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Author's Notes: My first shot at a game fic so don't laugh. Flames will be used to make s'mores.
Three Sapphires, Two Rubies, One Emerald
Prophecy
Three Sapphires set in Golden Time; Two Rubies of Light and Shadow; One Emerald of a Spirit's Sigh; Surrounded by Forest; Protected by Fire; Healed by Water; From the Ashes of a Land Trying to Live Again; They will Save It and Bring about a Golden Age; Aided by Elders of Shadow and Light; Backed by the Strength of the Spirits
Chapter 1
A Hylian mother ran into the forest, two children cradled in her arms. Her daughter awoke and watched her mother with solemn eyes, and the mother choked slightly.
'My children know I'm dying,' she thought as her son stared at her the same way a few moments later. She soon found herself before a great tree, which shifted until it appeared to have a face.
"What goes on here?" the Deku Tree asked, staring at the mother and her children.
The mother placed her children before the majestic tree, knowing him to be one of the great ones. "Please, take care of my children," she said as she collapsed, a pool of blood finally spilling through the magic bandages.
The Deku Tree frowned as he stared at the children. 'The boy is a child of destiny, the one I saw in my dream. The girl is an unknown, a wild card. Maybe she will be of use to her brother,' he thought as he sensed she possessed some of the power her brother did.
Saria appeared and her eyes grew wide. The Deku Tree called her forward smiling sadly at the young forest sage. Saria was the forest sage's third incarnation, not to waken unless the world was in grave peril. He had a feeling that the time of her awakening drew near. "Saria, child, take these children and place them next to my roots, they must age a bit before they may join you in the Kokiri forest."
Saria gave wide berth to the dead body of their mother before picking the children up and advancing on the Great Deku Tree. She then placed them among the roots, and the Deku Tree tended to them as he did his own young Kokiri, with only a few alterations in the nutrition.
*Five Years Later*
Saria grinned as she led her two new playmates out to be greeted by the rest of the Kokiri. They had already prepared a house for the two and they were quick to get acclimated into the group. 'It will be fun watching them grow,' Saria thought as she watched the two. There was already trouble brewing between Link and Mido but that couldn't be helped. Neither of the twins had a fairy, which Mido was quick to note.
"Before you two go," Saria said, catching their attention, "I must warn you to stay away from the Lost Woods. As you two don't have fairies, you will be lost forever if you should venture in."
Link and Leia nodded solemnly, taking Saria's warning to heart. The Deku Tree had also warned them to listen to anything Saria said. They knew better than to disobey the father tree. Saria smiled and walked to her own house. It was time to have some fun.
*Hyrule Castle*
Five year old Zelda played with the two surviving Sheikah boys while Impa talked to his majesty. "Sheik! That's not fair!" Zelda shrieked as the five year old Sheikah grabbed the flag and disappeared.
His seven year old brother laughed, ruby eyes dancing. "Sheik, she's right. You shouldn't do what either of us can't."
Sheik appeared, head bowed in shame. "You would be able to do it if you weren't so badly injured right now, brother," he whispered.
Zelda cocked her head at the older, bandaged boy. She thought he wasn't supposed to be playing with them but he assured her it was fine. "What did happen, Majic?"
"We were ambushed, by a number of rogues of our people" the older boy said quietly, "Nearly everyone was killed, and then the great Impa came and destroyed most of the rogues. There are probably more of them, and I think she's going to flush the rest of them out soon. She will be able to tell the traitors from the faithful."
Zelda closed her eyes, and Majic felt bed, lowering his own ruby ones. Sheik watched the two curious. He knew something was up. He glared at his brother, "You promised you wouldn't act like that again. It scares me."
Majic looked up at his younger brother, startled, and then smiled. "Sorry Sheik, though it is time I started my own Sheikah training."
"When you are well, I shall train you," Impa said from behind him, "But right now, both of you are to stay here at the palace. I shall return when you are better. Zelda, I'm sorry but you shall have a substitute nanny for a few weeks."
Zelda gave a soft smile and nodded, "Do what you must Impa. I'm ready to terrorize."
Impa barked a laugh before backing up and disappearing in traditional Sheikah way, in a flash of light.
*Gerudo Valley*
Soruna growled, not understanding why her daughter was still around. The strong man she had captured and bred with had given her daughters, yes, but both had strawberry blond hair instead of deep red and emerald green eyes instead of golden brown. What was more, both had pointed ears. They were less Gerudo and more Hylian. Sure the Gerudo aspect was there but it was not enough to sate the anger of the die hard Gerudo.
A hand was placed on hers, and Soruna turned to see their eighteen year old king, Ganondorf. "You killed both your newborn and your husband?" he asked, eyebrow raised.
"Nayla should die also," Soruna growled, turning back to where her five year old daughter was playing and training with Nabooru.
"That would be unwise," Ganondorf said, "As the spirit sage has taken a liking to her."
It was discovered early that Nabooru had the mark of the Spirit Sage, and she knew what the mark meant, though not of the past it had. Nabooru used that mark to save the young girl she was training to be a warrior priestess of the sages.
Ganondorf gave an evil smirk, "She will die if you choose to follow me. Soon I will have more power than you can imagine."
