Sneak Peek!

First off, let me say one thing: Those of you who read the whole story through and didn't review, go back and review now! Just because this story is over doesn't mean your reviews won't be replied to. First chapter of the sequel, which does not yet have a title, will contain responses to all your reviews of Chapter 16: The End. Heck, to this chapter as well!

For those of you who liked my style and enjoyed my writing, keep your eyes open for the sequel (coming soon to a fanfiction website near you!). Should be about two days. Until then, I'll leave you with this parting gift: a sneak peek at the sequel! Here we go:

Chapter 1: Changes

Link sighed and looked up into the sky. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the sky was blue and cloudless, the forest was in good health… The only thing wrong was that his friend was not there to share it with him…

To think that it had happened so long ago, and he still had no idea how to get Hieke back without releasing Ganondorf as well. Navi was the answer. She would know; somehow, she always knew. But where he would find Navi… well, honestly he had no clue.

Months upon months of endless travel had left Link somewhat rugged. His bangs almost totally covered his face and his eyes were darkened with loss. His clothes were loose-fitting and torn in random places. And as for his left arm…

A recent battle had left that arm all but useless. It was now bandaged tightly and hung in a makeshift sling. Should he encounter a tough battle, there was no way he would emerge victorious, let alone alive. He leaned against a nearby tree and closed his eyes. Hieke was a powerful Spirit… if he could find her, she could probably heal him. And Navi was the key to all this.

"What are you doing here?" a young, somewhat gruff voice demanded. Link sprang to attention and looked around, then spotted the brown-haired boy standing beside the tree. His face was dirtied and scratched, and his clothes were in a condition similar to Link's. Only his chocolate bangs showed from beneath the red bandanna tied over his head.

"Oh! You're… you're Link, aren't you?" the boy guessed. Link smiled with a soft chuckle. "How has the Bomber Squad been, Jim?" he asked with a ghost of a grin. Jim shook his head and stretched. "Jim is so juvenile," he sighed. "Call me James."

Jim from the Bomber Squad! Bet you never saw that coming! Eventually they'll join up with Malon, then Kaze (from "Trust Me" by Dragon-Charmer16). To those of you used to my trademark brand of humor… sorry, but it's pretty much AWOL in this fic. I'm trying to get in at least a moment of basically every genre… Jim—er, I mean James—is more or less the comic relief, but he plays an important role in the end. What that role is, I will not disclose!

I'm guessing the most humorous chapter will be the one with the Chinese food… Yes, I'm planning a chapter with Chinese food! MUAHAHAHA! And that chapter will be based (almost) entirely upon true events that have happened to me and my Chinese food. Heh, this'll be a great story…

This story may contain one-sided Malink and Zelink, but I haven't decided on that yet. The story is still in progress. Give me your thoughts! But ya'll know Link has to end up with Hieke! ; ) Anyway, it takes place in Hyrule after "For the Sake of the World" (duh) and also after "Trust Me". I strongly suggest reading that story, as it is both a brilliant story and the sequel occurs after it, thusly containing some characters and references to events from it.

All right, guys. It's been a real pleasure workin' with ya, and I hope to see you all in the sequel! 'Til then, you can read Dragon-Charmer16's story, "Trust Me". It's not done yet, but I'm sure it'll keep you more than entertained. Let's see if I can piece this together right… "For the Sake of the World" happened a while after Ocarina of Time, then Majora's Mask occurred, then "Trust Me", then my sequel. All righty! Got it all sorted out! Okay, then. See ya in two days with the sequel, 'cause that's the wait period I finally settled on!