Chapter 5
I'll skip ahead a few years but I'll tell you briefly what happened. Link opened the Temple of Time and had even pulled the Master Sword from its holy resting place, but unfortunately that gains you access to the Sacred Realm where no evil is allowed and the very place where the Triforce is kept. Ganondorf was able to get inside the Sacred Realm. However, another legend came into play. The goddesses who created Hyrule left many defenses because the Triforce is an ancient powerful magic that could give someone enough power to rule the world
If you were able to access the Sacred Realm, the person would be granted one wish. If someone pure and noble of heart entered and places his hand on the Triforce, it will lead Hyrule to a golden age of prosperity. But if someone evil did, the Triforce would split into its three parts leaving the evil person with only the portion they aspired to. The three parts are Power, Wisdom, and Courage.
Ganondorf took the 'power' piece but was forced from the Temple and Sacred Realm, but no one knows why. The power piece gave him enough to dethrone the royal family of Hyrule. The other two pieces were given to the two beings that were examples of that piece but no one knows whom they are. Ganondorf now seeks those individuals because only with the power of all three pieces can he seize control of Hyrule and the other worlds as well. I've heard rumors that a boy vanished from the Temple angering Ganondorf and Princess Zelda, the only remaining member of the royal family, has gone into hiding.
Nearly 3 years have gone by and as sure as the sun rises and sets, dark clouds hover above our lands. Even our fair forest was subject. Deku Babas have grown enormous in size and Deku Scrubs litters the place making it dangerous to set foot out of our homes. However, Dmitri and I can't be contained. I taught myself new spells to keep the threat at bay.
"Well, well, well. 10. The big one-o. How does it feel?"
"I'm not there yet Dmitri" I said
We were lying in hammocks on the balcony of the tree house.
"Tomorrow. It's close enough" he said
"How does it feel to you? You've been able to leave for 2 months now"
"It's a freedom I never though I'd feel. Mainly because I never thought I'd grow up" he said airily
"Even though you're too chicken to leave? Anyway, just because you're ten doesn't mean you're grown up"
"Shut up"
I laughed
"You still planning on doing it?" He asked me seriously
"I've waited three years and I don't plan on waiting anymore"
"You realize I'm going with you, right?"
"No" I said firmly "You promised your parents to stay in Kokiri. Anyway, Link is my brother and rightly I should be the one to find him."
"Saira -"
"No"
I had decided after Link never came back that I would search Hyrule until I found him. A person doesn't just lose a brother and not look for him.
That night I used the bag Link gave me to pack my things as Dmitri watched sadly.
"You know this wouldn't bother me so much if you'd just let me come with you" Dmitri said.
"You cant change my mind" I said
"When are you going?"
"Dawn. The sooner the better"
"Here. Take this" he handed me a vile of red liquid
"What this?"
"Remember that IOU? I've been saving up to get you this. Call it a going away present" he said "I'm gonna miss you Sairalinde Trinity"
I hugged him although I still didn't know what was in the vile
"Just promise me something" I said
"Hmm?"
"Never call me by my full name again"
"You actually think that'll work, Sairalinde? Now get some sleep. You have a long journey ahead of you" I said
We blew out the candles and soon the air was filled with the sound of Dmitri's soft snores. I drifted off but it felt like I'd only been asleep for a minute when the sun crept over the horizon and shone through my window waking me.
I got up wearily and changed clothes. I packed the rest of my belongings while Dmitri continued to sleep. Then I walked over to him and ran my finger up his spine instantly making him jump and fall off the bed. See, Hylians have very sensitive backs and the lightest touch gives up shivers
"Geez, Saira, a nicer wake up would have been, well, nice." He rubbed his neck staring at me.
"I didn't want to go without saying goodbye and that's the only thing you cant sleep through"
"You better not have left without saying goodbye. C'mon, I'll walk you down there'
"Change first. Don't walk out there in your pajamas." I said smiling
I climbed down and waited for Dmitri who, a few seconds later, came falling down over the edge into the bushes at the bottom. I bent over him and saw him spitting leaves out of his mouth. I helped him up and pulled a few twigs out of his hair.
"Thanks" he said
"Next time put your shoes on sitting down" I shoved him back down and started walking.
I got to the entrance/exit to Kokiri but did the same thing Link had done. I stood there and stared at the dark tunnel out of Kokiri.
"Your chance finally arrives and you find you cant leave?" Dmitri asked
"I will" I said without moving
"I can still go with you if you want" Dmitri said to me
"No. I can do this"
Then Dmitri did something I didn't expect. He turned me around and gave me a kiss on my cheek. I stared at him with a shocked expression.
