Hero of Time
Chapter 2
As they walked through the forest Saria looked over at Deron, "What was it like being raised in the Gerudo Valley?"
Deron though about it for a moment, "It's not bad. My father didn't like it but he always told me it would be better if I stayed there."
Saria listened intently and smiled. Soon they came to the Deku tree.
"Hello Saria, Link, how are you this fine morning?"
"We're fine."
The Deku Tree noticed Deron and asked, "Who's this?"
Link turned around to Deron, "Oh! This is Deron."
The Deku Tree stared at Deron for a moment, "Ah...you are the son of Ranon."
Deron nodded his head, "Yes, my father was Ranon the Kokiri, and my mother was Zalika the Gerudo Thief."
The Deku Tree smiled, "For all your life you have never seen the Kokiri Forest, or the village?"
Deron nodded his head again, "I was raised in the Gerudo Valley, but my father told me about the forest and the village so I have wanted to come."
The Deku Tree smiled again, "Then I welcome you to the Kokiri Village."
Deron smiled and bowed to the Deku Tree, "Thank you..."
The three left the Deku Tree. They were heading back to the village when they were approached by Midas, a Kokiri, who was known to pick on Link when he wasn't the Hero of Time. "Link! Who is this man and why have you brought him here to our peaceful village!"
Link looked down at Midas his eyes closed partially afraid that he was going to have to deal with him, "This is Deron...He is a Kokiri and a friend..." he said defensively.
Midas sneared, "You brought the son of Ranon here!? He was a traitor!"
Deron blinked, surprised by the sudden outburst, "What?" He looked around noticing that people were starting to gather, which made him uneasy.
Midas hissed, "Your father left with that Gerudo woman!!! He helped the Gerudos in their valley and he told them about our home! Your father betrayed us, so what makes you think you are welcome here!" He quickly lunged for Deron and pulled out some of the hair that was tucked underneath his hat. The crowd gasped as they saw Deron's bangs of blond with streaks and the tips red as the setting sun. "Look! The hair color of the Gerudos!!!" Deron stepped back distressed as the crowd began to morph into an angry mob.
"Link do something!" Saria whispered. They began to push their way through to get to Deron, but were unsuccessful as the mob began to move like a river. Deron stood still for a moment. Finding an opening he ran away from the mob and the Village heading in the direction of the Lost Woods. Some of the mob followed him to the edge of the Woods while others stood there discussing what had happened.
Midas approached Link and Saria, "Let him go...he is not welcome here. Let him get lost." He sneered. Link waited until Midas had gone and looked at Saria, she nodded slowly and they headed for the Lost Woods.
Deron ran until he was sure no one had followed him. He looked around and sighed as he caught his breath, Some welcome that was... he thought with a huff. He looked around realizing he had gotten lost. He let out a sigh that seemed to echo through the silent forest. He closed his eyes realizing that there was no one there. He continued to walk for hours until he came to a meadow; he looked around listening to the sound of the whispering wind. Small fireflies dimly lit the dark meadow in a soft light. Deron walked around feeling calm. Slowly he made his way through the meadow and left it, as empty as it was when he arrived.
He soon came to a small iron gate; he walked over to a small wooden sign and read it, Sacred Forest Meadow... He slowly entered what he thought was a clearing only to find that it was the entrance to a large maze. Deron sighed and made his way into the large maze. He crossed deep pools and long grass soon finding his way to a fork, Deron went to the right and found himself at a dead end. He looked around and sighed, I hate mazes... he thought turning around and going back the way he came. He came back to the fork and went to the left instead. After a while, and his patience beginning to dwindle he found the exit to the maze and slowly walked out.. He looked around and made his way up a long flight of steps that were surrounded by huge walls of grey and silver stone. He found himself in a courtyard surrounded by four walls of the same stone. There was a small pedestal in the center that had a clear triangle surrounded by three golden triangles that formed a larger on it; to the back of the courtyard was a large tree that grew up high, it held up a ledge made of the same grey and silver stone that stuck out of the back wall.
