Hi peoples! I'm back. No I wasn't dead, in case u were wonderin. Well first off I want to say thanx to the peoples that reviewed. Luv ya all Oh ya! This chappie will probably be much better than the others. Cause guess who's gonna be in it? Nope I'm not telling you here. I'm sure you probably have a good idea of who I'm talking about anyway. For the first part I'm attempting to do some actiony whatever scene, and NO laughing at me about it. This is my first time and I don't think I'm as good at action as I am with romance…… but if you have any tips for me on how to improve it then just tell me! Well this chapter will have a lil bit more romance, a lot of talking, and two original characters made by yours truly . What am I doing? You don't wanna hear my babble I'll shut up now.

Aurvandil- Heh, heh, heh… Uh, whoa. I didn't know my grammar was that bad ;; Eh I'll work on it and when I get off my lazy butt someday I'll fix those errors you pointed out Thanx

Fearless Malon- I am evil I know. What? Cliff hangers are fun! I just can't help it! And besides when are YOU going to update YOUR story? Huh? Huh? -

Disclaimer- I love Zelda. It's a great game and all but do you really think someone with a mind like mine could make it? Well of course I could!... but some other guy beat me to it so there :(

Let's begin!

Chapter Three: Odd Appearances and Familiar Faces

In those few moments that Malon had been standing she had never been as frightened as she was now. Her heart had stopped. She couldn't move. She was frozen. After this everything that had happened here would become a blur to her, a distant memory in the back of her mind.

As the golden one lunged straight for her, the indigo one held back, as if not wanting to fight. But that soon changed as she was tackled to the ground by the golden one that kept her pinned there so forcefully, she felt as is she were stunned. He slowly got off her and extended his right hand in the air. Golden sparks of light began to find their way around it, forming a giant spear like object. He slowly lowered his hand down gripping the spear he created and pointed a finger from his other hand towards Malon.

"Her." he whispered to it.

Malon tried her best to remove her body from the ground. But it was no use. She was stuck. She then noticed small golden rings that kept her arms and legs pinned to the ground. What was happening? She struggled against the pull that kept her there tight. Still nothing she did would work. She was stuck here for good.

At the sight of this all the indigo one held an odd unreadable expression. He turned away from the scene and focused on something else. Still when the golden one turned to him and waited for a response, he nodded and immediately the golden one turned back to Malon. He grinned icily at her and said,

"Goodbye."

Instantly the spear headed straight for Malon and hit her. The feeling to Malon was horrible. It felt as if millions of tiny daggers were stabbing her throughout her entire body. It went straight through her, and the blood poured from her stomach and on to the ground. A strong force then started to grow inside her body. It weakened everything inside her that made her want to resist. Before she knew it her eyes became clouded and blurry. And slowly she fell into a dark trance that made her pass out. She just lye there, motionless.

"That was easier than I thought. That boy… I guess he didn't get in the way after all. It's a good thing she doesn't know about it yet." Said the golden one grinning, "You know what to do with her. I've got other business to tend to." Without caring to see the indigo one's reaction he disappeared. There was a long pause until he spoke up.

"Sleep peacefully young one."

He extended his arms widely, and slowly dark gray ice crystals appeared and began to surround her, dancing around her body in a ceremonial like way. Soon they stopped and without warning shot icicle like objects at her body. They cleared up all the blood and disappeared into her body. In return her body thankfully took them in, accepting each one. After a minute of the same thing it stopped and all the crystals disappeared, flowing back into the indigo one's body. He stepped beside Malon and stared at her, then slowly he walked away into the darkness.

--

At mid day…

"Zuku! Come over here! Look what I found!"

"What is it Maku? Oh… a girl… so what."

"Isn't she pretty?! Hey, you think master would let us bring her home?"

"…No."

"Please Zuku! I think she will be fun to play with!"

"Shut up Maku. We're here to look for food, not kid around."

"But she is sooooooooooooooooooo pretty! Please can we take her?! Please! Please! PLEASE!!!"

"Maku you're an idiot. But if you're that set on taking her then be my guest."

