Heart of Gold (rewrite)
By: HylianHero128

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! THAT'S RIGHT! HEART OF GOLD IS BACK! after a rather long hiatus, this story returns, back by popular demand!

SUMARRY:
all the smashers turn on Link when a careless mistake ends up with Roy getting a concussion. the smashers gang up on Link, and, guilt-ridden, Link goes into hiding. He stumbles upon one of Master Hand's treasures, the cursed Metal Box. Upon touching the strange box, Link turns to cold, lifeless metal. Zelda is devesated, and sets off to find a cure for Link. In the end, the power of a heart of gold will prevail

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HEART OF GOLD (by HylianHero128 ENJOY!

-Chapter One-
Just Another Day in Paradise

It was yet another scorching hot summers day, and all the smashers were enjoying the beautiful weather outside. Lying in a deck lounger by the pool was Link, as he sipped his lemonade and basked in the sun. He rested there as he listened to the cheerful smashers splashing around in the pool. Nothing could beat a day like this. It was nice to have a few days off from the tournament. He felt some cold water splashed onto his chest, and he gasped, nearly spilling his drink. He sat up and saw a smiling Zelda, in the pool, with her arms resting on the deck.

"Watch it with that water!" Link said, "Nearly made me spill my drink."

"Drink schmink," Zelda said teasingly, "Why don't you get off your lazy butt and join us for swim?"

Young Link paddled by. "Yeah Link, come on! The water's great!"

Link sighed, "But it's so comfy here."

"So what, you're just gonna lay there all day?"

"Sure, why not?"

Young Link rolled his eyes, "Because it's boring!" he clambered out of the pool and walked towards Link. "Come on now, lazy!" He took Link's arm and tried to pull him up. He grunted as he tugged on Link's arm, but Link stayed firmly put. "Come. On." He said between pulls.

"Oh fine." Link gave in, and Young Link cheered. He ran back into the water. Link walked to the very edge of the deck and stuck his toe into the water.

"Link!" Young Link cried.

Link laughed. Teasing his younger self was fun. He finally dove into the pool. He had to admit, the water was nice.

"Happy now?" Link asked.

"Nope, not yet." Then, before Link could react, Young Link jumped onto his back. "Giddy up!"

Link chuckled, "Who do you think I am? Epona?"

"Hah, you're funny. Now come on! Mush!"

"Oh, so I'm a sled dog now am I?" They both laughed. Link started to paddle around the pool with his younger self on his back.

"Wheee!"

Zelda giggled as she watched, "Oh, you two look so cute!" She swam after the two Links. Link maneuvered around the other smashers in the pool, his younger self still on his back.

"Okay," he said, "Pit stop."

"Aww!" Young Link jumped off his older self's back. Link just floated in the water for a bit. Young Link stared at him.

"You know, if you were just gonna lay in the pool all day, I think I shoulda left you on the deck chair." Link laughed.

"All right then. How about some action then? Want to see a few expert dives?"

"Yeah yeah yeah!" Young Link cheered.

Link pulled himself out of the pool and made his way to the diving board.

"No Link!" Young Link called, "The high dive!"

"Haha, all right then." Link climbed up the high board's ladder. He got to the top and made his way to the end of the board. "Ready?" He called to Young Link.

"Yeah! Everyone clear the way!" Young Link called.

Link coiled his legs, hands over his head. Then, he jumped off the board, and soared through the air towards the pool below. Link thought he'd show off and threw in a flip before his muscular figure disappeared under the water with a great splash. He resurfaced moments later.

"Beautifully executed." Zelda said, swimming over to Link.

"How was that for a dive?" Link asked.

"Yeah, it was okay." Young Link said.

"Okay?" Link said, "I think it was better than that!"

Young Link shrugged.

"Hey Link! Zelda!" Link turned around and saw Roy waving at them. He had Peach with him.

"Hey guys!" Link called, "Come join us!"

Roy and Peach jumped into the water and waded over to the three Hylians.

"Hi Roy!"

"Heey! Mini-Link! What's up?"

"Nothin'. Link was just showing us his diving skills."

"Diving skills?" Roy asked, "Hah! I'll show you skills!" Roy jumped out of the pool and climbed up the high dive. He ran down the board and jumped into the air, squeezing in two flips before making contact with the water.

"Beat that!" Roy said as he resurfaced.

"I have a better idea," Said Link, "Since you're so good at diving… I'll give you five bucks to belly flop off the high board."

"Ha! You're on!" Roy said confidently."

"Roy! That's not a very good idea!" Peach said worriedly, "What if you get hurt?"

"Oh, a belly flop never hurt anyone!" Roy said, "It's fine!"

"I don't know, Roy." Peach retorted, "It's awfully high." But Roy wasn't listening. He was already out of the pool and halfway up the ladder. "Boys…" Muttered Peach.

"Oh well." Zelda said, "I'm sure he'll be fine."

Roy was at the top now. He looked down. It sure was high; especially for a belly flop.

Maybe Peach was right about this being too dangerous… But Roy couldn't back out now. He merely shrugged off his nervousness and went for it. Body as stiff as a board, Roy jumped off. Belly first. The wind whistled in his ears and rushed through his hair as he plummeted to the water below. Suddenly, there was a loud SMACK. Many smashers turned to look as Roy's body impacted the water's surface. Roy was still. He didn't surface for air; he merely bobbed in the water, face down.

"Oh my god!" Peach shrieked. She and Link quickly swam to Roy. Link grabbed Roy's shoulders and pulled his face out of the water. It was all red…

"I… I think he's unconscious." Link managed to say.

and there you have it. chapter one in all its re-written glory! oh, im so happy:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:DDD

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