Disclaimer: I do not own the Legend of Zelda. Nintendo does. PERIOD!
Author's Note: Okay here is my original character. I own him so don't steal him (like anybody would want to). Also the 'saber' he carries is basically a katana with a straight blade on it. And one more thing. Remember to review.
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Ocarina of Time: Rebirth
Chapter Six: Enter Garen Shiekan
Dreams flooded what was left of that night, ones that seemed to be a bit more peaceful than the ones he had been haveing. In this one he found himself looking out over a brand new land unlike Hyrule, there was a large town in the center of it from the ice covered mountain he was on and a large clock tower was in the center. Nothing more was of that dream just a vision of a place he had never seen but these visions seemed almost like a window into the future. Little did he know that it would feel like eternity before he finally set eyes on this land.
Link woke up as the bright sun hit him in the face, but as his eyes got used to the light it turned out to be Navi and she was absolutely piss. She jumped on Link's face glaring at him "What the hell were you thinking?!" she yelled at him as he sat up rubbing his still sore side "I have no idea what your talking about Navi." he said lying through his teeth as it was obvious what she was talking about.
She flew into his face "I heard all about it when I was flying back through town. A young Kokiri boy in a green tunic saved the princess from assassins and nearly got killed. You could have gotten killed, then what would the Deku Tree think?!" Navi nagged him.
Link shot up angry that Navi hadn't registered another obvious fact "And what would have happened if the princess we're supposed to see would have gotten killed. I saved her because of the mission and its the way I am." Navi flashed yellow with embarrassment mentally kicking herself, as he was completely right.
Link stood up and picked up his sword and shield and the rest of his equipment, he felt his face finding that the scratch on his face was gone "Navi does it look like I have a scar?" she shook her head. Link decided he would have to get some more of that red potion stuff if he was gonna have to go any further in this quest.
He made sure to take most of his equipment but was sure to leave the deku sticks and bomb bag behind, he wouldn't really need them in public anyway. He stepped out the door slamming it on Navi. Navi was insulted "Link what the hell is wrong with you? Open this door!" Link opened it chuckling and left the inn. He had dressed differently in a darker green tunic with matching shorts and had removed his hat which wasn't exactly smelling fresh after all the sweating he did last night.
As Link left the building he found a note posted on the door he was surprised to find a drawing of his face on it. Link took it off the door as Navi spoke "They must have only known your were staying at the Inn." Link meanwhile was reading it.
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Would the young man who defeated Darago please report to Hyrule Castle.
I'm sorry for the rude asking of this but the princess would like to have a word with you.
Also we need you to accept the bounty on Darago's head. I expect to see you after while.
And please for those of you who are not the boy. Don't try anything. We're not fools.
Darien Lightner-Captain of the Knights
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Link smiled as the folded the note and placed it in his pocket "Well this should make it alot easier. Beats risking arrest and punishment. Guess I was wrong Link. Great thinking last night." Navi said to him. Link decided that he would head straight for the castle and did so. Unfortunately along the way he heard news that shattered any hopes of getting in the castle easily.
He saw a man in a red tunic laughing at another guy in a blue tunic, they looked like twins but they didn't seem to be getting along very well. Link looked to the man in the red tunic "What a crazy guy. Can you believe this guy was crazy enough to try to sneak in to see the Princess. He actually thought the guards would buy it when he said he was that guy from last night." Link looked to the other guy his confussion slowly turning to hinted annoyance.
The guy looked at Link and slapped his face "All right! Yes I tried to get in to see the Princess thinking I could get an autograph and some benefits. But little kids had already tried. Their parents wanted to gain favor with the royal family. When I tried they said 'Thats it! Tighten security. Even if that kid wants to get in he'll have to sneak in.' I feel like a fool." he looked to see Link wasn't happy.
Link walked away containing his anger and punched the tree to his left "Darn it! Nothing is easy anymore." he muttered before continuing his walk down the streets. Link walked into the back ally on the market just strolling and not really thinking about what would happen next. Suddenly he caught sight of something unwelcome to his eyes. A bunch of punks were picking on a young girl around his age. She had green hair and wore green cloths and......wait a minute.
