O.k. folks I'm back! And thank you so much for the nice reviews ^.^ *huggles those nice people* And I have a few announcements: 1) Yes, or older Link will be mostly mute through the story 2) I have no idea what had happened to Navi after the defeat of Ganon but bear with me here 3) I will start a pairing that just shot me in the head a few moments ago but please I have nothing against all the other different kinds of pairings.4) Nayru and Din from oracle of Ages and Seasons will only be NAMED after the goddesses they will not be the creators of the Triforce 5) Also yes I will start this story right now...

Time was toying with him and Link knew it. He ran to saddle his colt Epona and hurriedly pulled his green tunic over his head. Sometimes talking to an animal can be soothing even they give no response its like there eyes just tell you 'I understand.' Or 'Don't worry everything will come out right.' And Link in his hurry found himself whispering to Epona as he saddled her.

"There are things Epona," he whispered heaving the saddle onto her back

"Things I don't understand... questions that need answering." Epona turned her head and looked at her master with critical eyes as if to say

'Link, you know what to do.'

"Saria..." Link uttered and with lighting fast speed he mounted Epona and nudged her in the ribs urging her into a gallop.

~I...must get to Kokiri Forest! ~

"So he's on the move..." He raised his callused dark hand. He paused and then slashed the image into white wisps of smoke.

"Such a fool." He kicked the door open, knocking it off its hinges. As he strode down the stone corridor the many torches' light flickered off his copper eyes. His hand held a black spark and as it fed of him, it grew into a liquid small orb. His eyes flicked to steel holder jutting out of the wall, with no torch to hold. A single tendril erupted from the liquid blackness. The liquid-like substance sped forward with such speed it cut cleanly through the steel. The metal clanged as it made contact with the stone floor. He gave a small smile and continued to stride down the corridor.

~Link, this time I will win. ~

"O ho ho, so the stubborn wandering hero has returned has he?" Mido scoffed in his usual cross-legged position.

"There's no time for this Mido! I have to see someone."

"Time for what Link? We could stay here all day..."

"Mido I have to see Saria!"

"Is that so?" Mido growled his face turning a bright shade of red "Do you think I'm really going to let you see her after you left her last year without so much as a by your leave! No, you will NOT see her."

"What...I'd never-"

"You left us Link. And once you leave you can never come back." Link glared daggers at Mido, but he never flinched.

"Leave Link, by the swiftest way possible." Not breaking their stare Link swung Epona around and galloped away.

Saria carefully placed her ocarina to her lips. She began to play a lilting melody, echoing in the silent sacred meadow. She drew a breath and played the highest note and held it there. As if an eternity she held it there then she let go and took in a sharp breath.

"Can't say I've heard that one before."

Saria spun around to see Link leaning against his horse an amused smile playing on his lips.

"Link!" Saria ran towards Link and they embraced. She laughed, "Link what are you doing here?"

"Saria..." Link let go of her and looked solemnly at her face "I want to know something."

Saria faltered and she looked away from him "Link...we've never kept secrets from each other...never. But tell me what you want to know."

"Saria I don't know myself anymore, it's like I lost a part of myself Saria...who am I?"

"Link I.." Saria never finished. There was a rumbling like an earthquake.

"What was that!?!?" cried Saria righting herself. Link shook his head.

"So, Link you're still the same stupid boy."

*In the future, seven years later*

"No! I will not allow this movement!"

"Why not!" yelled Nabooru pounding her fist on the oaken table "we have waited decades maybe even centuries for this moment! We have always wanted to finally move out of the wastelands and settle at the fertile banks of Lake Hylia a water source we need, a water source that only the Zora's control!"

"I will not allow it! Your people are always the cause of mischief and suffering. Ganondorf himself was the leader of the Gerudos. Next thing we know they will take hold of the lake and gain the upper hand. They will turn their backs on us and declare war!!!"

"Father please!" Princess Ruto placed a hand (fin?) on her father's shoulder "Please excuse my father's words."

"No offence taken." Nabooru said yet frowning she continued "Ganondorf was never our leader; his heart was to set on dark desires. He only gave himself that title because he thought it suited him. But do not forget Zora king I was imprisoned by him for seven years. I will not act like him."

"I see truth in your words and grant you permission on my behalf to settle on the banks of the lake." Said Princess Zelda standing up

"Yes, I second the motion!" said the Zora king following Zelda's lead

"Then this meeting is ended." Said Zelda calmly

As Nabooru and the others filed out of the room Zelda gave a soft sigh of relief. And once they had all finally left Zelda flopped back into her chair.

"It's always one quarrel after another and they expect me to know exactly what to do. What will happen if I make a mistake? I don't know what to do!" she began to feel the corners of her eyes sting. She looked up to see Link standing behind her putting a comforting hand on her shoulder. He gave her a soft smile before she turned away.

"Link, you're the only one who knows how the Triforce's power bears upon us. Oh Link, what would I do without you." Link gave her a small squeeze before Zelda without looking reached up and placed her hand on his. He slid his hand away from her.

"Link?"

*Seven years before*

"So, Link you're the same stupid boy." Ganondorf smiled evilly and gem on his forehead glinted even though there was no light to speak of to reflect off it. "I thought we could have a nice chat, oh hello Forest Sage..." He turned to Saria her face in utter shock and confusion. He gave her a mock bow "The rooms in the Void are quite lovely. But please, allow me to show you my hospitality. I'm sure Death's lodging are quite comfortable." He smiled as a tendril erupted from the sphere and shot towards Saria.

"Saria!" Link cried and flung himself in front of her.

Saria heard Link scream her name and a few seconds later Link was in front of her, only a few inches away. She nearly screamed as the black tendril started to grow out of his chest. He looked like he had been skewered at the end of a long sword. The tendril quickly slid out of his chest and sped back to the sphere.

"Saria..." Link fell forward and Saria toppled over because of his weight and she sat there, Link's limp body on hers.

"L-Link..." Tears started to flow down her cheeks

"LLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIINNK!!!!"

"No!" Ganondorf eyes narrowed to slits and his face contoured into fury. He ran at Saria his teeth bared "This time I will not miss!" he growled and he roughly grabbed her hair, jerking back her head and fully exposing her neck. But just at the moment he was about to strike a small hand no matter how weak gripped his arm.

"No...I can't let you do this..." came a weak shaking voice.

Ganondorf looked down to see Link's blood streaked face glaring up at him. Ganondorf laughed "So you're exactly the same as I remember you if not bolder...well Link we'll settle this later but just to make sure you're not tempted to forget..." His eyes flicked towards Saria "I'll take this as a reminder for you." He grabbed Saria around the waist and using his foot he propelled himself into the air.

"Saria!" with a strength Link never knew he had he lurched upward and sprinted after Ganondorf, "Saria! Saria! Saria!" he screamed but soon Ganondorf and Saria was only a black speck on the horizon. Overcome by exhaustion and blood loss the Hero of Time collapsed.

Yep, another chapter that probably made you go 'God, when will this end.' But I think I did a nice job considering. Do ignore the spacing, tis the computer. And now you feel the nice review button calling you to write a nice review to me.