Aria: Due to reviewers' requests, I am updating with the thirteenth and
fourteenth chapters! And, if I decide it's all right, I'll post the
fifteenth too.
Navi: But, isn't there another cliff-
Aria: For the last time, stop giving away the story! I'd like to apologize
to Ultimate TH about when I got annoyed because of the correct guess of
what happened next in the story. I was more or less shocked that someone
was right about that and was rather discomfited by it. *bows politely*
Din: (she's still a crab) Wow; somebody got her to apologize? Way to go!
Nayru: I wouldn't say that if I were you. Or do you think that she didn't
hear that?
Farore: (she's still a frog) Ribbity-ribbit! *translates as: how come
you're the only one of us who hasn't been turned into an animal or
something?*
Nayru: *smiles sweetly* Because, I have the common sense to not anger the
authoress.
Din and Farore: *glare at Nayru*
Navi: Lemme guess: they're gonna duke it out, aren't they?
Aria: *looks at the script* Yup; I just have to change them back. *waves
hand and Din and Farore change back into normal selves*
Navi: I might as well do the disclaimers now.
Aria: Navi, do them and you can be the commentator while they battle.
Navi: Whee! The authoress of The Way the Winds of Time Blow, Aria Zephyr,
does not own the Legend of Zelda games, their characters, etc.
Aria: Some things in this chapter that are mentioned will have influence in
later chapters, so don't forget! Chapter thirteen coming up! Hey, Navi,
where's the popcorn and lemonade?
Chapter 13: The Mystery of the Forgotten Forest
"What do you mean that we all may be in trouble? What does a forest have
anything to do with that?" Tetra asked. "Oh Great Deku Tree! I must agree
with Miss Tetra. How could one forest endanger us all?" Makar asked,
flying up to them. "My child, that is no ordinary forest that Tetra and
Link have described," the Deku Tree said with a sorrowful look on his face.
"That forest happens to be older than Forest Haven itself. Some say that
the first tree there was planted at the very beginning of the kingdom of
Hyrule. It is a hallowed place that has long since been abandoned ever
since the gateway within it was sealed shut and one of its three keys
vanished. If that place is has been disturbed, the consequences for our
Great Sea could be catastrophic."
"What makes it so sacred?" Link asked. "No living creature knows. All
that is known is that there is a terrible witch who was sealed within its
depths," the Deku Tree said. "Hold on! A witch? What is a witch doing
there?" Tetra asked. "It is quite simple really. She threatened the
Forgotten Forest years after Ganon was first sealed into the Evil Realm.
What was strange about her case was that not long after she was defeated
and sealed within the darkest depths of the Forgotten Forest, Ganon
returned and in the weakened state this world was in, that is how the Great
Sea came into being," the Deku Tree replied.
"So, you have no idea what's there?" Link asked. "No; other than the
knowledge that there is some type of gateway to another place there, I have
no other idea what could lay there," the Deku Tree responded. "There could
be a chance that the witch who was trapped there escaped," Tetra suggested.
"Perhaps, but still, the Forgotten Forest would be able to keep a seal on
her power so that it would not affect our lands. If Valoo knows about
incidents happening there, something more serious must have occurred," the
Deku Tree said.
"So, how terrible was this witch exactly?" Link asked. "I really am not
sure, but if she had the power to hurt the Forgotten Forest, she must have
known a powerful type of dark magic," the Deku Tree said. "Can you at
least tell us where the forest's location is?" Tetra asked.
"You mean that you wish to go there?" the Deku Tree asked in astonishment.
"You may certainly not! That place has become a place of darkness ever
since the witch was sealed within there! If you entered it, there is a
highly likely chance that you may never be seen again!" "But, people have
been saying things like that to me for over a year and I'm obviously still
around," Link protested. "Well, you're a different case, Link," the Deku
Tree said with obvious discomfort. "There's something that you're not
telling us, isn't there?" Tetra asked suspiciously. "Well." the Deku Tree
mumbled. "Will you please just tell us?" Link asked in impatience. Tetra
and Makar looked at him in surprise, but the Deku Tree spoke.
