Yeah, has it been very long since I've updated? Ah well, anyway, I'll answer reviews and all at the bottom if there is to answer. Oh...dan heron- thanx 4 tellin' me about the line thing, I'm gonna try that on this chappie...anywho, thanx to all who have reviewed this story and stuck with. Ok, so here's my next chappie!!! ( Oh, yeah, that .sniff. part of the story in the last chappie. Had no idea it would do that. OK, well, there...

GREEN

Chapter 6:

It took a whole three days to get where I was, and I finally made it through. The scent of hay filled the air as I approached the small ranch. The sun was beginning to set so I ran into Lon Lon Ranch. Once I reached the corral, I began to hear a soft hum. Link had told me about how Malon, the girl ranch-hand always sang at night. Every time Link talked about Malon, he would grin. I ran my hand through my hair and began to walk slowly into the enclosed round up. A figure stood in the middle of the corral, flaming, red hair fell to the girl's back as she swayed slightly.

When I walked a bit closer, I must've stepped on a twig. The figure turned around, her hands up to her face. I smiled slightly, but than it faded. I wasn't too happy a bit now.

"Hi there," the girl said with a smile, "I'm Malon. Who are you?"

I hesitated a moment than began, "I-I'm Green, I-um- well was looking for- well- a place to stay."

"Umm, we do have an extra room," Malon said, "You can stay with us as long as you like."

"Alright..." I said looking around.

"I'll lead you to your room," she said as she turned around and began walking out of the corral, "Breakfast is served at 7:30 a.m. It would be best if you helped around the ranch, too. We could use an extra hand."

I smiled slightly as we entered a two-story building, "Alright..." was all I could say.

After Malon had left the room, I took a bath than changed into the nightgown placed on the bed. I had never been so comfortable ever before the fire that had burned down my house. I walked over to the window near the bed and drew back the curtains. Death Mountain lay in front of me. The fire-blazed ring had disappeared.

I sighed and turned around and looked over the small room. The bed lay in one corner. A small dresser on the other side of the room with a picture frame lay on the opposite corner. I walked over to it. A picture of a small red-headed girl sits next to a blonde boy in green. They smile playfully. A blazing red colt stands in the background. I turn over to the bed and slip onto it. Just a second after my head hit the pillow, did I fall asleep.

I woke up the next morning to the sound of a rooster's crow. I sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. I stared at my surroundings, remembering where I was for a moment. I got up and washed in the bathroom. I thought of before but erased it from my mind, only temporarly. I walked slowly to the window, when I heard a knock at the door. Red hair bobbed in.

"'mornin' Green," Malon said smiling, "Breakfast will be served in an hour. There's some clothin' in the dresser in the corner, there. Should be better than those ragged clothing you were wearing. You alright?"

I nodded and was making my way to the dresser when Malon spoke, "Oh, by the way, we have a visitor." Before I could ask who, she grinned and left.

It seemed a bit chill outside so I changed into a white, turtle-neck shirt. It's sleeves coming down just above my elbow. I tucked it under a khaki colored skirt that reached just under my knees. I brushed my hair easily, since I had taken all the tangles out last night. I took a hair band, and made my hair into a high ponytail and leaving my bangs to fall to the sides.

I smiled, myself, at the mirror hung on the wall. I walked over to the window once more. The fiery, red halo must have disappeared a day ago. Now, in it's place was only a cloud of smoke. I stuck my head out the window, I began to hear voices from below and the clatter of dishes, and the smell of food.

I ran downstairs to find Malon, her dad, Talon, and Ingo sitting down at the table, eating.

"Hi, Green," Malon said, "Breakfast came early. Eat now."

I smiled at everyone there, than grabbed a plate and food rushed forward. I sat next to Malon and her father, Talon. All three seemed busy in a conversation, of how many cuccoos there were in the henhouse, or if anyone needed to run down some milk to Kakariko Village. I finished my breakfast quietly, than washed it in the sink. I washed up, than went over to Malon.

