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There he stands, tall and proud and blacker than night. His red eyes watch me as he shakes his braided mane. I bring a hand to his forehead and slide it down his snout. He is happy to see me. I put the reins on him and he stays calm. The Gerudo Stallions have always been well trained.

I put the saddle over him and tighten it. He knows what I am doing. He shifts from left to right growing impatient with me. As soon as I mount the animal, he shoots forward with excitement, like a cannon, out of the stables. I grip the reins and crouch close to his body. Being a Gerudo Stallion, all I have to do is ride and gently guide the reins in the direction I want to go and he will follow. Never does he startle and rarely does he defy my wishes. We ride through the field alone. It has been a week since Nabooru's visit. I still have not received the promises of the other two Spiritual Stones.

My stallion slows as we approach a tunnel leading to the forest. I dismount and pat the horse's neck for a well done job. I watch as he races over the hills knowing he will be back when I need to leave. I enter the tunnel and cross a rope bridge. I set foot in a small opening known as the Kokiri Forest. There are no adults, only pintsize children are here, all running and laughing. As I pass them, their laughter stops and silence invades the land. I take a deep breath and continue on my way.

"This is not your land; get out while you still stand." I turn to see Link standing behind me. His small hands are wrapped around a sword and shield. I smile at the sight. "You may have swayed the King, but I know who you are-,"

"Do you?" I sneer. "Who am I then? You seem to know more about myself than I do."

Link stands with narrowed eyes. He shakes his head, "I will not let you curse the Deku Tree."

"What made you think I would?" I laugh. "I am here to speak with him, about adult matters," I shake my head, "a chid like you wouldn't understand such a thing."

Link arches an eyebrow and takes a step forward, "I know how you work, Ganondorf." He shakes his head, "There is not an ounce of good intention in you. You lie, kill, and steal; you have no morals. You are the very essence of evil."

"And you are the very reason I am," I speak quick and slit my eyes. "Tell me Link," I growl, "If I do not go after Hyrule, will you still kill me?"

"My destiny has already been written… so has yours." The boy puts his weapon away, "If you do not do it now; latter… latter you will."

I tongue my canine teeth as I think. "Listen, boy," I bellow, "I will let you know personally when I have decided to take over this ridiculous country, but as for now, leave me."

"I cannot," he shakes his head. I see fear flash from him for a second. He is afraid of me.

I soften my eyes, "You want to." He reluctantly nods. I shake my head, "This tree means much to you, yes?" yet another nod from him. Though he has traveled through time, he is still only a child in mind regardless of all his hardships. "I will not cause harm to your guardian," I kneel on one leg and place my hand on his shoulder.

"Yes you will," he says in a whisper of hurt.

I shake my head and stay silent. Then I smile, "If you wish, you may stand outside of the grove as I speak with him." The distance would be far enough he would not be able to hear our conversation, but close enough that if yelling occurred, he could get in there quick. The boy nods and I stand. He follows behind, ever vigilant of my movements. I stop at the entrance and turn to him. He curves his upper lip and then sits on the grass. I continue and enter the grove.

"Who hath come?" the deep rumble of the guardian spirit asks.

I stand before the tree and bow my head, "It is I, Lord Ganondorf Dragmire."

The marvellous tree releases a laugh, "Dost thou believe I am as easily wheedled as that of a Goron?"

I shake my head, "No, no… you are much smarter than that." I narrow my eyes, "Is it so obvious I come in search of something?" My head lowers to his answer.

"No," the Great Deku Tree breathes. His dark hollow eyes send chills down my back. "What is it that thou seek?"

"Redemption," my answer is barely audible. I look to the grass with slight embarrassment.

"Redemption?" the great tree repeats. He breathes a long breath and then speaks again, "Why dost thou seek redemption to a tree?"

I keep my head low, "You are a guardian."

"That does not make me a god." His answer is cheap, but I know he wishes to further explain. "Even my children do not come to me for such a reason-,"

"I doubt a Kokiri has the heart to attempt a quarter of what I have done," I shake my head and force my voice to show sadness. I look up to him with fake, tearful eyes, "I am the terror behind this land's fall. I am the evil that surges in your roots." I shoot my head down, "I am the one who brings you to your termination." A tear falls from my eye, and even I for a moment believe in my words and grief.

"Thou ask me for forgiveness, though you hast not done the crime thou speak of," he shakes his head, "I do not comprehend thy words-,"

"I have been told I will do such a thing. When this will take place is unclear to me," I shake my head.

"Link hath told thee," his voice is quiet. "How thou must redeem thy self is by not allowing evil to control thy heart and soul. Thou must be strong; courageous." Suddenly a bright, green, shining light flies into the air and hovers for a moment, "Allow the Kokiri Emerald bless you with the courage thou needs to overcome thy task."

The Kokiri Emerald then descends from the sky and gently glides into my hands. I hold the jewel with pride, while still maintaining my fake fear. "Thank you, Great Deku Tree, thank you…" I say turning away after a bow. I smile and drop the emerald into my wallet and I am nearly where I need to be.