Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Heroes

by B.E.A.T.N

My first LOZ story. Link must go on a quest to save Princess Zelda and his sister Aryll from Lord Ganonorf. On his quest, he'll be accompanied by his wolf Flynn, his fiance Malon, his horse Epona, and will meet a goron, zora, gerudo, (my own characters), as well as Navi and Skull Kid. All of them will help Link on his journey. Has elements of Link x Malon. Rated T for language.

5. Death Mountain Merchant

Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Heroes

Chapter 5: Death Mountain Merchant

Link and his small group of heroes made their way to Death Mountain over the course of many days.

And over this time, Link and Malon grew to know Skull and Navi.

Navi had a fiery temper, but that just covered her big heart.

Skull may have been a trouble maker, but he knew when to take things seriously.

They acted as another pillar of hope for Link on this journey.

Their small group grew closer and closer, just as they grew closer and closer towards Death Mountain.

Eventually, they finally reached the mountain.

It towered over them, like they were ants.

Link brought his party to a stop.

He and Malon looked up at the mountain.

Link, "Death Mountain. This is a dangerous place."

Malon, "well it is called Death Mountain."

Skull, "so, what now? Do you expect us to climb that thing?"

Link, "well, yeah."

Navi, "that seems kinda dangerous."

Malon, "most things are."

Skull, "ist don't tell me we're gonna bring the horse up it?"

Link, "no! It'd be impossible for her to make the climb. We're gonna have to go on foot, and keep Epona down here."

Navi, "but who's gonna watch her? I know Link needs to go up there, but I don't think I'd be able to scare off bandits."

Malon, "I suppose some of us could stay down here."

Skull, "I wanna go up the mountain though! I bet I could prank a Goron or two!"

Link, "sigh, I'll go up with Skull and Navi. I'll leave Flynn with you Malon. You two are the most qualified to defend her."

Malon, "ok, but come back safely, alright!?"

Link, "I wouldn't come back any other way."

And so, Link got off Epona, and made his way up the mountain. Skull and Navi following behind him.

It was difficult to say the least.

Keese and many other creatures attacked the trio, but all of them met the end of Links blade.

They were half way up the mountain, when Navi decided to make conversation.

"So, Link, what's it like being the Hero of Time?"

Link thought for a minute, but then replied.

"It's frightening."

Skull, "I'd imagine, especially when there's so much at stake."

Link, "It's not that. I'm not worried about if I'll fail. I'm worried about who I'll fail."

Navi, "what do you mean?"

Link, "I've gotta do this for my dad, for Malon, for Flynn, and especially for my sister and the Princess."

Navi, "wow. So, how do you get through this?"

Link, "I remind myself that I have those there to help me. Flynn has always got an eye out for danger. Epona will weather through the toughest places. You two are fated to help me. And of course, Malon."

Skull, "ya mean the lady with the red hair?"

Navi, "why her?"

Link, "... I love her. Whenever I'm with her, I feel like I'm gonna fly to the moon!"

Skull, "I did that once. The moon's got a creepy face."

Link, "huh?"

Navi, "ignore him. So…. Do you have future plans with her?"

Link, "yes. I want to marry her, live with her and treat her like she's all that matters. And of course, I wouldn't mind if we had kids one day."

Skull, "bah! Kids will drag ya down! Just ask me! The Kokiri may not be real kids, but they drag ya around like real ones!"

Navi, "not to me. I love them. They have such kindred spirits. If I were a human, if love to have one!"

Link, "so do I. But first, we've gotta get through this journey of ours."

And as soon as Link finished his sentence, they were there.

The top of the mountain, and the home of the Gorons.

Many took notice of the young man, fairy and small creature entering the village, but they didn't consider them a threat.

Navi whispered to Link, "what now?"

Link, "I assume we need to find the leader of the village? That way we can find this Chuko."

Skull, "how long will that take?"

Link, "I don't know. It just depends on who the leader is."

Navi, "how about we ask one of the Gorons where we can find the leader."

Link, "good idea."

Link made his way over to the nearest Goron.

He was a short lanky one.

"Excuse me, can you tell us where we can find the leader of your village?"

The Goron spoke in a deep voice, "why yes travelers! Our leader is just this way."

The Goron lead the trio through the village to an old looking hut.

They entered to see an old Goron with large arms, a combed beard, and a determined look.

"May I introduce, Darunia, leader of the Gorons!"

Link bowed down in front of the Goron, forcing his hand to push down Skull, as Navi bowed on his shoulder.

"Rise travelers. What is it you seek?"

Link, "we are on a quest to save the land from the evil Lord Ganon. And to do that, we are looking for a Goron to help us."

"Well, do you have a name to ask for?"

Link, "er, yes. The name we were given was Chuko."

"Chuko? Are you sure?"

Skull, "why wouldn't we be?"

"Chuko is a merchant in our village. He's not really that much of a fighter."

Navi, "that was the name given to us to find. Can you take us to him?"

"Yes, I suppose. Gorri, take them to see Chuko."

The short Goron, Gorri, nodded at Darunia and lead the trio out of the hut, and to the village market.

They soon found themselves in front of a young Goron selling shells.

He spoke in a much higher voice than Darunia, "Gorri, What are you doing here?"

Gorri, "these travelers would like to speak with you."

With that said, he left, leaving Link, Skull and Navi to talk to Chuko.

Chuko, "so, what are you three doing up on Death Mountain?"

Skull, "pretty boy here is taking us on a quest, and we need your help."

Chuko, "my help? Why me?"

Navi, "we don't really know. All we do know is that you are one of several warriors who are destined to help us."

Chuko. "well, heh, what is your quest exactly?"

Link, "to save Hyrule."

The Goron froze in place. "WHAT!?"

Link, "that's our quest. I, Link, am supposed to save Hyrule from Lord Ganon, while also trying to rescue Princess Zelda, and my sister."

Chuko, "well how does that involve me?"

Navi, "Link is supposed to receive help from me, Skull, a Gerudo, a Zora, and a Goron. You're our Goron Chuko."

Chuko, "gulp, and if I don't help?"

Link, "do you really wanna take that chance? Or even skip the chance to help save Hyrule, instead of selling trinkets?"

The Goron thought long and hard on this.

He was worried about what could happen on this quest, but it also excited him to no end.

And soon, he finally spoke.

"I'll do it."

Link, Skull and Navi all smiled at the Goron as he rose to his feet.

"It's better than just selling shells!"

And with that, Link and his friends, now joined by Chuko, made their way down the mountain.

It took a while, but once they had reached the bottom, they were greeted by the smiling face of Malon and Flynn's wagging tail.

The team, with their new cohort now set off to Lake Hylia, off to find the Zora named Shin-Ju….