"I didn't want to say anything, but.the Forgotten Forest was the last place
the Hero of Time ventured to before he vanished. There had been stories of
strange and hideous monsters appearing there and he wanted to do something
about it. He left for the Forgotten Forest one day and after that, he was
never seen again."
"Not long after, that despicable witch appeared and started to change the
Forgotten Forest. The royal family of Hyrule became afraid and with the
help of the many peoples who were allies of Hyrule, they sealed her away.
The victory over her was short, however. When she was sealed away, she
called out that even if she was trapped for a thousand years, Hyrule would
fall at the feet of Dark Magic and the Dark Lord would return. She also
swore revenge on those who had sealed her and promised to destroy them and
their descendants one day. Almost the day after, Ganon returned in his
rage and started to conquer Hyrule again. It has clearly been many years
since then, but one does wonder if that witch had anything to do with it,"
the Deku Tree said.
"Sounds to me like she did something more than just try to take over that
forest. But, she had to have had a motive for doing so," Link said.
"That's what I want to know. Why would she waste her time in that place
when Hyrule was only a hop, skip, and a jump away from it? What would she
gain from that?" Tetra said. "That, I'm afraid, is still a mystery," the
Deku Tree said.
"I don't like this," Link murmured. "The last time weird things started to
happen, people underestimated them and if there hadn't been any
interference, Ganon would already be in power by now. I still think that
we should check this place out before we toss it off as just something
insignificant," he said. "I agree. We shouldn't let ourselves fall into a
false sense of security," Tetra said.
"If you insist on going there, I'll show where its location is, but you
must promise not to do anything rash once you're in there!" the Deku Tree
said. "We promise!" Link and Tetra said in unison. "Very well, then.
Link, please show me your sea chart," the Deku Tree said. "But, it only
has islands in the Great Sea on it," Link said doubtfully. "I'm just going
to show you where the general area the Forgotten Forest is in. After that,
you're just going to be own your own," the Deku Tree said.
Link nodded and took out his sea chart for the Deku Tree to see. The Deku
Tree called Makar over to him and asked him to mark as close to the place
where the Forgotten Forest lay. When he was finished, there was a small
area circled on the chart, off the main map itself.
"That's where it is. Just please be careful when you go there; it's
extremely dangerous!" the Deku Tree said. "We understand. Don't worry;
we'll be really careful," Tetra said. "I hope that that's a sincere
statement and not just you saying it," the Deku Tree said. Tetra smiled
reproachfully and both she and Link jumped down off the lily pad.
"Good-bye!" They called as they exited through the cave entrance. "Thanks
for your help!" The sudden bright light that met their eyes the moment
they left the dim forest blinded them temporarily and they were forced to
blink their eyes to accustom them to the light. Just as they were getting
into the boat, Makar's voice called to them.
"Link! Miss Tetra! Wait! You forgot this!" he called as he buzzed over
to them in his usual fashion. When he reached them, he was holding the
small sack of seeds that Medli had given them. "You dropped this in the
forest," Makar said, holding out the sack. "Thanks, Makar," Link said,
taking the bag from him. "What exactly is in that? It made a rustling
sound like seeds when I picked it up," Makar said questioningly. "Um, it's
just something that Medli gave us before we left," Link said.
Tetra looked surprised when she heard the half-truth and when she gave him
a questioning look, he replied with another look that seemed to say, "I'll
explain it later." "Well, if that's everything, I must get back now. Good-
bye!" Makar said, lifting into the air with his Deku Leaf and flying away.
"How come you didn't tell him everything?" Tetra asked as Link steered the
boat back to the pirate ship. Link looked at her carefully and said,
"Makar has a bit of a habit of asking a lot of questions if you show any
interest in or say anything that applies to botany." "That would make
sense, but I didn't think that it was natural for you to lie," Tetra said
teasingly. "Loose lips sink ships, right?" Link said, throwing her a grin.
"I've said it once and I'll say it again; will you ever cease to surprise
me?" Tetra said. "I think not," Link replied jokingly.
