Legend of Zelda: Heroes of Hyrule.
Chapter 3: It's Dangerous to Go Alone.
Link's little group travelled for 2 hours that night before they found the cave.
The melody was able to guide them through the forest.
When they approached the cave, a voice was heard.
"Only the Hero may enter. His companions must wait outside please."
Malon, "Link…."
Link, "relax hon. It'll just be a minute."
Link entered the cave slowly, wandering until he came towards a curtain, blocking a light.
A light was behind it.
Link moves the curtain, and entered a small room.
Inside it was an old man sitting on an old carpet.
Link approached the man.
And the man spoke.
"Ah, I knew you'd appear eventually. You always have my boy."
Link asked the man, "are you the holder of the sword?"
"Yes. And I know who you are young man. Link. I am one of many who knows who you are. The Hero of Time!"
Link, "my father also told me this also. It's kind of overwhelming, and even a bit silly."
"Ah! Understandably so. Oh, it may seem silly now, but I guarantee, when you are on your journey, you'll have looked back on this moment with a good laugh."
Let's hope so, Link thought.
"Look here."
He fetched an old crystal ball out of his satchel and held it before Link.
Immediately, Link saw himself! But, it showed himself in a variety of looks.
Onr had a dark green tunic.
One had large eyes.
One had a blue tunic.
It was him, but not.
"You've had many adventures in previous lifetimes.
From being skyward bound, adrift in time, or steeped within the glowing embers of twilight."
Link could hardly believe his eyes.
"Ah, I know. This is a lot to take in, and it WILL come to you as normal at some point."
Link, "I hope that's soon!"
"But for now, I have something for you."
The man turned around and opened a large chest.
"Where is- I know it's in here- AH HA!"
The old man turned around holding something wrapped in an old brown rag.
"It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This."
The man pulled out a large sword with a dark purple hilt, and handed it into Links outstretched hands.
"The Master Sword. A weapon of great power and defense. I am one of many in my family to give you this sword across time."
Link looked at the man, "Your family?"
"Yes! My family has given you this sword many a time when the hour draws near."
Link asked, "will this keep me safe?"
The old man grew sad as he spoke again.
"No my lad. There is no safety in a sword. All a sword may bring is death to those who attack you. It is a curse to one who wields it. And I can only hope that you can forgive me for this, and for what your destiny asks of you."
Link pondered the man's words in his head.
This is a dangerous quest, I'm sure. But I must take it. I MUST save Zelda. And my sister.
"With all due respect old man, I'm not fighter. I train a little, but I'm more suited more as a farmer. Why am I the hero of time? And if I am, why don't I remember my past?
The old man spoke again, "ah. You know of the reincarnation cycle you, Lord Ganondorf and Princess Zelda go through then?"
"I've heard of it, yes. Legends of the cycle have been told countless times."
"Well, Ganondorf, or Ganon, remembers every time the cycle has happened. The Princess only remembers certain details. Where as you only sometimes remember what has happened. I don't know why, but maybe it's part of the curse."
That would explain it, Link thought.
"But I have a fiance, my horse, and my wolf to look after!"
The old man spoke with a chuckle, "well then by all means! Take them with you! They could be of some help on your quest! In fact, I've seen visions of this new quest you must go on."
That relieved Link.
But it also worried him.
Having the love of his life, his wolf companion, and his horse go on a dangerous quest with him.
It was a lot to take in.
But then his thoughts came back to what the man said.
Link, "really? Can you tell me?"
"Yes."
The man closed his eyes, and held up his fingers to his temples.
"I see…. A Goron in the mountains, as strong as 10 moblins. A zora scarred from battle, wanting to avenge those they've lost. A Gerudo thief, looking for adventure. A lost soul playing music, wanting to become a part of something. And a small creature, with a pondered spirit guiding her to help. These are the people who you and your friends will meet along your quest."
He made a mental note, I'll need to look out for these people.
Link, "One final question. What do I do next?"
The old man spoke once more, "Go to the forest where the Kokiri live. There, you shall meet the Great Deku Tree. He is reborn in the same spot whenever he perishes, and a seed takes form. He shall give you all the help you need for. Good luck young Link. You will need it for your journey."
Link, "thank you."
"Just remember, it's dangerous to go alone."
Link, "heh, don't worry, I'm not alone."
Link thanked the man one last time and then left the cave
He exited the cave to see Malon petting Epona.
Heh, I'm glad I'm not alone.
He continued towards her.
Malon, "you're back! What did you learn?"
Link, "ya may wanna sit down."
Malon and Link walked off a little from the cave, and then proceeded to sit down.
Malon, "so, did you learn anything?"
"Yep. You wouldn't believe it! I've done it all Malon. I've traveled to the Twilight Realm, crossed many seas, flown in the sky, shrunken down to the size of the Minish, faced a moon, traveled through time, and even met the same people over centuries!"
Malon, "woah. That's a lot! But, did he say where to go next?"
Link, "yeah. He said to travel to the forest of the Kokiri. There, we're supposed to meet The Great Deku Tree. He's supposed to lead us in the right direction to meet some people."
Malon, "huh, so we need more help for this journey?"
Link, "apparently. But, let's turn in for the night, ok?"
Malon, "right, we've got a big day!"
The two set out a blanket across the grass, and laid down beside one another.
Flynn set himself down at their feet, while Epona had turned in a few minutes ago.
And as they fell asleep, they spoke a single phrase to each other at the same time.
"I love you."
The two fell asleep, awaiting the morning of their big journey.