'Ya!' Usagi kicked her horse harder, letting her long hair play with the
wind.
Link looked up ahead to see Zelda's castle.
'I wonder why she wants me…' Link thought to himself.
Usagi gasped, further on she could make out Impa's figure before the market place.
She halted before her, looking at her in question.
Link soon caught up, Epona grazing beside Usagi.
'I see you have returned, young Link… And you as well Usagi,' Impa spoke. 'I'm afraid new evil beckons the Princess once again… She must leave right away… Your questions must wait for now, I apologize… Zelda waits, just behind these gates… You have but a few seconds for talk, then she must leave. Be quick.'
Both Link and Usagi nodded their heads and dismounted their horses.
Link ran in, yet Usagi paused for a moment, looking at Impa.
'She's not there, is she? I see your plan… I understand…' she whispered.
Impa looked at her in slight surprise.
'You are a wise song elf, Usagi. Zelda is already on her way to take refuge with the Zoras… There Princess Ruto herself will protect her against the darkness… Take care,' with that, Impa left her.
'Link! Link!' Usagi peered around the market place.
Link had disappeared.
In the distance Usagi could see the Temple of time.
'Link…'
'There you are! Link!' Usagi found Link, standing in front of the large Temple.
'Zelda is no where to be found…' Link said quietly.
Usagi winced. 'I am sorry…' she bowed her head.
'What?' Link looked at her in confusion.
'I-I knew… Evil awakens again… I am… I am known as the lost sage.' Usagi gazed at him. 'I knew… I am the Song Sage… I was lost to this world. That is my story… I'm sorry I lied,' she winced.
'The lost sage… You?' he repeated in shock.
Usagi nodded. 'One of the five. There is Love, Soul, Song, Time, and Storm … We fell into the evil… But we have returned,' she shook herself. 'It was horrible, Link! The dark sorceress is pure evil… I'm scared at times… But I will assist you on destroying her!'
Link gazed at her in surprise.
'We must find the four others… When we are reunited, our powers will be used along with yours… Go quickly, she may beckon to you…' Usagi said.
Link nodded quickly.
'First temple belongs to the Love sage… To reach it, you cannot bring your horse. I will warp us there,' Usagi pulled out her ocarina, as did Link.
Usagi started a song. It was soft and very mellow, Link noticed before joining in.
After a few seconds, they had both been consumed by a bright red light and they disappeared.
'Link. That song called 'Destiny's heart'… Here we are, Loire Village… Look around… What do you notice?' Usagi smiled as Link peered around.
It was deserted. Nothing seemed to thrive in the town at all. There were houses scattered here and there, plus a few chickens clucking around.
What caught his attention most was a faint music in the background. His ears pricked up.
'I see you hear the music… It is festival time… The people of this town are celebrating something called Red Soul, which is a rejoicing for their hearts content! Every soul in this village is kind and merry!' Usagi giggled quietly.
'Let us rejoice! You need to be free of sorrow before you enter the temple! Come!' Usagi pulled his hand blissfully.
When the two elves had entered the clearing, music instantly rang through their ears.
The people were all dancing and eating care freely.
Link blinked.
Streamers of red were hung up everywhere.
Fairies were dancing along, lighting up the area as if it were a majestic dream.
But as Usagi stepped in, everyone turned and gave a bow, one by one.
The fairies stopped, along with the music.
'Rejoice! T'is Usagi the lovely song elf!' somebody shouted.
Cheers rang through the crowd.
'You must sing! Usagi must sing!'
Usagi blushed, bowed to Link hurriedly and walked onto the decorated stage.
With a loud sigh, she started her song:
(This is a translated Japanese song… I do not own it!)
It's so lonely in my memories
I still hold on to shards of times lost
And even now, when I close my eyes
Your smile is dazzling, but also painful
The promise from that far away day
Will always tie up my wings
I'm always smiling in front of my friends
Though I can cry with others over their troubles
This burning love
Even now makes my heart yearn
I'll go to the sea of memories
To look for love and wander alone
The shining of that summer
Is an unreachable phantom
Get out from my heart, love…
When she had stopped, the crowd had applauded and cheered.
Usagi reddened and stepped off of the stage.
The music eventually started again, a slow, beautiful melody.
Link watched her return to him nervously.
'I always get so stage shy…' Usagi explained, biting her lip.
He could only smile at her.
Her pure white gown hadn't been dirtied at all. It remained as white as it had been when he first met her.
'Shall we dance, Master Link?' Usagi's cheeks tinted red as she out stretched a palm.
He was taken back for a minute. 'All right,' he replied.
Usagi smiled, took his hand, and they danced together as if they were the only two people in the whole world.
As it drew to nighttime, Usagi, Link and the rest of the villagers headed back to the village, joy consuming in their hearts.
Many came up to Usagi for a quick 'thanks,' or 'come again.'
Usagi would reply politely and sometimes even blush.
