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Link and Zelda woke on the first last day and saw everyone was packing up and leaving town.
"No place will be safe once the Moon strikes the ground" said Zelda
"What do you want to do for the first last day" asked Link
"Let's explore the area outside of town to see what each of the four regions are like" said Zelda
"I would also like to see how the Clock Tower transforms before we go back" she added
"Alright" said Link
They went to leave town through one of the gates only for the gate guard to stop them.
"Halt" said the gate guard
"The area outside town is too dangerous for children" he said
Link and Zelda took out their swords and shields and showed them to the gate guard.
"You have swords and shields" said the gate guard seeing them
"You may pass" said the gate guard stepping to the side
Link and Zelda went through the gate out into the area surrounding the town. They walked around the town walls and saw a forest, an ocean, a snowy mountain, and a canyon. Right after they walked past the entrance to the snowy mountain region, Zelda stopped as her eyes clouded over.
"What did you see" asked Link
"We need to come here after midnight and play that song you found to get a mask" said Zelda shaking her head
"Are you sure we will have enough time" asked Link
"Yes" said Zelda nodding her head
"The Moon won't strike the ground until dawn" she said
"That's good" said Link with relief
They went back into Clock Town to talk about what they found.
"So we have a forest, an ocean, a snowy mountain, and a canyon" said Link
"Looks like two of the transformation masks we will find will change us into Gorons and Zoras" said Zelda
"That should be interesting" said Link
He then looked around and saw it was still light out.
"You want to try out that time travel song to go to close to midnight" asked Link
"Sure" said Zelda
Link wrapped his arms around Zelda's waist as she took out the Ocarina of Time. She then played the Song of Double Time. There was a flash of light as they found themselves in a white area with a circle of clocks spinning around quickly and closing in on them until there was another flash of light. When it cleared they saw it was dark out and the Moon was a lot closer.
They ran to South Clock Town so they could watch the Clock Tower transform. At midnight fireworks went off as the Clock Tower started to transform. The giant ball started raising up taking the clock face with it. Once the clock face reached the top, the giant ball fell down turning the clock face into a platform to stand on at the top. There was then multiple thuds as part of the wall fell down forming a staircase to the top.
"So that's what the astronomer meant by you can't get to the top until it transforms" said Zelda
"The clock face becomes the platform you stand on when you get to the top" she said
"Let's just go get that mask and go back" said Link
"Alright" said Zelda
They ran to North Clock Town and went through the gate. They then ran to the spot Zelda had the vision and saw someone dancing on one of the formations in the snowy mountain region. They jumped onto the formation and approached the dancing man.
"I was the greatest dancer ever" said Kamaro
"But I died before I could pass on my dance to anyone" he said
"Now I will be forgotten" he said
Zelda took out the Ocarina of Time and played the Song of Healing.
"I feeling better now that I have taught my dance to someone" said Kamaro
"Please pass on my dance so that my legacy will live on" he said
He was then consumed in blue fire leaving behind only a mask.
"So that song helps spirits pass on" asked Link picking up Kamaro's Mask
"I guess so" said Zelda shrugging her shoulders
They jumped off the formation and ran back to North Clock Town. Once there, Link wrapped his arms around Zelda's waist while she took out the Ocarina of Time. She then played the Song of Time. There was a flash of light and they saw themselves falling through multiple circles of clocks covered by a golden shield before there was another flash of light. When it cleared they found themselves standing in front of the Clock Tower.
"We're back" said Link looking around
"Let's go see if we can get a reservation at the Inn" said Zelda
"But the lady said they were all booked up for the festival" said Link
"Maybe someone came during the first day and took the last room before us" said Zelda
"Alright" said Link with a sigh
As they were walking past the Deku Flower, the Business Scrub appeared and said the same exact thing that he did the first time they met him.
"But we already have the Town Title Deed" thought Link confused
Zelda's eyes widen in fear before she shouted "We need to go see the Great Fairy right now"
She then took off running towards the Great Fairy's chamber. Link chased after her and caught up to her in North Clock Town and grabbed her arm.
"What's the matter Zelda" asked Link worried
"I need to see the Great Fairy to confirm something" said Zelda
Link let go of Zelda's arm as they ran to the Great Fairy's chamber. But when they went inside they saw a group of Stray Fairies instead of the Great Fairy.
"Damn it" shouted Zelda
"I was afraid this was what happened" she said sadly
"Everything reset itself" said Link
"How are we supposed to find and clear four temples in just three days" he asked
"I don't know" said Zelda shaking her head
"The only thing that I can think of is to go back in time after we clear the first temple and find out if it is still clear or not" she said
"Let me see the notebook" she said holding out her hand
Link took out the notebook and gave it to Zelda. She took it and started looking through it.