Deron climbed up the tree and sat cross-legged on the ledge. He pulled out from his bag a silver flute encrusted with red, gree, and blue gems. Deron put the flute to his lips and blew into it making a gentle note that echoed through the courtyard and the meadow.
At the entrance of the Sacred Forest Meadow Link paused and stared at the opened gate, "He went to our secret spot."
"I'm surprised, and glad that he made it through the maze." Saria said softly. She put her hand to her ear moving a little bit of her green hair so she could hear better. "Hear that?"
Link paused and listened carefully; he closed his eyes and listened to the breeze. He could hear the faint sound of Deron's flute. He turned to Saria and beckoned for her to follow.
Saria nodded and the two made their way quickly through the maze. They had gone to the small courtyard enough times to easily find their way through the maze. At the end, they quickly ran up the steps and into the courtyard where they found Deron entranced in his music. Saria looked at Link who motioned for her not to speak, he stared at Deron realizing that something bothered him; something that Midas said struck a nerve.
Link slowly walked up to the ledge and looked up at him, "Deron is there something you want to talk about?"
Deron opened his eyes and stopped playing. He peered over the ledge "I don't mean to be rude but if I could I would like to talk to you alone..." he replied.
Link looked over at Saria, she slowly nodded and headed out of the courtyard to the maze. Link climbed up the tree and sat next to Deron letting his legs dangle over the edge. "So what seems to be bugging you?" he asked, "If its what Midas said don't listen to him...even if it's true, you're still Kokiri."
Deron looked at Link with a comforted smile, "No, its not that, when Midas spoke to me, I knew what he said was true...except there was something that bothered me." Link looked at Deron, "What's that?"
"Its strange, all my life I was raised in the valley and my father told me that it was because it was safer in the valley...but what I didn't realize until now was...I think he was trying to keep me from coming here..."
Link stared at Deron letting what he said sink in, "That's ridiculous!" he finally said.
Deron looked over at Link, "Why is that?"
Link placed a hand on his shoulder, "Because why would he want to do that to someone he cares about."
Deron thought about it long and hard finally getting a smile, "You're right. Besides, we have more important things to worry about. Such as the seven dragons."
Link pat Deron on the back agreeing with him, "After we rest we'll go down to the Deku Tree and see if he can help us in any way."
Deron nodded, the two stood up and made their way down the tree and out of the courtyard, meeting up with Saria. The three friends made their way back to the village.
Back in the village Link and Deron walked Saria to her home where they said goodnight. As they walked to Link's home Deron looked around and got a panicked look on his face, "Where is Orin? And Epona?"
Link looked around "I don't know..." he brought out his ocarina and played Epona's song. As always the Umber horse came up to him, he patted her and looked over at Deron, "How do you call for your horse?"
Deron blinked and pulled out his flute and played a soft playful tune, off in the distance Orin heard him and was soon spotted trotting over. Deron grabbed Orin's reins and smiled, "Guess we both call our horses in a similar way." He said,
Link laughed and they made their way to Link's house. They tied their horses up and climbed up the tree. Link looked around realizing that everything was too small for him.
Deron came up behind him and looked at the small bed, "I'm guessing you weren't always this tall...?"
Link blushed a little embarrassed, "Kokiri's aren't really that tall to begin with." He said still looking at the bed.
Deron shrugged and walked past Link, "The roof is fine, but it looks like we are just going to have to sleep on the floor."
Link nodded and set down his sword, shield and belongings and layed
down on the floor.
Navi came flying in through the window and landed on Links nose, "You're going to sleep already?"
Link opened his eyes and looked at Navi, "Yes I am...we all have a long day and if I have that dream again I want to be able to at least have it early enough where I can go back to sleep."
Navi giggled and flew into Link's hat.
Deron looked over at Link, "What dream?" he asked.
