Link shot out of Hyrule castle, full speed on Epona. He quickly galloped towards the Gerudo fortress. Eyes glaring, Link followed a crazy tempo. The hoofbeats, his own heartbeats...something was driving him. Something didn't seem right. The mask seemed too much into forcing the darkside of Link, Zelda and the sages, his light. An unknown thought pounded at his skull. So much so was he buried in his own thoughts, that he didn't see or hear Malon as he rode on by.
"Hey Link, where you off to?"
Link continued to gallop off, leaving Malon behind. Malon frowned. He was acting too suspicioius lately. First the Mask, then this...Malon ran back to the ranch and got on one of the other horses.
On the path of shadows...followed by light...Searching for them both...What the hell is going on? thought Link. He shook his head. It was just one of those times he had to just buckle up and ride the ride to see where it took him. That's when he heard it. "LINK! SLOW DOWN FOR TWO FREAKING SECONDS!!" Link looked over his shoulder and saw Malon riding up to meet him."What's the big rush?" asked Malon, looking very concerned.
"I don't have time to explain. I'm being followed by the Sages, I'm wanted for theft of the Master Sword and I have a mask telling me how to 'find myself'" Link kept trotting foward. Malon followed him close behind.
"So you're going on another adventure?" Malon asked.
"Pretty much, yeah."
Malon thought for a second. Wait! Malon, if you join him...You are good with horses and your bow aren't you? You could spend more time with him... thought Malon. Malon smiled. "I'm joining you."
It took about five seconds before this statement ripped through Links misty mind. "WHAAAAT! Are you crazy?"
"Well, for one thing, I'm better than you with the bow, I can ride a horse very well and I know a lot of survival tactics. Plus...well...I'm worried about you...as a friend!"
Link sighed. "Malon, I'm touched by your concern, but this is different from all my other adventures...I'm wanted Malon by Zelda. I stole the ultimate sword of light, and for some strange reason, I'm having memories that never happened to me. So, Malon, I'm sorry but-"
"I'm not taking no for an awnser. And I wouldn't try to out run me. I'm good with a horse, like I said." Malon cut off Link. Link clenched his fists.
"Din Dammnit all!" Link swore. The look on Malons face told him he wouldn't be able to get out of this one. "Allright. But you're going to need equipment. Meet me at the Gerudo Fortress. From there we're crossing the desert and heading to the Spirit Temple.
Malon nodded and shot back home. Link turned to the Gerudo Canyon. He grimaced. Something tasted bitter in his mouth and it wasn't the dust in the air. He continued on Epona until he got to the bridge. Link shot over the bridge with Epona. If Malon could cross that broken down bridge, then more power to her. Link unsheathed the Helix Blade and the Master sword, one sword in each hand. It was time to pass the Gerudo fortress.
Hahahahaha!! That's more like it... the mask sent to Link, the evil sounding laugh sending shivers down his spine.
Link frowned at the mask. "Shut up. You know, you're acting awfully suspicious."
I'm sorry. It's just that it reminds me of the Deity of Shadows. Your expertise on weapons makes me proud. Day by day, moment by moment, I feel you are becoming who you were meant to be.
Link still wasn't comforted though. He sighed and continued to ride into the Gerudo Fortress. When he got to the gate, no one was there. He continued up to the main area when suddenly he was surrounded by Gerudos! Link jumped off his horse and came face to face with Nabooru.
"Hello Link. Listen, I heard what happened...Just, give the master sword back. None of us want to hurt you. Please, for the sake of Hyrule." Nabooru explained, her face slightly pained. Link shook his head.
"You know, you sages also are acting suspicious...you and that mask...but I figure I might as well trust the mask. So far it's kept me alive." Link suddenly grabbed Nabooru and held one of the swords to her throat. "Any of you move, I'll finish her off!" The Gerudo were frightened. They knew Link was one of the few males that, when he made a threat, he would carry out with it.
"Wh-what do you want?" asked Nabooru shakily.
"Safe passage through the Gerudo fortress. Also if a girl by the name of Malon comes through, you will give her passage, do you understand? I didn't want to do this, but you sages didn't give me any other options."
Nabooru nodded. Link released her and got upon Epona. Before he rode off though, he replied, "I'm sorry. I didn't want to, and I mean that." Then he galloped off on Epona into the desert...
Malon speeded off as fast as she could. She knew her dad wouldn't let her go, so she snuck her equipment and one of their best horses to follow Link. She left a note on the table, explaining why she was going with Link. Where she was going, she didn't know. She continued to the Gerudo fortress. She stopped suddenly when she saw the broken down bridge. Did Link do this? No. It's a test. He's testing me. He wants to make sure that I can adventure with him. Well, Link, I'm ready." thought Malon.
