Chapter 5 - Legend of the Deku Zelda awoke at about mid-morning. She looked around and saw that a set of clothes were laid out on a chair. She dressed quickly and stumbled outside. People were bustling through the streets, and a guard walked up to her, "Miss, Link wishes you to meet him at the clock tower. It is in South Clock Town, and you are in North Clock Town now. Go through that passageway, and you shall find Link." Zelda said her thanks, and she traveled through the small passageway to South Clock Town. Link was waiting for her with Dunluyo at his side. Link was wearing his usual green garments as Dunluyo wore a black tunic. He was holding a shiny ash bow, in which his expression showed that Link had had a new one made especially for him. Zelda approached them both as Link spoke, "Good morning Princess, or should I say Queen? Its good to see you made such an accomplishment. Time is short. I would like to go back to Hyrule with you, but Taroshi is still loose in this world. I must find him and kill him. First however, we must discover a way to open the portal. I am out of patience and would rather not wait ten more years. I have heard several rumors about how to open this portal. One being that the Deku King knows the secret. The Deku King is a man who lives in a place called Deku Palace in Woodfall Swamp, which isn't too far from here. Several years ago, he secluded himself from the other races, but perhaps I can bargain some information out of him. We leave in an hour, be ready." Zelda nodded as Link slipped Zelda a bow, "Its my Raydec Bow. It will give you good luck; use it wisely. I'll go and pack some goods just in case. I'll also saddle two horses for you both. In the meantime, you can explore the city." Zelda smiled as did Dunluyo as Link left to North Clock Town. Zelda and Dunluyo looked at each other and Zelda spoke, " Well, I would rather explore Clock Town by myself, sorry." Dunluyo spoke happily, "Heh heh, its all right. I would rather do the same. I will meet you back here in an hour." Zelda nodded, and they said their goodbyes. She traveled down a ramp and turned to the right. She explored Clock Town until her hour was up, in which she finally returned to the spot where the three had departed. She arrived to see Dunluyo waiting, "Did you have fun?" Zelda smiled, "Of course!" A small rustling sound occurred as Link appeared with 3 packs, "Well, I have everything we need: food, drink, cash, weapons, everything. Let us go. The horses are ready, so follow me." Link turned back to the passageway in which he had come. The left through an entrance where a guard eyed Zelda and Dunluyo carefully. They had just left the city when Zelda noticed that there were only two horses saddled and ready. Link pulled out something, and she couldn't recognize it. Suddenly she realized it was the Ocarina of Time. She gasped as Link smiled and put the ocarina to his lips. He played a soft tune; its melody sweeping over Zelda with great feelings. When the song was finished a horse neighed and nudged Link. Zelda fell back for she was so surprised to see the horse appear so suddenly. Link got on the horse and the others got on theirs. He yelled out as Epona went up on her hind legs then galloped away. The two followed Link through the pastures as the wind billowed past them. Soon they encountered an area with a small hut in front of them. Link told them to wait there as he went inside. He returned a small time later with a woman riding on a broom. The woman nodded to the two as Link got on a boat near the hut. He ordered that Zelda and Dunluyo do the same. The ride was short, and they encountered a small port. Link and the others departed from the woman and walked through a small cave-like passage. They entered an area with water everywhere, and a walkway leading to a palace. Zelda started towards the palace, but Link grabbed her arm, "You know what, on second though, I have a better idea. Follow me." Link went over to a small hole, "This bean pad will take us to a place called the Deku Shrine. A man inside might be persuaded to help us. This pad was planted a while ago, and it has finally grown. Do not be afraid." Link helped Zelda and Dunluyo onto it and said, "It cannot carry us all. I shall meet you two at the shrine." Zelda started to protest, but couldn't find Link anymore. All she could see was a short Deku scrub. The bean pad lifted up, and Zelda gave off a short cry. They traveled across the water through a passage where they ended up in a torch lit room. The two got off of the bean pad as it flew off. The walked up to a wall with a big picture on it. They heard something behind them and turned around to see a scrub smiling. Zelda waved the scrub off for they did not wish to be bothered by such a case. "Hey," said a voice, and Zelda turned around suddenly to see Link standing there. "What? But where did the scrub go?!" Link smiled, "Just a little hocus pocus, don't worry about it. Just follow me. " Dunluyo smiled, clearly amazed. Link walked up to the wall and shouted, " Hey! Its me! Come on out!" He knocked once or twice and the wall disappeared suddenly. An older butler(quite old actually) stood there," Yes? What is it you want? A stroll through this maze perhaps? Up for another race?" Link shook his head, "No, I'm afraid not old-timer. I have great matters to discuss. I'm sure you are aware of the parallel worlds that we face, and I need the portal between them opened. I know you won't do it for free, but I have an offer. I will give you your son's spirit in this mask for the portal to be opened." The butler gasped and looked as Link pulled out a Deku Mask, " Yes! YES! I knew his spirit was in that! You looked exactly like him. As for the portal...well...I can make an arrangement. I cannot open the portal, but I can send you to a place where the portal can be opened. Meet me here tomorrow at dawn, and I shall send you to that place. Be sure to be well prepared however." Link nodded," I shall give you the mask tomorrow at dawn then, thanks old friend." They departed and traveled back to Clock Town. Link told them both to get rest before leaving. They did so.

At dawn the three went back to the shrine. They entered slowly. The butler appeared and spoke, "Follow me, and don't be left behind." Link nodded to the other two as they went through a maze of passageways. Zelda thought them to be lost when suddenly they entered a small chamber. A small, round picture was in the middle of the room. It was more of a picture on a platform actually. The butler ordered the three to step on the platform, and they did so. The butler recited ancient incantations as light glowed all about them. Dunluyo felt his feet lift off the ground, and his skin began to tingle. The butler stop reciting as the 3 were lifted into the air. Link threw something on the ground then suddenly the three were in a whole other place. The butler smiled at where the trio used to be, then he picked up the mask of his son's spirit offthe ground. After a blinding light had disappeared, the three looked around. They did not know where they were or where to go. "Where to now? We have to get that portal opened, and I am unfamiliar with this land," said Link. Then Link saw a small cottage in the distance and signaled the others to follow. At sundown they got to the cottage. Link looked around and searched the area of danger as Dunluyo and Zelda entered the cottage. It was a small cottage. There was a one-person bed on one side, stack of books on the other, and a desk with a book on top. Zelda walked over to the book and opened it. It read [i]The Diary of King James[/i]. Zelda gasped as she read the first entry- June 9: I do not know where we have ended up. Ganondorf must have sent us someplace far. After he sieged the castle, I did not want more men to die. Oh, my poor daughter Zelda; I hope nothing happens to her. I will meet Ganondorf once more some day, and I will slit his throat in the name of my daughter![/i] Zelda fainted.