Me: Well, here's another shot at a Zelda story. I feel confident I'll succeed this time.
Link: Yea. Succeed in failing.
Zelda: Link, may I suggest running.
Me: (giving Link evil glare) Actually, I've improved in writing. This is going to be the first in a series. The name for the series is still undecided. (Turns to readers) Now if you'll excuse me, I have a little pest to take care of. (Runs to Link)
Link: Uh-oh. (Runs away)
Zelda: I warned you.
Disclaimer: I don't own 'The Legend of Zelda' or any of the characters. They belong to the genius known as Shigeru Miyamoto. I really envy him.
The Legend of Zelda: Save the Past
By DigiDestined of Time
Prologue: MemoriesLink walked in the forest. He was deep in thought of what had just happened to him. The events as the Hero of Time were more than he ever imagined. From seeing things he never thought possible to destroying monsters he never knew existed; it was truly an adventure he'll never forget. Of course, there was something else that he'll never forget. That girl… he never thought that she would remove her own memories.
~*~Flashback~*~
Link waited for his opportunity to get past the last couple of guards. He had just got back and already things were happening. Navi flew off without a sound. Sure, she was annoying. But she also helped him out a lot during the travels. Plus now he had to go back to being the kid without a fairy.
Finally there was a break in both of the guards' line of vision. Link rushed from his hiding spot and ran as fast as he could. Success! Link walked through the arced tunnel and stopped at the end. There she was, standing in front of the window as usual. Link had always thought Zelda was many things. She was cute, sweet, and smart.
'Duh, of course she smart. She holds the Triforce of Wisdom after all.'
He then silently walked towards her. But like before, she heard him.
"Wh... who are you?" she asked in a startled tone.
"Zelda, what are you talking about? It's me, Link."
"Link? Strange, that sounds somehow familiar. But I've never seen you before in my life."
"Zelda, what are you talking about?" Link was confused. "Don't you remember? It's me, Link. We defeated Ganon together."
"I don't know of any Ganon."
"You're kidding, right?"
"I never kid. I have no time for foolish tales. You're lucky I haven't already notified the guards. That's because there something about you that seems familiar. Never the less, I'd suggest you leave before I change my mind," she said in a nasty tone.
Link was annoyed. He shot a dark glare at Zelda before leaving.
'I guess this is what I should have expected. Without the Spiritual Stones; without the *Hero of Time* bit; without Ganondorf, I'm just another person to her.'
As Link walked through the archway, he turned around to look at her. He noticed she was still looking at him. She no longer had the strict expression on her face. Now it was the friendly one he remembered.
"I'll be back," he mumbled before turning back around and leaving.
~*~End Flashback~*~
"I'm just lucky Shiro believed I was on the bridge." Shiro was the guard at the entrance to the forest. When he saw Link come through the tunnel, he became suspicious. Link said that he walked to the bridge and dosed off. Luckily for Link, it wasn't noon yet and Shiro believed him. (A.N.: If you're wondering, the whole Link-Zelda encounter happened just after dawn.)
Link's stomach rumbled. He hadn't had anything to eat all day.
'Hopefully its lunch time,' he thought as he walked towards Saria's house. Ever since he could remember, they had meals together. She was his best friend. She was probably his only friend. The other Kokiri made fun of him a lot. But after he saw how worried they were about him when he visited the forest in the future, he knew they cared about him. Even Mido. But that doesn't hide the fact Mido still relentlessly torments him every waking moment.
"Hi Saria. Sorry I'm late," he said as he came through her door. Saria smiled.
"That's okay. Where were you anyway?"
"Uh… I was asleep on the bridge," he responded.
"I know that's not true. Even if you were on the bridge, not even you can be lazy enough to sleep till high-sun." (A.N.: I'm making an assumption Kokiri don't know time, so they use different ways to tell time. 'High-sun' means noon because the sun is really high. Get it?)
"Fine, but I won't tell you. It's actually a long story and you probably wouldn't believe me anyway," he said
"Try me," she responded. Link then proceeded to tell her about his adventures. He told her everything from when he entered the Great Deku Tree to the final battle with Ganon. He explained about the goddesses and the Triforce. He told her about all the different cities and races and people he met. He finished with his visit to Zelda. All the time though, he felt like he was forgetting something. Luckily Saria, who was in shock for a couple of minutes after hearing this, unintentionally gave him a big hint.
"I can't believe it. The only thing though is how did you survive? I mean, I thought all Kokiri died after leaving the forest."
"I knew I forgot something!" exclaimed Link. "I forgot to tell you. I'm a Hylian." That proved too much for Saria as she fainted.
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Saria opened her eyes to realize that she was on the ground.
"Hey Saria, are you ok?" asked Link, who was kneeling beside her.
"Yea, I'm ok." Saria then got up to a seating position. She then turned to Link with a slightly shocked expression on her face. "You're not a Kokiri?"
"That's right. I suppose that explains why I didn't get a fairy." Link then looked at Saria to see her looking at the ground; a saddened expression on her face. "What's wrong Saria?" he asked in a worried tone.
"I'm afraid that since you're a Hylian, you may feel that you may feel like being with your own kind and forget about us. Forget about me." A lone tear fell from her face. Link wiped it off and held her head so that she was looking into his eyes.
"Saria, don't worry. The Kokiri, you especially, are still my friends. The forest is still my home. Even if I do go, I'll never forget about you guys. I promise," insisted Link. A smile found its way to Saria's face before she pulled Link into a big hug. Link returned the hug. The two best friends stayed that way for a few moments before Link's stomach began growling.
"I guess all that traveling hasn't changed your appetite, huh?" Saria giggled as she released Link and stood up. Link gave her a playful glare before getting up too. As the two friends prepared their meal, Link thought about how nice it was to live a normal childhood again. Now he didn't have to worry about monsters or sages or anything. He could finally relax.
In a few days, he will realize how incredibly wrong he really was.
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ME: Wow. I can't believe how this is going. For those of you who are wondering: NO! This story will not become A Link/Saria romance. In fact, I don't plan on a romance until the 2nd or 3rd story. But I'm not telling the couple.
Link: Do I have to have a girlfriend?
ME: Why? What's wrong with them?
Zelda/Saria/Nabooru/Malon/Ruto: (in angry tone) Yeah?
Link: (sweatdrops) Hey man. Can you help me out?
ME: You know these girls better than I do, but I'll try. (Turns towards girls) Just make sure he'll be okay by next chapter.
Z.S.N.M.R: (in wicked tones) Sure thing.
Link: (sarcastically) Thanks a lot D.O.T.
ME: That's DigiDestined of Time to you. This is my way of getting back at you for earlier since I couldn't catch you. Let this be a lesson for the future ok. Goodbye everybody. (Turns to girls) Play safe.
Z.S.N.M.R: (slowly surrounding and advancing on Link) Don't worry, we will.
Link: (wimpering)
ME: Until next time…
*Stay cool and see ya later*
Link: HHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!
*DigiDestined of Time*