When they reached the ship again, the pirates hauled the boat aboard and
its occupants got out. "So, where are we going next?" Niko asked
impudently when Link and Tetra were finally on the ship once more. "He's
being awfully cheeky lately," Link muttered under his breath. Tetra looked
stern for a moment before saying, "We'll be heading northeast at sunrise
tomorrow. Everybody better get a good night's sleep, because once we set
sail, everybody will be pulling their weight." "Aye-aye, Miss Tetra!" all
of the pirates said in agreement.
"Miss, if I may be so bold, may I ask where we are sailing to?" Nudge
asked. Tetra raised an eyebrow in surprise for a split-second. "The name
of the place is the Forgotten Forest. I don't know where the name came
from or why it's called that, so don't ask. There have been reports that
strange things have been happening there and due to some knowledge we
received from the Deku Tree, we feel the need to investigate," Tetra said.
"Yes, ma'am," Nudge said, nodding his head respectfully before walking
away.
"You sounded so formal when you were talking to them," Link remarked when
the other pirates were out of earshot. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Tetra asked. "Oh, nothing. It's just that you really act like a princess
sometimes," He replied. "You're not supposed to mention that around them,"
she scolded. "Of course I'm not. Why do you think I do?" he teased.
"Now, you're just being a pain," She said. "And, I enjoy every minute with
you. See you later, your highness," Link said playfully as he walked away.
'What did he mean by that?,' Tetra thought in surprise.
Navi: And, Farore just shot another blast of wind at Nayru, who blocked it
at the last minute! Oh wow! Din threw a ball of fire at Nayru when she
was blocking Farore's wind!
Aria: *watching fight from cloud while sipping lemonade* Yeah, Navi and I
are watching the goddesses fight with each other. It's actually a good way
to keep them busy. Hey, Navi, pass the popcorn.
Navi: *hands over the popcorn* It looks like Din is losing her temper! She
just released a huge wave of lava! Whoosh! That's hot!
Aria: I wonder if I should stop them. *looks thoughtful for a moment* NAH!
Please read and review!
fourteenth chapters! And, if I decide it's all right, I'll post the
fifteenth too.
Navi: But, isn't there another cliff-
Aria: For the last time, stop giving away the story! I'd like to apologize
to Ultimate TH about when I got annoyed because of the correct guess of
what happened next in the story. I was more or less shocked that someone
was right about that and was rather discomfited by it. *bows politely*
Din: (she's still a crab) Wow; somebody got her to apologize? Way to go!
Nayru: I wouldn't say that if I were you. Or do you think that she didn't
hear that?
Farore: (she's still a frog) Ribbity-ribbit! *translates as: how come
you're the only one of us who hasn't been turned into an animal or
something?*
Nayru: *smiles sweetly* Because, I have the common sense to not anger the
authoress.
Din and Farore: *glare at Nayru*
Navi: Lemme guess: they're gonna duke it out, aren't they?
Aria: *looks at the script* Yup; I just have to change them back. *waves
hand and Din and Farore change back into normal selves*
Navi: I might as well do the disclaimers now.
Aria: Navi, do them and you can be the commentator while they battle.
Navi: Whee! The authoress of The Way the Winds of Time Blow, Aria Zephyr,
does not own the Legend of Zelda games, their characters, etc.
Aria: Some things in this chapter that are mentioned will have influence in
later chapters, so don't forget! Chapter thirteen coming up! Hey, Navi,
where's the popcorn and lemonade?
Chapter 13: The Mystery of the Forgotten Forest
"What do you mean that we all may be in trouble? What does a forest have
anything to do with that?" Tetra asked. "Oh Great Deku Tree! I must agree
with Miss Tetra. How could one forest endanger us all?" Makar asked,
flying up to them. "My child, that is no ordinary forest that Tetra and
Link have described," the Deku Tree said with a sorrowful look on his face.
"That forest happens to be older than Forest Haven itself. Some say that
the first tree there was planted at the very beginning of the kingdom of
Hyrule. It is a hallowed place that has long since been abandoned ever
since the gateway within it was sealed shut and one of its three keys
vanished. If that place is has been disturbed, the consequences for our
Great Sea could be catastrophic."
