Author's Notes: Hey! It's the start of a new part, the last one of this book! After that, comes the Majora's Mask sequel... yussssss

Anyway, enjoy and review :)

Part 3: As Red As Love

Chapter 21: Link

We came to the gates of Hyrule Castle and got excited. I hadn't been here in so long; it seemed like FOREVER ago since I came here to meet Zelda… I winced. Painful to think about her right now. I got over it quickly, determined to be happy. "I'm on my way to save her, so I should be happy!" I thought enthusiastically.

I guess I was TOO determined, because I walked straight forward at a brisk pace, leaving Zelda and Saria behind and not even noticing the people around me in the market. I don't know about you, but when I have a target, I avoid everything else in order to get there.

"Whoa, slow down man." Said a familiar voice. I couldn't quite place it. I whipped around to see, my frown of concentration immediately melting into a smile.

"Malon!" I exclaimed excitedly.

The little girl from Lon Lon Ranch hadn't changed much. Her long red hair and plain clothing was the same. Her sparkling, dreaming eyes were still the same. The only difference was that she had that aura of confidence; she was more grown up, physically as well.

Malon's smile was warm as the sun. "Long time no see. And who might your friends be?" She gestures to Saria and Zelda. "Is the fairy child allowed to leave the forest?" It was a polite question, but I could tell Saria wasn't about to take it well. She was so snappy lately.

"Um, yeah. The Deku Tree made an exception." I laughed nervously. Malon looked at Zelda, confused. "Have I seen you before? You look familiar…"

"Nope, nope, nope, she's completely new." I said with an awkward smile. Malon needn't know about this situation yet.

She shrugged it off and commented a grin, "Well, your outfit is cool." The princess nodded in thanks.

"Where are my manners?" Malon said suddenly. "My name's Malon, and my father runs Lon Lon Ranch. What's your guy's names, since I know Link already?"

Saria and I looked at each other, worried.

Zelda looked a bit panicked for a moment, but then responded in a friendly way, "My name is Star."

"I'm Saria." The girl sounded relived.

I sighed. Star… a pretty name, I reminded myself to ask her later why she chose it.

"Well, it was a pleasure to meet you two, but I have to go home with my father now. See y'all later!" Malon said cheerfully. She waved goodbye as she got into her father's delivery wagon.

"She's happy." Zelda/Star said.

"She's always happy."

End of chapter notes: So now that her new name is introduced, that's what she'll be called. Muy importante to remember. It kinda sets her apart from the person she's a clone of, which is Zelda. Not to mention that fact that she has her own personality. She'll be a crucial character in later books of the series too, so don't forget about her! :)