In The Minds Of Heros

Chapter Four: Assassins Wish

There was that grave again, and Malon standing by it, looking down with flowers in her hand. She was wearing a black dress and the roses she carried were even black. It made me wonder this time….who died?

This time I was going to try not to wake up, but to see with my own eyes who's name was on that grave. As I walked towards Malon, I took noticed that this was indeed Kakariko graveyard. Over to the left I could see many people, also mourning for the lost of the person in this grave.

Slowly, I reached the grave, my eyes staying on Malon. Lightning struck the sky again, and this time, I looked at the grave. Suddenly the light that would always keep me from seeing it flashed again, and there I was falling back into dispare of white light.

I woke up with a start, rubbing my eyes for a moment. I never was one to be really happy and cheerful after a short time of sleeping. Around me was a stove, smoking a bit, for someone was cooking something….smelled mighty good too.

There were enough beds to fit my whole crew. I even looked to the side and spotted Navi, sleeping in my hat. That's right, now I remember. We were all in the castle, ready to face Ganon, when someone shot a deku nut….and then all went black.

A noise sounded from the doorway of the room, so I ducked back under the covers and acted asleep. The person kept on walking, straight to the stove that was cooking. I could see that it was a she, and she had golden blonde hair that stuck straight down to her bottom, and the rest of her body was covered with a dark black body suit.

She took the pot off of the stove and filled a small bowl with some soup, walking over to my side and placing the bowl on the table beside me, and doing the same to everyone else. Even Navi got an oversized spoon of soup to fit her size.

The woman then sat down, picking up a book and began reading it. After a short silence she spoke up," Link I know your awake." Yes, I knew who it was.

I laughed and pushed the covers back," Zelda it's good to see you." I said quickly pulling the covers back." Where have you been since Ganondorfs returned?

There was a short silence, she got up and walked over to me and we embraced for a short time." Yes…." She sounded so sad, I wonder why.

We looked at each other for a moment, and then she looked at the ring she had on my finger, that meant I was engaged to Malon." Zel, whats the matter? Why so sad?"

"Well….my fiancé….he didn't make it out." This was bad, not only would they not have a king for a longer period of time.

Zelda always had good leader ship skills. Back when we fought Ganon the first time, when we waged a finally war with him, she lead the army. She is also the leader of all the sages. And that makes her special.

Malon woke up and looked around, yawning. I walked over to her," Good morning sunshine."

She smiled," Link where are we?" I helped her out of bed. She took a quick glance at Zelda and bowed," Oh I'm sorry!"

Zelda and I laughed." Malon, you of all people know you don't have to bow to me." Zelda explained." But nows not the time to take it easy. Ganondorfs moving, and fast."

"I know." I spoke up. The sound in my voice got very serious, both from the dream and the fact that Ganon was back. I frowned," I don't know his plans, but I think I know what to do."

Malon smiled and kissed me on the cheek," So you already have a plan do you?"

I nodded, blushing a bit," It seems my shadow is back as well, and he's way stronger this time. I couldn't even keep up with his speed."

"So what are you suggesting we do?" Asked Zelda, flowing with curiosity.

I sat back down on my bed, picking up the bowl of soup and sipping it a bit." I'm going to go to the sacred realm to train myself."

Zelda raised an eyebrow," And who do you expect to train you? Wait do you mean…"

"Yes," I cut her off." He is who I will go see. The very sage of light. Rauru himself."

Malon gasped," You mean the legendary Rauru? He really exists?" I nodded, taking another bite out of my soup." My mother used to tell storys about him before she passed away."

It's true that Rauru was passed around as a myhth. In truth he lives in the sacred realm where the master sword lies, in the golden land.

I made a serious face and put the soup down." If I am indeed gone and Ganondorf proceeds to do his biding, then I want you all to be safe."

"What do you propose we do?" Asked Zelda. Navi was up by now and was sitting on Malons shoulder, listening half asleep still.

"Well…" I started." Naburoo hid her daughter deep in the Gerudo dessert. Maybe she can hide you all and keep you safe."

"Oh wow, you don't ask the half Gerudo here." I heard a voice from behind me and looked to see Sylvana wide awake, still in all of her clothes.

I smiled at her remark and raised an eyebrow," Perhaps you know where they can go then?"

"Not only do I know, but I can also take you there." She cleared her throat." There is a small hide out in the desert. It's where the Gerudos hid all their findings from back in the war days."

Everyone was awake by now, even Kaiten, with his eyes still drowsy of sleepiness.

"Lets go!" I yelled, and everyone smiled.

I never really noticed where we were when we all woke up. But it came really familiar to me, we were defiantly in the deep forests of Kakariko village where no one but Zelda has been.

Zelda lead the way, and we all followed closely behind. For as soon as we left the forest thus would begin the long journey to the Gerudo dessert.

Finally we reached the graveyard, and suddenly that dream came back to me. Slowly I began to get drowsy and a white light sprang from above me. The only thing I could see was Malons shocked expression before darkness took my eyes.

Again….I could see Malon standing there in the graveyard dressed in black. Gosh I was getting tired of these dreams….

I saw as she bowed her head, and this time I was sure I was gonna get to see that grave. Determined, I walked up behind Malon and stood there. Slowly I took a step to the side and took a quick glance at the grave.

My face went white and my eyes grey. The first word on the grave was "Link." This couldn't be happening! My mind went into complete fury, I could hear people calling my name in the distance. Quickly I just ran from the grave, this wasn't what I expected, but in a way it was.