OK! New story for Zelink! Whoo! I have reread the story "Attraction"(which I deleted) and I actually wanted to rewrite. This is more dramatic, and more gushy than I had hoped for, but hey, the heart led me to it. Hopefully there's some elements of comedy. But hey, I'm 16, I'm horrible at english. Go easy on me.
I DON'T OWN ZELDA. NOT EVEN A PART OF IT. SAD FACE.
And before you read, I just wanted to say that I think there would be a better understanding of this if you have read the mangas for the Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, which is what some parts are based off of, Link's personality especially since he doesn't talk in the games. Compared to "Attraction" in which I barely made talk, I wanted to add more speaking lines to Link, because I absolutely love the mangas. If you have not yet read it, you can read it online anywhere where you're capable of reading manga online. In addition, for those who have read "Attraction" I have gave Tatl more speaking lines than the Skull Kid, which I think is better since she helped Link out through the adventure. So, she will be serving as the guide (again) for this story. SO, enough of me talking! ENJOY MY LOVELYS.
I remember, clearly, everything that had happened. Everything I had put you through. What sacrifices you have given for this land of Hyrule. What terrible fate you had to endure and risk your life for. What courage you had possessed.
Your eyes, those deep blue crystals that I remember pierce through my soul when we first met. You were seeking me, and I… I was at fault for all of this, for tearing away you and your life, your real life.
I was young, so… naïve.
I can remember your touch against my hand. It was only a slight encounter until I had been taken away by the clutches of evil. We were soaring above the heavens after everything was over. Did we win? Have we sealed the evil shrouding this land? Maybe not, but all I know is that Ganondorf is forever ridden from this world.
I was reluctant, to tell you my true feelings. For I knew I couldn't be selfish and keep you to myself, I had to. It was the only way.
I had to give you back the life you were meant to live.
And you came back, to the place of our first encounter. What does that tell me?
I have to know, so please wait for me. I'm determined to find you. Yes, I'm almost there. I can feel it.
…
"NEIGH!" His horse galloped what had seemed a million miles to stop at a place full of memories. The deep forests crawling with many plants of the Southern Swamp, the high rolling mountains filled with chills in the North, the soothing sand in friction with the crashing waves of the Great Bay, and the land of lost souls in the Ikana Kingdom to the East. He stumbled across this land in search for a very special friend, and along the way met many more. Three days and nights was all it took for this young hero to defeat the mask capable of a terrible and evil destruction, as well as save a town from being crushed by the moon. Transforming into various forms, he used several masks to keep peace of this town.
He crawled his way back after having grown into a man. Memories slowly flowed back into his head. He inhaled deeply as his hat was flowing alongside the wind.
Almost into the town, his ears twitched with the sound of grass crunching. He was spotted by a tiny tickling fairy, her little brother fairy, and the familiar friend pacing his way towards him.
The little imp, caught in the curse of Majora's Mask, was the one who abandoned the light and caused the doom. He thought he had no friends, all alone, and succumbed to using manipulation to obtain his desires, until he met the courageous hero's kindness.
"LINK?" the tiny fairy circled and jumped all around the mighty Hero of Time. "You, you're back?"
Link was suddenly embraced by the little imp, called the Skull Kid. "Friend! Welcome Back!" He was up to Link's waist when they embraced, because Link had become a fine young man and his companion, Epona, had grown into a fine majestic horse.
"Skull Kid, Tael," Link returned their hugs. "Tatl," a certain sadness had come over Link, because he was reminded of the invaluable friend he came to this town to search for. "It's great to see you well."
"Since you just got here, let's go into town. I bet you'll need a good rest from traveling so much." Tatl flew next to Link's hat like she was familiar to, and Link petted Epona's fair mane, gave her a carrot to nibble, and signaled for her to follow them as they headed into town.
South Clock Town emerged right in front of them. Link embraced all the nostalgic scenes. The Rosa Sisters passed by and bowed to their master and rushed quickly to West Clock Town to resume practice for their new dance. The postman made his usual routine of pick-up and delivery, and didn't even notice Link's arrival due to his focus. The carpenters saluted him as they passed by carrying various tools and wood to construct a new sight for the upcoming festival.
"You came just in time again! The Carnival is upon us soon, in 3 days, but don't worry, I'm not gonna threaten this town anymore! Everyone's become my friends here!" The Skull Kid smiled with his head high. "All thanks to you Link!"
They headed to East Clock Town where the juggler twins happily juggled and put on a show for Link. Flags were dancing with the wind and various colored sign decorated the East part of town. The Bombers, grown into teenagers by now, had all welcomed Link back, and greeted Skull Kid.
"Look we're here!" Tatl hastily hurried to the sign, which read, Stock Pot Inn.
Inside, they all were in shock as one woman was hustling and bustling doing most of her chores, along the way, tripping, stumbling flat on her face.
"Anju! Are you ok?" A tall man with blue-purple hair down to his shoulders lent her a hand and embraced her. "Don't always rush things; I'm here too to help sometimes. My duties as new Mayor don't compare to the priority of my wife, so please, be careful. I'm worried about you." The tenderness in his eyes towards her melted her as she slowly trembled in his arms.
