I jolted awake. Was it... true? Everything I remembered about my life... Was it a dream, or reality? Had I really traveled through time, saving the Princess of Hyrule from the clutches of the King of Thieves?
I realized then that my heart was beating twice as fast as it should be. Just as if I'd woken up from a nightmare.
I threw my legs over my bed and ran to the doorway. Outside, the familiar bugs flitted about, glowing softly. Children were scattered around the gently sloping hills, talking, laughing, and playing games. The small ponds gently rippled as a cool breeze blew across the surface of the water. Sunlight beamed down, and out made the grass seem greener, the water seem clearer, and the whole place seem happier.
Oh, if only they knew what would happen...
I skidded down the ladder and was about to run for the bridge when I bumped right into Saria. Her face was glowing with the usual excitement.
"Hi, Link!" she said enthusiastically. "I just wanted to-"
"Sorry, Saria," I said, cutting her off, "but I really have to go."
She tried to speak again, but I ran around her and sprinted for the exit from the forest. Even if I did want to stop and chat, there was only a short amount of time before Hyrule fell into the hands of an evil so large that these children couldn't even comprehend it.
Suddenly, I noticed one of the Know-It-All Brothers blocking my way out.
"You can't leave!" he shouted. "Kokiri don't leave!"
I lifted my arms, about to scream in frustration, but then I clenched my hands into fists, let out an annoyed sigh, and whirled around to face the forest. Running again, I dashed into the Kokiri Shop and bought the Deku Shield with Rupees I'd found laying around, and then crawled through a few tunnels and nabbed the Kokiri Sword. Then, fully equipped, I showed my items to Mido quickly and pushed past. Soon, I stood face-to-face with the Great Deku Tree.
"Great Deku Tree, I-"
"Thou hast faced great trials, and thy path is clear," he boomed. "No further explanation is needed. Take my blessing, and find Princess Zelda. Perhaps, if thou art swift, my life might be spared."
"Thank you!" I breathed as I turned and ran for the bridge.
"The Great Deku Tree has allowed me to leave," I said, in a rush of words, to the boy blocking my way.
"Fine," he said in annoyance.
I was about to enter Hyrule Field when I heard a familiar voice.
"Link, please-"
I spun around to face her. "Saria, please, don't hold me up. I've got important things to do."
I left quickly and didn't look back.