Link looked over at Deron and described the dream, about him dressed for battle, the two other people he couldn't recognize, and the large beast descendeding from the sky and moving to attack.
Deron listened and thought about it for a long time, staring at the ceiling as he did. "You know...that monster in your dream could be the result of the seven dragons becoming one...and maybe...this is fate's way of getting the two of us to meet."
Link nodded in agreement, "But who could be the third person?"
Deron shrugged, "Beats me."
Link sighed not wanting that as an answer.
"Lets sleep and we can talk to the Deku Tree tomorrow." Deron yawned.
Link nodded and closed his eyes. He remained asleep for a long time because his mind was still very active, and full of questions.
In the morning Link woke up to an empty room. He climbed down the tree and found Deron feeding Orin and Epona. Link smiled and walked over to him, "Ready to get answers?"
Deron nodded and the two walked over to the Deku Tree, it was early in the morning so most of the villagers were still asleep. They walked over to the sleeping Deku Tree and looked at each other for a moment.
Link walked up and gently tapped the tree, "Excuse me Deku Tree but we would like to ask you something."
The Deku tree rustled his leaves and opened his eyes, "Link! You're here early. What do you need to ask me?"
Deron stepped forward "I would like to ask what you know about the Seven Dragons of Hyrule."
The Deku Tree stared at Deron for a moment "The Seven Dragons? They are monsters of the elements. If I remember correctly they were bred and raised to control one element and take over their given land."
Link nodded, "We know this but who would create such monsters? And who sealed them?"
The Deku Tree rustled his leaves again, "Patience young Link, in order to fight your enemy you must know them." He said, sensing Link's tension, "The Dragons were created by Gannondorf long before you fought him. Gannon wanted weapons that would be able to take over Hyrule without causing too much hassle, so he bred a White Dragon with the elements and created The Seven. He set them loose on Zora's Kingdom, Goron City, the Gerudo Valley, Hyrule Castle, Kokiri Village, Lake Hylia, and the Thundering valley. With the dragons loose the world of Hyrule would have been under Gannon's control. But the King of Hyrule was not going to give up, using most of his strength and power, he sealed the dragons away in the cities making sure they would never come out. Unfortunately someone has broken the seals and now the dragons are loose, except for the dragons of earth and wind."
Deron looked at the Deku Tree, "The Dragon of Earth is here?"
The Deku Tree nodded.
"Then where is the Dragon of Wind?" Deron asked getting anxious.
The Deku Tree looked over at Link, "The Dragon of Wind is in Hyrule in the Temple of Time. The Dragon of Earth is in the Forest Temple."
Link paused not saying anything, The Forest Temple...Deron and Me were sitting near the entrance...
Deron looked over at Link, "Is there something wrong?"
Link shook his head, "We were near the entrance of the temple when you ran off."
Deron took a step back, "Then we should go back!"
The Deku Tree rustled his leaves again, "You might want to buy some things from the shop first. The dragons are not as easy as you think Deron."
Deron sighed, "Thank you, but I'll be fine, Link I'll meet you at the shop, don't stay too long."
Link just nodded, as he couldn't say anything as he watched Deron run to the Village.
The Deku Tree looked at Link with a look of interest, "You seem troubled, care to tell?"
Link looked back over at the Deku Tree, "I've been having a nightmare lately, I'm standing in a place I don't recognize, and there are two people beside me, then out of the sky red as blood, comes this monster with multiple heads and eyes. I cant make it out, but it comes lunging at us, but I always wake up after that."
The Deku Tree closed his eyes and let out a sigh, "Link, things happen for a reason and one thing I can tell you is that Deron is one of those people beside you, and the monster you are fighting is what will happen if you fail in containing all seven dragons..."
Link fell silent and stared at the forest floor, he looked back up at the tree his blue eyes filled with fear, "Who's the other person? And what happens if I do fail?" The Deku Tree rustled his branches, "I do not know who the third person is, and about you failing, I don't believe you will."
