Link's Dream Land
Disclaimer: All characters, places and names within this story belong to Nintendo (from their Legend of Zelda franchise). None of this belongs to me except my own version of the plot in which this story is written from.
Warning: This was written in the whims of boredom. It has drama AND humour in it. NOT a good mix.
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"Yes but you know I'm tired.." moaned 14 year old Link lying on a couch.
Impa replied, "What, the Great Hero of Time is tired?"
Zelda smirked, "Huh all you have to do is kill Moblins and that's it. Do you KNOW how hard it is being a princess?" Zelda extended her arm waving it and looked around at the room they were in. There was a couch next to the wall at the far end where Link was lying on and two other seats next to it in which Impa and Zelda were sitting on. They were in one of the many rooms the Castle had. It had been three years since Link had returned from Termina and he had been wandering saving other lands such as Holodrum and Labrynna.
"Look, you don't wake up everyday wondering if you're going to live or die wondering how many times you'll have to wash your tunic from Moblin blood or if you'll eat at all that day," groaned Link.
Zelda and Impa looked at each other. "Link, you were destined for that kind of life."
"Well what a GREAT life," grunted Link and got up from his couch. "I'll be back soon..." and he walked out of the door.
Zelda sighed, "Impa, what's wrong with him? He usually loves feeling 'alive' as he calls it. He has the blood of a warrior."
"Yes Zelda but......" Impa frowned.
"What?"
"No.....nothing....But it seems....well, haven't you ever wondered why you and Link both have the Triforce on your hands?"
"Because it was our destiny."
"Yes. The Hero of Time and the Princess of Destiny. This Castle...your blood...and Link's have a destiny." With that Impa strode out of the room leaving Zelda very confused.
Impa talking nonsense again, thought Zelda. She stood up and looked out of the window. She could see Link walking towards Hyrule Market Town.
*
"Hey Link!" chirped Malon waving at him.
Link stopped and grinned. "Hey Malon, what are you doing here?"
"I came here with my father to deliver some milk but something tells me he fell asleep again."
Link laughed, "Do you want me to find him for you?"
"Why that's just what I was gonna ask you," she grinned.
"Alright." so Link went back towards the Castle. Well they're going to let me in, anyway and I don't feel like just walking... so grinning to himself, Link clambered up the vines , dropped down the hole and carefully walked towards the moat making sure he wasn't seen. He dived into the icy waters and swam until he got to a small ramp. There, as he had predicted, was Talon snoring away. Link walked up to him and prodded the Mario-copy awake.
Talon opened one sleepy eye and saw Link.
Malon may not know it but he's on Shrooms again, Link thought and simply said "Malon" which caused the big lug to leap up and run off flailing his arms all over the place.
"What is up with that dude??" muttered Link. Sighing he took out his ocarina and played the Minuet of the Forest where Saria was sitting on her Stump (as always).
"Jeez, Saria don't you EVER get off that Stump?"
Saria looked up and smiled seeing Link, "I can't Link, I'm stuck."
Link cocked an eyebrow, "Oh really?"
Saria smiled, "Yes Kaepora Gaebora put Super Glue on it and I haven't been able to get off since."
"Riiight....." Link quickly backed away and then suddenly warped to Lake Hylia. Phew, she freaks me out.
Then he heard a voice that chilled him.
"Oh LiiiiiiiIIiiiink!"
"Oh please don't let it be her!" Link turned around and spied Ruto, "crap." He swore under his breath.
Ruto swam up to Link and leapt out of the lake. "Oh Liiink, lets go diving together again!" She was hopping about.
Link rolled his eyes but, having nothing better to do, agreed.
Once in Zora's Domain Ruto dived from her Father's throne room. Link took off his boots and placed them with his sword, shield and other things. Then he dived down after Ruto. After splashing about for two hours Link felt very hungry.
"We've got fish!" offered Ruto.
Link smiled sheepishly, "Your fish is too fresh for my taste. I think I'll go back to the castle now." He collected his things and warped to the Temple of Time where he made his way towards Hyrule Castle. *
Back at the Castle Link sighed and flopped down on the floor. Zelda was walking by when she spotted Link.
"Oh hello there. I'll just leave you and the floor together now...."
Link rolled his eyes and said, "I was tired, ok? This was the first thing I saw so I decided to rest."
"And get trampled on.." smiled Zelda, "So....um what are you doing?"
