A/N: This one-shot features Wolf-Blossom's (from DeviantART) lyrics to the Epona's Song. As you can tell, this one-shot will focus on Epona, the ever faithful and loyal mare in Ocarnia of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess.
Game Timeline: Ocarnia of Time (after the Shadow Temple)
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the video games in the series called Legend of Zelda. Those rights belong to Nintendo. Lyrics to Epona's Song belong to Wolf-Blossom.
Link walked wearily down the steps that lead to Kakariko Village. He had just defeated the Phantom Shadow Beast: Bongo Bongo. Doing so had awakened Impa as the Sage of Shadows and he was transported the Temple of Light, receiving both the Shadow Medallion as well as adding her powers to his. He wanted nothing more to never to see any ReDead, Gibdos, Stalfos, Skulltula, Keese, Wallmasters, and various torture devices again. Those creatures were ugly and devoid of life, and of course the Shadow Temple was filled with them and other terrifying monsters. But knowing his chances, and also being the Goddess's chosen hero, he was bound to fight more of those monsters in the future.
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, he breathed in deeply and looked around. Epona had wandered off again. She was probably back at Lon Lon Ranch, being tended to my Malon. He took his Ocarnia out of his pack and played the magical song that would summon Epona to his side.
Epona,
Epona,
Running through
The wind.
Gaily
You come to me
My-yyy sweet po-oh-ny.
Strong and free,
As can be.
Filled with life
You'll see.
Sing this sweet
Melody!
Of
Friendship.
There will be
People
Who will
Put you down.
Pay-ahh
No heed to their words.
Timeless
And endless
Is our friendship...
Yo-hu-ou will see
In the end!
Epona,
Epona,
Running through
The wind.
Gaily
You come to me
My-yyy sweet po-oh-ny.
When Link finished playing the song, he heard a happy neigh from the distance. Epona came into view and crossed over the bridge and over to him. Link pet her head in affection and then moved to her side and put his foot in the stirrup and hoisted himself up onto the saddle. He turned Epona around and let out a "Hyah" as he made his way over the bridge and to onward to Gerudo Valley.
A/N: I hope you enjoyed this little one shot! Please remember to review/comment!
Note: I did western horseback riding for almost ten years, so I know most of the terminology. One of my pet peeves is when people don't get the terms right. So here is a quick little guide about what is what.
Stallion: Adult male horse. Able to reproduce.
Gelding: Adult male horse. Neutered, not able to reproduce.
Mare: Adult female horse. Able to reproduce.
Foal: Baby horse.
Colt: Baby male horse.
Filly: Baby female horse.
Yearling: Adolescent horse.
Pony: Beneath 14.1 hands in height
Horse: Above 14.2 hands in height.