The dream was always the same, the sky was dark, and Link stood alone his
sword drawn. Next to him always stood two other people, their weapons
drawn. He stood in a land that was unfamiliar to him. He could feel the
air get heavy as the rain burst forth. Something approached them.
In the cool morning a little fairy named Navi flew through Kokiri village, and entered a house. Noticing an empty bed, she thought I wonder where Link is? She flew out to the bridge that connected the village to Hyrule, where she found the young elf. Link was silent as he stared at the exit of Kokiri Forest. Navi flew up to him, "Link." she started, "What's wrong?" Link looked up at Navi and stood up.
"What do I do now?" he asked softly.
Navi looked at him, "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is with Ganondorf is gone what am I supposed to do now?" he stared at the exit again, "Plus.I also had a dream."
Navi was about to respond when Saria Link's friend interrupted "Link! So here you are, I was looking all over for you. Eh? What happened?" She asked looking at Link worried.
Link looked at his best friend, "I had a dream, and I just came here to think."
Saria smiled at Link, "Do you want to talk about it?"
Link sat down and gave out a sigh, "No, I'd rather not, I'm still not quite sure what it means yet."
Saria nodded, she understood, and decided to change the subject. After awhile Link started to relax. He forgot about his dream and the reason he went to the bridge. Saria then got up, "I'm sorry Link I have to go, it was nice talking to you." She said with a smile. Saria turned around and trotted away back to the village.
Link got up and looked around, "Hmmm." he started.
Link brought out his Ocarina and played a song. He waited staring at the exit, but nothing came, Navi watched Link as he sighed, turning to leave, until he heard a familiar sound. Link turned around with a smile, "Epona!" he called. The little pony ran up to him and nudged him with her nose. "I didn't know if you would be able to enter." He said relieved, Epona looked around and then started to nudge Link. Link smiled and got on Epona and rode into Kokiri Forest. He rode to where the Deku Tree was; the sprout had grown a lot since the last time he visited.
"Hello Link, how are you today?" the tree said happily.
Link smiled, "I'm fine, I am going to go to the other side and relax." He said as he and Epona rode behind the Tree. He stayed there for the rest of the day playing the Ocarina for Epona and Navi. At the end of the day Navi flew over to Link, "Its getting dark, I think we should go home."
"I agree." Link got on Epona and headed back to his village. It was silent as he rode to his house. He stopped and got off Epona. As Link climbed the ladder Epona started to cry. "Shh, don't wake everyone up." Link whispered, "Tomorrow I promise we will ride someplace else." Epona calmed down. Link entered his room and looked out the window.
"Link are you alright?" Navi asked flying up behind him.
Link looked away from the window and smiled, "Yeah I'm fine, I think I'm going to sleep now." He climbed into his bed, his mind restless. Eventually he fell into a deep sleep.
The sky was dark; Link stood alone his sword drawn. Next to him always stood two other people, their weapons drawn. He looked at them trying to see their faces, but they were unfamiliar to him. He looked around at the strange land; he did not know where they were. They sky lit up in a flash of red, all he knew was that the ground was covered with bones. He turned his head as the ground began to shake; a pair of great wings came from the sky. A large monstrosity of heads and eyes landed on the floor of cluttered bones. He stepped back unable to breath as the air became heavy and warm, the smell of blood overwhelmed him. The beast groaned as it advanced towards him. Link fell to the floor from the ground shaking. As he looked up the beast lunged towards him.
Link suddenly woke up screaming, "Link what's wrong? What happened?" Navi asked as she flew over to him.
Link breathed heavily as his hands covered his face, "A nightmare.." He whispered. Soon he heard someone climbing up the ladder to his place.
As he looked up he saw Saria running in, "Link what happened, I was taking a walk, cause I couldn't sleep when I heard you scream, is everything alright?" she asked with a worried look on her face.
Link took a deep breath as he calmed himself down, "I had that dream again.no.the nightmare." He began to explain to Saria and Navi, that he was the Hero of time, and a monster was attacking him in an unknown land.
Saria looked at Link and gave a sad smile, "Link." she said softly.
Link looked over at her, "What's wrong Saria?"
Saria walked over to the window, "I think that dream is trying to tell you something.I think.you're supposed to go to Hyrule, and become the hero of time again." she said with a sad smile.
Link stared at Saria "Get the master sword?" He looked at the ground realizing what she was saying was true. "I guess I'm going to have to go to the Desert Colossus again." He said softly. He looked over at Saria, "What about you?"
Saria turned from the window and smiled, "Don't worry about me, we will always stay friends no matter what. Besides, I know you will come back."