"Great! Will you help me carry her?"

"No."

"Pleaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!!!!!!"

"It's a waste of my time. I've got other things to do Maku."

"Please! Please! Please! Please Please! Please! Please! Please! Please! Please! Please! Please! Pleases! Please! Plea—

"FINE MAKU! Just will you PLEASE shut up!"

"Ok… um let's go now!"

"Whatever…"

--

The vast and open forest seemed to be tired on a day like this. It was hot and humid. Possibly one of the worst combinations of all. Flies buzzed all around it, busying themselves with what they could. There was no sign of life other than that what so ever. But suddenly out of the stillness of the forest came two small boys. Both walking briskly, stopping just for a few minutes to rest but then getting right back up and scurrying on down the path again. They seemed to be carrying something in their arms. Another person it looked like. But you couldn't be too sure seeing the way they treated it.

"ZUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! Come on, we have to hurry! I want to show master what we have! You must hurry! Are you really that slow?!"

Zuku slowly turned his attention away from the juicy berries he had been staring at and glared at Maku. That was it. His stupid brother had to be taught a lesson.

"Shut up," he replied in that I'm-pissed-at-you-so-leave-me-alone voice, "Just shut up Maku. All you ever do is talk and say senseless thing. You're always making up and playing your stupid games that always seem to get us in trouble. But now I've got a game for you. The rules are you don't talk, got it? Now please just shut up and don't talk to me."

Maku in return stared at him for a very long time. He didn't do anything he just… stared. Awkwardness passed through both boys as they stared each other down. Zuku shifted uncomfortably in this position. He really didn't mean to hurt Maku but had he?

"Is the game over yet Zuku? This is getting very boring." Maku said.

Zuku fell over.

As they traveled farther into the forest they finally came to a small clearing. Tall trees surrounded them, letting in little, almost no, sunlight, but just enough so they could see. A large stream was to the left of them along with a small tent in the center. To the far right were baskets of fruit and other various things.

"Master! We're home! Come out, come out wherever you are!" Maku's loud voice rang throughout the entire forest, disturbing all the silence and stillness and making a nearby flock of birds retreat to their home.

"Be quiet Maku. Master probably went somewhere while we were out." Said Zuku matter-of-factly.

"… Oh." Maku said then looked back at the girl.

Zuku sighed and layed the girl down with the help of Maku. Maku was right about one thing, he decided, she sure was pretty. She had bright red hair and a gentle delicate face. She looked like she was okay, yet…….… the seemed to be something about her that disturbed him. He decided to shrug it off for now.

Maku quickly ran over to the stream, gathering a large handful of water in his hands and bringing it back over to her. Without thinking he dumped it all over her face. She in result to this all shivered while a strange image in her mind appeared.

--A light blue cool mist slowly wrapped around her, calming her and freeing her of all her worries. It gently licked her wounds, healing them. After that she slowly began to rise. Up, up, until…--

With a sudden jolt she was awake in a flash. Malon looked aimlessly around her, from one person to the next. Where was she? Who were these people anyway?

Zuku and Maku both looked her in the eye, Maku smiling strangely and Zuku just staring. She looked at both oddly. What did they want? She had to find out what was going on here.

"W- where am I? And wh- who are you?" she stuttered nervously.

"Uh… I'm Zuku, this is Maku and you are in the Zakiri forest." (A/N yep people I did make that up)

Malon looked at both boys peculiarly. The Zakiri forest? She had never heard of any such thing.

"Well I'm Malon. How did I get here?" Zuku shrugged.

"I dunno. We just found you lying around in the forest and it was his idea to bring you back here."

"Oh…" she sighed heavily.

Are you married?" Maku suddenly asked unexpectedly.

"What?" The question tackled Malon so suddenly she hadn't even had enough time to fully understand it.

"Are you married?" He repeated.

"Uh… well no."

He smiled and moved closer to her face. "Our master isn't either. But I think he wants to get married even though he says he doesn't." He continued to move in closer to her face, beginning to frighten the poor girl. "You're really pretty. Do you have a boyfriend?"

