Chapter 2: My only remaining friend.

Running, jumping and dashing in-between the trees, Link was struggling to lose his chasers. This place was a sad, empty shell of what it used to be; Sarias song no longer echoed among the once living trees. He knew the layout well, and never once was taken back to the entrance, but neither were the Moblins, they had done there research before entering this sacred place. Link remembered a passage out of here that lead to Goron city, he made way for it, but he had to pass the Moblins to go in the right direction. Link drew his sword, turned and ran at the beasts, but something was wrong, he couldn't focus on his enemy, he had no fairy to guide his aim. Still he swung and connected with one of the Moblins, taking his arm off with a single slice, Link may be a little reliant on his fairy companions, but his swordsman skills hadn't been affected. The Moblin let out a roar and dropped his weapon, the others still stood firm, ready to defend against any more attacks Link may throw at them. Link ran at them for another attack, the Moblins thrust there pole arms forward, Link ducked under and was sliding on his feet past them. He began charging his spin attack and when his sword met with their legs he released the spin and the Moblins were both without legs. By this time the third had died by bleeding out, link sheathed his sword, and continued onward to Goron city, where he hoped to find darunia, or failing that any of the Gorons that hadn't possibly fled the city. The passage was narrower than he remembered, and it was too dark to see any twists or turns of the cave, but by now he had it memorized. He exited the cave to see something strange.

Link expected ruin, death, destruction, lava flooding the city and remnants of the population scattered and in hiding, but it was the opposite. The Gorons were thriving, there population had increased tenfold since the last time Link was in the city. He immediately headed for Darunias chamber, but was halted by two guards asking him who he was and what his business was with the great Darunia. Link didn't answer and tried walking past the guards and into Darunias chambers, Link had known Darunia for quite some time, and felt he didn't need a reason to see an old friend. "Stop boy! Take one more step and you will be sorry!" the Guards threatened Link and took to a combat stance with their fists raised. Without thinking Link drew his sword and positioned himself for a spin that would take out both guards in one go. The doors to Darunias chamber opened and the great Goron stepped forward.

"What are you doing fools? Do you not know of this boy? He is the one who saved us all from starving to death! Step down at once or ill have your heads!"

"Please forgive us Darunia, we were not aware that this was the Link"

"You are forgiven, just do not make the same mistake twice, or I will not be held responsible for his actions or any of the Gorons. Please Link come in, the council has been waiting."

Link stepped into Darunias chamber to see something he never thought he would. The room was no longer a living space, it was a meeting room, and sitting at the table made of stone that was in the very center of the room, were some friends he did not think were alive anymore.