Link nodded and slowly left the Deku Tree. He made his way towards the village deep in thought. He wondered who it was that also had to fight with them, as well as what happened if he failed. I have to seal them, what happens if I can't...what if the person who set them free releases them...is that what the monster in my dreams are...a seven headed dragon that can control all the elements. Link shuddered at the thought and decided not to dwell on it any longer, the first dragon that dwelled in the Forest may not have been released but if he could destroy it, or seal it forever then the power of seven dragons would not be as strong. He entered the village and walked over to the weapons and potions shop. There he found Deron arguing with the owner.
"I cannot sell to you, Midas told me not too." The storekeeper said.
Deron stared at the storekeeper annoyed and frustrated, "I have done nothing! Besides I am going to help your village!"
"Even so but you will have to find your weapons elsewhere for I won't sell them to you here." The storekeeper said crossing his arms.
Link walked up to him and looked at the storekeeper, "What if I pay for them?"
Deron looked over at Link, "You don't have to do that!"
Link held his hand up so Deron would calm down, "Come on, you know me, even Saria would help."
The storekeeper dropped his hands to his side and gave a reluctant sigh, "Very well he may get whatever he wants, but don't breath a word of it to Midas or he will think I am a traitor."
Link thanked the storekeeper and beckoned for Deron to look around. They both looked at the weapons and Deron found a bow and a quiver of arrows he thought were well crafted. Link found a hookshot that was needed to get up the giant tree so they could enter the temple. He also bought a few bug like bombs.
Deron looked at Link, "What are those?"
Link showed one to Deron, "They are called bombchus, they are moving bombs, they may be useful in the temple."
Deron looked at the bug-like bomb intrigued and gave it back to Link.
Link put the bombs in his bomb bag and bought a couple of potions. He turned to Deron and beckoned for him to follow him.
They exited the shop and Deron walked up behind Link, "Where are we going now? The temple is that way."
Link looked over his shoulder and gave a reassuring smile, "I want Saria to know we are going, and I want her to watch the horses while we are in the temple."
The two walked up to Saria's house and Link knocked on the door.
"Who's there?"
Link laughed, "Its me, Saria, who else?"
Saria opened the door with a smile, "So what did you find out?"
Link looked at her, loosing a little of his smile, "The Deku Tree said that two of the dragons have not been released, and one of them dwells in the Forest Temple."
Saria's eyes filled with fear, "So you're going to stop it?"
Link nodded "Don't worry it should be easy." He said with a bravado he didn't feel
Saria rubbed her eyes and gave another smile, "I guess it should be easy with you and Deron."
Link nodded, "Oh I have a favor to ask you."
Saria nodded, "What is it?"
"Can you watch our horses while we are gone." Link asked.
Saria smiled and giggled, "Of course I will, you should know you don't need to ask a favor. I'm willing to do anything for you."
Link smiled as he and Deron headed for the Lost Woods. They made their way through the woods to the Iron Gate of the Sacred Forest Meadow. Link looked over at Deron who had begun to make his way towards the entrance of the maze. Link followed behind slowly and the two continued through the maze to the stairs and finally up to the courtyard where Link looked at the large tree. He took out a hookshot and pointed it past the grey ledge to a smaller one that was moss covered, and blended in with the top of the wall.
Deron looked at the hook shot, "What are you doing?"
Link concentrated on getting it just right, "Hold onto to me, this is the only way to get up that high cause its impossible to climb." He said softly.
Deron sighed and grabbed Link's waist and stared up at the small ledge, Link shot the small metal arrow and a long chain came from the hook shot, the arrow caught onto the tree and the two shot up to the small ledge, before they could fall, Link and Deron grabbed onto the ledge and the arrow released itself from the tree returning together again. Deron climbed up onto the ledge and helped Link up.
Link brushed himself off and smiled at Deron, "Thanks."
Deron shrugged and smiled, "No problem."
The two looked at the entrance then at each other, they both nodded and slowly entered the Forest Temple.