Malon blushed but shook her head. "No."

"Wow! Our master doesn't either! Err… I mean he doesn't have a girlfriend."

"Oh and who is your master?" Malon asked curiously.

"Well," Maku began, "He's big, and strong, and he always wears a green hat, well sometimes red or blue or… yeah… and he has a sword, and—

"Green hat… sword…" Malon inturupted. She stood and ran her hands through her hair. "Odd he sounds just like a friend I had a long time ago." She looked down sadly remembering him.

"Well maybe it is him!" Maku said brightly. "What's his name?"

"That doesn't matter. Let's just call him fairy boy for now."

"Fairy boy?" Maku said making a face.

"Yes fairy boy. I nicknamed him that because he always had a fairy following him around." Malon said defensively.

"Hmmm…" Maku scratched his chin for a while and suddenly said, "Oooooooooooh tell us about him! We want to know more! We want to know more! Right Zuku?"

Zuku rolled his eyes. "Right."

"Well… I suppose I could…" Malon began.

"Oh please do!" Maku begged.

Malon sighed and sat back down. "All right. Well it started when I was about ten. I remember I was in the market waiting for my dad to get back from delivering milk at the castle." She smiled to herself as all the memories came flooding back to her mind. "Well anyway when I was standing there I saw a little fairy floating around. She looked as if she were lost. I was about to go over and talk to her and when out of nowhere I saw a young boy wearing green go up to her and talk to her and then they started saying some things to each other. Most likely they were arguing. As he walked by me I asked him what his name was and if he was from around here. He said he was from the Kokiri forest."

"Hmmm…" Maku and Zuku exchanged glances, but Malon didn't seem to notice. She continued on.

"We began to talk and get to know each other for a while and then he said he had to go to the castle to see the princess, and he ran off. I didn't think I'd ever see him again, so I was really surprised when he came to the ranch a couple of days later. I recall showing him my favorite horse, Epona." Once again Maku and Zuku glanced at each other unnoticed by Malon. "He and she quickly became fond of each other. After that we saw each other a lot…but then…" She stopped for a moment but as soon as she noticed them staring she went on. "He began to come fewer and fewer times… and then finally after seven long years… seven long years of pain and suffering… he came back…and he acted like it was nothing… he acted like nothing had ever happened… I just don't understand how he could do that." It was hard to hold back the tears beginning to well up in her eyes. She stared off at the ground, hoping they wouldn't notice her tears.

"Oh so that's how it happened." Zuku said looking away. He seemed to be thinking something. Malon had begun weeping lightly, but was hidden by her hair so they couldn't see her. She went on.

"I've only seen him twice since then. But still I hardly had a chance to even talk to him. I guess he's just too busy to notice me right now. Maybe I should just forget about him…" Malon was beginning to space out.

"I don't think he's forgotten about you Malon." Zuku said looking her right in the eye. "In fact I think he really misses you."

"No I doubt that." Malon said dully.

Maku looked up at her and gave her a big smile. "Why wouldn't he. I mean he talks about you all the time."

"What?" Malon looked up at Maku questioningly. "What do you mean 'he talks about me all the time'?"

Zuku shot a quick glare at Maku, who smiled sheepishly and sweat dropped. "Err… well I'm sure he talks about you all the time. Heh, a…. yeah who wouldn't. I mean it's not that I know if he talks about you all the time, it's just that I think he would. I mean you seem like a nice person and… yeah. That's all I meant!" Maku nervously began to scratch the back of his neck, hoping she wouldn't see through his lie. Malon stared at him for a while and then sighed as she stood up. She walked all around the place looking under and over things. She seemed to be examining the place. She turned back to Maku and Zuku.

"So when will your 'master' be arriving anyway?" she said desperately trying to change the subject.

"He should be arriving anytime now." Zuku said.

"Ah…"

Malon coolly walked over to the stream taking the water in her hands and splashing it all over her face. She stared at her reflection in the water and slowly touched the side of her stomach, wondering why it hurt so much. She gently caressed it with her hand.

