Link looked around the small market, watching the people of Hyrule. His eyes soon found the old church like building, where he knew held something he needed. He knew it wasn't a church, for he had been inside before. It was the Temple of Time. Zelda knew as well, which confused him. Did she know what was held inside?
He made his way through the crowds, trying to be as polite as possible while still moving quickly. He finally made it to the courtyard area and looked around once more. An odd feeling pricked at the back of his neck. He was being watched. He turned to the doors, with a quick move, pulling out his sword. Standing at the doors, was an odd creature.
It looked like a woman, but she seemed to be translucent, like a spirit. She wore a white dress that flowed around her like water. A beautiful blue swirling patter went from the bottom to the waist. The thing that stuck out most was her hair. It was pure white and, like her dress, fanned out around her. It was as if she was floating under still water. From his distance, he could still see her glowing purple eyes. Slowly, he put away his sword. He also noticed something else about this strange, slightly transparent woman.
She was floating.
Link started to walk forward, and as he did, she disappeared into the Temple. He looked around the empty yard, before shaking his head and dashing inside after her.
"The Prophecy." Tala said as soon as Zelda walked through the door. Zelda laughed lightly and nodded, sitting down on the small love seat.
"Are you feeling better?"
"Yes. I will be ready to travel soon. Then we may go to the Zora's Domain."
Zelda stared. "How do you know about this?" She asked.
"I've told you, the Prophecy. It says that we must go, so we shall go." Zelda took her fathers letter from her pocket, looking over the writing.
"I've received a letter from my father." Zelda whispered. "My father died many years ago, fighting for these lands."
"Yes, I know. May I tell you about the prophecy?" Zelda nodded, putting the letter away. "The Prophecy is very long, so I shall summarize for you.
I says that a The Princess, A Hero, and A Protector must unite. They shall go on a quest, first to the Zoras, then the Gorons, and then the Kokiri. After this, we must take the chosen and their gems to the Temple, where we will -" Before she could finish, a guard slammed the door open.
"M'Lady! It is the Temple of Time! A guard watched a boy go in, then the doors slammed shut and locked! We can see bright lights coming from inside. There's someone inside screaming." Zelda leaped up, grabbing the ends of her dress and ran to her room. She quickly changed into a pair of dark pants and a tight purple shirt with the Triforce emblem. She opened a small door on the wall, pulling out a belt with a sword and a few daggers. She attached it to her waist and ran out again, towards the Temple of Time.
Link stood at the doors for a moment, looking around the gleaming white room. He slowly walked forward, to the a small wall with a words carved in it. It read: It has been for told in many Prophecies that the Hero of Time shall come here one day, to claim the Blade of Evil's Bane.
He ran his hand over the smooth stone. The figure stood at the top of the stair in front of him. "Who are you?" He finally asked, his voice quiet.
"I am the Protector of the Master Sword." She responded, her voice sounded like she was speaking under water. Link looked past her, to the large stone wall and then back to the words. Next to the words was a small area, the stone was dull, like it was rubbed or touched more than everything else. "It is said that when the Hero comes to this room, he shall place his left hand upon this spot, and the Doors of Time shall open, reveling the Master Sword. Many have come here to place their hand, and none have opened the Doors." Link slowly took his hand, it hovering above the spot.
After a moment, he placed his hand down. A bright beam of light shot down from somewhere, blinding Link momentarily. He tried to pull away his hand, a scream leaving his throat, but found that he could not. "You are The Hero." The woman spoke. There was a loud rumbling that made Link's head hurt and we would have fallen, had his hand not been stuck to the stone. After a moment of silence, the light vanished and Link fell to the ground. He quickly stood, looking beyond the wall that had moved.
There was another room behind them. It was a large, circular room with the Triforce in the middle, the odd symbols on Zelda's door surrounding it. In the middle of the Triforce, a sword was held in stone. Link started to walk forward, the spirit following him. "Young Hero." She called out as he stood before the Master Sword. "My name is Kai, and I shall follow you on your journey." Link looked back at her and she almost smiled. "I have waited for a long time to see you, and now, we shall stop the forthcoming Evil."
With that, Link grabbed the Sword of Legend.
Zelda ignored the looks she got as she ran through the crowded street. People were stopped and staring wide eyed at the Temple of Time. The bright blue light dimmed as she reached the doors. She tried to push them open, but they didn't budge. She placed her hand over the lock and closed her eyes. After a moment, the lock started to glow purple and the sound of the mechanism unlatching filled the princess' ears. She smiled before pushing the doors open and stepping inside.
The huge stone door at the far end of the temple had opened, revealing the Master Sword and something else.
Link, the Sword of Legend raised above his head and a triumphant smile plastered on his blond framed face. His electric blue eyes locked with hers and he lowered the sword. "You've done it. Great job." She praised. He rolled his eyes and went to step down when a woman shimmered into view.
"Link. You cannot leave just yet." She spoke. Zelda's breath caught in her throat. "You must first complete the Trial of the Sword. Then, you shall receive a gift and you shall continue on your mission." The spirit finally noticed the wide eyed girl standing at the doors.
"It cannot be." Zelda's voice trembled. Without warning, she dropped down to one knee, her head bowed. "My deepest respects to you. My prayers to lift you and carry you along your path." Link gave a look of confusion. Zelda stood once more and walked to Link's side. "Link, this is Kai, Goddess of Time." Realization hit the boy and he quickly dropped to one knee, repeating the quick prayer Zelda had spoke.
"Please, I am only here to help you on your quest. If you do not succeed, then the world shall be thrown into an ever lasting darkness. One of which Hyrule or any of its people can rise above. It would be shameful for every Goddess to allow this. I was chosen out of the five Goddesses of Peace to help you along your way. Though, you all will soon meet the others." Zelda bit her lip, not wanting to be disrespectful by asking a question. Kai smiled. "Go ahead, Child of Time. Speak."
"Will we meet Her Grace along our travels?" Zelda asked, looking the Goddess of Time in the eyes.
Kai chuckled. "Maybe. And she prefers not to be called Her Grace, because that is her name. Just Grace." Zelda let out a light laugh and Link scraped his foot on the ground.
"Now, you three must be going soon." Link looked up. "Yes, three. Tala must come with. A Hero, a Princess and a Protector shall embark on a quest. They shall seek help from the Fire child, the Water child and Forest child. Each child carries a Soul Gem. Soul Gems will help you open the way to the Shadow temple. Restore the Soul Gem in the Shadow temple to reveal the path to the last Gem." She paused before speaking again. "The Light Soul Gem. Once each Soul Gem is collected, return to the Temple of Time."
Kai closed her eyes and took a breath. "What will happen when we return to to the Temple of Time?" Zelda asked.
"I do not know. Grace shall tell me once we return."
Now, are we ready for the quest?" Zelda asked. Link nodded, a determined look on his face.
"Let us collect Tala." Kai shook her head.
"Like I said, first he must complete the Trial of the Master Sword. Then you may leave."