Breath of a Dragon
Chapter 1
The land was shrouded in darkness, but it was only midday. A thick gray mist surrounded the area, making it impossible to see more than just a few feet ahead. Link, upon his faithful steed Epona, stared at his map in frustration.
"We should be near a town, according to this map, but I can't see a thing in this fog!" Link muttered. Epona neighed nervously and slowed down her already sluggish pace. "It's ok, girl," Link said soothingly to his horse, noticing her hesitation. His own nerves were on edge. It was an awful feeling to be blind in all directions. He kept reaching for his sword on his back, thinking he heard something.
It had been several days since he had left Hyrule. He felt he needed a little variety in his life after seven years of peace and the castle was getting a little stuffy.
He folded the map up carefully and slid it into his traveling satchel. His bag was full of the essentials: food, a blanket, compass, all six of his bottles filled with various healing substances, several changes of clothes, among other things.
He let Epona steer while he reached into the sack and pulled out an object wrapped in plain white cloth. Link removed the cloth, revealing a blue wind instrument with holes driven into it in a straight line. The Triforce symbol was embedded in the wooden material at the mouthpiece. The Ocarina of Time.
Link fingered the smooth surface of its body then brought it to his lips, closing his eyes. He began to play the first song that came to mind: Zelda's Lullaby. As he played the sweet melody, he began to remember the adventures he had had of saving Hyrule from Ganondorf.
The very thought of that name brought feelings of great anger to Link for the evil lord. Though the Gerudo King had given Link more than enough reasons to hate him, he did not. Link was a kind creature who could just not bring himself to hate any living being. Epona continued on at an even walk, her nerves soothed by Link's song. The fog was clearing up a bit and a vast forest up ahead could be seen. The silver-maned mare navigated through the trees while Link continued to play. She could see light through the trees before them and picked up her speed, eager to reach it. Link opened his eyes and egged Epona a little faster forward, never ceasing in song.
The duo breached the lining of the trees and found that it was the end of the forest. Link ended his song here and gazed across the scenery before him. They were at the top of a hill that overlooked a vast green field, much like Hyrule Field. It stretched for as far as his Hylian eyes could see. A large town could be seen in the distance surrounded by a high gate.
Link breathed in deeply then exhaled. He consulted his map once more, comparing it to the landscape before him. "Well...it doesn't match the map..." he began. He stared hard at the large village in the distance. "But, if it's there then I can't really argue, now can I, Epona?" Epona shook her head about and snorted.
Link shoved the map away, grinning. "Well, let's go then!" With a slap on the rear, Epona reared up and sped down the hill to their destination.
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