Chapter 1

It was the night of the Carnival of Time, and it was my first time out. My parents always said I had to wait until I was older, but they said I could go. They said they needed to "talk about something important", so I figured it had to do with Grampa Dotour stepping down from being mayor (some weird sickness, I think). My father has to step up now, and it's making me nervous. After him, I'll have to step up!

Anyway, the Carnival was stupendous! All the games in East Clock Town were free, the shops in West Clock Town were having huge sales, and most important, all the different races were here. This happens every year, and this is why I like the Carnival of Time. You see, when I grow up (besides be the mayor), I want to be a professor. And to do that, I need to be able to identify every key aspect of every race in Termina.

I pulled out my little notebook and tried to interview some of the races, but had absolutely no luck. The Dekus were too good to talk to "a pipsqueak like me" as one of them worded it. The Gorons couldn't see me, with them being so big and tall. The Zoras would have talked to me if they weren't so busy drooling over Lulu from The Indigo-Go's. I just put the notebook away and played the games to my hearts content.

After The Indigo-Go's performance and the fireworks, everyone went home. While I was walking home, I saw a lonely looking Deku walking with what seemed to be his parents. He just looked so sad, though, as if he would start to cry… He probably just didn't want to leave. He'll be fine, I thought, he just has to wait a year.

When I got home, my parents were sitting by the fire. They looked very serious. My father stood and said "We need to talk."

"Your not in trouble or anything," Mother said as I sat down, "We were actually talking about what you asked us a couple nights ago."

Earlier that week, I asked my parents if I could travel Termina to research the different races and their way of life. I told them, "You both know I can survive in the wilderness. And I'll be home before you know it!" They both told me they would talk about it, but I didn't think they would.

"We both thought about this very hard," Father said, "and we have come to the conclusion that you can go." I was so happy, I thought I would cry. I exclaimed, "Are you serious? You aren't kidding, right?" My father pulled out a small blade and a bow and said, "Do these happen to answer your question?" I got up and hugged both of them. This was possibly the best day of my life.

My mother gave me a small notebook and said, "Keaton, I want you to keep this as a journal, okay? Record everything you find interesting or peculiar, even if that means just recording the highlights of the day." After that, we went to bed, and all night I dreamed of the adventure.

The next morning, before I left, the whole town stood in South Clock Town. I did not expect how overwhelming this would be! There were hugs, handshakes, tears, even Mutoh had a hard time keeping the tears back. The guy from the general store seemed to have noticed my empty quiver, and gave me a bunch of arrows.

Finally, I left the town, wondering what would be in store for me out in Termina Field.