Author's note: Before I delve into this, I'm just going to let you know a bit about how this'll turn out. I have the list of themes in my profile, so go check that out. Also, this isn't going to be all Zelda. Nope, I'll include things like Guardians of Ga'Hoole (which I absolutely love), Lego, and some other things. But it'll mostly be Zelda. The one-shots will be short, but frequently updated. My goal? To get this done before I go back to school August 29th. So, sit back, enjoy, and tell me what you think! ~TwiliRupee

Theme 1 – Introduction
OOT/MM - Slight LinkxSaria

Link hoisted his sword and shield belt over his head and made sure the weathered but sturdy leather sat comfortably on his shoulder. Satisfied, he grabbed his pack and headed out of his house in Kokiri Forest and climbed down the ladder. Epona was waiting for him on the grass, and she pawed the ground, showing her eagerness to get going. The horse neighed when she saw her master. "Yeah, yeah, I get your point," Link told her, rubbing her head before strapping his pack onto the saddle.

Deep in thought, the young Hero of Time didn't hear the footsteps behind him.

"So you're leaving."

Link turned and saw Saria standing there, looking sad.

"Yeah, I am," Link replied. "I want to find Navi, and...I want to see the world. The whole world. There's so much beyond Hyrule. I just have to see it all."

Saria sighed. "But you've barely been back for two months. Why are you leaving so soon?"

"Because I'm not a Kokiri – I'm Hylian. I need to find my own way in the world. Please...say you understand, Saria."

The Sage of Forest studied her friend for a moment. Then she nodded. "Yes. I do. Only, you must be careful and come back some day so you can tell me all about your adventures."

Link smiled. "I will. You can count on that."

The two friends walked side by side through the village the Kokiri called home, Link leading Epona onward.

"Where will you go first?" Saria asked.

"The castle. Zelda wanted to give me something before I left. I'm not sure what, though."

They stopped on the bridge leading out of Kokiri. Saria swallowed hard, looking at her friend. Tears were in her eyes. Impulsively, she hugged him goodbye. "I'll miss you, Link," she said quietly, as her friend hugged her back. "Come back safely."

"I'm the Hero of Time. I always come back safely."

Saria let him go. "That's a promise then."

Link grinned and nodded. He mounted Epona and urged her into a trot, looking back one last time at Saria to wave. The Sage waved back, a sad smile on her face.

When Link reached Hyrule Field, he pushed Epona into a canter, feeling the wind rush through his hair. Excitement filled him, and excitement that only came with the start of a new journey.

This, he decided, was what he was meant to do.