Ok, for all of those who are jealous, nothing pretend happened between Link and I ok? He um, broke free...and um, left...yea he left.
I won't make the prelude too long, I don't feel like doing it anyway. And ah, screw the disclaimer -_-'
This one is kinda longish
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Upon entering, Saria was greeted with the strangest home she had ever seen. A dimly lit room filled with straw, a small shabby table, and it was inhabited by Cuccos!
"This is their house?!?" Saria exclaimed. Link pointed to a staircase along the wall. "No, they live up there." Saria was relieved, Cuccos made her sneeze! They climbed the wooden steps, reaching a door, Link opened it.
Malon's house was very cozy and warm. Saria met Talon, Malon's father inside. "Hello little miss," He grunted. Talon was a very large man, intimidating and almost scary but his personality didn't match his appearance. He was nice and kindhearted, although a bit lazy. "There are only two bedrooms. There is the bath, and this is our living room." Malon told them while gesturing in the appropriate directions.
She showed Saria and Link the room they would share for the night. Immediately, Link said he would have the floor and offered Saria the giant bed. "Ok, well I'm going to go fix dinner." Malon said, obviously thrilled to have company. She shut the door behind her with a smile Saria couldn't help think was directed only at Link. Saria sprung onto the bed and sat cross legged, staring at Link. "What?" he laughed, smiling and removing his weapons. "I'm exited, that's all" she said perkily. "...ok," Link replied. He removed his hat and ruffled his blonde hair. "You alive Navi?" He asked as the fairy flew out of his hat. She nodded and began fixing his hair right. Navi had either forgotten about their argument or wanted to be forgiven. Saria's fairy, Chel (who was far less annoying than Navi) was holding up a mirror so Saria could fix her headband. "I've never eaten out of the forest!" She realized. "I won't know how to act!"
"Same as in the village." He consoled. Saria was deep in thought as she looked into the mirror. "What do you think I'll look like?" she finally asked. He looked up into her cute face. She wasn't looking at him, but she could tell he was watching her. "Just as beautiful as you are now!" He said simply. "Hmm...should we tell Malon and her father? I mean, they might freak out when I don't look the same in the morning!" She said frantically. "Stop worrying Saria," Link said. "We'll tell them at dinner. Believe me, they've seen weirder."
Saria was delighted to try the new foods at dinner. She had never eaten a Cucco before (and almost didn't want to). But after trying it, she realized what she had been missing! Malon was an excellent cook.
Malon started conversation. "So, you're from the forest?" she inquired. "Well, I was, but I left. I wanted to see the world and travel. But since I'm not in the forest, I will grow up very quickly. By tomorrow morning, I will have caught up completely." Saria explained. "How old are you?" Talon asked. "seventeen." She replied. This put a sour look on Malon's face. She excused herself, stood up, and went over to the stove, pretending to check the food. Saria exchanged a look with Link. He mouthed the word 'jealous'. Saria giggled.
After dinner, Link went straight to bed while Saria took a bath. She could already tell she was changing. Smiling to herself, she got out of the tub and dried off. Saria sat on the bed and stared at Link for a long time when she got in the room. He was resting his beautiful head on his shield and covered with a spare blanket. A streak of moonlight played across his face, making his hair sparkle. She grabbed a pillow, got up and very carefully replaced his shield with it. Surprisingly, it wasn't as heavy as it had been when Saria used to play with it. "I'm getting stronger already," she sighed and moved a few pieces of Links hair off his eyes. She climbed into the bed and fell asleep.
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She was standing on a platform, golden rain falling around her, an ominous feeling in the pit of her stomach. Surrounded by darkness and a bit scared, Saria looked around for signs of life. She cupped her hands in front of her, to catch some of the rain and watched as the shining drops passed right through her hands. Saria decided to take a step. She moved one foot forward, but someone called to her. "Please, don't," It pleaded. The voice didn't seem to be in trouble, instead sounded very sad. "Don't go," It said. "Who..." Saria began, but someone appeared in front of her. It was a man, tall and muscular. The drops of golden rain seemed to be absorbed by him. As if attracted by a magnet, Saria walked to the shining figure. She held shaking fingers up to his cheek which he took in his strong hands. When they came in contact, the rain stopped and the black dissolved. Saria stood suspended in pure white light, her hand held tightly by this man. Slowly, the gold in him was replaced with more human-like colors. ".....Link?" She breathed. He opened his crystal blue eyes and looked deep into hers. Saria felt hypnotized by his gaze. He put his free hand behind her head and gently moved his face in close to hers. Trembling, she leaned in as he did, but before their lips met, thunder crashed and the scene was gone.
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Saria opened her eyes and groaned. "Why did I have to wake up?!?" she thought angrily. She didn't move for a minute but laid absolutely still in the bed listening to link breathe and the rhythm of the storm. Rain was hammering on the windows, a clap of thunder made Saria jump. Link was still asleep, "Geez he sleeps heavily." She took a deep breath, sat up, and held her arm out so she could see it. It was no longer short and child like, but long and slender. Her skin had a radiant glow even in this dim light. She couldn't help giggling as she got out of bed. She was tall and slim; upon placing her hands on her waist she noticed curves! "Wow," Saria sighed. Glad she had put on one of links tunics before bed, she picked up her Kokiri clothes off the chair. "I have to get new clothes," she whispered and folded the tiny jumper. Hastily, she put her hands to her hair which was now long and pulled a strand in front of her face, still green! "Yes!" she breathed. Her unusual but natural hair color had always been one of Saria's favorite attribute, at least it was. Now she had other things to like. She stood up tall and inhaled deeply. "Hmm...I need a mirror," She said, looking around. Not able to find the one she used last night, Saria walked quietly out of the room.