"Oh I'm just lying on the floor, see? I think you should step back now. Floor's getting jealous."
"Suuure..." Zelda started to walk away when she heard Link's steps behind her. Smiling she turned around a corner and when Link turned around it she leapt at him and tackled him to the ground.
"Uh...owwww," groaned Link.
Zelda shrieked with laughter.
"Okay so what are we having for dinner?" asked Link still on the floor.
Zelda got off him and replied, "Well Impa had to go and do something so I guess it's just us."
"Yup," said Link feeling suddenly sorry for Zelda being ignored by her father and all.
*
"Whooa, that was delicious!" sighed Link licking his lips.
"Yes the cooks make the best roasted cuccos."
Link looked at Zelda and suddenly serious said to her, "Zelda I will be leaving soon."
Zelda dropped her fork. "Wha...but...what..why? Nothing needs to be saved or anything, I haven't had any visions and..."
Link placed his hand on her shoulder to calm her, "I know I know. But I feel so restless and I've heard gossip and people whispering about Ganon coming back to life and....well," Link frowned not knowing how to express himself, "I want to go hone my skills. I've decided to go out to sea to search for adventure and practice."
Zelda was silent. Her eyes had dropped to the floor.
"If Ganon really comes back I don't want to be rusty y'know," grinned Link.
Without warning Zelda stood up and embraced Link in a fierce hug.
Link was taken back and was shocked not knowing what to do. Zelda's head was on his shoulder and her back was heaving so he guessed she must be crying.
Still surprised Link tried to soothe her, "Sssh, Zelda, ssh. What are you crying about? You know I always come back to you," smiled Link trying to cheer her up.
Zelda looked up from her hug and looked at Link through her big glassy eyes.
"Li-link," said Zelda through trembling lips, "remember before you left for Termina?"
Link blinked, what does this have to do with anything? "Why...yes I think so..."
"Well I wasn't sure if you'd come back to me, I wasn't sure. But in the end you did come back to me," Zelda forced a smile through hiccupy sobs, "but-b- but last night I had a vision...a dream about you..." Zelda burst into wild sobs again and laid her head on Link's shoulder once again.
Link had never had much experience with girls and he was very unsure about what to do and he was wondering why Zelda made such a big deal about him going. He never thought Zelda really cared for her. He had always been alone and he figured he would always be alone.
Link looked heavenward and stroked Zelda's hair, "tell me about your dream."
Zelda sat up and looked at Link, her face wet. She sniffed and unsuccessfully tried to wipe her tears away.
"Well......Last night.... I was in a sea of blackness.." She stopped to study Link's reaction. Link remained calm and urged her on.
"And I saw you... A green light emanating from the centre of this blackness...and you were struggling...struggling, with it because it was swallowing you and then..." she swallowed another sob, "you were gone...you had disappeared into that blackness, into that giant nightmare..."
"And then...?" asked Link.
"And that's it. My dream finished." Zelda blinked back the last of her tears.
Link smiled, "Zelda, I assure you nothing will happen to me. You see. I'll leave in two weeks and I'll come back in two weeks." said Link matter-of- factly.
Zelda looked down. How could she explain this feeling of foreboding? She was absolutely terrified of Link going but she knew nothing would change his mind...Stubborn, just like her father... *
"So that was all....?" asked Saria still stuck on her Stump. Link lying on the grass in front of her sighed, "Saria you know I always come back to Hyrule. It's my home."
Saria smiled and bent as far as she possibly could (due to her stickiness on the Stump) to ruffle Link's hair, "Zelda has always had visions but she's always been insecure."
"What do you think, Saria?"
"About what?"
"The dream. Do you think, I'm coming back...maybe I'll die..."
Saria looked at Link's sapphire eyes and told him, "Link, with all the powers of the Sage of the Forest that I have, I know you're coming back to Hyrule...."
Link grinned, "Really????"
Saria smiled sadly, "Yes...you will be coming back to Hyrule...but..."
Link leapt up and hugged Saria, "I'll tell Zelda so she won't be so sad!" and ran skipping down the stairs.
But not to us... Saria thought sadly and started playing Saria's Song. Yes, still stuck on her Stump.
*
Link ran up to Zelda who was having breakfast with Impa in the dining room.
Zelda looked up and smiled at seeing Link, "Link!"
Impa glanced at Zelda.
