Short Notice

This story takes place after Ocarina of Time, but the events of Majora's Mask never occurred. Also, Link never met Navi and everyone still thinks Link is a Kokiri. They never found out who he really is. A couple of characters are technically not supposed to appear until hundreds of years later, but I wanted them in the story for reasons of future stories. You'll all find out eventually. Hm… What else? This is the first of a little trilogy… Uh… Oh, and I don't own characters, places, and all that jazz.

The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the sky was cloudless. It was a peaceful spring morning as Link, a young Kokiri boy, opens his eyes after a good night's sleep. Link is a simple Kokiri, nobody special. He has blonde hair, light skin, blue eyes, pointy ears, and like all the other Kokiris, wears a green tunic. He is not the most popular Kokiri, but he still lives a peaceful life in the Kokiri Forest.

Kokiris live in the Kokiri Forest. They are rather unusual folk. One reason is that each one is born with their very own fairy guardian. These little guys follow them everywhere they go protecting them from any danger. Also, Kokiris never grow up. Once they're born and become a kid, they never go into adulthood. No matter how many years pass, they still remain in their childhood.

However, Link was born without a guardian fairy. Nobody really has a clue why. He just doesn't. Though almost everyone else in Kokiri Forest treats him equally, his lacking of a fairy makes him uneasy. He even sometimes feels like he doesn't belong in Kokiri Forest. But, oh well. Let's get on with the story.

He walked out of his house and climbed down the ladder. At the bottom, he was greeted by Mido. Mido is a Kokiri boy and the toughest one. He has a freckled face and red hair. Mido is the big bully in the Kokiri Forest. He is mean to every one, especially Link, since he was born without a fairy.

" Hey there, No-Fairy," said Mido (he teases Link's lacking of a fairy). " Thought you'd like to know that I'm going to impress Saria, today. Today, she is going to like me more than you." Saria is a Kokiri girl. She has black hair, a friendly smile, and is very popular. Especially with Mido and Link. Both Mido and Link have a slight crush on Saria. Since they are constantly trying to impress her, there is always a bit of a conflict.

" How shall I impress her this time," said Link.

" That you won't be doing. See that apple, at the top of that tree?" said Mido, pointing to the highest tree in the forest. " I'm going to climb that tree to the top branch and fetch her the only apple on the tree."

" That's easy. I've got my…" Link paused. Mido was grinning. " … Wait a minute. Why are you smiling?"

" I know what you were going to say," said Mido, still grinning. " You were going say that it is easy because you have this. Well here's a little correction… you had this." He took a strange looking item out of his pocket. It had an armor-like backside, similar to the elbow pads you used when you roller blade. On the middle section, a chain was wrapped around it. Finally, it had an arrowhead on the front. This was called the Hookshot. When one uses it, they can shoot the arrowhead into something and the chain will immediately pull them towards it.

Link received this item when he was saving Hyrule from an evil force. Oh… I didn't tell you about Hyrule, did I? Hyrule is the kingdom in which the Kokiri Forest lies. It is also home to many other lands. But lets get on with the story.

" How did you get that?" said Link.

" Found it in your house when you were asleep," said Mido. " Thought it might come in handy, so I took it."

" Mido, give me that!" said Link.

" No, thank you," said Mido. " I think I'll use it. You've used it before, but this time you'll have to try to climb the tree on your own. See you at the top. Oh, I forgot… you won't make it that far!" Mido turned and ran for the tree. Immediately, he began to zoom from branch to branch.

So the race was on. Link hurriedly began to climb from branch to branch. Naturally, this took forever. Link was in panic. He wanted to please Saria. He wanted her to like him as much as he likes her. But he did not have his Hookshot, so it was a very small chance that he would beet Mido to the top. He could not see Mido anywhere. Link guessed he was on the other side of the tree. Just as he was close to the top, up popped Mido, and he plucked the apple from the top branch.

" What did I say?" said Mido. " Now Saria won't have any other choice but to like me." Link could do nothing but stare at him with rage building up inside him.

" Give me my Hookshot, now," said Link.

" Look what we have here. A large, heavy branch," said Mido, picking up a small, thick branch. " I guess I'll just have to throw it at No-Fairy." Mido looked back to Link and, with all his might, threw the branch at him. It hit Link in the head and he was knocked out. He fell and down he went, shooting towards the ground (still unconscious).

Saria just happened to be walking by. She looked up and saw Link falling to the ground, along with Mido climbing down the branches of the tree. Saria panicked and ran under Link to catch him. Before she could think think about the situation, Link fell into her arms and she fell to the ground. Link was now lying on the ground, so Saria picked him up slightly and rested his head in her lap.

" Mido! What happened! Why is Link unconscious?" asked Saria. She was very concerned.

" Well, we were both trying to get you that apple. I got it, of course. I found a branch and threw it at him to teach him a lesson he wouldn't forget," said Mido.

" Mido, why do you have to be such a bully? Link didn't do anything wrong!" said Saria. She looked at Link's head rested in her lap, then back to Mido. " First you steal from him and then you try to kill him?"

" Steal from him!" said Mido. " I didn't steal anything from Link!"

" Don't give me that!" said Saria. " I saw you walk out of Link's

house this morning with his Hookshot."

" Now, Saria, listen," said Mido.

" No!" said Saria. " I'm taking Link to my house to take care of him even if I have to do it with my bare hands! And don't be surprised if I never speak to you again!"

" Owww… my head," Link said, just coming back to his senses. He was lying in a bed. Then he realized he was not in his own house. " Woah! What happened? Where am I?"

" Finally you're awake," Saria said. " Calm down! You're in my house. I guess Mido hit you pretty badly. You've been asleep for at least 3 hours."

" 3 hours? Man…" Link said, still in pain. " Well, Mido got the apple for you. Where is it?"

" Over there," Saria said, pointing to the lit fireplace. There was an apple burning, falling apart in it along with a wooden box.

" Wait…" Link said. " So, you don't like him?"

" No," she said, giggling slightly.

" What's that burning with it?" Link said.

" A package," Saria said. " Mido sent it. I received it this morning. I always save everything Mido gives me each day and burn it in the fireplace at night."

" Hmmm…" Link said. This made him feel a little better.

" Speaking of mail," Saria said. " I got your letter in my mail box." She handed him an envelope. Link ripped open the envelope and began to read the letter inside it. This is what it said.

Young Hero of Time,

I thank you for your service to the royal family in the past. However, I am afraid the great forces of evil are beginning to grow. I must ask you to report to Hyrule Castle immediately. I will give you the details once you arrive. I hope to see you soon.

Yours truly,

Zelda

" I must go," Link said. " The princess has summoned me."

"You can't go now!" Saria said. " You must first get your strength back!"

" But she asked me to come immediately!" Link said. She sighed.

" Well, at least wait until morning," Saria said. " Now wait here. I'm going to go to get more firewood." She walked out the door.

" Women…" Link sighed.