Chapter 2
Written By Illuminet
Disclaimer: Most (if not all) of the characters appearing within this story do not belong to me, but rather, are creations of the brilliant minds of Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo. I don't claim any of them as my own.
"..."-Indicate Speech
'...'-Indicate Thought
=...=-Indicate Sign language
+...+-Indicate Telepathy
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The three travelers: the man, the fairy, and the boat made their way to the Hylia Seaport. Many large sailing ships were already docked at the harbor as sailors were unloading goods they obtained overseas to the merchants. Some of the sailors who were resting saw the tiny boat come closer. Their look was one of bewilderment. This was most likely since absolutely no one travels on a small ship where dangerous sea monsters lurked.
"That guy must have a few nails loose or something."
Commented one sailor as the ship stopped near one of the side bridges that were used to park the ship and remove goods. The man put the sail down, not bother to tie his boat, and jumped onto the bridge. The man they saw was a different sight to behold: a youth garbed in a long forest green tunic that was tied by a red belt on his waist. He had white under garments of white covering what the tunic couldn't. Perhaps what was most surprising of all was that he had a thick baldric draped on his shoulder to support a beautiful crafted sword and a Hylian Shield.
"Who are you, stranger?"
Asked another sailor to the man. The sailor was ignored as the man walked passed them. The sailors were insulted but decided not to do anything because like it or not, the traveler looked very powerful, more than capable to take them on regardless of his gentle appearance compared to their gruff ones.
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+Try and stay hidden, Navi. I don't want anymore attention then I'm already getting with your presence known to these people.+
The man said to his fairy companion within her mind. The fairy obliged by staying within his green hood cap. She removed her blue glowing aura to not attract attention as she looked around the bustling merchant town within the port. Navi kept herself well hidden in the tresses of golden hair on her master's head. Without her protective aura, she looked like a pint sized Hylian woman with a fair pale complexion and long flowing blue hair, which was just a slight shade lighter than her small blue dress to cover her bare essentials.
+Wow, it's so busy here.+
Navi commented as she also used telepathy, not something she used often since she would rather talk, but it had it's uses in carrying a personal conversation on the inside while it seemed as if nothing was happening on the outside. Navi could understand why her master wanted as little attention drawn to him as there was now as he got mixed reactions from the masses: Many a beautiful woman, married or unmarried stared at his well hidden body hungrily. Although his tunic covered his well toned torso from view, and the thick leather gauntlets and long boots covered about half his arms and legs, the skin tight fabric of his undergarments did little to hide his strong muscles that could be seen, honed from countless years of physical training such as martial arts, swordplay, and archery to name a few. His skin was flawless with a healthy light tan to accentuate his appearance from many long travels, which, in the eyes of the woman was perfect.
'And why not? My master is like a god on this world to the many woman who spy a glance at his features.'
Navi thought to herself. Since she was his traveling companion, she was not at all jealous of any of the female onlookers. Her master forsake the love of women, preferring an adventure anyday over them. In the deep recesses of her mind, Navi felt it unfair, since she harbored a deep love for her master, ever since the two first met and he came and nursed her back to health when she had been gravely injured. Even if unfair, there was a little happiness in her about his forsaking ways in a little twisted sense: Since she was a fairy and could not have him like a normal Hylian woman, a normal Hylian woman could not have him because he would reject her for any dangerous adventure. Of course, to the male half of the onlookers, her master was something to be loathed, since he was so physically beautiful and perfect.
+We'll be out on the field soon Navi. Sorry to have to keep you cooped up there, but please bare it a little longer.+
Her master told her. Being mute on the outside could probably be considered his flaw amongst his godly perfectness. If he could talk normally, Navi was sure he could swoon any female as easily as walking. Unknown to many, and much to Navi's delight, her master was the most polite and gentle person she had ever met, and she met a lot of people in her life. This politeness could be dropped easily, however, when his competitive and aggressive nature surfaced during dangerous situations like dungeon hunting and the like.
+Okay Navi, you may come out now.+
He said. Navi regained her glow and zipped out of his cap to look around.
