Legacy

Ch 3

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By The Vipress

Alyssashipper@hotmail.com

Author's Notes: Ch 3, done just a day after Ch 2! Wow, I'm on a roll! Anyway, Ch 4 will be a while, because I've got to study for finals. Never fear, though, because I will finish by summer! And part of Book Two of The Circle of Ages Saga (What I'm calling Legacy and the two fics after it) will be up immediately following the last chapter of Legacy. Anyway, this Ch is rated PG. Here we go!

Dedicated to: My beta reader Rai Dorian!

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As Dameon galloped over the wooden log into the Gerudo Valley, Link leaned in to whisper in his ear, "Faster, boy, or Nabooru's gonna kill us!"

Dameon whinnied and Link slapped his behind to coax him to go faster.

He obediently galloped quickly toward the wooden bridge, almost flying over it in an attempt to get to the Gerudo Fortress. He rounded the corners of the Valley and finally arrived at the fortress where he was met by a young Gerudo guard named Aida. Aida looked a lot like the other guards except she was younger, about 18 years old.

"Hello Aida. Where is Nabooru?" Link asked, flashing a grin at the young Gerudo.

"S--she's in t-t-the D-Dining Hall sir."

"Thanks. Oh, and you look nice today."

Aida just blushed.

Link dismounted Dameon, and Aida led him away toward the Gerudo stables. A trough of clear water was next to the entrance, so he strode over to it and checked his reflection. He brushed his bangs out of his eyes and gave himself the once-over. Damn, he was fine. Well, at least according to him.

His beloved Nabooru was sitting at a table with a host of other Gerudo warriors. She noticed him when she walked over, which certainly boosted his ego for the day.

She had always admired the young Hero of Time for what he had done for Hyrule. By destroying the King of Evil, Link had set things the way they were supposed to be. She smiled as he approached.

"Link, you're here!" Nabooru exclaimed, standing up and extending her arm out to him in a warrior's handshake.

Link grinned as he clasped her arm roughly, "Nabooru, what is all this?"

"A feast in your honor!"

"I don't deserve..." Link started sheepishly, but he was cut off.

"Nonsense! You are the Hero of Time, aren't you?"

"Yes, but…"


Nabooru smirked. "But nothing! Eat or I'll make you eat!"

"Yes, mom." He gave her a mock salute.

"Damn straight," Nabooru replied before dragging Link toward the feast table.

As they laughed and ate, both Link and Nabooru stole glances at each other when the other wasn't watching.

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A/N: Short Chapter, I know. But this is just a prelude to the *real* action! Yes, it's what all of you readers have been waiting for! Zelda is kidnapped next chapter!