Chapter 5: Link's Sacred Bloodline
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Link arrived at Lon Lon Ranch after he delivered the message to Gorlois. He approached the front door of Talon's house and knocked on the door. Malon opened the door and held him in a tight embrace. "You're home."
Link returned the hug and spoke softly into her ear. "Of course I'm home. I made a promise."
They went inside and sat the dining room table. Link had a sad expression on his face. "What troubles you, Link," asked Malon.
"I can not stay for long. I am to return to the castle."
Malon shared Link's sad look. "But you have only just arrived. Why must you go?"
"I know not, but I think it has to do with my father. The King became very interested when I mentioned my father's name."
A tear escaped Malon's eye. "I knew something like this would happen. The King is going to take you away from me and I shall never see you again."
Link placed his hand upon her cheek. "Never. We will be together. I promise you, Malon. I'm going to look after you. Nothing can keep us apart. I will return to you, one way or another." She forced a smile across her lips.
Link returned the smile and said, "I will stay here tonight, but tomorrow I must leave by dawn."
"Will you stay with me this night," asked Malon.
Link smiled at her. "Of course I will, love."
Later that night, Link awaited in Malon's bed. The door opened and in walked Malon in a white colored night gown. She got under her blanket and lay on top of Link. None of them spoke a word. They looked deep into each other's eyes before sharing a passionate kiss. Link let his hands rest on her hips while Malon's remained on his chest. Link then lifted her up and gently placed her on her back, allowing him to lie on top of her. Malon then wrapped her arms around his neck and Link began kissing her neck. She ran her fingers through his golden brown hair as he moved is lips towards her shoulder, slowly removing a small portion of her night gown and exposing the skin of her shoulder and collar bone. It was their night together. They loved each other deeply and made that night one to remember.
The next morning, Link and Malon prepared Epona for the journey north. Link wore his green tunic over his chain mailed armor and a brown under shirt. He wore white leggings and brown travel boots. His brown shoulder strap was equipped with a bow and a large quiver of arrows, while his brown waist belt carried his sword and sheath on his left side. He put on his brown gauntlets after he and Malon placed a saddle on Epona's back, which carried his traveling supplies. Link gave Malon one last kiss and held her in a tight embrace before he finally mounted Epona's back. Before Link left, Talon came outside and gave Link a large dark grey cloak with a golden triangle pendant. Link put the cloak on and said his good-byes to Talon and Malon. He then rode on to the north, leaving behind his home and setting forth to the castle.
Link dismounted Epona at the draw bridge of the castle and entered. He was escorted to the great hall and saw a blond haired women standing in front of the throne with no sign of the King. Link speculated that she was royalty, and so he kneeled in her presence.
The women spoke to Link. "Welcome, Link of Hylia. I am Princess Zelda. Rise and be recognized. Please forgive my father's absence, for he is attending other matters. I am here to give you instruction."
"With your permission, my lady, one thing troubles me."
She gave him a smile. "You are wondering why you are here."
"Actually, I want to know why his Royal Highness took such an interest in my father's name."
She approached him and gestured to a nearby door. "Come this way."
She led him into a small room where in the middle stood two platforms. The one on the left stood a display with a brown, heavily added leather tunic with the mark of the Royal Family. The long sleeves where dark green and armored gauntlets rested on the shoulders. To the right was another display with gold chain mailed armor and a large metal shield below it. Behind the two posts was a large painting on the wall of a man clad in this tunic. The figure held the same shield with the mark of the Royal Family on his left arm and held a shimmering sword high in the air. Link gazed upon the painting and Zelda stood behind him.
"That man in the painting, who is he," asked Link.
"He was once Hyrule's greatest hero. Several generations ago, an entity known only by the name Ganon sought to take control of Hyrule. It also seeked the power of the Triforce, the source of our creation. If found, the one who touches the three sacred triangles is granted one wish. If that person is pure in heart, it will lead the land of Hyrule into an age of prosperity and peace. However, if that person is unclean and evil, it will bring about the end of justice and truth and chaos will prevail over the land. Ganon found that power and invaded Hyrule. But just as all hope began to fade away, the hero emerged from the darkness and defeated the dark lord. With his victory, he had the right to take control of the power of that which Ganon took. He made his wish and Hyrule was as it once was again, but instead of taking control of the power for himself, he sought out seven wise men and had them seal away the power of the Triforce into what is now known as the Sacred Realm. Thus the seven wise men became known as the Seven Sages, and their descendants to this day still protect that same seal containing the Triforce." Link turned his gaze at Zelda.
"You are here because your father carried the bloodline of that very hero, and therefore, so do you. The sword in the painting is the Blade of Evil's Bane, the one weapon that no evil can touch. Only a true hero can wield the power of that sword and destroy the evil which threatens this land. Though you are kin to that same hero, you must prove your valor to the sword by collecting three pendants that represent the Triforce. Only then will you become that hero. I ask this of you because we are in troubled times. I fear the face of evil will show itself and destroy that which we have worked so hard to create. The death of your father leaves us no choice. Only you can carry this burden and destroy our enemies."
Link returned his gaze to the painting. 'Could I really become this man in the painting?' He then thought about Malon. If there really was such a threat, how long would it take for it to reach home? "What must I do," asked Link.
She put her hand on his shoulder. "Wear this armor and find the three pendants. I shall set you in the right direction for your search."
Link looked down from the painting. "I will need a moment alone."
Zelda nodded and left the room. Link looked upon the painting once more and then turned his gaze to the armor. After a moments thought, he finally made his decision.
Zelda's attention was taken from her when Link entered the throne room, wearing the armor of the legendary hero of Hyrule. He wore his cloak over the tunic, and he equipped his new shield on the back of his shoulder strap, along with his bow. The quiver of arrows hung vertically from his right shoulder, and his sword rested on the left side of his belt. Zelda bowed at him out of respect for his courage. "Where must I go from here?"
"You must travel to the west, where you shall reach Kakariko Village at the foot of Goron Mountain. There you will meet with my former attendant and loyal guard, Impa. She is the head of the village, and will point you in the right direction from there. She knows much of the three sacred pendants and the Blade of Evil's Bane, for she is a descendent of one of the Seven Sages. Good luck to you, Sir Link of Hylia."
Link bowed to her and left the throne room, on his way to begin his noble quest.