"I will follow you anywhere my king," Soruna said, giving him a formal bow.
Ganondorf grinned as he drew her to his chambers. She was older yes, but she was among the most beautiful of the diehard Gerudos and not likely to get pregnant. He also was in desperate need of a way to relieve stress.
Nabooru frowned as she watched Ganondorf lead away her charge's mother. She then looked at the younger child who was currently literally half her age. "I'm going to have to send you away to train," the sage said finally.
Nayla looked startled, and her eyes began to tear. Nabooru shook her head, "I'll send you to one of the other desert folk and warn them to hide you and keep up your training," she said softly as she knocked the girl out, "I will seek out another priestess to join you. Very few have that talent, and four potentials were just killed by our people, I doubt there are many left."
She bundled up her small charge and journeyed to another tribe when night fell. The other tribe, loyal only to the spirit sage, vowed they would protect the girl with her life.
*Six Years Later, Kakariko Village*
Shiek groaned as he finished up the last chore. To his surprise, there were quite a few loyal Sheikah left, and they stepped up his training when they realized he was absorbing it quickly. It was as if they knew something was going to happen. He shrugged and admired his brother from afar. They were very close still, though their training had begun to differ. It seemed that Majic had the talent to become a priest of the Sage of Time. No one really knew who that sage was but he was happy his brother had that privilege. Impa had hinted at he himself being the Priest of Shadow.
Sheik grinned as he thought of his last conversation with the woman he thought to be his Aunt. She had nearly told him outright what he was to be with a few more days training. His danger sense went off and he quickly dodged an attack, grin not coming off his face, he countered, and quickly finished off the fight before it really even began.
His trainer grinned at him, "Well done, you will indeed make a fine Priest of the Shadows. A little more combat training and you shall begin what is expected of as a priest."
Sheik nodded and his instructor began his final combat lessons.
*Zora's Domain*
King Zora groaned as Arun's attempt at befriending his daughter went wrong, again. The boy really didn't seem to realize that being over affectionate was the wrong way to go. He sweatdropped as Arun once again got hit over the head with a pot.
"Arun, please come here," King Zora said, summoning the boy, "Ruto, please feed Lord Jabu Jabu."
Ruto nodded and got a fish, and the king looked over at Arun, "My boy, Ruto is not going to love you. Why do you try so hard?"
"Cause it feels right," the boy said sulkily, his fins drooping.
King Zora frowned, "I do not like you bothering my daughter like this. You are to remain outside this domain until you are trained enough to control yourself! It is bad enough that stranger came around and bothered my daughter."
King Zora motioned for one of his Zora guards to take the young Zora in hand. Arun looked betrayed as he watched King Zora, eyes wide. "B-b- but......"
King Zora silenced him with a look and the boy was taken away. Only one of the guards stayed with him to help with training.
*Goron City*
Big Brother Darunia frowned as a plate of rocks was brought to him by the fire priestess. "Any word on Dodongo's Cavern?"
She hesitated, and then nodded, "The dodongos have been revived, the way is shut tight. I could do nothing."
Darunia choked on his rock, and stared at the small morsels that were left. "We must ration things then," he said huskily.
The female Goron nodded to her leader, and Darunia watched her go. She was one of the few female Gorons in the entire city, and very beautiful by Goron standards. She was a bit tall, and more slender than other Gorons. She had paler skin, and her arms and legs seemed better suited to her body. 'Sonnet would make a good wife,' he thought as he stared towards the statue that led to the fire temple, 'I am being rather hard on her right now though.'
*Desert Colossus*
Nayla went into the next round of attacks with vigor unmatched by her attacker. She quickly dispatched him, and turned to the next band of renegades. Ganondorf would think twice before stealing from them again. 'I must fulfill my duties to Nabooru,' the young girl thought grimly as she kept attacking.
*Kokiri Forest*
"Why did he summon you and not me, the great Mido?" Mido growled out.
Link looked startled and his new fairy friend groaned. Leia scowled, "You get summoned enough Mr. Frowns."
Link chuckled at his sister's name for the bully he was always at odds with. Mido scowled at her and turned his nose up, "You at least ought to equip a sword and shield if you want to see the Great Deku Tree. I'll not let you through otherwise."
"You don't have your equipment ready," Link pointed out.
Mido gave him an incredulous stare before scowling again, "So? I know I don't. I still won't let you through."
Leia tugged on Link's arm, "C'mon Link, maybe Saria knows where we can find a sword."
Link frowned and counted the rupees in his wallet. "I have enough for a shield. You talk to Saria for me?"
Leia nodded, her own recent fairy friend trailing behind her. Navi flew in front of Link's face, "Why are we going on some wild goose chase?"
"Cause I have to if I want to see the Great Deku Tree," Link answered.
Navi sighed as she hid in her charge's hat. 'Oh well,' she thought, 'He's going to need them anyways.'
Link got his shield and ran over to where Saria was. He looked around for his twin, "Where's Leia?"
Saria sighed, "She went looking for your sword. She wanted to know if there were two so she could have one."
Link sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Why can't I have a normal sister?"