Link looked closer as Navi perked to life "Link! It's Saria!" Link couldn't believe she was actually in Hyrule Castle Town. He didn't know what was up but snuck closer as to listen better. He was right behind them and could easily hear what was going down.
Some guy around the age of fifteen spoke to her "What is a Kokiri like yourself doing in these parts? You could get hurt you know." Saria pushed him back glaring "Back off. I'm just looking for a friend. And trust me he will hurt you if you try anything." they didn't care if she was bluffing or not and one slapped her across the face. Link tightened his fist as the three of them were over her, Link didn't know what they planned on doing but wasn't going to let it happen.
One of them held her head to the ground "Shut up! You little freaks have no right to live much less talk to us in such a way." suddenly a voice came from behind them "I don't know what I hate more. The fact that you guys are racist or complete fools. Let her go and I won't blow my anger off on you." Link said with narrowed eyes.
Saria saw him and erupted in relief "Link!" she looked up and suddenly elbowed one of the teens in the groin. He grunted and fell over sobbing in pain as she got to her feet and ran to Link grabbing him embracing him out of fear. Link looked at her a little disappointed in her for coming all the way out here "You shouldn't be here. Don't worry so much about me." he told her she backed away as the three boys moved toward Link.
One of them picked up a large wooden pole as they approached him "Who are you? Get lost, we have business with her." Link glared at them as he brought up his fist going into stance. Navi flew back to watch Saria as this happened.
Link went into a warning for them "Alright you guys. We can do this the easy way and you just walk away, the hard way where you fight me and you lose, or my way where I run you through several times with my little friend." he said hinting to his sword. They laughed at him and approached Link. One poked him hard in the head telling him that he didn't have the guts to do something like that.
Link decided not to pay him any mind and sent his fist into his gut causing him to fall forward. Link grabbed him by the collar and threw him against the stone wall and glared to the others. They were ready to fight "Hey you little brat! Take this!" the others ran at Link but he was more than ready as the dodged a flying elbow and slammed his knee into the first ones chest and followed up by grabbing the thin wooden plank. Link in anger, kicked the wielder away from the wooden weapon and broke it over his knee without much effort.
They all regrouped as Link straightened up "If I don't have the guts to do some damage, why is Darago in the condition he is? I'm sure you've heard by now. By the way this is all basic street fighting. Easy stuff to make up." they were all surprised as they noticed that he matched the description. They started to run "Oh man this is that dude from last night. Lets get outta here!" they took off into the main streets.
Link turned to Saria standing just about three inches over her she was very sad that she got him into trouble "I didn't mean to get in trouble. They just confronted me while I was looking for the Inn." Navi flared up turning a glow of crimson red "Well what ever they were planning couldn't have been very good. Children of war veterans seem to be racist of the Kokiri and the Deku." Saria nodded but showed that she had brought a dagger with her in case anything happened.
Link placed a hand on her shoulder trying to calm her "Saria. You shouldn't be here. It's not safe around here." Saria stepped forward getting closer to him "But I was worried you wouldn't find your way. And with the way the world has changed since the war twelve years ago. I didn't know how they would react to a Kokiri being out this far." she was honestly worried. The Kokiri had been invaded by a Hylian Army Unit and lost several villagers, so they attacked anybody that would come near the forest for the rest of the war and earned the title of being very violent.
Masters placed his other hand on her other shoulder looking at her seriously but gently "Saria, I want you to get one of those carriages to take you back to the forest. I don't want to lose you. Your too much, of a friend to me." Saria was a little disappointed by his last statement. She took twenty-five rupees from Link called a carriage "See you later." she said with hinted sadness and left the market. Link smiled as he watched her leave.
Suddenly a light chuckle came from behind him, Link turned pulling out his Kokiri sword but saw nobody. He looked around "Who's there?" he asked into the darkness but didn't noticed those same three creeping up behind him. Link could hear somebody on the roofs of the houses that closed in the back alley and was growing nervous. Suddenly he heard somebody lunge at him from behind with a grunt.
