Chapter 6: Kelli's Resolution
For a long moment, Link contemplated Saria's words. If he truly needed Kelli's help in order to save Hyrule once more, then it had been more fortunate that she'd convinced him to listen to her than he ever imagined. Of course, it wasn't exactly surprising at this moment since Kelli had already displayed her ability to detect the energy of the monsters they met before the monsters themselves even appeared. Link could not help but suspect that the mysterious female warrior knew far more than she chose to tell. And she never revealed anything to him. However, the story Link learned from Mido, about Kelli having once lived in the Kokiri Forest, was certainly a good start on figuring out just who she was. And as much as he didn't want to bring it up to either her or Saria, for fear of upsetting them, Link felt he deserved to know why her existence was hidden from him as a child and decided to inquire about it once he returned to the forest.
"So, you're saying Kelli and I need to cooperate and bring down this evil together?" Link finally spoke up, trying to keep his mind from wandering any further.
"Exactly, though to be honest, I don't exactly know how," Saria admitted. "As I said, Kelli seems to be the only one who knows much about these monsters and the power they possess. It's almost as if she's one of them herself…"
"Yeah, though I highly doubt that's the case. At least not literally. If she were, she'd be as ruthless and nasty as they are."
"Yeah, true. Well, we should get out of here. The others are likely worried about us and you've got more Sages to find."
"Good point. Plus, I don't want to keep my horse waiting for me longer than she should."
With that, Link glanced around the tiny chamber and found a faint blue light which had shimmered into existence beside the altar where the Jewel of Forest once rested. Several arcing curves of light wind repeatedly swirled around the glowing, azure aperture which gently turned in shimmering circles, indicating it was none other than a warp portal. These arcane transporters had always been Link's means of leaving the dungeons he explored once he was through with their bosses, so naturally this was still another familiar occurrence. Both he and Saria stepped into it and instantly felt the magic of the portal's winds whisk them back to the surface and onto the grounds of the Kokiri settlement. After arriving just outside of the Lost Woods, the pair immediately examined their surroundings. As Link expected and hoped, everything in the forest had returned to normal. The monsters were gone, the tree stump houses were rebuilt as if by magic, the Kokiri who had left their underground refuge now frolicked happily, and the fog from the Great Deku Tree's meadow had lifted.
The only thing that hadn't changed, to the warrior's disappointment, was his own house. The oak in which it had been built still lay on its side in the downhill path it once stood on, the ladder smashed to splinters while the house itself was no better off, broken tree branches were beneath the remains and scattered about the path, and the curtain that once hung on the doorway remained torn to shreds. Link sighed upon viewing this sight, half out of slight irritation and half out of relief.
"Well, good to see everyone else will soon have a peaceful home again."
"Oh dear… Link, I'm so sorry about your house!" Saria replied, knowing Link now had no place to live.
"Don't worry, it's not your fault. I'm sure—"
"You guys made it!" a familiar voice called out to them, cutting Link off. Mido was racing towards them and scrambling up the vines that grew along the side of the cliff. Reaching the top, he astonished both of the new arrivals by hugging Link with much enthusiasm.
"Mido!" Saria cried. "Is everyone alright?"
"Yeah, we hid out in the cellar below the shop the whole time," Mido confirmed, breathing raggedly from his climb as he let go of Link. "Sorry your house is still a mess though, Link. It was the only one that got completely uprooted, so the Great Deku Tree Sprout's magic couldn't affect it."
"It's alright. That place would've been a little too small for me now anyway," Link pointed out. "I mean if I tried to go in, I'd probably hit my head on the ceiling left and right."
"Yeah, I'll bet," Saria agreed with a laugh. "I guess it isn't that much of a loss after all. But where will you live now?"
"I dunno, I'll figure something out, I suppose. Anyway, Saria, there's one more thing I'd like to talk to you about before I leave."
"Oh?"
"Yes, I know what you've been hiding from me," Link continued, noting Saria's laughter was suddenly choked away and her brow furrowed in concern. "I know that another Hylian child that lived here besides me, and that it was Kelli. I know you hid her existence from me when I was a kid myself. And of course, I know about the shelter beneath the shop, which you never told me about either."
At Link's words, Saria looked stricken. After a long pause, and a nervous gulp, she replied.
"Link, I…"
Link, sensing Saria was either going to offer an apology or an excuse, or both, which he didn't have time for, raised one hand to silence her and set his face in a commanding expression before he continued.
