ranma hibiki : I remember her. But I'm going to make Josie totally forget about her, until its time when they need it(Shadow Temple) and she'll get all pissed. Lol Thanks!
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lil-dragon-blue(again) : Usually I don't do cliffies,(pity for the reviewers) but this time, I was a little cruel. Don't worry! Next chapter is here!
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kitana5055 : Okay, at the beginning I thought Link was at the age of seven, but I was wrong. Josie and Link were at the age of 10 in the start. Now both of them are 17. Thanks!
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"Josie..."
Mmmm-mmmmm
"Josie..."
Sleeeeeeeeeeeeepy
"Wake up Josie, the fire master."
Nooooooooooo.
"Josie. Wake up."
No.
"Wake up!"
NOOOO!
"Oh for the love of Nayru..."
A sudden bright light was shone in my eyes. I groaned and squinched my eyes. The light disappeared and I opened my eyes to see some old dude.
"Who do you think you are, waking me up?" I asked angrily. Then I noticed how different my voice was. It sounded older...Then I noticed where I was.
"Dude, I am so not in my bed." I told myself, gazing around a blue room. I was standing on a block of fire, that was licking at my legs. No pain, whatsoever, came to me. The rest beside it was pure water next to a triangle where a blue wall blocked my view. But the part I could see was 6 enblems all circled around me. I gazed at the fire.
"Duuuude...thats different." Do I always sound this drunk, when I awake?
The olde man in front of me stared. "Do you not remember?"
I blinked, then the memories hit me with a full force. "Holy shit! Dude! I thought I was dead and-...where's Link?" I asked. He nodded to the wall beside me.
"Oh my God, he's a wall!"
"No, he's behind it. All grown up, as you are."
"Huh?"
"Look at yourself in the water." I licked my lips, nervously and leaned over and gaped. I HAD grown up. My hair(t0 my utter dismay) had grown longer. NO! It now brushing against my ass, my bangs(which were slightly shorter than my hair a long time ago) were grown out. I had grown alot taller, my freckles had disappeared. I looked a little to skinny, but looked stronger than before. I no longer had slightly chubby cheeks but strong cheek bones(my face, you pervs!). My eyes had a fiery tinge to it, and looked almost catlike. The green dressed was gone and now I was wearing a black dress, at the bottom it showed a fire surrounding the end.
I had grown up.
"Whoa. Seven damn years? I'm just now remembering the game. Hey...that means I can drink alcohol!" I cheered, standing up.
He shook his head. "No, you are only 17."
"Damn. Can I see Link?"
The old dude, who I remembered as Rauru, smiled and nodded. The wall disappeared and I was left gaping at my new best friend.
In the game, he looked pretty cute. But in real life...oh...my...God...I think I saw him on a male calender once. He was standing up, and appeared to be sleeping. He had finally grown taller and was now a couple of inches taller than me. He wasn't skinny but certainly not fat. I even thought I could see some strong muscles peeking out. His clothing had changed to fit him, which was suiting to him. He no longer had his childish face but a strong thin face. His golden locks were longer and straighter, as long to his ears. Hell, he even had a earring! I couldn't see his eyes, but right here I could tell they were a deep sky blue.
I gaped. "DAMN!" I cussed, loudly. Rauru gave a deep chuckle. "I am going to wake him, now."
"Yeah, you do that." I said, focusing my attention on him. He closed his eyes and seemed to release a spell on Link. Link's eyes fluttered for a second and he twitched his hand.
"Link...Wake up...Link, the chosen one..."
"Dude, you seriously need to find different ways to wake up people." I informed him, with a frown. Link opened his eyes, looking above him, then to the side, until his gaze landed on Rauru. He didn't even SEE me!
Rauru nodded in greeting to him. Link frowned. "Where am I? Who are you?" Even his voice sounded deeper and older!
"I am Rauru, one of the ancient sages..."
"Right, and where am I?" Link asked, again. Oh this was to funny! Link was acting like me! I grinned.
"Let me finish. Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the Temple of Light...The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against Ganondorf's evil forces. The Master Sword--the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time and the candle that Josie lit--was the final key to the Sacred Realm. Link...Don't be alarmed...Look at yourself!"
Link raised a eyebrow and looked down at himself. He gave a startled yelp and jumped.
"What...?"
Navi, who was floating around his shoulder, exclaimed. "Look Link! You're big now! You've grown up!"
"I realize that, Navi. Where's Josie?"
I said loudly. "Over here, you moron."
Rauru waved his hand and Link looked at me and gaped. "Josie...you uh...you're...different."
"No shit, Sherlock. So are you."
We looked at each other, then Rauru cleared his throat. "The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch...the candles can only be lighted by the six sages. Only the ones worthy of the title 'Hero of Time' can pull it from the Pedastal of Time and control fire. However. you two were too young to be the ones. Therefore, both of your spirits were sealed here for seven years. And now that you are old enough, the time has come for you to awaken as the true ones! Do you understand?"
