Summary: Link is summoned on a new adventure to gather the three orbs: Dreams, Trust, and Love. As he is to gather them a new evil has aroused and has taken Malon with him to open the gates of Tranquility to take the bracelet of Tranquility and to wield it against all of Hyrule.
Dedicated to: No one. O_o; For once it isn't! LOL
Chapter 3: To the Temple of Faith! Pt. 1
The copper femme equine galloped up the trail of Death Mountain, panting as her endurance was slowly wearing out. The blonde immediately stopped her to take a rest. The equine took this gesture and though she couldn't show it, she was very thankful. They were at Goron city now and the next morning they would go up to the very top since the Great Fairy had the powers to teleport them to the Temple of Faith. Link stared at the glittering stars, each twinkling proudly as they were fulfilling their destiny to be in the dark night sky. For a reason unknown, images of Malon continued to pop into his mind. The talk, the way her eyes danced happily when she saw him after two years, the way she was disappointed about him leaving her, and the odd, and wonderful, sensation of the hug that had connected both together. Why he had done that, was still quite unknown. A small smile played upon his lips and he started to slowly pull a small instrument, his battle-worn hands tracing upon the smooth surface. Slowly, the small instrument went up to his mouth when a soft melody started to play. This song was not one of the songs that he was taught, but a song he had composed himself. The song had a slow and romantic tone and it was quite beautiful if you thought about it long enough. This song represented his current feelings towards a certain scarlet haired girl and playing it soothed his soul and organized his thoughts greatly. He stopped and gave the sky one last glance before laying down next to Epona, waiting for his new adventure.
-- At Lon Lon Ranch --
Malon combed her fiery hair as she giggled nervously to herself. Today was to be the day that Link would finally come and visit her! She searched her wardrobe for something fancy, but not to fancy, and finally came across an old dress her mother used to own. It was sort of similar to her current wear, but different at the same time. There was a white blouse and a very fancy, embroidered, red skirt. It flowed elegantly and she smiled at the reflection in the mirror. She smiled as she thought of the night before. Something about his eyes last night told her that he had never wanted to leave her side, but his duty as the Hero of Time could not wait. Finally, after long minutes of fussing with her clothes and hair, she was ready.
-- The Top of Death Mountain --
Link frowned and panted as he jogged up the trail, muttering. That morning Epona had refused to go up any further and had darted away. Far away. He finally made it into the Fairy Fountain and smiled. It had been so long since he had last been there. He stepped near the entrance, where you could catch a fairy, and started to played Zelda's Lullaby. The Great Fairy soon appeared, laughing in a bubbly way. Link chuckled nervously as he watched her do several flips and stretches in the air.
"Ah, you are the Hero of Time, yes?"
He could only nod.
She giggled, "Tee-hee! It hath been a very long time, yes?"
He nodded again, stunned that she was still giggling like this after all those years.
"My, you've grown!"
Oh, so now she noticed that?
"So you hath been sent by Zelda herself, yes?"
He nodded once more.
"Well, Hero, at least you can verbally answer me for once. All I get are gawks, stares, and well…nods." The Great Fairy had changed her standing position into a lying position and sighed. (A/N: She's flying in the air…hovering, really.)
"Alright. Fine. I'll start talking," Link muttered.
"Good!" the Great Fairy laughed once more, making Link shudder at the sound, "Now, the Temple of Faith is located in a different land known as Calinavania. There is a portal in the temple so that you may come back to Hyrule with the information. In order to go back you must play the song that the Sage of Faith teaches you. Brace yourself!"
Link shut his eyes immediately, wondering if this was going to hurt.
As if to read his mind the Great Fairy just laughed at him, "Don't worry, dear! It won't hurt! That much…" she added with a wink.
Soon, Link felt himself hover into the air and a cold rush surround him. One thought was the only thing on his mind: He was finally going to the Temple of Faith.
