Legend of Zelda: Breaking the Cycle

Next chapter of my Zelda story, enjoy.

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The Journey Begins

Finally they arrived back at the village. Svari spotted them and came rushing over to them.

"Hey!" She called out cheerfully. Rodolf smiled and nodded. "Svari, I think it's time we headed home, it's dinner time."

Svari nodded with enthusiasm and along with her father and Link they headed back to Rodolf's home. Once inside and with their meal already cooked they sat down to eat, as they did so Svari kept trying to make eye contact with Link. But every time she did she looked and blushed. Rodolf was silent for a moment before finally he spoke.

"It would be best if you were to leave tomorrow." He explained, "You have a lot of ground to cover, you need to go to Kakariko Village, from there you can go to Death Mountain, home of the Gorons."

Link nearly choked on his food when he heard this.

"Link?" Svari asked, concerned. Link raised his hand, "I'm fine. The Goron's? Surely you know what they're like about outsiders."

Rodolf nodded, "Yes, but if you tell them your quest, and show them that mark on your hand, they'll understand. The Sage of Fire is a Goron; he is the one you must seek."

Link nodded in understanding.

"Okay, once I see him, what then?" He asked, "You must let him know why you have come, he will likely have a task that you need to complete, do so and you should meet with the Great Fire Spirit." Rodolf explained.

Link nodded, it was agreed for him to set out first thing tomorrow, Rodolf offered to get him a horse and, with transport worries taken care of Link slept easier that night.

The following day Link dressed in the tunic of the hero and strapped on his sword. He made a mental note purchase a new shield when he could; Rodolf had given him a wallet filled with Rupees especially for that purpose. He headed out of the hut and found Svari working in the garden. She looked up and smiled brightly when she saw him.

"Hey Link." She greeted, he smiled and nodded to her. "Hi, where's Rodolf?"

"Father's gone to the stables over there to get you a horse." She informed him, pointing at the largest building in the village.

Link thanked her and headed over to the building, Svari, having just finished her work, followed him. When they entered the stables they found Rodolf and stable master busy trying to saddle one of the horses. Rodolf spotted Link and beckoned him over.

"Link, glad to see you're ready, I'm sorry about the delay, this is the only horse available, she's a little spirited."

Link turned his attention to the horse. The horse was a mare with flaxen hair along with a white mane and tail. Her eyes blazed as she reared and resisted all attempts to saddle her.

"What's her name?" Link asked; the stable master was the one who answered, "Epona."

Link nodded; due to him spending a good deal of time as a child, caring for the Cavalry horses in Hyrule Castle he had experience with horses.

"Do you mind if I try?" He asked the stable master, the man sighed and stepped back, "Good luck."

Link stepped forwards, the horse stood still, watching him carefully. Unlike the stable master he didn't pick up the saddle. Instead he approached the horse and gently stroked her neck.

"Epona." He whispered; she fixed her gaze on him.

Slowly, cautiously Link spoke and slowly gained Epona's trust, finally, he picked up the saddle and Epona allowed him to saddle her.

"There."

Rodolf smiled as the stable master stared in awe.

"We have been trying for years to tame her, how did you do it?" He asked, Link sighed, "I didn't actually tame her, I gained her trust, she'll accept me, it's a link we've formed now."

"Incredible."

Link smiled and led Epona out of the stable, Rodolf and the stable master followed him.

Link and Epona stopped at the village gate; Link fastened everything he would to himself and to the saddlebags. Finally ready he mounted the horse. Svari came rushing over and held out something, Link took it gently and saw it was a bracelet of woven leaves.

"It's a special bracelet in our village, handmade." She explained, blushing as she spoke. "I thought maybe you could have it, for good luck."

Link smiled at that and put it on. "Thank you Svari."

Rodolf stepped forwards.

"Farewell Link, we shall remain here for now, but…when the time comes, we shall leave and join you." He explained, "I can assure you, things will erupt into a war, but we will be ready."

Link nodded and, with a final look back at the village and a wave goodbye, he rode off through the village gate and out to Hyrule Field, ready to begin his journey.


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