I'm putting it up since it took me so long to put up the first chapter. Has Zelda in it. Not much else to say.
Chapter 2: Truth to the Tale
It didn't take long for Link to reach the Lon Lon Ranch. Talon was waiting for him by the gate. He was an overweight Hylian in a red shirt and blue overalls. He was going bald but he still had hair on the sides. His mustache grew along the side of his face to meet with the rest of the hair on his head. He chuckled softly as Link dismounted from Epona.
"I thought you'd be here earlier," Talon said.
"Sorry. Must of lost track of time at the gravesite," Link said softly.
"Yes, well. We must be getting off. The Royal Family needs their Milk. Now come on and help me load wagon with the milk," Talon said, walking into the Ranch. Link lead Epona inside and let her run with the other horses as Link helped Talon.
"So it's almost time," Talon said as he started to lift a crate of Milk with Link.
"Yes, sir. Just three months now," Link said. Just three months. But if what my ancestor said is true. It could be more like three years. Talon laughed softly again.
"You're such a good boy, Link. You'll be a welcomed addition to the family," Talon said as they placed the first crate onto the wagon.
"Thank you, sir."
"How many times do I have to tell you, just call me Talon. Sir is for old people and I'm not that old yet." Link laughed along with Talon as they loaded the other crate.
"Two crates is all they need?"
"Yep. That'll last them for the next week or two. You going to ride along with me or with Epona?"
"I'll take Epona. I don't get to ride her as often as I used. It'll be a nice to ride her again."
"Right. Then lets hitch up the horses to the wagon and get to the castle." Link nods and gets one of Talons strongest horses. He then leads it back to the wagon and hitches it to the left side. Talon hitches another horse to the right side.
"Lets be off then!" Talon says with excitement as he climbs into the drives seat of the wagon. He then cracks the reins and the horses start towards the gate of the ranch. Link hurries to Epona and climbs upon her saddle and chases after Talon.
The horses gallop at a slow pace. Link looked ahead. He could see the tall walls that protected the Market from unwanted company. Above the hills that laid behind the market stood Hyrule Castle. Link sighed as his eyes laid upon it's proud walls. He didn't look forward to going there but he had promised Malon he'd help her father since their ranch hand, Ingo, was sick. And a promise is a promise.
The only thing Link liked about doing this was going through the market. It was also so busy with people running around, buying items and outrageously high prices, and friends chatting away. All unaware about this new evil. But it could have been a dream. Link could have been dreaming the whole encounter with his ancestor. But it was all too real to be a dream. Link decided to forget about it and just get the job done.
As they passed the fountain in the center of the market Link smiled. He remember that was where he had first seen Malon when they were younger. They were close friends. Everyone that knew the two of them knew they would eventually be engaged.
They walk the horses out of the Market and up the path to the castle. They reach the gate and the guard taps the ground twice with his spear and the gate opens. They follow the path past more guards to the side of Hyrule Castle.
"We unload here," Talon says as he hops out of the wagon.
"Why here? I thought we would deliver it inside the castle," Link asked as he dismounted Epona.
"Oh no. No one is allowed inside the castle. All deliveries are made here and the guards take the packages inside," Talon explained.
"Whatever," Link says and helps Talon unload the crates of milk.
"Thanks for the help Link. It would of taken a lot longer without it."
"It's alright. We staying in the market for the night, right?"
"Yes. So lets get going before it gets any latter," Talon finished as he hopped into the wagon. Link walked towards Epona, about to climb onto her saddle when the crash of a metal door upon stone was heard.
"Wait!" A voice called out. It was a woman's voice. Link turned to see who had called. He turned away after seeing the princess.
"You're Link right?" Zelda asked.
"I don't care for your kind," Link said coldly as he sat upon Epona's back.
"Wait. I need to ask you something of importance." It was then that she noticed Talon looking from his Wagon. She glared at him which Talon took as a que to leave.
"Um… I'll get us a room. I'll wait for you by the fountain when your done, Link," Talon said and started down the trail.
"What the hell do you want?" Link said agitated.
"Your family has sworn their swords and lives to my family. Whether you like it or not you are bound by the vows of your family's past. Though it doesn't seem link it now a great evil looms over the horizon," Zelda said. Link's eyes widened. It was like his ancestor said.
"What do you mean?"
"A sorcerer by the name Manuko is about to revive-"
"Ganon and Vaati." Link finishes
"Yes. But how do you know?" Zelda asks.
"I had a vision this morning as I visited my parent's graves. My ancestor told me of a quest I must do to save Hyrule like he had done centuries ago. He said a new evil wished to take over Hyrule with Ganon and Vaati under his control. But I didn't believe it. I thought it to be a dream."
"Now you know there is truth behind his words. You must save Hyrule like your ancestors did. It is your destiny."
"Shut it with this destiny crap. I believe we make our own paths in life. Our lives were not written before we lived."
"Believe what you wish Link but whether you take upon this quest willingly or by force, you will protect Hyrule." It was an awkward silence between Zelda and Link.
"My ancestor spoke of constructing a new Triforce. What of the old one?" Link asked.
"The Goddesses destroyed the remains of the old. They had built it as a sign of hope. But evil has continuously sought it out. Gannon even took the Triforce of Power for himself." Zelda explained.
"I see. So willingly or not, I'm doing this quest?"
"Yes. That is what I believe."
"Then I rather do it willingly. For if I do it by force I fear what would of forced me to do it."
"Thank you Link. I'll be sure to inform father about this. I'm sure he'll return the plot that was saved for you."
"Keep the plot. I don't wish to be rest with them any more. When I do die I will be buried with my love and her family at Lon Lon Ranch."
"As you wish… Goodbye son of the Hero of Time. May our paths cross again," Zelda said softly as she waved goodbye to Link.
Link cracked the reigns and Epona started down the path to the Market. The sun had set already. When Link entered the Market he saw Talon waiting for him.
"So what did the Princess want?" Talon asked with curiosity.
"Nothing of importance. Just trying to get me back to their good side." Link answered in a half truth.
"Nothings going to do that even though you should." Link and Talon laughed slightly. "Right. Well lets get to the inn." Talon let the way to the stables to tie up Epona, then took Link to their room.
Link laid in bed, staring at the ceiling. He just couldn't sleep. So much had happened today. The visit from his ancestor. The truth to his tale by Zelda. Link turned in his bed and tried to sleep but he just couldn't. He put a pillow over his head to muffle Talon's snoring and soon slipped away into his dreams.