I had absolutely no idea that people would actually read this story.

I thought I'd just put it up because it's an idea I had ages ago that was really beginning to irritate me because I hadn't written it down…

NE way! I'm really happy people actually like it…

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Didn't Know Till Now

Chapter 2

Awakening the New Sage

~What in Din's name is wrong with these horses?~ Malon angrily shut the stable door. She could hear them whinnying and neighing in fear.

She was just about to check on the Cuccos before entering the house and staying inside for the rest of the day when she hear a horse neigh, a horse that was not inside the stables.

~WHAT!? I though that all of the horses were inside, damn!~

This means I've got another horse to calm down, she could see the horse that had got away (A/N Is that proper grammar? Oh well) which was now heading in her direction. She was just about to start to walk towards it until she noticed that horse was

…Epona!

What was Epona doing here? She belonged to Link now, she only came to visit when Link brought her.

Malon smiled, she would let Epona stay here anytime she wanted, after all, Epona did belong to her once.

"Epona! Hurry up!" called Malon, urging the horse to come quicker. Obediently Epona changed her walk into a brisk trot.

Malon smiled, her arms open, ready to hug her old friend, until she noticed that Epona was being ridden by a figure in green.

A person wearing green clothes like a Kokiri.

A person who had a fairy following them.

Was it Link? She couldn't tell…

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She had been working hard; Ingo didn't go easy on her.  Her hands were sore and wrapped in bandages from the hard labour she was not used to.  She had just finished cleaning out the stables when she heard Ingo banging on the stable door.

"MALON!! We have are going to have a visitor tonight so I want this stable cleaned properly. I want you to cook something good, this guest is very important."

Malon sighed, if this guest was so important it had to be that evil guerudo sorcerer Ganadorf, the man who Ingo had promised to give Epona to, which meant that she was going to be given away today.

Malon put away her broom and picked up a bucket, time to milk the cows. She was just about to head out the doors when a figure clad in green entered, his blonde fringe covered his eyes and a small fairy was following him around. Seeing Malon the youth, or young man, grinned.

Malon smiled nervously, why did she get the feeling that she had seen this man before?

Seeing her smile, the young man's grin widened "Hello, how are you Malon?"

Malon shrugged her voice full of sarcasm "Oh just fine, I just cleaned this stable, I have twelve cows to milk and I have to cook dinner for my boss and his guest. Oh did I mention that our ranch has been taken over by Ingo and tha-Wait a second…How do you know my name?"

"Oh, I'm pretty sure that you know me, if you remember who I am tell me next time I see you."

With that he walked out of the stable. Malon stood there dumbstruck, where had she met this man?

Standing in the stable wall for Din knows how long she tried to remember where she had met this man before.

She suddenly realised she had work to do when she heard Ingo's shouts of dismay and anger.

Rushing out of the  stable, she stopped and watched the man and Ingo race. Ingo was riding his favourite horse but the man…he was riding Epona! How could he have tamed Epona, only two people could do that…only Malon and…Link!

~Oh my…is that Link? He's become so big and~ Malon began to blush ~and so good looking~ She didn't realise it until her throat became sore but, she was shouting at the top of her lungs for Link to win, for some stupid reason she wanted him to win and take the money.

She thought she had died of happiness when she saw him cross the finish line, way ahead of Ingo.

Ingo dismounted off his horse and walked over to the man, handing him a purple rupee. Running over to where Malon was he shouted at her to close the gates. Meekly she obeyed.

Then it struck her, she knew what Ingo was doing, he was sealing off Link's only exit. Laughing madly Ingo shouted "You can keep the horse, but you'll never be able to leave."

Looking at Link she saw him wink at her. Urging Epona to go back a few steps he smiled and waved, he would be seeing her again. Kicking Epona Malon watched as horse and rider disappeared over the ranch wall. 

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Malon smiled as Epona stopped walking and her rider jumped out of the saddle. The rider landed nimbly and Malon soon realised that the rider wasn't Link.

Saria smiled to Malon and waved. "Hello, I presume that you're Malon? Am I correct?" Malon nodded dumbly.

Suddenly out of nowhere a series of small blue lights appeared, Malon watched curiously as the lights flashed brightly and disappeared, being replaced by a person with fins and a tail, a Zora!

"See Ruto? I told you Epona would be quicker than warping."

