Chapter Six
Link smiled at the sight of the forest village. Zelda stood next to him and smiled. She had brought him to his childhood homeland, the place were he grew up at. Kokori forest. The forest had changed a lot. The houses use to be nothing but large tree stumps craved in to make a tree house on the ground. But now, larger trees had grown and the small, cabin like houses were built around the trees near the canopy area. Many bridges circled around the trees and houses. On the forest floor, were smaller houses like the ones Link remembered. Spirits and tiny fairies still flew about the land, still in many. When you would walk up to one it would disappear.
The dark hero smiled happily as he looked about the place. Memories of his friends flowed in and out of his head. He then remembered the Great Deku Tree. The Great Deku Tree is the guardian of the kokri children. He has watched over them since the goddess gave them life. Though, the children never grow up. Without a word, Link took off running, leaving the fair queen to herself.
"Link!" Zelda yelled out for him. But it was too late; all she could see of him was his dark violet cape fluttering behind him.
Link hopped across the small creek near the entrance to the Great Deku tree. His mind flashed with many thoughts and questions he had for many years. The hero ran through the tunnel scaring a few spirits as he rushed when he came to an opening in front of a large oak tree. The bark was very dark brown forming almost a face. It's greenish-brown leaves swayed gently with his branches as the wind blew, a few falling to the ground. The area around the great Deku Tree was lush green; a few spots of soil were seen. Everything was as it was when he left, all but the puddles of clear water around the giant tree. Large roots stuck up from the ground. Link looked up at the face in the tree, it seemed young yet wise.
'Of course he'd be young... I had to break the cruse Ganondrof put on him and he was reborn after I released the forest sage." Link thought to himself. Indeed seven years ago was the original Great Deku tree cursed by the Evil King, Ganondrof. Link had to break the cruse when he was a boy who first started his journey to save Hyrule. After breaking the curse, however, the Deku Tree had died. When Link became the Hero of Time, he had to release the forest sage in the Forest Temple. When he did so, a seedling Deku Tree grew. Now, after another seven years, the once small young plant had grown huge!
"Who dares disturbs me?" a large, booming voice yelled.
"Erm... it is I, Link." Link stuttered.
"Link?" the voice replied. The tree began to form its face. A set of brown, big lips formed followed by a huge flat nose and heavy bark eyebrows. "Is it really thee Link?" the lips moved.
"Uh yeah... it's me... in a way... I think." Link grinned and blinked a few times.
"Hmm... It is you, but what is this other presences I sense?" The Great Deku Tree spoke.
"Erm... no one... it is only I." Link sweat dropped. Fierce Deity grumbled in his head.
Why the hell are you keeping me so secretive?! You know just as well as I do that they'll learn of me someday! Fierce Deity yelled in Links mind.
'I know but that's someday, not today.' Link replied- sarcastily.
"Hm... Okay. How art thou Link?" the great tree spoke.
"Thy is good, O Great one. I could not, however, find my tiny fairy friend, Navi." Link said with a bit of sadness. Sure the brat fairy got on his nerves and yelled in his ear a lot. But Navi still was his friend and he wouldn't had made it if it wasn't for her.
"Hm... Ye look far and wide, yes?"
"Yes, I did... I searched in many different worlds and times. My journey has been long and tiresome. Though I met new people and made new friends I could not find her.," the hero told him.
"I see." though his face was hard to see emotions, Link could tell the Great Deku Tree was sad.
"Do you have any idea where she could be, O great one?" the hero questioned.
"No... I am sorry.," the tree answered sadly. Link sighed and his head dropped. His heart sank of any hopes in finding Navi.
"Link!" Zelda yelled as she ran up behind him. Link turned to face her.
"Oh... sorry I left you Zel... had to ask the great Deku Tree some questions." Link apologized to her. She stopped, sighed and relaxed.
"It is okay. O Great One, how are you?" Zelda bowed to the Deku Tree.
"A bit sleepy young one but I am good." he replied.
"That is good to hear. Is Saria anywhere?" Zelda asked politely.
"Hm... She is in the Temple of Time I believe..." The Deku Tree told them.
"Oh..." Link said with disappointment.