"Don't forget me, okay?"
I hugged him again and picked up my bag
"Well, I better go" I fought back tears then turned away when they started coming down "I got something in my eye"
"Go" he pushed me through the tunnel. I walked until I reached the Kokiri Bridge that separates us from the rest of the world. There was another tunnel but I found I could go through this one on my own. I emerged on a path surrounded by trees that led away from the forest. I walked about 20 feet and reached an enormous field that looked never ending. I sat on a root sticking out of the ground that belonged to a huge tree marking where Kokiri was. I marveled at the vastness before me and wondered how I'd ever see it all.
I pulled out a map of Hyrule Stu had given me so I would know where everything was if I ever did leave, but I'm sure he wouldn't like that I was using it so soon.
'Well' I thought 'Here goes nothing'
In the distance were high walls and the smell of hay was downwind. I tied my hair back and put my bag on my shoulder and began walking up the hill before me.
Everything in Kokiri was flat or trees but I was in shape so the hills didn't bother me. A large stone wall spanned across the field. When I got to it, I climbed on top of it and had a look at my surroundings and what an amazing sight it was. Or it would have been if not for the evil clouds that always covered Hyrule today.
There was a giant black castle in the distance with red turrets. In front were the remains of the old castle of the royal family. I could see that far because I am an elf and we have superior senses and vision was one of the best and most useful.
A twig snapped behind me and I turned around swiftly. But nothing or no one was there. I had the feeling I was being watched.
"Who's there?" I called
I checked around but found nothing. That night and for many I slept under the stars. I created a magical barrier to protect me from anything that could attack.
About the fourth day of camping out, I decided to get a move on my search. However I still felt like someone was following me. I climbed up a tree and held myself in a handstand position ready to jump. I waited silently until I heard the rustle of leaves below me and I swung down and tackled the person there forcing us both to roll down a hill until I pinned him.
"DMITRI!!!" I screamed in astonishment
There was no mistaking him. His jet-black hair and brown eyes stared at me. He had a worried grin on his face. He spoke to me in true Elvish
"Vedui, Saira. Nae saian lumme'"
Translated -Hello, Saira. It has been too long-
"Dmitri! Dolle naa lost. Your head is empty. What the hell are you doing?" I yelled refusing to let him up even though he could have easily flipped me off by now.
"Saira, please, understand, I couldn't let you go alone"
"Shut up. How long have you been following me?"
"Since you l-left" I accidentally dug my knee into him. "Can you let me up so I don't have to force you?"
"One more question"
"Shoot"
"When did Link ask you to?" I asked
"Do what?"
"Don't be dumb"
"Alright. He came over when you were asleep and forced me to promise him that I'd take care of you"
I finally got off him but I didn't help him up. I walked back up the hill to get my stuff. Once I did I started off again
"Saira, wait!" Dmitri called
"Go home, Dmitri"
"Now do you really think that will work?" he said running up to me
"I don't need your help so just go back" I ordered
"You know I wont. I'm just as stubborn as you" he said seriously
"Ugh"
I couldn't convince him to leave but I at least forced him to walk behind me to suppress my urge to hit him. We were near the castle but night had come and I decided to stop.
Unfortunately I forgot to set up my protection that night in my anger. And that was a big mistake on my part
I woke up to what sounded like knocking. But I didn't see anything
"Dmitri" I whispered but he snored on
I turned back guessing it was nothing but my imagination.but what I saw was not my imagination and scared me immensely. It was a skeleton with burning red eyes.
"Ahh" I screamed. The thing swiped at me and knocked me on top of Dmitri waking him
"Saira, what are you - Oh my god!"
About ten skeletons were coming out of the ground
"Who are these guys and what'd you do to piss them off?" he yelled
But I was holding my arm. The skeleton had gashed my arm. Dmitri laid me down and stood in front of me. He pulled something out of his pocket and threw it at them.
There was a flash of light then all the things froze. Dmitri picked up a large stick and smashed every last one. The smashed bones were engulfed in green flames before disappearing.
He looked at my arm and went to my bag. He pulled out the vile he'd given me and poured it on the gash. My arm completely healed itself and was good as new.
"Sure you don't need my help?" he asked as he sat down in my lap and wrapped his arms around my neck. I threw him off and brushed my hair out of my face before smiling.
"Fine" I agreed
I slept next to Dmitri because I was still scared something was going to pop out of the ground.
