Sorry it's been a while, I've had major writer's block for this chapter. I've rewritten this several times and still not the happiest with it. Also tell me if you want to see something in this story or the one-shot sequel.

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After they had collected the sea charts and walked back to the boat. Once they were on board, they headed for the captain's quarters and compared their old charts with the new ones. It looked like the journey to Goron Island would take about a week and a half if they used the magic slate. With their diminishing supplies, they decided to head back to Mercay Island. Maybe they'd even grab the remaining chart while they were there. Besides, Link was growing like a weed. It had only been three and a half weeks, but he was getting close to outgrowing the clothes they just bought. Fortunately, they were still had enough room to grow into. Oh the joys of having a child who was starting to enter puberty. At this rate, Link would be getting the talk sooner rather than later.

They had been sailing for three days, with Mercay Island almost in sight. The seagulls were squawking over head, as they flew circles around the boat. The occasional fish would leap out of the water, scaring a seagull with its splashing. Link had been thinking a lot and had been quieter than usual since visiting the sword maker. Linebeck figured it was best to let his son mull things over on his own. Link was leaning on the railing, his head laying on his arms.

"I still think it's weird that I'm a reincarnation of half my relatives." Link muttered as he looked out at the sea.

The sounds of the sea filled the silence between the two. Linebeck thought for a moment. Their family history was an unusual one. The fact that his son was constantly reincarnated in his own family was a strange phenomenon, he had to admit.

"It is strange, isn't it? But I guess that's what happens when your family is forever cursed by an entity of pure evil." Linebeck shrugged before going back to steering the ship.

"Thanks dad." deadpanned Link as he looked over at the older man

Linebeck rolled his eyes and gave his son a smile and rustled his hair. Link scrunched up his face, fixed his hair, and went back to gazing at the sea. The familiar island began to grow in size in the distance.

"Land ho." Linebeck muttered under his breath.

Link brought his head from his arms and looked over to the island. Without saying a word he rushed downstairs. He came up minutes later with their supply list. He folded it up and set it in his light blue waist coat pocket. Now all they had to do was pull into port and they'd be all set for their supply run.

"Alright, we got our supplies all put away, what now?" Linebeck asked as he shoved the last crate in its place.

Link thought for a moment. He contemplated the best course of action for a few seconds.

"I might run through the Temple of the Ocean King while we're here. I don't know how long it will take though, Celia and I will be exploring an area we've never been to." Link replied thoughtfully.

"Do you have everything you need for the temple?" Linebeck asked.

The blond nodded and riffled through his bag, "Yep. I've got my maps, sword, boomerang, bomb bag, and the Phantom Hourglass."

"Alright. I'll leave you two to it. I have to pick up a few more things, but I'll meet you back at the temple as soon as I'm done." The older man said as he tussled his son's hair.

"See ya dad." Link replied as he took off towards the cursed temple.

Linebeck walked back into town alone. Fear for Link's safety gnawed at the back of his mind the entire way. But he had something he needed to do. He opened the door to the familiar shop. The shopkeeper gave her usual smile to the duo as he entered. She was currently rifling through a shelf of pants. She smiled victoriously as she found the pair of pants she was looking for.

The shopkeeper said as she flung the pants over the door to the changing room, "They're a size smaller, let me know which one's fit more comfortably." She then turned towards the two guys with a smile, "Let me guess, you went through another one of your growth spurts."

She looked around looking for the boy, "Where is he?"

"He's out running around. But he's growing like a weed with no signs of stopping." Linebeck muttered, "Fortunately, most of his clothes still have room to grow into. But I'm looking for something more specific this time."

"Oh, well if you need help, just let me know." the shopkeeper said as she turned back to a pile of clothes.

Linebeck walked around the store hunting for a set of green clothing. Link was still very fond of the Linebeckesque outfit. It was partially due to the fact that the shirt and waist coat was a lot cooler than the heavy green clothing. He really couldn't blame him, he shuddered at the memories of his time wearing the outfit. It was the hottest clothing he had ever worn. But maybe they would have an easier time acquiring the metals if he was dressed in an outfit that resembled the hero's clothes. Hmm, okay well there's a green undershirt. Does she have a green waist coat? Ah ha, she does. Now for white pants. What else does his outfit need? A belt, his still fits him. Looks like they have everything.

After he paid for the outfit he walked back towards the temple. It was quiet for most of the way. But the sound of the waves lapping up against the island kept him company. Soon enough the eerie temple loomed overhead. Linebeck walked up towards the entrance and sat down, waiting for his son to exit. His timing was almost perfect. Link walked out with a large smile on his face and a chart in his hand.

"Alright, got the last chart. Let's head out to Goron Island." the boy said smiling.

Linebeck stood up and the two walked back to the ship.

They had sailed for a good five hours before the sun dipped below the horizon. Link had been furiously messing with his loose tooth for a good hour and a half. He twisted and yanked on it with no avail.

"It'll come out on its own." Linebeck muttered as he heard the boy wince in pain.

"But it's really loose now and won't come out." Link complained.

He suddenly winced again as he tried to yank his tooth again. His finger wiggled the tooth around even more vigorously now. Linebeck rolled his eyes and walked over to his son an inspected the loose tooth.

"Hmm, it is pretty loose, isn't it." He smiled remembering a long forgotten memory. "The same thing happened to your mother when she was little. We tried everything. We tried tying a string around her tooth and. The other end to a doorknob." He rubbed his neck and winced, "That didn't end so well. But we eventually got it out."

"How'd you get the tooth out then?" Link asked and then continued messing with his tooth.

"Like this." Linebeck simply stated.

He quickly reached in Link's mouth and grasped the tooth with his thumb and index finger. He pinched his shoulder with his free hand and twisted the tooth out. Link let out a small cry when he felt the pinch on his arm.

"Ow! Why did you pinch me? " he asked rubbing his arm.

"To distract you from this." The sailor smiled and held up a tooth and placed it in the boy's hand.

Link blinked up at him in surprise and back down to the tooth in his hand. A second later he felt around in his mouth to find a hole where his tooth had once been.

"Come on, let's get you some salt water to swish around. It will stop the bleeding." He placed a hand on his son's shoulder and walked him towards the stairs