Chapter 2: A Plan for Freedom
As the Months passed like seconds on the day, so did Links time with Princess Ruto. Many a day had he though of running away, but his love for her was too great. Never had fate paired such a mismatch for love, and yet the love was not true. Only a fancy on the winds of time...

Three Months had passed since the time of the accident, which lead to Links love for Ruto. 3 Months ago, peace was restored throughout Hyrule after Link had defeated Gannon. Soon afterwards, Link was restored to his original time to lead out the life he could have had. While going to see Saria, Princess Ruto rudely intervened. Link ran into the lost woods with Ruto chasing closely behind. It was there in the lost woods that Link bumped into an old crone, whose potions and concoctions spilled onto Link, causing him to fall impossibly in love with Princess Ruto.

Three Months after the accident, it was King Zora's Birthday and everyone was in disarray. Already decorations covered Zoras Domain, and festivities filled the air.

While most Zoras were preparing at Zoras Domain, Link and Ruto had other plans. Ruto was out paying a visit to the Hyrule market, since the local Zora Market was out of supplies. Link was struggling to keep up with Ruto, because before they had left Ruto has Link fill his bottles up with water. Incase she started to get too dry. The Market was bustling with activities. The line to the shooting gallery extended far past the door, the bomb-chu bowling ally was giving out a 500 rupee prize to who could win against their new obstacles, and the shopee was just receiving new supplies. As Link and Ruto made their way past the crowd, Link saw the Happy Mask Shoppe had a new mask. The New mask was called a Majora mask, and Link wondered what reactions he could get with it, but Ruto quickly tore his attention away with a tug into the Market store. Ruto promptly found the items she needed, and got Link to pay.

... Back in Kokiri Village ...

Saria's love and concern for Link was overwhelming as she tried to think of a way to get him back to her. As Saria played her ocarina at the entrance of the Forest Temple, something inside her was fighting to free its-self from inner restraints. Saria knew something unnatural was happening, the question was what...

In Zora's Domain, Ruto was busy preparing a fish n` Dekunut cake for her father while Link was inside his room sadly playing his ocarina. Months of living like a Zora had greatly affected Link. His eyes were bloodshot from over-swimming, his muscles were limp and constantly ached, and his skin and hair had become excessively slick. As Link played on his ocarina, an idea formed in his head. As Links hands ran along the smooth, painted wood of the Ocarina of Time, the notes of Saria's Song slowly seeped out. As the last note dithered, a telepathic connection between Link and Saria was instantly open...

Saria was suddenly aware that Link was contacting her telepathically. Thankful that he remembered her song, Saria was glad to be able to talk with him even though they were miles apart. Saria's questions overflowed Link as she wondered how he had been holding up, and as to what happened on that fateful day 3 months back. As Link replayed the scenes before Saria, she finally began to understand. No sooner had the words left Link's mouth about the old woman, Saria began to run deeper into the lost woods. She could only hope the old woman with her herbs and potions were still there ...