Disclaimer: Don't own Zelda. Do own Plot. Lemons are great. Limes are sweet. Neither is here… yet.
A/N on spelling: I'm using Faeries as the plural form to Fairy because I believe that's what it is. If this is incorrect, let me know and I will fix it. Also, a lower fairy is a Fairy like Navi, Tatl, and Tael. The ones that are women are great faeries.
Chapter 6: Learning the Truth
When you grow up in the forest, sometimes you tend to forget how many dangers there are. You can't just watch out for the big, deadly animals who want to eat you. You also have to watch for the smaller, sneakier animals who want something small, like a trinket, from you. Link wasn't watching, so the smaller animals proved too much for him.
Then three days past. Three days where the world was on the line. Three days that stretched for months. Three days that would not stop or go away. Three days that always came to pass, yet never stayed behind. Three days of Majora's Mask, who wanted to end the world. Three days to save the land, and stop the moon from crashing down.
On the fourth day, that blessed day, the festival began. The people of Termina returned, and all the people rejoiced. All attended Anju and Kafei's wedding, and Link helped with music (using his ocarina). Anju was gorgeous, in a sparkling white dress. Kafei wore a stunning dark purple suit that matched his hair. He was fully grown again, and was a full head taller than her. His adult form was more muscular and broad-shouldered that you would have expected from his childish form. However, his smile was a slight curve of the edges of his mouth, the same as a child. Link chuckled as he thought that Kafei is a child at heart. Link also wondered if he will be the same kind of adult, remembering his actions when he was fighting Gannon in Hyrule.
After that amazing Wedding was a reception at the festival, but Link didn't attend. He felt that his time in Termina was over for now. He had to go back and find the Great Fairy who knew where the Haven was. He walked out of Clock town to retrieve Epona when he saw the Skull kid, Tatl, and Tael.
The skull kid stood before link and said, "So you're leaving, huh? I didn't believe the Faeries when they told me. I apologize for all the trouble-"
"There's nothing to forgive," Link Interrupted. "You were possessed, and that is that. I'm going back to the deep area of the Kokiri forest to continue my search."
"Your search?" Tael asked, "Your search for what? Tatl, the Skull Kid, and I have spent a lot of time there. We would be happy to help."
"Yeah," Tatl exclaimed, "we know all about it!"
Link nodded and got straight to the point. "I'm looking for a great Fairy who's been to the Faerie Haven. I need to get there to find an old friend."
"Are you crazy, Link!" Tatl shrieked, "No non-Fairy is allowed in the Haven. Are you nuts? What'll happen when you get there?
"I don't know, but I have to try. I have to find my friend, and this Fairy is my only chance. I refuse to give up my search. Will you help me?"
All were silent for a while. Link pondering whether or not this was a good idea. Tatl and Tael were wondering whether or not they should tell him where the Haven was themselves (having visited once before). They knew they shouldn't because they swore they would never tell non-faeries. The Skull Kid, however, was only thinking about the best way to phrase his next sentence.
The Skull Kid placed his hand to his chin (meaning the bottom of his Skull mask) and spoke. "I once heard a rumor, long ago, that said the Great Fairy in Clock Town is not from Termina. I don't know if she's from Hyrule, but I also heard that she was exiled from her forest because she let out a very important secret. Speak to her, and tell her that 'secrets are water, and only the most curious yet trustworthy drink' to see how she responds."
Link understood, and nodded to the three standing before him. He shifted his gilded sword (having given his scimitar to the Skull Kid), his bow, and his shield into more comfortable positions. "Thank you for your help. Train with that scimitar, and use it to protect your friends. If I hear you're doing evil, I will come back to retrieve the gift only deserved by a good friend."
"Farewell Link." The three said, "May the forests of life be bright and welcoming to you."
"Farewell, my friends. May you find water, shade, and happiness for a long time to come."
Link grabbed Epona's reigns and led him through Clock Town. He waved at many of his new friends, and asked the Bombers to watch Epona while he speaks to the Great Fairy. As he walked towards the fountain, he pulled out his ocarina and played Zelda's lullaby. As he finished, he heard a scream and saw a gorgeous vine covered woman fly out of the fountain. She shook her wild orange (A/N: It was orange, right?) hair and smiled at Link.
"Hello Link, it's been a while. Please relax while I ease your pain."
"I'm fine, and I don't need any healing. I just came here to talk to you."
The Great Fairy blinked, then replied. "What is there to talk about? I'm just a Fairy. All I can tell you is the comings and goings of Termina, and you're planning to leave. There is nothing for me to tell you."
"You can tell me where the Faerie Haven in Hyrule is."
"The Fa- Faerie Haven?" the Fairy stammered, "I don't know where that is, it's a secret only the Faeries in Hyrule know."
Link responded with, "Secrets are water, and only the most curious yet trustworthy drink."
If the Great Fairy wasn't floating, she would have fallen over in shock. "You know the sacred password. It's the only password that allows you to ask the most intimate questions to the Faeries!"
Link shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly, to show that he didn't think much of it. "Well, now that I said that, will you tell me?"
"I know where it is. I was exiled because I told a foreign Fairy where it was, and that Fairy almost exposed our secret. How do I know you won't do the same?"
"I swear on the Fairy Mother of the Sacred Forest of Hyrule that I will keep this secret with my life. If I ever reveal this secret, then let her strike her full vengeance upon me."
Suddenly, a bright green glow surrounded Link and the Great Fairy. A fairy sign that a promise has been made between two beings. One that means death if broken. The Faerie was shocked at this reaction, but quickly recovered. "You are truly a strong man. Truly strong, and foolish as well. No one not a Fairy has ever been there. I shudder at some possible outcomes of you visiting the Haven. I will tell you, since you swore, but I warn you to step lightly once you arrive."
"After Faeries visit the Haven once, they can usually just transport themselves back magically. If you survive, I suppose the same will happen to you. But before you can do that, you have to visit once. In order to get there, you must visit the Forest Temple. In the room with many paintings, use your 'eye' to find the true painting of a forest. It will show two lower Faeries standing by the Master Sword. Faeries are supposed to touch the hilt of the sword or a faerie, so I suppose you should touch the sword. This will lead you to a hallway. Travel the hallway until you feel your power. You will then face one of your fears. It may be something superficial, or it may be your greatest fear in the world. It varies a lot. If you survive, you can enter the Haven. If not, then you will reappear, unharmed, in the Forest temple."
The Faerie took a deep breath and smiled. "Now that you know how to enter, may I ask why you wish to know?"
"I wish to speak to a Fairy who was an old friend of mine. We went through a great deal together before she left one day without warning. I wish to find her, and speak to her once more."
"Do you love her?" The Fairy asked.
Link looked taken aback. "What do you mean? She's my best friend."
"One doesn't go through things like this just for a friend. You must love her, or you wouldn't go through all this trouble just to find her. Please admit to yourself before you see her again whether or not you love her. It will make your reunion much simpler."
With that said, the Great fairy jumped and disappeared. Link was stunned into silence by her statements, and her disappearance shocked him out of it. Do I love her? Is that the reason I've been fighting so hard to find her? How can I love a Fairy? Suddenly a small voice in the back of his head spoke. By doing exactly what you have been doing. Pondering this further, Link left the Fountain, retrieved Epona, and headed back to Hyrule.
A/N: Do you enjoy it? Do you feel this is any good? Can I fix it? Please let me know. Until next time, I hope you still enjoy this.