"Kafei, I'm terribly sorry! Being the Mayor's wife still shocks me sometimes, I'll be careful from now on." She looked into his eyes, with sorrowful ones, and in his arms laid her head on his shoulders embracing once more. "Oh! A visitor! Oh my gosh… Mr. Link!"
Kafei averted his eyes towards the hero. "Green hat, green clothes, LINK!" he walked towards him and gave him a very manly hug. They patted each other's backs and compared heights. For they both knew going into manhood was a competition. "Surprised seeing me this way? I guess we're both not kids anymore" and he laughed.
Surprised by how low his voice had gotten, Link stood a little stiff. Tatl interrupted and said, "That's right! Kafei is the successor of his father, and that's what the festival this year is about, as well as the celebration of the four giants, and your victory over the Majora's Mask. You're quite popular around these parts Link!"
"That's right," Anju said. "Will you be staying the night?" Link nodded in reply. "Here is your room key; your room is the second room on the second floor. Your horse can stay under the sunshade outside, and we'll supply her with some hay. Skull Kid, there is a second bed there as well so you can share a room with Link. I'm sorry but I have to make lunch for grandmother now, enjoy your stay!" She smiled and hasted towards the kitchen. The footsteps grew quieter but a spark ignited in the kitchen, the fire was lit, and Anju began her usual routine of cooking.
After turning his attention from Anju, Kafei focused on Link, who aged to be slightly shorter than he."It's good to have you here Link," Kafei as well smiled towards the hero and led them to their rooms. "Well I have to help Anju in the kitchen now, her cooking is still lacking…. good flavor" he chuckled and closed the door silently behind him.
Link settled his shield and sword down beside the bed and sat down. "I can sense how tired you are Link, you should get some rest" Tatl advised to him.
"Yeah Link, we'll hang out and play once you get some energy back!" Skull Kid patted Link's knee and waddled out of the room.
Link laid his head down onto his pillow, and tried to go to sleep. Even with his eyes closed, he couldn't slumber. Insomnia, he thought, or maybe jetlag? And the suspense of thinking of all the fun and exciting things left him even more energetic.
He inhaled, and exhaled. Night was falling; the black night carried stars as it engulfed the window Link was looking out of, and for the first time he saw the normal moon start to rise. Slowly, time itself seemed to stop as he looked up into the starry sky. For a moment, he felt of something…missing. That feeling, lingering on anchored a weight on his eyelids, and led him to drift to sleep.
His breath growing shorter, he finally opened the last door, leading to her, trapped under Ganon's hands.
Running towards her was useless; the power of evil was too strong, even for Navi.
A blinding light from his hand shined. The Triforce piece of Courage aligned with its other 2 brethren.
Light
Was the only last salvation to end his reign.
That silhouette is leading me to a safe haven, away from the crumbling castle.
Without the blade of evil's bane, the beast awakened.
Light showed him the way.
And again regained his precious weapon, key to slaying this foul beast.
She, as the seventh sage, used her light and shunned away the evil forever into the Sacred Realm.
Ascending into the heavens
He returned the Ocarina of Time to her, holding her hand as well.
The sage played a song, a song back in time.
Soon he couldn't see her anymore.
He regained his original form, his real form.
Returned the blade, and sealed the Door of Time.
A bittersweet farewell to a true friend, who flew away and never, knew of another encounter.
The smell of flowers
Water streaming
In that nostalgic garden once again
Hello again,
Princess.
Link woke and shot up. 72 hours left until the carnival. The light of the morning sun blinded him and his eyes burned in recoil. Once recovered, he rummaged through his pockets to find in his hands once again the Ocarina of Time. He played the lullaby of the princess he once knew. He questioned why he dreamt about the quarrel with Ganondorf. Princess, I haven't dreamt in a while. I wonder how you are doing. The vow I made to fight for you… he was disrupted with a knock.
"Hello, Link? I had hoped you'd be awake by now. Could you help me with a few errands?" Kafei asked and included, "could you help me patrol the town? Since you left I set up a security system so that bastards like Sakon couldn't steal from anyone anymore, but that also doesn't guarantee my safety. I can only trust you." He smiled.
Link nodded and smiled in return. He looked at his hand and stared at the ocarina for a moment. Silence grew and clogged his ears. Deep into thought all he could look at was the sacred ocarina, spacing out.
Kafei snapped his fingers, "Hey you ok? You know you don't have to do this if you don't want to."
The hero disagreed, put the ocarina back in his pocket, and grabbed his shield and sword. On their way out, Tatl told the Skull Kid and Tael that she would accompany Link like the old times. Kafei kissed Anju on the cheek and told her he'd be back later to eat lunch with her.
