I just want to thank PinkuUsagi, kat-SageOfWisdom-princessZel, and hao for reading and reviewing. You guys rock (gives you all cookies)! Oh and hao, in OoT have you tried to go talk to Talon while wearing the Gerudo mask?
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Chapter 2: The Last Goodbye
"Help me! Please! Someone. Anyone," said the strained voice.
Talon immediately pulled the wagon to a halt. He pulled out a dagger from his pocket as he walked over to the clump of trees. "Who's there and what do you want," Talon asked the voice.
"Please help me, young sir. I need your help," said the voice.
Talon walked into the clump of trees with the dagger raised. He just did not know who to trust these days. As he walked past a particularly large tree, he felt something warm grasp his ankle. He immediately looked down and was surprised by what he saw. It was the source of the voice. He was shocked to see a beautiful, young Gerudo sitting there, clutching a blood soaked cloth to her abdomen. She had an extremely pained expression on her face, was obviously wounded, and looked on the verge of tears. Talon knew she was an enemy, but he just didn't have it in him to leave a poor defenseless girl out in the wilderness, especially after what had just happened to his father.
He gently grabbed her and carried her to the wagon. He dumped some of the milk canteens into the clump of trees and put a blanket in which to lay her down on. Then he covered her with his cloak.
"We are almost there, Miss, just try to hold on a little bit longer" Talon said in a soothing voice.
"Where are we going," asked the Gerudo, "and what is that bulk right there?"
Talon noticed that she was pointing at his father's covered up corpse. "Oh that is a load of stuff that I managed to save from the stand before it was destroyed in the attack," he lied. "Oh and as for where we are going, we are headed to Lon Lon Ranch," he added quickly.
"Is that where you live," she managed to asked.
"Yes. I am Talon. Owner of Lon Lon ranch. My dad, Falon, and I used to run the ranch together, until he passed away quite recently," he sadly responded.
"I'm sorry," she strained to say.
"Its okay, Miss. Now please try to rest. We are almost there," said Talon. They rode in silence the rest of the way to Lon Lon Ranch.
When they arrived at Lon Lon Ranch, Talon immediately sent Ingo to Kakariko. "Ingo, run and get and get Haglin (the old lady) from the potion shop. Take the quickest horse and go," commanded Talon. Ingo saw the young lady that his cousin had brought home in the wagon and didn't think twice. He set off for Kakariko immediately. In the meanwhile, Talon carried the now unconscious girl upstairs and into a spare bed. He gently put her down and covered her up with a blanket.
He gently caressed her face, and noticed that she had developed a fever. "Just hold on," he whispered, as looked at her face. There was no denying the fact that she was extremely beautiful. She had a clear and smooth tan complexion, a childlike round face, and blazingly red hair that just mesmerized him. She looked to be about his age, maybe a bit younger.
At long last, Talon and Haglin arrived. "It was about time," Talon snarled at Ingo. "What took you so long," implored Talon.
"It's a long way you know. And if I were you I'd be a bit more preoccupied with your little girlfriend over there," sneered Ingo. "Where is uncle Falon by the way," he asked.
Ingo immediately saw the hurt in his eyes. He knew that something was not right. He felt so sorry for his cousin. "Lets go to the stables, we'll talk there," said Talon.
They left Haglin to work on the girl and headed towards the stables. Once they were in there, Talon spoke up. "We were on our way to the market," he explained, his voice cracking. "We had just crossed the drawbridge when we saw a dreadful sight. Buildings were burning, men fighting against warriors. There were women running and trying to protect their children. Bodies and blood were spilled all over the ground. Some of those...those...sluts were looting homes and stealing from and murdering poor defenseless people."
"Keep going," said Ingo in a would be calm voice.
"Then a stray arrow shot father right in the center of his back. He didn't make it. Now we must arrange for his burial," shouted Talon, now in tears. Ingo was also in tears when the news sunk in. Falon was like a father to him and now all the work in the ranch would be up to him and only him. They stood in silence until they heard the healer call them.
"She was seriously wounded, but not fatally. She should be able to make it. I will leave some potions that she will need to take every night, before going to bed and in the mornings before breakfast. She lost a lot of blood and is very lucky to be found by such a kind person," Haglin.
"Oh it was nothing really," said Talon while his face blushed a shade of pink.
"Take good care of her and do not let her do any hard labor for the next two weeks. She is still in a delicate state. She is now sleeping" instructed Haglin.
The next morning, Talon got up bright and early. He still had his father's funeral service to attend to. His father's corpse was washed and dressed in his best garments. Then, they lay him out in a coffin. Only close friends and family members attended the service held at Lon Lon ranch. Talon was still grieving, but was his thoughts were slightly interrupted by the thought of the beautiful girl that he had rescued. He really wanted to get to know her better, and to spend time with her, but had other things to take care of at the moment.
One by one, people started to leave Falon's memorial service and headed to Kakariko. That was where Falon was to be buried. He and three other men moved the coffin from the table where it lay, to a wagon that had been decorated with violet flowers and ribbons. The procession made its way slowly and sadly towards Kakariko. Once in the graveyard, that was where the feelings really kicked in. As his father's coffin was slowly lowered into the freshly dug hole, Talon let out the tears that he had been meaning to release since yesterday. He had not had time to grieve properly.
He was the last one to leave the graveyard that night. He sat there by himself in the rain, for it had started raining about an hour ago. Slowly it grew darker and colder. He didn't care. He just sat there and cried on his father's grave. His mother's grave was there next to Falon's. He just cried and cried, until he heard a soft gentle voice call out to him.
"Its okay son let it all out," said the voice.
"Father," said Talon startled.
"No it is I, Dampe the grave keeper," responded the voice.
"Oh," said Talon, half disappointed and half relieved.
"You should really go home now you know. You can get sick and now you have greater responsibilities. I mean, you have now got to worry about the ranch, and making sure that all the work gets done. From what I hear, you should really consider hiring some helpers," said Dampe.
"It is a Family run business. I would never hire employees," said Talon bitterly.
"Fine, then suit yourself then son, but from what I hear, you also have a woman to look after now, and trust me, that is a great responsibility. Maybe, even the greatest one you have," said Dampe.
Talon's heart raced at that. "Oh! It's not like that at all! She is just a girl that I rescued from further harm," said Talon shakily.
"Aww young love," sighed Dampe as he slowly made his way back to his hut.
"That crazy old lunatic," mumbled Talon as he slowly made his way back home. "Goodbye father".
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A/N: Sorry so short and boring. The next chapter will be a bit better. I promise. Now please review. Come on. Click the button. You know you wanna.