End Of Chapter 2
Chapter 2
As they walked through the forest Saria looked over at Deron, "What was it like being raised in the Gerudo Valley?"
Deron though about it for a moment, "It's not bad. My father didn't like it but he always told me it would be better if I stayed there."
Saria listened intently and smiled. Soon they came to the Deku tree.
"Hello Saria, Link, how are you this fine morning?"
"We're fine."
The Deku Tree noticed Deron and asked, "Who's this?"
Link turned around to Deron, "Oh! This is Deron."
The Deku Tree stared at Deron for a moment, "Ah...you are the son of Ranon."
Deron nodded his head, "Yes, my father was Ranon the Kokiri, and my mother was Zalika the Gerudo Thief."
The Deku Tree smiled, "For all your life you have never seen the Kokiri Forest, or the village?"
Deron nodded his head again, "I was raised in the Gerudo Valley, but my father told me about the forest and the village so I have wanted to come."
The Deku Tree smiled again, "Then I welcome you to the Kokiri Village."
Deron smiled and bowed to the Deku Tree, "Thank you..."
The three left the Deku Tree. They were heading back to the village when they were approached by Midas, a Kokiri, who was known to pick on Link when he wasn't the Hero of Time. "Link! Who is this man and why have you brought him here to our peaceful village!"
Link looked down at Midas his eyes closed partially afraid that he was going to have to deal with him, "This is Deron...He is a Kokiri and a friend..." he said defensively.
Midas sneared, "You brought the son of Ranon here!? He was a traitor!"
Deron blinked, surprised by the sudden outburst, "What?" He looked around noticing that people were starting to gather, which made him uneasy.
Midas hissed, "Your father left with that Gerudo woman!!! He helped the Gerudos in their valley and he told them about our home! Your father betrayed us, so what makes you think you are welcome here!" He quickly lunged for Deron and pulled out some of the hair that was tucked underneath his hat. The crowd gasped as they saw Deron's bangs of blond with streaks and the tips red as the setting sun. "Look! The hair color of the Gerudos!!!" Deron stepped back distressed as the crowd began to morph into an angry mob.
"Link do something!" Saria whispered. They began to push their way through to get to Deron, but were unsuccessful as the mob began to move like a river. Deron stood still for a moment. Finding an opening he ran away from the mob and the Village heading in the direction of the Lost Woods. Some of the mob followed him to the edge of the Woods while others stood there discussing what had happened.
Midas approached Link and Saria, "Let him go...he is not welcome here. Let him get lost." He sneered. Link waited until Midas had gone and looked at Saria, she nodded slowly and they headed for the Lost Woods.
Deron ran until he was sure no one had followed him. He looked around and sighed as he caught his breath, Some welcome that was... he thought with a huff. He looked around realizing he had gotten lost. He let out a sigh that seemed to echo through the silent forest. He closed his eyes realizing that there was no one there. He continued to walk for hours until he came to a meadow; he looked around listening to the sound of the whispering wind. Small fireflies dimly lit the dark meadow in a soft light. Deron walked around feeling calm. Slowly he made his way through the meadow and left it, as empty as it was when he arrived.
He soon came to a small iron gate; he walked over to a small wooden sign and read it, Sacred Forest Meadow... He slowly entered what he thought was a clearing only to find that it was the entrance to a large maze. Deron sighed and made his way into the large maze. He crossed deep pools and long grass soon finding his way to a fork, Deron went to the right and found himself at a dead end. He looked around and sighed, I hate mazes... he thought turning around and going back the way he came. He came back to the fork and went to the left instead. After a while, and his patience beginning to dwindle he found the exit to the maze and slowly walked out.. He looked around and made his way up a long flight of steps that were surrounded by huge walls of grey and silver stone. He found himself in a courtyard surrounded by four walls of the same stone. There was a small pedestal in the center that had a clear triangle surrounded by three golden triangles that formed a larger on it; to the back of the courtyard was a large tree that grew up high, it held up a ledge made of the same grey and silver stone that stuck out of the back wall.