"Hey, Malon?" I asked as she washed the rest of the dishes, "Where's the visitor you were talking about?"

"He's outside in the corral." She said smiling, "Anxious to meet him."

I grinned slightly, and walked out of the house. All I heard now was the clucking of the cuckoos and the neighing of horses and a voice. I breathed deeply, taking in all the morning air. I walked slowly to the corral. Once I walked to the middle of the corral, I didn't see anybody. I looked from side to side, but didn't see anything out of the ordinary. I sighed and walked to the small, outside stable at the end of the round up. I began to hear footsteps from behind me.

Before I could turn around, I heard someone call my name, "Green."

I turned around and gasped at who I saw. I stepped closer and did my best to smile, but couldn't. I hadn't thought much at what I had done. I had left the only friend I had. I had to leave, but why did he come back? I didn't know what to do then and I didn't now. I stepped even closer. I felt bad for what I had done and couldn't stand not having a family any longer.

Tears began to well up in my eyes. I tried not to blink, but it didn't do much good. He raised out his hand, I ran over to him and hugged him by the neck. I could feel him hug back.

"Green, why did you go?" I heard Link say.

I let go of Link and wiped away the tears. "B-because I thought that I was in the way of you doing something important."

"Why would you think that?" Link asked.

"Because, I never really helped you," I said quietly, "I just stayed at your house or in the city."

"But you did." Link said simply, "I could have been dead right now, but I'm not. That's because you were with me."

I was silent for a moment. I didn't really think much of how I had saved Link. Twice. Only that he saved me. I always wondered what I would do. The world had turned chaotic when Ganandorf began his rule over Hyrule, and staying in the fields was suicide. When I saved Link in the market, I had no idea I would make a friend, even family. I was alone, but now I have family, but did he want to have me as a friend, family?

"Green-" Link said as I looked back up.

"Don't. You have something important to do, and I don't want to be in your way."

Link sighed and looked to the ground, as if searching for an answer.

"If I want to be a friend, I can't stop you from doing anything so critical."

After a moment of silence, I began to hear footsteps from behind Link.

"I see you two know each other," Malon said as she came in between, "Come, Link, Talon wants to see you."

After they left the corral, I sat down and brought my knees to my chest, than buried my face in between.

At least a few minutes later, I felt a chill crawl up my spine. I got up slowly, than crossed my arms to keep from the cold. I walked back to the house, but when I began to hear voices from the stables. The door was cracked open, so I set my ear to it.

"...Link, she's a wonderful girl, but we can't seem to keep her here-" I heard Talon say.

"Why not?" Link said quietly, "She doesn't want to come with me, this is the safest place for her."

"Dad's right, Link," I heard Malon say, "One more night, but that's it. It's too crowded."

Link sighed. None moved. Only silence. I ran to the door of the house and burst in, running to the guest room, where I had slept.

If they didn't want me here, why not just say so to me. I would have understood there problem, and left early in the morning. They needn't tell Link, and drag him all into this. This was my problem. I could go and live in the village, if they have room, of course. I t had been weeks since I visited my guardian's grave. I could come there every week, if I lived in the village. I could raise myself. It wouldn't be a problem to me at all. Just not seeing these people for a while would be fine. I need to be alone to think.

I shoved these thoughts away, and grabbed my bag. I took as much clothes as I could fit into my backpack, than reached for a brush, and hair bands. I quickly, went downstairs and took as much food as I could handle, from the pantries.

It wouldn't feel right to steal a horse from the ranch. I couldn't be so cruel. These people, after all, took me in for one night, at least. Now I had to move on.

It would only be for a few more minutes before they find out I had run away. It wouldn't make a difference. They'll know where I'll be, soon enough.

I had done this before, but I needed to leave. I didn't want these people to handle more than they can. I didn't want to look back this time. This time, I just ran away.

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