Hey all! I'm back! Miss me much? Yeah, of course ya did! This FanFiction.net place isn't so bad…. I think I'm going to like it here. Okay, before I continue on with the story, I'd like to thank LilFilipinoGurl (even if my story is a Mary-Sue) and aer-seph4eva for reviewing. Y'all rock! ^_^
Disclaimer: I'd just like to say that I don't own any of the Zelda characters. If you think I do, you are not worthy of reading this story. If you know for a fact that I don't own any of the Zelda characters, you deserve a cookie. Just don't expect a cookie from me. `ayla, thanks again for help with the disclaimer`
Chapter 3 (Jessica's View)
Of course I wanted to ride Epona! But I couldn't let him know that I knew who she was. I decided to play dumb. "What's an Epona?"
Link laughed at my "stupidity" and pulled out his ocarina to play the memorable tune.
Off in the distance we heard her neigh and the quick pattering of her hooves. She came trotting over the field towards us, and when she made it, she gave Link a gently nudge.
"Hey girl," he said softly, rubbing the spot between her ears. "There's someone I want you to meet."
Epona neighed and her big brown eyes looked me over. Link brought her closer to me.
I had always thought Epona was cute in the game, but she was gorgeous in real life. Her auburn coat seemed to shimmer in the sunlight, and her mane looked incredibly silky. She looked at me expectantly, waiting to see what I would do.
"She wants you to pet her," Link told me, taking my hand. He placed it on Epona's neck. His hand moved mine up and down to give Epona a gentle rub. (AN: sorry to interrupt, but is it just me, or did that sound perverted to y'all? Just curious….you may continue)
I smiled at his touch and tried to tell my butterflies to calm down. As he kept my hand moving, I looked over at him. Even though he had saved Hyrule from the scariest of monsters, his sapphire eyes still showed kindness and caring. Some of his blonde hair stuck out from his green hat, not in a messy way, but in a way that seemed to accent his features. I figured that what I had thought about Epona being gorgeous in real life held true for Link also. (AN: ack! the romance! ack!) I blushed and turned my attention back to Epona when he looked up at me.
"I think she likes you," he said.
I smiled. "You think so?"
He nodded. "You ready to ride?"
"Where are we going now?"
"If we hurry, we can go pay a visit to the Princess," he said. "Come on."
I assumed that we had to hurry because the sky began to fade out of its blue and into a light orange. "They won't let us in at night, will they?" I asked.
He smiled a mischievous, plotting grin. "We'll see."
Navi suddenly appeared from behind his back. "Link! We are NOT sneaking in!" she said, on the verge of whining.
Link ignored her and climbed onto Epona, offering out a hand to help me up.
I sighed and cautiously mounted Epona, sitting behind Link.
"The castle isn't that far, but we'll have to go fast if we want to make it before they pull up the drawbridge," Link said. "I know my shield will be in the way, but try to hold on."
I wrapped my arms around his waist, and he gave Epona a gentle kick. She neighed, and we were on our way towards the castle. He sped her up, and we were soon at the drawbridge. "Are they going to let you take her through?" I asked.
He shrugged. "Maybe." He led her over the drawbridge and into the market. The guard at the entrance said nothing and gave Link a brief nod as we passed.
There were hardly any people out, and a few small dogs trotted around. The market didn't look much different than the game. The only difference was the fact that now it was real. Epona walked around the fountain and up the path that led to the castle. We stopped at a tree, and Link jumped off to help me down. When I was off, he tied her to the tree and told her to be good. "They probably won't let us in since the sun is setting," he said to me.
Navi reappeared. "We are not sneaking in!"
Link rolled his eyes and led me to a place at the wall that was covered with vines.
"Just play your Sun Song!" Navi said.
"That's no fun," Link said.
"Are you sure these are strong enough to climb?" I asked nervously.
"Of course. Come on." And before I knew it, Link was already half way up.
I took a deep breath and started my way up. It hadn't been as hard as I thought it would be, and I made it up onto the ledge where Link waited.
"See, that wasn't too hard," he whispered. He took my hand and hurried to the familiar brick arch that covered the gate.
"Are you sure we should be doing this?" I asked, suddenly being attacked by fear of getting caught.
He put a finger to his lips. "You have to be quiet." He began to climb down the ladder, and when he was off, he motioned for me to come down also. Now we were in a tiny room where moths flickered around a single burning torch. He held the same finger to his lips again and quietly opened the door that I guessed would lead us to the other side of the gate.
"This is ridiculous," I heard Navi complain.
"I agree," I whispered to her.
She flew away from Link and began to hover around my head. "He saved Zelda's life, and he thinks he still has to sneak in," she said. "Do you know how much trouble we'll be in if and when we get caught?"
"A lot," Link and I said simultaneously. However, his voice held more excitement than mine.
He looked around and indicated that it was safe for me to come out. The guard on the opposite side of the gate was snoring peacefully at his post.
I reluctantly followed Link as he stealthily made his way up the hill where there were no guards. I laughed inwardly as I thought about how many times I had gotten him kicked out trying to find the right way to get in. We hurried across the yard and made it to the wall where you had to climb the bricks. Why did it look so much easier in the game? I struggled to get my balance on the first step and silently cursed Link. He was at the top, smiling down at me with a cocky grin.
"You need help?" he asked in a whisper. He bent down and stretched his arms towards me.
Of course I need his help! I'm not Spiderman, dammit! (AN: just so y'all know, I don't like Spiderman, and I'm tired of hearing about all the hype considering the movie. I don't hate him, I just think Batman's cooler.) But I had to be stubborn and independent, so I ignored his arms and continued onward, or tried to anyway. I made it up one more brick, which gave him enough room to reach down and put his arms around my waist. He effortlessly picked me up and put me down on the ledge next to him. "Thanks," I muttered, not making eye contact.
"You're welcome. We might be able to sneak in without having to jump in the water."
"And how do you propose we do that?" Navi asked.
"Just follow me," he said.
Unwillingly, Navi and I did follow him.
So… How do y'all like it? Even if it is a Mary-Sue…lol. Chapter 4 will be up as soon as I get a chance….maybe even later tonight. We'll see. ~jess~