I hate to say it, but this chapter is what's known as 'tutorial island.' All it is is massive amounts of explanation which I dislike, but it has to be done anyway. Sigh. Anyway, please try to enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 2

The next morning, I had to get up at 5 AM, because my mother wanted me to go run some supplies to Kakariko, and I had to pick up some potions from Malo Mart. I was the delivery girl of Ordon, because the ranch hands were far too busy nowadays with the goats. It wasn't difficult to find food now that the war was over, so the number of goats we had multiplied. There were also a couple of foals, since the village's horses have peace and quiet, and don't have to make emergency trips to Hyrule Castle.

I pulled on my cream leggings, chucked on my faded green tunic, tied up my hair in a high ponytail and put on my belt. I grabbed a small loaf of bread from the cupboard and held it between my teeth as I pulled on my brown boots. Trying to not make too much noise so as to not wake the rest of my family, I walked out the door, shutting it slowly behind me.

Our house was one of the closest to the ranch, in fact, we lived where Sir Collin used to live. He moved out to become a knight of Hyrule, and he taught swordplay at Harkinian Knight Academy. The academy had been founded by His Highness, about five years after Ganondorf had been defeated. All children were required to go to the academy after they turned 13, and would remain there until they were of age, that is, 18 years old. There were two semesters, and each one went for 5 months. In between the two semesters there was a month's break. In the summer, the break would reach over the entire New Year's holidays, and the winter break was there because it was just far too cold to do any swordplay while it was snowing. At the academy, all children learnt to read and write, and each student took a class to train with weapons, whichever you were more comfortable with. It was also compulsory to take a swordplay class, and you had the choice of learning to use a katana, or a proper sword like a knight.

Running south, I went through the archway into the ranch. After hoisting myself over the small barricade that was only there as a backup to keep the goats in, I went into the smaller barn, where the horses were kept.

Upon opening the door, I went over to the furthest stall on the left, where my chestnut steed was resting. "Hey girl," I murmured, while rubbing her along the top of her head, where her white tear-shaped marking was. Unlocking the door, I led her out of the stall, stopping as I got near the door to tack her up. Reaching into the cupboard that was there, I pulled out a carrot for her to much on while I was messing around with numerous pieces of leather. Today I put two extra packs on either side of her body, which contained the bread and milk that Kakariko so desperately needed. They weren't so much a produce town as they were business, since Malo Mart only offered weapon supplies and potions.

Finishing up, I led her by the reins to outside, where I saw Gaipeia not even three metres away. "What are you doing up this early, and where are you taking poor Wisdom?" she said, surprised to see me. Wisdom was the name of my horse, and judging by the expression on the mare's face, she didn't want to be awake right now.

"I've gotta go on a trip to Kakariko. Mum wants the milk and bread delivered today, so I got up at 5 in the morning to get it to them while it's still somewhat cool out." I replied.

She looked at me with a pitiful expression on her face "Good luck with that. I hear the Kargoroks love the morning sun. It's only just starting to rise," she said, looking to the east where the sun was peeking over the mountains, "so you're going to have a lot of fun out there. Better pick up some arrows from Mum while you're at it."

I grinned. "Yep those Kargoroks aren't going to know what hit them! By the way, how's Applesauce dealing with all the goats?" I asked. Applesauce was Gaipeia's horse, a beautiful dapple grey mare with a mischievous attitude, much like her owner. "Oh, she's having a great time," Gaipeia laughed, "She's just as mischievous as the goats are!"

I laughed. "Well, I'd better make a move before it gets too warm. I'll see you when I get back!" I waved as I hopped up on Wisdom, and rode off, leaping over the barricade blocking the ranch from the rest of the village.

After buying some extra arrows, we trotted through the village and past His Highness' old tree house, going through the small stretch in the woods before reaching a bunch of boulders to my right. Dismounting Wisdom, I walked over to the boulders before placing the back of my right hand on the boulders. The ring I wore glowed, passing the ominous light onto the massive blockage, where it folded the rocks back out of my way. I grabbed Wisdom's rein, and gently led her into the little area. It was the Ordon Spring that His Highness had supposedly begun his adventure in. The villagers used to come here regularly for healing properties, but since a significantly large earth tremor in Kakariko Gorge had occurred, the path had been blocked by boulders. The villagers now went to Faron Spring, which was a bit of a walk away, but was close enough to be of use. There was still a small tunnel to the right of the entrance Ordon Spring, but no adult could fit through there anymore, and it had been forgotten by most of the village.

The ring had been made by one of my other friends Merllis Stone, who loved to read, and aspired to become a mage of Hyrule. She was the mayor's daughter, and was the most knowledgeable one in the village, as she had read and re-read all of the village's historical texts numerous times. She knew some basic magic, which most of us villagers didn't, and she made three rings. These worked with the boulders blocking the spring from the village, clearing them out of the way and piling them to either side of the entrance. She kept one ring for herself, and gave one each to Gaipeia and me. We never told anybody about the magical property of these, so Ordon Spring was our own special place. A place where nobody went except us, and we could have time to be alone.

I led Wisdom into the spring, and she drank the healing water while I filled up my empty jar. I figured I could use some water, and if I managed to get injured out there, I could use it as first aid. Having finished what I needed to do at the spring, I led my horse back out, and re-closed the entrance. From there, I hopped back on Wisdom's back, and we took off across the rope bridge, and all the way to Hyrule Field.

Okay.

I'm in need of Goron and Zora character names, so if you could pretty please send me some decent names for either race, I would very much appreciate it!