Saria giggled, "Because you aren't normal yourself. I don't know where the sword is and as far as I know there's only one."
Link nodded, "I'll look myself then."
Saria waved, and Link turned to start off, only to find his sister behind him, grinning, "Look what I found."
She handed him the Kokiri sword, "It was in the obstacle course the Know it all brothers set up."
Link kissed his sister on the cheek, and started off for Mido again, Leia still following.
Link groaned, "He didn't summon you."
"So?" Leia asked, as they got past Mido.
"You don't have a weapon," Link tried again.
Leia pouted, "You won't protect me brother dearest?"
Link cringed, he hated it when she pulled that look. "Damn puppy dog eyes of doom," he muttered as his sister grinned.
Navi flew up to the Deku Tree as Link grabbed the last of the deku sticks for him and his sister.
The tree opened its eyes and watched Leia curiously for a moment before asking Link to break the curse.
"I'll do it. Don't worry," Link said with a nod.
Leia got up, dusting off her green dress, "I'll help too!"
The tree opened its mouth, "Leia, you will stay here and help another way."
Leia pouted, but complied as she watched her brother disappear into the tree's gaping maw.
Leia looked up, "What do I do?"
"Keep me alive until his task is finished," the tree wheezed, "Use your power of light to keep the darkness at bay."
Leia's eyes widened and she quickly knelt beside the tree. 'He's going to die anyways,' the eleven year old realized as she listened to Kalen's instructions. Her fairy friend was being as patient as he could.
*Meanwhile, Inside the Tree*
Link looked down through the web curiously, and then looked up. Navi spoke up, "Maybe if you got all the way up there you could break it."
Link nodded, and quickly destroyed the plants around him, grabbing the Deku nuts. He then climbed the ladder and jumped to the path ahead of him. He frowned as he saw the little skull spiders and grabbed the map, "Can't climb that way with them there."
He continued up the path until he came to the door. Navi looked ready to say something but he opened it without her help, rolling his eyes. He was startled as the door clanged shut, and turned to see the bars covering it.
An odd sound was heard and Link quickly jumped out of the way of a nut. He looked over to see the Scrub pointing its nose at him. "Snot nuts?" he asked himself as he brought out his shield.
After sending back the scrub's boogers, he ran up to stop it from disappearing in the ground again. "Please don't hurt me!" the thing wheezed.
Link sweatdropped as it gave him a hint that he wasn't sure would do him any good. Shrugging, he stored it away in his mind and watched the thing bounce away. He looked up at Navi who had a sweatdrop, "Stupid things."
The bars then lifted and Link ran into the next room, and jumped over to the chest. He winced as the platform behind him fell. "Great," he muttered grabbing the slingshot from the chest, "This is going to be annoying isn't it?"
"Hurry up!" Navi screeched, "The Deku Tree's going to die and you'll be trapped in here!"
Link winced and picked up the pace.
*Outside*
Leia groaned as she felt her own power dwindling. She collapsed, and looked up at the tree. The Deku Tree sighed, "Thank you child. I shall survive long enough now."
Leia knew tears were streaming down her cheeks, but couldn't check them. "But......"
"Eventually you and Link shall leave here for the palace. Do not grieve for me child. Rest so when your brother returns you may leave."
"But I don't have a weapon," she muttered as she closed her eyes.
The snapping of a few branches was heard as a pair of newly forged daggers embedded themselves in the ground beside her. "Kalen, protect her until the sage she is meant to be with is met."
Kalen bobbed in understanding before resting on the girl's chest and giving her energy.
*Inside*
Link quickly shot Queen Gohma's eye smirking as she fell from the ceiling. He pulled out his sword and attacked, quickly killing the creature.
"She didn't hit me once!" he cheered picking up what was left behind. He suddenly felt stronger as he turned to the blue portal. He stepped inside and allowed himself to be spirited off.
He landed outside the tree just as Leia woke up and picked up her daggers. She ran to his side, and looked forlornly at the Great Deku Tree. "I broke the curse, Leia, its ok," Link muttered as his sister suddenly hugged him to hide her tears.
"No Link," the Deku Tree said softly. Slowly, he explained what he needed to and gave Link the Kokiri Emerald for safe keeping. Link held his tears in and dragged his sister away as the Great Deku Tree began to lose the life he had left in him. By the time they reached the gateway, the tree was gone.
Kalen spoke to Navi quietly, "They're too young for this."
Navi bobbed in agreement, "Everything has already been set in motion."
Kalen sighed, and watched as Leia tightened her pony tail before hiding in one of the bows of her green dress.
Navi hid in Link's hat, hiding her sorrow from the twins and her fairy compatriot.
Link rudely shoved Mido out of the way as Mido expressed his anger, believing Link killed the Great Deku Tree. He then proceeded to the exit at the other end of the Kokiri forest and pulled his sister out with him. Leia gave a brave smile as they crossed the bridge.
"I knew you two would leave," said a soft voice.
Link and Leia turned guiltily towards Saria. Saria took a deep breath and sighed. "I knew it, because you two are so different from me and my friends. I will miss you."
