Hello all of you who are reading this! Well, I don't really have anything to say. This is basically the story of Ocarina of Time with some changes, told from Link's point of view. I thought it'd be interesting since Link's personality is never shown. It's my own interpretation of Link (and the story of Ocarina of Time). I'll try my best to portray him as a realistic person. Whether you like it or not, I hope that you'll comment. Now then, on with the story!

This whole book was written by Link, years later from when the game begins.

Disclaimer: I don't own Link or the Legend of Zelda games, blablabla...

Prologue

My name is Link. I have blonde hair and blue eyes. So, you must be wondering. What's so special about this guy? Once, I wondered that myself. I had always been an average boy. And yet, I was not. Confused? I could tell you right now who I am, but instead, I shall start at the beginning. This is my story.

Chapter 1: Another Tree in the Woods

Thunder. Rain. A wall. I was standing in front of a bridge. It was night.

I could sense something coming from the other side of the bridge. The thunder got louder.

Horse trampling from behind the wall. It was getting closer... fast. In the distance...

A white horse with... a girl? I recognized her, I had seen her before, I knew her... I was sure of it. She glanced back at me as she quickly rode away.

More thunder.

She disappeared into the night. But I heard more horse trampling, horse trampling that wasn't fading away. Was she coming back?

"You!"

I turned around. A large, dark man with red hair glared at me from the back of a black stallion. Something was looming over him. A force, an aura, an energy... It was strong and fierce. He-

"Link! The Great Deku Tree wants to see you! LINK!!"

I moaned and rolled over. Who would wake me up? Saria sometimes did... But this voice didn't sound like Saria at all. It was high-pitched and made my eardrums bleed.

"WAKE UP! Ugh. What a lazy kid... Link, wake up, idiot!"

Whoever it was, she sure was annoying. I stretched out lazily before sitting up straight. All nice and slow, of course. In front of my eyes floated... a firefly? No, it was a fairy! What would one be doing here, in my house?

"Finally! The Great Deku Tree wants a word with you. Why? I don't know... but it's important, so hurry! He sent me to guide you there, my name's Navi. I guess... I'll be your fairy... for a while anyway."

A fairy? Came to me?! Surely she didn't come voluntarily, but still.

"What are you staring at me for? Come on!"

I stepped outside, into the sun. The weather was just right. Not too warm or too cold. Just a bit of sunshine with a pleasant breeze, unlike in that stormy dream I had been having for days.

"Hey Link!"

Was it that stupid fruit fly - I mean - fairy again? No, it was a kind voice I was hearing. It was Saria. She was heading towards me.

"Hi Link! Good morning!" Saria beamed.

"Hi." I smiled.

"Wow, a fairy finally came to you? That's great!"

"Thanks, although I'm not sure she'll stick around too long..." I looked down at my feet.

Saria frowned.

"Don't you dare think low of yourself, Link! I'm sure she'll stay with you!"

"Yeah." I mumbled softly.

"Oh, I heard the Deku Tree wants to see you. That's quite an honour, you should go."

"I know. I'll see you around."

"Of course!"

She walked away while I got down from the ladder.

I enjoyed Saria's company very much. We always hung out in the woods, away from the other Kokiri. We had been best friends for as long as I could remember. I think I can say we had a pretty strong connection. She put people in their place when needed, though. Which means she boosted my self-confidence a lot and made sure Mido didn't went out of line. She always spoke her mind and seemed so free of prejudgement. Much unlike the rest of Kokiri Forest. She was always kind and helpful, but never got pushed around. She was strong. Unlike a certain other...

I looked around.

What can I tell you about Kokiri Forest? It was my home. There were lots of trees and flowers of course, and the houses were made of large tree stumps. A little pond was near the shop and in the western part of Kokiri Forest was... the exit. After you crossed that bridge you would be in Hyrule Field. It was strictly forbidden to go there. Kokiri immediately die when trying to leave the forest. Saria and I could break the rules by entering the Lost Woods, but leaving the Forest was something else. We only came as far as the bridge and we didn't dare to go any further. Saria and I never tried and never brought it up. It scared us both, as well as the others.

I however, started making my way to the east, to the great Deku Tree. Under guidance of Navi, of course.

I grew up here and I was a Kokiri. But I didn't feel like one. Don't get me wrong, I wanted to feel like a real Kokiri, but I just... didn't. Was it the lack of a fairy? The fact I was 2 inches taller than the rest? Who knows. Because I didn't have a fairy, the other Kokiri always avoided me. But the worst of them was Mido. He saw himself as leader of the Kokiri, although Saria had him firmly under her thumb. If she would have wanted to abuse the fact he liked her, that is. I think it was mainly because Saria and I were such good friends. He said I wasn't a real Kokiri and left me out of the group. It didn't really bother me. Although sometimes... I just wished everyone would treat me like Saria did.

I guess everyone wants to be a part of something. I've always felt I was destined to do something great and even world shocking, doing something that was impossible. But I guess every kid has that feeling that he's special, until you grow up and learn you're just another tree in the woods.

Behind Mido's house were the Lost Woods. I liked the Woods a lot. Saria and I hung out there almost every day. It was forbidden to go there and it was believed that when people got lost in there, they'd turn into monsters. The whole theory was probably just to scare off people so they didn't enter these sacred grounds, but we were forest people; we had nothing to fear of the forest spirits. There was a secret place in the middle of the Woods known as the Sacred Forest Meadow and it was our favourite spot to hang out. The other Kokiri didn't dare venture in the Lost Woods, so it was always just Saria and me together. I liked that.

"I was wondering if we'd get here by midnight!" Navi said, indicating that we were close to the Great Deku Tree.

As an unpleasant surprise I found none other than Mido standing there.

"Uhm... Excuse me, you're blocking the way." Navi said.

"Yes, I am. You don't really think I'm letting you through? You have no business with the Great Deku Tree." Mido bit at me.

I didn't know what to say. I was so spineless and naive back then. Never standing up for myself, always afraid to fight. A bit of a wimp, really. Looking back, I guess I was just shy and insecure, but still I was so ashamed of myself sometimes. If only I could change. Then again, I was just a kid. It all bettered with time. I've grown up now and dealt with all these little things from the past.

Before I could open my mouth to say something, anything at all, Navi already chimed in:

"The Deku Tree has asked me to bring Link to him. SO MOVE!"

At last, I had found a use for Navi. I would also find out in time that, although annoying each other all the time, not to mention insulting, Navi and I would become friends. Mainly the arguing type of friends, the one you would want to dump one time and could hug at another time. But friends nonetheless. Yes, we would help each other out and end up accepting each other. However, all in good time.

"I will not let this weakling pass. At least not without the absolute minimum. That is, a sword and shield."

"Sword and shield? Who do you think you are? Step aside!"

"Navi, it's okay..." I tried to calm her down. Why did she have to make such a scene? People started looking in our direction. I hated attention (that I still do today).

"No, it isn't!"

"I need a sword and shield anyway. Let's go."

Navi was in heavy conflict with herself. It was definitely not her thing not to have the last word, but eventually she gave in.

"Fine," Navi said, Mido looking rather pleased with himself.

We walked away.

"He wasn't worth it, Navi."

"...I know. I think we'll be alright, kid."

"...Yeah."

Can you feel a new friendship blooming already?

How was that? Tell me what you think!