Suddenly a small rustling in the bushes put everyone on alert. The sound of a horse could be heard and so could its large footsteps.

"Master! Finally he has returned!" Maku quickly ran over to the sound, excitedly screaming things in a language that Malon had never heard of. He slowly disappeared into the bushes. After a few seconds they could hear muffled voices talking together, and soon Maku appeared along side their master. Malon stared at him, her jaw hanging wide open. It couldn't be. It really was him.

He laughed lightly at something Maku had just said but his laughter faded once he noticed her. For a moment they just stared at each other, both too shocked to say anything. Finally she broke the silence.

"Link!"

--

"So… you have no clue how you got here?" Link asked Malon.

I t was nearing sunset. Link and Malon had seated themselves under the tent after recovering from the sudden shock that had swept over them when they saw each other. During that moment three things had happened. First Malon had gotten very mad at Maku and Zuku for not telling her that Link was their master. Second Link hadn't been able to spit out one word as Malon began shouting at him for not visiting her for those long years. And at last she had burst into tears because of, well, the same reason she had yelled at him. Now finally back to her old self, Malon had with Link decided it would be much better to discuss things privately, away from Maku and Zuku… well Maku mostly.

Malon lay down beside Link and sighed.

"Yeah I just woke up and I was here."

"Hmmm…" Link crossed his legs and looked thoughtful for a moment and then finally sighed and gave up. "Well then I guess you can stay here for the night. We've got some catching up to do!" Link smiled at her but she turned away.

"I'd rather waste my time with anyone other than you." She said conceitedly.

Link crossed his arms. "Jeez that was cold. Are you really that mad at me?"

"Maybe."

"Well… I'm sorry. You know there's a good explanation for this all."

"I'm waiting."

"Well…a… um…" Link sweat dropped and scratched his head trying hard to think something up. "Eh… well you see I was brainwashed. Yeah that's it!"

"Brainwashed?"

"Yeah…um I couldn't remember where the ranch was and I got lost and um…uh couldn't remember who you were. Yeah and then Zelda helped me get my memory back and I forgot to come and… visit you…"

"Really?" Malon said lifting an eyebrow.

"A…yeah."

"You know Link," she said sitting up, "You couldn't fool a cow. Brainwashed? Please!"

"Heh…"

"Forget it Link. I don't need to know your excuses."

"Well you know I'm still really sorry, Mal."

Malon put her arms around her knees and looked away. She said nothing.

Meanwhile unknown by the two they were being watched. From high up in the trees Maku and Zuku were secretly spying and listening to every word being said inside the tent. One probably would have expected Maku to be doing this, but for Zuku it was quite unusual. He had for the second time been bribed into doing something stupid like this by Maku. How it happened he did not know. But what he did know was if they were caught they would be severely punished by Link. He looked over to his brother. Maku was an idiot. He knew they'd be caught any minute now.

"Maku is this really necessary. I mean it's not like their going to 'do' anything."

Maku crawled up to the edge of the branch he was on before answering.

"Zuku, if you must know, I am a pro at this. We won't get caught. I promise."

Maku slowly lowered part of his body off of the branch so he could hear what was being said better.

"Well, they don't seem to be discussing anything, and I don't hear any sounds…"

"Don't hear any sounds? Zuku said as he leaned up against the trunk. "What did you think they were doing in there?" Zuku eyed him suspiciously.

"…"

"Never mind. I don't want to know." He looked away at a couple of birds flying around. "Let's just hope we don't get caught." He said under his breath.

And then almost as if on cue the branch they were in slowly began to bend.

"Please tell me this isn't happening Maku!"

"Uh…oh." Maku said as it started to break.

As that was happening an awkward silence had began to take place in the tent. Suddenly Malon sat up and looked around.

"Do you hear that?" she said.

"Huh?"

They were quiet for a while until the heard what sounded like a tree branch breaking and a rather girly scream and yelling.

"Agg." Link groaned. "I bet I know who that is."