Link looked at Saria not wanting to leave, but he knew that he needed answers, and the only way to get the ones he needed would be from the Desert Colossus. Link went to sleep after Saria left thinking about what he was going to do next.
"Link its time to go now." Navi whispered in Link's ear. Link rolled
over and groaned, "It's morning already?"
"We have to go to Hyrule remember?"
Link sat up and yawned, "Oh right." Groggy, he stood up slowly and stretched. He grabbed his sword, shield and some extra supplies, and climbed down the ladder. As he got off the ladder he looked around noticing that Epona was not there. He pulled out his ocarina and played her song. Shortly after he finished Epona came trotting up to him, "There you are Epona." He said with a smile, "I thought you left." He patted her on the head and climbed up onto her.
Link heard the voice of Saria call his name. He halted Epona. Saria stopped to catch her breath and looked up at him, "You're leaving so soon?"
Link nodded, "Think I need to. I want to find out answers quickly." He waved goodbye as he rode off, leaving the Kokiri Forest.
Link rode across the Hyrule Fields to the gates of Hyrule itself. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Navi asked
Link nodded, "I think Saria is right, I need to find answers, and the first place I need to go is the Desert Colossus." Link rode up to the castle walls and jumped off of Epona, "Stay around here, I'll be back as soon as I can." He said petting her nose. Epona started to nudge him but he told her that he would be back. He ran across the bridge into the market place.
The market place was busy as always, people buying from the vendors, or just walking around. He headed for the Temple of Time at a brisk walk until he was stopped by a familiar voice. "Oh its you fairy boy!" Link turned around to see his old friend Malon running up to him, "I didn't think I'd see you again! How is Epona?" she said. Link gave a small smile, "Epona is fine, how are you, Malon?"
"Daddy is delivering milk to the castle so I'm just looking around until he gets back." She sang happily. She tilted her head and looked at Link, "So, why are you here?" Link looked around and pointed in the direction he was headed, "I have to go to the Temple of Time to complete a very important errand."
Malon smiled and soon noticed her dad was coming, "Oh daddy must be done delivering! I have to go now but it was good to see you again. Bye fairy boy!" Malon giggled and ran over to where Talon was.
Link turned and walked over to the Temple of Time, as he entered he could hear the faint solemn but eerie music of the temple. Link walked across the room to the small altar that had the triforce symbol on it and where three spiritual stones sat. He looked at them for a moment and then walked into the room where the master sword was kept. Link stepped up to the stone and pulled out the sword.
Link stepped back as he kept his eyes on his sword. He noticed that he was, in fact, taller. He closed his eyes as he sheathed his sword. He turned to Navi, "Lets go!" Navi nodded and flew after him. As he exited the temple he noticed that the city was just as peaceful as it was after he defeated Ganon. Link ran through the busy streets and across the bridge. He paused and looked around noticing that Epona was not there. He once again pulled out his ocarina and played her song. He gave a sigh of relief as Epona came trotting up. He climbed onto Epona and started to ride away from Hyrule Castle.
They made their way over the large hill and looked into the small valley below, Lets see if I can remember how to get to the Gerudo valley. he thought. He beckoned Epona to cross the valley. Finally they came across a small narrow bridge, Epona carefully and slowly crossed it into the entrance of the Gerudo valley. They walked along the lower streets to the entrance of the haunted wastelands. Epona suddenly stopped rearing up, "Come on Epona you can do it!" Link said softly to her. Epona calmed down and slowly entered the Wastelands. Link guided Epona as he watched for flags. As they passed the last one, the sands began to die down as they left the wastelands and soon all was quiet and still. Link looked around and headed for the Desert Colossus. The sky began to get dark and small droplets began to fall. Oh no. Link thought as he climbed off Epona and slowly walked over to the Spirit Temple.
As he made his way closer to the temple lightning struck making Epona rear up. Link quickly grabbed the reins and started to talk to her softly, "Epona calm down!" suddenly the sky was lit up again and the blue light that was in his dream followed. "Yeah.it's started." he said as he grabbed Epona's reins again and ran over to the entrance of the Spirit Temple. As he approached the temple Link noticed the battle going on, it was a young man and Kotake. The young man was on a golden horse with white hair, his bow drawn. The young man was wearing a white vest and pants, Gerudo clothes. Link thought. As he got closer he noticed that there was something different about him.
Kotake threw an ice dagger that knocked the bow out of the young man's hands. Lightning flashed and his horse reared up, "Calm down Orin!" the young man said to his horse. "Is that all that you've got Kotake!?" he shouted with a laugh. The young man leaped from his horse and drew his sword.