"All I want to know is why. Kelli and I would've probably been good friends."
"Link, I apologize. As much as I didn't want to do it, the Great Deku Tree told me that you two could never interact as kids or else terrible things would happen. He said you weren't fated to meet until you both came of age."
"What? How can something terrible happen simply out of the two of us meeting?" Link wondered, arching one eyebrow. "That makes no sense to me."
"I know, I didn't understand back then either. But now I do. You see, if you both met as children, you would have indeed become good friends," Saria explained. "Both of you were much alike, since you were outcasts here. If you did meet someone who truly understood what you were going through, would you leave them? I doubt it; you had a hard enough time leaving me, but you might not have been able to leave a kindred spirit. She might not either. So, you'd remain in the forest or leave together in pursuit of a new home or possibly adventure. Whichever the case, the result would've been the same. One or both of you would have been in danger due to Ganondorf's activities and likely been unable to pursue your destinies, which led in different directions before you teamed up. Meeting as young adults instead, as you can see, has yielded the best results. Just as you wandered and learned much, so did Kelli; though she wandered elsewhere and learned things which you didn't. And you'll need to use all the skills you've both learned to save Hyrule."
"Oh… Now that does make sense. I'm guessing Kelli hid out below the shop then?"
"She did. I was worried that you'd be in danger if we had bad weather, but you were fine."
"Yeah, well, now I'm glad I never met her as a kid. I should also know better than to doubt the Great Deku Tree's words by now."
"Don't worry about it, Link. Just go find the other Sages and jewels," Saria encouraged with a smile. "We're still friends, aren't we?"
"You bet," Link confirmed with a wink and then ruffling her hair affectionately. "See you later!"
With that, Link bid Saria, Mido, and the other Kokiri goodbye. He quickly headed for the wooden tunnel leading back through the Lost Woods and out to Hyrule Field. However, he only took a few steps into the first tunnel when he realized he'd forgotten about the destroyed bridge. There was no way for him to get across it in its current state. Or, did lifting the curse somehow repair the bridge? Link shook his head at this idea; if the energies that had rebuilt the village traveled through roots, than they certainly wouldn't work on the bridge. And, if they did anyway, his house would have been restored as well. Deciding it couldn't hurt to check, Link continued into the Lost Woods. As he had surmised, the bridge remained in pieces and scattered about the ground. Either the hero would have to take his chance on the watery passage to Zora's Domain, or the hidden entrance to Goron City if he were to escape. And, as when he was seeking blue fire, he had no way of knowing if either passage was still open or if the other side was safe. Either exit could mean stumbling blindly into danger he might not yet have the skills or tools to confront.
Before Link could decide his next course of action, however, a spark of green light erupted from his rucksack. Link quickly produced the Jewel of Forest from his belongings and watched as it cast a wave of magic towards the ground below him. It settled at the base of the cliff opposite to him and within seconds, tendrils of vines sprouted from the soil and climbed the rocky wall until they reached the top. The process was then repeated on the cliff Link had been standing on, offering means to scale both cliffs.
"Wow… How about that…" the dumbfounded hero commented. "This stone really is a jewel of forest."
"Yeah, this makes me wonder about the abilities the other jewels possess," Navi replied. "Maybe you can use the Jewel of Fire to make fiery shockwaves or the Jewel of Shadow to blind your enemies or things like that?"
"We'll find that out when we get them. First things first, though. We have to have a little chat with Kelli. She knows something, and I want to know it too."
With this, Navi could not disagree. She too was curious about the story behind Kelli's powers and the monsters that had overrun Hyrule. Link quickly jumped to the lower level of the small grove and scrambled up the newly grown vines on the opposite wall. Relieved that he didn't have to go through Zora's Domain or Goron City yet after all, the hero raced into Hyrule Field once more, hoping Epona had not possibly been attacked while he was gone. Even though the forest was now safe, Link had many concerns on his mind. The other areas of Hyrule still needed his help and likely Kelli's as well.
The faithful Epona, as always, awaited Link's return. Apparently, she'd not been idle; for her mane was tousled and her sharp hooves glistened with blood. Several dead monsters, most of which had been trampled beyond recognition, lay nearby. Link, an admiring smile on his face, gently ran a hand over Epona's flank.
"And here I was thinking you got bored waiting for me while I went through those dungeons," he remarked, half in humor and half in apology.
