Wow, how long has it been since I updated this thing? A little over a year? Well sorry for the LONG delay, I've been so caught up in my current fics that I didn't wanna work on this one as much. Ok, well read on!
IGAF-kun-Really? I never really noticed that…oh well, thanks for the review!
Tracy Johnson-Well it took a WHILE, but I updated, yay!
Lvmj-Well yeah the new comp is good, hope you like the new chap!
Lancetree80-Uh…well, at least I updated! ('…)
Mullenium Master-Yeah, I got that concept from "A Link to the Past". Ya know, the last sentence the dying grandfather says?
The Lost Fayth-Well again yeah, at least I updated finally!
striker-gurl-Glad you like the story! Good luck with your fic!
Now to get on with the story!
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After some fast running, (and a break 'cause Link tripped over a rock) they made it to Talim's village/home. They stopped at the gates, which was a tall, thin wooden arch, with some writing inscribed in it that Link couldn't understand.
(Damn…and I thought Hylian was hard to write)
Talim motioned over to Link, signaling him to follow her. He got the message, following behind her. "Hey" he said tapping her on the shoulder. "Why're we going around the village instead of through it?"
"Because there's nobody in the village but me and my family" she responded, not turning around.
"This village seems fairly large, why do you and you family only live here?"
She stopped walking, and Link saw her shake a little. She turned her head so she could see Link. "Because" she sighed. "The rest of the village fled in fear of my family" She resumed walking. Link stood there, a small thought of shock going through his head.
(Fled in fear? She seems like a nice girl…shouldn't her family be nice too?)
Link shook that out of his head and caught up with the young girl. Suddenly a rotting smell came over them, Link covering his mouth and nose with his right hand. The smell was strong, and almost intoxicating.
(Ugh...What in the Hyrule could that be?)
Link looked to where the smell was coming from, a space in-between two huts. And there it was…the rotting carcasses of various farm animals…flies buzzing and the odor reaching an all time peak.
(By the Goddesses…what could've done this?)
"Don't ask, I'll explain once we get to my own hut" Talim said. Link followed, a little faster this time. It took about a minute for them to reach a fair size hut about ten yards behind the village. Link followed her in, finding normal furnishings. There was a wooden bed made with a sheet and something that looked like cotton for one person, a medium sized wooden table with 2 chairs, and an unlit bronze lantern in the center of the table. On a wall there was an assortment of weapons, spears, bows, arrows and whatnot. Talim set down the brown sack she had been carrying earlier on the table. Link eyed it strangely.
(Oh that sack…she brought it with her? I didn't see it on the way here…oh well)
Talim unraveled the sack to reveal 2 loaves of bread, some meat and vegetables, and a canteen of water. "Maybe it'd be best for me to explain over some lunch?" Talim asked. Link heard his stomach growl a bit. He had some food from Hyrule, but that was his own for the whole journey in this world, and he didn't know how long he would be here.
"Sure, sounds great!" Link said, taking a seat.
HOUR PASSES, BORING EXPLANATION WITH FOOD AND BLAH
"So, lemme get this straight" Link asked while he took a bite of bread. "You're the granddaughter of the village elder, and your village worships and can control the winds?"
"Yes, we do, but only few select can control the winds. Only shamans, like me and my grandmother, can talk to the wind and control it"
"You're supposed to be your village's last priestess. Why are you suddenly the last?"
"Over the years…people have been losing faith in the Wind Deity. My village is one of the few that still believes and worships it. But everything went wrong around a month ago"
"You mean when you were talking about that mysterious man who came to your village with a Soul Edge shard?"
"Everyone believed him when he said it was just a vitality charm. My family was the only one who could buy it, since we were the only ones with money. After a while my parents started to act strange…missing daily prayer and such. I thought it was age catching up with them but my grandmother thought otherwise. The wind told her the shard was evil…but my parents wouldn't believe it"
"Yeah, but why did the villagers run away though?"
Talim stayed silent for a moment. "One day…a few villagers planned to take and try to destroy the shard. About 5 men tried to go steal it. My parents killed them, the evil soul of the shard possessing them. My grandmother and the rest of the villagers left for the city nearby. I decided to stay…planning some way to get the shard and destroy it"
"But if you do get it…how will you destroy it?"