He headed out the tent, quickly followed by Malon. Just as he had suspected Maku and Zuku lye before him along with a broken tree branch. Link stared at them both with that I-know-what-you-were-doing-so-don't-bother-to-lie stare. Still it didn't stop Maku from trying to squeeze himself out of it.

"Oh hi Master! Uh… you're probably wondering why we're here, right?"

"Yes." Link said lifting an eyebrow.

"Well if you must know…" he said going through each word slowly, "It was all Zuku's idea! You know I tried to tell him we shouldn't but nooooooooooo, he was sooooooooo stubborn! So I went along to stop him and I got caught up in this mess. You must know I was framed!" He smiled, proud of the lie he had just thought up. But unfortunately things didn't exactly go the way he had planned.

"What the--?! Master you know I would never do anything like that! He's lying!"

"Nuh uh! You just wanted to see if they were making out!"

"WHAT?!! You're the one that said that, you disgusting little liar!

"Oh yeah, you ugly little midget!"

"Stupid little pig!

"Fat little—"

"Will the both of you just SHUTUP!" Link roared, scaring both the little boys and making them fall back in fright. He glared at them both and scowled.

"Look first of all Maku I know you were lying so don't even try to weasel your way out of a punishment, you're getting one and that's final. Second of all since both of you were in on it you're both going to pay." Zuku shot a death glare at Maku, who just stuck his tongue out at him. "Now both of you 50 laps around the forest. Go!

"Yes sir!" they both saluted and ran off into the forest.

As soon as they were gone Malon laughed lightly. "Gee you sure know how to handle them."

He sighed sitting down. "They can be so annoying sometimes."

Malon suddenly burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?" Link asked curiously.

"I just had a thought. It's funny they actually thought we were making out."

"Could happen." Link shrugged.

"What?"

"Well what'd ya say. How about a kiss to say sorry for not visiting you. Eh?"

Malon stared at him for a while then laughed.

"Sorry Link but you won't be getting that close to me, and besides it'll take more than one kiss for me to forgive you."

"Oh?"

"Yeah. So tell me Link. Where and when exactly did you meet Maku and Zuku?"

"Well," Link said thinking back to the time they met, "I do quite clearly remember that I was in Hyrule field… it wasn't too long ago… I heard cries of help coming from the forest and it turns out I was them. They were being attacked by a pack of wolfos and ever since I saved their sorry butts they've been following me around calling me their master. But they do everything I tell them to and they hardly ever complain, so I guess they're okay."

"I see. So where'd you put her?"

"Huh? Put who?"

"Hmm." Malon looked around and suddenly burst into a fit of giggles as she found what she was looking for. "Oh it's Epona!" She quickly ran over to her and hugged her affectionately. "Oh Epona! I haven't seen her in such a long time! How has she been? Has she been any trouble to you? I can't believe it's really her."

Link chuckled. "Fine, no, and yes it really is her." He smiled. It was always fun to see Malon so happy.

Epona returned all the affection she was getting from Malon by nuzzling Malon's cheek.

"Ah isn't that a beautiful sight." Link said sarcastically, getting tired of this "touching" scene. Malon just ignored him. She wouldn't let anyone ruin this moment she had with Epona. After all it had been almost a year since they'd seen each other. Malon began humming softly to Epona. Link felt like he could gag.

He sighed and sat down trying to keep his mind on more important matters. But while he really didn't want it to his mind slowly fell upon Malon and he just stared at her. He slowly realized that Malon was no longer the little girl she used to be but now a grown woman. She had grown to look quite beautiful. As he continued to stare at her his eyes couldn't help but start to stare at certain "places" on her body that shall not be mentioned in this chapter. He could feel a drool coming on. Ah yes… Gah wait! Bad thoughts! Bad thoughts! He wouldn't allow them to invade his mind. Especially not with Malon. That was just too embarrassing. He shook his head getting rid of all the thoughts.

Malon walked back over to Link and sat down beside him.

"What now?"

"Malon has anyone ever told you that you're really pretty?"

