The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask: An Adaptation
Author's Note: This fic adapts both Majora's Mask and Majora's Mask 3D, but fleshes it out and gives it an introduction. I'll start with the sequence of events leading to the Deku Butler's Son leaving. In addition, I've added just a few masks, either from the beta of Majora's Mask or from Ocarina of Time: Young Link Mask, Adult Link Mask, Gerudo Mask, Skull Mask, and Spooky Mask. The Fairy Ocarina and the songs exclusive to OoT will also play a part. Also, a few things: The Owl in this version will be directly stated to be Kaepora Gaebora from Hyrule. And there is no conspiracy theory crap about the Happy Mask Salesman – he just happens to be one of the few people who are aware of the time travel. Also, Link speaks in this fic. Some items exclusive to other Zelda games (Clawshot, Longshot, Silver Arrows, Whip, Grappling Hook, Slingshot, Biggoron's Sword, Master Sword, Bomb Arrows, Boomerangs and their variants, various kinds of Hammer, etc.) will play a role. Most of these will be placed throughout the dungeon. I just feel like Majora's Mas could use a little bit of expansion. It's kind of bizarre that there was no Boomerang, etc. Oh, and I'm not gonna insert flashbacks into the prologue, they're already in the story!
So, without further ado, the prologue.
Lost Woods, Hyrule
"Hmmm…I'm not sure if I'll make it to Termina by nightfall. I need to leave within three days…Let's hope I can make it…"muttered the Happy Mask Salesman to himself. He heard rustling in the bushes nearby.
"Who's there?" he asked.
"Tee hee…" a childish voice giggled.
"Is that a Skull Kid? Show yourself!" demanded the salesman, obviously having been startled.
"Heehee…" giggled the child again, before promptly leaping out of the bushes and causing the salesman to faint.
He then began to rummage through the Salesman's pack. The two fairies accompanying him, Tatl and Tael, exchanged nervous glances.
"Are you sure we should be doing this?" asked Tatl.
"Relax, sis," reassured Tael.
The Skull Kid found what he was looking for – a mask, shaped like a heart, with spikes jutting out around the edges. Two eyes were in the middle. Its name was Majora's Mask, and it was said to give the wearer quite a big deal of power.
Unbeknownst the Skull Kid, who had spent the last several years in Hyrule's Lost Woods right outside the Kokiri Forest, the mask itself was alive, possessed by the evil Majora, the Demon King of Termina. Sure, Ganondorf held the title of Demon King of Hyrule, but he was nowhere to be found in Termina. Instead, his counterpart was Majora himself.
As he put on the mask, he fell under Majora's control, halfway alive. He thought he'd have a little fun – no, MAJORA thought he'd have a little fun.
Hmmm….what's this? Ah, so this salesman managed to acquire the Fierce Deity's Mask as well…., thought Majora. I'll be taking that.
Skull Kid noticed another mask – it was a face of sorts. Long blondish-white hair covered its head. Its eyes were empty and blank, as if it was nothing more than a shell. An empty shell of something – no, someone – once alive. He felt an urge to keep the mask. For some reason, he decided to do so. He didn't know why he wanted the mask, just that he wanted it.
Excellent, thought Majora.
"Okay, you two! We have places to be!" giggled the Skull Kid, as they headed back to Termina.
Woodfall, Southern Swamp, Termina
Majora was well aware of the fact that the five Great Fairies of Termina would be a nuisance. He decided to start with the one residing in Woodfall.
Skull Kid slowly but surely made his way towards the swamp, bribing the guard at Clock Town with Rupees he stole from the Trading Post Owner.
"We're here," he said to his two fairy companions, as they faced the Great Fairy Fountain's entrance. He smiled.
The three of them entered, to be greeted by the Great Fairy of Wisdom rising from the water.
"Greetings, young one. I am the Great Fairy of Wisdom…."she began, but then let out a gasp. "That mask…leave this place!"
"No," replied Skull Kid, violently shaking his head, as the fairy began to break apart.
"You shall be forever trapped in Woodfall Temple," said Majora through Skull Kid.
The trio exited the fountain, leaving the remaining components of the Great Fairy in a panic.
They entered the temple.
Woodfall Temple
"So…this is Woodfall Temple," commented Skull Kid, as he leapt across the platforms with ease, quickly making his way to the room where the spirit of the Giant who guarding over Woodfall dwelt.
"Let it be known…From henceforth, the waters of this swamp, and of this temple, are poisoned. Let this temple sink beneath the poisonous waves, and I hereby imprison thee within the body of the Masked Jungle Warrior, Odolwa!" yelled Majora through the Skull Kid.
Within moments, the Giant was imprisoned, and the warrior Odolwa materialized and fell to the floor, standing up.
"Guard this temple. Do not let anyone free the Giant," ordered Majora.
Odolwa nodded, speaking an affirmative in a tongue that was only understood by him and Majora. The language of the Ancient Tribe.
"Skull Kid…isn't that wrong?" asked Tatl.
"No, it's not. My friends didn't want to play with me, and this is what they get."
