Link rushed out of his treehouse and fell from it's balcony, he grinned slightly when Saria squawked in terror. He flipped in the air and rolled safely on the floor, where he uncurled himself and grinned until Saria clipped his head. Link held his head protectively as Saria let loose, "Of all the, stupid, reckless and dangerous stunts!" Link kicked a small stone and wrung his hands, cowering under Saria's fury. Her eyes softened slightly, "Just...don't do it again." Link nodded but they both knew the real answer. Saria light up once more, "Oh yeah!", her gaze swept from Link to the treehouse, "The Great Deku Tree wants to see your visitor." Link froze, "He said it was an important visit, Link did you finally get your fairy?" she said earnestly but her words washed over Link. "How did he know?" Link thought, "Oh Golden Goddesses I'm in so much trouble." Link ran his hands over his bangs and swallowed the lump in his throat.

The boy, Link, came back but looked troubled by something Kenshin noted. While the boy was out Kenshin had gotten out of bed and located his sword, realizing his side no longer hurt he had undone the bandages on his side to find that the injury was completely healed. "Not even a scar" Kenshin marveled as he lightly touched the once bloodied skin. Link looked up in apprehension and held out his hand toward Kenshin, "What could he possibly want?", Kenshin tentatively took the offered hand. The barest smile graced Link's face until it was shuttered away as he tugged Kenshin out of the house.

Light assaulted his eyes as Kenshin used his free arm to shade them only to gasp in shock. It was quite a breathe-taking scene, everything was vibrant and green and alive, a small brook bubbled at the far left and the whole village seemed to be integrated into the forest. But it was something else as well, it felt safe, way too safe and peaceful. Kenshin didn't think a place like this even existed. A small tug brought him back from his musings, Link was already guiding him down the ladder. Kenshin felt his cheeks heat up, how had he not notice this? "Do you see that?" "No way." "What is a Man doing here?" Small children whispered as they gathered around the two-some. Link ducked his head and continued to walk even faster towards a large opening. Kenshin was perturbed at the sight of so many children with no parents, where were all the adults? Surely they were around here somewhere. Kenshin also felt apprehension, where was Link taking him? Since Link's head was down he didn't see the small pair of hands shoving him down, luckily Kenshin caught him. The boy rose his face up to glare at the child in front of them.

Link glared daggers at the ginger haired brat that pushed him down. Mido peered down out of his freckled face in disdain, "Not only do you not have a fairy but you also bring this into our village?" Mido pointed at the Kenshin in faux self righteousness, "You have no business here Man, and you," His finger swerved at the seething boy, "Are in so much trouble!" Link stood up from the Kenshin's grasps. He stared defiantly at Mido and pointed towards the opening, Mido blinked. "Wha- you wanna see The Great Deku Tree? Well, well you can't!" He folded his arms and stuck his nose in the air. "You two can't go to see the Great Deku Tree 'cause I say so." Link's hands balled into fist and he vibrated in anger, Kenshin laid his hand on his shoulder before things would get too messy, "What can we do to get passed?" He asked calmly. Mido blinked at the Kenshin, "I-I" He tripped over his words, "If you can get a sword and shield then I might let you through." He nodded to himself satisfied. Kenshin grinned, "So be it." This time he took Link's hand into his own and started to walk through the crowd.

"Where do we get a shield Link?" The Man asked him shaking Link out of his stupor. Link bit his lip and pointed towards the small shop. They stepped in, Fado epped when he saw it was them, "H-h-hi!" She squeaked, "D-do you need a shield Mister?" The Man chuckled, "No I do not, but Link does." He pointed at Link who waved at Fado. She breathed out relaxed knowing Link was there, "Got It, that'll be 40 rupees." Fado gleefully said. Link grimaced that was most of his money, he gave it over and she passed the Deku Shield. The Man grinned, "Great we can go see that tree now."

"You can't." Mido said, "What? Why is that? We have a shield," Kenshin pointed at Link who had the shield locked onto his back, "And we have a sword." He patted his left side where his sword was secured. "Well it's because…..Link doesn't have a sword! Yeah! He doesn't have a sword so you haven't really gotten everything." Mido grinned maliciously as Kenshin pinched the bridge of his nose. "Kami save me from the ridiculousness of children, c'mon Link we need to get you a sword." Link huffed and shot a nasty glare over his shoulder as he lead Kenshin to the Know-It-All brothers' house.

Luckily the visit was mercifully short, they had pointed at the small hole and told them it the sword laid behind that wall, "Watch out for rolling stones though." One of the brothers shouted, Link turned around and shot a thumbs up at them, "Good luck!" They yelled merrily. Kenshin and Link both grinned happily.

"So you want to go through first or-?" Kenshin left the question hanging in the air. Link quickly shimmed his way in. Kenshin sighed, "Well I guess I'm next." It was a surprisingly not tight fit as he went through the narrow hole. Kenshin popped out, "Link? Where are you?" Suddenly he was pulled into a small alcove in the wall, "ORO!" Kenshin fell into a heap, "What was that for?" But the question was drowned out by a deep rumbling as a giant boulder rolled past at fast pace. Link raised four fingers and counted down, when his fingers reached one another boulder rolled past. Quickly catching on Kenshin stood and waited at after the third boulder rolled away he hefted Link up and ran. Link stiffened in his arms as the boulder was gaining on them. "LEFT! LEFT!" Link cried. Kenshin swerved into another alcove, they both lay on the floor panting. Link turned his head and locked eyes with Kenshin and laughed. Kenshin caught of guard stared as Link started to laugh hysterically. After a while the laughter subsided into giggles, he looked at Kenshin "I don't even know your name and yet you and I just brushed against death." Kenshin looked down, he thought he had said something about himself. In fact it did feel like he had known Link for a very long time, it was a very comfortable relationship that had happened suddenly. Link blinked as Kenshin thrusted his hand right in front of his face, "Kenshin." Link looked up, Kenshin smiled "My name is Kenshin." Link stared at the hand, and then grinned as he grabbed it and pulled himself up. "Hello Kenshin."