We both nodded.
"But, remember...though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace...Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm!"
"Bastard." I whispered, furiously.
"He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil. His evil power radiated from the temples of Hyrule, and in seven short years, it transformed Hyrule into a world of monsters."
Link gave a cry of dismay. I winced to myself. Rauru gave a sad sigh. "My power now has only little influence, even in this Sacred Realm...Namely, this Chamber of Sages. But there is still hope...the power of the Sages remains. When the power of all the Sages is awakened. The Sages' Seals will contain all the evil power in the void of the Realm. I Rauru, am one of the Sages...And...both of your powers to fight together with the Sages makes you the Hero of Time and Fire Master! The ones chosen! Keep my spirit with you...And, find the power of the Sages and add their might to your own!"
He raised his arms to the sky and a golden light appeared. It was the Light Medallion! It went into Link's arms. Link inhaled sharply at the rush of such an energy.
"Hey, what about me?"
Then I noticed the candle. "Hey, whats that for?" I asked. It was a light yellow colored. Rauru conjured a small light fire in his hands and lit the candle. I felt the same rush of energy.
"I get it...as Link gets the medallions. Whenever a Sage lights one of those candles, I get the same power!" Rauru nodded.
We both began to disappear. As the blue light began to take us, I heard Rauru's voice. "Find the other Sages and save Hyrule!"
I felt my feet hit hard ground and stumbled slighty, Link held onto me as I regained my balance.
"Thanks." I said.
"No problem."
I looked around and saw that we were in the Temple of Time. "Dude, this is pretty (beeped) up right here."
Link stared at me for a moment, and opened his mouth to speak. But Navi interuppted him. "Link! Josie! We're back in the Temple of Time!"
"Nah, I thought this was the forest."
"But have seven years really passed?" She asked, giving me a glare. Even Link rolled his eyes at that. "Navi, I'm not trying to be mean or anything. But have you actually taken a good look at us? Do we look like we are 10 anymore?"
"No, but..."
"Then," I continued, with a snort, "yes, I do believe seven years have passed."
Navi humphed and said. "Well, to bad for you, you won't be able to use some of the weapons you found as a kid anymore...let's get out of here."
Link nodded, looking nervous. "And see how much the world has changed."
I winced and began walking I heard something behind us. Link heard it to, because he froze. His hand went to his sword and unsheathed it. He spun around, looking. I turned around, without even raising a weapon and said. "Hey Sheik."
Indeed it was. She(coughsorrycough) He was standing there with his weird outfit with the hood on, covering most of his face. His eyes and peeks of blonde could be seen though.
He looked at the both of us. "Hey, can I call you Kenny?" I asked
Link looked at me, startled. "You know this person?"
"Sorta." I answered. "You remember how I always used to remember where to go, seven years ago, right? Well its sorta like that."
"Ah."
Sheik looked at me, then back at Link. "I've been waiting for you two, heroes."
I muttered to Link. "Now he's going to talk in rhymes and riddles."
Indeed he was. "When evil rules all, an awakening voice from the Sacred Realm will call those destined to be Sages, who dwell in the five temples."
"Told you."
Link smiled, his hand unclenching around the sword. "And where are the five temples located?"
Sheik stared at him, with a weird look. "One in a deep forest...one on a high mountain...one under a vast lake...one within the house of the dead...one inside a goddess of the sand."
"Damn." Link cursed. I stared at awe. "Oh my God! You actually cussed!"
"Umm...I did?"
"Yes! You said damn! Damn! During that short period of time I was with you, I have taught you well! I am so proud!' Aww...was that tears in my eyes? Sheik rolled his eyes, but I could see amusement in them.
"Anyway, together with the Hero of Time and Fire Master, the awakened ones will bind the evil and return the light of peace to the world...This is the legend of the temples passed down by my people, the Sheikah. I am Sheik. Surviver of the Sheikahs."
I coughed roughly at that. "Yeah...uh SHEIK. Umm isn't your name a little original?"
Sheik shrugged. "Hey, I didn't name myself."
"Suure."
Now Link was very confused. "What are talking about?"
"You'll see soon, Linky boy."
Sheik sighed and looked at us both with a look in his eyes. "As I see you two standing there, Link holding the mythical Master Sword and Josie in her fiery clothes, you two really do look like the legendaries Heroes."
"Fiery clothes?" I asked, looking down at myself. "Cool...Now I can be classified as the greatest pyromanic alive!" I cackled.
Link laughed slightly, and I could tell Sheik was grinning. "Okay, continuing on. If you both believe the legend, you have no choice. You must look for the five temples and awaken the five sages."
"Right, it is going to be like the last three we did...isn't it?" Link asked, looking at me. I gave a nervous laughed.
Link looked worried. "Right?"