When they arrived, everybody made it drowsily into their houses, leaving Link and Usagi to remain outside.
'Are you quite restless, Link?' Usagi asked.
Link nodded his head tiredly
Usagi giggled faintly. 'Then let us find an inn! The temple isn't easy to get to at night…'
Link sat in silence, awaiting the awakening of the sage opposite him.
Last night they had found an inn with a nice man who allowed them to stay for free, because Usagi's voice was so good.
The room was very nice. Two comfy beds had lulled them to sleep.
It was morning now, and the suns rays spilled into the room, shining over Usagi's angelic face.
She moaned, turned over and… Flop. She fell out of bed.
'Wha? What? Oh!' Usagi faced Link, blushing uncontrollably.
'I apologize. I am a clumsy sleeper,' she whispered.
Link blinked, and then smiled.
'Did you get decent sleep?' Usagi piped up.
Link nodded, helping her up.
'Thank you… We must be on our way! The love sage awaits us…' Usagi said quickly.
Usagi flinched as she stepped on a twig.
They were in the middle of a forest, and the scenery was a little chilling…
The crack of the stick echoed through the trees around them.
'I'm sorry Link… This forest was always so beautiful before the darkness took over…' she shivered a little.
As they continued on, Usagi was extra cautious to her surroundings. Her ears pricked up at any sudden noises, and her blue eyes darted in every direction.
Link glanced up ahead.
The remains of what looked to be a temple was before them. A fountain stood in the middle, yet it drew no water. The temple appeared deserted, as there were cracks and pieces missing all over it. Nevertheless, it looked quite beautiful.
There was a symbol, he noticed as they drew nearer, a symbol of a heart right above the entranceway.
Usagi paused. 'This is it. 'The Emotion Fountain.' It was named this, for the Love sage loved every happy emotion… And yet… Her temple doesn't look so cheerful anymore. That fountain would dispense beautiful rainbow water. If you drank from it, you're health would immediately restore itself…' she trailed off.
Link continued walking, listening to everything Usagi was telling him.
'Are you ready for this, Link? You may turn back… I will understand…' Usagi looked down.
Link shook his head. 'I will go, for Zelda's sake… And yours.'
Usagi's cheeks tinted red. 'Then let us go… I am with you until death grasps my soul!'
Link nodded as they slowly entered The Emotion Fountain, Temple of the Love Sage.
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Link/Zelda
Link/Usagi
Link/Malon
Link/Saria
Link/Ruto
Arigettou! R+R!
Link looked up ahead to see Zelda's castle.
'I wonder why she wants me…' Link thought to himself.
Usagi gasped, further on she could make out Impa's figure before the market place.
She halted before her, looking at her in question.
Link soon caught up, Epona grazing beside Usagi.
'I see you have returned, young Link… And you as well Usagi,' Impa spoke. 'I'm afraid new evil beckons the Princess once again… She must leave right away… Your questions must wait for now, I apologize… Zelda waits, just behind these gates… You have but a few seconds for talk, then she must leave. Be quick.'
Both Link and Usagi nodded their heads and dismounted their horses.
Link ran in, yet Usagi paused for a moment, looking at Impa.
'She's not there, is she? I see your plan… I understand…' she whispered.
Impa looked at her in slight surprise.
'You are a wise song elf, Usagi. Zelda is already on her way to take refuge with the Zoras… There Princess Ruto herself will protect her against the darkness… Take care,' with that, Impa left her.
'Link! Link!' Usagi peered around the market place.
Link had disappeared.
In the distance Usagi could see the Temple of time.
'Link…'
'There you are! Link!' Usagi found Link, standing in front of the large Temple.
'Zelda is no where to be found…' Link said quietly.
Usagi winced. 'I am sorry…' she bowed her head.
'What?' Link looked at her in confusion.
'I-I knew… Evil awakens again… I am… I am known as the lost sage.' Usagi gazed at him. 'I knew… I am the Song Sage… I was lost to this world. That is my story… I'm sorry I lied,' she winced.
'The lost sage… You?' he repeated in shock.
Usagi nodded. 'One of the five. There is Love, Soul, Song, Time, and Storm … We fell into the evil… But we have returned,' she shook herself. 'It was horrible, Link! The dark sorceress is pure evil… I'm scared at times… But I will assist you on destroying her!'
Link gazed at her in surprise.
'We must find the four others… When we are reunited, our powers will be used along with yours… Go quickly, she may beckon to you…' Usagi said.
Link nodded quickly.
'First temple belongs to the Love sage… To reach it, you cannot bring your horse. I will warp us there,' Usagi pulled out her ocarina, as did Link.
Usagi started a song. It was soft and very mellow, Link noticed before joining in.
After a few seconds, they had both been consumed by a bright red light and they disappeared.
'Link. That song called 'Destiny's heart'… Here we are, Loire Village… Look around… What do you notice?' Usagi smiled as Link peered around.