He turned to see one of the teenage punks jumping at him but something different happened. Suddenly somebody jumped from the roof and landed on the guy when he was in mid air. Link saw that he wore a red tunic and a brown under shirt that covered the skin on his arms. He turned to the punks and drew his weapon, a katana style saber threatening them, Link noticed that it was none other than the Kokiri Saber. They took off fearing that this guy was serious. He spoke to Link who his back was turned to "Back alley low lifes." he then turned to Link.
Link didn't exactly trust this guy as he carried both the Kokiri Saber and the red Kokiri Shield, he was one of the outsiders Mido spoke of. He had hair in the same style as Link only it was a dark brown and a little shorter, he also had reddish brown eyes that seemed to be adorned with red battle paint. He looked alot like Link, had it not been for the sharper eyes. This guy of his own age was one of the shadow folk, one of the Shiekah. Link raised his sword as he didn't know if this guy was his friend or his foe.
The other young man smiled as he motioned for Link to lower his blade as he put his own back in the sheath on his back, he then stepped forward to Link spying the Kokiri Sword "The first blade from the forest. You are the boy from the forest who has the Kokiri Emerald, correct?" he guess obviously knowing he was right. This made Link suspicious as he placed one hand on his sword "So what if I am? And who do I have the honor of answering to?" Link wasn't going to answer anything until he knew who this other guy was and what he wanted from him.
The other young man decided Link deserved an explanation "My name is Garen Shiekan. Descendent of the Sheikah's founder. I have been getting the same dreams I'm sure you have. And I am on the same mission as you, sent by my race's guardian to speak with the princess of destiny." Link noticed that he was a Shiekan which was obvious with the battle paint and obvious training. Each step this guy made was very silent, as if he had practiced so much it was a natural reaction.
Link dropped his guard as he noted the Kokiri Saber "And these weapons? You and I both have one of the three. What's up with that?" Garen chuckled as he held out the Kokiri Saber, the katana style handle stood out, the small hilt also did, but the straight blade made it look a little strange "Each of those destined to be on this quest will be called by some unknown force to these blades. The third sword is somewhere in this area. You have probably met the guardian spirit of the Shiekah, that large owl. He pointed me out for you, correct." Link nodded.
Link knew each race had it's own guardian. The Kokiri had the Deku Tree, the Hylians had the Great Fairys who occupied the five corners of Hyrule. And now he learned the Sheikah had that owl. Garen started to pace around Link it turned out he was just as old as Link give or take a month or two. Garen spoke "The bird told me to meet up with the warrior from the forest he said that in whatever mission I am destined to follow I will be joined by him. Guess were partners." he extended his hand "Pleased to meet you. Do you have a name?" he asked chuckling.
Link scoffed noticing how he didn't get to speak much so far "My name is Link Masters. The first Hylian from the forest." Garen explained he was half Hylian and had spent the last seven years in Kakariko Village, before that he lived just beyond Death Mountain with his departed mother and father. Together they walked out of the back alley. Navi sighed as now she felt she had two foolish youngsters to look after. She fluttered after then wondering how this seemingly brash young man was going to be able to help him.
Garen spoke with Link as they got out of the back alley asking him how they plan on getting into the castle he also comented on his fighting the night before. Link narrowed his eyes "Thanks to a bunch of random idiots claiming to be me. The security has been tightened. But I'm pretty sure if we can make up a plan we can get in fairly easy." Link said suggesting they should try and sneak in.
Suddenly the sound of singing caught Garen's attention as they walked into the streets, and he knew who it was "I may have a better idea. Come on." Link followed Garen not sure what he ment that is until they came across a young hylian girl their age with beautiful reddish orange hair. She was dressed in a one piece white dress that went from her neck to her feet. She wore a bandana around her neck held at her collar by a amulet of some sort. She also had large blue eyes that seemed to match Link's in a way. But then again all Hylians had either blue eyes or brown eyes pretty much.
Garen seemed to know her as she stopped singing to herself and waved for him to come over "Garen. Nice to see you again. How have you been?" she asked him making a cute face toward him. Garen half blushed at this "I'm been fine Malon. How have things been going at the ranch?" he asked. This girl revealed as Malon shrugged "Could be better, but then again it could be worse. It's going okay so to speak." she said.
