I don't own anything on the Zelda series Ok I don't expect every one to like it but this is merely for entertainment and not for personal gain (Bwhahahaha) ahem anyway read & review

How I write a space between lines is a change in location.

Every time someone different talks it's on a new line

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Consequences of a promise

Summery:

What happens after Zelda sends link back to enjoy his childhood but only to find that no-one remembers his face or his heroic deeds. Torn by loneliness he heads out in search for his fairy friend. Ten years have passed since he left now he's returned to the land that made him a hero then forgot about him just as quickly at the request of queen Zelda

He stood outside the massive gates of Hyrule castle holding the reigns of Epona tightly in his bandaged hand. Times had been rough for the young hero growing up homeless wasn't really the problem. He'd kept himself busy saving lives and slaying monsters living off of the land when gratitude was in short supply. Over the years he'd had to replace his tattered clothing several times over, his Hylian shield had long sine been damaged beyond repair. Luckily though he'd had enough fore-sight to store some of his things here in Hyrule in case he needed them and he really did.

Disdainfully he glanced over his apparel he sneered with disgust; his hands were bandaged with dirty cloth and his once sturdy boots had worn through he wiggled his toes feeling the cold wet mud shlosh between his toes. His body wrapped tightly in a single cotton sheet filthy and tattered. He sighed again brushing his wet hair from his eyes as the rain began to grow heavier. He gave a warm smile to his faithful horse for sticking with him through all of this, he'd spent pretty much all the money he could muster to keep her healthy keeping her coat clean, well groomed and tick free she was such a sharp contrast to the filthy rider. His admiration was cut short as the drawbridge clanged to life landing by his feet with a hefty thud. Clicking he urged Epona into the city redoubling his tight grip as the more deprived of the residents spied from the alleys, the guard on duty wrinkled his nose as Link passed before closing the gate behind him "guard! Were can I get cleaned up? For my journey has been quite a rough one" slightly relieved that this wasn't just another wondering vagrant he pointed Link towards the bath house, after thanking him he passed him a rupee and walked off. Man he was glad he could now spend the small fortune he'd acquired in rupees he'd mounted up. Many of the places he'd visited had never heard of the 'strange currency' causing him problems on more than one occasion. After get stabling for Epona he entered the warm inviting entrance of the bath house where he was greeted by an over exuberant woman who bounded up to him the moment he closed the door

"Hyoh what can I do for you this fine day handsome?" Link blushed slightly as he wrung out his hair

"I need a bath and some clean clothes"

"I'll say! Phew you smell like you'd slept in a stable" he would have laughed if it hadn't held some truth. Instead he just rubbed the back of his head. "This way I'll take you to our finest suite"

"But miss I couldn't. Really, I can't afford such things I still need provisions… and so… I'd much rather have the standard room" she just giggled as she twirled her hair with her finger

"For you darling I'll give you a special rate. One as cute as you shouldn't have to look like death warmed over" she gave him a wink which caused him to blush brightly. Opening the door to the room and after Link argued with her for over ten minutes that he'd be fine on his own and he wouldn't need her help she left with a fake pout. God he hated pushy women. After a good hour of scrubbing and soaking he was finally clean, and rummaging through his belongings he found one of his green tunics that had the least damage and looked somewhat presentable and put it on. Walking into the foyer the woman who'd served him earlier almost fainted. He was handsome beyond reason his warm smile and kind blue eyes only helped to intensify the glow of his face, his long blonde hair hanging loosely in bangs over his face and tied neatly at the back with tanned leather, she tried to speak only to have complete nonsense spew from her mouth

"Thank you for the hospitality but I must be off now. How much do I owe you?" shaking her head she finally got a payment of 10 Rupees he flashed her one of his trademark smiles and left leaving her to drool as he headed into the market.

Link quite happily browsed through the stalls of the market glad to be rid of the foul odour and bad attention he seemed to get when he had little time to clean up. Personally he wasn't fussed about that sort of thing he had grown up as a warrior training and saving the innocent came paramount to hygiene after all he always ended up with monster blood on him at some point in the day anyway. Picking up an apple he flicked a rupee to the salesman and took a deep bite… how he'd missed the taste of fresh fruit; it always went off too quickly and he wasn't able to get fresh ones while out in the field. Savouring the sweet juices as they trickled down his throat after he finished he bought another and quickly devoured the tasty fruit.

"Excuse me are you by any chance Sir Link?" shocked Link turned to face a Zoran soldier who'd spoke his mouth still full with half chewed apple

"Hudhsch gulp what… who are you?" the Zora gave a strange salute as he introduced himself

"Captain Krell at your service I have a message from the princess for a Sir Link" for the first time in years Link felt embarrassed by his dishevelled appearance

'Crap what could this be about I thought no-one par Zelda remembered me' It was obvious by his expression Krell was expecting a return on his introduction clearing his throat Link spoke "I'm Link but can you make this quick I'm expected to meet Zelda today?"

"Interesting but do you know that Queen Zelda is currently a guest in the Zora domain. Coincidences aside Sir Link I humbly request you return with me to speak with the princess"

'With Ruto why?' "what does she want with me?"

"I was not told the specific details. To my knowledge your presence is required in the discussion over the Zora sapphire"

'Oh crap!'