-- Back at Lon Lon Ranch --
Malon sat outside, crying. The day was starting to grow into night and Link had never appeared. He had stood her up. She couldn't believe it, really. Her best and only best friend had stood her up. She cried into the long crimson skirt, murmuring her woes and worries to herself. Her father had tried to get her inside, but he came back into the house without her. It was becoming dinner time and finally Talon went towards the door, determined that he would drag her in. But, as he started to twist the knob he could hear her pained sobs and cries. He could tell that Malon cared about Link very much and him standing her up literally broke her heart. Talon was angry with Link, but in his mind he knew that Link had to go somewhere important. Finally, after hearing enough heart-wrenching sobs and cries, Talon marched outside and looked at his daughter. Her hair was in a large tangled mess, her eyes were blood shot, her clothes were crinkled, and her expression was impossible to read.
"Malon, come on inside…" Talon murmured, touching her arm kindly.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!" Malon shrieked, pulling her arm out of his reach. She let out another painful sob and Talon could only watch in sadness.
"Please, Malon! I beg of you!"
"I said…leave me alone," her tone quieting, "today was supposed to be the day I told him, Papa…" her voice was starting to sound quite hoarse. Unless, of course, it was Talon's ears deceiving him.
"Tell him what?" her father asked, confused.
"Tell him…that…" Malon started before stopping.
There was an eerie silence.
"Just forget him, honey dumplings." Her father's voice said soothingly.
She shook her head, "I can't, Papa…"
"And why not?"
She turned her head towards him, her once beautiful sapphire orbs now showing sorrow and pain, "Because…I'm…I'm in love with him…"
-- To Link, who's now at the Temple of Faith!! --
Link fell into a heap as he gazed at the large temple ahead of him. He groaned as he rubbed his head which had collided with the ground. He slowly got himself up and started up the pebble steps in which would soon lead him to his destiny. He slowly opened the doors, which were growing quite dusty, and stepped in. A loud creaking noise was heard and he winced inwardly, not knowing what would happen. His steps echoed through out the Temple and he just blinked. This place was empty. No beast, no evil…just dust! He stepped forward until he came across a large platform. As he stepped on, white light surrounded him and a voice cried out inside of his head.
"Link! Hero of Time, please! Help me!" slowly a figure before him started to form. Long blazed hair, flying around like the wind, and finally, the figure came quite close to Link.
He studied the person in front of him for a moment before gasping, "MALON!?"
HA! ENDS THERE! ::grin:: Isn't it…SPIFF-A-LICIOUS?! LOL Couldn't help it. ^_^
How did Malon become a sage so quick?! IS IT REALLY HER!??!??! ::gasp:: [ insert
dramatic music ]
Crowd: ::mutter:: Drama queen...
^__~ AND PROUD!
((If you're psychic...you probably know who that lady is. LOL. But...I just
might throw another curveball at ya! XP))
MidnightHaruka -- ::joins in on clucking:: CLUCK! ::some random weirdo wacks me on the head with a pan:: @_@;
Cherry6124 -- ^^ ::nod:: THEY'RE SOOOO...::stops as everyone turns their gaze on me:: o_o; Nevermind. LOL. And you thought Zelda...::coughs loudly several times:: ^___^ Fanks fer your review!!!
Little -- WHAHAHAHA! WELL, LOOKIE 'ERE! THIS IS THE NEXT CHAPTER! LOL. Hope you enjoyed it. XD
Ignorantly Grinning -- ^^ Yeeep, poor Zelda...o_o; ((::weep:: Sorry I semi-bashed her Zelda fans! ZELDA'S COMIN' CLEAN! I PROMISE! ::thumbs up:: Or something. o_O;))
Thanks for reviewing for this chapter! I'm sorry if this chapter is...jacked up, because my hard drive...well...crashed and...yeah. I had to use crappy Word Pad. -_-; Anyway, if you see any errors, tell me! School just started so I didn't have time to proof read. ^^; And er…sorry bout the fact that it's…short. GOMEN NASAAAAI!