"Saria," Link said, wanting to comfort his friend and tell her he would stay. No, he knew he had to follow the Great Deku Tree's orders. Saria knew that also.
"Please," she said softly, holding out two ocarinas, "Please take these with you."
Link took his and held it a moment before returning his gaze to Saria. He then turned tail and ran, not being able to deal with saying goodbye.
Leia shook her head and hugged Saria, "Thank you. We'll be back. You just wait."
Saria nodded and watched sadly as Leia ran after her brother.
*Hyrule Field*
Link paused, catching his breath a bit before walking forward. He stopped as an owl called out to him.
Leia ran out and frowned when she did not immediately see her brother. She walked around the corner only to bump into him. He glared reproachfully at her as the owl flew away.
"Sorry Link," she said sheepishly as he scowled at her.
Link snorted, "C'mon let's go."
Leia nodded and they began their journey.
*Hyrule Castle*
Zelda dreamed the same dream for the seventh time in a row and awoke with a start. It was still dark outside the castle, but she had a feeling the day would bring great changes. She padded over to the window and opened it, allowing a fresh breeze to blow in.
She breathed in the fresh air and watched as the sun began to rise over the hills. "Beautiful," she murmured, wishing her dreams had been like the sunrise.
"Not as beautiful as you're going to be," said Impa from behind her. Zelda turned around, eyes smiling.
"Same dream?" Impa asked, patting a stool.
Zelda sat, nodding, her eyes becoming worried once more. "Something big is going to happen, and I can't stop it."
"You do what you can," Impa said softly, "It's nothing to be ashamed of or worry over."
Zelda gave her nurse a pained look and flung herself into Impa's arms, crying.
Majic listened from the doorway, frowning, and wishing he could help.
*Hyrule Field*
Link grinned as he saw the sun rising. "Finally!" he cheered, waking his sister in the process. They had gotten to the castle around eleven, and set up camp outside the closed gate. Leia had taken first watch, amazingly taking care of the Stalchildren herself when they popped out. Link took second watch, easily dispatching anything that came his way. It was still tiring though.
A crow sounded, and the last stalchildren disappeared into the dirt. Link and Leia turned as the bridge was lowered. Leia stretched. "About time," she muttered.
Link agreed. They quickly went in, to find the market place already bustling with people. Leia looked around, eyes wide. She then ran over to one of the many tables covered with goods, looking for anything that caught her interest.
Link groaned, and then spotted a girl sitting glumly by a fountain. He found his curiosity growing and approached her. "Hi," he said.
She looked up at him, startled. "You're not from around here are you?"
Link shook his head and waited until she said something else.
She then snapped her fingers and gave a small cheer, "You must be a fairy boy from the forest! Hello fairy boy!"
Link groaned at the nickname, "My name's Link, not Fairy Boy."
The girl paid no attention, "My name's Malon. My dad owns LonLon ranch! He went up to the castle to deliver milk and hasn't returned yet. He probably fell asleep. What a thing for an adult to do!"
Link shrugged, "If I see him I'll tell him you're waiting."
Malon once again ignored him as she stared up to the palace with a forlorn look. Link sighed and walked away after spying a shooting game he wanted to try.
Leia pulled her purchase close to her chest, ignoring Kalen's grumbling. She looked for her brother and frowned when she didn't see him. She then overheard two men talking.
"I can't believe you got all the way to the castle!" one laughed with glee.
The other was trembling, "I got all the way there and got stuck in a drain pipe where the guards caught me. I nearly got to see Princess Zelda."
"Pity the guards are now doubled," the other said with a bit of sympathy before his mirth overcame him once again.
Leia groaned, and looked around for her brother once more. She then spied him coming out of a shooting game with a grin on his face.
She ran up to him, "C'mon let's go!"
Link was startled as his sister pulled him away, heading for the castle. They were stopped by the owl again.
Leia groaned, 'He really likes the sound of his own hooty voice doesn't he?'
She then spied a vine growing along the cliff face. She grinned, and climbed. She looked down as the owl flew away, and watched her brother from her perch.
Link ignored his sister, knowing where she had gone. He had spied something golden in the tree and wanted to grab it, like he had the ones in the Deku Tree. Rolling into the tree in front of him, he knocked the gold Skultulla out, and slashed at it.
Leia wrinkled her nose as Link climbed up to where she was. "What was that?"
"A gold skultulla. They leave tokens. I'm gonna collect 'em."
Leia shrugged, "Let's get going."
Link nodded, and they set out for the castle.
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*Omake*
The tree opened its mouth, "Leia, you will stay here and help another way."
Leia pouted, but complied as she watched her brother disappear into the tree's gaping maw.
Leia looked up, "What do I do?"
"Go around the back," the Deku Tree instructed.
Once she was there she noticed a horrible bit of wood rot there. "If you would be so kind as to scratch my back for me," the Deku Tree said, "I would be forever grateful."
Leia sweatdropped as Kalen dropped a wooden back scratcher into her hands.
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Author's Notes: Confused yet? Good. Like I said, this is my first time writing a fic based off a game. Please don't be too cruel when you review. Oh yeah, reviews are sweet, I love mail. ^^ *Hint Hint*
Author's Notes: My first shot at a game fic so don't laugh. Flames will be used to make s'mores.