Deron climbed up the tree and sat cross-legged on the ledge. He pulled out from his bag a silver flute encrusted with red, gree, and blue gems. Deron put the flute to his lips and blew into it making a gentle note that echoed through the courtyard and the meadow.
At the entrance of the Sacred Forest Meadow Link paused and stared at the opened gate, "He went to our secret spot."
"I'm surprised, and glad that he made it through the maze." Saria said softly. She put her hand to her ear moving a little bit of her green hair so she could hear better. "Hear that?"
Link paused and listened carefully; he closed his eyes and listened to the breeze. He could hear the faint sound of Deron's flute. He turned to Saria and beckoned for her to follow.
Saria nodded and the two made their way quickly through the maze. They had gone to the small courtyard enough times to easily find their way through the maze. At the end, they quickly ran up the steps and into the courtyard where they found Deron entranced in his music. Saria looked at Link who motioned for her not to speak, he stared at Deron realizing that something bothered him; something that Midas said struck a nerve.
Link slowly walked up to the ledge and looked up at him, "Deron is there something you want to talk about?"
Deron opened his eyes and stopped playing. He peered over the ledge "I don't mean to be rude but if I could I would like to talk to you alone..." he replied.
Link looked over at Saria, she slowly nodded and headed out of the courtyard to the maze. Link climbed up the tree and sat next to Deron letting his legs dangle over the edge. "So what seems to be bugging you?" he asked, "If its what Midas said don't listen to him...even if it's true, you're still Kokiri."
Deron looked at Link with a comforted smile, "No, its not that, when Midas spoke to me, I knew what he said was true...except there was something that bothered me." Link looked at Deron, "What's that?"
"Its strange, all my life I was raised in the valley and my father told me that it was because it was safer in the valley...but what I didn't realize until now was...I think he was trying to keep me from coming here..."
Link stared at Deron letting what he said sink in, "That's ridiculous!" he finally said.
Deron looked over at Link, "Why is that?"
Link placed a hand on his shoulder, "Because why would he want to do that to someone he cares about."
Deron thought about it long and hard finally getting a smile, "You're right. Besides, we have more important things to worry about. Such as the seven dragons."
Link pat Deron on the back agreeing with him, "After we rest we'll go down to the Deku Tree and see if he can help us in any way."
Deron nodded, the two stood up and made their way down the tree and out of the courtyard, meeting up with Saria. The three friends made their way back to the village.
Back in the village Link and Deron walked Saria to her home where they said goodnight. As they walked to Link's home Deron looked around and got a panicked look on his face, "Where is Orin? And Epona?"
Link looked around "I don't know..." he brought out his ocarina and played Epona's song. As always the Umber horse came up to him, he patted her and looked over at Deron, "How do you call for your horse?"
Deron blinked and pulled out his flute and played a soft playful tune, off in the distance Orin heard him and was soon spotted trotting over. Deron grabbed Orin's reins and smiled, "Guess we both call our horses in a similar way." He said,
Link laughed and they made their way to Link's house. They tied their horses up and climbed up the tree. Link looked around realizing that everything was too small for him.
Deron came up behind him and looked at the small bed, "I'm guessing you weren't always this tall...?"
Link blushed a little embarrassed, "Kokiri's aren't really that tall to begin with." He said still looking at the bed.
Deron shrugged and walked past Link, "The roof is fine, but it looks like we are just going to have to sleep on the floor."
Link nodded and set down his sword, shield and belongings and layed
down on the floor.
Navi came flying in through the window and landed on Links nose, "You're going to sleep already?"
Link opened his eyes and looked at Navi, "Yes I am...we all have a long day and if I have that dream again I want to be able to at least have it early enough where I can go back to sleep."
Navi giggled and flew into Link's hat.
Deron looked over at Link, "What dream?" he asked.