Epona puffed out her nostrils, the small gust tickling Link's face, but Link smiled nonetheless and mounted her.
"I'm sorry if I took a long time, Epona," he whispered as he stroked her short, white mane. "I really wish you didn't have to wait for me so much, but you're a good girl."
Before heading to Kakariko, Link decided it was best to let Kelli know in advance that he was on his way to see her and reached for the Ocarina of Time. He quickly recalled the melody she had taught him after rescuing Daphnes from the castle dungeon and played them as accurately as he could. Much to his pleasure, the voice of Kelli herself soon filled the air.
"Link? Is that you?" she inquired, her voice seemingly distant yet clear enough to tell that her tone was a little depressed.
"Yeah," Link replied. "Hey, are you alright?"
"Huh? Oh, yes, I'm fine. It's just that…I miss Judo so badly. I know I should be focusing mainly on Hyrule's problems right now, but I can't help worrying about him so much."
"Hey, I know how you feel. I felt the same way about Navi the past seven years. And to be honest with you, I'd like to help you with your search in any way I can."
Kelli remained silent for the next few moments.
"You…you mean that?"
"Of course I do."
"Th-Thank you, Link. You don't know how much this means to me…"
"Well, hey, I'm glad to be of use," Link replied in his most comforting tone, though inwardly puzzled that Kelli, who'd seemed made of iron when they met, was so distraught. "Anyway, I want to let you know that I'm heading to Kakariko right now. We need to talk. And don't try to sidestep it this time. This is very important."
"Oh, don't worry, I won't. In fact, I agree with you. There's much we need to talk about. Did you have any luck with the Sages yet?"
"As a matter of fact, I just finished restoring the forest and rescuing Saria. I'll give you details later, alright?"
"Good, I'll be waiting."
With that, the pair cut off their telepathic connection. Link took Epona's reins and directed her into the field. Within the next few moments, he spurred her to a gallop and was speeding across the field towards the river. He was glad Kelli, beforehand closemouthed and secretive, was interested in speaking with him as well. And from her words, it also appeared she had a lot to tell him. Hopefully Link would have a better understanding of Hyrule's situation once they finished their conversation and that he would leave armed with new sword techniques to aid him in his quest. His heart nearly racing, it seemed to take only minutes for Link to approach the staircases leading to Kakariko village, which sat at the foot of Death Mountain. Kelli's horse, Sunfire, was also tethered there. Link felt leery about the horse having to remain there for a long time, but at least now neither she nor Epona would be alone.
Besides, if Epona's bloodied hooves meant what Link thought it did, any monster that approached the horses did so at their own peril.
Link couldn't prevent himself from gazing at the beautiful palomino horse before making his way up to the village. He could definitely see why Sunfire once belonged to Zelda. The curly blonde mane and tail, the elegantly crafted and polished saddle, and the silver Triforce bands wrapped around the ankles all signified a horse befitting royalty. Why Zelda gave the horse to Kelli escaped Link, as did much where Kelli was concerned, but he did know that the heroine was lucky to own such a creature. A smile formed on his face as he finally traversed the stairs to the village.
As Link began walking through the familiar surroundings, he couldn't help but wonder how Kakariko managed to survive against the evil that apparently struck the rest of Hyrule; not unlike it had during the dark future before a shadow being called Bongo Bongo escaped its prison in the bottom of the well. Perhaps the enemy thought the village would be useless to them? Or did they have other plans for it? Or worse, it could be that the village really had been afflicted like every other area of Hyrule, only in a fashion which eluded detection. Whatever the case, Link knew it was best for someone like Kelli to be on the watch for any potential dangers. He quickly approached her when he spotted his newest friend awaiting his arrival just beyond the tree standing closest to the village's entrance.
"Hey, I didn't take too long, did I?" Link immediately inquired upon coming to a halt.
"Not at all," Kelli replied with a small smile. "I wasn't exactly expecting you to rush, you know."
"Well, I thought time was of the essence. You know what I mean. Anyway, since we both have things to say, do you want to go first, or should I?"
"You go ahead. If you have any new questions for me, I may be able to answer them. Besides, I know I've kept you waiting for information so far."
Link could not argue there and he couldn't help but suspect that he'd learn less than he desired. He still had a lot of friends in Hyrule who were unaccounted for but he knew Kelli kept her own council on what to tell him, how much to reveal and when to do it.
Much though this chaffed him, he recalled how she'd disarmed him so easily and he knew better than to insist.