Garen decided to just go ahead and ask "Alright. Listen I need a favor." Malon smiled as she tried to think up a price that he would have to pay for whatever it was. She couldn't think of what it would be and decided to just ask "Shoot." she said swiftly.
Garen motioned to Link "This guy is Link Masters, an aquaintence of mine. He is also the guy the whole town is talking about." Malon looked at Link commenting that he was very brave, This made Garen a little envious. Link thanked her before he took Garen of to the side "How can she help us?" Garen looked at him with a perfectly straight face "My friend Malon Moonstar is a close personal friend of the Princess. She can most likely get us in with ease." Link nodded agreeing it sounded like a good plan.
They turned back to her and Link spoke as he reached for the letter he had brought "Uh. I need to get myself into the castle to see the Princess. I already have the invitation but it was posted on the door and the guards have been fooled a few times so this won't work. Now Garen says you can get us in. Can you?" Malon played with their hopes as she pretended to think it over eventually saying it was very possible. Link breathed in releaf glad that he wouldn't have to be doing anything stupid for a change.
Malon spoke again "But I need to go up there anyway to find my Dad. He probably fell asleep again, funny thing for a grown up to do, don't you think." Link crossed his arms claiming that he wouldn't know. Malon dismissed this "So I can get you in saying that your with me to get him to come home." Link and Garen both nodded in agreement and they were soon making their way to the palace. Link didn't know who they were looking for but he decided to leave that up to Garen. Seeing as how him and Malon seemed to have a pretty cool relationship, he should know her father.
Along the way Garen explained that he and Malon used to hang out at Kakariko when ever she and her Dad would make deliveries to the town. They were pretty good friends and she had often witnessed Garen's shiekah training under some of his teachers, but he didn't know if he would become a protector of the royal family or a freelance bounty hunter for the Hyrulian Army. Upon Link's asking about their relationship, Garen smirked claiming that it was their buisness. Link could accept that.
When Link Masters reached the Castle he just had to stop to look in awe, he had never seen anything like it, he had read alot of old books about them but never expected to see one. It was made mostly of white stone and blue tiled roofs but towered over any building he had ever seen including the Forest Temple in the Lost Woods. Beautiful gardens were all along the entrance and ivory seemed to grow around the edges of the hills. But there was one problem in their way, the guards and the check points that they would have to pass through. But Malon had the ability to walk through them at her own accord.
Suddenly a loud voice came down from above "Hoo Hoo. Hey boys. Great to see you've met. Your not so hopeless after all." Malon looked up to see the large owl and jumped grabbing onto Garen. Link would have guessed that a large talking owl would scare anybody that didn't know of him and listened. The owl looked at the scared girl "Do not fear young Malon. I'm with these two." he then motioned toward the castle "In the castle is the Princess. She is waiting for you to arrive. Don't let your guard down. Not everybody in this area is as they seem. Good luck." with that he flew off.
Malon suddenly looked to Garen with suspicion in her eyes "What are you guys really here for?" Garen didn't answer as he simply motioned for them to come on. Malon watched them walk "Gareeeennnn." she whined sadly dragging out his name. Garen couldn't stand that and looked at her "Just doing what we have been told to do. Its not even clear to us right now." Malon could accept that and managed to get them through the first few gates until they reacted the main gate that led into the castle. Where they hit a bit of a snag.
Malon stomped the ground "What do you mean I can't let them enter?!" she yelled. The guard held up his spear showing he had authority "Calm down. We have had several people claiming to be him but haven't been. We can't allow them to enter without some sort of proof." Link stepped forward and recognized the guard. He came out with the cheap bottle that had just a little red potion left in it "I believe you dropped this last night. Or maybe this morning. Which ever." Link said holding it out.
The guard let his jaw drop as he took it back "Well I'll be damned. Hold on I'll go see the Captain and Princess about this." he rushed through the gate leaving a few other guards to cover for him. Link crossed his arms and leaned against the gate.
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Next Chapter: The Princess of Destiny
Link Masters and his new ally Garen Sheikan meet the mysterious Princess Zelda. They are introduced to a few new faces such as the Captain's, her protector Impa and even a prince who is currently visiting. But not all of them are positive faces as Link and his friends shutter under the presence of a certain man in black armor.
