Legend of Zelda: Return to Hyrule
Chapter 3: Reunion
Disclaimer: I don't own Legend of Zelda
Saria stared at Link in shock. "What happened to you, Link?" she asked. Link looked away for a moment.
"It's…a long story." She said.
"Well, I have time, so spill it." Saria said. They sat down on Link's bed, and she began to tell her best friend the story. After she had finished, Saria processed it for a few moments.
"You went through all of that? And now the Goddesses have asked you to go on another quest?" she asked.
"It would certainly seem that way." Link said.
"But you just got finished." Saria said, looking upset. "I was hoping you would be able to stay here for a little while."
"I was hoping to be able to stay for a little while, but it seems that won't be happening." Link said. She then looked out her window. "The sun is coming up. I should probably head to Hyrule castle. If I leave now, I'll be able to get out of the forest before any of the others wake up. It would be best to avoid unnecessary attention."
"What? Your leaving now? Can't you just stay here for a day or two. I doubt anyone will recognize you. We could…" Saria was interrupted by Link shaking her head.
"No, I have to go now. I don't want any of the others to see me. Not right now. Maybe…maybe after I'm done." Link said.
"Then I'll come with you. I'll help you on your journey." Saria said, almost pleading with Link.
"I don't think so. I think I have to go alone, well, except for Navi. Besides, we don't know what will happen if you leave the forest." Link said.
"But…" Saria seemed to be on the verge of tears. "You just got back…and it's been months since you were last here." She said.
"I know. But…such is the burden of the Hero of Time. It seems my life will never be one where I can rest." Link said. She stood up. "I have to get going now." Link said.
"Saria just sat there, looking down at the floor. "Saria…I promise you. I will return to the forest as soon as I have finished this quest. Hopefully then I'll have a couple days off." Link laughed at her joke.
"Link…okay. But if you need any help, you know I'm here and willing to do anything to aid you." Saria said, wiping a few tears from her eyes. "And if you don't come back…"
"Come on, it's me." Link said. She heard a few birds begin to chirp, and noticed the sun was getting higher in the sky. "Well, I'll see you later." And with that Link walked out of her home, and climbed down the ladder. She walked out of the forest, leaving her best friend to watch her leave.
"Link…come back safe…" Saria said as she climbed down the ladder and walked back to her home.
Link walked through Hyrule field, heading toward the Hyrule Castle, the place where she would find Princess Zelda, and hopefully some more answers to what she would have to do. Luckily, as long as the sun was out, she wouldn't have to worry about any Stalchildren attacking her. She walked over to the drawbridge and walked through the large gates. It had been quite some time since she had been to the Castle Town market. All of the people, standing around, talking, dancing, anything they wanted to do really. She glanced over at the mask shop.
"I think I'll be avoiding that place. Being in Termina gave me a phobia of masks." Link said, walking closer to the castle. Last time she was there, she had to sneak past all of the guards. Luckily, before Link had left on her quest to find Navi, she had been at the castle quite often. She walked up to the palace gates, and attempted to walk through, but was stopped by the guards.
"Sorry little girl, but not just anyone can get into the castle." One of the guards said.
"What? But I'm Link…the Hero of Time." Link said, confused as to why she was stopped.
"Heh, yeah right. We all know Link is a boy." The second guard said.
"What? But I'm…" Link looked down. "oh…right. Listen, I know I don't look the same, but I am Link." She said. The two guards laughed and told her to go home. She was just about to walk away when she heard a familiar voice.
"Wait!" the person yelled. Link turned around and saw a girl around his age wearing a pink dress with the Hylian crest on it.
"Zelda!" link said excitedly.
"Let her in." Zelda said. The guards looked at the young princess, back at the young girl they had just turned away, and back at each other. They then stepped out of the way, allowing Link to pass. She followed Zelda into the castle, and then into her room.
"So…what happened to you?" Zelda asked Link.
"You believe it's me?" link asked.
"The Goddesses came to me in a dream last night and told me that you would be coming here, but not look the same. I was understandably confused. But now it makes since." Zelda explained.
Link explained what had happened to her for the second time that day. Zelda sat there, all the while, listening intently to the story.
"Well, that is quite a lot for someone to go through. For now though, we shall get some breakfast. I am sure you are hungry. We will discuss the upcoming trials after that." Zelda said as she stood up. Link hadn't realized just how hungry she was. It had been about twenty for hours since she last ate. The two left Zelda's room, and headed for the dining area.
To be continued.