"It's been a while since we've been on Hyrule, master."
Navi stated. Hyrule was the largest island on the great sea, and due to that, was obviously the most populated. It also had several little islands around it as well. This island was usually the most adventure laden of all the other major islands like Termina, Koholint, Holodrum and Lybrinna to name a few.
+Yes, it has been a while hasn't it?...of course you can.+
The last part of his telepathic speech puzzled Navi.
"I don't understand, master."
Navi told him. Although her face could not be seen, if it could be, it would show incredible confusion. Her master graced her with a small light hearted smile.
+Sorry, I was just bidding King of Red Lions farewell so that he may leave the island in search of his own adventures.+
He told her. Navi understood, feeling slightly embarrassed that she forgot about their other companion. King of Red Lions was a living ship that had accompanied her master even before she knew him. It was a truly faithful ship that could move on it's own, though not quite as fast as it could with a sail on it. It told her that it had met the master a long time ago. Another thing their master had was immortality, something unknown to the world except the three themselves. He considered it a double edge sword, both a blessing and a curse: He could go on adventures so many times and as long as he wanted to throughout the ages, yet, good friends made through these adventures would be lost to him over time as well.
"I should have figured that's who you were speaking to. Anyway, where should we head out to, master?"
Navi asked. The man put a hand to his chin in thought for a bit.
+Let's head to Lon Lon Ranch. We can get there in a couple of days by foot, rest there for a bit, then take a couple more days to head to Hyrule Castle Town.+
He concluded as he began walking through the large field. Even though it was a little before noon, Navi was already aware that they would not stop for lunch. Her master didn't need nourishment to keep up his brisk pace, and if she got tired of flying, she could rest in his cap.
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As predicted, the duo made there way to the large structure of Lon Lon Ranch. Being the only ranch in Hyrule, it was very prosperous and was about the size of a small town.
+It's been about two hundred years since I was last in this ranch. It looks like it got bigger. I wonder if the Lon family still own it.+
Her master said. For Navi, it had only been about forty years. Since she was such a high ranking fairy, Navi could repeatedly get the blessings of extended youth from the Fairy Realm repeatedly. In a way she could be said to be immortal just as her master and boat companion. However, unlike them, to her knowledge, she always had to get it every twenty years, as that was the normal amount of time a high rank fairy has to live outside the Fairy Realm. Low level fairies could not last long outside the realm, so many build up their rank to live outside extended periods of time.
"Shall we go, master?"
Navi asked. Her master nodded. She hid within the confines of his cap again as he walked past the opened iron gates into the ranch.
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+This place is huge...+
Navi heard her master say. She also spied around from on top of his head. Wooden buildings lined the heavy stone wall that surround the and protect the ranch. Since it was a little after noon when the two got there, many workers had already ate lunch and were hard at work again. As the traveler made his way along the path to the large opened area where the horses ran about, many workers randomly began staring at him. It was pretty much the same as when he walked through the seaport town a couple of days back: males loathing and females admiring as he walked by. Some females stopped working and hollered at him to get his attention, while some of the younger males tried to bait him into a fight. The older, wiser male worker simply ignored the traveler, most of them knowing that a fight with the traveler to impress the women would be in vain since the traveler seemed to be extremely powerful.
+Great...more annoying looks I'm graced with.+
Her master told her, making Navi chuckle. They were now in the large fenced area where horses roamed about. Outside of the fence many worker were spread out along area, tending to either cows or cuckoos for the most part. As the traveler made his way to the opening of the fenced area, he could pick up the sounds of melodic voice.
+Sounds like someone is singing, master.+
Navi said. He nodded.
+I think you right. It's that girl over there.+
He pointed to a red headed woman who's back was faced to them. From that view they could make out that she wore a yellow bandanna around her slender neck, a white blouse, and a long purple skirt covered most of her body. Her singing was having an affect on the horses, from what the companions could tell, as horse after horse would come around once in a while to simply stay besides her, as if to listen to her song, then leaving to play, only to come back again.
+She's dressed in a slightly higher manner compared to the other workers. She might be the owner.+
Navi concluded. Her master nodded.
