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The Legend of Zelda
The Golden Land
Chapter Three
Homecoming
Two Months Ago
Aryll stood on the sandy shore. She gazed out at the sea. He big brother, Link, was still
gone with the pirates. They would hopefully be back soon. Aryll had spent some time with Tetra
and the pirates herself. She liked them all a lot. They were really funny. That had also helped Link
save her from Ganondorf a year ago.
Aryll hoped they were having a good time and good luck looking for a new land. Still, it
was a little lonely with them all gone. Aryll and her grandmother had been alone for most of a year.
She had had a birthday, her first one without her brother. She had cried a little that night, but she
didn't let anyone know.
Aryll sat down on the sand. She ran one hand through her blond hair and with the other she
stroked the feathers of one of the seagulls that was on the beach. A group of seagulls always seemed
to follow Aryll around. She didn't mind. She liked the birds.
Aryll leaned back, resting on her elbows. She watched as the sun began to set, casting
tendrils of crimson light.
"Pretty, isn't it?"
Aryll shot up from her resting place and spun around, scaring some of the seagulls. In front
of her was another girl, a year or two older than herself. The girl wore a simple green mid-thigh
length skirt and matching green vest. Under the vest, she wore a beige short-sleeve shirt. She also
wore brown, leather boots that laced up most of the way to her knees. The girl had short, green hair
and blue eyes. She smiled at Aryll.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to startle you." She sat down next to Aryll, wrapping her arms
around her knees and hugging them to her chest.
The blond haired girl quickly recovered. "That's alright. I didn't realize there was anyone
around. I'm Aryll," she said, extending her hand.
The other girl smiled and shook her hand. "Hi. I'm Saria."
* * * * * * *
Now
The entirety of Outset Island was out on the beach waving. The large pirate ship was
docked a little ways off shore. Two landing boats and the King of Red Lions were headed to the
shore.
Aryll, her grandmother, and Saria stood together on the dock. Saria had told Aryll that she
was a wanderer, roaming the land. Aryll had insisted that Saria stay with her, and her grandmother
had agreed. Saria had spent the last two months living with Aryll and her grandmother.
The two girls had spent a lot of time together. Aryll had never had a girl near her age
around before. Saria seemed more than happy to hang around with her. Saria had even begun to
teach Aryll how to play a small wooden flute, called an ocarina. The green haired girl had often
entertained her hosts with some of the melodies she knew. Aryll had especially liked the upbeat tune
that Saria had created herself. Aryll's grandmother, who Saria had become accustomed to calling
Grandma, was glad that her granddaughter had a friend other than her brother. The only other
children on the island, Joel and Zill, were both boys several years younger than Aryll.
Everyone on the island had come to know Saria, though they were baffled at how she had
arrived there with no boat. Aryll had asked her about this once. Saria had grinned slyly and replied
that she got there by her ocarina. Aryll didn't know what she meant by that. Strangely, the only
people in town who did not instantly accept Saria were Orca and Sturgeon. That was odd, because
they rarely agreed on anything. Bot of the elderly brothers seemed suspicious of the girl, they felt
she was hiding something, though they could not give any reason for this feeling.
Aryll nudged Saria in the side. The slightly taller girl turned to her friend. Aryll pointed
over to the King of Red Lions. "Over in the red boat. That's my brother, Link."
Saria nodded and peered at the boy in the red boat. She couldn't help but stare at him. Aryll
tilted her head. "What's wrong?"
Saria shook herself out of her daze. "Oh, nothing. He just . . . looks a lot like someone I
used to know." Aryll seemed to accept this.
Soon, the boats pulled ashore and the people spilled out of them. Aryll quickly ran over to
her brother and gave him a big hug. He smiled and spun her around in the air. A small, bittersweet
smile formed on Saria's lips as she watched. So much alike. Soon, Aryll and Link came up to Saria
and Grandma. Link gave his grandmother a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Aryll then motioned to
Saria. "Big Brother, this is Saria. She's been living with me and Grandma for a couple of months."
