Once again, thank you so much for the reviews! Sorry, the end of school (stupid finals!) kept me from updating as often as I wanted, but school's over now, so hopefully I'll be updating at least two or three times a week. Good times...
Disclamer: I don't own LoZ or it's characters.
August 3, the 3rd year in the reign of King Ganondorf I
Dear Diary,
Today marks the first day in the third year of the reign of Ganon. It's been a little over a year since I last wrote, and let's just say that the state of the country has not improved in the past year.
Sorry I didn't write on my last birthday, Ill talk about that later. First I'd just like to fill you in on everything that's been going on.
The rebel attacks have become few and far between in the past year, any hope of retaking the city was lost quite a few months ago. However, because of the attacks, Hyrule City was completely abandoned. Ganon still resides in the castle there, but any other sign of life is gone. The city stands in disrepair, and Ganon doesn't really seem to care whether or not the villagers ever come back.
Amazingly, the Princess has been able to stay completely hidden, despite Ganon's best efforts to try and find her. He's offered an award for her capture (though I doubt he'd actually go through with the award), but to no avail. It makes me laugh, however, that "all powerful King Ganondorf" is still unable to find a little girl.
Traveling the countryside has become much more dangerous over the past year. Many people were unhappy with the law that requires a pass to travel, so many Hylians signed a petition and sent it to the King, asking for the law to be revoked. So Ganon came up with a different plan.
He had several monsters released into the country, and basically said, "Fine, now you can travel whenever you want without a pass. But don't come complaning to me when you get hurt, remember, you asked for this. (He makes me so angry!) Now, whenever my family has to deliver food, we have to bring weapons with us, just to make sure that we don't get hurt.
Now, on to my birthday...
Or my non-birthday, you might say. There was no celebration this year, my family didn't have the time or money to do something like that. However, my dad was able to make my favorite meal for dinner (and I was very happy for that). We had a very interesting conversation during supper actually...
"I'm sorry I couldn't get you any fireworks this year Malon." Ingo said.
I looked up from my food. "That's alright Ingo. We couldn't afford them anyway." I know he could tell I was still disappointed.
"Well, I guess I'll just have to get twice as many next year." he said.
I brightened up a little. "Thanks Ingo."
"So, how do you like the food, kiddo?" my dad said to me.
I smiled. "You know this is my favorite meal dad..."
"But it's still not the same, right?" he finished my sentence.
"Yeah." I looked down at my plate.
"Do you still miss that kid that came over here, all that time ago? What was his name...?"
"Link." I replied. "Yeah, but I guess I just hope that he's okay, that Ganon and his goons didn't hurt him or anything."
Ingo spoke up. "That kid, he wore kind of, interesting, clothing didn't he?"
I looked back up and smiled. "Yeah, he's from the forest, a Kokiri. They all dress like that."
"A Kokiri..." I heard my dad say to himself.
"What is it dad?" I asked him.
"Well, it's just, what do you know about the Kokiri?" he asked me.
"I don't know, just that they live in the forest, and always have a fairy following them around. Why?"
"Honey, Kokiri's don't age."
"What?" I said, not quite comprehending what I just heard.
"Kokiri's don't age. They're forever children. Hylians, we grow up, you know, but Kokiri's, they're always kids."
"So?" I said back to him. "What difference does that make? I'm a kid, he's a kid."
"It doesn't make a difference to you now, Malon, because there's only a three year difference between you two now. But what about in five years? You'll be seventeen, and he'll still be eight."
I smiled. "I understand what you're doing dad. But you don't have to worry. I'm not pining after Link or anything like that, I was just glad to have a friend. And even if I grow up, and he remains eight years old, we can still be friends, right?" I laughed. "Don't worry, dad, I'm not going to get overattached."
"He got up and gave me a hug. Alright kiddo, I believe you. You've got a good head on your shoulders, just like your mom. Now it's getting late, you better get to bed. Got work tomorrow."
I smiled again. "Thanks Dad. Thanks Ingo." They both smiled back. "Good night." I headed up stairs.
So that's what happened on my birthday. I guess I was just a little disappointed when my dad told me that Link would always be eight years old, but that's okay, we'll always be friends, even if I am older than him. I'll write back (or I'll try) when something interesting happens. Talk to you later!
Malon Astira
So, what did you think? I wanted a converstion in this one (because the last two or three haven't had any), and I really wanted one that conveyed Malon's age. Once again, if you have any ideas for the remaininder of the seven years, please tell me, because I need them! Thanks!