+Probably. I guess were just going to have to ask her. Hope she knows sign language.+
He walked toward the woman, then tapped her shoulder gently. She stopped her singing to turn around. There was a long pause before the woman spoke.
"M...May I help y...you?"
She stuttered. From her hiding spot, Navi could clearly see that the woman looked at her master with those same hungry eyes of other females. Although in their early travels, Navi would get jealous of this, now that they were together a lot, it was actually funny to see women squirm under her master's gaze. Her master gestured to the woman with his hands.
=I am curious to know if you are the owner of this ranch.=
He stated. The woman stared blankly, clearing not understanding him.
"I'm sorry sir, but I don't understand sign language. Since your using it, you must be mute."
She told him. She surprisingly didn't stutter, most likely since her attention was drawn to his hands rather than his eyes. Any female who gazed into the infinite navy blue eyes would probably remain trapped in it if not for blinking.
+Maybe I should talk to her, master?+
Navi suggested.
+Yes, I suppose. Land dwelling Hylians tend to be very wary of people with fairies for some reason, though, Be careful not to get swatted.+
Once master and servant were in agreement, Navi made her presence known.
"I'm sorry, miss, but as you've concluded, my master is mute. He wants to know if your the owner of the ranch."
Navi stated. The redhead looked in wonder at the blue ball of light.
"Wow, are you a fairy? I never heard of adults traveling with fairy companions. I thought only kokiris do that. Oh, sorry, I guess I'm a little out of line. I'm not the owner, but I am the daughter of the owner. His name is Talon."
The woman concluded. Navi bobbed up and down in the air, as if nodding.
"Where is your father, then? We would like to speak to him."
Navi told her.
"Our house is the biggest one on the left wall. It's nearest to the entrance. By the way, what's your master's name?"
The woman asked the fairy as she turned her attention to the young looking man again.
"His name...well...um, he doesn't have one. He's just master to me."
That was a lie. Navi knew her master's name, but he rarely, if ever, gave it out.
"Is that so...well seeing as you have a fairy, why don't I call you Fairy Boy?"
The woman asked. Although he really didn't like it, he chose not to really care about it and simply shrugged his shoulders.
"Great! Well, my name is Malon, it was nice meeting you, Fairy Boy."
She told him, holding out her hand in greeting. He took it and shook briefly before walking back towards the entrance of the ranch. Navi went into his cap again.
+Fairy Boy, huh? You sure you want her calling you that, master?+
Navi asked him. He would have shrugged again, but it would seem strange out in public when it seemed he wasn't talking to someone
+What does it matter? She doesn't need to know it.+
Her master said before he looked towards the largest house near the entrance, just as Malon had said. Finding the door to be unlocked, the man simply opened it and walked in without knocking. He was greeted by a tall, obese man behind a counter. The man's clothing was a bit higher up compared to the workers, so the traveler knew he must have been Talon, the owner. The man had a thick mustache growing and was balding. He looked quite gruff and intimidating, but his eyes shone with a gentle light.
"Something I can do for you, mister?"
The man asked as he wiped his hands on a thick apron that covered over his denim overalls. Hoping the man's reaction would be like his daughter's, the traveler allowed Navi out once more.
"Yes. My master is mute, but was hoping you could provide us a place of rest. We only want to stay the night, if that's okay."
Navi told Talon.
"Oh, a fairy, huh? Well sir, it's ten rupees for the night. Is that acceptable?"
Talon asked the man, not really minding the fairy at all. The traveler reached for a small wallet that was in a hidden compartment of his baldric. He took out two blue rupees and gave them to Talon. After a small inspection, Talon nodded and took out a small key ring with two keys from under the counter and handing them to the traveler.
"The Inn here is the large building opposite of this one. The first key unlocks the front door, and the second one with the number is the one to your room. Please give the key back tomorrow before you leave."
Talon instructed. The man nodded to the owner before leaving for the opposite building. Once at the front door, the traveler unlocked it with the first key and walked inside, making sure he locked the door after him. Once in the Inn, he noticed it was rather dark
+Navi, it's pretty dark in here. Please shine some light on the situation.+
He told his fairy. She complied by flying out of his cap and increasing her usual glow so that more light could be shed in the dark room.
