Hyrule Field
The sun slowly rises over Hyrule Field. Light soon flows over a small house on the outskirts of the Castle Market. A young boy named Nexus, who is dressed in a purple tunic and white hat, reluctantly gets out of bed. He goes out to a small enclosure outside his house where he keeps his cuckoos and takes some eggs for his breakfast. While he is eating, a Hylian soldier enters his house.
Soldier: Good morning, young Master Nexus.
Nexus: Good morning. To what do I owe this visit from one of the King's elite guards?
Soldier: His Majesty the King wishes to know the progress on his present.
Nexus: Tell the King that it shall be done in no more than two weeks.
Soldier: Very good. His Majesty will be very pleased with this news. You see, the trinket that you are making is to be a gift for his child. He has invited a special guest to come and bless it or something like that.
Nexus: I must say that I am honored to have been selected to be a part of this project.
Soldier: Your time will have been well spent. The King will compensate you greatly for this.
Nexus: I am pleased to hear this.
Soldier: Very good. I shall leave you to your meal and your work. I will be back in three weeks.
The soldier leaves. Nexus resumes his meal.
The Lost Woods- Hyrule-Termina Portal
The 10-year-old Link emerges from the portal along with Epona, Tatl, and Tael. Link's quest in Termina has just finished.
Tael: Sis, what happened to that kid with the funny face?
Tatl: Don't you pay attention to anything?! This kid showed him that he doesn't mess with us. Don't worry, he won't be bothering us for a very long time. Isn't that right, kid?
Link: Shut up, you two. I think I hear voices.
Link dismounts Epona, and ducks behind a tree. The two fairies follow him. Link looks out, but he can't make out who the voices belong to, but he is sure that there are only two, and both are female.
Voice 1: Are you sure that they went this way?
Voice 2: Of course I'm sure. I spend a lot of time in these woods, and the last time I saw him, I saw him go this way.
Voice 1: For someone who spends so much time in these woods, you seem slightly scared.
Voice 2: It's just that I've never been to this place before. I thought that I'd visited every square inch of this place, but now…
The two figures come into view. Link immediately recognizes them as Malon and Saria, respectively.
Malon: When did you last see Link?
Saria: About three days ago. He must still be here. If he had left, I would have known.
Link: (To himself.) Three days. I must have altered time here as well.
Malon: You don't think that he's… dead, do you?
Saria: Don't say such things! I can't bear to hear such things. Besides, I know Link too well. He may be a little foolhardy, but he's smart enough not to do anything stupid and he's a good enough fighter to survive most of the threats of this realm.
Link steps out from behind the tree.
Link: Foolhardy, eh? Well, I must say, if I weren't so foolhardy, I never would have saved you from… I mean that if something ever came up, it may prevent me from saving you.
Saria: What do you mean? Oh! Link! Where have you been? I've been worried sick about you.
Link: (Looking at Malon.) Looks like you're not the only one.
Malon: You've been here for three days! What have you been doing?
Link: Moon-gazing.
Saria notices Tatl and Tael.
Saria: Oh, who are your friends? Neither one is your old fairy, right?
Tatl: You mean that there have been others!? How come you never told me?
Link: Please don't make a scene, Tatl.
Tatl: Oh, I've never been so insulted in my life! I can't believe you would start off our relationship with a lie.
Link: If I recall correctly, you, your brother, and the possessed Skull Kid spooked my horse, knocked me out, and tried to rob me.
Tatl: Don't try to change the subject, mister.
Link: Please just shut up. Anyway, no. I still haven't found Navi, but I'm going to keep looking.
Malon: So, you're safe, right?
Link: Of course.
Malon: And how is Epona?
Upon hearing her name, Epona walks up to Malon and nuzzles her.
Malon: (Laughing.) Well, Fairy Boy, I see that you've been taking good care of her. (To Epona.) How've you been girl? Did you miss me?
Saria: Anyway, Link. We've been looking for you for two reasons. You know the first; we were beginning to worry about you. Also, Princess Zelda has requested your presence at the Castle immediately.
Link: Do you know what it is about?
Malon: No, but it must be urgent. She sent letters to each town and residence in Hyrule looking for you. When I got mine, I came here because I wanted to go with you, and I found Saria with a letter of her own and no information as to your whereabouts.
Malon pulls out a piece of parchment with the seal of the Royal Family of Hyrule on it. Link reads it.
Link: I guess we should get going then. It was good to see you Saria.
Saria: Same here. Do you know when you will be getting back?
Link: Tough to tell. Sorry. Well, come on, Malon.
Link gets on Epona and motions to Malon to get up.
Malon: Saria, you won't be joining us?
Saria: I can't. If I leave the Kokiri Woods, I will perish.
Malon: But Link can.
Link: Long story.
Malon: Will you tell me on the way to the Castle?
Link: Sure. Tatl, thank you for your help. I'll see you around. Oh, and if you see a fairy named Navi, could you tell her that I said hi?
Tatl: I most certainly will not! In fact, I'm coming with you. I can't leave you alone in the world. Who knows what kind of danger you could get into.
Tael: Cool! An adventure! Can I come, Sis?
Tatl: No. I don't want you to get into any more trouble. You should go home.
Tael: (Whining.) But Sis!
Tatl: I'm sorry, Tael, but it will be too dangerous for you.
Tael: Fine.
Link: Hey, Tael. I've got a special job for you. Come here.
Link whispers to Tael so that Tatl won't overhear them.
Link: Will you try to find Navi for me? If you do, tell her I'm going to the Castle. If I'm not there by the time she gets there, tell her to talk to the Princess.
Tael: Right! I won't fail you, Link.
Tael flies away.
Tatl: What did you tell him?
Link: Nothing important. Hang on Malon!
Epona rears onto her hind legs, then the group speed out of the forest and make the trek to Hyrule Castle Town. Along the way, Link explains to Malon that he is really a human and that his dying mother left him to be raised by the Great Deku Tree as a human. When they arrive, they are met by a Hylian Officer.
Officer: Welcome to Hyrule Castle Town, where the weather is always nice.
Link: The sun may be shining, but I'm here for the taverns.
Malon obviously does not approve of this comment.
Malon: LINK!
Officer: Relax, Miss. (Turns to Link.) Link, I presume.
Link: Yes.
Officer: (To Malon.) That was the password. If your friend hadn't said that, I wouldn't be taking you to the Princess right about now. Let's go.
The Officer lets the group tie up Epona, and then he leads them through a secret passageway that leads to the Castle. He then leads Link, Malon, and Tatl to the Courtyard Garden where Princess Zelda is waiting.
Officer: Princess Zelda, I have summoned Master Link. You may take your leave.
Officer: Thank you, Princess.
Zelda: Thank you, Captain. (Sees Malon.) Oh, I didn't expect that Link would be bringing anyone with him. If you don't mind, I need to speak with Link in private if you don't mind.
Malon: Oh, ok. I understand. Where do you want me to go?
Zelda: If you follow the Captain there, he will lead you to a waiting area.
Malon runs to catch up with the Officer, leaving Link and Tatl alone with Zelda.
Zelda: Thank you for coming, Link.
Link: Of course, Princess.
Zelda: Please, call me Zelda.
Link: I couldn't do that, Your Highness. What is it that wish to speak with me about?
Zelda: I'm not sure, but it may be about Ganondorf.