Link grinned. "Hi. Nice to meet you." He extended his hand.
"And you," Saria replied, shaking his hand.
Soon, the crowd began to disperse. The inhabitants of the island went back to their homes
and the pirates began to restock their ship. There was going to be a large feast that night, but
nothing was planned before then. Link, Aryll, Grandmother, and Saria stayed together talking,
though Saria mostly listened. Once the pirates were organized and doing their jobs, the young
female captain joined Link's group. Aryll grinned and gave the pirate girl a hug. "Hi Miss Tetra!"
Tetra smiled. "Hey there kiddo. Long time no see."
Saria studied the pirate girl for a moment. She would have normally dismissed her as a
normal girl. Well, at least as normal a girl as a thirteen-year-old pirate captain can be. However,
there was something familiar about her. It was the same way that this Link was familiar. Saria's
eyes widened. That was it! There was no doubt about it. She had figured the pirate girls secret.
A young girl with a beak and feathers soon joined the group, accompanied by man with
similar characteristics. The girl had a golden harp strapped on her back. Link turned to address the
bird man. "Hi, Quill. I didn't know you would be here."
The man nodded. "I wanted to welcome you all back, and make sure Medli was alright.
The bird girl blushed slightly at the overprotectiveness. Quill had always been her father-like figure.
They, along with Tetra, were introduced to Saria. Saria thought she felt something strange about the
girl Medli.
Soon, a small wooden . . . thing joined them. He was introduced as Makar of the Korok.
Saria thought he was oddly familiar as well. The entire group made their way to Link's house,
where they sat around and chatted. Aryll had told Saria a good deal about her brother's adventure
against Ganondorf, but she hadn't known everything. Listening in to the conversation, Saria picked
out more details.
After Link and the others had finished describing most of their trip, the conversation changed
to what had been going on at home. Unfortunately, there had not been much to tell aside from
Saria's joining them. Obviously, the conversation soon turned to Saria. She had never said much
about herself. Everyone had wanted to know where she had come from, to which she replied that
she was a wanderer.
Tetra cocked her head at Saria's explanation. "Aren't you a little young to just wander
around by yourself?"
Saria raised an eyebrow and couldn't stop a small smirk from forming on her face. "Oh?
And you're old enough to be a pirate captain?" This earned a chuckle from everyone and a slight
blush from the female pirate. Saria smiled even more widely. She knew she could trust these
people. Link was too much like her old friend not to trust. And her revelation about Tetra also
prompted Saria to trust them. So, she figured she could tell them who she really was. "Besides," the
green haired girl continued, "I'm older than I look."
Link was still smirking at the embarrassed look on Tetra's face when he turned back to
Saria. "Really? Exactly how old are you?"
Saria assumed a thoughtful posture. "Hmmm," she thought out loud. "In four months I will
be exactly . . . three hundred forty-seven years old."
Link fell out of his chair. Tetra blinked a couple times before chuckling. "You're kidding.
Right?"
Saria smirked as she shook her head. "Not at all. I really am that old."
Link had climbed back in his seat by then. "How could you possibly be THAT old? You're
just a kid."
Saria playfully shook a finger at him. "Tut, tut. Don't you know not to judge be
appearances?"
Link gave her a do-you-think-I'm-stupid look. "Right. And you're some great sorceress
who chooses to look young?" he asked sarcastically.
Saria chuckled. "Not exactly. You see, I'm what is known as a Kokiri."
Several heads suddenly snapped to attention and all the laughing stopped. "Did you say
Kokiri?" Makar asked in surprise.
Saria nodded. "Yes. A forest child. We are eternally young. I will never age any more
than this."
Link scratched his head. "Kinda like Fado?"
Now it was Saria's turn to blink in surprise. "How do you know Fado?"
Makar answered this time. "He was the sage of the Wind Temple before me."