It was deserted. Nothing seemed to thrive in the town at all. There were houses scattered here and there, plus a few chickens clucking around.
What caught his attention most was a faint music in the background. His ears pricked up.
'I see you hear the music… It is festival time… The people of this town are celebrating something called Red Soul, which is a rejoicing for their hearts content! Every soul in this village is kind and merry!' Usagi giggled quietly.
'Let us rejoice! You need to be free of sorrow before you enter the temple! Come!' Usagi pulled his hand blissfully.
When the two elves had entered the clearing, music instantly rang through their ears.
The people were all dancing and eating care freely.
Link blinked.
Streamers of red were hung up everywhere.
Fairies were dancing along, lighting up the area as if it were a majestic dream.
But as Usagi stepped in, everyone turned and gave a bow, one by one.
The fairies stopped, along with the music.
'Rejoice! T'is Usagi the lovely song elf!' somebody shouted.
Cheers rang through the crowd.
'You must sing! Usagi must sing!'
Usagi blushed, bowed to Link hurriedly and walked onto the decorated stage.
With a loud sigh, she started her song:
(This is a translated Japanese song… I do not own it!)
It's so lonely in my memories
I still hold on to shards of times lost
And even now, when I close my eyes
Your smile is dazzling, but also painful
The promise from that far away day
Will always tie up my wings
I'm always smiling in front of my friends
Though I can cry with others over their troubles
This burning love
Even now makes my heart yearn
I'll go to the sea of memories
To look for love and wander alone
The shining of that summer
Is an unreachable phantom
Get out from my heart, love…
When she had stopped, the crowd had applauded and cheered.
Usagi reddened and stepped off of the stage.
The music eventually started again, a slow, beautiful melody.
Link watched her return to him nervously.
'I always get so stage shy…' Usagi explained, biting her lip.
He could only smile at her.
Her pure white gown hadn't been dirtied at all. It remained as white as it had been when he first met her.
'Shall we dance, Master Link?' Usagi's cheeks tinted red as she out stretched a palm.
He was taken back for a minute. 'All right,' he replied.
Usagi smiled, took his hand, and they danced together as if they were the only two people in the whole world.
As it drew to nighttime, Usagi, Link and the rest of the villagers headed back to the village, joy consuming in their hearts.
Many came up to Usagi for a quick 'thanks,' or 'come again.'
Usagi would reply politely and sometimes even blush.
When they arrived, everybody made it drowsily into their houses, leaving Link and Usagi to remain outside.
'Are you quite restless, Link?' Usagi asked.
Link nodded his head tiredly
Usagi giggled faintly. 'Then let us find an inn! The temple isn't easy to get to at night…'
Link sat in silence, awaiting the awakening of the sage opposite him.
Last night they had found an inn with a nice man who allowed them to stay for free, because Usagi's voice was so good.
The room was very nice. Two comfy beds had lulled them to sleep.
It was morning now, and the suns rays spilled into the room, shining over Usagi's angelic face.
She moaned, turned over and… Flop. She fell out of bed.
'Wha? What? Oh!' Usagi faced Link, blushing uncontrollably.
'I apologize. I am a clumsy sleeper,' she whispered.
Link blinked, and then smiled.
'Did you get decent sleep?' Usagi piped up.
Link nodded, helping her up.
'Thank you… We must be on our way! The love sage awaits us…' Usagi said quickly.
Usagi flinched as she stepped on a twig.
They were in the middle of a forest, and the scenery was a little chilling…
The crack of the stick echoed through the trees around them.
'I'm sorry Link… This forest was always so beautiful before the darkness took over…' she shivered a little.
As they continued on, Usagi was extra cautious to her surroundings. Her ears pricked up at any sudden noises, and her blue eyes darted in every direction.
Link glanced up ahead.
The remains of what looked to be a temple was before them. A fountain stood in the middle, yet it drew no water. The temple appeared deserted, as there were cracks and pieces missing all over it. Nevertheless, it looked quite beautiful.
There was a symbol, he noticed as they drew nearer, a symbol of a heart right above the entranceway.
Usagi paused. 'This is it. 'The Emotion Fountain.' It was named this, for the Love sage loved every happy emotion… And yet… Her temple doesn't look so cheerful anymore. That fountain would dispense beautiful rainbow water. If you drank from it, you're health would immediately restore itself…' she trailed off.
Link continued walking, listening to everything Usagi was telling him.
'Are you ready for this, Link? You may turn back… I will understand…' Usagi looked down.
Link shook his head. 'I will go, for Zelda's sake… And yours.'
Usagi's cheeks tinted red. 'Then let us go… I am with you until death grasps my soul!'
Link nodded as they slowly entered The Emotion Fountain, Temple of the Love Sage.
So? How was it? Bad? Good? Well this is your absolute LAST chance to get your votes in! Hurry up! Here they are again:
Link/Zelda
Link/Usagi
Link/Malon
Link/Saria
Link/Ruto
Arigettou! R+R!