Link looked over at Deron and described the dream, about him dressed for battle, the two other people he couldn't recognize, and the large beast descendeding from the sky and moving to attack.
Deron listened and thought about it for a long time, staring at the ceiling as he did. "You know...that monster in your dream could be the result of the seven dragons becoming one...and maybe...this is fate's way of getting the two of us to meet."
Link nodded in agreement, "But who could be the third person?"
Deron shrugged, "Beats me."
Link sighed not wanting that as an answer.
"Lets sleep and we can talk to the Deku Tree tomorrow." Deron yawned.
Link nodded and closed his eyes. He remained asleep for a long time because his mind was still very active, and full of questions.
In the morning Link woke up to an empty room. He climbed down the tree and found Deron feeding Orin and Epona. Link smiled and walked over to him, "Ready to get answers?"
Deron nodded and the two walked over to the Deku Tree, it was early in the morning so most of the villagers were still asleep. They walked over to the sleeping Deku Tree and looked at each other for a moment.
Link walked up and gently tapped the tree, "Excuse me Deku Tree but we would like to ask you something."
The Deku tree rustled his leaves and opened his eyes, "Link! You're here early. What do you need to ask me?"
Deron stepped forward "I would like to ask what you know about the Seven Dragons of Hyrule."
The Deku Tree stared at Deron for a moment "The Seven Dragons? They are monsters of the elements. If I remember correctly they were bred and raised to control one element and take over their given land."
Link nodded, "We know this but who would create such monsters? And who sealed them?"
The Deku Tree rustled his leaves again, "Patience young Link, in order to fight your enemy you must know them." He said, sensing Link's tension, "The Dragons were created by Gannondorf long before you fought him. Gannon wanted weapons that would be able to take over Hyrule without causing too much hassle, so he bred a White Dragon with the elements and created The Seven. He set them loose on Zora's Kingdom, Goron City, the Gerudo Valley, Hyrule Castle, Kokiri Village, Lake Hylia, and the Thundering valley. With the dragons loose the world of Hyrule would have been under Gannon's control. But the King of Hyrule was not going to give up, using most of his strength and power, he sealed the dragons away in the cities making sure they would never come out. Unfortunately someone has broken the seals and now the dragons are loose, except for the dragons of earth and wind."
Deron looked at the Deku Tree, "The Dragon of Earth is here?"
The Deku Tree nodded.
"Then where is the Dragon of Wind?" Deron asked getting anxious.
The Deku Tree looked over at Link, "The Dragon of Wind is in Hyrule in the Temple of Time. The Dragon of Earth is in the Forest Temple."
Link paused not saying anything, The Forest Temple...Deron and Me were sitting near the entrance...
Deron looked over at Link, "Is there something wrong?"
Link shook his head, "We were near the entrance of the temple when you ran off."
Deron took a step back, "Then we should go back!"
The Deku Tree rustled his leaves again, "You might want to buy some things from the shop first. The dragons are not as easy as you think Deron."
Deron sighed, "Thank you, but I'll be fine, Link I'll meet you at the shop, don't stay too long."
Link just nodded, as he couldn't say anything as he watched Deron run to the Village.
The Deku Tree looked at Link with a look of interest, "You seem troubled, care to tell?"
Link looked back over at the Deku Tree, "I've been having a nightmare lately, I'm standing in a place I don't recognize, and there are two people beside me, then out of the sky red as blood, comes this monster with multiple heads and eyes. I cant make it out, but it comes lunging at us, but I always wake up after that."
The Deku Tree closed his eyes and let out a sigh, "Link, things happen for a reason and one thing I can tell you is that Deron is one of those people beside you, and the monster you are fighting is what will happen if you fail in containing all seven dragons..."
Link fell silent and stared at the forest floor, he looked back up at the tree his blue eyes filled with fear, "Who's the other person? And what happens if I do fail?" The Deku Tree rustled his branches, "I do not know who the third person is, and about you failing, I don't believe you will."