As they exited, they noticed a very large cargo pulled by a donkey to their left in front of the Milk Bar. A grown up girl with a bow strapped to her back got up and unloaded the carriage filled with bottles of milk. As she was about to enter the bar, she saw that Link and Kafei were walking nearer. "Grass-Grasshopper?" she stuttered. "Wow, it is… uhmm… really good to see you." She blushed and set the box of bottles down, making the milk stir. "And hello Mayor, would you and Grasshopper care for a free bottle of milk?"
"Thank you Romani, you and your sister Cremia still make the best milk around. Has she written back?"
Romani handed them both a bottle of Chateau Romani Milk, the most valuable and delicious kind of dairy around. "She's doing fine, I can't believe she left me all alone to upkeep the farm, but she's traveling all over Termina to find more clues on how our father died, but she'll come home soon. It's hard sometimes, especially when those things still try to abduct our cows, right Grasshopper?" she nervously chuckled, and looked at the ground. "Well… I uhh better get going now; wouldn't want the milk to expire due to this heat. It was nice to see you both." She gave a small smile, turned around and began her heavy lifting duties.
Kafei led Link to the office north of the Inn, to greet his mother and retired father and get the papers needed to put in the mailbox about official business concerning the booking of the Indigo-go's for the carnival. The official seal of their family was stamped on top of the manila envelope. Outside, luckily they stumbled across the Postman, saying it was priority mail. The postman's eyes shot wide open and he sprinted to the exit in West Clock Town.
Then, they both went to South Clock where he approved of the blue prints for the construction of many of the attractions for the carnival. Many of the men who used to stare at the moon were now successfully fulfilling their roles in keeping the construction away from the citizens, so that the potential of getting hurt was zero, and they would be surprised when the Carnival of Time swung around.
In West Clock Town, all the steps emerged and they saw many locals. Link greeted the man who for no apparent reason, would slap his lap, but keep account of Link's finances. Also they discovered the Mother of the Bomb Shop Owner outside slowly walking to the North to bargain more bomb bags to add to their inventory. Kafei opened the last door to the right of the little avenue to visit his friend from the Curiosity Shop
"Hey Link! Wow I can't believe you're back in town again! Man I must be getting old since you and Kafei are so much taller than me now." He was practically bald, but the sides of his head that did contain hair were slowly becoming grey. He had helped hiding Kafei in his quest to find the mask he lost. "Oh so Kafei did you hear of the news going around town? It's BIG."
"Don't tell me it's those rumors of the new girl in town. I've heard of it from the carpenters who saw her enter from the Clock Tower, the same way you did Link."
Yes the same way that Link entered. Through the door of the Clock Tower, Link had lost his trusty steed but gained the physical form of a midget Deku Scrub. Link had remembered the churning waters underneath of the Tower, where he saw the Happy Mask Salesman. He cringed at the thought, because of the eerie aura he projected through the smile on his face.
Link suddenly thought of possibilities of that sort of person. Maybe it was another deku scrub.
"Yeah, which is an almost impossible task! Rumors say that before that great big door Link came from is this never ending forbidden forest which links to a totally parallel universe!" The man of the Curiosity Shop said rambling and moving his hands to mirror. Link looked up at the ceiling and rolled his eyes slowly. "They say she's quite the beauty, beautiful milk white skin, golden hair, and a complexion of royalty, but that's almost impossible to believe since she's cloaked in a black robe."
Skin? Hair? Royalty? This description perfectly fitted someone very important to Link. No way…it can't possibly be…
"Well as long as she's not dangerous I welcome her to Clock Town." Kafei said, "but if she is royalty, then what is her intentions here?" There was slight envy in Kafei's voice; for he felt threatened someone else could take his title away.
"Hmm who knows? But people who have seen her say she's headed to the Great Fairy in North Clock Town. Maybe she's offering a prayer?" The man of the Curiosity Shop shrugged his shoulders, and took a sip from his coffee cup.
And in that instance, Link bolted out of the store. I have to know, if it's her.
Kafei and the man running the Curiosity Shop looked at each other and then the door. "Well I guess he had to use the bathroom or something." They both said.
In the most Northern, and emptiest part of town, Link crept in quietly. He found a Deku Seed and threw it in the air, which hit a red balloon. Then fell a little old man dressed in green. "Ohhh, a fairy? Ohhh Link! It is you! Would you like to buy some maps?"
"I think Link is looking for a girl that headed this way. Did you happen to see her?" Tatl said. "Who exactly is this girl anyway Link?"
He didn't answer, but Tingle, the man who Link shot the Deku Seed at did, "Yeah she just went into the Great Fairy Fountain here." He threw confetti into the air and said the only words Tingle made up.
Link rushed into the fountain, Tatl soon followed. Going further inside, seeing the serenity of the water disturbed by little ripples made by a pair of delicate feet. There, sitting on a ledge, sat a lady who dipped her feet into the water and splashed around while tiny fairies danced around her. She giggled in the most melodious voice. She sang the lullaby of Royal Blood, a song known to Link.
Clink! Clank! Dropping his sword and shield straight to the ground, that feeling of emptiness had disappeared.
"Zelda?" He quietly said.
She turned around in astonishment, that he was there.
She smiled, "Link."