I have decided to take a break from my ToS fic writing to try something new. Another idea has surfaced into my noggin as of the other day and wouldn't go away. This is my first Zelda fic, so go easy on me. It takes place after Majora's mask but everyone is older, adult link age. I decided to do a Malon x Link pairing, because I think Malon could so kick monster ass if the going got tough plus the two look cute together. Farm girls can take care of themselves, right? Berserk1 going in. And my assistant Kurgash, the forsaken bersker, will do the disclaimer.

Kurgash: I'm doing what now? No way!

Berserk1: Fine, no blood frenzy.

Kurgash: Berserk1 doesn't own any kind of Legend of Zelda thing, just his ideas, original characters and other crap. Now can I go?

Berserk1: just leave the door closed, ahhh, and the wonder of air conditioning, bliss.

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Aria, a land far to the north. Great was it's wealth and peace that it attracted un wanted

attention. A demon descended upon the land and ravaged the people. It demanded

sacrifices and that it be worshipped as a god. One day, a young man resisted the demon.

Drawing upon a blade forged by mighty saints, he banished the creature. To celebrate his

victory, the people held a grand tournament to find another hero, should the demon be

released. Every year, the seal weakens and one day, the demon will return.

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"Malon, explain to me why we're here exactly?" an oddly clothed teenager said. He wore a green tunic with a pointed green hat. People gave him odd looks now and then but he was used to it. After defeating Ganon and Majora, even the Hero of Time seemed out of place in a busy merchant area.

"Because, you owe me for helping you learn how to put horse shoes on Epona and how to properly groom her. I swear, if it were up to you, Epona would be dirty all the time. Men, your so hopeless." A rust colored woman hung her head low at the thought of poor Epona looking that way.

"Oh yea. I forgot about that, thanks." Link gives a weak smile as Malon rushes to yet another store, grabbing what she wanted. The worst part was, he was paying for it. He opens his wallet to see a few purple and red rupees left. Letting out a long sigh, he looked over to the stack of boxes he carried. Sure he and Malon had been friends since the beginning of his adventure to stop Ganondorf and that after being returned to his childhood, he went to visit Malon everyday at the ranch but this escapade put the level of friendship to the limits. Ten long years it has been and still, he and her were just 'friends'. He let out another sigh as she came out of the next store, smiling and holding out her hand. "How much?" was all he could ask.

"Two hundred." Link turned pale at that price. How exactly was he supposed to buy what he wanted if Malon used all his money. Sure a deal is a deal but this is overkill. Dropping the last rupees into her hand, she skipped back into the store, giggling the whole time.

Now Link was stuck holding all the boxes. Stumbling a bit, he swayed to and fro, trying not to drop anything. Just nearing the exit of Hyrule Town, Link and Malon heard the usual scream for help. Dropping the boxes, Link went for his Gilded sword, from his adventure in Termina. It fit much easier in his hands now that he was bigger and stronger to wield it. He sees a group of men running after a little man down an alley way. Link rushed after the men while Malon only stood there and realized that her dresses and other things were ruined.

"LINK!" was all he could hear as he went deeper into the alley. He spies the little man cornered by the group of thugs. Holding knives the size of cleavers, the thugs laughed as the intimidated their victim.

"I would stop that now, before you get hurt." The thugs turn around to see Link blocking the alley way, sword and Hyrule Crest shield drawn.

"Ehh, and some kid is gonna stop us? Cut him down, I bet that sword pays a pretty rupee." The thugs charge. Link only shakes his head in pity as he simply puts away his weapons and punches out each thug. The leader falls to the ground, whimpering like a child.

"You, you ain't natural." He gets up and scampers off. A crash is heard as he hits a group of garbage cans. The little man walks over to Link.

"I thank you young man. It seems you have passed the test."

"Test? I don't follow you." Link was lost on what the little man was talking about.

"You have passed the test to enter the "Hero's Call" event in my home in Aria. Most splendid, Hyrule will finally attend." He jumps up and down, giggling and muttering to himself. He pulls off his pack and rummages through it. He pulls out a pair of tickets, each with some weird writing on it. "Take them and bring a friend. It's not often that you get to visit Aria. Now, I'll tell you abit about the event." He prattled on and on, one point Link fell asleep when the detail of the story went. "I'm sorry to bother you, but one last thing." Link snapped back from his dream of green fields and furry bunnies. "There is a great prize of a hundred-thousand rupees to the winner. Now, with that all said and done, who would you like to take?"

"Uh, I think I might have to pass. You see I have to help a friend" Link didn't get a chance to finish.

"Oh you're going alright, and I'm coming too." Malon was in the alley way, crumpled boxes in hand. "Look fairy boy, when you acted the hero, you ruined all of my things. You're gonna pay for them or there will be hell to pay!" She was dead serious too.

"Wonderful, the boat leaves in a few days. Details of what you need are listed on the back. Take care and good luck." With that, the little man was off. Link just stared at the tickets, the emblem a skull with an axe under it.

"Well, let's get packing, I don't want you to miss the boat and traveling to another land, sounds like your adventures." Malon jumped up and down at the sudden idea of the wonderful things she could buy. Link just sighed and left the alley, which was now full of crumpled boxes and unconscious thugs.

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"My lady, the ticket has been delivered as you wished. Twenty heros from across the lands have accepted and are enroute. What are your plans?" the little man was kneeling before a woman sitting in a throne.

"Prepare a welcome for them, fit for the heros they think they are." She cackled at her wonderful idea, filling the halls with it all the way to the entrance. The royal guards just shuddered at what their queen now has thought of, their skull faced helms not showing their worry.

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Kurgash: well, that wasn't so bad.

Berserk1: yea, my first chapters are short but I think of more stuff to make it longer. First chapters are for plot outline and hole fillers. Be sure to review, I need to know if this is good. :hopes for the best:

Kurgash: he loves reviews but hates to open them, you're so hopeless.