeming not only more confidant, but also eager, as if knowing this battle would bring something interesting.

The large dark dog started a zig-zag motion knowing it could be shot at by arrow. Link wasn't able to determine a good spot to fire, it was all at random. He pulled back on Epona's reigns, stopping his advance to hop down off the horse. Keeping the bow drawn, and the arrow ready, he watched the figure get ever closer, "Something tells me this is Xaronec's doing. Do not underestimate the things he sends, they truely mean business." the dog suddenly disappeared.
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Seeing the dog vanish from his high point, Xaronec too was stunned by the sudden change. Though the large dog reappeared to Link's left, still charging for them. When Link turned to face the dog then, it jumped(teleported again)to his right as if targeting the ax wielder.

Homba shook her head.
"If the imp is going to take us somewhere, it probably won't be a place where a dragon can fit."
Zelda was marveling at the forest, having never been in a true wilderness. She noticed Thatch pointing to a gate on the far side of the forest and approached it. Homba turned back to Soron.
"Odd... there used to be fog here."


Farley, having picked up on the beast's position, swung at the place where she assumed the beast would apparate. Her eyes were shut, as if frightened by the uncertainty of her blow.

The dark dog lowered itself just bellow the weapon in time to have a few hairs cut in half atop its head. It came back up with a quick head-butt, but was only high enough for a hit to the thighs. It raised its head as it pushed further as if to lift Farley up and toss her behind it.

Link alternated the arrow back to the quiver to pull his sword out while doing so, but still held the bow in his other hand. Epona was frightened by the sudden appearance of the large dog, and she bucked first before running away some hundred yards.

Farley quickly found the dog's head and used her upper body strength to propel herself behind it. Suddenly, a shot of flame seemed to race from the sky and light her ax aflame. Smirking, she took a more certain swing at the hound.


Zelda shrugged, approaching the gate with cautious curiosity as Thatch beckoned impatiently. Homba simply walked her way to the gate and turned to Soron.
"This goes to North Faron Woods. If I remember correctly, there's a clearing large enough for you to land there, but you won't be able to walk after us."

The dark dog sunk its rear down low, but not far enough to avoid contact. Its back half splattered into dark matter, to reform after a few seconds. Growling and looking back, it sent its hind legs up and back as to claw at Farley. Whether it missed or not, it lunged forward toward Link. If Minda were here I could probably speak to it. he jumped back a few feet to thrust the sword at the demon-dog's face.
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Xaronec clapped, "Oh now that is very cool." he commented to the dog's regenerative ability.

As the others headed towards the gate, Ganim silently followed. He looked back at Soron for a moment and merely shrugged his shoulders.

The party made it's way through the narrow passage, Thatch out in front, and Zelda and Homba behind, conversing casually about the various locations of Hyrule. Thatch was first to emerge into the sun-splashed clearing.

Thatch moved aside, allowing the dragon to land. Homba and Zelda remained at the mouth of the passage, shielding their faces from the great gusts caused by his wings.

Ganim stood beside Homba and Zelda. As the dragon landed, he looked down at the ground. Any gusts would hit his upper head and ears, rather then his eyes and face.

Thatch made her way further along the now widened trail, and stopped to point towards something. That something was a large tree, with two large doors in the front. The path they were on seemed to be affixed to one it's it's many roots, which reached far into the depths. Homba walked past Ganim, Zelda behind her, in order to see it clearly.
"The old Forest Temple," Homba said. "It's been here awhile. I don't know what people used it for... probably meditation. Awhile back, during the Great Crisis, it was infested with monsters. It might be safe now, though... a good place to establish ourselves if we're going to wait this out... or set up a base before we go plunging back into danger," she turned to Zelda. "Whichever suits your fancy."
Zelda stared at the Temple, bewildered. "The Great Crisis," she mumbled, "so that's the name they gave it..."

The dog hade take a firm hold of the sword with it's teeth, not allowing Link to pull it away.
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"Maro, are you seeing this?" Xaronec clapped once to himself, "This is just fantastic."