"Oh dear child you underestimate me!" Kotake laughed as she blocked the roll attack the young man performed. She then knocked the sword out of the young man's hands. The young man smirked and pulled out a whip and cast a fire spell, stunning Kotake. As Kotake regained her senses he ran past her and whipped the sword pulling it back into his hands. Kotake furious grabbed the young man and threw him across the desert floor. The young man slowly got up and began to prepare for his next move.
Behind the rock Link knew what was going to happen, The Ice Dagger! He thought. Link quickly jumped onto Epona and pulled out his sword. As the young man cast his spell Kotake dodged it and threw her final Ice Dagger. Link quickly performed Nayru's Love, which created a barrier around the young man and blocked the dagger.
Kotake turned around quickly "Its you!" she hissed. And quickly vanished.
Link jumped off of Epona and walked over to the young man, "Are you alright!?" he asked.
The young man got up and brushed himself off, "Yeah..I'm just fine." he said rudely. Link stared at the young man, suprised by his rudeness. The young man walked over and picked up his sword and bow. He tied everything to his waist and started to walk over to his horse.
"Hey don't I get at least a thank you!?" Link shouted as he ran after the young man.
The young man turned around quickly, facing Link, "Look.I thank you for your help but I didn't need it, and now I have to go. I'm on a quest to find the Hero of Time." He said.
Link stared at the young man shocked, "You're looking for the Hero of Time?" he asked.
"Yes." the young man said as he climbed onto his horse, and started to ride away.
"Then you might want to stay!" Link shouted back.
"Why would I do that!" the young man said.
"Because I'm the Hero of Time." Link replied.
The young man stopped and turned around "You? You're the Hero of Time?" Link nodded with a smile. The young man thought about it and gave a laugh, "No wonder Kotake ran away." The young man rode over to Link and gave a small bow, "My name is Deron."
Link bowed back, "I'm Link."
Deron looked at him Link. he thought. "Well let's head back to the Valley, you can stay at my place, and I'll explain everything." Link agreed and followed Deron back to the Gerudo Valley.
Deron led Link through the Valley to a small house carved into the mountainside. Deron climbed off his horse and tied him up to a post. "You may tie up your horse, Orin won't mind." He said. Link climbed off of Epona, tying her up next to Orin and followed Deron into the house, Deron placed his stuff on the floor "Make yourself at home, I'll be right back, I need to show you something." He said as he walked into a back room.
Link sat down on a chair and looked around. He noticed that there were a lot of swords and other weapons on the walls. Purple curtains hung from the windows and the doorways. The sun that came through the open window gave the room a golden color.
"There we go." Link looked up as Deron came out dressed in a purple tunic that looked just like his own. He had blond hair with red tips and streaks, and the hair that was pulled back revealed the ears of a Kokiri.
Link gasped, "Deron, you're...!?"
"That's right..I'm Kokiri, well half Kokiri." Deron said as he walked over to a chair and pulled it in front of Link. "You defeated Ganondorf correct?"
Link remained silent but nodded, "Why do you ask?" he said finally.
Deron narrowed his eyes, "I am dealing with a force that is three times worse than him."
"Is that even possible!?" Link protested.
Deron nodded, "This thing has attacked many places, and is tormenting the people of these lands! I have come to a point where something needs to be done." he said slamming his fist against the table.
Link blinked and stared at Deron "I agree that something should be done, but what does this have to do with me?"
Deron looked at Link, "I cannot fight this thing on my own.That's why I needed to find the Hero of Time." He paused, "These dragons are powerful like the Fire Dragon Volvagia, they each control an element.each of them were released from their respected lands."
"And what would those lands be?" Link asked.
"Water, fire, wind, lightning, shadow, ice and earth." Deron replied, "Separate they are a challenge but combined they are unstoppable to a regular person.that is why I need your help."
Link stared at Deron, "Why are you so bent on finding me to help you fight this monster.a monster I may not even be able to help you with?" he asked curious. Deron walked over to the window falling silent for a moment, "This thing killed my parents."
Link fell silent and looked at the floor, "And.you've been looking for it ever since?" he said breaking the silence. Deron nodded obviously saddened by the memory. Link gave a sigh; I have to find a way to cheer him up. he thought.
He looked up suddenly and walked over to Deron, "Would you like to go to Kokiri Forest?" Deron looked at Link and gave a smile and nodded. Deron quickly gathered his stuff and headed for the door, followed by Link.
Outside the air was hot and the sun beat down on the small valley. Link and Deron untied their horses and rode down the small hill and out of the valley. Deron and Link rode across the bridge and out to Hyrule field. As they rode across the field, it began to get dark. "We should camp out here." Deron said. Link agreed and slowed his pace.
