The sky had a gentle morning glow as Link and Rory prepared for their journey to Kakariko Village. Pricilla packed food provisions as the rest of the family gathered simple items to aid their expedition.

"Link, can safely reach Kakariko Village by staying off the main road. We'll climb these hills to avoid running into bandits."

Pricilla walked up and gave a half smile, "Your food is packed. Do be careful. And Link, try to stay out of trouble. That arm of yours is still mending."

Link nodded as Pricilla wiped her hands on her apron and turned to leave. Rory touched her shoulder and whispered, "We will be fine. Stop worrying." He gave her a kiss on the cheek and she buried her head in his shoulder.

"Link," Branor screamed as he tripped in the doorway with a large wooden pot lid, "I have a shield for you! You can deflect the guardian's laser beam if they shoot you. Once you know their weapon is charged, fling your shield, and it will fly back at them. It's like fighting fire with fire! So, what do you think?"

Link eyed the wooden pot lid suspiciously. He gave a heartfelt grin and ruffled Branor's hair. "It works for me. Thanks for looking out for me. If I should fight any guardians, I'll try it out!"

Branor smiled triumphantly as Penelope approached Link.

"I also have something for you. Every knight needs a token of esteem from a lady. And I truly believe you are a knight although I am not a fine lady." She kissed a small bandana and handed it to Link. "This was passed down from my grandfather. He told mom that Princess Zelda had used it to tie her hair back when she climbed. One day, grandfather was injured while protecting Princess Zelda. She bandaged his arm after the battle with this very bandana."

Link looked at the ancient cloth and handed it back, "Penelope I can't take this. It means a lot to you and your family."

"I want you to have it, Link. It will help you climb the hills by keeping the hair out of your face. And it world honor my grandfather to know that he could still help a fellow knight. Please, wear it for me and grandfather."

Link gently tied the cloth to his arm. He then placed a hand over his heart, bowed on one knee, and whispered, "It will be my honor dear lady."

Rory rolled his eyes and said, "Time to go, Hero."

Priscilla hugged Link tightly and whispered, "Come back to us. We're your family now."

Link whispered back, "I will. I promise," as a stay tear fell from his eye and soaked Priscilla's shoulder.