Three Sapphires, Two Rubies, One Emerald
Prophecy
Three Sapphires set in Golden Time; Two Rubies of Light and Shadow; One Emerald of a Spirit's Sigh; Surrounded by Forest; Protected by Fire; Healed by Water; From the Ashes of a Land Trying to Live Again; They will Save It and Bring about a Golden Age; Aided by Elders of Shadow and Light; Backed by the Strength of the Spirits
Chapter 1
A Hylian mother ran into the forest, two children cradled in her arms. Her daughter awoke and watched her mother with solemn eyes, and the mother choked slightly.
'My children know I'm dying,' she thought as her son stared at her the same way a few moments later. She soon found herself before a great tree, which shifted until it appeared to have a face.
"What goes on here?" the Deku Tree asked, staring at the mother and her children.
The mother placed her children before the majestic tree, knowing him to be one of the great ones. "Please, take care of my children," she said as she collapsed, a pool of blood finally spilling through the magic bandages.
The Deku Tree frowned as he stared at the children. 'The boy is a child of destiny, the one I saw in my dream. The girl is an unknown, a wild card. Maybe she will be of use to her brother,' he thought as he sensed she possessed some of the power her brother did.
Saria appeared and her eyes grew wide. The Deku Tree called her forward smiling sadly at the young forest sage. Saria was the forest sage's third incarnation, not to waken unless the world was in grave peril. He had a feeling that the time of her awakening drew near. "Saria, child, take these children and place them next to my roots, they must age a bit before they may join you in the Kokiri forest."
Saria gave wide berth to the dead body of their mother before picking the children up and advancing on the Great Deku Tree. She then placed them among the roots, and the Deku Tree tended to them as he did his own young Kokiri, with only a few alterations in the nutrition.
*Five Years Later*
Saria grinned as she led her two new playmates out to be greeted by the rest of the Kokiri. They had already prepared a house for the two and they were quick to get acclimated into the group. 'It will be fun watching them grow,' Saria thought as she watched the two. There was already trouble brewing between Link and Mido but that couldn't be helped. Neither of the twins had a fairy, which Mido was quick to note.
"Before you two go," Saria said, catching their attention, "I must warn you to stay away from the Lost Woods. As you two don't have fairies, you will be lost forever if you should venture in."
Link and Leia nodded solemnly, taking Saria's warning to heart. The Deku Tree had also warned them to listen to anything Saria said. They knew better than to disobey the father tree. Saria smiled and walked to her own house. It was time to have some fun.
*Hyrule Castle*
Five year old Zelda played with the two surviving Sheikah boys while Impa talked to his majesty. "Sheik! That's not fair!" Zelda shrieked as the five year old Sheikah grabbed the flag and disappeared.
His seven year old brother laughed, ruby eyes dancing. "Sheik, she's right. You shouldn't do what either of us can't."
Sheik appeared, head bowed in shame. "You would be able to do it if you weren't so badly injured right now, brother," he whispered.
Zelda cocked her head at the older, bandaged boy. She thought he wasn't supposed to be playing with them but he assured her it was fine. "What did happen, Majic?"
"We were ambushed, by a number of rogues of our people" the older boy said quietly, "Nearly everyone was killed, and then the great Impa came and destroyed most of the rogues. There are probably more of them, and I think she's going to flush the rest of them out soon. She will be able to tell the traitors from the faithful."
Zelda closed her eyes, and Majic felt bed, lowering his own ruby ones. Sheik watched the two curious. He knew something was up. He glared at his brother, "You promised you wouldn't act like that again. It scares me."
Majic looked up at his younger brother, startled, and then smiled. "Sorry Sheik, though it is time I started my own Sheikah training."
"When you are well, I shall train you," Impa said from behind him, "But right now, both of you are to stay here at the palace. I shall return when you are better. Zelda, I'm sorry but you shall have a substitute nanny for a few weeks."
Zelda gave a soft smile and nodded, "Do what you must Impa. I'm ready to terrorize."
Impa barked a laugh before backing up and disappearing in traditional Sheikah way, in a flash of light.
*Gerudo Valley*
Soruna growled, not understanding why her daughter was still around. The strong man she had captured and bred with had given her daughters, yes, but both had strawberry blond hair instead of deep red and emerald green eyes instead of golden brown. What was more, both had pointed ears. They were less Gerudo and more Hylian. Sure the Gerudo aspect was there but it was not enough to sate the anger of the die hard Gerudo.
A hand was placed on hers, and Soruna turned to see their eighteen year old king, Ganondorf. "You killed both your newborn and your husband?" he asked, eyebrow raised.
"Nayla should die also," Soruna growled, turning back to where her five year old daughter was playing and training with Nabooru.
"That would be unwise," Ganondorf said, "As the spirit sage has taken a liking to her."
It was discovered early that Nabooru had the mark of the Spirit Sage, and she knew what the mark meant, though not of the past it had. Nabooru used that mark to save the young girl she was training to be a warrior priestess of the sages.
Ganondorf gave an evil smirk, "She will die if you choose to follow me. Soon I will have more power than you can imagine."
