Chapter One: Secrets Revealed
Usagi sighed in frustration. "All right, Luna I'll follow him." She glared at the cat as she took off her brooch and held it in the air. "Moon Crystal Power Make Up!" Where an ordinary teenaged girl had been now stood the champion of love and justice Sailor Moon. She glanced at Luna. "Lets go." She ran out the room's door, past the stone alter, and out the door.
Sailor Moon skidded to a stop. She looked to her right and saw a huge mountain with red and white energy circling the peak. She turned to her left and saw an odd looking stone with a giant eye in the center. "Wow." Sailor Moon whispered. She walked by the compelling stone, and found a path that led to what must have been a marketplace at one time.
As she looked around she noticed ugly brown creatures. She shivered and waited for Luna to catch up. Sailor Moon smiled in relief as the creatures remained immobile. She tiptoed by one and was startled when she felt her muscles freeze up. The creatures started to surround her and Sailor Moon tried to break free.
Luna leapt at the creature that had paralyzed Sailor Moon. The creature made a hissing noise as Luna's claws sank in. Sailor Moon picked up Luna and ran out of the marketplace in fear.
Sailor Moon ran until she came to a broken drawbridge. "Now what, Luna?" She whispered.
"We jump, Usagi." Instructed the black cat. Sailor Moon sighed and took a running leap.
Both Sailor Moon and the cat fell into the cold moat. Sailor Moon screamed and swam to shore and shivered violently. Luna jumped out of the water and glared at Sailor Moon. "When we do get home, you are going to have extra training." Sailor Moon nodded as she shivered.
Luna looked around and saw a wooden sign. She read it aloud to the shivering sailor Senshi. "You are at Hyrule Castle. Head north to reach Lon Lon Ranch.
Sailor Moon giggled. "What kind of a name is Lon Lon?" She asked.
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Rei, Ami, Makoto, and Minako stood in a circle. "Mars Star Power Make Up!" screamed Rei. A bright flash of red surrounded her and when it faded away it revealed Sailor Mars. The other three nodded and pulled out their transformation pens.
"Mercury Star Power Make Up!"
"Venus Star Power Make Up!"
"Jupiter Star Power Make Up!"
A bright flash of blue, gold, and green surrounded Ami, Minako, and Makoto and when it vanished Sailor Mercury, Sailor Venus, and Sailor Jupiter stood ready to fight.
The four grabbed each other's hands and concentrated. "I hope we have enough power without Usagi." Commented Sailor Mercury. A bubble seemed to surround them and gently lifted them off their feet. There was a colorful flash and the bubble and its occupants vanished.
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Sailor Moon walked up the small hill leading toward Lon Lon Ranch. She kept an eye out for anymore of the muscle-paralyzing creatures. Sailor Moon noticed two buildings one to her left and one to her right. After making a hasty decision she entered the building to her left.
She quickly picked up Luna as she entered a room full of chickens. Luna frowned at her. "I'm not like Artemis. I don't chase birds or mice." Sailor Moon let the cat down. She noticed some wooden steps and wondered what they led to. "Don't you dare." Scolded Luna. Sailor Moon flushed and turned back towards the door.
She opened the door and gasped. The first thing she had noticed was a red horse with a white mane. Her eyes traveled upwards and she met a very irritated Link's eyes. "What are you doing here, Usagi?" he demanded.
Sailor Moon glanced down at Luna. "Now what?" she whispered. "How can he tell who I am?"
Luna forgot everything but the fact that Link had seen through Sailor Moon's disguise. "How did you see through Sailor Moon's magic?"
Link just glanced at the cat. "I knew you looked too intelligent for a normal cat." He studied Sailor Moon. "Why are you wearing that ridiculous outfit?" he asked barely containing his mirth.
Sailor Moon flushed and was surrounded by pink energy. When it dissipated Usagi glared up at Link. Link reached down and patted the frightened horse. "Do you want a lift up?" he questioned. Usagi nodded. Link reached out and grabbed Usagi's hand. With one giant heave he had her halfway across the saddle. Usagi righted herself revealing a squished Luna.
"Where should I sit?" questioned Usagi.
"Stay where you are." He replied.
"I think I'm in your way."Link gave her an odd look. "Then lean backwards." A bright blush covered Usagi's cheeks. "Are you feeling okay?" Link asked in concern. Usagi blushed deeper and obediently leaned back against Link's chest. She suppressed a giggle as she felt Link's breath tickling the top of her head. Luna stayed where she was in front of Usagi. Usagi's cheeks gradually returned to their normal color.
"How did you get by the zombies?" Asked Link.
"You mean those ugly creatures? I walked past one and it froze all my muscles. Then the whole group of them surrounded me and I thought I was a goner. Thankfully Luna was there to save me. She attacked the zombie who paralyzed me allowing me to escape." Usagi explained.
Link glanced down at her. "We're heading toward Kakariko Village. I have enough rupees to get you an outfit like mine, complete with shield and boots. The shield won't help if you run into zombies, but it will protect you against some of the other monsters in this realm."
Usagi paled. "It sounds like you're not going to help me get home."
Link looked down at her, as she was about to cry. "I'm sorry, but I don't know how to get you home."
Usagi sniffled. "So I get to spend the rest of my life here?" she asked hysteria tinting her voice.
"What's so bad about Hyrule?" demanded Link.
"Nothing bad about it." Usagi whispered. "I just wanted to go home."
Usagi looked down and noticed they were crossing a stone bridge. She felt the horse slow down and Link dismount. He looked up at her. "Slide down. I'll catch you."
Usagi looked down at him thoughtfully. She swung one of her legs over and started to slide down the side of the horse. She felt arms securely grab her waist and she was lifted. Link not expecting Usagi to weigh so much felt his grip loosening. His hands slid up to her arms. With his last ounce of strength Link twisted and pulled Usagi onto solid ground. Usagi blushed as she found herself in Link's arms. She leaned against him for a split-moment and gathered her strength. Link steadied her and turned toward the horse.
"Alright, Luna your turn."
Luna glared at him. "If you can't help us I order that you leave Usagi-chan and I alone." She demanded.
Link frowned. He slapped the rump of his horse Epona and the horse took off with a furious Luna in the saddle. She attempted to grab the reins with her teeth and paws. Usagi watched as Luna gave up trying to stop the horse and focused on staying in the saddle. "This way." Instructed Link. Usagi followed him up some stairs and through an old burnt gate.
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Sailor Mars felt her grip on Sailor Venus and Sailor Mercury start to slip. She lost her concentration as she tightened her grip. With a large thump they landed in the middle of Hyrule field. Sailor Jupiter watched the sun set and felt the hairs on the back of her neck rise in warning.
Something somewhat resembling a skeleton emerged from the ground behind Sailor Mercury.
"Sparkling Wide Pressure!" shouted Sailor Jupiter throwing her electrical disc at the skeleton. The attack completely destroyed the skeleton. If left behind a small green rupee. Sailor Jupiter smiled as she noticed other skeletons coming from underneath the ground all around them.
Sailor Mercury brought out her computer and started to analyze the skeletons. "Their weakness is water." She informed the other Senshis. "Shine Aqua Illusion!" she screamed and watched the whole horde of skeletons vanish and be replaced by three green rupees.
Sailor Mars smiled and pointed her fingers toward some dry grass. "Fire Soul!" she chanted. A fire started to merrily burn and the Sailor Senshi gathered around it and began to talk about their situation.