(please review. they are required to keep this story going)
Author's Note: Okay here is my original character. I own him so don't steal him (like anybody would want to). Also the 'saber' he carries is basically a katana with a straight blade on it. And one more thing. Remember to review.
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Ocarina of Time: Rebirth
Chapter Six: Enter Garen Shiekan
Dreams flooded what was left of that night, ones that seemed to be a bit more peaceful than the ones he had been haveing. In this one he found himself looking out over a brand new land unlike Hyrule, there was a large town in the center of it from the ice covered mountain he was on and a large clock tower was in the center. Nothing more was of that dream just a vision of a place he had never seen but these visions seemed almost like a window into the future. Little did he know that it would feel like eternity before he finally set eyes on this land.
Link woke up as the bright sun hit him in the face, but as his eyes got used to the light it turned out to be Navi and she was absolutely piss. She jumped on Link's face glaring at him "What the hell were you thinking?!" she yelled at him as he sat up rubbing his still sore side "I have no idea what your talking about Navi." he said lying through his teeth as it was obvious what she was talking about.
She flew into his face "I heard all about it when I was flying back through town. A young Kokiri boy in a green tunic saved the princess from assassins and nearly got killed. You could have gotten killed, then what would the Deku Tree think?!" Navi nagged him.
Link shot up angry that Navi hadn't registered another obvious fact "And what would have happened if the princess we're supposed to see would have gotten killed. I saved her because of the mission and its the way I am." Navi flashed yellow with embarrassment mentally kicking herself, as he was completely right.
Link stood up and picked up his sword and shield and the rest of his equipment, he felt his face finding that the scratch on his face was gone "Navi does it look like I have a scar?" she shook her head. Link decided he would have to get some more of that red potion stuff if he was gonna have to go any further in this quest.
He made sure to take most of his equipment but was sure to leave the deku sticks and bomb bag behind, he wouldn't really need them in public anyway. He stepped out the door slamming it on Navi. Navi was insulted "Link what the hell is wrong with you? Open this door!" Link opened it chuckling and left the inn. He had dressed differently in a darker green tunic with matching shorts and had removed his hat which wasn't exactly smelling fresh after all the sweating he did last night.
As Link left the building he found a note posted on the door he was surprised to find a drawing of his face on it. Link took it off the door as Navi spoke "They must have only known your were staying at the Inn." Link meanwhile was reading it.
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Would the young man who defeated Darago please report to Hyrule Castle.
I'm sorry for the rude asking of this but the princess would like to have a word with you.
Also we need you to accept the bounty on Darago's head. I expect to see you after while.
And please for those of you who are not the boy. Don't try anything. We're not fools.
Darien Lightner-Captain of the Knights
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Link smiled as the folded the note and placed it in his pocket "Well this should make it alot easier. Beats risking arrest and punishment. Guess I was wrong Link. Great thinking last night." Navi said to him. Link decided that he would head straight for the castle and did so. Unfortunately along the way he heard news that shattered any hopes of getting in the castle easily.
He saw a man in a red tunic laughing at another guy in a blue tunic, they looked like twins but they didn't seem to be getting along very well. Link looked to the man in the red tunic "What a crazy guy. Can you believe this guy was crazy enough to try to sneak in to see the Princess. He actually thought the guards would buy it when he said he was that guy from last night." Link looked to the other guy his confussion slowly turning to hinted annoyance.
The guy looked at Link and slapped his face "All right! Yes I tried to get in to see the Princess thinking I could get an autograph and some benefits. But little kids had already tried. Their parents wanted to gain favor with the royal family. When I tried they said 'Thats it! Tighten security. Even if that kid wants to get in he'll have to sneak in.' I feel like a fool." he looked to see Link wasn't happy.
Link walked away containing his anger and punched the tree to his left "Darn it! Nothing is easy anymore." he muttered before continuing his walk down the streets. Link walked into the back ally on the market just strolling and not really thinking about what would happen next. Suddenly he caught sight of something unwelcome to his eyes. A bunch of punks were picking on a young girl around his age. She had green hair and wore green cloths and......wait a minute.
