*Previously, Ganondorf escaped from the Evil Realm, planning to steal the
Triforce. Luckily, each Goddess hid they're Triforce piece in time. While
returning home from Termina, Link met up with the wise, yet so annoying
owl. The owl explained that Link, as the Child of Destiny, would take on
the role of the Hero of Time to save Hyrule once again. Link thought
nothing of it. Link and Zelda meat at the front of Hyrule Castle Town
awaiting the drawbridge to lower so they may become seven years older at
the Temple of Time. Meanwhile, at Goron Villiage, a mysterious trader from
the forest has arrived to trade Deku Sticks and Kokiri Tunics for Bombs and
Bomb Flowers. I do not own any characters, locations, or items in this
chapter. (Only the Destiny Duet, and Deku Poison belongs to me.) They are
property of Nintendo. Note that this fan-fic was written before the recent
development of The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo GameCube.*
"I can't believe I'm going through with this...AGAIN! Zelda, do you really think that Ganondorf is going to destroy us as soon as he gets the chance?" Link questioned, annoyed.
Zelda only glared back.
The drawbridge opened, and the started walking.
"I see your point..." Link said. "Ganondorf's not that smart...he'll have a hard time finding his way into another dimension, and now, you've got the Goddesses worring..and..."
"LINK! Don't you care for your country?!" Zelda asked, very seriously.
"And which country is that, Zelda, Becasuse I know I've got at least five!" Link replied.
Princess Zelda couldn't answer.
"The Temple of Time, Zelda! Aren't you happy that we're here? Maybe if you got seven years of ssleep, you'll have time to clear out your heroic mind and realize that you have a life too," said Link as they arrived at the Temple of Time.
The two entered, seeing the Goddesses waiting patiently for their arrival.
"The key to becoming seven years older instantly is an ancient melody. Most people only remember some of it, if not none of it," explained Din, Goddess of Power.
"The Song of Time counteracts with the Tune of Ages, creating the Destiny Duet, the song you must learn to become older," Farore, Goddess of Courage, told.
"Many people know the Song of Time, but have never played it on the Ocarina of Time. Many know the Tune of Ages as well, but have never played it on the Harp of Ages. Each would have some effect, if played on the correct instrument. Only when played together, the Destiny Duet will work," Nayru, Goddess of Wisdom, explained.
"So neither song is meant to be played alone...that is only how people remember it..." said Zelda.
"Link, begin to play the Song of Time on the Ocarina of Time," Nayru ordered. "Zelda, this is the Harp of Ages. Play the Tune of Ages please." Nayru handed the insturment to Princess Zelda, even though Link, who had once owned the Harp of Ages, was sure that he had stashed it away in his tunic.
Both Link and Zelda knew each part of the song well, so they played it with their eyes closed. It seemd that when each peice had a pause, the other instrument played a note. The Destiny Duet seemed so slow and soothing, yet so lively at the same time.
When the two opened their eyes, they were adults. Link ran outside of the Temple of Time; everything was the same as it had been five minutes ago. "This is impossible..." Link muttered to himself.
"Link, I have entrusted the Triforce of Courage with Deku Scrubs; you'll have to head for their main village," explained Farore.
"I might have made big mistake in doing this, Zelda, but I entrusted the Triforce of Wisdom with the Zolas. The Zolas live in the Pool of Hatred, where they were banished. The Zoras should be able to help you reach it," Nayru told.
"Link you'll notice that I have used my magical powers on Epona, to make her older as well. Now quick, the Scrub Village is accessable through the Kokiri Forest," explained Farore.
With that, Link headed off to Kokiri Forest through Hyrule Field.
"AHH!" Zelda screamed as she fell of Impa, her nursmaid's, white stallion, Dutchess. "Riding a horse in a dress is not easy!"
"I'm sorry, Zelda. We don't know any costuming changing songs," Nayru said while giggling.
"Wait a minute!" Zelda said. She bent down, and sparkles started flying around her. When she stood up, bandages were covering her body. Not only that, but her eyes had changed from blue to red.
Nayru said, "Zelda, I don't understand..."
Zelda only smiled and said, "Not Zelda...Sheik!"
* * *
"Sir, this is a forest trader. He has come to offer forest equipment for ours. From what he told me, it sounds reasonable, but I thought you should listen to his story," said the Goron, who the forest trader had been spaking to earlier.