Link nodded and slowly left the Deku Tree. He made his way towards the village deep in thought. He wondered who it was that also had to fight with them, as well as what happened if he failed. I have to seal them, what happens if I can't...what if the person who set them free releases them...is that what the monster in my dreams are...a seven headed dragon that can control all the elements. Link shuddered at the thought and decided not to dwell on it any longer, the first dragon that dwelled in the Forest may not have been released but if he could destroy it, or seal it forever then the power of seven dragons would not be as strong. He entered the village and walked over to the weapons and potions shop. There he found Deron arguing with the owner.
"I cannot sell to you, Midas told me not too." The storekeeper said.
Deron stared at the storekeeper annoyed and frustrated, "I have done nothing! Besides I am going to help your village!"
"Even so but you will have to find your weapons elsewhere for I won't sell them to you here." The storekeeper said crossing his arms.
Link walked up to him and looked at the storekeeper, "What if I pay for them?"
Deron looked over at Link, "You don't have to do that!"
Link held his hand up so Deron would calm down, "Come on, you know me, even Saria would help."
The storekeeper dropped his hands to his side and gave a reluctant sigh, "Very well he may get whatever he wants, but don't breath a word of it to Midas or he will think I am a traitor."
Link thanked the storekeeper and beckoned for Deron to look around. They both looked at the weapons and Deron found a bow and a quiver of arrows he thought were well crafted. Link found a hookshot that was needed to get up the giant tree so they could enter the temple. He also bought a few bug like bombs.
Deron looked at Link, "What are those?"
Link showed one to Deron, "They are called bombchus, they are moving bombs, they may be useful in the temple."
Deron looked at the bug-like bomb intrigued and gave it back to Link.
Link put the bombs in his bomb bag and bought a couple of potions. He turned to Deron and beckoned for him to follow him.
They exited the shop and Deron walked up behind Link, "Where are we going now? The temple is that way."
Link looked over his shoulder and gave a reassuring smile, "I want Saria to know we are going, and I want her to watch the horses while we are in the temple."
The two walked up to Saria's house and Link knocked on the door.
"Who's there?"
Link laughed, "Its me, Saria, who else?"
Saria opened the door with a smile, "So what did you find out?"
Link looked at her, loosing a little of his smile, "The Deku Tree said that two of the dragons have not been released, and one of them dwells in the Forest Temple."
Saria's eyes filled with fear, "So you're going to stop it?"
Link nodded "Don't worry it should be easy." He said with a bravado he didn't feel
Saria rubbed her eyes and gave another smile, "I guess it should be easy with you and Deron."
Link nodded, "Oh I have a favor to ask you."
Saria nodded, "What is it?"
"Can you watch our horses while we are gone." Link asked.
Saria smiled and giggled, "Of course I will, you should know you don't need to ask a favor. I'm willing to do anything for you."
Link smiled as he and Deron headed for the Lost Woods. They made their way through the woods to the Iron Gate of the Sacred Forest Meadow. Link looked over at Deron who had begun to make his way towards the entrance of the maze. Link followed behind slowly and the two continued through the maze to the stairs and finally up to the courtyard where Link looked at the large tree. He took out a hookshot and pointed it past the grey ledge to a smaller one that was moss covered, and blended in with the top of the wall.
Deron looked at the hook shot, "What are you doing?"
Link concentrated on getting it just right, "Hold onto to me, this is the only way to get up that high cause its impossible to climb." He said softly.
Deron sighed and grabbed Link's waist and stared up at the small ledge, Link shot the small metal arrow and a long chain came from the hook shot, the arrow caught onto the tree and the two shot up to the small ledge, before they could fall, Link and Deron grabbed onto the ledge and the arrow released itself from the tree returning together again. Deron climbed up onto the ledge and helped Link up.
Link brushed himself off and smiled at Deron, "Thanks."
Deron shrugged and smiled, "No problem."
The two looked at the entrance then at each other, they both nodded and slowly entered the Forest Temple.
End Of Chapter 2