Link looked closer as Navi perked to life "Link! It's Saria!" Link couldn't believe she was actually in Hyrule Castle Town. He didn't know what was up but snuck closer as to listen better. He was right behind them and could easily hear what was going down.
Some guy around the age of fifteen spoke to her "What is a Kokiri like yourself doing in these parts? You could get hurt you know." Saria pushed him back glaring "Back off. I'm just looking for a friend. And trust me he will hurt you if you try anything." they didn't care if she was bluffing or not and one slapped her across the face. Link tightened his fist as the three of them were over her, Link didn't know what they planned on doing but wasn't going to let it happen.
One of them held her head to the ground "Shut up! You little freaks have no right to live much less talk to us in such a way." suddenly a voice came from behind them "I don't know what I hate more. The fact that you guys are racist or complete fools. Let her go and I won't blow my anger off on you." Link said with narrowed eyes.
Saria saw him and erupted in relief "Link!" she looked up and suddenly elbowed one of the teens in the groin. He grunted and fell over sobbing in pain as she got to her feet and ran to Link grabbing him embracing him out of fear. Link looked at her a little disappointed in her for coming all the way out here "You shouldn't be here. Don't worry so much about me." he told her she backed away as the three boys moved toward Link.
One of them picked up a large wooden pole as they approached him "Who are you? Get lost, we have business with her." Link glared at them as he brought up his fist going into stance. Navi flew back to watch Saria as this happened.
Link went into a warning for them "Alright you guys. We can do this the easy way and you just walk away, the hard way where you fight me and you lose, or my way where I run you through several times with my little friend." he said hinting to his sword. They laughed at him and approached Link. One poked him hard in the head telling him that he didn't have the guts to do something like that.
Link decided not to pay him any mind and sent his fist into his gut causing him to fall forward. Link grabbed him by the collar and threw him against the stone wall and glared to the others. They were ready to fight "Hey you little brat! Take this!" the others ran at Link but he was more than ready as the dodged a flying elbow and slammed his knee into the first ones chest and followed up by grabbing the thin wooden plank. Link in anger, kicked the wielder away from the wooden weapon and broke it over his knee without much effort.
They all regrouped as Link straightened up "If I don't have the guts to do some damage, why is Darago in the condition he is? I'm sure you've heard by now. By the way this is all basic street fighting. Easy stuff to make up." they were all surprised as they noticed that he matched the description. They started to run "Oh man this is that dude from last night. Lets get outta here!" they took off into the main streets.
Link turned to Saria standing just about three inches over her she was very sad that she got him into trouble "I didn't mean to get in trouble. They just confronted me while I was looking for the Inn." Navi flared up turning a glow of crimson red "Well what ever they were planning couldn't have been very good. Children of war veterans seem to be racist of the Kokiri and the Deku." Saria nodded but showed that she had brought a dagger with her in case anything happened.
Link placed a hand on her shoulder trying to calm her "Saria. You shouldn't be here. It's not safe around here." Saria stepped forward getting closer to him "But I was worried you wouldn't find your way. And with the way the world has changed since the war twelve years ago. I didn't know how they would react to a Kokiri being out this far." she was honestly worried. The Kokiri had been invaded by a Hylian Army Unit and lost several villagers, so they attacked anybody that would come near the forest for the rest of the war and earned the title of being very violent.
Masters placed his other hand on her other shoulder looking at her seriously but gently "Saria, I want you to get one of those carriages to take you back to the forest. I don't want to lose you. Your too much, of a friend to me." Saria was a little disappointed by his last statement. She took twenty-five rupees from Link called a carriage "See you later." she said with hinted sadness and left the market. Link smiled as he watched her leave.
Suddenly a light chuckle came from behind him, Link turned pulling out his Kokiri sword but saw nobody. He looked around "Who's there?" he asked into the darkness but didn't noticed those same three creeping up behind him. Link could hear somebody on the roofs of the houses that closed in the back alley and was growing nervous. Suddenly he heard somebody lunge at him from behind with a grunt.