King Darunia, or rather his counterpart who had no knowledge of a copy of him being in the Temple of Light protecting the Earth from destruction, listened to the trader's story and found it quite reasonable. "Yes, of course! The Bomb-Bombers will be very much surprised! Thank you for coming all this way! Now, what did you say your name was?" asked Darunia as the two shook hands. Darunia didn't notice that there was a needle sticking out of the palm part of the trader's glove. It had been filled with Deku Poison. Darunia instantly fell to the ground.
Nobody else was in the room. The trader pulled off his hood and said, "The call me Ganondorf! Mwa! Ha! Ha!"
"I can't believe I'm going through with this...AGAIN! Zelda, do you really think that Ganondorf is going to destroy us as soon as he gets the chance?" Link questioned, annoyed.
Zelda only glared back.
The drawbridge opened, and the started walking.
"I see your point..." Link said. "Ganondorf's not that smart...he'll have a hard time finding his way into another dimension, and now, you've got the Goddesses worring..and..."
"LINK! Don't you care for your country?!" Zelda asked, very seriously.
"And which country is that, Zelda, Becasuse I know I've got at least five!" Link replied.
Princess Zelda couldn't answer.
"The Temple of Time, Zelda! Aren't you happy that we're here? Maybe if you got seven years of ssleep, you'll have time to clear out your heroic mind and realize that you have a life too," said Link as they arrived at the Temple of Time.
The two entered, seeing the Goddesses waiting patiently for their arrival.
"The key to becoming seven years older instantly is an ancient melody. Most people only remember some of it, if not none of it," explained Din, Goddess of Power.
"The Song of Time counteracts with the Tune of Ages, creating the Destiny Duet, the song you must learn to become older," Farore, Goddess of Courage, told.
"Many people know the Song of Time, but have never played it on the Ocarina of Time. Many know the Tune of Ages as well, but have never played it on the Harp of Ages. Each would have some effect, if played on the correct instrument. Only when played together, the Destiny Duet will work," Nayru, Goddess of Wisdom, explained.
"So neither song is meant to be played alone...that is only how people remember it..." said Zelda.
"Link, begin to play the Song of Time on the Ocarina of Time," Nayru ordered. "Zelda, this is the Harp of Ages. Play the Tune of Ages please." Nayru handed the insturment to Princess Zelda, even though Link, who had once owned the Harp of Ages, was sure that he had stashed it away in his tunic.
Both Link and Zelda knew each part of the song well, so they played it with their eyes closed. It seemd that when each peice had a pause, the other instrument played a note. The Destiny Duet seemed so slow and soothing, yet so lively at the same time.
When the two opened their eyes, they were adults. Link ran outside of the Temple of Time; everything was the same as it had been five minutes ago. "This is impossible..." Link muttered to himself.
"Link, I have entrusted the Triforce of Courage with Deku Scrubs; you'll have to head for their main village," explained Farore.
"I might have made big mistake in doing this, Zelda, but I entrusted the Triforce of Wisdom with the Zolas. The Zolas live in the Pool of Hatred, where they were banished. The Zoras should be able to help you reach it," Nayru told.
"Link you'll notice that I have used my magical powers on Epona, to make her older as well. Now quick, the Scrub Village is accessable through the Kokiri Forest," explained Farore.
With that, Link headed off to Kokiri Forest through Hyrule Field.
"AHH!" Zelda screamed as she fell of Impa, her nursmaid's, white stallion, Dutchess. "Riding a horse in a dress is not easy!"
"I'm sorry, Zelda. We don't know any costuming changing songs," Nayru said while giggling.
"Wait a minute!" Zelda said. She bent down, and sparkles started flying around her. When she stood up, bandages were covering her body. Not only that, but her eyes had changed from blue to red.
Nayru said, "Zelda, I don't understand..."
Zelda only smiled and said, "Not Zelda...Sheik!"
* * *
"Sir, this is a forest trader. He has come to offer forest equipment for ours. From what he told me, it sounds reasonable, but I thought you should listen to his story," said the Goron, who the forest trader had been spaking to earlier.
King Darunia, or rather his counterpart who had no knowledge of a copy of him being in the Temple of Light protecting the Earth from destruction, listened to the trader's story and found it quite reasonable. "Yes, of course! The Bomb-Bombers will be very much surprised! Thank you for coming all this way! Now, what did you say your name was?" asked Darunia as the two shook hands. Darunia didn't notice that there was a needle sticking out of the palm part of the trader's glove. It had been filled with Deku Poison. Darunia instantly fell to the ground.
Nobody else was in the room. The trader pulled off his hood and said, "The call me Ganondorf! Mwa! Ha! Ha!"