"Huh?" Malon blushed a bit and stared at Link, and then finally found her voice.

"Don't try hitting on me Link. I've had enough idiots do that all ready and you don't want to know where they ended up."

"I'm only telling the truth…"

"What?"

Link didn't say anything. Instead he was too busy staring at her beauty. There was that feeling again. It was an odd feeling yet nice. He remembered the night he had spied on her. It was the same feeling from that night. Ugg what was wrong with him.

"Stop it."

"Huh?" He looked in question at Malon. She turned away from him.

"Stop looking at me like that. It makes me feel uncomfortable."

"Oh uh… sorry." He looked down.

Another awkward silence between them began to take place.

"Wait! I've got an idea, "Link said suddenly, nearly knocking Malon over.

"You could've at least warned me before shouting out like that you baka!" (A/N sorry just felt like adding in some Japanese there -)

"Eh… sorry about that."

"I don't care. What was your idea anyway?"

"You have to say yes first."

"No."

"C'mon Mal, just trust me on this one please!"

"Fine… Yes…. Happy? I said it now tell me what you want."

"So then you will go out with me?"

"What?! That's what you wanted?" Malon turned as ripe as a tomato. "Link… I can't…"

"Too bad. You already said you would. No turning back now."

"It's not that…"

"What is it? What do you think I'll try something? I promise I won't."

"No it's just…" Malon turned her gaze away from him and focused on something else.

"Well?" Link was beginning to get impatient.

"You see…"

"Just get it out already Malon!"

Malon blushed. "I'm not going looking like…this…"

It took Link a while to respond, but then he through his head back and laughed. Malon blushed even more, if possible.

"What are you talking about? I think you look fine right now."

She looked down, embarrassed. "Just because I'm a ranch girl doesn't mean I don't care about how I look." She said completely ignoring what he had just said.

"Hm…" he walked over to her and tucked two fingers under her chin. He slowly lifted up her chin so their eyes met. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to laugh. We can go in the Market and get you some clothes if that's what you want."

She smiled at him, her cheeks still a bit flushed. "All right. Let's go."

--

"You imbecile! You let her get away? Explain yourself at once Chronos!"

"Hm… why I let her get away is none of your concern, Zero. Besides, you always say why take them right away when you can have a little fun with them first."

Zero scowled and gave him an angry glare.

"Listen Chronos, it may be true that I always say that but this is different. We must find out if she is the one as soon as possible."

"Hn…"

Zero smirked. "I have another job for you, just to ensure your loyalty to me. I want you to spy on her, and when the time is right bring her here. Do not fail me this time. Is that clear?"

Silence.

"Well?"

"…Yes brother."

"Then go. Kill anyone who gets in your way. It's the girl we want."

"Yes. I will not fail you this time."

--

Wow that was long In fact that was way longer than I intended this chapter to be. But since there were some new characters and Link's appearance I guess it makes sense. The next chapter will be shorter though and I think maybe even more romance. Well since this chapter concentrated on more of Link's thoughts toward Malon the next chapter will be vice versa. Oh ya! In the next last part in case you were confused than just know that Chronos is the Indigo One and Zero is the Golden One. I know the names are dumb but don't flame me bout it. I hope you think this chapter was worth reading. Personally I think it was best chapter yet. Anyways if you have any suggestions or comments on what you'd like to see next jus tell me. It's not guaranteed that I'll use it but I will thank you anyways :) Well I guess this means—

The next chapter will be posted soon

Chel Bel: Who said that?

I did!

Chel Bel: …

Oh I guess I should tell you my name! It's Garnet :)

Chel Bel: And you are?

Garnet: Your muse.

Chel Bel: =sweat drops= I didn't ask for a muse

Garnet: Exactly, but since you take so long to update I came here on my own

Chel Bel: That's not fair I work as hard as I can!

Garnet: But apparently not hard enough. Now get to work!

Chel Bel: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah T-T

Garnet: Now you peoples go and review and the next chappie will be up as soon as I get Chelsea off her lazy butt and make her do it. See ya!!

--Chelsea--