"May I ask you a question?" Link said. Deron nodded "I was curious to know how you got your horse."
Deron looked at Link, "Orin? Well, I found him. I was walk around Lake Hylia and I found him getting attacked by those lantern-carrying ghosts called Poes. So I killed it and after that he started following me, so I named him and we have never been apart." He said patting Orin on the shoulder.
Link smiled and looked up, "Hey! We aren't that far from Lon Lon Ranch! Maybe we can spend the night there." Deron laughed and they both rode quickly up the hill to the gates of Lon Lon Ranch.
As they walked through the archway the two could hear the faint sound of Epona's song, "Malon!" Link said as he and Deron rode over to the pen where she kept the horses.
Malon turned around quickly and smiled, "Oh it's you Fairy boy!" she said as she walked over to Link, "It's been seven years since I last saw you!"
"Yes it has." He said.
Malon smiled and looked over at Deron, "Who's your friend?" she asked.
Link looked over at Deron "Oh this is Deron, Deron this is Malon." Deron bowed and smiled at her. "Malon we need a place to spend the night, is it alright if we rest here?" Link asked.
Malon smiled, "I don't see that as a problem but let me go ask Daddy first. You two can tie up your horses in the stables. I'll be right back." She ran inside the house.
Link leaned up against the wall after he tied up his horse and looked up at the ceiling.
"She's nice." Deron said.
Link looked over at Deron "Yeah she is, she's the one who taught me Epona's Song."
Deron smiled, "You like her don't you?"
Link looked over at Deron, "What!? No! She's a friend!"
Deron laughed as Link got up, "What about you Deron, what was with the bow?." Link said.
Deron blushed, "There is nothing wrong with being a gentleman."
They looked at each other for a moment and started laughing. They stopped as Malon entered the stables, "Daddy said that you could stay for the night. So let me show you to your rooms follow me," She said as she walked out of the stables.
Link and Deron followed Malon into the house, "Link you can stay in here."
Link thanked Malon and entered the room. "Deron follow me, you will stay in here." She said as Link closed the door.
He set his stuff down as Navi flew out from underneath his hair, "Deron is a Kokiri?" she asked as Link lay down on the bed, "Yup."
Navi flew up to him "But he doesn't have a fairy. Shouldn't he have one?" she asked.
Link thought about it, that's true.all Kokiri have fairies.and those clothes."I'll ask him tomorrow Navi." He said finally as he closed his eyes and dozed off.
The next morning Link was awakened by the crows of the farm birds. He got up slowly and yawned. Navi flew in through the window, "You're up!" she said.
"Where's Deron?" Link asked.
"Oh, he's with Malon out in the Cuccos pen." Link got up and walked down stairs to the pen where he was amused at the sight of Deron helping Malon feeding the chubby farm fowl. Link went to the fence and leaned against it.
Soon Deron spotted Link and walked over to him, "So you're awake, good." He said
Link nodded "I think its time that we left." Link said. Deron nodded and followed Link into the house.
"Here are your horses." Malon said as she walked up with Epona and Orin. Link thanked Malon for letting them stay as he jumped onto his horse and rode out of Lon Lon Ranch followed by Deron.
In the Hyrule Field Link looked over at Deron "Can I ask you something?" he said.
Deron looked over at Link, "Sure ask away."
"How did you get the Kokiri clothes?" Link asked.
Deron fell silent as he looked over at Link "I found them in a trunk, they belonged to my father."
Link looked at the ground and asked another question, "Do you have a fairy?"
"I don't know.my father had a fairy but I don't know if I have one." Deron replied. "I would like to have one..but since I'm only half Kokiri I don't really know if I will get one or not." He looked up and smiled at Link, "Maybe when we get to Kokiri Forest, I might get a fairy, what do you think?" he said.
Link shrugged, "Maybe you will."
Deron gave a laugh, "Ya know, I saw the way you looked at Malon this morning."
Link looked quickly at Deron his face red, "What look!? I didn't give a look!"
"Yes you did, you like Malon, and I know you do." Deron teased.
Link gave a sigh and playfully punched Deron "I'm not getting into this discussion again." Link said. Deron shrugged and followed Link across the field into the entrance of the Kokiri Forest.
As they crossed the small bridge Saria came up to greet them. "Link you're back!" Link smiled as he climbed off his horse to greet her.
He bent down and gave her a hug, "I told you I would be back." He said.
Saria smiled and looked over at Deron, "Who's this?" she asked.
"Oh this is Deron, Deron this is Saria."
Deron gave a bow "It's a pleasure to meet you." He said.
