GDL: Thanks guys for reviewing. I just watched The Golden Compass last night, and the relationship between Lyra and Eurik made me want to continue this. Even though I was EXTREMELY disappointed with the ending of the movie, it was still a great movie regardless.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Legend of Zelda or any of the characters within the series. All I own is Kayla, whose name didn't show up in my dreams until the end of the day that I wrote the first chapter. At first, it was just a blurred mess of nothing.

Chapter 2: Trust Can Not Be Won; It Must Be Earned

And so, the next day came. It was the day when I'd start my training with Link. I had no clue what was to come of it, but I hoped it'd at least be something worthwhile. I was given a rude awakening this morning from a certain blonde haired hero of ours.

He yelled, "Kayla, get up! I told you to be up early this morning!"

I mumbled, "I'm coming. I'm coming. Just give me a minute to get up."

He nodded and walked out. I scrambled out of bed, ran out the door of his tree house, and climbed down the ladder. Link was there waiting for me. Saria was waiting as well.

I asked, "Saria, what are you doing here?"

She smiled and replied, "Link asked me to find you some attire that would suit you for this world, so I figured I'd come along and give it to you."

I nodded and said, "Thanks, Saria. I'll try it on right away."

I climbed back up the ladder and back into Link's tree house. When I came back out, I was wearing a short sleeved red tunic with black gloves. I also wore white tights and brown boots. I wanted to add an extra touch, so I pulled my hair back into a braid to go along with the outfit.

Link asked, "You ready, FINALLY?"

I smiled, "Yep. Let's get this show on the road."

He nodded and pulled something out of his bag. Well, more like two things. I looked closer and realized they were two Sais.

He stated, "They were the first thing I could find that could accommodate with your size."

I marveled at the weapons held out in front of me.

I practically yelled, "Thank you! C'mon, let's get to training so I can learn how to use these things!"

He nodded and literally dragged me into the Lost Woods. He said it was because I was going to slow for his tastes.



I asked, "Why are we training in the lost woods?"

He replied, "Because I didn't feel like dragging you out to Hyrule Fields."

I nodded, and he just randomly jump attacked at me. I yelled out of shock, and countered his attack with one of my Sais. He kept attempting to throw blows with his sword, and I kept countering right back. I then attempted to attack as well, but he kept dodging. I just kept continuing, but he grabbed me by the arm.

He yelled, "You're too hasty! How are you ever going to fight in the dungeons with attacks like that?"

I growled, but didn't let my anger get to me. I got out of his grip and hit him with one of my weapons in one quick move. He was shocked, but came back with a blow of his own. We went back and forth like this for quite a while, until I finally got the upper hand. I had side swiped him with my foot, making him lose his balance and fall over, so I could get on top of him and aim one of my weapons at his throat.

He smirked, "I believe you are ready."

I made a face similar to his in response, made a little dramatic move with my Sais, and slipped them into my belt.

I said, "Well, let's get going then. As much as I love the forest, I'd like to get this over with."

He replied, "Yeah, I have to agree with you there, but I need something from the Great Deku Tree first."

"What? Do you need to get the Master Sword again?"

He nodded.

I just grinned at him, which made him roll his eyes. He walked off, so I followed suit. Something told me right then and there that it'd be a long journey ahead. I just looked at random things on the way, since I didn't want to have to speak to him again. As much as I wanted to befriend him, he was a little…Okay, very intimidating.

We finally ended up in front of the Great Deku Tree. I marveled at how much larger he was in person. No wonder he was considered, "great." Link just stared, waiting for the Great Deku Tree to speak.

The great tree with a face finally spoke, "Hello, brave Link. Long has it been since the last time we've spoken. And who art thou, young one?"

I realized he had spoken to me and said, "My name is Kayla, sir."

The GDT continued, "Ah, I've heard much of you. Thou art more important than you know."

Link asked with a shocked look on his face, "You actually know about her?"

"Yes. I've known of her before she even stepped foot into thine world known as Hyrule."



Link nodded. It seemed that he could become quiet in a matter of seconds if he wanted to.

The GDT said, "Well, I do believe thou shall need the Kokiri Emerald once again. I shall give it to thee."

A blinding green light shone, and in Link's hands was the Kokiri Emerald. It was really beautiful. Though, I guess it had to be, considering it was an ancient jewel of legends.

The Great Deku Tree said one last thing, "Remember, Kayla, trust cannot be won, it must be earned."

I just stood there in a daze, until I realized that Link left without me.

I yelled, "HEY, LINK! WAIT UP!"

He didn't skip a beat. He just continued walking. It was as if he didn't even care that I was there.

I yelled again, "HEEEEY, LINK!"

He finally stopped. He was probably pissed that I didn't shut up.

I asked in a joking voice, "Did you forget about me?"

He replied, "I was hoping that you wouldn't follow. Obviously, I was wrong."

I scowled, "We're in this together, remember? As much as you dislike having someone else with you, you're stuck with me. And I'm not going to give up on being your friend just because you're being stubborn. "

He raised his eyebrow at me. He asked, "You think I'm stubborn?"

"Yes, very. You're being stubborn, because you won't let a new person in your life, because you're afraid you'll be hurt again."

He asked, "What makes you think that?"

"I know the type like you. I was in the same situation as you for a VERY long time. I won't get into detail, considering I don't trust you enough yet, but yeah."

He asked with mock interest, "What made you change?"

"I don't know. Just something about you makes me want to try as hard as I possibly can to befriend you and gain your trust."

He chuckled a bit and said, "Good luck with that."

He walked off, and I followed him out of the Kokiri Forest. I hoped that maybe things weren't as hopeless as they seemed.



GDL: God, I'm such a procrastinator. This took way longer than I thought it would. Like 5 different things inspired me to FINALLY get this blasted thing done. Anyway, here's the second chapter. Hope you enjoy. R&R!