Dawn was on the horizon as Link stepped back out onto his balcony. He was unable to get as much sleep as he desired so he decided to go about his rounds early. He jumped over the railing over his balcony and landed smoothly on the grass below.

He walked around to the pond in the Kokiri Forest and took a quick dip, leaving his clothes on the edge. This, to him, was his idea of a shower. None of the childern were awake yet so he was able to take care of his business quickly.

After his "shower", Link saddled Epona and raced out of the Kokiri forest, eager to see the Princess. He had recieved a note last night from one of her undercover soldiers, telling him that she had urgent news to discuss with him. The prospect of possibly being alone with the Princess dazzeled him.

But he was unable to go straight to the castle. He had had a feeling of guilt, forcing Dariuna to carry him home. Link knew he wasn't a light man and he also knew Dariuna was getting older and couldn't do as much walking, muchless carrying heavy things.

This prompted Link to take a swift turn to the right, heading east to Death Mountain to make amends for his stupidity. Halfway up the mountain he heard a rustling noise up ahead and slowed his speed to a simple trot.

"Shh! Hero won't be around here for another twenty minutes. Get these bombs out of here before the Gorons know what hit 'em." grunted a scruffy-looking man.

"Yeah," said another. "We're the best bomb smugglers in town. No one's gonna mess with us. Not even that overrated hero." He laughed.

"Shaddup and get back to work, Lark, you fool." shouted the scruffy-man. Lark nodded and continued to snatch bombs out from the secret storage room the Goron's had.

Link jumped off his horse and leaned against the wall. 'Overrated, huh? I'll show them who's overrated.' He thought quietly to himself, before pulling out a bombchu. 'This'll get 'em' He put it down and the little moving bomb was off. He then dove into Dongodo's Cavern, followed by his trusty stead, Epona.

"BOSS!" Lark cried.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Lark?" The boss shouted, angrily.

"T-That.." He pointed to the incoming bombchu. It stopped at their feet and exploded, causing the rest of the bombs to explode and rock the side of the mountain.

Rocks began to fall and block the entrance to the Dongodo's cave which trapped Link and Epona inside the cavern for quite awhile.

After Link was certain their was no danger left, he dropped a bomb by the entrance and ran with Epona out of blasting range. Outside, he saw scores of Gorons sitting in a crowd, curious. Dariuna stepped forward from them. "BROTHER!" he called. "Whatza meanin' of all thisa commotion so early"

Link walked out into the sunlight, blinded for a moment. "Dariuna! I caught two thieves stealing bombs from the Goron secret stash! Thieves, I tell you! But I disposed of them with as little mess as possible"

"Thieves, eh?" Dariuna said. "Well, I guess I owe you some graditude"

"Oh, no! Not at all! It was my pleasure, I was indebt to you because of my unclean events last night." Link looked away, disgraced.
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Nonsense, mahboy. Thatza what brother's are fer, you hear?" Dariuna patted him on the back and turned to the Goron people. "Your resident hero has rid the mountain of our theft problems! Give 'em a round of applause, will yah?" He said, chuckling light heartedly.

The Goron's erupted in mass applause, clapping their hands and whistling for him. Link blushed as he hopped upon Epona. They cleared a path for him to leave, cheering for him gratefully. "Long Live the Hero of Time!" they shouted.

Dariuna looked up at him. "Sure you don't wanna stay awhile?" Link nodded. "Thanks but no, I have an appointment with the Princess this afternoon. I mustn't be late."

Dariuna smiled and nudged him. "Have fun."

Link blushed once more and rode off quickly before anyone noticed the blood rushing to his face.