Saria smiled, "Well then Link, Deron someone is very anxious to see you." Link and Deron looked at each other and followed Saria to the Deku tree.
End of Chapter 1
In the cool morning a little fairy named Navi flew through Kokiri village, and entered a house. Noticing an empty bed, she thought I wonder where Link is? She flew out to the bridge that connected the village to Hyrule, where she found the young elf. Link was silent as he stared at the exit of Kokiri Forest. Navi flew up to him, "Link." she started, "What's wrong?" Link looked up at Navi and stood up.
"What do I do now?" he asked softly.
Navi looked at him, "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is with Ganondorf is gone what am I supposed to do now?" he stared at the exit again, "Plus.I also had a dream."
Navi was about to respond when Saria Link's friend interrupted "Link! So here you are, I was looking all over for you. Eh? What happened?" She asked looking at Link worried.
Link looked at his best friend, "I had a dream, and I just came here to think."
Saria smiled at Link, "Do you want to talk about it?"
Link sat down and gave out a sigh, "No, I'd rather not, I'm still not quite sure what it means yet."
Saria nodded, she understood, and decided to change the subject. After awhile Link started to relax. He forgot about his dream and the reason he went to the bridge. Saria then got up, "I'm sorry Link I have to go, it was nice talking to you." She said with a smile. Saria turned around and trotted away back to the village.
Link got up and looked around, "Hmmm." he started.
Link brought out his Ocarina and played a song. He waited staring at the exit, but nothing came, Navi watched Link as he sighed, turning to leave, until he heard a familiar sound. Link turned around with a smile, "Epona!" he called. The little pony ran up to him and nudged him with her nose. "I didn't know if you would be able to enter." He said relieved, Epona looked around and then started to nudge Link. Link smiled and got on Epona and rode into Kokiri Forest. He rode to where the Deku Tree was; the sprout had grown a lot since the last time he visited.
"Hello Link, how are you today?" the tree said happily.
Link smiled, "I'm fine, I am going to go to the other side and relax." He said as he and Epona rode behind the Tree. He stayed there for the rest of the day playing the Ocarina for Epona and Navi. At the end of the day Navi flew over to Link, "Its getting dark, I think we should go home."
"I agree." Link got on Epona and headed back to his village. It was silent as he rode to his house. He stopped and got off Epona. As Link climbed the ladder Epona started to cry. "Shh, don't wake everyone up." Link whispered, "Tomorrow I promise we will ride someplace else." Epona calmed down. Link entered his room and looked out the window.
"Link are you alright?" Navi asked flying up behind him.
Link looked away from the window and smiled, "Yeah I'm fine, I think I'm going to sleep now." He climbed into his bed, his mind restless. Eventually he fell into a deep sleep.
The sky was dark; Link stood alone his sword drawn. Next to him always stood two other people, their weapons drawn. He looked at them trying to see their faces, but they were unfamiliar to him. He looked around at the strange land; he did not know where they were. They sky lit up in a flash of red, all he knew was that the ground was covered with bones. He turned his head as the ground began to shake; a pair of great wings came from the sky. A large monstrosity of heads and eyes landed on the floor of cluttered bones. He stepped back unable to breath as the air became heavy and warm, the smell of blood overwhelmed him. The beast groaned as it advanced towards him. Link fell to the floor from the ground shaking. As he looked up the beast lunged towards him.
Link suddenly woke up screaming, "Link what's wrong? What happened?" Navi asked as she flew over to him.
Link breathed heavily as his hands covered his face, "A nightmare.." He whispered. Soon he heard someone climbing up the ladder to his place.
As he looked up he saw Saria running in, "Link what happened, I was taking a walk, cause I couldn't sleep when I heard you scream, is everything alright?" she asked with a worried look on her face.
Link took a deep breath as he calmed himself down, "I had that dream again.no.the nightmare." He began to explain to Saria and Navi, that he was the Hero of time, and a monster was attacking him in an unknown land.
Saria looked at Link and gave a sad smile, "Link." she said softly.
Link looked over at her, "What's wrong Saria?"
Saria walked over to the window, "I think that dream is trying to tell you something.I think.you're supposed to go to Hyrule, and become the hero of time again." she said with a sad smile.
Link stared at Saria "Get the master sword?" He looked at the ground realizing what she was saying was true. "I guess I'm going to have to go to the Desert Colossus again." He said softly. He looked over at Saria, "What about you?"
Saria turned from the window and smiled, "Don't worry about me, we will always stay friends no matter what. Besides, I know you will come back."
Link looked at Saria not wanting to leave, but he knew that he needed answers, and the only way to get the ones he needed would be from the Desert Colossus. Link went to sleep after Saria left thinking about what he was going to do next.