"Link, Why don't we head back to the castle? We might see her in the temple on our way there." the princess offered. "We'll finish the tour later."
"Sure. Well, it was great to see you again Deku tree." Link smiled a little.
"Yes it was a pleasure to see you again, Link." the great Deku Tree replied. He watched as Zelda and Link waked out of the clearing. "Hmm... Something seems different of our hero..." he spoke aloud to himself.
Zelda and Link left the forest and went into the field.
Link and Zelda rode their horses back to the town. The market area was rebuilt and new people moved in. Many customer stands stood open. One stand had fruits and vegetables selling at a low and cheap price. Others held junk that wasn't of any value to Link. The area was crowed and people pushed each other around. But when Zelda and Link walked by them the stepped aside for their queen and bowed. The hero looked around at all the buildings with curiosity. They had reopened the bombchu store and Bazzards weapon store. But a particular store caught his eye. The Happy Mask Shop.
"Hey Zel, can we stop by the Happy mask shop real quick?" Link asked Zelda.
"Yes, sure." Zelda nodded. The two walked into the building. A chippy, hoppy type music could be heard as they walked through the small store. Link looked around. The store was small and dark, a candle and a lamp stood on the counter where one would pay for what they buy. Many bookcases with glasses doors stood against the walls, each containing masks from many different lands. Some were colorful, others were dark and scary. Some, Link recognized from his journey in Termaina. One was his all time favorite, the Bunny Hood. The Bunny hood could increase ones speed making them faster than normal. The hero used this mask more than others because of how time was so short when he had to save Termaina. In that land, the moon was going to fall within three days because of Majora's Mask, an evil mask from ancient times. Skull Kid had stole it from the very same mask sells men and was manipulated by its evil spell. So, Link just had to get mixed up in it all. In three days, using the Ocarnia of Time and by the help of a new fairy, Tatle, he was able to save Termina.
One mask caught his eye though. Majoria's Mask. The very same one that tried to destroy Tremina. It was red and had yellow possive eyes. Spikes stuck out from its edges. The mask was in a glass casing near the counter top with a golden slap engraved with "The Majoria's Mask". A displeasing grin grew across Links face as he stared at it.
But, Zelda's hand brought him back to reality. She touched his shoulder as she stared happily at the Couples mask. It was silver with heart shapes, shining every so brightly in the candlelight. Link smiled. Zelda had a very happy and so childish smile on her face it made him smile.
"You like this mask?" Link asked softly.
"Yes... what does it resemble?" Zelda asked.
"It is a symbol for true lovers, joining together in marriage." Link explained.
"Um Link... do you ever plan to get married?" Zelda asked sheepishly. Her cheeks turning a slight pink. Link smiled.
"If I ever find the right woman who will accept me for who I am, I do." Link answered. Zelda's smile grew into a shish grin.
"Excuse me sir, ma'am... but may I help you find anything?" came a high- pitched voice from behind. Link and Zelda turned to see a man wearing a deep violet robe with green short pants that went to his knees. A greedy smile stretched across his freckled face. Short, red hair could be seen very little from underneath his flat top small purple hat. The man was very skinny for his age (which was in his late forties) and paled skinned.
Link had encountered the Happy Masks Salesman many times in Termina when he adventured there. The man had found the Majoria's Mask before Skull kid had stole it from him. The lone child took the mask, put it on and became addicted to its evil powers. Skull kid soon became under the masks spell. The Happy Masks salesman met Link in the Clock Tower of Clock Town in Termaina. He made a deal with Link that if he brought back his mask that he would release the curse that Skull Kid had put upon him. So to say, Link got his ocarina that was stolen as well and traveled back in time. When he met up with the salesman, he forgot to get Majoria's mask.
But Link made up for that mistake and freed the four gods of the temples. Odolwa of Southern Swamp, Goht of the northern moutains, Gyorg of Great Bay and Twin Mold of the eastern canyon. Each was their own respective God to the Terminan people. All four helped Link once he freed them so he could stop the moon from falling. After the long battle against Majoria's mask, Link managed to get the mask back and gave it to this mask salesman.
Link grinned a little at the man. "No, we're just looking around." he said. The hero locked his arm with Zelda's. The princess giggled and held onto is arm softly as they glided back to the door.