He turned to see one of the teenage punks jumping at him but something different happened. Suddenly somebody jumped from the roof and landed on the guy when he was in mid air. Link saw that he wore a red tunic and a brown under shirt that covered the skin on his arms. He turned to the punks and drew his weapon, a katana style saber threatening them, Link noticed that it was none other than the Kokiri Saber. They took off fearing that this guy was serious. He spoke to Link who his back was turned to "Back alley low lifes." he then turned to Link.
Link didn't exactly trust this guy as he carried both the Kokiri Saber and the red Kokiri Shield, he was one of the outsiders Mido spoke of. He had hair in the same style as Link only it was a dark brown and a little shorter, he also had reddish brown eyes that seemed to be adorned with red battle paint. He looked alot like Link, had it not been for the sharper eyes. This guy of his own age was one of the shadow folk, one of the Shiekah. Link raised his sword as he didn't know if this guy was his friend or his foe.
The other young man smiled as he motioned for Link to lower his blade as he put his own back in the sheath on his back, he then stepped forward to Link spying the Kokiri Sword "The first blade from the forest. You are the boy from the forest who has the Kokiri Emerald, correct?" he guess obviously knowing he was right. This made Link suspicious as he placed one hand on his sword "So what if I am? And who do I have the honor of answering to?" Link wasn't going to answer anything until he knew who this other guy was and what he wanted from him.
The other young man decided Link deserved an explanation "My name is Garen Shiekan. Descendent of the Sheikah's founder. I have been getting the same dreams I'm sure you have. And I am on the same mission as you, sent by my race's guardian to speak with the princess of destiny." Link noticed that he was a Shiekan which was obvious with the battle paint and obvious training. Each step this guy made was very silent, as if he had practiced so much it was a natural reaction.
Link dropped his guard as he noted the Kokiri Saber "And these weapons? You and I both have one of the three. What's up with that?" Garen chuckled as he held out the Kokiri Saber, the katana style handle stood out, the small hilt also did, but the straight blade made it look a little strange "Each of those destined to be on this quest will be called by some unknown force to these blades. The third sword is somewhere in this area. You have probably met the guardian spirit of the Shiekah, that large owl. He pointed me out for you, correct." Link nodded.
Link knew each race had it's own guardian. The Kokiri had the Deku Tree, the Hylians had the Great Fairys who occupied the five corners of Hyrule. And now he learned the Sheikah had that owl. Garen started to pace around Link it turned out he was just as old as Link give or take a month or two. Garen spoke "The bird told me to meet up with the warrior from the forest he said that in whatever mission I am destined to follow I will be joined by him. Guess were partners." he extended his hand "Pleased to meet you. Do you have a name?" he asked chuckling.
Link scoffed noticing how he didn't get to speak much so far "My name is Link Masters. The first Hylian from the forest." Garen explained he was half Hylian and had spent the last seven years in Kakariko Village, before that he lived just beyond Death Mountain with his departed mother and father. Together they walked out of the back alley. Navi sighed as now she felt she had two foolish youngsters to look after. She fluttered after then wondering how this seemingly brash young man was going to be able to help him.
Garen spoke with Link as they got out of the back alley asking him how they plan on getting into the castle he also comented on his fighting the night before. Link narrowed his eyes "Thanks to a bunch of random idiots claiming to be me. The security has been tightened. But I'm pretty sure if we can make up a plan we can get in fairly easy." Link said suggesting they should try and sneak in.
Suddenly the sound of singing caught Garen's attention as they walked into the streets, and he knew who it was "I may have a better idea. Come on." Link followed Garen not sure what he ment that is until they came across a young hylian girl their age with beautiful reddish orange hair. She was dressed in a one piece white dress that went from her neck to her feet. She wore a bandana around her neck held at her collar by a amulet of some sort. She also had large blue eyes that seemed to match Link's in a way. But then again all Hylians had either blue eyes or brown eyes pretty much.
Garen seemed to know her as she stopped singing to herself and waved for him to come over "Garen. Nice to see you again. How have you been?" she asked him making a cute face toward him. Garen half blushed at this "I'm been fine Malon. How have things been going at the ranch?" he asked. This girl revealed as Malon shrugged "Could be better, but then again it could be worse. It's going okay so to speak." she said.