"Link its time to go now." Navi whispered in Link's ear. Link rolled
over and groaned, "It's morning already?"
"We have to go to Hyrule remember?"
Link sat up and yawned, "Oh right." Groggy, he stood up slowly and stretched. He grabbed his sword, shield and some extra supplies, and climbed down the ladder. As he got off the ladder he looked around noticing that Epona was not there. He pulled out his ocarina and played her song. Shortly after he finished Epona came trotting up to him, "There you are Epona." He said with a smile, "I thought you left." He patted her on the head and climbed up onto her.
Link heard the voice of Saria call his name. He halted Epona. Saria stopped to catch her breath and looked up at him, "You're leaving so soon?"
Link nodded, "Think I need to. I want to find out answers quickly." He waved goodbye as he rode off, leaving the Kokiri Forest.
Link rode across the Hyrule Fields to the gates of Hyrule itself. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Navi asked
Link nodded, "I think Saria is right, I need to find answers, and the first place I need to go is the Desert Colossus." Link rode up to the castle walls and jumped off of Epona, "Stay around here, I'll be back as soon as I can." He said petting her nose. Epona started to nudge him but he told her that he would be back. He ran across the bridge into the market place.
The market place was busy as always, people buying from the vendors, or just walking around. He headed for the Temple of Time at a brisk walk until he was stopped by a familiar voice. "Oh its you fairy boy!" Link turned around to see his old friend Malon running up to him, "I didn't think I'd see you again! How is Epona?" she said. Link gave a small smile, "Epona is fine, how are you, Malon?"
"Daddy is delivering milk to the castle so I'm just looking around until he gets back." She sang happily. She tilted her head and looked at Link, "So, why are you here?" Link looked around and pointed in the direction he was headed, "I have to go to the Temple of Time to complete a very important errand."
Malon smiled and soon noticed her dad was coming, "Oh daddy must be done delivering! I have to go now but it was good to see you again. Bye fairy boy!" Malon giggled and ran over to where Talon was.
Link turned and walked over to the Temple of Time, as he entered he could hear the faint solemn but eerie music of the temple. Link walked across the room to the small altar that had the triforce symbol on it and where three spiritual stones sat. He looked at them for a moment and then walked into the room where the master sword was kept. Link stepped up to the stone and pulled out the sword.
Link stepped back as he kept his eyes on his sword. He noticed that he was, in fact, taller. He closed his eyes as he sheathed his sword. He turned to Navi, "Lets go!" Navi nodded and flew after him. As he exited the temple he noticed that the city was just as peaceful as it was after he defeated Ganon. Link ran through the busy streets and across the bridge. He paused and looked around noticing that Epona was not there. He once again pulled out his ocarina and played her song. He gave a sigh of relief as Epona came trotting up. He climbed onto Epona and started to ride away from Hyrule Castle.
They made their way over the large hill and looked into the small valley below, Lets see if I can remember how to get to the Gerudo valley. he thought. He beckoned Epona to cross the valley. Finally they came across a small narrow bridge, Epona carefully and slowly crossed it into the entrance of the Gerudo valley. They walked along the lower streets to the entrance of the haunted wastelands. Epona suddenly stopped rearing up, "Come on Epona you can do it!" Link said softly to her. Epona calmed down and slowly entered the Wastelands. Link guided Epona as he watched for flags. As they passed the last one, the sands began to die down as they left the wastelands and soon all was quiet and still. Link looked around and headed for the Desert Colossus. The sky began to get dark and small droplets began to fall. Oh no. Link thought as he climbed off Epona and slowly walked over to the Spirit Temple.
As he made his way closer to the temple lightning struck making Epona rear up. Link quickly grabbed the reins and started to talk to her softly, "Epona calm down!" suddenly the sky was lit up again and the blue light that was in his dream followed. "Yeah.it's started." he said as he grabbed Epona's reins again and ran over to the entrance of the Spirit Temple. As he approached the temple Link noticed the battle going on, it was a young man and Kotake. The young man was on a golden horse with white hair, his bow drawn. The young man was wearing a white vest and pants, Gerudo clothes. Link thought. As he got closer he noticed that there was something different about him.
Kotake threw an ice dagger that knocked the bow out of the young man's hands. Lightning flashed and his horse reared up, "Calm down Orin!" the young man said to his horse. "Is that all that you've got Kotake!?" he shouted with a laugh. The young man leaped from his horse and drew his sword.