Lightning occasionally lit her path down the hallway. She hoped nobody would wake up. Saria wanted Link to be the first one to see her. Opening up a cupboard, Saria saw something to serve as a mirror. She held the silver tray up and studied her reflection. Same face but larger and older. Lightly, Saria walked back to the room and waited for Link to wake up.
It didn't take long. With the first Cucco call, Link muttered some inaudible things, rubbed his face and sat up. Saria was sitting on the floor next to him and smiling. He shook his head to get the hair out of his eyes and focused on Saria. "Mmm....Wow!" he said and sprung up. She stood up so he could really see her. "Absolutely radiant, stunning, gorgeous, beautiful..." Link raved. "Ok, I get it!" Saria laughed. "Hey, I recognize that tunic, belongs to a very handsome man I believe," Link said. "Handsome? Hmm...I guess that's right! You want it back?" She asked. "No, please, keep your shirt on!" He laughed, and then added, "You really do look pretty." She smiled and flipped her hair, flirting for the first time. "Hey, this is fun!" she thought. Just then, they herd movement outside. Link stretched and said, "Well, I guess we should go help out," as he strapped on his sword out of habit and left the room. Malon jumped when she saw Saria. "Whoa!" she yelled and almost dropped the Cucco eggs she was carrying. "What can we do to help?" Link asked. "Well," Malon said and re-adjusted her grip on the basket. "Mister Ingo will take care of the cows. Dad is getting the cart ready to go to the castle. So I guess I just need you to get Rebecca ready to go." Rebecca or Reb was the oldest mare on the farm but the hardest worker. "Will do!" Link said and started out the door. Malon gave Saria a disapproving look as she left.
Saria ran to catch up with Link. "Why did she look at me like that?" She asked. "Like what?" He replied. Saria imitated the face, making Link laugh. "I told you, she is jealous!" He said. "Malon is lonely and really needs company." Then he whispered, "She thinks I like her in that way," Saria was uncomfortable and only muttered 'oh, ok.'
The rain had stopped so there were only puddles to remind them of the storm, but soon they would be gone too, the morning sun was disbanding the rain clouds. Link swung open the stable door and a rush of stale, musty air hit their faces. "Hey girl," Link called, approaching Epona's stall. The great red horse reared and nickered as he talked to her. Saria felt a bit anxious around these animals, but not as much so as yesterday. Slowly, she put her hand on the muzzle of an old nag. "This isn't so bad," She whispered. "That's Reb." Link told her as he undid Epona's stall door. Saria asked him how they were supposed to get her ready. "Well, she's kind of old, so she needs to be ridden before she pulls the cart, to warm up." He said. Link walked over, opened Reb's stall, and led her out for Saria. He showed her how to brush her, then put on the tack, and helped her get on. She was very nervous and squirmed in the saddle. "Calm down Saria," Link said soothingly. "If you're afraid, then the horse will be too." She nodded, breathed deeply, and tried to relax. Getting Epona ready was second nature to Link. He effortlessly mounted, put Reb's reins correctly in Saria's hands and led her out of the stable.
"Ok, now put a tiny bit of pressure on the right rein, and viola! She turns right!" Link coached. Together they rode out to the corral. "I want you to walk her around the perimeter of the enclosure a few times and that should be enough. Just look in the direction you want to go, she'll get it." Cautiously, Saria led the old grey mare around the fence. "Good!" Link called to her. He was riding beside her on the other side of the fence. Saria looked up and caught his eye for a split second, making a tickle go down her spine. When she was finally getting the hang of it, Link told her that was enough. "Wow, that was great!" she breathed. "Now what?" Link said they should go help see if Ingo needed help. He smoothly slid off of Epona and walked towards the Milk shed. "I can't get down!" Saria cried after him. Link jogged over to his damsel in distress, placed his strong hands on her hips and helped her down. She laughed and leaned against his chest. "You saved me, I liked to never have gotten down!" she joked. He smiled and let his eyes rest upon her face.
Link was starting to feel differently about Saria. He couldn't deny that he was attracted to her but was feeling shallow and a bit ashamed. His thoughts wondered as they walked close together back to the stable. "Maybe I do like her..." He thought. But once again Zelda appeared in his mind. He shook his head to clear the image.
"Oi! Link!" Talon called from the Milk shed, interrupting his thoughts. "Sir?" He returned. "Come 'ere!" He yelled. Link ran to the shed, Saria followed. Talon gave them his requests, "I need yeh to help me load this milk Link, an' Saria can you go get Reb for me?" She nodded and went to retrieve the mare. Reb seemed to know what was going on, she was standing by the shed already. "Hey girl," Saria cooed and took the reins. "Where do you want her mister Talon?" "Jus' leave her there, Ill hook her up to th' cart," Talon grunted from behind a milk crate. "Careful Talon! You don't want to throw your back again!" Link warned, though he was carrying more crates than Talon was.
When they had gotten the shipment into the cart, Talon hooked Reb up and then called Malon. "Come on Malon! Were a' leaving!" he yelled. "Hey, you guys wanna come with?" He offered. They agreed and Saria climbed in the seat. Link mounted Epona and lead the way to the exit. Malon hustled out of the house with the rest of Links supplies and Saria's Kokiri clothes in her arms. "Oh, I would have hated to forget this!" Link exclaimed, taking his shield and things from Malon. He thanked her as she climbed into the cart. Talon called 'hiya!' to Reb and they started out of the ranch and down Milk Road.
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I'm as happy as a monkey with a cupcake ^_^ I finally got that chappie done! Sorry it took long, I'm a slow type-ist-er-ist-ing-er and I kept going back and changing stuff.
How did you like the dream? I love writing dream sequences! (Saria was an adult in that sequence. But she didn't see herself. I'm not being gross or anything! Link wasn't going to dream-kiss a ten year old!)
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