Disclaimer-I don't own Legend of Zelda, or any of its characters. They all belong to Nintendo and I wouldn't exist if I stole them, so quit worrying everyone!

A/N-I've had a lot to do with school over the past week or two (AP sucks!) so forgive me if this update is a little later than expected. The important thing is here and I'm alive to write this. Oh and it's been decided that footnotes will only be used for Dark Link's POV, since his character is the most interesting. So let's begin . . . .

Chapter 3-A Second Unknown Identity

POV-Link

"Hurry up dammit!" yelled the obnoxious fairy, outstripping the young boy clothed in green, trying to keep up with her. "We need to get to Hyrule Castle before sundown, or we'll be battling stalchildren for the entire night!" "Stop yelling I'm going!" replied Link. Curse my luck, the young boy thought to himself. So many questions ran through his head at the moment. First, the weather for unbearably hot. Enough said. Second was the fact that he was able to leave his former home called the Kokiri forest, a realm where young children lived and never grew up. Their guardian, the Great Deku Tree (who died recently, even though I worked my ass off to remove the curse on him), always said that Kokiri cannot leave the forest, or they will die. Was it magic that kept him alive for this long? Luck? A different heritage? I knew not, but I did know that once I got this "adventure" over with, I could return to the peace and quiet of my home. And third was the fact that he was going to meet a princess in some distant castle, though for what purpose he did not know.

After another hour of running across Hyrule Field (which led to many more outbursts from Navi), we finally crossed the drawbridge leading into Hyrule Castle Town. Minutes later, the drawbridge was raised, and the sun fell below the horizon. "Phew," gasped Navi, "that took forever! God, sometimes you humans are pathetic!" Link stared solemnly at the fairy, not exactly enjoying her company. Helpful in battle yes, but that's about all she was good for. "You're not a human Navi. Try being one for a day, and you'll see it's not so easy," I said darkly. "I suppose you have a point," she replied. A moment passed by and a guard staring at them spoke. "Hey! Kid! Go home now! It's too dangerous at night!" "Ok fine!" Link said to the guard. "Man, they must be stupid not to have seen me before and think I live here," he said quietly to himself as he set off at a slow stride. "Either that, or there are too many people for him to recognize," said Navi. "Well what are you waiting for? Let's move!" I reluctantly obeyed. Arguing with Navi never got me much good.

As we snuck past the two guards stationed to the road to Hyrule Castle (ok they were drunk, but what works, works), a soft hooting noise reached my ears. I drew to a standstill. I knew that sound you see. Looking upwards, my fear confirmed, sat the sage owl, Kapeora Geobera, staring at me with his menacing, yet thoughtful black eyes. "Why hello there Link!" said Kapeora Geobera. Trying to sneak into the castle are we?" Well I didn't think about that actually, I thought anyone could see the princess of Hyrule. Don't blame me, I'm not used to these people's ways. "Uh yeah. Got any ideas?" The owl cocked his head to the side as owls do. "No can do, my friend. But I do hear a faint singing noise nearby. It belongs to a girl who lives at Lon Lon Ranch, only a quarter of a day's walk from here. Why not trying asking her how to get inside? Adieu!" hooted the oversized owl and flew off into the night.

"Well the owl wasn't much help," said Navi, who was hiding in Link's hat the entire time when Kapeora Geobera. Something I can use to my advantage later, I thought. "Well let's ask the girl shall we?" Very well, but I'm getting some sleep afterwards," I replied. We set off down the trail, and we saw a young girl, about the same age as Link who was singing a beautiful song. I don't usually don't believe in love at first sight, but when I laid my eyes upon her, I banished this thought from my mind. Though the clothing she wore was simple and efficient, the rest of her features, i.e. her eyes, hair, body, and most of all her voice, was breathtaking. She opened her eyes and giggled. "Hehe! Why hello there Leo! Are you trying to visit the princess?" she said cheerfully. Though I was admiring her all this time, the name Leo was unfamiliar. Did someone who looked like me have the same name? I decided to ponder it later. "Um no, my name is Link, and this here is my fairy Navi," Link motioned to the miniscule pixie flying around his head. "Nice to meet you." "Hehe, very funny Leo, but you can't fool me! I never saw that fairy around you before though. . ." she paused thoughtfully and smiled at me again.

"Well, being the adventurous girl I am, I know a few things about this place," she said. "Behind me for instance is a vine that you can climb up on to get over the gate just up ahead. Then all you have to do is sneak past the guards, swim the moat, and fit in the hole in the side in the castle. Other than that, it's not hard at all!" Joy . . ." I replied, though not in an unfriendly way. "Thanks for the help! Anything I can do for you?" She looked in the distance for a moment. Was she always dazed like this, or was she on something? "Actually there is Leo. My father went up to the castle to deliver milk, but he hasn't come back yet. Could you go find him for me? I'll give you this egg I'm incubating." She pulled out an egg from her shoulder pack and I stared dismissively at it. "Um sure, no problem . . ." I said, and took the egg. Thanks for your help. By the way, what's your name again? The girl laughed for a short while and said, "Geez Leo, you're not that bright are you? But it wouldn't hurt to tell you again I suppose. My name is Malon. See you later Leo!" and with that she ran off back to Hyrule Castle Town. "See you!" I yelled back. Well I intended to keep my promise, but as a human, I needed rest. I climbed the vine that lead to the edge, rested my head on a surprisingly soft stone, with an eye and three spines coming out from top, and went to sleep.

A/N-Anyways, I hoped you liked that. The plot is actually starting to unfold! Who would've known! So, read and review PLEASE, and I'll be back soon.