RCM- Well, despite the lack of reviews (come on, people!) I have the next set of chapters ready. Now how many gold coins do you think Link will get in exchange for his Rupee supply? Why don't we find out? I still don't own Zelda or any other game stuff. (Do I really have to keep repeating that?)

Chapter 6

Currency Issues

As the twisting cyclone let Link's boat, the King of Red Lions, touch down in the waters by the Forest Haven, the boy placed the Wind Waker back in his pocket. "I love that trick," he said to himself, sailing the ship the rest of the way to the shore.

The large tree hollow where the Forest Haven was hidden rose up above him as impressively as ever. Quickly scaling the path and entering, Link heard the notes of a familiar "leaf cello," which he knew full well was really a violin. As he approached the music, the little wooden performer turned and greeted him. "Link! Good to see you again!"

"Hi, Makar. Working on next year's song already?"

The little Korok laughed and did what passed off as a nod. "Yes I am, and it's going to be spectacular. I don't suppose you could conduct for me then, could you?"

Link shrugged, twirling the Wind Waker in his fingers. "If I know the song, you got it. But I'm here to see the Deku Tree."

Makar jumped down from the branch he was sitting on and walked with Link toward the center of the hollow. There stood the Great Deku Tree, in all his glory. "Great Deku Tree, Link's here to see you."

The wise face of the Deku Tree seemed relieved to hear that, and lifted the lily pad Link was standing on. "I was expecting your arrival, my young friend. Farore has told me of the problems you must face."

Link nodded. "I was just at Dragon Roost. Valoo sent me here."

The old tree laughed. "Yes, I know. He and Jabun should be arriving shortly. Now, Farore has told me that your destination has a different currency system than ours. The rupee will not serve your purposes, so she has given me the power to convert your monetary earnings. Now what were her words again… ah yes." He spoke briefly in Hylian, and the rupee pouch at Link's side began to glow a brilliant green. Finishing the chant, the guardian spirit smiled at Link. "It is done. When you enter the land which you are destined to help save, the rupees in your satchel will be changed into the gold coins you will require. According to Farore, each of our rupees is of equal value of three of their coins."

Link almost fell off the lily pad. "You're telling me I have over 7,500 coins in here?!"

Makar laughed. "If the math adds up, yes you do. You should be able to hold up to 15,000 coins." Link was floored. Even after the two Great Fairies increased the sizes of his rupee pouch, he never imagined holding that much cash at once.

"The other guardian spirits are probably right outside waiting for you. I advise you see Hollo for some potions before you leave." The Great Deku Tree smiled somewhat sadly at the Hero before him. "Good luck, Hero of Winds."

Filling all but one of his bottles with blue potion, Link left the Forest Haven and saw the sky spirit Valoo waiting by his boat. As he approached, the waters rose and divided, revealing the large fish-like deity Jabun. The first thing he did was toss a triangular pendent to the approaching hero.

As soon as he put it on, Link felt a bit weird. "What the…?"

"So… can you understand our speech now, young one?" Link jumped, amazed that he could understand the words Valoo had just spoken. The dragon, obviously pleased, laughed heartily. "Excellent. We were hoping to be able to speak with you without an interpreter for a change."

The water spirit smiled widely, the lantern hanging off of his head jingling at the movement. "As you may have already guessed, the Goddess Nayru has spoken to me of your quest as well. You have already learned some of the details of the mission from Valoo, and you have received the monetary support you need from the Deku Tree. Now I offer you this." The giant fish tossed a small ring toward the boy, who caught it easily. He noticed there were three small, triangular jewels set into the ring, arranged just like the Triforce. They appeared to be a ruby, a sapphire and an emerald. "Because you are from the realm of the Triforce, you will not be able to harness the Elements like the others in your party will. However, using this ring, you may be able to call upon the Goddess's magic. Focus on the ruby to harness Din's Fire. The emerald will provide the teleportation magic of Farore's Wind. Finally, the sapphire will allow you the protective shielding of Nayru's Love."

Link looked questioningly at the ring, feeling a sense of recognition at the names. "Aren't those the same spells Tetra used to save me in the forest?"

"Yes, they are. However, Din has informed me that you will not be able to harness their power in the other realm without energy from the Chaos Elements there. You will require two elements to activate each power, and an element used for one will not work with another. The first two will unlock Din's Fire. The second pair will grant Farore's Wind. Once you have six, Nayru's Love will be at your service."

The Hero of Winds couldn't help feeling a little disappointed as Valoo explained the limitations. "So I can't use them until we've collected two, four and six elements? That stinks."

Jabun nodded, sending a rather large wave into the shore. "I'm afraid that is the will of the Gods of both realms. However, you will be pleased to know that Zephos and Cyclos control the winds in the other realm as well. The Wind Waker will retain its abilities while you are there." Link smiled, a small sense of relief arising from that news. "Now we must depart. I suggest you visit your family quickly before you leave. The portal leading to the realm will open at the Tower of the Gods when you arrive there. Good luck, young Hero." At that, the deity dove underwater again, and Valoo took off again, probably back to Dragon Roost.

Link took another look at his ring, and sighed. "It always has to get more complicated…" Boarding the King of Red Lions, he set off for Outset Island, confusion still present in his mind.

End Chapter 6

RCM- Link's Grandma probably won't be overly thrilled to hear Link is going off to who-knows-where again. And how will Aryll take the news? You'll have to wait until Chapter 8 to find out. In the meantime, I have some… business to take care of in the Temple where we left Lance and the others… (snaps fingers, and vanishes)