"Looks like the candle went out. There's no windows on the first floor, huh?"
Navi asked. She used some magic to create a spark that would ignite the wick of candle in a small glass lantern that hung from the ceiling. She repeated this process with two other lanterns she found within the room.
"I wonder why Talon doesn't just move in here as the Inn keeper."
Navi said as the two made their way up a flight of stairs that where revealed once enough candle light shown.
+Probably since that is his home. He can also better play his role as a shop keeper there as well. Looks like this is the room.+
The room was about halfway through the hall. The hall itself only had one window near the end of it, so a little sun light shown through. After unlocking the door to the room, Navi had to light one more candle on a small desk. The room had a pleasant glow to it. Besides the small desk was a small table with a chair, where the traveler put down most of his belongings. There was one bed near the wall closest by the door, with a small dresser besides it. Leaning his sword against the bed post for easy access in case of emergencies, the man began to remove his long boots, placing them by the sword. He then removed his leather gauntlets and placed them side by side on the dresser, and lastly, removed his cap and letting his long hair spill out from it's confines.
+Well, Navi, I'm going to get some sleep to rejuvenate a bit. It's still day time, so if you want to explore a bit, I'll let you, just stay out of trouble.+
He told her. He went to a small curtained window opposite of the bed and opened it slightly, so Navi could get out through there.
"I think I will explore a little bit. Do you want me to wake you up early tomorrow, master?"
Navi asked as she flew to the window sill. He nodded simply.
+Yes. Be careful, okay?+
Navi agreed as she flew out the window. The man only closed the curtains so light wouldn't filter in, and made his way towards the bed.
'It will be another long walk, so I might as well get what rest I can.'
The traveler thought as he slipped under the covers and closed his eyes.
***TBC***
Note: Here's the first chapter. I apologize for getting a little too descriptive on parts of this chapter. That's a habit I got to try and break out of.
Written By Illuminet
Disclaimer: Most (if not all) of the characters appearing within this story do not belong to me, but rather, are creations of the brilliant minds of Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo. I don't claim any of them as my own.
"..."-Indicate Speech
'...'-Indicate Thought
=...=-Indicate Sign language
+...+-Indicate Telepathy
------
The three travelers: the man, the fairy, and the boat made their way to the Hylia Seaport. Many large sailing ships were already docked at the harbor as sailors were unloading goods they obtained overseas to the merchants. Some of the sailors who were resting saw the tiny boat come closer. Their look was one of bewilderment. This was most likely since absolutely no one travels on a small ship where dangerous sea monsters lurked.
"That guy must have a few nails loose or something."
Commented one sailor as the ship stopped near one of the side bridges that were used to park the ship and remove goods. The man put the sail down, not bother to tie his boat, and jumped onto the bridge. The man they saw was a different sight to behold: a youth garbed in a long forest green tunic that was tied by a red belt on his waist. He had white under garments of white covering what the tunic couldn't. Perhaps what was most surprising of all was that he had a thick baldric draped on his shoulder to support a beautiful crafted sword and a Hylian Shield.
"Who are you, stranger?"
Asked another sailor to the man. The sailor was ignored as the man walked passed them. The sailors were insulted but decided not to do anything because like it or not, the traveler looked very powerful, more than capable to take them on regardless of his gentle appearance compared to their gruff ones.
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+Try and stay hidden, Navi. I don't want anymore attention then I'm already getting with your presence known to these people.+
The man said to his fairy companion within her mind. The fairy obliged by staying within his green hood cap. She removed her blue glowing aura to not attract attention as she looked around the bustling merchant town within the port. Navi kept herself well hidden in the tresses of golden hair on her master's head. Without her protective aura, she looked like a pint sized Hylian woman with a fair pale complexion and long flowing blue hair, which was just a slight shade lighter than her small blue dress to cover her bare essentials.
