Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Heroes

Chapter 13: Big News

The Hyrule Heroes, fresh from their first victory, entered the nearby town. It took them awhile to get there, but they were simply happy to find somewhere to relax.

They were all exhausted, and simply wanted to get some rest.

They spent about five minutes looking around. Malon ran off for three minutes out of that five, claiming she needed to look for a restroom.

(More on that later).

They were lucky enough to find a local inn to stay in. Next to it was a stable to keep Epona in for the night. After paying for her to be kept in there, the group proceeded to enter the inn.

Link approached the man behind the counter.

The man was old and short. He had a very bushy mustache and glasses with thick lenses. His hair was balding.

He spoke, "morning lad. What can I do for you and yer friends?"

Link, "um, we'd like two rooms?"

Jo-Ann, "three please."

Link, "er, I guess three rooms then. One for me and my fiance, one for the Goron, Zora and Stalfos, and one for the Gerudo."

The old man, "that'll be thirty rupees. Ten for each room."

Link grabbed his wallet and retrieved thirty rupees.

He passed them to the man. In return, he passed over three sets to keys, and three small signs that read 'Do Not Disturb.'

The old man, "the signs are in case you folks need your privacy."

Malon, "thank you mister!'

The old man, "no problem. You folks have a good night!"

Shin, "thanks old person!"

The heroes made their way up the inns stairs, and proceeded to find their rooms.

They were near one another, so before anyone entered, Link spoke.

Link, "alright. Everyone get some rest. We'll get something to eat later, alright?"

Chuko, "that seems like a good idea."

Skull, "you guys do whatever. I can't really eat."

Jo-Ann, "as long as there's some whiskey to go with it!"

Shin, "I'm starvin'! An' tired! So sleep and food sounds good!"

Malon and Link entered their room first, with Navi flying onto Flynn's head. She wanted to keep him company out in the hall.

Shin and Skull barreled into their room, eager for sleep.

As Chuko went to join them, Jo-Ann grabbed a hold of his arm.

He looked at her, but then noticed her blushing.

He asked, "are you alright? Do you need something?"

Jo-Ann, "I was wondering if you'd…. Like to spend the night with me?"

Chuko was surprised.

Chuko, "y-you want to spend the night in the same room? Why with me?"

Jo-Ann, "well, I thought you looked kinda cute. I know that's weird of me to say, but I'm a very unusual Gerudo."

Chuko, "w-well, I suppose we could…. O-only if you want to though!"

Jo-Ann started leading him towards her room.

Jo-Ann, "I'd love to."

The last thing anyone heard was the door slam, and a loud thump within the room.

Meanwhile, back in Link and Malons room.

Malon had gone into the bathroom after she and Link entered the room.

Link sat in the bed, changing into his pajamas while Malon did so in the bathroom.

She yelled from within, "Link! I'm going to take a quick bath!"

Link, "alright Malon. Just don't take too long. I need one as well."

Malon, "alright!"

Malon heated up the bath water in the tub, thinking to herself.

What do I tell him!? I went to the doctor, and he gave me an answer. Now I have no idea what I'm gonna do! How will Link react to this!? Okay, calm down Malon. You're getting worked up again. Just take a deep breath, and enjoy your bath.

Malon did so. She took a deep breath, and counted to ten in order to clear her mind. It helped, but the feelings still lingered. Malon climbed into the bath, enjoying the warm water on her skin.

She needed about five minutes to relax before she confronted Link with what she had found out at the doctors office.

Link waited patiently for his fiance to finish her bath. As she bathed, he was left with his thoughts.

What an adventure, huh? I've met so many new people! And those Moblins! Phew, I can't believe we took them all on! Now, all we have to do is work out a plan to face Ganon, and free Aryll 'N' Zelda. But how….

Malon exited the bathroom in her nightgown. Her bath finished, and her long hair dried off. Link looked at her like she was a Goddess. He didn't know how he got so lucky.

Malon, "Link, there's uh, something I've gotta tell you…."

Link, "what is it? You stub your toe?"

Malon, "no. Something more serious."

Malon sat down next to Link.

Link, "are you okay? You seem tense. Did the bath not work?"

Malon, "no, it worked. But only a little bit."

Link put his hands on Malon's shoulders.

Link, "Malon, whatever it is, you can tell me. Alright?"

Malon took a deep breath.

Malon, "Link, I'm…. I'm…."

Link, "you're what?"

Malon, "p-p-p…."

Link, "parasite? Pepperoni? Perpendicular?"

Malon, "no Link! I'm…. I'm pregnant!"

Link didn't know how to register it at first, what Malon said. The news shed given her fiance danced through his mind.

And finally, after ten seconds, that felt like hours, did he respond.

Link, "I'm…. I'm gonna be a…. Dad?"

Malon nodded, worried of what his reaction was gonna be.

She felt all of the fear melt away though, as she was picked up into the air by a now laughing Link.

Link, "I'm gonna be a father! Hahahahaha!"