Garen decided to just go ahead and ask "Alright. Listen I need a favor." Malon smiled as she tried to think up a price that he would have to pay for whatever it was. She couldn't think of what it would be and decided to just ask "Shoot." she said swiftly.
Garen motioned to Link "This guy is Link Masters, an aquaintence of mine. He is also the guy the whole town is talking about." Malon looked at Link commenting that he was very brave, This made Garen a little envious. Link thanked her before he took Garen of to the side "How can she help us?" Garen looked at him with a perfectly straight face "My friend Malon Moonstar is a close personal friend of the Princess. She can most likely get us in with ease." Link nodded agreeing it sounded like a good plan.
They turned back to her and Link spoke as he reached for the letter he had brought "Uh. I need to get myself into the castle to see the Princess. I already have the invitation but it was posted on the door and the guards have been fooled a few times so this won't work. Now Garen says you can get us in. Can you?" Malon played with their hopes as she pretended to think it over eventually saying it was very possible. Link breathed in releaf glad that he wouldn't have to be doing anything stupid for a change.
Malon spoke again "But I need to go up there anyway to find my Dad. He probably fell asleep again, funny thing for a grown up to do, don't you think." Link crossed his arms claiming that he wouldn't know. Malon dismissed this "So I can get you in saying that your with me to get him to come home." Link and Garen both nodded in agreement and they were soon making their way to the palace. Link didn't know who they were looking for but he decided to leave that up to Garen. Seeing as how him and Malon seemed to have a pretty cool relationship, he should know her father.
Along the way Garen explained that he and Malon used to hang out at Kakariko when ever she and her Dad would make deliveries to the town. They were pretty good friends and she had often witnessed Garen's shiekah training under some of his teachers, but he didn't know if he would become a protector of the royal family or a freelance bounty hunter for the Hyrulian Army. Upon Link's asking about their relationship, Garen smirked claiming that it was their buisness. Link could accept that.
When Link Masters reached the Castle he just had to stop to look in awe, he had never seen anything like it, he had read alot of old books about them but never expected to see one. It was made mostly of white stone and blue tiled roofs but towered over any building he had ever seen including the Forest Temple in the Lost Woods. Beautiful gardens were all along the entrance and ivory seemed to grow around the edges of the hills. But there was one problem in their way, the guards and the check points that they would have to pass through. But Malon had the ability to walk through them at her own accord.
Suddenly a loud voice came down from above "Hoo Hoo. Hey boys. Great to see you've met. Your not so hopeless after all." Malon looked up to see the large owl and jumped grabbing onto Garen. Link would have guessed that a large talking owl would scare anybody that didn't know of him and listened. The owl looked at the scared girl "Do not fear young Malon. I'm with these two." he then motioned toward the castle "In the castle is the Princess. She is waiting for you to arrive. Don't let your guard down. Not everybody in this area is as they seem. Good luck." with that he flew off.
Malon suddenly looked to Garen with suspicion in her eyes "What are you guys really here for?" Garen didn't answer as he simply motioned for them to come on. Malon watched them walk "Gareeeennnn." she whined sadly dragging out his name. Garen couldn't stand that and looked at her "Just doing what we have been told to do. Its not even clear to us right now." Malon could accept that and managed to get them through the first few gates until they reacted the main gate that led into the castle. Where they hit a bit of a snag.
Malon stomped the ground "What do you mean I can't let them enter?!" she yelled. The guard held up his spear showing he had authority "Calm down. We have had several people claiming to be him but haven't been. We can't allow them to enter without some sort of proof." Link stepped forward and recognized the guard. He came out with the cheap bottle that had just a little red potion left in it "I believe you dropped this last night. Or maybe this morning. Which ever." Link said holding it out.
The guard let his jaw drop as he took it back "Well I'll be damned. Hold on I'll go see the Captain and Princess about this." he rushed through the gate leaving a few other guards to cover for him. Link crossed his arms and leaned against the gate.
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Next Chapter: The Princess of Destiny
Link Masters and his new ally Garen Sheikan meet the mysterious Princess Zelda. They are introduced to a few new faces such as the Captain's, her protector Impa and even a prince who is currently visiting. But not all of them are positive faces as Link and his friends shutter under the presence of a certain man in black armor.
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