Link smiled at the sight of the forest village. Zelda stood next to him and smiled. She had brought him to his childhood homeland, the place were he grew up at. Kokori forest. The forest had changed a lot. The houses use to be nothing but large tree stumps craved in to make a tree house on the ground. But now, larger trees had grown and the small, cabin like houses were built around the trees near the canopy area. Many bridges circled around the trees and houses. On the forest floor, were smaller houses like the ones Link remembered. Spirits and tiny fairies still flew about the land, still in many. When you would walk up to one it would disappear.
The dark hero smiled happily as he looked about the place. Memories of his friends flowed in and out of his head. He then remembered the Great Deku Tree. The Great Deku Tree is the guardian of the kokri children. He has watched over them since the goddess gave them life. Though, the children never grow up. Without a word, Link took off running, leaving the fair queen to herself.
"Link!" Zelda yelled out for him. But it was too late; all she could see of him was his dark violet cape fluttering behind him.
Link hopped across the small creek near the entrance to the Great Deku tree. His mind flashed with many thoughts and questions he had for many years. The hero ran through the tunnel scaring a few spirits as he rushed when he came to an opening in front of a large oak tree. The bark was very dark brown forming almost a face. It's greenish-brown leaves swayed gently with his branches as the wind blew, a few falling to the ground. The area around the great Deku Tree was lush green; a few spots of soil were seen. Everything was as it was when he left, all but the puddles of clear water around the giant tree. Large roots stuck up from the ground. Link looked up at the face in the tree, it seemed young yet wise.
'Of course he'd be young... I had to break the cruse Ganondrof put on him and he was reborn after I released the forest sage." Link thought to himself. Indeed seven years ago was the original Great Deku tree cursed by the Evil King, Ganondrof. Link had to break the cruse when he was a boy who first started his journey to save Hyrule. After breaking the curse, however, the Deku Tree had died. When Link became the Hero of Time, he had to release the forest sage in the Forest Temple. When he did so, a seedling Deku Tree grew. Now, after another seven years, the once small young plant had grown huge!
"Who dares disturbs me?" a large, booming voice yelled.
"Erm... it is I, Link." Link stuttered.
"Link?" the voice replied. The tree began to form its face. A set of brown, big lips formed followed by a huge flat nose and heavy bark eyebrows. "Is it really thee Link?" the lips moved.
"Uh yeah... it's me... in a way... I think." Link grinned and blinked a few times.
"Hmm... It is you, but what is this other presences I sense?" The Great Deku Tree spoke.
"Erm... no one... it is only I." Link sweat dropped. Fierce Deity grumbled in his head.
Why the hell are you keeping me so secretive?! You know just as well as I do that they'll learn of me someday! Fierce Deity yelled in Links mind.
'I know but that's someday, not today.' Link replied- sarcastily.
"Hm... Okay. How art thou Link?" the great tree spoke.
"Thy is good, O Great one. I could not, however, find my tiny fairy friend, Navi." Link said with a bit of sadness. Sure the brat fairy got on his nerves and yelled in his ear a lot. But Navi still was his friend and he wouldn't had made it if it wasn't for her.
"Hm... Ye look far and wide, yes?"
"Yes, I did... I searched in many different worlds and times. My journey has been long and tiresome. Though I met new people and made new friends I could not find her.," the hero told him.
"I see." though his face was hard to see emotions, Link could tell the Great Deku Tree was sad.
"Do you have any idea where she could be, O great one?" the hero questioned.
"No... I am sorry.," the tree answered sadly. Link sighed and his head dropped. His heart sank of any hopes in finding Navi.
"Link!" Zelda yelled as she ran up behind him. Link turned to face her.
"Oh... sorry I left you Zel... had to ask the great Deku Tree some questions." Link apologized to her. She stopped, sighed and relaxed.
"It is okay. O Great One, how are you?" Zelda bowed to the Deku Tree.
"A bit sleepy young one but I am good." he replied.
"That is good to hear. Is Saria anywhere?" Zelda asked politely.
"Hm... She is in the Temple of Time I believe..." The Deku Tree told them.
"Oh..." Link said with disappointment.