"Fair enough," Link agreed. "I think I'll ask you about this first."
As he spoke, Link produced the magic bow he had acquired while exploring the Death Forest. Once she set eyes upon the mysterious weapon, Kelli stared at it with slack jawed amazement. Can…Can it be? She thought. He found it…
"From the look on your face, I'm guessing you do know about this bow," Link concluded, snapping Kelli out of her trance. "I found it deep inside a place called the Death Forest."
"…I see," Kelli finally uttered moments later. "Tell me, did the arrows you fired from it possess tremendous strength?"
"Yeah. They were so powerful, they pierced through anything I shot them at. And whatever was behind the target, and whatever was behind that, and so on. Why do you ask?"
Kelli turned around before responding, a sigh escaping her lips.
"Then it's true… You are the one…" she whispered, almost to herself, and so softly Link nearly missed it.
"What? What 'one'? I'm utterly confused here."
Listen, Link," Kelli urged, keeping her back to Link. "To tell you the truth, I have been looking for another person besides Judo, but I didn't know who it was. Do you know the legend of the Sky Guardians?"
"No, not at all," Link replied, raising an eyebrow. "Not even Zelda has mentioned such a story to me."
"I thought so. Few people in Hyrule besides myself know anything of it, but it's no mere 'story.' It's one of the kingdom's oldest tales, dating back several centuries and long before even the Master Sword was forged. It used to be a widely known legend…"
"But then it was somehow forgotten?"
"Yes," Kelli confirmed, her gaze straying to the ground. "Ages ago, mighty warriors known as the Sky Guardians protected this land from those with evil minds for many generations. They used an ancient power bestowed upon them by the gods to maintain peace and seal the evil ones away."
"I see. But…if the story of these warriors was forgotten a long time ago, why and how do you know of it?"
Kelli lifted her head once more. She inhaled deeply, working to calm her nerves and all too aware that she was taking a gamble by revealing this truth.
"…Because I am one of them."
"Wha…? But you said—"
"I know. You see, the reason the legend was forgotten for so many years was that the Sky Guardians eventually died out...mostly, that is. The Sky Guardians were 'reborn,' as it were, for many generations but this cycle eventually stopped. However, it is slowly being revived and has been since I was born. I am the first Sky Guardian to appear in hundreds of years."
"But why? What caused all of this?"
Kelli went onto explain that the evils the Sky Guardians fought against were the same as the one currently attacking Hyrule. The evil monsters who bore navy blue and golden eyes would sometimes wreak havoc across the land, only to be defeated by two heroes who were destined to be the Sky Guardians. The creatures whose eyes were as blue as the night sky were monsters of darkness that held the power of the moon. Those with golden eyes were creatures of light and possessed the power of the sun. Each of the Sky Guardians carried a special sword forged and infused with the proper power to slay these monsters. They were also given the ability to detect the energy embedded within them, which explained Kelli's ability to detect their foes. The Sky Guardians, however, had one fatal weakness: since one carried a blade to slay moon aligned creatures and the other carried a sword to kill sun aligned monsters, they normally had to operate in tandem.
Alone or separated, they were vulnerable.
"You've already seen my blade, but take a look at it again more closely," Kelli continued and unsheathed her sword. She thrust it into the ground and beckoned Link to examine it.
"Yeah, it has a sun emblem on it. That means it's the sun sword, right?" Link easily guessed.
"Yes. It is, in fact, called the Sun Sword and is the blade of light," Kelli confirmed. "The goddess of the sun, Solaris, bestowed upon it the power to slay the moon aligned monsters."
Kelli turned around once more before continuing.
"And I, the blade's wielder, am the protector of light, the Guardian of the Sun."
"Then there must be a blade of darkness that can slay the sun aligned monsters, correct?"
"Exactly. It is the Sun Sword's counterpart, the Moon Sword. Both swords, as well as the shields that go with them, choose their wielders, much like the Master Sword does. Only the chosen ones can use them and once they are found, light and darkness come together to work as one and bind evil."
"I figured as much. It just goes to show, not all darkness is evil and not all light is good. Where does the bow come in?"
"The bow you found is also a weapon the Sky Guardians used. It's known as the Guardian's Bow. Since there are two Guardians, there are only two of these bows in existence."
"I see. Do you have the other one?"
