Percy felt the grass scratch his bare back as he lay groggily in the open, tickled by the calmness of the location and the bliss of sleep.
Percy's nightmares had been that of learning new prophecies, as all he wanted now was to settle down and live a regular life. Now that the war was over, he was finally able to try and live that way-after he finished high school of course, and the rest of the summer at Camp Halfblood- and the thought gave him a reason to keep out of trouble.
The dream he was having soothed his mind and soul as if he could feel the grass tickle his back.
That wasn't normal.
His eyes shot open, looking up the blue sky above him.
Last he had checked, he was in his cabin.
He was definitely in his cabin.
Percy lunged upwards into a sitting position, looking at the world around him, seeing destroyed carriages, buildings, and sorrow.
But at the same time, an essence of balance.
He got up, half naked in his underwear, and wearing a band supporting a tablet like device on his hip.
He fiddled with it, unable to get it to work, so he started wandering the wilderness that surrounded him.
Looming orange towers dotted the land around him, much of which he wanted to climb.
His first goal was to find civilization, so he looked around, and in the distance saw what looked like a man walking on a bridge. He decided to run in that direction to ask him directions to a town, any town.
He saw much more of the land doing so, the water was full of fish, and the terrain was dotted with hills and trees of all types.
In the distance he saw a castle, with 4 looming spires sticking out of the floor around it, and a dark swirling mist surrounding it. A sense of dread filled his mind as he neared the man on the bridge.
The man wore a leather and cloth tunic, with a sword on his hip and a sack over his shoulder, a flag with a picture of sliced meat waved in the air atop the sack.
Percy tapped him on the shoulder, grabbing his attention.
The man spun around with a grin on his face, "Finest meats in all of Hyrule right here! What can I get-"
"Where's the nearest town to here?" Percy questioned him. And where's Hyrule? He thought.
"Why Kakariko village is just up this path, and uh... I'd recommend getting some clothes while your there."
Link's POV
Waking up with a blade to his throat was not his favorite way of starting his day.
But the soft bed definitely did make it slightly better.
The moment he saw the blade, he recoiled and kicked the persons arm with a swift blow.
They flew away from him, whacking the door with a soft grunt, immediately jumping back up and raising the dagger they were holding.
Link's arms shot in the air in surrender, putting his defenses down. The person-now visibly a blond woman- lowered her dagger and sniffled.
Link noticed she was crying and that her eyes were puffy, so he lowered his arms and head, thinking he had hurt her.
"Where is he?" She shouted at him in anger.
Link looked at her confused, about to explain that he had just woken up in this place, before she stopped him.
"Oh... this again." She said raising her hands to her face, rubbing her palms into her eyes. "Alright, come with me... I'll take you to Chiron."
Link nodded, stepping into the wooden floor, out of the soft bed, when he felt a weight on his back.
He realized that he still had his sword and shield.
The regal Hylian shield, a royal item of defense, with nearly indestructible capabilities. And the Master Sword. The sword that seals the darkness.
He relaxed his shoulders and stood straight up, following the girl out the door.
Throughout the small town, or whatever this place was, all eyes were on him.
Mostly his ears, but him.
Their ears were very round and small, like that of some Gerudo, and his were taller and pointy.
"So... are... are you an elf or something?" The girl asked.
Link never remembered hearing the term elf before. He shook his head.
"Oh... so what are you?" She questioned.
Had these people never met a Hylian before? Were they really humans, like the ones in old stories? And most importantly, who was the lynel standing in front of them?
"Ah, so it seems Percy has managed to disappear once again..." he said, not noticing Link slowly reaching for his blade and shield.
The girl nodded in response, "This strange boy was in his bed this morning, but no sign of Percy, and he won't talk to-" She begin as Link fully drew his sword and shield backing away from the supposed Lynel.
Annabeth jumped in front of him, waving her arms, "Stop it! Stop!"
The Lynel stood behind her with a light grin on his face. "Easy my boy, no one here means you any harm."
Link's face flushed, and his ears relaxed, he stood embarrassed, sheathing his sword and shield.
The horse man chuckled, "It's alright my boy, it's not every day you might a centaur. I'm Chiron, trainer of the demigods at Camp Halfblood. And you've already met Annabeth here." He stated, motioning towards the girl. "And you are?"
Link cleared his throat and stood up higher, clearing his mind of embarrassment. "Link." was the one word that came out of his mouth that day.
And Chiron thought it might be the only word he would get him to say ever.