"Oh dear child you underestimate me!" Kotake laughed as she blocked the roll attack the young man performed. She then knocked the sword out of the young man's hands. The young man smirked and pulled out a whip and cast a fire spell, stunning Kotake. As Kotake regained her senses he ran past her and whipped the sword pulling it back into his hands. Kotake furious grabbed the young man and threw him across the desert floor. The young man slowly got up and began to prepare for his next move.
Behind the rock Link knew what was going to happen, The Ice Dagger! He thought. Link quickly jumped onto Epona and pulled out his sword. As the young man cast his spell Kotake dodged it and threw her final Ice Dagger. Link quickly performed Nayru's Love, which created a barrier around the young man and blocked the dagger.
Kotake turned around quickly "Its you!" she hissed. And quickly vanished.
Link jumped off of Epona and walked over to the young man, "Are you alright!?" he asked.
The young man got up and brushed himself off, "Yeah..I'm just fine." he said rudely. Link stared at the young man, suprised by his rudeness. The young man walked over and picked up his sword and bow. He tied everything to his waist and started to walk over to his horse.
"Hey don't I get at least a thank you!?" Link shouted as he ran after the young man.
The young man turned around quickly, facing Link, "Look.I thank you for your help but I didn't need it, and now I have to go. I'm on a quest to find the Hero of Time." He said.
Link stared at the young man shocked, "You're looking for the Hero of Time?" he asked.
"Yes." the young man said as he climbed onto his horse, and started to ride away.
"Then you might want to stay!" Link shouted back.
"Why would I do that!" the young man said.
"Because I'm the Hero of Time." Link replied.
The young man stopped and turned around "You? You're the Hero of Time?" Link nodded with a smile. The young man thought about it and gave a laugh, "No wonder Kotake ran away." The young man rode over to Link and gave a small bow, "My name is Deron."
Link bowed back, "I'm Link."
Deron looked at him Link. he thought. "Well let's head back to the Valley, you can stay at my place, and I'll explain everything." Link agreed and followed Deron back to the Gerudo Valley.
Deron led Link through the Valley to a small house carved into the mountainside. Deron climbed off his horse and tied him up to a post. "You may tie up your horse, Orin won't mind." He said. Link climbed off of Epona, tying her up next to Orin and followed Deron into the house, Deron placed his stuff on the floor "Make yourself at home, I'll be right back, I need to show you something." He said as he walked into a back room.
Link sat down on a chair and looked around. He noticed that there were a lot of swords and other weapons on the walls. Purple curtains hung from the windows and the doorways. The sun that came through the open window gave the room a golden color.
"There we go." Link looked up as Deron came out dressed in a purple tunic that looked just like his own. He had blond hair with red tips and streaks, and the hair that was pulled back revealed the ears of a Kokiri.
Link gasped, "Deron, you're...!?"
"That's right..I'm Kokiri, well half Kokiri." Deron said as he walked over to a chair and pulled it in front of Link. "You defeated Ganondorf correct?"
Link remained silent but nodded, "Why do you ask?" he said finally.
Deron narrowed his eyes, "I am dealing with a force that is three times worse than him."
"Is that even possible!?" Link protested.
Deron nodded, "This thing has attacked many places, and is tormenting the people of these lands! I have come to a point where something needs to be done." he said slamming his fist against the table.
Link blinked and stared at Deron "I agree that something should be done, but what does this have to do with me?"
Deron looked at Link, "I cannot fight this thing on my own.That's why I needed to find the Hero of Time." He paused, "These dragons are powerful like the Fire Dragon Volvagia, they each control an element.each of them were released from their respected lands."
"And what would those lands be?" Link asked.
"Water, fire, wind, lightning, shadow, ice and earth." Deron replied, "Separate they are a challenge but combined they are unstoppable to a regular person.that is why I need your help."
Link stared at Deron, "Why are you so bent on finding me to help you fight this monster.a monster I may not even be able to help you with?" he asked curious. Deron walked over to the window falling silent for a moment, "This thing killed my parents."
Link fell silent and looked at the floor, "And.you've been looking for it ever since?" he said breaking the silence. Deron nodded obviously saddened by the memory. Link gave a sigh; I have to find a way to cheer him up. he thought.
He looked up suddenly and walked over to Deron, "Would you like to go to Kokiri Forest?" Deron looked at Link and gave a smile and nodded. Deron quickly gathered his stuff and headed for the door, followed by Link.
Outside the air was hot and the sun beat down on the small valley. Link and Deron untied their horses and rode down the small hill and out of the valley. Deron and Link rode across the bridge and out to Hyrule field. As they rode across the field, it began to get dark. "We should camp out here." Deron said. Link agreed and slowed his pace.
"May I ask you a question?" Link said. Deron nodded "I was curious to know how you got your horse."