"I will follow you anywhere my king," Soruna said, giving him a formal bow.
Ganondorf grinned as he drew her to his chambers. She was older yes, but she was among the most beautiful of the diehard Gerudos and not likely to get pregnant. He also was in desperate need of a way to relieve stress.
Nabooru frowned as she watched Ganondorf lead away her charge's mother. She then looked at the younger child who was currently literally half her age. "I'm going to have to send you away to train," the sage said finally.
Nayla looked startled, and her eyes began to tear. Nabooru shook her head, "I'll send you to one of the other desert folk and warn them to hide you and keep up your training," she said softly as she knocked the girl out, "I will seek out another priestess to join you. Very few have that talent, and four potentials were just killed by our people, I doubt there are many left."
She bundled up her small charge and journeyed to another tribe when night fell. The other tribe, loyal only to the spirit sage, vowed they would protect the girl with her life.
*Six Years Later, Kakariko Village*
Shiek groaned as he finished up the last chore. To his surprise, there were quite a few loyal Sheikah left, and they stepped up his training when they realized he was absorbing it quickly. It was as if they knew something was going to happen. He shrugged and admired his brother from afar. They were very close still, though their training had begun to differ. It seemed that Majic had the talent to become a priest of the Sage of Time. No one really knew who that sage was but he was happy his brother had that privilege. Impa had hinted at he himself being the Priest of Shadow.
Sheik grinned as he thought of his last conversation with the woman he thought to be his Aunt. She had nearly told him outright what he was to be with a few more days training. His danger sense went off and he quickly dodged an attack, grin not coming off his face, he countered, and quickly finished off the fight before it really even began.
His trainer grinned at him, "Well done, you will indeed make a fine Priest of the Shadows. A little more combat training and you shall begin what is expected of as a priest."
Sheik nodded and his instructor began his final combat lessons.
*Zora's Domain*
King Zora groaned as Arun's attempt at befriending his daughter went wrong, again. The boy really didn't seem to realize that being over affectionate was the wrong way to go. He sweatdropped as Arun once again got hit over the head with a pot.
"Arun, please come here," King Zora said, summoning the boy, "Ruto, please feed Lord Jabu Jabu."
Ruto nodded and got a fish, and the king looked over at Arun, "My boy, Ruto is not going to love you. Why do you try so hard?"
"Cause it feels right," the boy said sulkily, his fins drooping.
King Zora frowned, "I do not like you bothering my daughter like this. You are to remain outside this domain until you are trained enough to control yourself! It is bad enough that stranger came around and bothered my daughter."
King Zora motioned for one of his Zora guards to take the young Zora in hand. Arun looked betrayed as he watched King Zora, eyes wide. "B-b- but......"
King Zora silenced him with a look and the boy was taken away. Only one of the guards stayed with him to help with training.
*Goron City*
Big Brother Darunia frowned as a plate of rocks was brought to him by the fire priestess. "Any word on Dodongo's Cavern?"
She hesitated, and then nodded, "The dodongos have been revived, the way is shut tight. I could do nothing."
Darunia choked on his rock, and stared at the small morsels that were left. "We must ration things then," he said huskily.
The female Goron nodded to her leader, and Darunia watched her go. She was one of the few female Gorons in the entire city, and very beautiful by Goron standards. She was a bit tall, and more slender than other Gorons. She had paler skin, and her arms and legs seemed better suited to her body. 'Sonnet would make a good wife,' he thought as he stared towards the statue that led to the fire temple, 'I am being rather hard on her right now though.'
*Desert Colossus*
Nayla went into the next round of attacks with vigor unmatched by her attacker. She quickly dispatched him, and turned to the next band of renegades. Ganondorf would think twice before stealing from them again. 'I must fulfill my duties to Nabooru,' the young girl thought grimly as she kept attacking.
*Kokiri Forest*
"Why did he summon you and not me, the great Mido?" Mido growled out.
Link looked startled and his new fairy friend groaned. Leia scowled, "You get summoned enough Mr. Frowns."
Link chuckled at his sister's name for the bully he was always at odds with. Mido scowled at her and turned his nose up, "You at least ought to equip a sword and shield if you want to see the Great Deku Tree. I'll not let you through otherwise."
"You don't have your equipment ready," Link pointed out.
Mido gave him an incredulous stare before scowling again, "So? I know I don't. I still won't let you through."
Leia tugged on Link's arm, "C'mon Link, maybe Saria knows where we can find a sword."
Link frowned and counted the rupees in his wallet. "I have enough for a shield. You talk to Saria for me?"
Leia nodded, her own recent fairy friend trailing behind her. Navi flew in front of Link's face, "Why are we going on some wild goose chase?"
"Cause I have to if I want to see the Great Deku Tree," Link answered.
Navi sighed as she hid in her charge's hat. 'Oh well,' she thought, 'He's going to need them anyways.'
Link got his shield and ran over to where Saria was. He looked around for his twin, "Where's Leia?"
Saria sighed, "She went looking for your sword. She wanted to know if there were two so she could have one."
Link sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Why can't I have a normal sister?"