"What makes it so sacred?" Link asked. "No living creature knows. All
that is known is that there is a terrible witch who was sealed within its
depths," the Deku Tree said. "Hold on! A witch? What is a witch doing
there?" Tetra asked. "It is quite simple really. She threatened the
Forgotten Forest years after Ganon was first sealed into the Evil Realm.
What was strange about her case was that not long after she was defeated
and sealed within the darkest depths of the Forgotten Forest, Ganon
returned and in the weakened state this world was in, that is how the Great
Sea came into being," the Deku Tree replied.
"So, you have no idea what's there?" Link asked. "No; other than the
knowledge that there is some type of gateway to another place there, I have
no other idea what could lay there," the Deku Tree responded. "There could
be a chance that the witch who was trapped there escaped," Tetra suggested.
"Perhaps, but still, the Forgotten Forest would be able to keep a seal on
her power so that it would not affect our lands. If Valoo knows about
incidents happening there, something more serious must have occurred," the
Deku Tree said.
"So, how terrible was this witch exactly?" Link asked. "I really am not
sure, but if she had the power to hurt the Forgotten Forest, she must have
known a powerful type of dark magic," the Deku Tree said. "Can you at
least tell us where the forest's location is?" Tetra asked.
"You mean that you wish to go there?" the Deku Tree asked in astonishment.
"You may certainly not! That place has become a place of darkness ever
since the witch was sealed within there! If you entered it, there is a
highly likely chance that you may never be seen again!" "But, people have
been saying things like that to me for over a year and I'm obviously still
around," Link protested. "Well, you're a different case, Link," the Deku
Tree said with obvious discomfort. "There's something that you're not
telling us, isn't there?" Tetra asked suspiciously. "Well." the Deku Tree
mumbled. "Will you please just tell us?" Link asked in impatience. Tetra
and Makar looked at him in surprise, but the Deku Tree spoke.
"I didn't want to say anything, but.the Forgotten Forest was the last place
the Hero of Time ventured to before he vanished. There had been stories of
strange and hideous monsters appearing there and he wanted to do something
about it. He left for the Forgotten Forest one day and after that, he was
never seen again."
"Not long after, that despicable witch appeared and started to change the
Forgotten Forest. The royal family of Hyrule became afraid and with the
help of the many peoples who were allies of Hyrule, they sealed her away.
The victory over her was short, however. When she was sealed away, she
called out that even if she was trapped for a thousand years, Hyrule would
fall at the feet of Dark Magic and the Dark Lord would return. She also
swore revenge on those who had sealed her and promised to destroy them and
their descendants one day. Almost the day after, Ganon returned in his
rage and started to conquer Hyrule again. It has clearly been many years
since then, but one does wonder if that witch had anything to do with it,"
the Deku Tree said.
"Sounds to me like she did something more than just try to take over that
forest. But, she had to have had a motive for doing so," Link said.
"That's what I want to know. Why would she waste her time in that place
when Hyrule was only a hop, skip, and a jump away from it? What would she
gain from that?" Tetra said. "That, I'm afraid, is still a mystery," the
Deku Tree said.
"I don't like this," Link murmured. "The last time weird things started to
happen, people underestimated them and if there hadn't been any
interference, Ganon would already be in power by now. I still think that
we should check this place out before we toss it off as just something
insignificant," he said. "I agree. We shouldn't let ourselves fall into a
false sense of security," Tetra said.
"If you insist on going there, I'll show where its location is, but you
must promise not to do anything rash once you're in there!" the Deku Tree
said. "We promise!" Link and Tetra said in unison. "Very well, then.
Link, please show me your sea chart," the Deku Tree said. "But, it only
has islands in the Great Sea on it," Link said doubtfully. "I'm just going
to show you where the general area the Forgotten Forest is in. After that,
you're just going to be own your own," the Deku Tree said.