"I do. I found it while I was away from Hyrule. Unlike the swords and shields, anyone can use a Guardian's Bow, if they're strong enough. However, only the Sky Guardians can unlock their full power. And it seems you have done so, Link. Ever since I first learned of my destiny and the legend, I have been looking for the one destined to be the protector of darkness, the Guardian of the Moon. That hero is you."
"Whoa, hold on… I still don't understand a few things. Why can't the Master Sword do the job? It is the Blade of Evil's Bane, after all. And why couldn't you tell me this before? I'd have been less confused about what's going on."
Kelli's gaze strayed to the ground once more.
"I know, and I apologize for deceiving you. I just wasn't sure if you were the one I was looking for. And originally, the Master Sword was meant to slay these creatures as well. It was forged several hundred years after the Sun and Moon Swords. The gods and the seven Sages realized that the Sky Guardians were vulnerable because they could be separated and killed by monsters their weapons could do little to harm, especially if they were somehow unable to use their bows. It was then they agreed that one all-powerful evil-destroying blade was a better alternative. So then the Master Sword was born and both the Sun and Moon Swords were hidden away where they would be buried and forgotten for years to come."
"Oh. That would indeed explain things. But then, if we're Sky Guardians, then they must be returning. How do you explain that?"
"That goes back to when I left Hyrule. I found my sword and shield not long before then. They're the very reason I left Judo and the kingdom behind for seven years. I eventually came to another land much larger than Hyrule known as Mayia."
"Go on."
"It was in Mayia that I learned about the sword, the legend, and everything I know. I also learned that Mayia and Hyrule are close allies and a number of their stories and legends connect the two kingdoms in some way."
Kelli's story continued as she told of how she trained with the Mayian soldiers to become the warrior she was now and just as she was perfecting the advanced techniques she'd learned, the monsters now being seen in Hyrule appeared in great numbers on Mayian soil. This was the first time Kelli had ever seen these creatures and it became her ultimate test to save the land from whoever was behind the invasion. As she was told they would, her sword and shield proved to be very effective against the monsters of darkness despite their striking intelligence. Eventually, Kelli had fought her way up to their leader, a creature more powerful than anything she previously battled.
"He was a creature of darkness himself just like his army," she described. "And his name was…Notu…"
"I feel for you. I was rather stricken with Ganondorf myself," Link commented.
"I'd imagine so, but from what Zelda has told me of him, Notu is far more ruthless and deadly," Kelli assured. "I believe him to be the primary reason for the Sky Guardians' return. You see, in recent years, the monsters which the Sun and Moon Swords were meant to slay gradually grew stronger, smarter, and more agile. Where they were getting their power, nobody could figure out. It was then that people began searching for the swords in hopes two more heroes could take them up and defeat the creatures. While even the Master Sword would eventually become too weak destroy them, the power of the Sun and Moon Swords remains, no matter how powerful the monsters grow."
"I figured as much. But you're saying this Notu guy is responsible for making them stronger?"
"Partially. He seemed to have only strengthened his own kind instead of the creatures of light. However, as we both know, the creatures of light have recently become just as menacing as their dark counterparts."
"Indeed. But, who's enhancing the sun aligned creatures?"
"That, I don't know. I do know, however, that you need to find the Moon Sword, wherever it may be hidden. And then—"
"And then we take down whoever's behind all this trouble together!"
"That's right," Kelli agreed with a smile. "And I know we can do it."
"Yeah, now I know what Saria meant when she told me we had to work together," Link recalled. "Oh! And that reminds me. There's one more thing I need to show you."
With that, the hero then produced the Jewel of Forest, the sunlight bouncing off its shiny green surface. A faint gasp escaped Kelli's lips and her lower jaw again drooped earthward.
"I found this stone in the Death Forest too. Saria told me a little bit about it, but I bet you know more," Link continued.
"Ah, I was hoping you'd find one of the Elemental Jewels," Kelli commented, though she was unable to hide her amazement. "The Sky Guardians were also given the task of protecting them. The Jewels, like the Swords and Shields, only open their magic to those chosen to be Sky Guardians. And because of this, we must find all of them."
"That's what I just now figured. So, what's our next move?"
"Hmm…" Kelli contemplated, bringing a hand to her chin. "Oh, before I forget, there was a bit of a situation while you were gone. Whatever's going on up Death Mountain caused a rockslide to block the entrance, so we can't go there."
"That's just terrific…" Link fumed, glaring at no one in particular. "I was going to head up there afterwards to find out if Darunia and the Gorons were alright and to see about the next jewel. Well then, I guess all we can do is sniff around for any sign of your friend."