Malon began laughing as well, taking Links laughing as a good sign.

Soon the two fell on the bed, holding each other in laughs that soon turned into happy sobs.

Malon, "I-I was so afraid if how you'd react!"

Link, "what? Why?"

Malon, "it's not easy. Telling someone that you're carrying their child."

Link, "after fighting hundreds of Moblins, THAT'S what worries you?"

Malon, "don't make fun of me! It's your fault I'm pregnant!"

Link, "it ain't all my fault! You and me have been going at it for months now. Can ya name one place at the ranch where we DIDN'T do it?"

Both if them began laughing again at their little conversation. Their laughs were loud enough to block out the thumping noises from Chuko and Jo-Anns room.

Speaking of which!

Outside if the room, Flynn sat with Navi on his head.

She commented on the noise that surrounded them.

Navi, "great. We've got one room filled with laughing and crying, and one room filled with moaning and thumping! I can only imagine how Skull and Shin feel! They're right next to the latter!

Flynn whined, (yeah, I'm surprised both rooms don't have moaning coming from them.)

Navi could understand Flynn, due to her being a fairy.

Navi, "yeah. Let's just hope the noise doesn't last long!"

Flynn, (yeah, well….)

Flynn began sniffing the air.

Navi, "what is it Flynn?"

Flynn, (I smell someone. Outside if the Inn.)

Navi, "who?"

Flynn, (I dunno. But they smell, odd.)

Flynn and Navi proceeded to walk down the hall, following the new scent Flynn had picked up. It lead them down the stairs, and into the main room.

The old man was asleep in his chair, a candle providing light for the room.

That's when Flynn saw the person they'd caught the scent of.

She stood at the height of a child, with a red cloak and hat, and eyes that were red and purple.

She looked down at the wolf, and smiled softly.

Erma, "so, I'm guessing your Links wolf?"

Navi, "h-how'd you know that?"

Erma, "lucky guess really. Now tell me, who are you little one?"

Navi, "I-I am Navi. A fairy of Kokiri Forest."

Erma, "ah! I heard that the Hero went there!"

Navi, "w-why are you here? And what do you w-want with Link?"

Erma, "well, I'm here to help!"

Navi, "with what?"

Erma, "well, I've come with some information that I believe you and your friends are looking for…."

Flynn, (huh? What information is that?)

Erma, "just where Ganon-Dork is keeping the Princess and Aryll."

Navi, "first, what!? Second, you speak wolf?"

Erma, "first, yes, I've found the Princess and Link's sister. Second, yes, I speak wolf. With my magical abilities, speaking with animals is like second nature."

Navi, "how'd you find them?"

Erma, "Ganon summoned me. But after I learned of him betraying my mother, I decided to help you guys rescue Zelda and Aryll."

Flynn, (we've gotta tell the others!)

Navi, "but everyone's either sleeping, or doing the sorry deed with one another."

Erma, "ew, and hot. I suggest we wait 'till morning to speak with the others."

Flynn, (seems like a good idea. I'm getting tired.)

Navi, "wait! How do we know we can trust you!?"

Erma pulled out a much from her bag, dug into it. Out she pulled a small pile of dust. She knew into it, and it suddenly turned into a ball of light.

Erma, "show me Princess Zelda, and the girl known as Aryll!"

The light glimmered, but then proceeded to show an image of Zelda and Aryll, asleep in a cage.

Flynn, (Aryll! And the Princess!)

Erma, "Ganon-Dork moved their cell into his throne room for amusement. I was able to speak with them, and gain their trust. Ganon-Dork and his cronies aren't the wiser."

Navi, "well…. That seems like a good reason to trust you…. But I'm not letting my guard down!"

Erma, "understandable. I did just pop right the Hell outta nowhere."

Flynn, (not to break up the chatter, but can we all head to bed now?)

Erma, "certainly my fine canine! Imma sleep on the roof of the inn!"

Navi, "no bed?"

Erma, "nah, floating is way more comfortable for me. You guys just sleep outside of the others rooms."

Flynn, (will do.)

Erma poofed out of thin air, leaving Flynn to mosey up the stairs with Navi.

Navi, "Flynn? Do you think we can trust her?"

Flynn, (I can sense evil in people Navi. She has done some bad things, but her change of heart is true.)

Navi, "whatever you say. Now let's get some shut eye, sound great!?"

Flynn, (perfect.)

Both of them fell asleep in a matter of seconds. At that moment, they were lucky, as the thumping from the two rooms had silenced.

Everyone was asleep. Including the little witch floating above the inn….

Big things in this chapter! Malon's pregnant, Erma has found the group, Flynn has people to talk to, and Jo-Ann did the deed with Chuko!

I don't know why I decided to make Jo-Ann and Chuko a couple. It just popped into my head! And no matter how many times I tried to tuck it away, It kept popping back up. Hopefully no-one found it weird. And if they do, thank you for your criticism. Everyone have a good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!