Vire

Vires are recurring enemies in the The Legend of Zelda series. They are winged creatures, similar in appearances to a typical demon; with pointy ears similar to horns and four bat-like eyes in addition to small wings that keep them floating in the air. They attack by slowly approaching Link, attacking and then running away quickly if he retaliates. Once hit by a sword, Vires split into two Keese that attack Link.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Vires appear in Turtle Rock, the eighth and final dungeon in the game. They spit fireballs at Link and escape if he does not damage them quickly.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
A Vire serves as the mini-boss of the sixth dungeon in both games, and presents itself as being a henchman of Veran or Onox, depending on which game the original file is being played in. When it is defeated in one game, it will reappear and recognize Link during the Linked Game. A Vire also attempts to kidnap Princess Zelda.

In battle, Vire is weak against swords and shoots blue beams at Link as its attack. To defeat Vire, Link must dodge the blue beams and get close enough to use his sword. Once damaged enough, Vire will turn into two smaller Keese that can be finished off the same way.