Chapter Two-Dreams of Water
"According to this there isn't a darn thing wrong with you," Robin muttered as she compared the information she had gathered. "You say you tasted blood in your mouth?" Link nodded slowly. "Odd...Does your chest still hurt?" She asked.
"Not really," the Hero of Time told her. She pressed a finger on the area in question, causing him to wince involuntarily. "Except when you did that."
"Hmmm...very strange, I've never seen anything like this." She sighed with frustration. "Have you experienced anything like this before?"
"No." Robin shook her head.
"I don't know what to tell you Mr. Link. I haven't a clue as to what's wrong with you. The only thing I suggest is that you try to take it easy. If it gets worse, I may have you stay here so I can keep an eye on you." Her patient nodded a bit uneasily.
"All right. What do I owe you?" He asked.
Robin shook her head. "Don't worry about it. I couldn't help you, so I'm not going to charge you."
"Thanks," Link said before getting up and leaving.
The Hero of Time walked solemnly through the village. It was still rather early, so not many of its occupants were up and about yet. Link paused, his eyes gazing up Death Mountain. Distant memories passed through his mind. He wasn't sure how long he stood there before a slight nudge on his back broke his trail of thought. When he turned, he found Epona's large, friendly form standing behind him.
"Sorry, girl," Link apologized as he stroked her nose. Epona had been his only loyal and true friend throughout his adventures. "Suppose Zelda's up yet?" The chestnut mare shook her head a bit, as though answering. "You're right. Even if she is up, she's busy with the sages. Guess I'll just go this afternoon." He climbed onto her back, and with a light tap he signaled her to brake into a slow canter. They crossed the field, the wind lashing the Hero of Time's golden bangs.
A half hour later, Link brought Epona to an easy halt and dismounted on the shore of Lake Hylia. A soft breeze rippled across the clear waters, causing the nearby shrubbery to shudder. Link lay down in the ankle-deep grass, taking slow deep breaths. He tried to enjoy this moment of peace, difficult as it was with the thoughts that drifted in and out of his mind.
Epona wandered a little, nipping at the lush grasses that had grown since Ganondorf's defeat. Link watched her for a few moments, in awe of how red her coat was when it was exposed in the sunlight. The warmth and quiet of the atmosphere soon took its toll and gently eased the hero to sleep.
***
The sound of waves braking on the shore met the Hylian's pointed ears. He opened his eyes to find himself standing knee deep in the waters of Great Bay. 'How did I get here.?' Link wondered vaguely, looking around. It had been years since he'd last seen this place.
A scream.The Hero of Time gazed out into the sea, and saw a Zora being attacked by some sort of gray creature.he couldn't make it out from this distance. Without a second thought, he dived into the cold waters, swimming as fast as he could toward the distressed victim. He didn't appear to be getting any closer; he knew he was moving, but the odd creature and Zora seemed to be going at the same exact speed. He couldn't catch them!
Suddenly, Link felt something wrap tightly around his ankle. Before he could react, the cold water had swallowed him. He struggled, trying to brake loose. When that didn't work, he reached for his sword, but was stopped as another seaweed like plant wrapped around both of his wrists. He couldn't move, whatever it was had him where it wanted him.
"Who's the victim now?" That voice... Link turned his head. Through the murky water, he saw the figure of Ganondorf sneering at him. He tried to lunge at the Gerudo in anger, but he couldn't escape the tight grip of the vine-like seaweed. Panic began to set in. Link needed air, his lungs were burning...he started to struggle wildly, like an animal caught in a poacher's trap. Ganondorf approached slowly, laughing maliciously as he watched his old enemy fight in vain. Link couldn't hold his breath anymore...his mouth opened without his consent, allowing the cold water to rush into his mouth and lungs. He immediately felt his consciousness fade into cold darkness. The last sound he heard was the king's cruel laughter.
TBC
Authors Note:
Heya! I'm alive! Sorry for the long wait, it's been awhile since I could even get on fanfiction. Then I was faced with everyone's curse: writer's block! Ok, in response to the few reviews that I got:
-Yes, I know the dream thing is overdone, but each one is a little different. A lot of other things are overdone too, like the ocarina of time rewrites, but I find them interesting to read anyway. Everyone portrays things differently.
-I really don't care if you don't think Link and Zelda are brother and sister. I think they are, and it's my fic, so there. So please don't leave reviews about things like that. Being the author, I have control over what goes in this story, and if you don't like it, tough. I don't mind reviews that offer suggestions on improvement though, so critique away!
With that said, next chapter soon, hopefully! ^^
Until we meet under the stars' light again, fair-well and good luck.