+Wow, it's so busy here.+
Navi commented as she also used telepathy, not something she used often since she would rather talk, but it had it's uses in carrying a personal conversation on the inside while it seemed as if nothing was happening on the outside. Navi could understand why her master wanted as little attention drawn to him as there was now as he got mixed reactions from the masses: Many a beautiful woman, married or unmarried stared at his well hidden body hungrily. Although his tunic covered his well toned torso from view, and the thick leather gauntlets and long boots covered about half his arms and legs, the skin tight fabric of his undergarments did little to hide his strong muscles that could be seen, honed from countless years of physical training such as martial arts, swordplay, and archery to name a few. His skin was flawless with a healthy light tan to accentuate his appearance from many long travels, which, in the eyes of the woman was perfect.
'And why not? My master is like a god on this world to the many woman who spy a glance at his features.'
Navi thought to herself. Since she was his traveling companion, she was not at all jealous of any of the female onlookers. Her master forsake the love of women, preferring an adventure anyday over them. In the deep recesses of her mind, Navi felt it unfair, since she harbored a deep love for her master, ever since the two first met and he came and nursed her back to health when she had been gravely injured. Even if unfair, there was a little happiness in her about his forsaking ways in a little twisted sense: Since she was a fairy and could not have him like a normal Hylian woman, a normal Hylian woman could not have him because he would reject her for any dangerous adventure. Of course, to the male half of the onlookers, her master was something to be loathed, since he was so physically beautiful and perfect.
+We'll be out on the field soon Navi. Sorry to have to keep you cooped up there, but please bare it a little longer.+
Her master told her. Being mute on the outside could probably be considered his flaw amongst his godly perfectness. If he could talk normally, Navi was sure he could swoon any female as easily as walking. Unknown to many, and much to Navi's delight, her master was the most polite and gentle person she had ever met, and she met a lot of people in her life. This politeness could be dropped easily, however, when his competitive and aggressive nature surfaced during dangerous situations like dungeon hunting and the like.
+Okay Navi, you may come out now.+
He said. Navi regained her glow and zipped out of his cap to look around.
"It's been a while since we've been on Hyrule, master."
Navi stated. Hyrule was the largest island on the great sea, and due to that, was obviously the most populated. It also had several little islands around it as well. This island was usually the most adventure laden of all the other major islands like Termina, Koholint, Holodrum and Lybrinna to name a few.
+Yes, it has been a while hasn't it?...of course you can.+
The last part of his telepathic speech puzzled Navi.
"I don't understand, master."
Navi told him. Although her face could not be seen, if it could be, it would show incredible confusion. Her master graced her with a small light hearted smile.
+Sorry, I was just bidding King of Red Lions farewell so that he may leave the island in search of his own adventures.+
He told her. Navi understood, feeling slightly embarrassed that she forgot about their other companion. King of Red Lions was a living ship that had accompanied her master even before she knew him. It was a truly faithful ship that could move on it's own, though not quite as fast as it could with a sail on it. It told her that it had met the master a long time ago. Another thing their master had was immortality, something unknown to the world except the three themselves. He considered it a double edge sword, both a blessing and a curse: He could go on adventures so many times and as long as he wanted to throughout the ages, yet, good friends made through these adventures would be lost to him over time as well.
"I should have figured that's who you were speaking to. Anyway, where should we head out to, master?"
Navi asked. The man put a hand to his chin in thought for a bit.
+Let's head to Lon Lon Ranch. We can get there in a couple of days by foot, rest there for a bit, then take a couple more days to head to Hyrule Castle Town.+
He concluded as he began walking through the large field. Even though it was a little before noon, Navi was already aware that they would not stop for lunch. Her master didn't need nourishment to keep up his brisk pace, and if she got tired of flying, she could rest in his cap.
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As predicted, the duo made there way to the large structure of Lon Lon Ranch. Being the only ranch in Hyrule, it was very prosperous and was about the size of a small town.