"Zelda!" Link waved and came up to their table, "Guess what Saria told me?"
Zelda grinned remembering all the times he liked keeping her in suspense, "What?"
Link opened his mouth and was about to say something when Impa stood up startling both Link and Zelda.
Impa strode over to Link and looked straight at him. Link didn't flinch.
Zelda looked at Impa and then at Link. "If this is a staring contest..."
Link and Impa both glared at Zelda.
"Okay okay, just saying..." grinned Zelda.
"I just remembered the king wants me to send an errand to Nabooru. I'll be back after dinner, Zelda," Impa bowed and left Link and Zelda alone.
"Well...wasn't that strange?" Zelda broke the silence.
"Mm-hm," mumbled Link.
*
"Your majesty" Link knelt and bowed his head before the King.
"You are Link, my daughter's friend, are you not?" a tall man with dark brown hair sat before Link on a throne covered with gold and jewels. His deep blue eyes stared at Link from under his curly hair and heavy, golden crown.
"Yes, sir," Link replied remembering Zelda had taken him back in time thus no-one had any recollection of Ganon's evil years.
Zelda, standing next to Link, spoke up, "Father, Link and I want to ask you a favour..." *
It had taken some persuading but finally the King had let Link build a ship from the finest wood.
"So, when will you be leaving?" asked Zelda after the ship was almost finished.
Link looked at Zelda, "as soon as I'm finished. In fact in one week."
Zelda bowed her head, her golden locks falling over her face.
Link sighed and dared put his arm around Zelda. "Zelda, don't be sad. We'll see each other again."
Zelda looked up at Link. She picked his hand carefully from her shoulder and walked away.
Link frowned and went back to his ship.
* * * ONE WEEK LATER * * *
The breeze blew through Link's golden bangs as he stared out from his ship, shading his deep-blue eyes from the dazzling sun. Well, this is goodbye Hyrule, I'm finally leaving. He wasn't expecting to say goodbye to anyone. He was going to go off, alone.
Just as he was about to raise the anchor he got a telepathic message from Saria.
Goodbye, Link we will always be friends...always
Link smiled at the thought of his friend Saria. Then he heard his name.
"Link!"
Link turned.
Disclaimer: All characters, places and names within this story belong to Nintendo (from their Legend of Zelda franchise). None of this belongs to me except my own version of the plot in which this story is written from.
Warning: This was written in the whims of boredom. It has drama AND humour in it. NOT a good mix.
*~*~*
"Yes but you know I'm tired.." moaned 14 year old Link lying on a couch.
Impa replied, "What, the Great Hero of Time is tired?"
Zelda smirked, "Huh all you have to do is kill Moblins and that's it. Do you KNOW how hard it is being a princess?" Zelda extended her arm waving it and looked around at the room they were in. There was a couch next to the wall at the far end where Link was lying on and two other seats next to it in which Impa and Zelda were sitting on. They were in one of the many rooms the Castle had. It had been three years since Link had returned from Termina and he had been wandering saving other lands such as Holodrum and Labrynna.
"Look, you don't wake up everyday wondering if you're going to live or die wondering how many times you'll have to wash your tunic from Moblin blood or if you'll eat at all that day," groaned Link.
Zelda and Impa looked at each other. "Link, you were destined for that kind of life."
"Well what a GREAT life," grunted Link and got up from his couch. "I'll be back soon..." and he walked out of the door.
Zelda sighed, "Impa, what's wrong with him? He usually loves feeling 'alive' as he calls it. He has the blood of a warrior."
"Yes Zelda but......" Impa frowned.
"What?"
"No.....nothing....But it seems....well, haven't you ever wondered why you and Link both have the Triforce on your hands?"
"Because it was our destiny."
"Yes. The Hero of Time and the Princess of Destiny. This Castle...your blood...and Link's have a destiny." With that Impa strode out of the room leaving Zelda very confused.
Impa talking nonsense again, thought Zelda. She stood up and looked out of the window. She could see Link walking towards Hyrule Market Town.
*
"Hey Link!" chirped Malon waving at him.
Link stopped and grinned. "Hey Malon, what are you doing here?"
"I came here with my father to deliver some milk but something tells me he fell asleep again."
Link laughed, "Do you want me to find him for you?"
"Why that's just what I was gonna ask you," she grinned.