Link nodded and took out his sea chart for the Deku Tree to see. The Deku
Tree called Makar over to him and asked him to mark as close to the place
where the Forgotten Forest lay. When he was finished, there was a small
area circled on the chart, off the main map itself.
"That's where it is. Just please be careful when you go there; it's
extremely dangerous!" the Deku Tree said. "We understand. Don't worry;
we'll be really careful," Tetra said. "I hope that that's a sincere
statement and not just you saying it," the Deku Tree said. Tetra smiled
reproachfully and both she and Link jumped down off the lily pad.
"Good-bye!" They called as they exited through the cave entrance. "Thanks
for your help!" The sudden bright light that met their eyes the moment
they left the dim forest blinded them temporarily and they were forced to
blink their eyes to accustom them to the light. Just as they were getting
into the boat, Makar's voice called to them.
"Link! Miss Tetra! Wait! You forgot this!" he called as he buzzed over
to them in his usual fashion. When he reached them, he was holding the
small sack of seeds that Medli had given them. "You dropped this in the
forest," Makar said, holding out the sack. "Thanks, Makar," Link said,
taking the bag from him. "What exactly is in that? It made a rustling
sound like seeds when I picked it up," Makar said questioningly. "Um, it's
just something that Medli gave us before we left," Link said.
Tetra looked surprised when she heard the half-truth and when she gave him
a questioning look, he replied with another look that seemed to say, "I'll
explain it later." "Well, if that's everything, I must get back now. Good-
bye!" Makar said, lifting into the air with his Deku Leaf and flying away.
"How come you didn't tell him everything?" Tetra asked as Link steered the
boat back to the pirate ship. Link looked at her carefully and said,
"Makar has a bit of a habit of asking a lot of questions if you show any
interest in or say anything that applies to botany." "That would make
sense, but I didn't think that it was natural for you to lie," Tetra said
teasingly. "Loose lips sink ships, right?" Link said, throwing her a grin.
"I've said it once and I'll say it again; will you ever cease to surprise
me?" Tetra said. "I think not," Link replied jokingly.
When they reached the ship again, the pirates hauled the boat aboard and
its occupants got out. "So, where are we going next?" Niko asked
impudently when Link and Tetra were finally on the ship once more. "He's
being awfully cheeky lately," Link muttered under his breath. Tetra looked
stern for a moment before saying, "We'll be heading northeast at sunrise
tomorrow. Everybody better get a good night's sleep, because once we set
sail, everybody will be pulling their weight." "Aye-aye, Miss Tetra!" all
of the pirates said in agreement.
"Miss, if I may be so bold, may I ask where we are sailing to?" Nudge
asked. Tetra raised an eyebrow in surprise for a split-second. "The name
of the place is the Forgotten Forest. I don't know where the name came
from or why it's called that, so don't ask. There have been reports that
strange things have been happening there and due to some knowledge we
received from the Deku Tree, we feel the need to investigate," Tetra said.
"Yes, ma'am," Nudge said, nodding his head respectfully before walking
away.
"You sounded so formal when you were talking to them," Link remarked when
the other pirates were out of earshot. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Tetra asked. "Oh, nothing. It's just that you really act like a princess
sometimes," He replied. "You're not supposed to mention that around them,"
she scolded. "Of course I'm not. Why do you think I do?" he teased.
"Now, you're just being a pain," She said. "And, I enjoy every minute with
you. See you later, your highness," Link said playfully as he walked away.
'What did he mean by that?,' Tetra thought in surprise.
Navi: And, Farore just shot another blast of wind at Nayru, who blocked it
at the last minute! Oh wow! Din threw a ball of fire at Nayru when she
was blocking Farore's wind!
Aria: *watching fight from cloud while sipping lemonade* Yeah, Navi and I
are watching the goddesses fight with each other. It's actually a good way
to keep them busy. Hey, Navi, pass the popcorn.
Navi: *hands over the popcorn* It looks like Din is losing her temper! She
just released a huge wave of lava! Whoosh! That's hot!
Aria: I wonder if I should stop them. *looks thoughtful for a moment* NAH!
Please read and review!