Saria giggled, "Because you aren't normal yourself. I don't know where the sword is and as far as I know there's only one."
Link nodded, "I'll look myself then."
Saria waved, and Link turned to start off, only to find his sister behind him, grinning, "Look what I found."
She handed him the Kokiri sword, "It was in the obstacle course the Know it all brothers set up."
Link kissed his sister on the cheek, and started off for Mido again, Leia still following.
Link groaned, "He didn't summon you."
"So?" Leia asked, as they got past Mido.
"You don't have a weapon," Link tried again.
Leia pouted, "You won't protect me brother dearest?"
Link cringed, he hated it when she pulled that look. "Damn puppy dog eyes of doom," he muttered as his sister grinned.
Navi flew up to the Deku Tree as Link grabbed the last of the deku sticks for him and his sister.
The tree opened its eyes and watched Leia curiously for a moment before asking Link to break the curse.
"I'll do it. Don't worry," Link said with a nod.
Leia got up, dusting off her green dress, "I'll help too!"
The tree opened its mouth, "Leia, you will stay here and help another way."
Leia pouted, but complied as she watched her brother disappear into the tree's gaping maw.
Leia looked up, "What do I do?"
"Keep me alive until his task is finished," the tree wheezed, "Use your power of light to keep the darkness at bay."
Leia's eyes widened and she quickly knelt beside the tree. 'He's going to die anyways,' the eleven year old realized as she listened to Kalen's instructions. Her fairy friend was being as patient as he could.
*Meanwhile, Inside the Tree*
Link looked down through the web curiously, and then looked up. Navi spoke up, "Maybe if you got all the way up there you could break it."
Link nodded, and quickly destroyed the plants around him, grabbing the Deku nuts. He then climbed the ladder and jumped to the path ahead of him. He frowned as he saw the little skull spiders and grabbed the map, "Can't climb that way with them there."
He continued up the path until he came to the door. Navi looked ready to say something but he opened it without her help, rolling his eyes. He was startled as the door clanged shut, and turned to see the bars covering it.
An odd sound was heard and Link quickly jumped out of the way of a nut. He looked over to see the Scrub pointing its nose at him. "Snot nuts?" he asked himself as he brought out his shield.
After sending back the scrub's boogers, he ran up to stop it from disappearing in the ground again. "Please don't hurt me!" the thing wheezed.
Link sweatdropped as it gave him a hint that he wasn't sure would do him any good. Shrugging, he stored it away in his mind and watched the thing bounce away. He looked up at Navi who had a sweatdrop, "Stupid things."
The bars then lifted and Link ran into the next room, and jumped over to the chest. He winced as the platform behind him fell. "Great," he muttered grabbing the slingshot from the chest, "This is going to be annoying isn't it?"
"Hurry up!" Navi screeched, "The Deku Tree's going to die and you'll be trapped in here!"
Link winced and picked up the pace.
*Outside*
Leia groaned as she felt her own power dwindling. She collapsed, and looked up at the tree. The Deku Tree sighed, "Thank you child. I shall survive long enough now."
Leia knew tears were streaming down her cheeks, but couldn't check them. "But......"
"Eventually you and Link shall leave here for the palace. Do not grieve for me child. Rest so when your brother returns you may leave."
"But I don't have a weapon," she muttered as she closed her eyes.
The snapping of a few branches was heard as a pair of newly forged daggers embedded themselves in the ground beside her. "Kalen, protect her until the sage she is meant to be with is met."
Kalen bobbed in understanding before resting on the girl's chest and giving her energy.
*Inside*
Link quickly shot Queen Gohma's eye smirking as she fell from the ceiling. He pulled out his sword and attacked, quickly killing the creature.
"She didn't hit me once!" he cheered picking up what was left behind. He suddenly felt stronger as he turned to the blue portal. He stepped inside and allowed himself to be spirited off.
He landed outside the tree just as Leia woke up and picked up her daggers. She ran to his side, and looked forlornly at the Great Deku Tree. "I broke the curse, Leia, its ok," Link muttered as his sister suddenly hugged him to hide her tears.
"No Link," the Deku Tree said softly. Slowly, he explained what he needed to and gave Link the Kokiri Emerald for safe keeping. Link held his tears in and dragged his sister away as the Great Deku Tree began to lose the life he had left in him. By the time they reached the gateway, the tree was gone.
Kalen spoke to Navi quietly, "They're too young for this."
Navi bobbed in agreement, "Everything has already been set in motion."
Kalen sighed, and watched as Leia tightened her pony tail before hiding in one of the bows of her green dress.
Navi hid in Link's hat, hiding her sorrow from the twins and her fairy compatriot.
Link rudely shoved Mido out of the way as Mido expressed his anger, believing Link killed the Great Deku Tree. He then proceeded to the exit at the other end of the Kokiri forest and pulled his sister out with him. Leia gave a brave smile as they crossed the bridge.
"I knew you two would leave," said a soft voice.
Link and Leia turned guiltily towards Saria. Saria took a deep breath and sighed. "I knew it, because you two are so different from me and my friends. I will miss you."