I'll skip ahead a few years but I'll tell you briefly what happened. Link opened the Temple of Time and had even pulled the Master Sword from its holy resting place, but unfortunately that gains you access to the Sacred Realm where no evil is allowed and the very place where the Triforce is kept. Ganondorf was able to get inside the Sacred Realm. However, another legend came into play. The goddesses who created Hyrule left many defenses because the Triforce is an ancient powerful magic that could give someone enough power to rule the world
If you were able to access the Sacred Realm, the person would be granted one wish. If someone pure and noble of heart entered and places his hand on the Triforce, it will lead Hyrule to a golden age of prosperity. But if someone evil did, the Triforce would split into its three parts leaving the evil person with only the portion they aspired to. The three parts are Power, Wisdom, and Courage.
Ganondorf took the 'power' piece but was forced from the Temple and Sacred Realm, but no one knows why. The power piece gave him enough to dethrone the royal family of Hyrule. The other two pieces were given to the two beings that were examples of that piece but no one knows whom they are. Ganondorf now seeks those individuals because only with the power of all three pieces can he seize control of Hyrule and the other worlds as well. I've heard rumors that a boy vanished from the Temple angering Ganondorf and Princess Zelda, the only remaining member of the royal family, has gone into hiding.
Nearly 3 years have gone by and as sure as the sun rises and sets, dark clouds hover above our lands. Even our fair forest was subject. Deku Babas have grown enormous in size and Deku Scrubs litters the place making it dangerous to set foot out of our homes. However, Dmitri and I can't be contained. I taught myself new spells to keep the threat at bay.
"Well, well, well. 10. The big one-o. How does it feel?"
"I'm not there yet Dmitri" I said
We were lying in hammocks on the balcony of the tree house.
"Tomorrow. It's close enough" he said
"How does it feel to you? You've been able to leave for 2 months now"
"It's a freedom I never though I'd feel. Mainly because I never thought I'd grow up" he said airily
"Even though you're too chicken to leave? Anyway, just because you're ten doesn't mean you're grown up"
"Shut up"
I laughed
"You still planning on doing it?" He asked me seriously
"I've waited three years and I don't plan on waiting anymore"
"You realize I'm going with you, right?"
"No" I said firmly "You promised your parents to stay in Kokiri. Anyway, Link is my brother and rightly I should be the one to find him."
"Saira -"
"No"
I had decided after Link never came back that I would search Hyrule until I found him. A person doesn't just lose a brother and not look for him.
That night I used the bag Link gave me to pack my things as Dmitri watched sadly.
"You know this wouldn't bother me so much if you'd just let me come with you" Dmitri said.
"You cant change my mind" I said
"When are you going?"
"Dawn. The sooner the better"
"Here. Take this" he handed me a vile of red liquid
"What this?"
"Remember that IOU? I've been saving up to get you this. Call it a going away present" he said "I'm gonna miss you Sairalinde Trinity"
I hugged him although I still didn't know what was in the vile
"Just promise me something" I said
"Hmm?"
"Never call me by my full name again"
"You actually think that'll work, Sairalinde? Now get some sleep. You have a long journey ahead of you" I said
We blew out the candles and soon the air was filled with the sound of Dmitri's soft snores. I drifted off but it felt like I'd only been asleep for a minute when the sun crept over the horizon and shone through my window waking me.
I got up wearily and changed clothes. I packed the rest of my belongings while Dmitri continued to sleep. Then I walked over to him and ran my finger up his spine instantly making him jump and fall off the bed. See, Hylians have very sensitive backs and the lightest touch gives up shivers
"Geez, Saira, a nicer wake up would have been, well, nice." He rubbed his neck staring at me.
"I didn't want to go without saying goodbye and that's the only thing you cant sleep through"
"You better not have left without saying goodbye. C'mon, I'll walk you down there'
"Change first. Don't walk out there in your pajamas." I said smiling
I climbed down and waited for Dmitri who, a few seconds later, came falling down over the edge into the bushes at the bottom. I bent over him and saw him spitting leaves out of his mouth. I helped him up and pulled a few twigs out of his hair.
"Thanks" he said
"Next time put your shoes on sitting down" I shoved him back down and started walking.
I got to the entrance/exit to Kokiri but did the same thing Link had done. I stood there and stared at the dark tunnel out of Kokiri.
"Your chance finally arrives and you find you cant leave?" Dmitri asked
"I will" I said without moving
"I can still go with you if you want" Dmitri said to me
"No. I can do this"
Then Dmitri did something I didn't expect. He turned me around and gave me a kiss on my cheek. I stared at him with a shocked expression.