Snowhead, Termina
It did not take long for the Skull Kid to reach Snowhead and cause the Great Fairy there to meet the same fate as the one at Woodfall. He was quite easily able to move a Biggoron in front of the Temple and place a curse on it. It wasn't hard to reach the Giant's room, either.
It took hardly any time at all to imprison the Giant and place Goht in charge of the temple, and curse the land of Snowhead with a blizzard.
"But, Skull Kid-" protested Tatl.
"You know that we're doing nothing wrong!" yelled Skull Kid at her.
Tatl whimpered in fear.
"Relax, Tatl," reassured Tael.
Great Bay, Termina
It was easy to persuade Aveil and her gang of pirates that was treasure in Great Bay Temple.
It was also quite simple to place Gyorg in charge of the Giant there, and to begin the process of slowly causing the water to boil.
"Soon, no life will be able to survive in the bay," laughed Majora through Skull Kid.
On his way out, he dealt with the Great Fairy.
Ikana Canyon
He decided to mix things up. He quickly dealt with the Great Fairy, resolving to finish the job and split apart the Great Fairy of Clock Town. He persuaded Sharp to serve him. He cursed the land with eternal darkness, placing Twinmold in charge of guarding the giant. Lastly, he cursed the King of Ikana and his two servants, turning their hearts evil.
Clock Town
Skull Kid decided to have fun with the denizens of Clock Town.
One night, he ambushed a man with purple hair and decided to make him a child again. He left him there, and watched a thief rob him of his Sun's Mask.
He split the Great Fairy of Magic apart.
He made other townspeople's lives miserable, then remembered he had a few more things to do – he had business at the Southern Swamp.
Woods of Mystery, Southern Swamp
Koume, the owner of the Swamp Boat Cruise, was simply running an errand for her sister, Kotake, who ran a pharmacy. She was simply an old hag. She never knew what hit her. Skull Kid knocked her down and ran.
Clock Tower
The Deku Butler's Son was in for it now. He had simply decided to explore the world outside of Woodfall. Plus, it had gotten murky and poisonous there. He no longer possessed any desire to stay there. He met a man carrying a backpack as he entered the tower.
"Hello. My name…well, just call me the Happy Mask Salesman," the man said to him.
"I am the Son of the Deku Butler at the Deku Kingdom of the Swamp of Woodfall," the Deku replied.
"Nice to meet you. Do you have a name?" the Salesman asked.
"I am not to give my name to outsiders. I apologize," said the Deku sadly.
"No need to apologize. Be careful out there, I got robbed of two very important masks outside in the woods."
"…There are woods outside?"
"Yes, a little ways in. Take the catacombs to the outside and voila, you're in the Lost Woods. Bear in mind, however, that once you enter the Lost Woods, you have left Termina….You have entered a similar land, the Kingdom of Hyrule, the place from which I come, as well. It is a nice place, but, well…It might not be for you."
"I'll check it out," responded the Deku happily.
"Good luck, and stay safe!" warned the Happy Mask Salesman, and the Deku Butler's Son nodded as he exited into the Catacombs.
Catacombs Between Hyrule and Termina
"Skull Kid!" warned Tatl. "There's a Deku Scrub!"
The Skull Kid whirled around to face the Deku Butler's Son.
"Who are you?!" said the Deku fearfully.
"I am a Skull Kid. You got in my way."
"I just wanted to flee from the swamp…it's miserable there now…"
Skull Kid began to laugh. "Then it worked!"
"What did?"
"I did that!"
"YOU POISONED THE SWAMP?" the Deku said angrily.
"Yes, but now that you know…I'm gonna have to kill you."
The Deku turned and attempted to run.
"Uh-uh-uh."
The Skull Kid began to shake his head violently. The Deku Butler's Son whirled around, reaching out in a last-ditch effort to survive. He slowly turned stiff, crying as he was drained of his life.
Why? was the last thing he thought before he became trapped in his hellish state.
"That looks good on you!" Skull Kid laughed.
"Skull Kid! You just murdered him!" protested Tatl.
"No matter."
Woodfall Temple
The Deku Princess and her friend, a monkey, entered the temple to investigate the cause of the swamp's poisoning. They were ambushed by a tall warrior.
"Tòokik taali!" chanted Odolwa, grabbing the Princess. The Monkey was pushed back, and was unable to save the Princess before she was swept away.
"No…"he cried.
Gerudo Pirates' Fortress, Great Bay
Having stolen the eggs of the Zora singer Lulu, the pirates were celebrating. Yes, they were missing some because the sea snakes got to them, but who cared?
Mikau, the guitar player of the Indigo-Go's, and the father of said eggs, was pissed. He wanted his children back.
However, he failed. The Pirates injured him and kicked him out. He would most likely die. He had less than three days to live.
All of these events had one thing in common – they were connected by the actions of the Skull Kid under the control of Majora.
And thus the stage was set for Link, the Hero of Time, in search of his fairy companion Navi, to arrive in Termina and eventually try to defeat Majora. All of these events will play a part in his journey through Termina. Though Zelda may not be in Termina, that does not mean Link has nothing to do in Termina.
Author's Note: So, what do you think so far? First chapter could be up tomorrow, or it could be up months from now. – Darth Nightmaricus