Ok... It should get more to the actiony stuff next chapter... or the one after, I forget.

Chapter 3: The Tale Told Once More

As dawn rose over the hills of Hyrule, light shinned through the windows of the inn. As the light hit Link in the eyes he moaned and turned in bed. He was already on the end and by turning he fell off onto the hard floor. He then sat up on the floor. His eyes barley open and his hair in a mess

"Damn it…" he muttered to himself, rubbing his arm. He stood and stretched lazily. Talon's vociferous snoring could still be heard through the room.

That Talon sure can sleep. Link rubs the sleep out of his eyes and yawns once more. He grabbed his tattered green work cloths and stepped out to the market. If he was truly going to save Hyrule, he'd need some supplies. He'd also need to visit his great-grand father, assuming he'd allow Link inside.

As Link walked into the bazaar, he looked inside his wallet. Only one hundred rupees. That wouldn't buy him much. He spent a quarter on food that'll last more then a few days. He was just short of having enough money for a shield. He cursed under his breath and turned to leave.

"Hey, you're Link right?" the owner said. Link turned around. They man never really spoke unless it had to do with a sale.

"Yeah…" Link said.

"Rumors going around that you've finally come around to fighting for the Royal Family like the rest of your family." By the Goddesses. Talon really has a big mouth. Link thought as he shock his head.

"Yeah. I guess I am."

"You'll need a shield then. And no one sells a better shield then I. I'll be more then happy to give you the shield at fifty rupees." A smile grows on Link's face.

"Sold!" Link says as he tosses the fifty rupees to the man. Link then fastens the shield on his back. The added weight sends link walking backwards a bit. It took some getting used to but after a few minutes Link was standing proudly, the weight from the shield not phasing him a bit.

As Link walked out of the bazaar he walked into Talon.

"My, aren't you up early Talon," Link said humorously with a nervous smile on his face.

"I was wondering were you ran off too. I noticed you haggled a bit for that shield on your back. I belive the words you said you were going to fight for the Royal Family. You hate the royal family Link. Why did you lie to the man to get the shield? I would of lent you the rupees you needed to get it, you know that." Talon said empathically.

"Its not a lie. I really am going to fight for the Royal Family. Things of come up and I'll have to fight for them one way or another. I rather fight for them on my terms and not someone elses." Link said.

"You're scaring me now Link. We'll talk more on the way back to the ranch," Talon said as he turned and headed towards the stables to get the horses. Within a half hour they were on their way back to the ranch.

"So your serious about fighting for the royal family? What made you change your mind?" Talon asked.

"I rather not speak of it right now. I'm just worried on how Malon's going to take it. We were to be wed soon and now this. I'm afraid we'll have to postpone our wedding for now." Link said softly, his head low with shame.

"Now your talking nonsense. Your just enlisting for the Royal Family's Arms. It's not like a war's breaking out. You'll live a nice long life with Malon and give me lots of grandkids," Talon said laughing slightly at the words, "I still can't believe the two of you are finally getting married. The thought of grandkids running around the ranch just makes me laugh." He laughs again at his words. Link however paid no attention.

It was an awkward silence the rest of the way to the ranch. Link didn't really pay much attention to what was happening outside his frontal view of the ranch. When they got to the ranch Talon untied the horses and led them to the field. Then he and link backed the wagon into the shed until next week.

"Link. Tell me what's on your mind. I was looking forward to this little trip for the past few days. Sorta like a little father son kinda thing. I know you too well. I've watched you grow up, Link. I know when something's bothering you." Link said nothing. As much as Talon could tell Link had not even acknowledged his words.

"A war is coming Talon. My ancestor told me… Princess Zelda told me… They both said I am the one to save Hyrule. Me and a few others whom I don't know. They said the new evil, a dark sorcerer by the name Manuko, is going to revive Ganon and Vaati to their former glory. I don't know how I'm going to do it. Zelda said we still had three days, two days from now. Tomorrow I'll return with Malon. Then I'm to see my great-grandfather and see if I can receive the family heirloom that I was denied of long ago." Link explains.

"And dose Malon know? Did you tell her before coming to see me?" Talon asked.

"No. But I'll tell her when I get back. She has the right to know why I can't wed her right now."

"She'll worry. I know she will. But be safe. The last thing I wana know is that you died on this quest of yours."

"I'll be safe. Until tomorrow, Talon, goodbye." Link said and then walked towards Epona. He climbed upon her saddle and quickly rode back to Kakariko Village. Once there he tied Epona inside the stables and walked to his home. There a happy Malon eagerly awaited his entrance.

"Your home!" Malon said with a cry as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. "I've missed you so."

"Malon. I have to tell you something. Something very important." Malon took her arms off him. She backed away from him, a look of anger on her face.

"Your not leaving me for another woman are you? I swear I'll dance on your grave if you do." Malon said coldly.

"Don't be silly Malon. I'll never leave you. You mean more to me then life itself. Which is why I want to protect you, even if that means loosing my own." Link said softly.

"Link… your scaring me. What's happened?" Link sighed softly, then told her the tale of the quest he must take. How tomorrow they would ride to Lon Lon Ranch where she would stay and be safe.

It was an awkward silence once Link's tale had ended. Link's head hung low with sadness in his eyes. Malon couldn't even lay her eyes on the man she loved.

"Be safe." Malon finally said softly.

"I will." Link answered back just as softly. Malon turned towards Link, then gently lifted his head up by the chin.

"Don't just say it. Promise me you'll be safe. That you and this party of yours will come back alive. Promise me we'll walk down the aisle together," Tears started to roll down Malon's face, "Promise me we'll raise children together. Promise me we'll raise grandchildren together as we grow old. Promise me Link… Promise me."

"I promise," Link said softy. He leaned towards Malon and kissed her once more, longer then their normal kisses. Once their kiss broke Link held Malon in his arms. Tears still ran down her face. Link's eyes started to water as well, but he held them back.

I promise you Malon. I promise I'll return to you.