"Don't forget me, okay?"
I hugged him again and picked up my bag
"Well, I better go" I fought back tears then turned away when they started coming down "I got something in my eye"
"Go" he pushed me through the tunnel. I walked until I reached the Kokiri Bridge that separates us from the rest of the world. There was another tunnel but I found I could go through this one on my own. I emerged on a path surrounded by trees that led away from the forest. I walked about 20 feet and reached an enormous field that looked never ending. I sat on a root sticking out of the ground that belonged to a huge tree marking where Kokiri was. I marveled at the vastness before me and wondered how I'd ever see it all.
I pulled out a map of Hyrule Stu had given me so I would know where everything was if I ever did leave, but I'm sure he wouldn't like that I was using it so soon.
'Well' I thought 'Here goes nothing'
In the distance were high walls and the smell of hay was downwind. I tied my hair back and put my bag on my shoulder and began walking up the hill before me.
Everything in Kokiri was flat or trees but I was in shape so the hills didn't bother me. A large stone wall spanned across the field. When I got to it, I climbed on top of it and had a look at my surroundings and what an amazing sight it was. Or it would have been if not for the evil clouds that always covered Hyrule today.
There was a giant black castle in the distance with red turrets. In front were the remains of the old castle of the royal family. I could see that far because I am an elf and we have superior senses and vision was one of the best and most useful.
A twig snapped behind me and I turned around swiftly. But nothing or no one was there. I had the feeling I was being watched.
"Who's there?" I called
I checked around but found nothing. That night and for many I slept under the stars. I created a magical barrier to protect me from anything that could attack.
About the fourth day of camping out, I decided to get a move on my search. However I still felt like someone was following me. I climbed up a tree and held myself in a handstand position ready to jump. I waited silently until I heard the rustle of leaves below me and I swung down and tackled the person there forcing us both to roll down a hill until I pinned him.
"DMITRI!!!" I screamed in astonishment
There was no mistaking him. His jet-black hair and brown eyes stared at me. He had a worried grin on his face. He spoke to me in true Elvish
"Vedui, Saira. Nae saian lumme'"
Translated -Hello, Saira. It has been too long-
"Dmitri! Dolle naa lost. Your head is empty. What the hell are you doing?" I yelled refusing to let him up even though he could have easily flipped me off by now.
"Saira, please, understand, I couldn't let you go alone"
"Shut up. How long have you been following me?"
"Since you l-left" I accidentally dug my knee into him. "Can you let me up so I don't have to force you?"
"One more question"
"Shoot"
"When did Link ask you to?" I asked
"Do what?"
"Don't be dumb"
"Alright. He came over when you were asleep and forced me to promise him that I'd take care of you"
I finally got off him but I didn't help him up. I walked back up the hill to get my stuff. Once I did I started off again
"Saira, wait!" Dmitri called
"Go home, Dmitri"
"Now do you really think that will work?" he said running up to me
"I don't need your help so just go back" I ordered
"You know I wont. I'm just as stubborn as you" he said seriously
"Ugh"
I couldn't convince him to leave but I at least forced him to walk behind me to suppress my urge to hit him. We were near the castle but night had come and I decided to stop.
Unfortunately I forgot to set up my protection that night in my anger. And that was a big mistake on my part
I woke up to what sounded like knocking. But I didn't see anything
"Dmitri" I whispered but he snored on
I turned back guessing it was nothing but my imagination.but what I saw was not my imagination and scared me immensely. It was a skeleton with burning red eyes.
"Ahh" I screamed. The thing swiped at me and knocked me on top of Dmitri waking him
"Saira, what are you - Oh my god!"
About ten skeletons were coming out of the ground
"Who are these guys and what'd you do to piss them off?" he yelled
But I was holding my arm. The skeleton had gashed my arm. Dmitri laid me down and stood in front of me. He pulled something out of his pocket and threw it at them.
There was a flash of light then all the things froze. Dmitri picked up a large stick and smashed every last one. The smashed bones were engulfed in green flames before disappearing.
He looked at my arm and went to my bag. He pulled out the vile he'd given me and poured it on the gash. My arm completely healed itself and was good as new.
"Sure you don't need my help?" he asked as he sat down in my lap and wrapped his arms around my neck. I threw him off and brushed my hair out of my face before smiling.
"Fine" I agreed
I slept next to Dmitri because I was still scared something was going to pop out of the ground.