Saria's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean 'before you?' Fado was made one of the two
new sages centuries ago to ensure that the Master Sword would retain it's power. Sages don't quit
their jobs, unless . . ."
Makar nodded. "He was killed by Ganondorf. I was selected to be the new sage in his
place. That way, the Master Sword could be used against Ganon."
Saria nodded solemnly. "So he is dead. I see. What about Laruto, the Zora who was sage
of the Earth Temple?"
The bird girl responded to this. "She was also killed. I am the new sage of the Earth
Temple."
Saria nodded. She smiled sadly. "Strange. I think Fado is the only Kokiri to ever die."
"Actually, the Korok, such as myself, are the descendants of the Kokiri," interjected Makar.
Saria blinked in surprise. "You are descendants of the Kokiri?" Makar nodded. "I see.
That is why you seemed strangely familiar."
Link scratched his head. "So, you are a Kokiri like Fado then?"
Saria nodded. "Are you really that old?" Saria turned to Aryll, who had asked the question.
The Kokiri smiled. "Yes, I really am. I'm an old geezer and a little child at the same time.
Of course, if any you tell anyone else my age, I may be forced to hurt you. It's notsomthing I like to
broadcast." This earned a few chuckles.
Makar finally spoke again. "I thought the Kokiri were sealed away when Hyrule was
flooded. How are you not with them?"
Saria gave a sigh. "I'm not exactly normal, even by Forest Child standards. You see, I am a
sage myself. I am the Sage of the Forest. One of the Six Ancient Sages who helped to seal Ganon
away the first time he appeared."
If Saria had wanted to get everyone's attention, that was a good way to do it.
"You're what?!"
Saria winced and looked at the female pirate who was now gaping at her. She quickly hid a
small smile.
"You don't have to shout, Your Highness."
Tetra settled back into her seat, but suddenly leapt forward again. "What?! But . . . how did
you . . . ?"
Saria smirked. "You think I can't tell who you are, Princess Zelda?"
sure to send me a review and tell me what you think! Reviews really do inspire writers.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own The Legend of Zelda. But hopefully, I will some day work for
Nintendo. Then I could help make the next Zelda!
The Legend of Zelda
The Golden Land
Chapter Three
Homecoming
Two Months Ago
Aryll stood on the sandy shore. She gazed out at the sea. He big brother, Link, was still
gone with the pirates. They would hopefully be back soon. Aryll had spent some time with Tetra
and the pirates herself. She liked them all a lot. They were really funny. That had also helped Link
save her from Ganondorf a year ago.
Aryll hoped they were having a good time and good luck looking for a new land. Still, it
was a little lonely with them all gone. Aryll and her grandmother had been alone for most of a year.
She had had a birthday, her first one without her brother. She had cried a little that night, but she
didn't let anyone know.
Aryll sat down on the sand. She ran one hand through her blond hair and with the other she
stroked the feathers of one of the seagulls that was on the beach. A group of seagulls always seemed
to follow Aryll around. She didn't mind. She liked the birds.
Aryll leaned back, resting on her elbows. She watched as the sun began to set, casting
tendrils of crimson light.
"Pretty, isn't it?"
Aryll shot up from her resting place and spun around, scaring some of the seagulls. In front
of her was another girl, a year or two older than herself. The girl wore a simple green mid-thigh
length skirt and matching green vest. Under the vest, she wore a beige short-sleeve shirt. She also
wore brown, leather boots that laced up most of the way to her knees. The girl had short, green hair
and blue eyes. She smiled at Aryll.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to startle you." She sat down next to Aryll, wrapping her arms
around her knees and hugging them to her chest.
The blond haired girl quickly recovered. "That's alright. I didn't realize there was anyone
around. I'm Aryll," she said, extending her hand.
The other girl smiled and shook her hand. "Hi. I'm Saria."
* * * * * * *
Now
The entirety of Outset Island was out on the beach waving. The large pirate ship was
docked a little ways off shore. Two landing boats and the King of Red Lions were headed to the
shore.
