A Short Break
"Big Brother" she called, her blue eyes glancing around Outset Island in search of him. "Where are you"
Standing near the ramp that led to the front door of her home the girl pulled out her telescope, looking through it, she found who she was searching for as she walked along the beach.
Little crabs along the shore quickly dug their way back under the sand, hiding from the blond haired child that walked along the shore calling for her sibling as she hurried along. She made her way across the bridged to the other side of the island (that was the thing about Outset, it was actually two large islands, however they were so close together you only had to cross a short bridge to get to one from the other, you could even swim between them in under a minute) and walked down along another wooden boardwalk over the side of the island and towards a ladder.
The blond haired child climbed up the ladder and onto the raised platform. The structure itself was basically a lookout tower, the bottom a wooden platform with a roof over it, the railing lining the square shaped base, an opening left where the ladder was placed.
"Big Brother" she spoke, watching to see if the sleeping figure she stood by stirred, he didn't.
Hehe..I know just how to wake him up she thought, a gleam of mischief in her eyes. She looked around and smiled as the seagulls gathered around her. No one on the island understood why they were fond of her, they simply were.
Coaxing one towards her she took it into her hands gently, putting the seagull close to the boy's pointy ear, and with a smirk she screamed.
"BIG BROTHER" her voice rang out, causing the seagull to make out it's own cry, shocked by the sudden noise, causing the other birds to cry out as well, waking the sleeping figure up at last.
Link's POV
"AHHHHHHH"
My eyes flew open as I quickly fixed myself into a sitting position. What in the world just happened?
My mentally asked question was soon answered as I spotted my younger sister Aryll by me, a smirk on her face before she busted out into laughter.
"Very funny pig-tails" I growled "You love using your pesky friends to OUCH"
She me hit on the head with her telescope. Hard. I curse the day dad gave her that thing...before he died of illness.
"I told you not to call me that" she hissed, her blue eyes glaring into mine, which like hers, were blue.
'Well Dad..he..he did...the same way Mom used to call me hero boy...'' I said softly, I knew our parents were a touchy subject, especially for Aryll, since Mom had died giving birth to her, Dad was devastated for a while after her death, but he eventually got better, though the loss was still there sometimes, he tried to keep me and Grandma moving forward, once Aryll was four, he gave her the telescope she now has, her most treasured possession, especially after illness took Dad away too.
"Even so...it's still hurts, sometimes, when I think about Dad ya'know " she said, looking off somewhere in the distance, subconsciously playing with a pig-tail. I nodded, understanding how she felt, and I felt like a jerk for making her sad like that, some older brother I am.
"Anyway hero boy" she chuckled "Do you know why I came up to Aryll's Lookout" she asked, emphasizing her name like she owned the place, which, in a way she did, seeing as not too many other people actually came up here.
"No why" I replied
She scoffed playfully "Did you forget"
"Forget what?"
"Dummy..it's your BIRTHDAY"
"huh oh yeah...It is" I said sheepishly, feeling pretty ignorant for forgetting my own birthday. Wait..my birthday today is...when I become the same age as the hero of time which means...
"Which is the reason Grandma has sent me to look for you, you should probably go home and see what she want's okay" she cut me off before I finished the thought
"Do I have to" I asked, not really wanting to go.
'Yes, you have to, besides, remember, we both agreed we would be the best grandchildren we can be so grandma doesn't worry about us" she said, reminding me of the promise we made to each other after Dad's death.
"Alright Alright I'll go" I said, and reluctantly went to the ladder.
I climbed down and headed across the bridge and made my way across the second bridge connecting the two halves of Outset together.
"Aye Link how are you" Abe called out. Abe was one of the Islanders that farmed instead of fished, living with his wife Rose and their two kids, Joel and Zill, who Aryll and I sometimes played with, though Zill never wipes his nose, which I'm willing to bet is on purpose to bug others. Mission accomplished.
"Oh Hello Mr. Abe, I'm well, how are you" I said, being polite as I walked toward he man, his brown hair blowing slightly in the breeze,like my blond hair does, I couldn't help but notice how tan he was from being in the sun a lot, makes me wonder if that's why Mrs. Rose liked him.
