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Chapter 4: The Mysterious Kelvin's Cairn

"Zelda!" Link cried as the ravaging Wolfos launched towards it's new target.

Trying to remain as calm as possible Zelda aimed and quickly fired a blast of magical energy effectively stunning the Wolfos for a few seconds. She tried to be brave but could not hide the fear that overwhelmed her body.

"Now Link!" she called.

He saw his chance and took it after a short scuffle with the monster he slashed his sword killing it in a single swipe. He seemed to acquire a few scratches but seemed fine otherwise. He immediately rushed over giving her body a quick scan to assure himself she was alright. The baby seemed fine as well but she was a little shaken up and started to whimper.

"You're both ok."

Zelda's eyes began to water as she suddenly hugged him. "Yes, but I was scared." She admitted.

He returned the embrace softly patting her back. "It's going to be fine, I won't let anything hurt you," and he meant it.

"I know." Zelda suddenly pulled away quickly looking at her hand.

"What is it?" He asked.

"You're injured!" She cried showing him a bloodstained hand.

Link realized he was bleeding though he hadn't really noticed it. He quickly applied pressure and sucked in a few breaths at the pain it caused.

Zelda quickly spied a nearby cave and led him there prepared to perform first aid to the best of her ability.

He seated himself on the floor and started a small fire with a burst of magic.

Zelda had opened a canteen of water in preparation of cleaning the wound but she noticed they were running a bit short. "Water..." she muttered. Suddenly she heard a familiar Ocarina tune and gasped as rain started to fall from the heavens. she quickly looked over at Link who was playing the Song of Storms.

"You didn't have to do that..." she started to say but she was grateful and filled up a couple of canteens. She dampened a rag preparing herself for what she was about to say next. "Remove your tunic... please."

Link complied removing the top part of his green tunic plus the white undershirt he always wore. Both were getting horribly stained with blood and Zelda could see the pain he was in as he slowly eased the two objects off his upper body.

"Sorry..." she apologized.

"It's alright, I trust you."

Tatl flew out observed the cut and zoomed up to Zelda's face. "Is he going to be alright?!" She worriedly squeaked.

"Yes, I'll heal him."

"Well hurry, I don't want him to die on me!"

This comment made Link laugh a little without hurting himself much. "I'm not going to die Tatl, we've been in worse conditions than this."

Zelda blushed as she tried not to stare at Link's lightly muscled upper body. He was obviously in perfect shape. She blushed as she prepared some bandages to wrap around his waist. She lightly pressed her hand over the injured spot infusing it with curative energies. She could only partly heal it because she used up some of her magic in defence. She hoped one day to increase her magic to someday handle larger problems.

"There." She said in achievement.

Link replaced his shirt. "Thanks, but we have to keep moving." He extended his arm to help her stand up.

Zelda allowed herself to be lifted off the floor. In truth she knew he was right, but she wished they could rest a while. She longed to be held in those strong arms of his and wondered if he wanted to be with her as well. It seemed he cared most about this adventure they had embarked upon.

"You're right."

The ran had stopped leaving behind a beautiful rainbow to gaze upon. Zelda gasped as they exited the cave, little Taira cooed and babbled reaching out to grasp the unreachable arc with her chubby little arm.

Link gave the rainbow a quick glance as he continued along the road. He took Taira from Zelda walked a few steps and stopped.

"Zelda?" he asked.

"Yes?"

"Do you get a weird feeling sometimes? Whenever you hold Taira, like she's special somehow?"

Zelda was slightly shocked. "Yes, all the time. I don't know what is, I feel connected to her somehow. It sounds strange to you, doesn't it?"

"Not at all, I'm sure that's how I feel."

"I wonder what it all means..." Zelda said staring far off into the distance.

"Well, we'll soon find out. We're not but a few miles away now."

*~*~*~*~*

He was right, not much longer they stood upon a ridge overlooking a small seemingly peaceful little town nestled in the valley.

"There it is!" she exclaimed.

Link found the village to have an ominous feel to it. He didn't like it.

"Keep on your guard, I'm not so sure about this place."

Zelda brushed off the comment and held Taira up to the sky and twirled around. The infant giggled at the slight change in altitude.

"It's her village, how could anything be wrong with it?" she asked.

"Don't jynx it!" Tatl cried.

"She might be right, we don't know what to expect from this place." said Link.

It seemed they were both about to eat their words as Link spotted a large mob of people heading straight for them.

"Maybe you were right!" Zelda said holding Tiara tightly to her breast.

Link stood protectively in front of the two his hand on the sword hilt but he knew there was going to be no need to unsheathe it.

"The sacred child!" A villager called out.

"The prophecy has come true!" Another shouted.

No longer afraid, Zelda was now thoroughly confused. She stared at Link who answered.

"Don't look at me, I'm as perplexed as you."

The village elder approached them he was a wise-looking old man with a long white beard and gold spectacles. He eyed Link and Zelda and his gaze intensified as it rested on Taira.

"What?" Zelda asked feeling a little overwhelmed.

"Nothing my dear, the prophecy foretold your coming. You are the ones who will save us." he answered.

"From what?" Link asked somehow knowing he would not like the answer.

"A great evil which has overshadowed our fair city for many centuries. But the reign or terror will now end."

"I knew it..." Link said. "And we have to vanquish this evil."

"Right! Young swordsman. We were told you would free us of that which that resides in our town."

"I see..." Link said slowly. "And what is all this 'sacred child' stuff?" he asked in reference to Taira being ogled by many townspeople now crowded around her and

Zelda.

"Prophecy also foretells of this particular child being the very reincarnation of the three goddesses, Nayru, Din and Farore. Her powers will eventually be realized and she will bring peace to Hyrule when the time comes." The elder explained.

Link was still skeptical on whether he believed this man or not. He decided to play along for the time being. "I will destroy the evil which overhangs your city. If what you say is true I will surely win the battle." he said nobly.

"Very true the evil exists, when you return with proof of your victory the prophecy will be explained in far more detail than now."

"Ok... Zelda?" Link said, still not convinced. "May I speak with you a moment?" He added. "Alone?"

She nodded and moved a ways from the mob of people some were beginning to praise the heavens now.

"Yes?" She said quietly.

"These people... don't they seem a little... odd?" Link asked her.

"I agree, they do seem like a strange bunch but there could be a reason. They look like they were very isolated until now."

"What is your decision on our next move?"

Zelda beamed at the fact he was letting her decide and hoped to pick her words carefully.

"Well I think you should slay their um, monster. It wouldn't hurt and you would be doing a good deed."

"As you wish." he said. "Plus after we can see if their so-called proof really exists."

Link started back towards the elder with the new plan.

"Your decision young sir?" he asked.

Link said but two words. "I accept."

"Wonderful! A map will soon be appointed to you but you all seem famished. How about a meal?" he asked.

Food sounded like an excellent idea and even Link's stomach agreed. He blushed as a few growls emanated from that area.

"Great." he answered.

Zelda with much difficulty reclaimed Taira sensing all this attention was too much for the little girl. She hoped she made the right choice to stay here but a feeling of

uneasiness crept over her body as she entered the mysterious town.

A/N There, another one finished. Did you all like this one? Please review! :)