+It's been about two hundred years since I was last in this ranch. It looks like it got bigger. I wonder if the Lon family still own it.+
Her master said. For Navi, it had only been about forty years. Since she was such a high ranking fairy, Navi could repeatedly get the blessings of extended youth from the Fairy Realm repeatedly. In a way she could be said to be immortal just as her master and boat companion. However, unlike them, to her knowledge, she always had to get it every twenty years, as that was the normal amount of time a high rank fairy has to live outside the Fairy Realm. Low level fairies could not last long outside the realm, so many build up their rank to live outside extended periods of time.
"Shall we go, master?"
Navi asked. Her master nodded. She hid within the confines of his cap again as he walked past the opened iron gates into the ranch.
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+This place is huge...+
Navi heard her master say. She also spied around from on top of his head. Wooden buildings lined the heavy stone wall that surround the and protect the ranch. Since it was a little after noon when the two got there, many workers had already ate lunch and were hard at work again. As the traveler made his way along the path to the large opened area where the horses ran about, many workers randomly began staring at him. It was pretty much the same as when he walked through the seaport town a couple of days back: males loathing and females admiring as he walked by. Some females stopped working and hollered at him to get his attention, while some of the younger males tried to bait him into a fight. The older, wiser male worker simply ignored the traveler, most of them knowing that a fight with the traveler to impress the women would be in vain since the traveler seemed to be extremely powerful.
+Great...more annoying looks I'm graced with.+
Her master told her, making Navi chuckle. They were now in the large fenced area where horses roamed about. Outside of the fence many worker were spread out along area, tending to either cows or cuckoos for the most part. As the traveler made his way to the opening of the fenced area, he could pick up the sounds of melodic voice.
+Sounds like someone is singing, master.+
Navi said. He nodded.
+I think you right. It's that girl over there.+
He pointed to a red headed woman who's back was faced to them. From that view they could make out that she wore a yellow bandanna around her slender neck, a white blouse, and a long purple skirt covered most of her body. Her singing was having an affect on the horses, from what the companions could tell, as horse after horse would come around once in a while to simply stay besides her, as if to listen to her song, then leaving to play, only to come back again.
+She's dressed in a slightly higher manner compared to the other workers. She might be the owner.+
Navi concluded. Her master nodded.
+Probably. I guess were just going to have to ask her. Hope she knows sign language.+
He walked toward the woman, then tapped her shoulder gently. She stopped her singing to turn around. There was a long pause before the woman spoke.
"M...May I help y...you?"
She stuttered. From her hiding spot, Navi could clearly see that the woman looked at her master with those same hungry eyes of other females. Although in their early travels, Navi would get jealous of this, now that they were together a lot, it was actually funny to see women squirm under her master's gaze. Her master gestured to the woman with his hands.
=I am curious to know if you are the owner of this ranch.=
He stated. The woman stared blankly, clearing not understanding him.
"I'm sorry sir, but I don't understand sign language. Since your using it, you must be mute."
She told him. She surprisingly didn't stutter, most likely since her attention was drawn to his hands rather than his eyes. Any female who gazed into the infinite navy blue eyes would probably remain trapped in it if not for blinking.
+Maybe I should talk to her, master?+
Navi suggested.
+Yes, I suppose. Land dwelling Hylians tend to be very wary of people with fairies for some reason, though, Be careful not to get swatted.+
Once master and servant were in agreement, Navi made her presence known.
"I'm sorry, miss, but as you've concluded, my master is mute. He wants to know if your the owner of the ranch."
Navi stated. The redhead looked in wonder at the blue ball of light.
"Wow, are you a fairy? I never heard of adults traveling with fairy companions. I thought only kokiris do that. Oh, sorry, I guess I'm a little out of line. I'm not the owner, but I am the daughter of the owner. His name is Talon."
The woman concluded. Navi bobbed up and down in the air, as if nodding.
"Where is your father, then? We would like to speak to him."
Navi told her.
"Our house is the biggest one on the left wall. It's nearest to the entrance. By the way, what's your master's name?"
The woman asked the fairy as she turned her attention to the young looking man again.
"His name...well...um, he doesn't have one. He's just master to me."
That was a lie. Navi knew her master's name, but he rarely, if ever, gave it out.
