SSBM Master: Ok Chapter 8 next and it's time to locate the next sage. I would also like to point out that Gannondorf does not know about Medli or Makar being sages. Just wanted to make that clear.

The wise, talented, good-natured, highly attractive and undefeated champion of Super Smash Bros Melee does not own any of the Zelda characters, items, locations or plotlines and lets face it, he wouldn't be sitting here writing a fanfic if he did.

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Chapter 8: The journey to Dragon roost.

With his last moblin no more than a foul stench on the breeze, Link decided it was time to check everyone was ok. He looked over to the villagers and saw Tetra and the other pirates reliving them of their restraints.

"Where were they when I took on ten moblins." Link muttered with a slightly bitter tone. He looked over to the other side of the Island and, with another stab of annoyance, noticed his sister kissing James on the cheek. For one moment he wondered how he had ever become friends with such a git but then checked himself

"No," he said to himself "I'm not going to turn into the over-protective brother. I'm over reacting. She might not even like him…he might not even like her." He sighed and wondered where that rush of protectiveness had come from.

"Hey big bro," came a voice. Link turned and saw that Aryll, James and Tetra had made their way over to him "It's a good job you came when you did," Aryll continued "I wonder what those monsters wanted with me anyway." Tetra, Link and James exchanged uncomfortable glances. "What?"

"Uh Aryll, I don't know how to tell you this but…um…you see…" Link struggled to find a good way of telling her. James on the other hand taken off his medallion and now held it loosely in his left hand.

"Catch," He said to Aryll. He tossed the medallion to her. Aryll caught it. There was suddenly a bright orange flash that seemed to come from Aryll. A second later she was standing there looking stunned, her hands shaking slightly. Link suddenly remembered James saying that the second he touched it, he realised his destiny.

"I…I'm a…the spirit sage." She said finally. James nodded.

"Are you ok sis?" Link asked her. She nodded numbly

"Yeah…well guess we better stop Gannondorf."

"If you think you need a rest we could always…" But Aryll's head shot up to look at him.

"We can't rest," She exclaimed happily "We've got to stop this guy. We leave as soon as I've gotten changed."

"Changed??" Link said. He was completely baffled by Aryll's whole attitude towards the situation.

"Well I can hardly battle evil in this flimsy dress!" said Aryll who was still smiling broadly. And she skipped off to her house.

Link stood there unaware that his mouth was gaping open. He had just realised that if James wanted Aryll, he was welcome to her!

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"Bloody pigs!" James muttered as he wiped his samurai sword for the thousandth time. Ever since he had rammed his sword into one of their mouths, it had stunk of a mixture of manure and the kind of public bathroom that never got cleaned.

He had now polished for so long that it would now be accepted by the pickiest of perfectionists but James insisted that he could still smell it. The stars were now out and the moon shone brightly. James wiped the sword one last time before putting it away.

"I s'pose it isn't gonna get any better," he muttered.

"I should think not, you've been at it for hours!" James turned around and saw Aryll standing there. She walked to his left and sat down on the deck next to him. "So," she said "tell me about the antiques shop."

James wasn't sure what to say to that but before he could say anything, he saw Aryll laughing "I can't believe I fell for such a lame lie." She chuckled light-heartedly. James laughed too.

"Yeah," he said. "Sorry about that."

"No problem." She said back "But what I don't understand is that if you knew I was a sage, why didn't you tell me."

"I thought you wouldn't believe me."

"You could have just given me the medallion." There was a pause, as James wondered how on earth he didn't think of that. Aryll laughed again. "Oh well, it doesn't matter, we're safe for now. Plus we're off on an exiting adventure!"

"Yeah, I've been meaning to ask you about something. Ever since we left Outset, you've been…happy!"

"Is that a crime now?"

"Of course not." James said, struggling to explain. "But when I realised it was my destiny to face a dangerous madman, I was just a little bit anxious!" Aryll's smile faded slightly.

"When I took the Medallion…I saw Gannondorf and everything he's capable of and…well it did scare me a little." Aryll paused for a moment. "But ever since my grandma died, I've been alone."

"You've got Link." James reminded her.

"I know, but he's never around. I'm sure you must know what I mean, Link told me you live alone." She added. "But now, I'm back around all my old friends again."

"I suppose I can appreciate that." Said James. Aryll suddenly gave a huge yawn. "We should get to bed" Aryll nodded and they made their way below decks.

"When do you think we'll arrive at Dragon Roost tomorrow?" She asked

"Tomorrow afternoon." Replied James. And with that, the got ready for the second, of the five days.

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SSBM Master: There you are, not much happening in that chapter. I'll try to make the next one a little more exiting. Please keep reviewing.