Deron looked at Link, "Orin? Well, I found him. I was walk around Lake Hylia and I found him getting attacked by those lantern-carrying ghosts called Poes. So I killed it and after that he started following me, so I named him and we have never been apart." He said patting Orin on the shoulder.
Link smiled and looked up, "Hey! We aren't that far from Lon Lon Ranch! Maybe we can spend the night there." Deron laughed and they both rode quickly up the hill to the gates of Lon Lon Ranch.
As they walked through the archway the two could hear the faint sound of Epona's song, "Malon!" Link said as he and Deron rode over to the pen where she kept the horses.
Malon turned around quickly and smiled, "Oh it's you Fairy boy!" she said as she walked over to Link, "It's been seven years since I last saw you!"
"Yes it has." He said.
Malon smiled and looked over at Deron, "Who's your friend?" she asked.
Link looked over at Deron "Oh this is Deron, Deron this is Malon." Deron bowed and smiled at her. "Malon we need a place to spend the night, is it alright if we rest here?" Link asked.
Malon smiled, "I don't see that as a problem but let me go ask Daddy first. You two can tie up your horses in the stables. I'll be right back." She ran inside the house.
Link leaned up against the wall after he tied up his horse and looked up at the ceiling.
"She's nice." Deron said.
Link looked over at Deron "Yeah she is, she's the one who taught me Epona's Song."
Deron smiled, "You like her don't you?"
Link looked over at Deron, "What!? No! She's a friend!"
Deron laughed as Link got up, "What about you Deron, what was with the bow?." Link said.
Deron blushed, "There is nothing wrong with being a gentleman."
They looked at each other for a moment and started laughing. They stopped as Malon entered the stables, "Daddy said that you could stay for the night. So let me show you to your rooms follow me," She said as she walked out of the stables.
Link and Deron followed Malon into the house, "Link you can stay in here."
Link thanked Malon and entered the room. "Deron follow me, you will stay in here." She said as Link closed the door.
He set his stuff down as Navi flew out from underneath his hair, "Deron is a Kokiri?" she asked as Link lay down on the bed, "Yup."
Navi flew up to him "But he doesn't have a fairy. Shouldn't he have one?" she asked.
Link thought about it, that's true.all Kokiri have fairies.and those clothes."I'll ask him tomorrow Navi." He said finally as he closed his eyes and dozed off.
The next morning Link was awakened by the crows of the farm birds. He got up slowly and yawned. Navi flew in through the window, "You're up!" she said.
"Where's Deron?" Link asked.
"Oh, he's with Malon out in the Cuccos pen." Link got up and walked down stairs to the pen where he was amused at the sight of Deron helping Malon feeding the chubby farm fowl. Link went to the fence and leaned against it.
Soon Deron spotted Link and walked over to him, "So you're awake, good." He said
Link nodded "I think its time that we left." Link said. Deron nodded and followed Link into the house.
"Here are your horses." Malon said as she walked up with Epona and Orin. Link thanked Malon for letting them stay as he jumped onto his horse and rode out of Lon Lon Ranch followed by Deron.
In the Hyrule Field Link looked over at Deron "Can I ask you something?" he said.
Deron looked over at Link, "Sure ask away."
"How did you get the Kokiri clothes?" Link asked.
Deron fell silent as he looked over at Link "I found them in a trunk, they belonged to my father."
Link looked at the ground and asked another question, "Do you have a fairy?"
"I don't know.my father had a fairy but I don't know if I have one." Deron replied. "I would like to have one..but since I'm only half Kokiri I don't really know if I will get one or not." He looked up and smiled at Link, "Maybe when we get to Kokiri Forest, I might get a fairy, what do you think?" he said.
Link shrugged, "Maybe you will."
Deron gave a laugh, "Ya know, I saw the way you looked at Malon this morning."
Link looked quickly at Deron his face red, "What look!? I didn't give a look!"
"Yes you did, you like Malon, and I know you do." Deron teased.
Link gave a sigh and playfully punched Deron "I'm not getting into this discussion again." Link said. Deron shrugged and followed Link across the field into the entrance of the Kokiri Forest.
As they crossed the small bridge Saria came up to greet them. "Link you're back!" Link smiled as he climbed off his horse to greet her.
He bent down and gave her a hug, "I told you I would be back." He said.
Saria smiled and looked over at Deron, "Who's this?" she asked.
"Oh this is Deron, Deron this is Saria."
Deron gave a bow "It's a pleasure to meet you." He said.
Saria smiled, "Well then Link, Deron someone is very anxious to see you." Link and Deron looked at each other and followed Saria to the Deku tree.
End of Chapter 1