"Link, Why don't we head back to the castle? We might see her in the temple on our way there." the princess offered. "We'll finish the tour later."
"Sure. Well, it was great to see you again Deku tree." Link smiled a little.
"Yes it was a pleasure to see you again, Link." the great Deku Tree replied. He watched as Zelda and Link waked out of the clearing. "Hmm... Something seems different of our hero..." he spoke aloud to himself.
Zelda and Link left the forest and went into the field.
Link and Zelda rode their horses back to the town. The market area was rebuilt and new people moved in. Many customer stands stood open. One stand had fruits and vegetables selling at a low and cheap price. Others held junk that wasn't of any value to Link. The area was crowed and people pushed each other around. But when Zelda and Link walked by them the stepped aside for their queen and bowed. The hero looked around at all the buildings with curiosity. They had reopened the bombchu store and Bazzards weapon store. But a particular store caught his eye. The Happy Mask Shop.
"Hey Zel, can we stop by the Happy mask shop real quick?" Link asked Zelda.
"Yes, sure." Zelda nodded. The two walked into the building. A chippy, hoppy type music could be heard as they walked through the small store. Link looked around. The store was small and dark, a candle and a lamp stood on the counter where one would pay for what they buy. Many bookcases with glasses doors stood against the walls, each containing masks from many different lands. Some were colorful, others were dark and scary. Some, Link recognized from his journey in Termaina. One was his all time favorite, the Bunny Hood. The Bunny hood could increase ones speed making them faster than normal. The hero used this mask more than others because of how time was so short when he had to save Termaina. In that land, the moon was going to fall within three days because of Majora's Mask, an evil mask from ancient times. Skull Kid had stole it from the very same mask sells men and was manipulated by its evil spell. So, Link just had to get mixed up in it all. In three days, using the Ocarnia of Time and by the help of a new fairy, Tatle, he was able to save Termina.
One mask caught his eye though. Majoria's Mask. The very same one that tried to destroy Tremina. It was red and had yellow possive eyes. Spikes stuck out from its edges. The mask was in a glass casing near the counter top with a golden slap engraved with "The Majoria's Mask". A displeasing grin grew across Links face as he stared at it.
But, Zelda's hand brought him back to reality. She touched his shoulder as she stared happily at the Couples mask. It was silver with heart shapes, shining every so brightly in the candlelight. Link smiled. Zelda had a very happy and so childish smile on her face it made him smile.
"You like this mask?" Link asked softly.
"Yes... what does it resemble?" Zelda asked.
"It is a symbol for true lovers, joining together in marriage." Link explained.
"Um Link... do you ever plan to get married?" Zelda asked sheepishly. Her cheeks turning a slight pink. Link smiled.
"If I ever find the right woman who will accept me for who I am, I do." Link answered. Zelda's smile grew into a shish grin.
"Excuse me sir, ma'am... but may I help you find anything?" came a high- pitched voice from behind. Link and Zelda turned to see a man wearing a deep violet robe with green short pants that went to his knees. A greedy smile stretched across his freckled face. Short, red hair could be seen very little from underneath his flat top small purple hat. The man was very skinny for his age (which was in his late forties) and paled skinned.
Link had encountered the Happy Masks Salesman many times in Termina when he adventured there. The man had found the Majoria's Mask before Skull kid had stole it from him. The lone child took the mask, put it on and became addicted to its evil powers. Skull kid soon became under the masks spell. The Happy Masks salesman met Link in the Clock Tower of Clock Town in Termaina. He made a deal with Link that if he brought back his mask that he would release the curse that Skull Kid had put upon him. So to say, Link got his ocarina that was stolen as well and traveled back in time. When he met up with the salesman, he forgot to get Majoria's mask.
But Link made up for that mistake and freed the four gods of the temples. Odolwa of Southern Swamp, Goht of the northern moutains, Gyorg of Great Bay and Twin Mold of the eastern canyon. Each was their own respective God to the Terminan people. All four helped Link once he freed them so he could stop the moon from falling. After the long battle against Majoria's mask, Link managed to get the mask back and gave it to this mask salesman.
Link grinned a little at the man. "No, we're just looking around." he said. The hero locked his arm with Zelda's. The princess giggled and held onto is arm softly as they glided back to the door.