The dock was east of Hyrule, the bustling trading kingdom intimidated Link. He walked up to a store owner and asked how to get to Kakariko village. The woman looked at Link with a puzzled expression, "you can't get there from here."
"What do you mean?"
"It's walled off by a thick fog and desserts that spread across Hyrule. There's only a few ways to navigate it."
"What would you suggest?"
"There's an old lady that lives in the north woods, she can help you."
"Thank you."
"Wait," the woman took Link's hand. In his palm, she left a small compass, "if you ever need return, follow south then east until you hit the sea."
"I will." Link passed through the village and into the dark woods.
As he traveled along, he heard stirs of bats and birds. He heard deep roars in the distance and felt chills pass over him with every step forward. Out of the woods, he heard the cries of a beast. The cry made him want to turn back, but he pressed on. He found a wizard shooting electricity at a bear on the ground. The bear tossed in pain and seemed to switch between bear and Moblin as the wizard continued. Link lightly set his bag on the ground and charged at the wizard. The wizard turned and shot lightning at Link. Link's shield held the lightning away but pushed him back. Link pulled forward against the magic wind and tried to plunge his sword into the wizard. The wizard threw his arms forward once more and Link flew back to the trees behind him, dropping his sword.
"Foolish child, you are no match for-" the wizard spun around to see the bear towering over him.
The bear swiped with its paw and the wizard disappeared into a mist.
The bear slowly walked over to Link. Link remained deadly still towards the beast.
The bear's mouth slowly grumbled, "that was close. Thank you."
"No thanks necessary," Link said with a sigh of relief. "Do you know where an old witch lives?"
"The witch lives across the river ahead, I can take you."
"Thank you, I'm Link."
"Oh...I don't really have a name. I mean, I do, but it's just a bunch of growls."
"What should I call you then?"
"Bear is fine, It's what everyone else calls me."
Link and Bear walked through the woods and came upon the Witch's cabin. Link went to knock on the large wooden door, but before he could lay his fist on the wood it slowly opened. He looked over at Bear and carefully pushed the door open.
He crept inside the dark room and he heard a voice rise from the darkness.
"Who enters my home?"
"My name is Link."
"And your dog?"
Link pushed his teeth together awkwardly, "it's actually a bear."
From the dark, a small candle was lit. The match was thrown across the room, landing in a small pit which promptly turned into a roaring fireplace. The dimly lit room was very well kept. It featured a few chairs, a small kitchen, and two doors on the back wall. The Witch sat in a rocking chair.
"Come in, but leave the bear outside. I'm afraid that my floors won't be able to take it."
Bear sat down, "I understand. I'm not one for houses anyway."
"Why have you come to me boy?"
Link sat down in a chair, "I need to get to Kakariko village. How do I get into that region?"
"You'll need a guide and something tells me that the bear doesn't know the dessert."
Bear's head propped up from outside, "she's right. I barely know the forest."
"I suggest you find the old Sheikah Impa, she lives in the land of Labrynna."
"I've heard of it, that's so far south. Are you sure this is the best way?"
"Yes, you will need her help. Trust me, I'm a wise old lady after all."
"Fair enough, thank you for meeting me," Link rose from his seat and started out of the door.
"Wait!" The Witch sat up and grabbed a lantern and a stone. "This should light your way, and if you get lost in the dessert, this stone in your campfire and it will point you towards safety."
Link took them and put them in his pack, "thank you."
Link and Bear left the cabin at high noon and traveled through the forest. After miles of walking, nightfall came. The beast and Link made a fire and rested for the night. As they lay awake, staring at the stars they talked of the journey ahead.
"Are you sure you wanna go to Labrynna with me, I don't know if it'll be safe for a bear."
"I'll go all the way to Hyrule castle if you'll let me, I've always wanted to travel outside the woods."
"What do you think it's going to be like? Hyrule castle?"
"Solid gold in every hall. The floor will shine like the river."
"Where'd you hear that?"
"I'd just assume. Them being royalty and all."
"I guess. What do you want to do when I find my dad? Are you planning with living with me forever?"
"Not really, I'm not lonely enough to stay with you forever."
"Thanks," Link said rolling his eyes. "What will you do then?"
Bear thought long and hard, "I don't know. I've always wanted a restaurant."
"A restaurant? You're a bear."
"So? I can cook, I'm pretty good. Besides, I hear that there's places in the world where animals live in houses. I could have a restaurant."
"I guess. If you do, I promise to visit. What can you make?"
"I can make anything."
Link laughed and looked up at the sky, before the two knew it, they fell fast asleep.
Stirs in the desert picked up, the rivers that ran became more and more clear. Evil in the world was declining at a rapid rate. The peace that Hyrule felt was strong, but this would not last forever. The boy Link would know this soon, and the news would come in a young thief who just learned to fish. Labrynna awaits, the new Hero of Legend.