The Hero Returns To Hyrule
A/N: This is my very first fic that I've ever written, so please take that into account when reading.
Sorry about the wait. My Internet wouldn't work, so I've had no chance to update in a long time. After this expect updates every two or three days. Thanks for waiting.
With the first shard of the Master Sword returned to the Sages, Link makes his way to Goron City. A very interesting twist in the plot will be revealed in this chapter. Some of you may know already, but I don't care. As for the part where Link is telling his story, think of it as like C-3PO telling a story to the Ewoks in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. It helps.
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Chapter 6: Love and Death in Hyrule Field
The Deku Tree Shrub looks up in interest as a blue circle appears before him. A figure descends from the ceiling. A magical glow surrounds the Hero of Time as he plants his feet on the firm earth inside the Deku Tree. "I feel a sense of calm inside of the Forest Temple. You must have defeated the evil presence inside the temple." The Deku Tree Sprout states as the blue mist fades into the darkness.
Link nods his head at the small plant. "You are free to grow in peace, my friend." The hero says as he leaves the chamber.
The heavy door to the chamber slams shut as Link and Navi pass through it. A rope hangs from the giant hole in the ceiling, allowing Link access to the entrance of the Deku Tree. Link wades out into the small pool of water below the rope and looks up. He sees the smiling face of a young Kokiri. "Climb on up, mister. We can help." The child calls down as Link grasps the end of the rope.
After a short while Link climbs over the edge of the hole. To his surprise, not only are there Kokiri awaiting him, but also Skull kids. Noticing Link's reaction, Mido, leader of the Kokiri, approaches the hero to explain. "The Skull kids formed an alliance with us after Ganondorf attacked the forest. They agreed to help us rebuild our village in return for acceptance among us." The Skullkids nod in agreement.
One of the Skullkids approaches Link and asks, "Are you the one who freed me from that evil mask?"
The hero nods his head in response causing the child to jump with glee. "Friend, Link! Please accept my apologies for my actions back in Termina. I was not myself."
The Kokiri are stunned. "Did he just say that that guy's name is Link?" One whispers to a girl standing beside him.
"Apology accepted," Link laughs as he picks up the Skull kid. As he places the child on his broad shoulder a Kokiri tugs on his sleeve. "Are you the same Link that lived in the tree house in our village?"
Link flinches at the question. He had been hoping to avoid revealing his identity to his childhood friends. "Follow me." He says as he steps through the gaping mouth of the former guardian.
The children follow the hero as he treks towards the ruins of the Kokiri settlement. The man dressed as a Kokiri puts down the Skull kid before crossing the blood stained stream. Link finds a patch of charred grass to sit on. He beckons the children following him to sit in a circle. "I will tell you everything." He says once the children of the forest are seated.
Immediately a barrage of questions bombarded the hero. "Where have you been? How did you grow up? What happened to Saria? Why did the evil man who killed the Deku Tree attack us?"
Link clears his throat before attempting to answer the questions that he is faced with. "First of all, I know you all want to know what's happening. I'll try to tell you all that I know. To tell you the truth, I don't even understand some of this.
Seven years ago I was asked by the Deku Tree to take the Spiritual Stone of the Forest, The Kokiri Emerald, to Princess Zelda. She requested that I go and find the other two Spiritual Stones. I did as she asked and went to return the stones to her. When I got back to the castle, the Princess had fled from the evil man, Ganondorf, who had destroyed the Deku Tree back then.
As she fled, Princess Zelda gave me this," Link says as he olds up the Ocarina of Time. "I used this to enter the Temple of Time in Hyrule City. I pulled the Master Sword from its pedestal and was sent seven years into the future. Unfortunately, Ganondorf followed and stole the Triforce, the ancient power handed down by the goddesses."
The forest children stare at Link in amazement. Most of them do not believe Link, but they love a good story, so they listened. "Ganondorf used the Triforce to do many evil things to the Land of Hyrule, much the same as he has done now. I was sent around Hyrule to awaken the Sages from their slumber. One of these Sages was Saria." Gasps emerge from the Kokiri.
"Early in my quest, I found out I was a Hylian, not a Kokiri." More gasps. "I was shocked, too. I succeeded in my quest with the help of a mysterious Sheikah named Sheik, who turned out to be Princess Zelda. After all of the Sages were awakened I went to battle Ganondorf at his evil castle. The battle waged on for hours, but I emerged victorious." Cheers from the crowd.
"The Sages sealed Ganondorf in the Sacred Realm, hoping he would never escape. I was sent back to my original time seven years ago. I returned the Master Sword to the pedestal and Navi here left on some sort of journey. I went on a quest to find her. I ended up in the land of Termina, where I had another amazing adventure."
Link stands up. Two days have passed since he started telling his story. Link stares up at the bright full moon and shudders at the memory of his final battle in Termina. "Won't you tell us about your quest in Termina?" asks one of the dreary eyed children.
Link shakes his head. "Sorry, but I should continue with my current quest. I'll come back one day, once it's over, to tell you the story. OK?" He asks the children.
"Promise?" asks one small girl.
"Promise." Link calls back as he crosses the small bridge that leads to Hyrule Field.
