17th Entry: The Unknown Entry

November 6th, the 7th year in the reign of King Ganondorf I

Dear Diary,

Nothing really very interesting has happened since I last wrote, it's just that...I don't know, it's weird.

You see, I was looking through my diary earlier today, and I came to an entry that I didn't remember writing. So I read through the entry, and the more I read through it, the more I thought that I might have actually written it. It's like when you have a dream and then forget what happened, but as you go through the day, you start to remember bits and pieces of what went on.

And what's weirder, I didn't put the number of the entry on the top of the page. You know, normally I would put 1st entry, 2nd entry, etc., but this entry has none. Also, it appears to be an entry from my childhood. I don't know, but anyway, here it is.

July 31st, the 31st year in the reign of King Hyrule II

Dear Diary,

Link came by the farm today, just like he said he would!

I was outside riding one of my horses around the corral, I saw him walk by the house and up to the pasture.

"Hi Fairy Boy!" I said with my normal excitement.

He gave a friendly wave. "Hi, Malon!"

I spoke up. "Let me run the horse a couple more laps, then I'll come and talk to you, okay?" He gave a nod.

After I had finished riding the horse, I put her back in the corral and went to go talk to Link.

"What's the fastest you've ever ridden around the corral?" he asked.

I laughed. "That's a silly question. Umm, the fastest I've ever completed two laps is...fifty seconds."

He gave a smile. I couldn't figure out what he was thinking, he just had this weird look on his face.

"Did you get the jewel from Zora's Domain?" I asked.

"Yeah." he said, nodding his head in agreement.

"So is your little adventure over now? You have all three jewels, right?"

He looked at me, something in his eyes that I couldn't quite identify. "Almost. I have to make a quick stop in Kakariko Village, but it shouldn't take that long."

"And then you'll be done?" I asked.

He gave a smile. "Well, sort of."

He looked like he was trying to say something, but couldn't quite find the words.

"Link, are you okay? You aren't acting normally."

He looked down at the ground. "Malon, we're friends, right?"

I laughed. "Of course were friends, Fairy Boy."

"So, that means that even if we don't see each other for a really long time, we'll know that no matter what, we're friends, and that eventually we'll see each other again, right?"

I couldn't figure out what he was trying to get at. "Link, you're not making any sense. What are you trying to say?"

He looked me straight in the eyes. "It might be a while before we see each other again, but just remember, I haven't forgotten you. I promise, I'll come and see you again, alright?"

I gave him a strange look. "Okay, okay. Whatever you say Fairy Boy."

He smiled. I guess he felt as if had gotten whatever he was trying to say across.

"I can't stay any longer Malon. But remember what I told you okay?"

I shook my head. "You're a strange one, Fairy Boy. But don't worry, I'll remember."

He gave a wave good-bye, and left.

I stood there, not really knowing what to make of that whole conversation. I guess it really doesn't matter, but still, it's strange.

Malon Astira

Strange, isn't it? It's like Link knew ahead of time what was going to happen, and tried to give me some forewarning. I even asked dad and Ingo how many times they remembered Link coming by the farm, but they couldn't remember exactly. Still, even with it right here in front of me, I swear I didn't write this. I don't know. It's all so confusing. I'll write back later.

Malon Astira

Not very long, but it was something I really wanted to write. It seemed to me that after seeing all that Malon went through during his seven years away, Link would want to prepare her for it somehow. And since he got the chance to go back to the past, he used this oppurtunity to say good-bye to her. Not very exciting, but interesting nonetheless.