~LinkSage
"According to this there isn't a darn thing wrong with you," Robin muttered as she compared the information she had gathered. "You say you tasted blood in your mouth?" Link nodded slowly. "Odd...Does your chest still hurt?" She asked.
"Not really," the Hero of Time told her. She pressed a finger on the area in question, causing him to wince involuntarily. "Except when you did that."
"Hmmm...very strange, I've never seen anything like this." She sighed with frustration. "Have you experienced anything like this before?"
"No." Robin shook her head.
"I don't know what to tell you Mr. Link. I haven't a clue as to what's wrong with you. The only thing I suggest is that you try to take it easy. If it gets worse, I may have you stay here so I can keep an eye on you." Her patient nodded a bit uneasily.
"All right. What do I owe you?" He asked.
Robin shook her head. "Don't worry about it. I couldn't help you, so I'm not going to charge you."
"Thanks," Link said before getting up and leaving.
The Hero of Time walked solemnly through the village. It was still rather early, so not many of its occupants were up and about yet. Link paused, his eyes gazing up Death Mountain. Distant memories passed through his mind. He wasn't sure how long he stood there before a slight nudge on his back broke his trail of thought. When he turned, he found Epona's large, friendly form standing behind him.
"Sorry, girl," Link apologized as he stroked her nose. Epona had been his only loyal and true friend throughout his adventures. "Suppose Zelda's up yet?" The chestnut mare shook her head a bit, as though answering. "You're right. Even if she is up, she's busy with the sages. Guess I'll just go this afternoon." He climbed onto her back, and with a light tap he signaled her to brake into a slow canter. They crossed the field, the wind lashing the Hero of Time's golden bangs.
A half hour later, Link brought Epona to an easy halt and dismounted on the shore of Lake Hylia. A soft breeze rippled across the clear waters, causing the nearby shrubbery to shudder. Link lay down in the ankle-deep grass, taking slow deep breaths. He tried to enjoy this moment of peace, difficult as it was with the thoughts that drifted in and out of his mind.
Epona wandered a little, nipping at the lush grasses that had grown since Ganondorf's defeat. Link watched her for a few moments, in awe of how red her coat was when it was exposed in the sunlight. The warmth and quiet of the atmosphere soon took its toll and gently eased the hero to sleep.
***
The sound of waves braking on the shore met the Hylian's pointed ears. He opened his eyes to find himself standing knee deep in the waters of Great Bay. 'How did I get here.?' Link wondered vaguely, looking around. It had been years since he'd last seen this place.
A scream.The Hero of Time gazed out into the sea, and saw a Zora being attacked by some sort of gray creature.he couldn't make it out from this distance. Without a second thought, he dived into the cold waters, swimming as fast as he could toward the distressed victim. He didn't appear to be getting any closer; he knew he was moving, but the odd creature and Zora seemed to be going at the same exact speed. He couldn't catch them!
Suddenly, Link felt something wrap tightly around his ankle. Before he could react, the cold water had swallowed him. He struggled, trying to brake loose. When that didn't work, he reached for his sword, but was stopped as another seaweed like plant wrapped around both of his wrists. He couldn't move, whatever it was had him where it wanted him.
"Who's the victim now?" That voice... Link turned his head. Through the murky water, he saw the figure of Ganondorf sneering at him. He tried to lunge at the Gerudo in anger, but he couldn't escape the tight grip of the vine-like seaweed. Panic began to set in. Link needed air, his lungs were burning...he started to struggle wildly, like an animal caught in a poacher's trap. Ganondorf approached slowly, laughing maliciously as he watched his old enemy fight in vain. Link couldn't hold his breath anymore...his mouth opened without his consent, allowing the cold water to rush into his mouth and lungs. He immediately felt his consciousness fade into cold darkness. The last sound he heard was the king's cruel laughter.
TBC
Authors Note:
Heya! I'm alive! Sorry for the long wait, it's been awhile since I could even get on fanfiction. Then I was faced with everyone's curse: writer's block! Ok, in response to the few reviews that I got:
-Yes, I know the dream thing is overdone, but each one is a little different. A lot of other things are overdone too, like the ocarina of time rewrites, but I find them interesting to read anyway. Everyone portrays things differently.
-I really don't care if you don't think Link and Zelda are brother and sister. I think they are, and it's my fic, so there. So please don't leave reviews about things like that. Being the author, I have control over what goes in this story, and if you don't like it, tough. I don't mind reviews that offer suggestions on improvement though, so critique away!
With that said, next chapter soon, hopefully! ^^
Until we meet under the stars' light again, fair-well and good luck.
~LinkSage