The Zora snorted "So…if I had know where this place was earlier I might've got here quicker."

Malon cut in "I'm sorry, but…can I help you? I have work to do and I really want to get it done."

Saria, the Kokiri, smiled "Sure you can, in fact, you have to help all of Hyrle."

Malon frowned. What in Farore's name was going on here?

"Um I don't want to sound ignorant but how can I help you?"

"Well firstly if you agree to let us awaken you, and you agree to let us teach you how to use magic we'll help you, but we need to hurry because you must learn all of your magic skills before Link defeats Ganadorf, because your extra power will help us defeat the Evil king, Ganadorf."

Malon looked from Saria to Ruto. "What are you trying to say?"

Ruto shrugged. "You're the last sage and we're here to awaken you, but before we awaken you, we must get your permission."

Malon stared at the Zora in disbelief at the two sages "Hurry up! If this will help Link and Hyrle I don't care what you do just as long as it's quick. Did you really have to ask? I mean I could never say no to something like this… I mean you said that you're going to have to teach me how to use my magic before Link finishes Ganadorf you better hurry! I' not a quick learner!"

Saria smiled "Well then, let's get started!"

She and Ruto cupped their hands and slowly but steadily small balls of light appeared and they kept on getting bigger. Together they chanted in what Malon barely recognised as Ryelh, the first language of Hyrle created by the great Goddess Farore.

When the balls of light were as big as Malon's fist, they began to chant in Hylian.

"By the forest I guard,

By the lake I guard,

Release her soul, give her her right to magic, her right to become a sage.

By the forest and lake in us, Awaken her!"

The balls of light flew towards Malon with great speed. As the hit her, Malon felt herself disappear with a soft popping noise.

She was somewhere else. She looked down and realise she was standing on a cloud. How was that possible?

"So, you finally came. I've been waiting for you, here in the Sky Temple."

Malon whirled around and almost passed out when she saw the speaker.

Standing in front of her was…

"Ma?" She felt herself tremble, she was going to start crying soon.

"Yes that's who I am," spoke her mother Tamako (A/N don't ask about the name, I picked the first thing that came to my head)

"But now I pass my powers to you, I want you to take these powers and help Hyrle survive this important battle. Help Link and take care of your father. I love you, my daughter. Malon, Sage of the Sky."

Malon reached out. "Ma? I thought you were dead…" Her mother pushed her away and thrust something into Malon's hands.

Before Malon could stop Tamako from leaving she felt herself land in her bed. She sat up and looked for Saria and Ruto who were nearby watching her.

"How did I get inside?" she asked looking around the room.

Saria shrugged "When your soul left your body you passed out… so we decided to bring you inside. Did the original Sage grant you permission to take her powers? Did she give them to you?"

Malon nodded. Saria and Ruto got up.

"We have to tell the others, come with us," Malon got up and something fell from her lap. It was the item her mother had given her.

She picked it up. It was a necklace with a strange blue stone pendant.

She put it on and heard her mother's voice (A/N Kinda like in the game when you get the ocarina of time and Zelda talks to you.)

"This used to belong to me. The pendant is made of skystone. A stone only found in the Sky Temple. Unlike other stones it has magical powers. It will help you in a time of need, you'll know when its use is required. Good luck, my daughter."

"HURRY UP!" that could only be Ruto…Pulling on her shoes she ran out the door and down the stairs. She knew learning about her powers wasn't going to be easy.

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Link gasped for breath as he reached the top of the stairs. He gazed at the door and spoke to Navi. "I guess this is it."

Just as he was about to open the door Navi spoke, "Stop! Just think for a few minutes, don't rush in. Just wait for a few minutes."

"Why?" What could have gotten into the fairy now?

"Link…can't you tell? I'm scared," Link knew it was very hard for her to admit that. "Just give me a moment to control my fear… please?"

Link was about to object until she said please.

"Alright, just a few minutes."

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

Link sat down on the stairs and decided he could use this rest…After all, he may not survive the next fight, it could be his last.

Shuddering at the thought of death he looked at Navi, who had now landed on his palm and was shaking uncontrollably.

He sighed. A little rest wouldn't hurt him.

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Yayz! Finished the chapter.

My fingers are killing me…oh yeah, about the awakening speech thing…

I suck at making speeches or poetic thingys, so if you think it could be better…

Make a better one for me!

NE way…tell me whatcha think! _@