Aryll, her grandmother, and Saria stood together on the dock. Saria had told Aryll that she
was a wanderer, roaming the land. Aryll had insisted that Saria stay with her, and her grandmother
had agreed. Saria had spent the last two months living with Aryll and her grandmother.
The two girls had spent a lot of time together. Aryll had never had a girl near her age
around before. Saria seemed more than happy to hang around with her. Saria had even begun to
teach Aryll how to play a small wooden flute, called an ocarina. The green haired girl had often
entertained her hosts with some of the melodies she knew. Aryll had especially liked the upbeat tune
that Saria had created herself. Aryll's grandmother, who Saria had become accustomed to calling
Grandma, was glad that her granddaughter had a friend other than her brother. The only other
children on the island, Joel and Zill, were both boys several years younger than Aryll.
Everyone on the island had come to know Saria, though they were baffled at how she had
arrived there with no boat. Aryll had asked her about this once. Saria had grinned slyly and replied
that she got there by her ocarina. Aryll didn't know what she meant by that. Strangely, the only
people in town who did not instantly accept Saria were Orca and Sturgeon. That was odd, because
they rarely agreed on anything. Bot of the elderly brothers seemed suspicious of the girl, they felt
she was hiding something, though they could not give any reason for this feeling.
Aryll nudged Saria in the side. The slightly taller girl turned to her friend. Aryll pointed
over to the King of Red Lions. "Over in the red boat. That's my brother, Link."
Saria nodded and peered at the boy in the red boat. She couldn't help but stare at him. Aryll
tilted her head. "What's wrong?"
Saria shook herself out of her daze. "Oh, nothing. He just . . . looks a lot like someone I
used to know." Aryll seemed to accept this.
Soon, the boats pulled ashore and the people spilled out of them. Aryll quickly ran over to
her brother and gave him a big hug. He smiled and spun her around in the air. A small, bittersweet
smile formed on Saria's lips as she watched. So much alike. Soon, Aryll and Link came up to Saria
and Grandma. Link gave his grandmother a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Aryll then motioned to
Saria. "Big Brother, this is Saria. She's been living with me and Grandma for a couple of months."
Link grinned. "Hi. Nice to meet you." He extended his hand.
"And you," Saria replied, shaking his hand.
Soon, the crowd began to disperse. The inhabitants of the island went back to their homes
and the pirates began to restock their ship. There was going to be a large feast that night, but
nothing was planned before then. Link, Aryll, Grandmother, and Saria stayed together talking,
though Saria mostly listened. Once the pirates were organized and doing their jobs, the young
female captain joined Link's group. Aryll grinned and gave the pirate girl a hug. "Hi Miss Tetra!"
Tetra smiled. "Hey there kiddo. Long time no see."
Saria studied the pirate girl for a moment. She would have normally dismissed her as a
normal girl. Well, at least as normal a girl as a thirteen-year-old pirate captain can be. However,
there was something familiar about her. It was the same way that this Link was familiar. Saria's
eyes widened. That was it! There was no doubt about it. She had figured the pirate girls secret.
A young girl with a beak and feathers soon joined the group, accompanied by man with
similar characteristics. The girl had a golden harp strapped on her back. Link turned to address the
bird man. "Hi, Quill. I didn't know you would be here."
The man nodded. "I wanted to welcome you all back, and make sure Medli was alright.
The bird girl blushed slightly at the overprotectiveness. Quill had always been her father-like figure.
They, along with Tetra, were introduced to Saria. Saria thought she felt something strange about the
girl Medli.
Soon, a small wooden . . . thing joined them. He was introduced as Makar of the Korok.
Saria thought he was oddly familiar as well. The entire group made their way to Link's house,
where they sat around and chatted. Aryll had told Saria a good deal about her brother's adventure
against Ganondorf, but she hadn't known everything. Listening in to the conversation, Saria picked
out more details.