"I don't know and I don't care, I just want to save my family!"
Link…please, come outside
Link's head suddenly started to dart around the room. He had just heard a voice…a woman's voice. It sounded familiar somewhat.
(Where have I heard that voice before? And why is it telling me to go oustside!)
"Is something wrong Link?" Talim asked, noticing his sudden strange moment.
"Uh…nothing, I'm just going outside for some air" he said, going out the door. He walked over to the side of the hut.
"Okay, whoever you are, show yourself!"
A blue light suddenly appeared and shone a yard in front of Link. After Link regained his sight, he found himself looking at a white woman, no clothes, just the figure of a woman. She had blue hair that went to her waist, and glowing blue eyes. Link could only find himself to say the one thing that came to his mind.
"Naryu?"
Yes Link. It is I, Naryu, one of the three Goddesses of Hyrule
Link quickly went down on one knee, but got back up once he saw Naryu give a nod.
"Why are you here? I thought the three of you already had my quest set?" Link asked.
We've decided just to tell you something of warning, Hero of Time
Link gave Naryu a curious, but wondering look.
Since we know the shard is in pieces, there's only one clear way to destroy it. You can't destroy the shards individually. You will have to find all the shards, and form the sword itself, only then will you have a chance at destroying the sword
Link found that somewhat shocking. To destroy the sword he'd have to first form the sword. He'd have to form that cursed, dreaded sword that was practically death itself.
"I see…Now I know what to do. Thank you Naryu"
You're welcome Hero of Time. Remember, if you need guidance, you can always try to contact any of us Goddesses. Oh, and before I leave, here's a gift that you sister wished for I to deliver to you
(Zelda?)
Naryu put her hands together and a white shining orb formed. There was another bright flash, and a weapon floated down to Link's hands. He immediately recognized it as his old Razor Sword, from his adventures in the mirror world of Termina. He grabbed the handle and swung it a bit, getting back in tune with his old weapon.
Zelda had been looking through your old dwellings in Kokori Forest. She found this and thought it would help you
Link looked at the sword, and then smiled. "Tell her I said thank you, please?"
Will do Hero, and we Goddesses agreed on another gift
She waved a hand, and a trail of blue glittering light glided around Link. He felt himself gain something, something magical.
(What is this? I feel…stronger in a way…)
We Goddesses have agreed on giving you the gift of purification. We know you'll use it well Link. Farewell, and remember, we'll be watching…
And she faded away, the wind seeming to just blow her away like sand, except the sand was blue sparkles. Link sighed, holding the Razor Sword in his hands. He didn't have a sheath, so he strapped it to his side.
"Wow, that was…amazing"
Link turned to find Talim. "Wait…how long have you been there?"
"I've seen everything since the first blue light. Who exactly was that woman…was that even a human woman?"
"Her name is Naryu, one of the three goddesses from my world"
"I see. If the wind trusts her, I'll trust her as well"
"Huh?" Link said. "The wind has trust?"
"Remember, I can talk to the wind, and wind seems to have known your goddesses for a while. Especially the one by the name of Farore?"
Link nodded. Farore was the goddess Link was closest to. Farore represented the forests, the color green, and most of all, courage. And Link was the bearer of the Triforce of Courage. Link looked at the back of his left hand, remembering how his piece of the Triforce looked.
"Link…since you're looking for the shards as well…can I ask you something?"
Link somewhat knew what she was going to ask.
"Do you mind…"she asked. "If we could both go hunting for the shards? Together?"
Link nodded in approval. "Of course, the more help I get, the better. But how do you suggest we get the shard your parents are holding?"
"You just gained the ability to purify" Talim said with a grin. "We'll put together something"
Link raised an eyebrow, but smiled as well.
(Great…but how the heck to I purify anyway?)
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Me: Whew…they finally stopped…So, there ya go! Hope this one was good! Till next time!
Reviewers again start to throw assorted heavy objects
Me: NOT AGAIN!