"Alright." so Link went back towards the Castle. Well they're going to let me in, anyway and I don't feel like just walking... so grinning to himself, Link clambered up the vines , dropped down the hole and carefully walked towards the moat making sure he wasn't seen. He dived into the icy waters and swam until he got to a small ramp. There, as he had predicted, was Talon snoring away. Link walked up to him and prodded the Mario-copy awake.
Talon opened one sleepy eye and saw Link.
Malon may not know it but he's on Shrooms again, Link thought and simply said "Malon" which caused the big lug to leap up and run off flailing his arms all over the place.
"What is up with that dude??" muttered Link. Sighing he took out his ocarina and played the Minuet of the Forest where Saria was sitting on her Stump (as always).
"Jeez, Saria don't you EVER get off that Stump?"
Saria looked up and smiled seeing Link, "I can't Link, I'm stuck."
Link cocked an eyebrow, "Oh really?"
Saria smiled, "Yes Kaepora Gaebora put Super Glue on it and I haven't been able to get off since."
"Riiight....." Link quickly backed away and then suddenly warped to Lake Hylia. Phew, she freaks me out.
Then he heard a voice that chilled him.
"Oh LiiiiiiiIIiiiink!"
"Oh please don't let it be her!" Link turned around and spied Ruto, "crap." He swore under his breath.
Ruto swam up to Link and leapt out of the lake. "Oh Liiink, lets go diving together again!" She was hopping about.
Link rolled his eyes but, having nothing better to do, agreed.
Once in Zora's Domain Ruto dived from her Father's throne room. Link took off his boots and placed them with his sword, shield and other things. Then he dived down after Ruto. After splashing about for two hours Link felt very hungry.
"We've got fish!" offered Ruto.
Link smiled sheepishly, "Your fish is too fresh for my taste. I think I'll go back to the castle now." He collected his things and warped to the Temple of Time where he made his way towards Hyrule Castle. *
Back at the Castle Link sighed and flopped down on the floor. Zelda was walking by when she spotted Link.
"Oh hello there. I'll just leave you and the floor together now...."
Link rolled his eyes and said, "I was tired, ok? This was the first thing I saw so I decided to rest."
"And get trampled on.." smiled Zelda, "So....um what are you doing?"
"Oh I'm just lying on the floor, see? I think you should step back now. Floor's getting jealous."
"Suuure..." Zelda started to walk away when she heard Link's steps behind her. Smiling she turned around a corner and when Link turned around it she leapt at him and tackled him to the ground.
"Uh...owwww," groaned Link.
Zelda shrieked with laughter.
"Okay so what are we having for dinner?" asked Link still on the floor.
Zelda got off him and replied, "Well Impa had to go and do something so I guess it's just us."
"Yup," said Link feeling suddenly sorry for Zelda being ignored by her father and all.
*
"Whooa, that was delicious!" sighed Link licking his lips.
"Yes the cooks make the best roasted cuccos."
Link looked at Zelda and suddenly serious said to her, "Zelda I will be leaving soon."
Zelda dropped her fork. "Wha...but...what..why? Nothing needs to be saved or anything, I haven't had any visions and..."
Link placed his hand on her shoulder to calm her, "I know I know. But I feel so restless and I've heard gossip and people whispering about Ganon coming back to life and....well," Link frowned not knowing how to express himself, "I want to go hone my skills. I've decided to go out to sea to search for adventure and practice."
Zelda was silent. Her eyes had dropped to the floor.
"If Ganon really comes back I don't want to be rusty y'know," grinned Link.
Without warning Zelda stood up and embraced Link in a fierce hug.
Link was taken back and was shocked not knowing what to do. Zelda's head was on his shoulder and her back was heaving so he guessed she must be crying.
Still surprised Link tried to soothe her, "Sssh, Zelda, ssh. What are you crying about? You know I always come back to you," smiled Link trying to cheer her up.
Zelda looked up from her hug and looked at Link through her big glassy eyes.
"Li-link," said Zelda through trembling lips, "remember before you left for Termina?"
Link blinked, what does this have to do with anything? "Why...yes I think so..."
"Well I wasn't sure if you'd come back to me, I wasn't sure. But in the end you did come back to me," Zelda forced a smile through hiccupy sobs, "but-b- but last night I had a vision...a dream about you..." Zelda burst into wild sobs again and laid her head on Link's shoulder once again.
