Chapter Two: Hyrule's Hero
As dawn broke on the town of Hyrule and the shops started to open, a young boy dressed in green emerged from his home. Having just defeated the evil Vaati and having saved Hyrule from the clutches of evil yet again, Link decided that it was time for a vacation. Putting on his new hat that he had recieved from the minish elder Ezlo the night before, Link began walking toward the walls of Hyrule Town. As he walked through the gates which led into town, he saw three other boys picking on a smaller boy on the other side of the square. Link, after deciding to help the small boy, started walking toward the small group. One of the bigger boys noticed Link walking towards them, grabbed one of the other boys, who in turn grabbed the other, and ran off toward the outskirts of town. Link decided to spare them the speech of not picking on other kids. He walked over to the small boy.
"Are you alright?" Link asked the boy.
The boy cowered in fear of Link, "Don't hurt me..." the boy said.
"I had no intention of doing anything to you." Link stated in a puzzled voice.
The boy was somewhere around the age of 7. He looked at Link in fear at first, not knowing what Link would do. Finally, after reassuring himself that this boy would not hurt him, the boy became more talkative. He stood up and inquired to Link as to what his name was.
"My name is Link." came the reply, "I am on my way to Hyrule Castle."
"Why?" the boy asked.
"I must speak with the King about very important matters." Link answered.
The boy looked confused, "About what?" he asked.
"None of your concern," Link told him in a sharp tone that nearly scared the boy again, "I have told you my name, what is your name?"
"Isaac, I live in that house in the corner of town with my sister." he replied. The boy pointed toward the southeast town wall.
"Ok Isaac, I must be heading to the Castle now. Head on home and I will come visit you when I finish." Link told him.
Link turned and headed off in the direction of the castle. 'I must get to the castle and talk with the king about what to do with the Four Sword' Link thought silently.
Issac looked to the ground. "Are you the man who saved Hyrule?" he asked.
This stopped Link dead in his tracks. He hadn't talked to anyone about the battle. How would this boy know about the battle with Vaati? A million questions raced through his head. Link slowly turned back toward the boy. Almost telepathically the boy began to explain how he knew.
"I saw you in town last night heading for the castle. I wondered what you were doing so I followed you. I had to find another way into the castle because of the guards." The boy started reminding Link how he had first gained access to Hyrule Castle when he was a boy. "I had just found a way into the castle," Issac continued, "when I heard a large crash. The ground started to shake and I decided that it would be a bad idea to stick around. I had just started to turn around when I heard a scary voice start to say something. The voice came from the roof of the castle. I looked up and saw you jump toward the monster with your sword. That is when I left."
After the boy had finished Link asked, "So, Is there something I can do for you?"
"Teach me to use a sword the way you do." Issac replied in that voice that adults can't help but give into.
Luckily Link was only a teenager. Immediately he denied the child's request and headed off toward the castle.
"Sorry kid, I work alone." Link told him as he walked off.
Issac looked at the ground, then took off running toward his house in the opposite direction. Link knew this would not be the last he saw of Issac. He would come running to him everytime Link arrived in the town and follow him around until he left the town. Link exited the town through the northern gates and headed off toward Hyrule Castle. As he walked toward the castle drawbridge he saw a shadowy figure run between the trees. He reached for the Four Sword which was located in the sheath attached to his side. It was probably just the kids playing a prank. That was what happened alot around Hyrule.
"Who's there?" Link yelled, "I'm on my way to Hyrule Castle. I don't want any trouble."
There was an awkward silence that sent chills up Link's spine. After a few moments of this Link released his grip on the Four Sword and once more headed off for Hyrule Castle. Link was met at the gate by a tall, burly man whom immediately told Link that his name was Burke.
"I was told to wait here for you to arrive and escort you to the king's chamber." Burke informed Link, "The King would like to thank you for saving Princess Zelda, and all of Hyrule from Vaati."
Link went red in the face upon the mention of Zelda's name. "There's no need to thank me. I would have done it even if the King had chosen someone else." he responded.
Burke smiled and led Link to the castle doors. "What was it like?" Burke asked upon entering the castle.
"What was what like?"
"The fight with Vaati? Did he scare you? How hard was he to beat?" Burke clarified.
"Not too hard." Link replied, "He didn't scare me all that much because I have beaten alot of other monsters before."
Burke listened intently to Link explain the battle with Vaati the night before. After Link finished they realized how long they had actually been standing at the door. Burke reached to grab the handle to the King's Chamber. Just as he was about to grasp the handle the door swung open and one of the King's messengers ran out. Burke grasped his hand in pain and motioned for Link to follow him inside. Upon entering the chamber, both men took a knee in honor of the King.
"Hello Link," the King's voice boomed loud in Link's ears, "I'm glad we can finally meet un somewhat pleasant conditions."
"Somewhat?" Link inquired, "What happened now?"
The King's voice went from friendly, to serious the moment Link finished his question. The King sighed as he began telling the newest crisis that has become of Hyrule.
"One of the townspeople reported seeing a large object fall from the sky and crash in the Minish Forest. In fact, I just sent one of my messengers to the forest to investigate." The King said.
Upon hearing this, Burke grasped his hand harder and winced in even more pain. Link looked concerned at the injured soldier.
"Link," said The King, "Why don't you stay for dinner. I'm sure my daughter would like to thank you for saving her from Vaati."
Link's face turned red again, "Thank you for the offer, Milord, but I'm afraid I will have to turn you down."
The King looked at him with a puzzled look. Who would dare deny an invitation to dinner with royalty?
"I've decided to head out on another adventure on my own and would like to request that I be able to keep the Four Sword for this adventure." Link stated, "I must pay a visit to the Minish Elder in the forest."
"Very well Link. I grant you the Four Sword." The King replied, sighing a little upon finishing. An idea jumped into The King's head. "On one condition will I allow this."
Link looked at The King with a puzzled look on his face, "Anything, Milord."
The King smiled, "You must stay here and wait for my messenger to return with a report on what he found in the Minish Forest."
Link started to protest, but stopped himself. It was concidered treason to disregard the requests of royalty. Link sighed, "So, Milord, what is for dinner?"