"We will need to figure out which tasks are the most important to complete so we can do them on the final three days" said Zelda
She then handed the notebook back to Link and left saying "Let's see if we can get a reservation"
They left the Great Fairy's chamber and went to East Clock Town to the Stock Pot Inn. They went inside and saw Anju was behind the desk.
"Welcome to Stock Pot Inn" said Anju
"I'm Anju"
"Do you have a reservation" she said
"No" said Zelda shaking her head
"But we would like to make one" she asked
"I'm sorry, but our last reservation was just taken up by a Goron named Link" said Anju
"Thank you anyways" said Zelda bowing her head
Link and Zelda left Stock Pot Inn and went to South Clock Town.
"Looks like we are stuck sleeping outside and helping that old lady until we get the Goron mask" said Link
"Let's go explore the forest and find the first temple" said Zelda
They left South Clock Town through the gate and headed towards Woodfall. They walked down the path killing Chuchu and Mad Bats until they came to a fork in the path.
"Which way" asked Link
Zelda took out the map of Woodfall and look at it.
"Right" said Zelda pointing at it
Zelda put away the map as they started walking down the right path. Along the way they saw Tingle floating in the air on his red balloon. Navi hid under Link's hat as he took out his slingshot and popped the balloon causing Tingle to slam into the ground face first.
"Ow" said Tingle
He then got up and saw Link. He then said the same thing he did the first time.
"What maps do you have" asked Zelda
"Woodfall for 20 Rupees and Snowhead for 40 Rupees" said Tingle
"I will take the map of Snowhead" said Zelda
She gave Tingle two red Rupees and he gave her the map of Snowhead. He then said the same thing as the first time and floated away on his red balloon.
"Is he gone" asked Navi
"He's gone" said Link
Navi came out from underneath Link's hat as they entered the Southern Swamp.
"Hello children" said Kaepora Gaebora
Link and Zelda looked towards the voice and saw the cryptic owl perched on a rock with something written on it.
"Oh great" said Link sighing
"He is here too" he said
"This region's guardian has disappeared causing the swamp to become poisonous and filled with monsters" said Kaepora Gaebora
"But he was fated to fade away anyways" he said
"Do you have the courage to fight destiny" he asked
"I have spread these owl statues across the land to help those that would fight destiny" he said waving a wing at the owl statue
"Play the song on the rock below me to travel to any owl statue you have encountered" he said
He then took off and flew away.
"Wow, he was actually helpful" said Link
"This will make it easier to come back here to see if the temple is still cleared" said Zelda looking at the song
"Where to now" asked Link
Zelda took out the map of Woodfall and saw a golden path leading to the building in front of them.
"We need to go in there" said Zelda pointing at the building in front of them
So they walked up to a ladder and climbed up it to enter the Swamp Tourist Center. Inside they saw a large man behind a desk grumbling about ungrateful, spoiled sons. He looked up when he saw Link and Zelda come in.
"Customers, finally" exclaimed the Guide
"No one has showed up since the poison and monsters have appeared" he said
"If you want to go on a boat tour, please go to the other desk" he said pointing to the desk at the other end of the building
"What were you grumbling about" asked Zelda
"My good for nothing son has gone off looking for forest fairies again" said the Guide
"I don't know where he got this obsession from" he said shaking his head
"That creepy guy is your son" exclaimed Link pointing at the Guide
"Yes" said the Guide nodding his head
"You have run into him" he asked
"Unfortunately" said Link
"Do you think we could buy the rest of the maps from you" asked Zelda
"I don't like how he looks at my fried" she added
"Sure" said the Guide nodding his head
"What maps do you have" he asked
"Clock Town, Woodfall, and Snowhead" said Zelda
"That means you need the Great Bay, Romani Ranch, and Stone Tower maps" said the Guide
"That will be 60 Rupees" he said
Zelda took out three red rupees and gave them to the Guide. She got the three maps in return.
"Thank you" said Zelda putting the maps away
They then walked over to the boat tour counter only to see a sign on it.
"Out of the office" read Link
"Go to the Magic Hag's Potion Shop if you want to go on a boat tour" he read
They left the tourist center while Zelda took out the map of Woodfall. She saw a golden path leading through the swamp to the potion shop before putting away the map.
"This way" said Zelda jumping into the swamp
Link jumped in after as they started on their way to the potion shop.