"I'm well, say, isn't it your birthday today, you've come of that age haven't you"
"Yes, actually I'm going to see Grandma about it right now Aryll told me she was looking for me"
"Indeed, well here," he said, pulling out a red rupee, worth twenty rupees. "Happy Birthday, my wife said to give it to you"
"Oh uh, I um..."
"It's alright, your Grandma doesn't need to know" he said with a wink and handed me the money.
"Thank you so much Mr. Abe really" I said. A smile came on my face, now I could get something from Beedle's ship shop (which really was a small boat where the tan man sold his goods inside, it was like a house boat) since I've been saving up my allowance.
"You're welcome kid, now run along, it would be rude to keep your grandmother waiting any longer wouldn't it"
"Right, thanks again, I'll see you later" I said and waved good-bye as I hurried over to my house. I took a deep breath before turning the nob and opening the door.
"Grandma I'm home" I called as I stepped through the doorway looking around the first floor of our home for her.
"I'm up here Dear" I heard her call from upstairs.
I quickly made my way up and met her in the loft where we hung our family shield.
"You wanted to see me Grandma" I asked
"Ah yes indeed" she smiled kindly, dusting off her red dress as she handed me my gift. "Go ahead, try it on"
I looked it over, the hero's clothes, the thing I have been dreading. It consisted of a long-sleeve green undershirt with a darker green tunic and brown belt with boots and white pants, oh and let's not forget the point matching hat that came with it.
"Don't look so glum now, you only need to wear it for one day, today's the day you become the same age as the hero of legend, who fought to cast down the evil that plagued the kingdom, It is something we must remember, though in today's time, our ways are of peace now, I imagine Orca is the only islander who knows anything about swordplay anymore" Grandma spoke, she must've noticed my expression and now is ranting on about why I should cheer up.
"I know Grandma" I sighed and smiled, figuring it's best to grin and bear it, like Grandma said, it's only for one day. "I'll be right back" I said, going into another room.
I closed the door and quickly changed into the pants and tunic, adding the hat over my hair, and walked back to grandma."
"My, they suit you perfectly" Grandma cooed, happy with her latest work "now go find Aryll, tell her I'm getting the island together for a party tonight in honor of your birthday, and I'm sure you'll be glad to know I'm making your favorite soup" she smiled, knowing it make me feel better
"Alright thank you Grandma" I said hugging her " I'll get Aryll"
I made my way back to the lookout tower, mumbling something under my breath about the seagulls, they hang out near her, but fly away as soon as they spot me. I swear, those demons are suck ups.
"Oh Hey Big Brother" Aryll said turning around to face me.
"Hey" I said grimly.
"Did, Grandma make those clothes for you, they look like you'd be pretty warm in them"
"No Kidding" I sighed. "Oh, and Grandma says she's getting the town together for a party tonight and that she's making our favorite soup" I stated
"Oh perfect, and don't worry about the clothes, they actually look pretty neat" she smiled, adjusting her blue floral dress. "Anyway, I have something I want to give you, so close your eyes and hold out your hands alright'
"Alright" I said and did as instructed. My eyes widened with surprise when I saw what she had given me. 'But Aryll, this is your treasured belonging...are you sure you want to..."
'It's fine" She cut me off "It's your birthday and since you are my big brother I'm loaning it to you for a day, hehe happy birthday"
"Thanks Aryll, this really means a lot" I said honestly.
"Try it out, look at our house from her" she giggled, happy to see her gift was a success.
'Alright" I said and began looking through the lens, spotting a Rito postman by the mailbox not far from our house. The Rito were a bird like race from what I could tell, they looked like humans with tan skin, but they had red eyes and wings growing from their arms, as well as beaks for noses and white hair.
"The postman is funny isn't he" Aryll laughed before she let out a huge scream "BROTHER LOOK IN THE SKY"
I quickly looked up, still looking through the telescope. It was huge, a giant monstrous bird was flying about, with a ship chasing after it, pirates...I realized, but why would they...I looked at the bird again and saw a young girl, her hair up in a blond pony tail, held in beast's talons. The pirates must be trying to get her back. I watched in awe as a cannonball finally hit the bird, causing it to drop the girl right into the forest at the peak of our island.