Link had never had much experience with girls and he was very unsure about what to do and he was wondering why Zelda made such a big deal about him going. He never thought Zelda really cared for her. He had always been alone and he figured he would always be alone.
Link looked heavenward and stroked Zelda's hair, "tell me about your dream."
Zelda sat up and looked at Link, her face wet. She sniffed and unsuccessfully tried to wipe her tears away.
"Well......Last night.... I was in a sea of blackness.." She stopped to study Link's reaction. Link remained calm and urged her on.
"And I saw you... A green light emanating from the centre of this blackness...and you were struggling...struggling, with it because it was swallowing you and then..." she swallowed another sob, "you were gone...you had disappeared into that blackness, into that giant nightmare..."
"And then...?" asked Link.
"And that's it. My dream finished." Zelda blinked back the last of her tears.
Link smiled, "Zelda, I assure you nothing will happen to me. You see. I'll leave in two weeks and I'll come back in two weeks." said Link matter-of- factly.
Zelda looked down. How could she explain this feeling of foreboding? She was absolutely terrified of Link going but she knew nothing would change his mind...Stubborn, just like her father... *
"So that was all....?" asked Saria still stuck on her Stump. Link lying on the grass in front of her sighed, "Saria you know I always come back to Hyrule. It's my home."
Saria smiled and bent as far as she possibly could (due to her stickiness on the Stump) to ruffle Link's hair, "Zelda has always had visions but she's always been insecure."
"What do you think, Saria?"
"About what?"
"The dream. Do you think, I'm coming back...maybe I'll die..."
Saria looked at Link's sapphire eyes and told him, "Link, with all the powers of the Sage of the Forest that I have, I know you're coming back to Hyrule...."
Link grinned, "Really????"
Saria smiled sadly, "Yes...you will be coming back to Hyrule...but..."
Link leapt up and hugged Saria, "I'll tell Zelda so she won't be so sad!" and ran skipping down the stairs.
But not to us... Saria thought sadly and started playing Saria's Song. Yes, still stuck on her Stump.
*
Link ran up to Zelda who was having breakfast with Impa in the dining room.
Zelda looked up and smiled at seeing Link, "Link!"
Impa glanced at Zelda.
"Zelda!" Link waved and came up to their table, "Guess what Saria told me?"
Zelda grinned remembering all the times he liked keeping her in suspense, "What?"
Link opened his mouth and was about to say something when Impa stood up startling both Link and Zelda.
Impa strode over to Link and looked straight at him. Link didn't flinch.
Zelda looked at Impa and then at Link. "If this is a staring contest..."
Link and Impa both glared at Zelda.
"Okay okay, just saying..." grinned Zelda.
"I just remembered the king wants me to send an errand to Nabooru. I'll be back after dinner, Zelda," Impa bowed and left Link and Zelda alone.
"Well...wasn't that strange?" Zelda broke the silence.
"Mm-hm," mumbled Link.
*
"Your majesty" Link knelt and bowed his head before the King.
"You are Link, my daughter's friend, are you not?" a tall man with dark brown hair sat before Link on a throne covered with gold and jewels. His deep blue eyes stared at Link from under his curly hair and heavy, golden crown.
"Yes, sir," Link replied remembering Zelda had taken him back in time thus no-one had any recollection of Ganon's evil years.
Zelda, standing next to Link, spoke up, "Father, Link and I want to ask you a favour..." *
It had taken some persuading but finally the King had let Link build a ship from the finest wood.
"So, when will you be leaving?" asked Zelda after the ship was almost finished.
Link looked at Zelda, "as soon as I'm finished. In fact in one week."
Zelda bowed her head, her golden locks falling over her face.
Link sighed and dared put his arm around Zelda. "Zelda, don't be sad. We'll see each other again."
Zelda looked up at Link. She picked his hand carefully from her shoulder and walked away.
Link frowned and went back to his ship.
* * * ONE WEEK LATER * * *
The breeze blew through Link's golden bangs as he stared out from his ship, shading his deep-blue eyes from the dazzling sun. Well, this is goodbye Hyrule, I'm finally leaving. He wasn't expecting to say goodbye to anyone. He was going to go off, alone.
Just as he was about to raise the anchor he got a telepathic message from Saria.
Goodbye, Link we will always be friends...always
Link smiled at the thought of his friend Saria. Then he heard his name.
"Link!"
Link turned.