Ch. 4
Ahead of Link was the fountain, shrouded by pink curtains that shimmered in the light bouncing off the pool of water. Many similar, orange faries circled about the pool and called to Link with tiny, desprate beating wings. As he approached, the single Great Fairy fragment flew from under his cap to join the others. The pieces swirled around each other in a frenzy and then in a flash of light, the Great Fairy appeared before Link.
"Oh Tatl and you, young one of the altered form," she said, he sweet voice echoing about the cave. "Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. I am the Great Fairy of Magic. Though there is not much I can do for you, please accept my gift that I am to bestow upon you!"
With a wave of her arms, the Fairy blew a kiss of magic to Link, who was engulfed in a swirl of glowing mist that lifted him off his feet. His mind felt hazy as he looked at her blurry image through the magic vapors. The mists subsided, placing Link back on his feet. He felt strange as the dizziness wore off. There was a surge of newfound energy within him and he stretched his arms upwards, letting the power escape through his fingertips.
"Link," the Great Fairy called. "If ever you are returned to your formal self, come see me so that I may again aid you in your quest."
Nodding, he and Tatl left the fountain, emerging into the warm sunlight. Taking a deep breath, Link felt more confident with his new power. He strolled down the slope and was about to pass the boy who was still practicing with his blowgun, when he paused. The Mask-printed balloon that bore resemblence to that of the Skullkid still loomed above him. He stared at it, feeling anger swell up inside him as he thought of what the imp had done. A tingle boiled up from his feet through his body and Link felt the magic he had experienced with the Great Fairy escape through his Deku snout in the form of a big, irridecent bubble.
Pop! The balloon burst upon impact with the bubble. The boy that was aiming at it jumped back, startled.
"Hey!" Called the boy to Link. "Did you pop that up there? Not bad for a Deku Scrub." Link was about to apologize for bursting the balloon when the red-capped boy intereuppted with a question. "How would you like to join the Bombers'?"
"The Bombers'?" Link ased curiously. Nodding, the boy replied.
"Yeah, but you gotta take the test! How about it?"
"Uh...Sure."
"Great!" The boy pulled a whistle from under his cap and gave it a strong tweet. Within moments, more boys came through the doors to meet him. They lined up neatly in a single-file row. "Okay, if you can find all of us before dawn tomorrow, then your in! Ready?"
Link nodded. They boys together shouted in unison "Go Bombers!" One child nudged the other at the end of the line.
"Oh...uh go Bombers!"
With that, they all scattered in every which way. Link saw one run behind the slide near the bushes and he darted after him. The boy ran, waving his hands about his face in a taunting manner. Link dashed after him, tackling him to the ground.
"Doh! Okay, you got me! now there are only four left!"
Tatl jingled after another boy, chasing him from his hiding place near the mailbox. Ha! This is easy! She thought as her partner tagged him. The two headed eastward and looked about for the others.
"There! On top of that builing!" Shouted the fairy. Link scuttled up the slope and chased the boy from the roof. Smash! Right on top of the East Gate guard Link fell, armor clanged against the ground as the two hit the street.
"Sorry!" He shouted to the guard as he backed up and began searching for the boy. The irate yells faded away as he focused on his game. "Gotcha! Three left now, huh?"
The boy nodded and flopped down criss-cross, with a pouty face. Link heard a cucco cackle behind him and turned to see another boy atop the eve before the Stock Pot Inn. Popping from the previous night's makeshift bed, Link flew up and after the boy, who fluttered to the ground with the cucco in his hands. This one's puttin up a chase! He thought as he panted after the spritely young child. Around the lightpole, past the mailbox, between the now standing guard's legs, and up the stairs they went.
"Oh poo! You got me!" Said the blue-capped boy after Link had closed in on him. Now there was one left and Link was anxious to end the silly trial.
It was evening now and he had the rest of the night to find the remaining Bomber. He and his fairy decided to take it slow as they searched. He trundled down the stairs next to the milk bar and inn, and went back the the southern section of town. The workers still busied themselves the the tower construction, and the little dog still lurked about. Easing toward the west wall, he carefully avoided the dog while keeping a steady eye on it. Unfortunately, he wasn't watching where he was going and he tripped and fell on top of the Business scrub who had scolded him earlier.
"Oof! Get off of me, you little trouble maker!" He shouted at Link. "Why don't you leave me alone?! I've got nothing to sell and I don't need you tripping about all over me! Be off with you!"
Link backed away towards the door to West Clock Town, apologizing loudly in hopes to be heard this time.
"Oh, wait a minute!" Called the scrub. "Ah, this may seem silly, but you wouldn't happen to have a Moon's Tear would you? I'm leaving for home soon and wanted a souvenier for my wife. I've heard Moon's Tears are supposed to be the shiniest stones around! I'm willing to trade my little plot of land for one."
"Um, no. Sorry. I don't. But I'll keep an eye out for one," he replied to the scrub, who simply sighed and dove back into his flower.
Tatl and Link quested on for the last Bomber and puzzled about how they were going to stop the evil Skullkid. I'm sick of these stupid games, he thought. I want to be normal again! I want to get out of here! I want to see Navi again....
