What's so Good About Heroes, Anyway?
(Part 4)
By Lori Kestroff and Alria
Disclaimer: We do not own any of the Zelda characters or settings.
Author's Note: Okaythis part was written by Alria again. I'm so happy, I get to write another part!!!!! YEAH!!!!!! Anyway, remember to review. Please? With a cherry on top? Okay, I'm being weird. I'll be quiet now, so on with the story!!!!!
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Malon bent over and picked the empty wooden bucket off of the floor. The kitchen floor was now completely spotless, her having scrubbed it so hard. Malon sighed, running her fingers through her auburn hair. It had taken a long time to finish, and her arms ached terriblybut at least she had had some time to think. Malon slowly stood up and did her best to straighten out her crinkled dress. Her apron was completely soaked, but she didn't seem to notice. Her mind was elsewhere now.
Malon sighed and stepped outside. The sun had just set over the western hills, and the first stars of night twinkled like diamonds in the sky. As she looked up, she couldn't help but smile at the memories that were coming back to her. Her thoughts were straying to one specific and dear memory; the first time they had met. Oh, they had only been children at the timeand she had been looking for her father who had disappeared. No one had been paying attention to herno one bothered to helpuntil that little blond boy in green had showed up. He had had the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever seenand still did, as a matter of fact. Malon sighed. And the only thing she had thought to say to him was "Oh! You have a fairy!" How she wished she hadn't teased him so muchabout being a "fairy boy"maybe that was the reason he had never come back to the farm after winning Epona. Malon smiled at the memory of seeing him again as an adult. Oh, he was so handsomebut he wasn't hers. Link had his precious Zelda nowwhat could he possibly see in a farm girl?
Trying to calm her sadness, Malon did the only thing she knew that could help. Closing her eyes, Malon began to sing. Her sweet, melodic voice echoed through the quiet farm as she sang her mother's song. She sighed inwardly. Singing always helped.
Malon sang long into the night, her thoughts drifting carelessly from one memory to another. If she couldn't be with Link, at least she would have her memories to comfort her. She could still dream
Malon was so completely lost in thought that she didn't even notice the approaching horseback-rider until he was about two feet from her. When she finally DID notice and looked behind her, the sight of a large mare carrying a dark, muscular rider made her scream in terror. Malon leapt to her feet and began to back up.
"Stay away from me! JustJust stay back!" she yelled. The rider groaned and dismounted the large horse. She could hear the sound of the man's boots as he came closer. Malon's heart leapt into her throat. What was he going to do?
"Gees, Malon, calm down. It's just me," said an all too familiar voice. Malon's eyes widened. It wasn't possible! And yet as the stranger walked into the light, there was no mistaking who the dark rider was.
"Link!" she gasped. A swarm of emotions overtook the young farm girl. She wasn't sure whether to be glad that he had chosen to visit or angry that he had taken so dang long to come about in the first place! After much deliberation on the subject, Malon decided to dwell on the second of the tow. How dare he come after all this time! So, eyes narrowed, Malon raised the empty bucket in her left hand and swung it straight at Link. It nailed him square in the forhead, making a very loud "thunk" as it hit. Link yelped in pain, rubbing the forming bump on his head.
"Malon! Goddess, what was that for!? he moaned. Malon crossed her arms and glared.
"I'm surprised you decided to show up, finally! Where's your precious Zelda?" she growled. Link, still rubbing the sore spot on his head, look up at Malon with his deep, blue eyes.
"That's why I came here. I need your help," he said softly. Malon sighed.
"The help of a farm girl like me? I didn't think you cared that I was still alive," she muttered. Link shook his head.
"That's not true! I came here because you're the only one I trust that won't turn me over to the queen," he explained. At this, Malon couldn't help but smile. He trusted her! More then anyone in Hyrule! The thought made her heart sing. It may not be a vow of lovebut it was a definite start!
"Link, what's going on?" she asked. Link looked down at the dusty ground.
"It's a long story. Let's go inside and I'll tell you the whole storyand get some ice for my head," he moaned. Malon smiled. Link wanted her help. And so Link and Malon, the night covering them like a veil, walked quietly into Malon's small cottage.
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I know it was kinda shortbut it seemed like a good place to end it. Lori Kestroff will be writing the next part, and I hope you look forward to it as much as I do. Well, please remember to review; it means the world to us. Luv ya all!!!! Ta-ta!