"Saria," Link said, wanting to comfort his friend and tell her he would stay. No, he knew he had to follow the Great Deku Tree's orders. Saria knew that also.
"Please," she said softly, holding out two ocarinas, "Please take these with you."
Link took his and held it a moment before returning his gaze to Saria. He then turned tail and ran, not being able to deal with saying goodbye.
Leia shook her head and hugged Saria, "Thank you. We'll be back. You just wait."
Saria nodded and watched sadly as Leia ran after her brother.
*Hyrule Field*
Link paused, catching his breath a bit before walking forward. He stopped as an owl called out to him.
Leia ran out and frowned when she did not immediately see her brother. She walked around the corner only to bump into him. He glared reproachfully at her as the owl flew away.
"Sorry Link," she said sheepishly as he scowled at her.
Link snorted, "C'mon let's go."
Leia nodded and they began their journey.
*Hyrule Castle*
Zelda dreamed the same dream for the seventh time in a row and awoke with a start. It was still dark outside the castle, but she had a feeling the day would bring great changes. She padded over to the window and opened it, allowing a fresh breeze to blow in.
She breathed in the fresh air and watched as the sun began to rise over the hills. "Beautiful," she murmured, wishing her dreams had been like the sunrise.
"Not as beautiful as you're going to be," said Impa from behind her. Zelda turned around, eyes smiling.
"Same dream?" Impa asked, patting a stool.
Zelda sat, nodding, her eyes becoming worried once more. "Something big is going to happen, and I can't stop it."
"You do what you can," Impa said softly, "It's nothing to be ashamed of or worry over."
Zelda gave her nurse a pained look and flung herself into Impa's arms, crying.
Majic listened from the doorway, frowning, and wishing he could help.
*Hyrule Field*
Link grinned as he saw the sun rising. "Finally!" he cheered, waking his sister in the process. They had gotten to the castle around eleven, and set up camp outside the closed gate. Leia had taken first watch, amazingly taking care of the Stalchildren herself when they popped out. Link took second watch, easily dispatching anything that came his way. It was still tiring though.
A crow sounded, and the last stalchildren disappeared into the dirt. Link and Leia turned as the bridge was lowered. Leia stretched. "About time," she muttered.
Link agreed. They quickly went in, to find the market place already bustling with people. Leia looked around, eyes wide. She then ran over to one of the many tables covered with goods, looking for anything that caught her interest.
Link groaned, and then spotted a girl sitting glumly by a fountain. He found his curiosity growing and approached her. "Hi," he said.
She looked up at him, startled. "You're not from around here are you?"
Link shook his head and waited until she said something else.
She then snapped her fingers and gave a small cheer, "You must be a fairy boy from the forest! Hello fairy boy!"
Link groaned at the nickname, "My name's Link, not Fairy Boy."
The girl paid no attention, "My name's Malon. My dad owns LonLon ranch! He went up to the castle to deliver milk and hasn't returned yet. He probably fell asleep. What a thing for an adult to do!"
Link shrugged, "If I see him I'll tell him you're waiting."
Malon once again ignored him as she stared up to the palace with a forlorn look. Link sighed and walked away after spying a shooting game he wanted to try.
Leia pulled her purchase close to her chest, ignoring Kalen's grumbling. She looked for her brother and frowned when she didn't see him. She then overheard two men talking.
"I can't believe you got all the way to the castle!" one laughed with glee.
The other was trembling, "I got all the way there and got stuck in a drain pipe where the guards caught me. I nearly got to see Princess Zelda."
"Pity the guards are now doubled," the other said with a bit of sympathy before his mirth overcame him once again.
Leia groaned, and looked around for her brother once more. She then spied him coming out of a shooting game with a grin on his face.
She ran up to him, "C'mon let's go!"
Link was startled as his sister pulled him away, heading for the castle. They were stopped by the owl again.
Leia groaned, 'He really likes the sound of his own hooty voice doesn't he?'
She then spied a vine growing along the cliff face. She grinned, and climbed. She looked down as the owl flew away, and watched her brother from her perch.
Link ignored his sister, knowing where she had gone. He had spied something golden in the tree and wanted to grab it, like he had the ones in the Deku Tree. Rolling into the tree in front of him, he knocked the gold Skultulla out, and slashed at it.
Leia wrinkled her nose as Link climbed up to where she was. "What was that?"
"A gold skultulla. They leave tokens. I'm gonna collect 'em."
Leia shrugged, "Let's get going."
Link nodded, and they set out for the castle.
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*Omake*
The tree opened its mouth, "Leia, you will stay here and help another way."
Leia pouted, but complied as she watched her brother disappear into the tree's gaping maw.
Leia looked up, "What do I do?"
"Go around the back," the Deku Tree instructed.
Once she was there she noticed a horrible bit of wood rot there. "If you would be so kind as to scratch my back for me," the Deku Tree said, "I would be forever grateful."
Leia sweatdropped as Kalen dropped a wooden back scratcher into her hands.
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Author's Notes: Confused yet? Good. Like I said, this is my first time writing a fic based off a game. Please don't be too cruel when you review. Oh yeah, reviews are sweet, I love mail. ^^ *Hint Hint*