"Judo? Yeah, which reminds me, one of the guards told me something earlier that made me think he might be a warrior himself. If we can find him, surely he'll help us out. I already checked his house and it's completely closed up and lifeless, so there's no use going back there either. How about the graveyard?"
"Why there?"
Kelli explained that, while Link had been gone, someone had broken into Impa's house the previous night as well as the clue Dampe gave her. Link listened, but once again, he came away with more questions than answers. The devastation of Saria's house and this incident both suggested that this Notu was seeking something he believed that the Sages had. But, in both cases, nothing seemed to have been taken. If this had been the case, however, then what were they looking for? Each possibility Link came up with seemed to produce even more questions that he was unable to find answers to and decided only a thorough investigation would lead him and Kelli to the solution. Which, given the stronger and deadlier monsters roaming every which way, would be quite a challenge.
And then, there was still the heroine's determination to realize Link's potential as a Sky Guardian. If what Kelli had told him was true, then it was clear he was meant to be the Guardian of the Moon. But why would this be so if he was already the Hero of Time? Or was his previous title irrelevant now? The dark future, after all, was just that, a dark and tragic possible outcome of Ganondorf's rise to power, which Link had prevented from occurring. He did so by traveling to that future as the Hero of Time, where he vanquished Ganondorf, and then by returning to expose him in the past, preventing the Evil King's rise to power. Did the title, however, only coincide with that time period which he'd stopped from coming to pass? Was he technically no longer that hero now, but instead becoming a different one because he changed the future? Yeah, that makes sense, Link decided. Zelda sent me back to where I first met her, which was long before I pulled the Master Sword from its pedestal in the Temple of Time. But what of this new threat? What if…
"Kelli, hold on…" Link spoke up after a long moment of contemplation.
"What's the matter?" Kelli inquired.
"I just thought of something. That Notu character you defeated… Could he…have possibly returned?"
"To be honest, I'm not sure. I thought he was gone forever when I stopped him in Mayia, but now that the monsters of darkness have returned alongside their counterparts, I don't know what to think."
"Hmm…"
"But I do know this. If Notu is indeed hiding in that dark castle and watching the land collapse, then we'll be in for the fight of our lives when we reach him."
"I can imagine so. We'll have to make sure we're prepared."
"Indeed."
As they began their investigation of Kakariko's graveyard, Link inquired about the young man named Judo, curious as to the part he had to play and whether or not Kelli had any real clues as to his whereabouts. Although Kelli could not give much on appearance since she had not seen her friend in several years, she could remember his character as with startling clarity. She described Judo as being a man of kindness, courage, and, above all, having a fun-loving nature. He was the biggest jokester in the entire village, and never failed to produce a smile on Kelli's face whenever she was down. There very rarely was a joke he told her that wasn't even the least bit humorous to her.
"He was a little klutzy at times, but Judo was by far the funniest boy I ever met," Kelli went on, a sad smile teasing at the corners of her mouth. "There was one joke of his in particular that made me laugh really hard. I remember it perfectly too. What did the cucco say when he caught a cold?"
"Tell me."
"Cock-a-doodle-CHOO!"
"Haha! That is pretty funny!" Link complimented with a deep chuckle. "Judo was really good at this, wasn't he?"
"He sure was. My favorite is definitely that knock knock joke he used his own name in, though. He made it up especially for me and I will never forget it."
"How did that one go?"
"You'll see. Knock knock!"
"Who's there?"
"Judo."
"Judo who?"
"Judo know how awesome you are."
"Hehe, clever! He really does sound like a great guy. I'd like to meet him sometime; I just hope I do before the enemy does, if they haven't already."
"Yeah, that's what worries me the most…"
Before Link could speak further, his attention was drawn to an unfamiliar sight near the northwestern edge of the graveyard.
"Hey, look up there! On top of that small cliff," he directed, pointing to a small rise with a fence running the length of its south edge. Kelli quickly turned to where Link was pointing and spotted what appeared to be the entrance of a cave.
"Strange… There's never been a cave up there," she commented, raising one eyebrow.
"Yeah, I say we check it out."
Before responding, Kelli allowed her irises to take on their golden glow and her hair to slightly stand on end once more. It wasn't long before a worried gasp escaped her lips and her eyes and hair to return to normal.
"Oh no… Link, it's a good thing you spotted this. Monsters are hiding in there!"