"Well,...not exactly. Well its similiar...besides more monsters, bigger bosses, longer dungeons, and complicated puzzles. Then...they're about the same." I grinned brightly. Link groaned and bowed his head.
"Don't worry, Link. As long as you have faith in yourself and your friends," Sheik glanced at me, "I'm sure you'll get through it."
"Aww, how sweet. Do you know how many times, I hear that from my counselors at school? Everyday. But it was sweet, though." I commented, ruining the sweet moment. Link shot me a look, but smiled at Sheik.
"The first Sage is waiting for the time of awakening in the Forest Temple. The Sage is a girl I am sure you know..."
Link thought for a second, trying to imagine someone he'll know there. What a blondie.
"Because of the evil power in the temple, she cannot hear the awakening call from the Sacred Realm..." He trailed off, and looked at us both. "Unfortunately, equipped as you both currently are, you cannot even enter the temple...But, if you believe that I'm saying, you should head to Kakariko Village...Do you both understand?"
Link nodded. I shrugged, "Just go to some temples, and find some dudes and dudettes, to summarize it."
"That's pretty much it." Sheik laughed.
"Whatever." I grinned, "Come on, Link, we got some work to do."
I turned and walked away, Link by my side. As we walked through the large Temple of Time. Link noticed how dark it was.
"Josie..."
"Hmmm?"
"Usually there would be light streaming in from outside, it was day when we got here."
Navi nodded. "I noticed that to."
I paused and looked at Link. "Link...alot has changed in seven long years. I don't think you'll like what you'll see." I said, with a sad smile.
Link looked at me, biting his lip. "It's not going to be that horrible...is it?"
I didn't answer, my silence answered his question. When I reached the door, I looked at Link. "You ready to see, Link?"
"I...guess." He finished, lamely. I smiled and opened the door. A rough wind struck me, blowing dirt on my dress. I ignored and looked around, staring sadly around me.
Even though it was daytime, the sun was nowhere in sight. The land was dark and dead. No sign of life anywhere. There was a blazing, distant light from behind us. I turned my head slighty, and saw Death Mountain alight with fire. I remembered what Kaepora said about it being in a bad condition. Damn it. It was alot worse than the game. The only sound I could hear was the wind blowing against the dead plants.
I looked at Link. His expression was of horror. He gazed around, his mouth gaping like a fish.
"This...this, is what has happend in seven years?" He asked me. I nodded. "Yup, all Ganondorf's doing."
Link's expression suddenly turned to anger. "The bastard! How could he do this?"
"He has power." I answered.
Link panted, then gasped. "Princess Zelda!" Then began running.
"Link! Stop, Link! Wait...Goddamit, wait for me!" I ran after him, entering the market. I didn't have to go far, Link was frozen at the entrance of the market. Gazing around the death-filled place with the saddest look.
"What about the peoplewho lived here? Are they safe?" He asked me.
I nodded, "They are. They are in Kakariko village. Well most of them, I think." I answered. Link said something to me, but I wasn't able to hear it because a sudden scream filled my ears. I had gave a small glance behind him and had met the deadly gaze of a redead. I began trembling and shaking, but thanked the gods it didn't make any sign of moving toward me.
"...Josie? What is it?"
"If you had paid more attention to your surroundings, you may have aquired the info that we are not alone." I hissed, looking everywhere but at the Redeads.
Link turned his head and squinted, then immediately turned back to me, breathing heavy. "Oh."
I bit back a chuckle. Even after seven long years of sleeping, Link still had the maturity of a 10-year old. I guess I was just the same, so I had no right to say anything.
Link's gaze went to the dark castle above the hill. "Zelda!" He whispered. Like lightning, he got out his Ocarina and played the Sun's Song, freezing the Redeads, then ran up the hill.
"Link!" I called after him! "Damn it, Link." Then I thought about what he just did. "Wow, he really is becoming quicker and smarter." I smirked, "Now I, hopefully, don't have to explain everything to him."
Shrugging, I ran after him and the smirk fell from my lips when I turned a corner and saw Link staring at the new castle in horror. Link had fallen to his knees, like a fallen hero.
I erased that thought from my mind, not wanting ot imagine that. The beautiful gray castle had changed. Alot.
It was black and was suspended on a floating island above a large pit of lava. I took a step forward and heard a crunch beneath my feet. Grimacing, I looked down a saw a skeleton of some kind of animal. I didn't want to know how it died.
I walked behind Link and set a gloved hand on his shoulder, "Link?" I asked, gently. "Are you okay?"
He coughed and rubbed at his face, "Fine." His voice was thick with tears that were welling up in his eyes. He probably didn't want to break down in front of me.
"Just...fine. Come on. Sheik said to go to Kakariko village." He stood up and looked at me, "Unless we have to stop somewhere else?"
I smirked sadly, "You know me to well. Yeah, we have one place we should stop by first."
"Where?"
"Lon Lon Ranch."