Author's note: although I should be completing my other stories, I could not resist writing this little epic. This is a story for all you Windwaker gamers. And for all those who did not beat the game yet, this beginning is gonna be a spoiler. I don't claim any character from this game, unless otherwise mentioned.
Basic Summary: Young Link has been gone for two years since he left Outset Island. Aryll misses her big brother and wants to see him again. But no one wants a girl to go be a heroine on her own. After all, wasn't Young Link enough?
It was a beautiful, clear, summer day on Outset Island. The air had nice warmth to it, and there was a small breeze to cool the temperature if the atmosphere was too hot. "Hoi! Big brother!" called out Aryll. She walked out of Grandma's house, holding a big, blue telescope with sea gulls painted on. She frowned at her short skull dress and pulled it down. She walked over to the Watchtower, climbed the ladder, and leaned over the rail.
Another boy, a year younger, heard her calling and followed her like a shadow. (it was that weird kid Link met by the rocks where you jump to get Rupees) Unaware that she was being pursued, Aryll did her normal routine of staring out towards the sea. "Still lookin' for him, eh?" A voice asked behind her. Startled, Aryll whirled around and found herself face-to-face with that weirdo kid. "Leave me alone!" She snapped. The kid only smiled. "He's been gone for two years. Get over it. He's probably out, dead on the ocean." Aryll glared at him through teary eyes. "Link will come back. He promised!" She angrily shoved him out of the way with surprising force and climbed down the ladder. Half-way down, she dropped and winced at the impact. Ignoring the boy's shouts, Aryll quickly jumped into the water and swam to the other shore. She ran back all the way to Grandma's house, crying. Everyone in the village stared at her as she ran past.
Aryll ran weeping into the house and into Grandma, nearly knocking the poor old lady over. Concerned, Grandma hugged the lamenting child tightly. "What is it dear? Has someone hurt you? Tell your grandma what's wrong." Aryll finally calmed down and told Grandma what the mean boy told her. "T-the boy said Big Brother w-wasn't coming back." She sniffled. Grandma just hugged her tighter. "There, there, little one. It's all right. Grandma's here to help." Aryll sighed at this unsatisfactory response. Grandma, seeing that Aryll was finished crying, went over to the kitchen to make some of her famous soup. Feeling rather abandoned at her grandmother's behavior, Aryll walked slowly outside and sat dejectedly next to the red mail box. She peered inside of it, hoping to see a letter from her bro.
"...Nothing. Again." She replied at the result. Like Link ever sent a letter home. No, he was too darn busy just savin' the world; killing monsters, rescuing princesses and piratesess. He never sent any Rupees home, either. Even though every one knew that the kid was filthy rich. Aryll sat dejectedly next to the empty Post Box. "Waiting for a letter, eh, missy?" She looked up at the towing shadow above her. Quill, the Rito Postman looked down on her. Aryll nodded in agreement, too depressed to speak. "I bet it has to do with your big brother gone, yes?" She nodded again. Suddenly, the bird-man's face grew very serious. He drew a feathered winged arm around her small frame. "Aryll.." he whispered. "Link needs your help. He has been captured by Gannon!"
To be continued...