Author: here ya go…more chessyness…the next chapters get much better…
Disclaimer: same as last time: I do not own any of the Legend of Zelda characters or locations…Nintendo has that wonderful right…I just own Nera her grandfather, her brother and his group the Sellswords are owned by my brother
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Chapter Two: Happiness?
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Hyrule field
The next day Link got up early and, despite Saria's warnings, sneaked out of Kokiri village, and headed to Lon Lon Ranch with Navi close behind. As they got nearer, Link suddenly got a strange feeling. He looked around but upon seeing nothing unusual continued toward the ranch. Then he heard voices…as though someone nearby was trying to whisper. Quietly Link edged closer to the ranch and ducked behind a tree next to the fence. Navi decided to hide under the edge of Link's hat so her light wouldn't give them away. Luckily, they were not seen and they both waited silently, straining to hear what was going on.
"Are you sure this is it?" came a deep whisper.
"There's the proof you wanted," replied a slightly higher voice.
"Good. If you're certain…then it'll be tonight…"
"Yes sir!"
And with that, two dark figures appeared from behind the wagon and ran towards Castle Town. Link and Navi glanced at each other then cautiously slipped past the wagon and into the ranch. They then looked around to try and find Malon and Nera. Suddenly a horse came out of nowhere and charged right at them. Link ducked behind a box with Navi close behind. Chasing the horse was Malon and Nera. The horse and Malon charged right past Link and towards the hay tower at the far end of the horse-run. Nera however spotted Link and stopped, gasping for breath.
"What's going on!" asked Navi as she and Link walked up to Nera.
"Horse got spooked…won't settle down…can't catch her!" Nera gasped, her hands on her knees.
Link took one look at Navi then charged across the field.
"What are you doing!" shouted Navi as she followed Link. They cut across the field and climbed over the fence, landing right in front of the charging dapple-grey mare. Link then started running as fast as he could while Malon, gasping for breath, gave up and slowed to a walk. Link, however, ran next to the horse trying to reach for her. He grabbed her white mane and with little effort swung himself on to her back. Then, trying to be gentle, he carefully tugged on the dapple's mane until she slowed to a walk and then stopped. Link dismounted and patted the horse just as Nera and Malon came running up.
"That was incredible!" said Nera, "I've never seen someone jump onto a running horse before!"
"Yeah, that was something alright " Navi added " something stupid! You could have hurt yourself!" Link shrugged and grinned at Nera as Navi continued to lecture him while Malon started to lead the mare towards the barn. Navi, realizing Link wasn't listening, gave up, and just sighed. Nera Laughed at Navi and they all headed after Malon. In all the excitement, Link and Navi forgot about the two men by the wagon.
The three spent the rest of the day exploring some of the land of Hyrule. They went to the forest and Link showed Nera his hometown, Kokiri Village, (with a few annoying complaints from Saria) and they checked out the precipice leading to the Gerudo Fortress and even fished at Lake Hylia. While they were at the lake they took a break to eat lunch.
"You know what?" Nera said after a few minutes of munching, "you guys are my best friends! …Actually you're my only friends…"she added
"Only friends?" Malon asked through a mouthful of bread, "didn't you have friends in Clock Town?"
"No…my grandpa always kept me busy and away from the other kids…" Nera slowly replied after a long silence "he said that anyone could be working for 'Them' and he didn't want me to get hurt…I didn't really mind at first 'cause my brother was there to play with me…but then he left and joined a mercenary group that was passing through."
"Who are 'Them' and why is your grandpa so worried?" asked Navi as she floated around Link's head.
"I'm not sure…he wouldn't tell me…all he ever said was 'They got your parents and that's all you need to know' so I just always guessed they were evil…" Nera responded.
"How strange…I wonder who They could be?" Malon thought aloud. No one said anything for several minutes…then Navi suggested they go see the Zoras and the whole conversation was soon forgotten. They spent dinner at Impa's house and headed back to the ranch where Link and Navi said goodbye and headed for the forest. After a long argument with Saria about how they aren't supposed to leave the forest, Link and Navi finally went to sleep.
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Author:…' yeah I know…crappy so far…I suck at this part…I do better with fighting…anyway…enjoy the rest…and PLEASE R&R!