"It's quiet." Navi says as she and Link walk through the hollowed out log that serves as an entrance into the Kokiri forest.
"Too quiet." Link mutters as he pulls out his sword.
"You don't need to worry about that." A voice sounds from the trees above the hero and fairy.
Link looks up and spots the familiar owl. "Good to see you again, old friend." Link calls up to the feathered creature.
"On nights of the full moon, Ganondorf has his creatures summoned to his castle to worship him. On these nights, Ganondorf absorbs the power of the weakest creatures, adding to his own. Then he summons powerful creatures, such as Stalchilds and Iron Knuckles, from an unknown portal. Do you understand all this?"
Link nods his head. "Then it is best I take leave. Head to the peak of Death Mountain. I shall be waiting there for your arrival." The owl announces before taking flight into the night sky.
"I hate how he always sneaks up on us." Navi says.
"At least he's on our side." Link says as he pulls the Ocarina of Time from out of his pocket. The melody of Epona's Song echoes as Link summons his faithful steed. In the direction of Lon Lon Ranch sounds Epona's neigh. Within a minute the beautiful horse breaches the crest of a hill. The full moon silhouettes the majestic beast as it rears into the air.
As Epona neared, Link noticed a rider upon his horse's back. The rider's long auburn hair shimmers in the night sky as horse and rider come to a stop in front of Link. "Need a ride?" Malon asks as she extends her hand towards Link.
Link grasps the girl's hand and pulls himself onto Epona's back behind Malon. "Hold on." Malon calls as she spurs Epona into a gallop. Navi is left behind in a cloud of dust. "Hey! Link! Wait up." The fairy calls as she watches Link and Malon disappear into the night. "Why me?" Navi asks herself.
The wind howls past the two riders as they fly across the fields of Hyrule. Malon guides Epona over the hills with ease. Suddenly, Epona comes across a small fence, causing her to jump the obstacle. The sudden jolt of landing causes Link to hold onto Malon's waist for support. Malon smiles when she feels Link's grasp. She leans over the neck of the horse and whispers into Epona's ear, "The plans working, keep it up."
Malon looks over her shoulder into the face of the hero. "I have to ask you, Link. Do you remember the first time you went to Lon Lon Ranch?" Link nods in response. "My father asked you a question and I would like to know your answer. He asked if you wanted to marry me. What did you say?"
Link is about to answer, but cries out in surprise as Epona abruptly stops. Both Link and Malon are tossed from the back of the horse. While falling through the air, Link grabs hold of Malon, pulling her close to him. Upon hitting the ground Link and Malon roll to a stop. Malon is lying on the grass, with Links arms tightly grasped around her body.
Malon stares up into the eyes of the handsome Hylian that she has grown attracted to over the years. Wild images cross both of their minds as the two lay on the ground. Malon's heart is sent aflutter as she watches Link's lips begin to move slowly towards hers.
Navi flutters across the field, searching for the two riders. "How many times do I have to tell him to not leave me behind?" The blue fairy mutters to herself. The fairy shudders as she flies past the evil fortress of Ganondorf. After taking control of Hyrule, Ganondorf turned Hyrule Market into his own personal courtyard to his evil castle.
Navi looks around for a while before spotting movement. On the hill that overlooks the path up Death Mountain, Navi spots the travelers. She watches in horror as Link and Malon are tossed from Epona's saddle and land awkwardly in a crumpled heap.
"Link!" Navi yells out in panic as she watches, flying past the gates of the evil fortress. The sound of creaking wood stops the fairy from heading to Link's rescue. Navi watches in horror as the drawbridge to the castle begins to lower itself. Off in the distance the sun peaks over the horizon.
"Yes." Link says as his lips gently caress those of Malon's. Malon reaches up with one hand and pulls the hero closer to her. With her other hand, she pulls off the hero's green hood, causing his blond hair to fall across his eyes and into Malon's face. After a few seconds, Link pulls away from Malon's grasp. The gleam of sunshine covers the two as they stare into each others eyes.
The sound of the drawbridge collapsing brings Link and Malon back to reality. Navi is hurriedly making her way towards the two new lovers. Link gasps as a midnight black horse and rider emerge from the castle. A black sphere appears in the rider's hand as it is raised into the air. Then, the rider tosses the dark mass towards Navi, Link and Malon.
Link watches in horror as the black sphere strikes his friend. The female lets out a painful scream as the ball passes through her. Tears stream from Link's eyes as he watches, unable to stop anything. A final breath emerges from the victim's mouth as she falls to the ground, dead.
Hatred burns inside of Link as he looks from the body of his friend to the smirking face of his enemy. The black rider laughs at Link's pain before turning and heading back towards the castle.
"GANONDORF!!!" Link yells at the back of the rider. The rider says nothing. The only response is the rider lifting one arm into the air. Link stares as he watches both the Triforce of Power and the Triforce of Wisdom glow on the back of the rider's hand.
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A/N: Am I evil or what? Have the chapter appearing all nice and lovely, and then have either Navi or Malon killed. I'm leaving that in the dark for now, because I am evil! Tint out.