The moment was ruined though as they entered to find Kakariko Village changed from before. No longer were there children playing outside at the entrance. The cheerful music Kat remembered from the game was gone, replaced by a haunting sound.

Link's face was pale as he led the way farther into the village, stopping at a large house. "You should be able to rest here." A large friendly woman approached him when he opened the door.

"Have a seat, have a seat. Dinner's almost ready." Kat sat down as her stomach growled. They hadn't eaten all day.

"Oh, you poor dear. There are some clothes in that trunk over there. Your clothes are unusual, you must have traveled far to come here. Terrible time to come," she muttered then turned back to her cooking.

"I have to go do something, but I should be back in a few hours." Link had sat down also when Kat did, but now he stood up and stretched.

"What about dinner?"

"Save me something." Kat watched him leave wondering what he was about to do. She couldn't remember what there was to do first in the game after the seven years.

While waiting for the food, Kat wandered over to the trunk and looked through the clothes. After traveling all day it would be nice to have some new clothes and hopefully something less conspicuous. As much as she loved her jeans, they didn't really fit in with the attire of the time.

She rummaged through looking for something comfortable and versatile. She didn't want a dress in case she ended up traveling more, a dress would not be fun, and well she never really cared for dresses unless she was going to homecoming or the prom. Finally she found something that interested her. It was a similar tunic outfit to what Link wore, but apparently had been made for a woman and just so happened to be in her favorite color, turquoise. Kat wondered who might have worn the outfit as it fit her perfectly. She didn't have time to ponder over it as the food was ready and she eagerly dug in to a stew filled with meat and vegetables.

"This is wonderful. Thank you for your kindness."

"Oh you're welcome, dear. When Impa moved in the castle, she opened up her house for travelers like you and that young man you came with. When you're done there is a bed ready in the corner." The woman pointed to a corner where there was an empty bed

She was still exhausted after the long walk and with her now full stomach, the bed looked so inviting, and she wanted to just lay down and go to sleep, but then she remembered Link. "Um…What about some food for Link, the guy who was here with me?"

"Go ahead and rest, dear. I will make sure there is something when he comes back."

"Thank you." Usually she could be up for at least a half hour before falling asleep, but this time as soon as her head hit the pillow, she quickly fell into a dreamless sleep.


Sorry its been so long since I last updated. Over a year actually, but I'm finally feeling up to writing now, even posted a new story and I'm working on updating all my stories. This chapter si real short, but I am going to begin working on the next chapter and I'm hoping to start a monthly update for all my stories unless the writer's block hits or I become too much of a perfectionist like this chapter.