Hello! Welcome to the second chapter of this story, in the tale of Link and his quest to save the world! Before we begin, I would like to answer a couple of requests/reviews for this story.

Guest 1: Thank you very much for your thoughtful advice! Link is turning 12 in this story (guess I slipped that part, hehe…) and you will be sure to see me put some twists on the story, now. Thank you very much!

Guest 2: Uh… I really don't think I would really enjoy nor be good at writing a scene about… You know. Also, there's huge age differences between your two requested characters, at least in this game. Sorry… Not my thing. Sorry... Sorry again...

Now, this chapter is a sweet little piece I added in. This happens during the time Link goes to see his Grandma in the beginning. It starts right where the first chapter left off, so please make sure to look at that chapter first if you haven't already!

With that out of the way, on with the next chapter!

"I knew you'd be here! Hee hee!"

Link's eyes widened as he heard the laughter of a familiar little voice behind him, and quickly turned around to see his young sister Aryll, beaming at his surprised expression, hands behind her back and swaying side to side in glee.

"Big brother, do you remember what day it is?" Aryll asked the boy that she stood in front of expectantly, a happy smile growing larger and larger on her face in anticipation. But his tired face slowly let her hopes down of seeing his shock when he remembered the special date, which of course, he didn't.

"You're still half asleep, aren't you…?" Aryll's eyebrows drooped in disappointment, although her grin was still on her face. Her big, brave brother Link had actually forgotten his own birthday! Aryll silently hoped that she wouldn't have terrible memory like his when she was as old as him. But being the child she was, Aryll decided to break the news out to him now, so with no hesitation or warning, she immediately shouted to the heavens, "Big Brother, it's your twelfth birthday!"

Now Aryll had Link's attention. His eyes immediately widened at the announcement, which shut as his expression slowly turned into an embarrassed grin, scratching the back of his head in humiliation.

"Grandma's been waiting for you to come home for so long! She's waited all morning! It's noon already!" Link turned to the sky to see that the sun indeed was directly overhead, and yelped in surprise, before hanging his head sheepishly, embarrassed once again by his little sister. "You should go home and see what Grandma wants…" Aryll suggested in a sing-song voice, while silently her brother's swings in emotion. 'He's really off today… Perhaps I shouldn't have woken him up so suddenly…" Aryll mentally noted to never wake her brother so suddennly before an announcement, before turning back to Link, who lifted his head to give her a quick nod, and he turned around to climb down the post, and began running back to their house on the east island.

"Morning, Link!" Mesa, the only resident on the west half of the island, waved to Link from his large garden, ridden with weeds. Link waved in his general direction and began to move on, running on the bridge that connected each half of the island that made up Link's home. As Link made his way, he was invited to play with Joel, a boy who loved to hop and jump about, and greeted by Sturgeon, the genius neighbor of Link, trying once again to give the child tips for a "smarter" life. Link could hear Orca, younger brother of Sturgeon, training with his spear a floor below Sturgeon, much to the latter's infuriation as Orca shook the entire house while striking a large object. All three of the encounters were made short and swift by Link, who wanted to reach his home as fast as possible to see what his grandmother wanted.

Link's grandma was growing rather feeble with age, and she was rather sensitive lately. She could be very saddened if something had happened to anyone in town, and Link, like a good grandson, tended to her needs, for it was the right thing to do. He was a rather unselfish fellow, at least, for someone his age. He finally ran up the large wooden patio of his house, to the patterned door, and into the abode.

Inside, Link began to slow the quick pace he had taken during his trip back home, and searched for his sweet grandma. She wasn't in the kitchen downstairs, nor was she laying in either of the two beds that were in the same room. So, Link climbed the ladder up to the small loft, and there she was. In front of the wreath adorned by two wooden swords, and the brown shield that was passed down generation to generation in Link's family tree.

"I've been waiting for you Link… Please try these on." Link's grandma handed the boy clothing, piled in a small stack, which felt rather soft, but felt a bit thick for his taste. From what he could see in the bundle, there was a belt with a swirled pattern on the buckle, and a lot of green clothing. "My… Time certainly flies… I can't believe your old enough to wear these clothes already, child." The old woman handed Link the clothes, which did look a little warm for their island weather… He was a bit disappointed. "Please don't look so sad, dear one! Just try them on." Link's grandmother instructed, a little more sternly than before. Sighing as he turned away from the elderly woman, Link went to the corner behind a screen, where all three family members changed, and donned the clothes that he had been given. Now, at least, Link could get a closer look at his new outfit.

He now wore a yellow-green long-sleeved shirt, which went under his lime tunic, which were both held under his new belt. On his legs, he bore white leggings that stuck tightly to his skin, but were rather flexible, and brown boots that went halfway up his stubby calves. On his head was an odd pointy green cap, which went to his lower back, although, he was rather short. Link fanned himself as he climbed upstairs, and he knew he was right. These clothes were too hot for the sunny weather that blessed this island.

"Oh my… They fit you perfectly!" Link's grandmother exclaimed as she looked at her grandson, examining at his new clothing. But once again, Link frowned in a pout, leaning more to his childish side than his selfless, do good deed style. "Now Link, today is a day to celebrate! This is the day that you become the same age as the young Hero of Time, the hero from the legends I told you and Aryll! And you only have to wear them for one day, but be proud of it!" Not like that made it better, though, the clothes were so hot! Link subconsciously tugged at the collar, trying to air himself out and cool down. But then, Link's grandmother said something that took his mind off of the outfit completely.

"In olden days, twelve was the age boys became men! They would be taught in the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle with their enemies!" Paying attention to his grandma's words, letting it sink in, Link large eyes began to shine with excitement, and a grin began sweeping across his face. That would mean that this was the day he could be trained to battle! He would learn to triumph over his enemies! He would be considered a child no longer! This is what every boy dreamed of in this time, including Link. Was this truly his chance? "Of course, we don't live in such an age any longer… Our ways are the ways of peace. I suppose Orca is the only one who still knows anything about swordplay anymore." And with that, Link's joy evaporated. He trained with Orca every day, but would he ever truly get a chance to fight his enemies? But, even with the letdown, Link had one lingering question. If he didn't get to train for battle and fight his enemies...

"Could…I still be considered a grownup?" Link quietly inquired, looking at his grandma sadly. While she was taken aback by the words coming from his mouth, as he almost never spoke, she responded anyway.

"Well…If that's the way you would like it, then that would be fine." His grandma responded, a smile creeping onto her lips from the childlike question. Link smiled in response to his grandma accepting his wish.

"Well then, tonight I'm going to invite everyone over for your birthday party! I better start getting ready, shouldn't I? I can make your favorite soup tonight, too! Now, if you could please get your sister for me, sweetie." Now Link had a large grin plastered on his face, and his grandmother smiled at his excitement as he gave her a quick hug, and dashed out the door to find his sister.

"Such a sweet boy…We'll have a wonderful party tonight."

Thank you so much for reading this chapter of my story! I am REALLY sorry if it's boring! I will be sure to add some plot twisting in the next chapter! I just wanted to add this chapter in for you guys, and I hope it suits you guys! I tried my best to make add some sweetness in there, tell me how it worked out by rating and reviewing! Thank you, thank you, a thousand times thank you! I hope to see you guys next chapter!