After Link and the others had finished describing most of their trip, the conversation changed
to what had been going on at home. Unfortunately, there had not been much to tell aside from
Saria's joining them. Obviously, the conversation soon turned to Saria. She had never said much
about herself. Everyone had wanted to know where she had come from, to which she replied that
she was a wanderer.
Tetra cocked her head at Saria's explanation. "Aren't you a little young to just wander
around by yourself?"
Saria raised an eyebrow and couldn't stop a small smirk from forming on her face. "Oh?
And you're old enough to be a pirate captain?" This earned a chuckle from everyone and a slight
blush from the female pirate. Saria smiled even more widely. She knew she could trust these
people. Link was too much like her old friend not to trust. And her revelation about Tetra also
prompted Saria to trust them. So, she figured she could tell them who she really was. "Besides," the
green haired girl continued, "I'm older than I look."
Link was still smirking at the embarrassed look on Tetra's face when he turned back to
Saria. "Really? Exactly how old are you?"
Saria assumed a thoughtful posture. "Hmmm," she thought out loud. "In four months I will
be exactly . . . three hundred forty-seven years old."
Link fell out of his chair. Tetra blinked a couple times before chuckling. "You're kidding.
Right?"
Saria smirked as she shook her head. "Not at all. I really am that old."
Link had climbed back in his seat by then. "How could you possibly be THAT old? You're
just a kid."
Saria playfully shook a finger at him. "Tut, tut. Don't you know not to judge be
appearances?"
Link gave her a do-you-think-I'm-stupid look. "Right. And you're some great sorceress
who chooses to look young?" he asked sarcastically.
Saria chuckled. "Not exactly. You see, I'm what is known as a Kokiri."
Several heads suddenly snapped to attention and all the laughing stopped. "Did you say
Kokiri?" Makar asked in surprise.
Saria nodded. "Yes. A forest child. We are eternally young. I will never age any more
than this."
Link scratched his head. "Kinda like Fado?"
Now it was Saria's turn to blink in surprise. "How do you know Fado?"
Makar answered this time. "He was the sage of the Wind Temple before me."
Saria's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean 'before you?' Fado was made one of the two
new sages centuries ago to ensure that the Master Sword would retain it's power. Sages don't quit
their jobs, unless . . ."
Makar nodded. "He was killed by Ganondorf. I was selected to be the new sage in his
place. That way, the Master Sword could be used against Ganon."
Saria nodded solemnly. "So he is dead. I see. What about Laruto, the Zora who was sage
of the Earth Temple?"
The bird girl responded to this. "She was also killed. I am the new sage of the Earth
Temple."
Saria nodded. She smiled sadly. "Strange. I think Fado is the only Kokiri to ever die."
"Actually, the Korok, such as myself, are the descendants of the Kokiri," interjected Makar.
Saria blinked in surprise. "You are descendants of the Kokiri?" Makar nodded. "I see.
That is why you seemed strangely familiar."
Link scratched his head. "So, you are a Kokiri like Fado then?"
Saria nodded. "Are you really that old?" Saria turned to Aryll, who had asked the question.
The Kokiri smiled. "Yes, I really am. I'm an old geezer and a little child at the same time.
Of course, if any you tell anyone else my age, I may be forced to hurt you. It's notsomthing I like to
broadcast." This earned a few chuckles.
Makar finally spoke again. "I thought the Kokiri were sealed away when Hyrule was
flooded. How are you not with them?"
Saria gave a sigh. "I'm not exactly normal, even by Forest Child standards. You see, I am a
sage myself. I am the Sage of the Forest. One of the Six Ancient Sages who helped to seal Ganon
away the first time he appeared."
If Saria had wanted to get everyone's attention, that was a good way to do it.
"You're what?!"
Saria winced and looked at the female pirate who was now gaping at her. She quickly hid a
small smile.
"You don't have to shout, Your Highness."
Tetra settled back into her seat, but suddenly leapt forward again. "What?! But . . . how did
you . . . ?"
Saria smirked. "You think I can't tell who you are, Princess Zelda?"