"Is that so...well seeing as you have a fairy, why don't I call you Fairy Boy?"
The woman asked. Although he really didn't like it, he chose not to really care about it and simply shrugged his shoulders.
"Great! Well, my name is Malon, it was nice meeting you, Fairy Boy."
She told him, holding out her hand in greeting. He took it and shook briefly before walking back towards the entrance of the ranch. Navi went into his cap again.
+Fairy Boy, huh? You sure you want her calling you that, master?+
Navi asked him. He would have shrugged again, but it would seem strange out in public when it seemed he wasn't talking to someone
+What does it matter? She doesn't need to know it.+
Her master said before he looked towards the largest house near the entrance, just as Malon had said. Finding the door to be unlocked, the man simply opened it and walked in without knocking. He was greeted by a tall, obese man behind a counter. The man's clothing was a bit higher up compared to the workers, so the traveler knew he must have been Talon, the owner. The man had a thick mustache growing and was balding. He looked quite gruff and intimidating, but his eyes shone with a gentle light.
"Something I can do for you, mister?"
The man asked as he wiped his hands on a thick apron that covered over his denim overalls. Hoping the man's reaction would be like his daughter's, the traveler allowed Navi out once more.
"Yes. My master is mute, but was hoping you could provide us a place of rest. We only want to stay the night, if that's okay."
Navi told Talon.
"Oh, a fairy, huh? Well sir, it's ten rupees for the night. Is that acceptable?"
Talon asked the man, not really minding the fairy at all. The traveler reached for a small wallet that was in a hidden compartment of his baldric. He took out two blue rupees and gave them to Talon. After a small inspection, Talon nodded and took out a small key ring with two keys from under the counter and handing them to the traveler.
"The Inn here is the large building opposite of this one. The first key unlocks the front door, and the second one with the number is the one to your room. Please give the key back tomorrow before you leave."
Talon instructed. The man nodded to the owner before leaving for the opposite building. Once at the front door, the traveler unlocked it with the first key and walked inside, making sure he locked the door after him. Once in the Inn, he noticed it was rather dark
+Navi, it's pretty dark in here. Please shine some light on the situation.+
He told his fairy. She complied by flying out of his cap and increasing her usual glow so that more light could be shed in the dark room.
"Looks like the candle went out. There's no windows on the first floor, huh?"
Navi asked. She used some magic to create a spark that would ignite the wick of candle in a small glass lantern that hung from the ceiling. She repeated this process with two other lanterns she found within the room.
"I wonder why Talon doesn't just move in here as the Inn keeper."
Navi said as the two made their way up a flight of stairs that where revealed once enough candle light shown.
+Probably since that is his home. He can also better play his role as a shop keeper there as well. Looks like this is the room.+
The room was about halfway through the hall. The hall itself only had one window near the end of it, so a little sun light shown through. After unlocking the door to the room, Navi had to light one more candle on a small desk. The room had a pleasant glow to it. Besides the small desk was a small table with a chair, where the traveler put down most of his belongings. There was one bed near the wall closest by the door, with a small dresser besides it. Leaning his sword against the bed post for easy access in case of emergencies, the man began to remove his long boots, placing them by the sword. He then removed his leather gauntlets and placed them side by side on the dresser, and lastly, removed his cap and letting his long hair spill out from it's confines.
+Well, Navi, I'm going to get some sleep to rejuvenate a bit. It's still day time, so if you want to explore a bit, I'll let you, just stay out of trouble.+
He told her. He went to a small curtained window opposite of the bed and opened it slightly, so Navi could get out through there.
"I think I will explore a little bit. Do you want me to wake you up early tomorrow, master?"
Navi asked as she flew to the window sill. He nodded simply.
+Yes. Be careful, okay?+
Navi agreed as she flew out the window. The man only closed the curtains so light wouldn't filter in, and made his way towards the bed.
'It will be another long walk, so I might as well get what rest I can.'
The traveler thought as he slipped under the covers and closed his eyes.
***TBC***
Note: Here's the first chapter. I apologize for getting a little too descriptive on parts of this chapter. That's a habit I got to try and break out of.