Ahead of Link was the fountain, shrouded by pink curtains that shimmered in the light bouncing off the pool of water. Many similar, orange faries circled about the pool and called to Link with tiny, desprate beating wings. As he approached, the single Great Fairy fragment flew from under his cap to join the others. The pieces swirled around each other in a frenzy and then in a flash of light, the Great Fairy appeared before Link.
"Oh Tatl and you, young one of the altered form," she said, he sweet voice echoing about the cave. "Thank you for returning my broken and shattered body to normal. I am the Great Fairy of Magic. Though there is not much I can do for you, please accept my gift that I am to bestow upon you!"
With a wave of her arms, the Fairy blew a kiss of magic to Link, who was engulfed in a swirl of glowing mist that lifted him off his feet. His mind felt hazy as he looked at her blurry image through the magic vapors. The mists subsided, placing Link back on his feet. He felt strange as the dizziness wore off. There was a surge of newfound energy within him and he stretched his arms upwards, letting the power escape through his fingertips.
"Link," the Great Fairy called. "If ever you are returned to your formal self, come see me so that I may again aid you in your quest."
Nodding, he and Tatl left the fountain, emerging into the warm sunlight. Taking a deep breath, Link felt more confident with his new power. He strolled down the slope and was about to pass the boy who was still practicing with his blowgun, when he paused. The Mask-printed balloon that bore resemblence to that of the Skullkid still loomed above him. He stared at it, feeling anger swell up inside him as he thought of what the imp had done. A tingle boiled up from his feet through his body and Link felt the magic he had experienced with the Great Fairy escape through his Deku snout in the form of a big, irridecent bubble.
Pop! The balloon burst upon impact with the bubble. The boy that was aiming at it jumped back, startled.
"Hey!" Called the boy to Link. "Did you pop that up there? Not bad for a Deku Scrub." Link was about to apologize for bursting the balloon when the red-capped boy intereuppted with a question. "How would you like to join the Bombers'?"
"The Bombers'?" Link ased curiously. Nodding, the boy replied.
"Yeah, but you gotta take the test! How about it?"
"Uh...Sure."
"Great!" The boy pulled a whistle from under his cap and gave it a strong tweet. Within moments, more boys came through the doors to meet him. They lined up neatly in a single-file row. "Okay, if you can find all of us before dawn tomorrow, then your in! Ready?"
Link nodded. They boys together shouted in unison "Go Bombers!" One child nudged the other at the end of the line.
"Oh...uh go Bombers!"
With that, they all scattered in every which way. Link saw one run behind the slide near the bushes and he darted after him. The boy ran, waving his hands about his face in a taunting manner. Link dashed after him, tackling him to the ground.
"Doh! Okay, you got me! now there are only four left!"
Tatl jingled after another boy, chasing him from his hiding place near the mailbox. Ha! This is easy! She thought as her partner tagged him. The two headed eastward and looked about for the others.
"There! On top of that builing!" Shouted the fairy. Link scuttled up the slope and chased the boy from the roof. Smash! Right on top of the East Gate guard Link fell, armor clanged against the ground as the two hit the street.
"Sorry!" He shouted to the guard as he backed up and began searching for the boy. The irate yells faded away as he focused on his game. "Gotcha! Three left now, huh?"
The boy nodded and flopped down criss-cross, with a pouty face. Link heard a cucco cackle behind him and turned to see another boy atop the eve before the Stock Pot Inn. Popping from the previous night's makeshift bed, Link flew up and after the boy, who fluttered to the ground with the cucco in his hands. This one's puttin up a chase! He thought as he panted after the spritely young child. Around the lightpole, past the mailbox, between the now standing guard's legs, and up the stairs they went.
"Oh poo! You got me!" Said the blue-capped boy after Link had closed in on him. Now there was one left and Link was anxious to end the silly trial.
It was evening now and he had the rest of the night to find the remaining Bomber. He and his fairy decided to take it slow as they searched. He trundled down the stairs next to the milk bar and inn, and went back the the southern section of town. The workers still busied themselves the the tower construction, and the little dog still lurked about. Easing toward the west wall, he carefully avoided the dog while keeping a steady eye on it. Unfortunately, he wasn't watching where he was going and he tripped and fell on top of the Business scrub who had scolded him earlier.
"Oof! Get off of me, you little trouble maker!" He shouted at Link. "Why don't you leave me alone?! I've got nothing to sell and I don't need you tripping about all over me! Be off with you!"
Link backed away towards the door to West Clock Town, apologizing loudly in hopes to be heard this time.
"Oh, wait a minute!" Called the scrub. "Ah, this may seem silly, but you wouldn't happen to have a Moon's Tear would you? I'm leaving for home soon and wanted a souvenier for my wife. I've heard Moon's Tears are supposed to be the shiniest stones around! I'm willing to trade my little plot of land for one."
"Um, no. Sorry. I don't. But I'll keep an eye out for one," he replied to the scrub, who simply sighed and dove back into his flower.
Tatl and Link quested on for the last Bomber and puzzled about how they were going to stop the evil Skullkid. I'm sick of these stupid games, he thought. I want to be normal again! I want to get out of here! I want to see Navi again....