The Legend Of Zelda:The Whole Legend Chapter 3: Seventeen?, a legend of zelda fanfic

Hey Y'all! I got this chapter done JUST in time for Christmas... actually like, 3 hours short of Christmas Day. anyways. Here's the third chapter...I would have made it longer, but I couldn't think of what else to write, and I figured it was long enough. It's interesting...I'll give it that.. anyways. Read, and tell me what you think :)

Thankyou prayerrun for your review! you made my Christmas Eve very happy!!lol . I'll be sure to finish it just for you, since you were nice enough to review for me!

Oh.. Disclaimer. I don't own any of these characters.

Squirt Sapphire

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The Legend Of Zelda: The Whole Legend

Chapter 3

As the blue light surrounded me, I heard a deep laugh. As I tried to turn, I managed to see red hair and piercing eyes looking at me.

"NOO!!" I tried to yell. Suddenly a bright light glowed and I couldn't see anymore. I felt very light headed, and my eyes started to close.

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I yawned and stretched. My mind slowly started working. Where was I? What had I been doing before? Then I remembered. Zelda and Impa had been fleeing the castle. Ganondorf was following them. I came to the Temple of Time and pulled the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time. Which reminded me that I was holding something. I slowly opened my eyes, and in my hands I found the Master Sword. But something felt different. I wasn't sure what. I looked up and around me, and all I could see was that I was in a white, cloudy room. I turned around and saw an old man. I just stared at him, when he started to speak.

"I am Rauru, the Sage of the Temple of Light." He stopped as I looked around me again. Then I focused my attention back on him.

"Link. You are the Chosen One. The Hero of Time. You may still be too confused to understand this, but you may not have noticed your change in appearance." He said, and waited. I looked down at my hands. They had gauntlets on them. "How did I get those?" I wondered. Then I felt my face. It felt... different. I held my sword up and looked at my reflection. I no longer looked like 10 year old Link. I looked back at Rauru with a look of confusion. He went on to explain.

"Link, when you were 10 and pulled the master sword from the pedestal, you were too young and small to wear the mantle. Your spirit has been contained within the walls of this temple for 7 years until you could take the Master Sword and rid Hyrule of its evil. Link, you are no longer a little boy, but in fact a young man."

I blinked a couple times. I was starting to understand.

Then Rauru said," I built the Temple of Time to protect the entrance to the sacred realm. But the Doors were opened when you pulled the sword from the pedestal. While you were waiting 7 years, the Triforce was taken by Ganondorf, who is now the King of Evil. Link, I expect you to return the stolen Triforce, and to defeat Ganondorf."

I just stood there. Again I looked at my hands, and at my reflection. I had to admit, at least, that I looked pretty good for being stuck in a temple for 7 years. I looked back up at Rauru.

"Where do I start?" I asked.

"That I can not tell you. You must go now Link." Rauru said, as he held his hands up. They started to glow, dimly at first, then brightly. I could feel myself going weightless. A bright light went around me, and I couldn't see anything. I closed my eyes and shielded them with my hand from the light. I could slowly feel myself floating downwards, and then my feet touched a solid floor. As the light started to fade, I noticed the building around me. The Temple of Time. And it still looked the same as 7 years ago. I smiled as I remembered the last parts of my childhood.

Then I heard footsteps behind me. I felt the hair on the back of my neck go up. I slowly turned. I saw a young man standing there. He was wearing an outfit that seemed familiar. The design on it reminded me of something. It reminded me of Impa's outfit. I stood there, waiting. I had my hand ready, grasping onto the handle of the Sword.

"I've been waiting for you, Hero of Time", the mysterious person said. Then they continued, "Do not worry, I have been sent to help you along your quest, Hero. I am Sheik, one of the few left from the Sheikah tribe."

So that was why he looked similar to Impa. "Well if you are supposed to help me, then where do I go first? Because that could really be helpful right now. Actually if you could just go ahead and tell me how to beat Ganondorf, I'd be happy to, and then be on my way." I said sarcastically.

Sheik smirked. " Right now I can not help you that far ahead into your quest. I may direct you to visit the Graveyard. After that, I would return to the Forest Temple. If memory serves you, you will remember how to get there well."

The Forest Temple. That was wear I met Saria the day I left. "Yes, I remember." I wonder why I had to go to the graveyard though.

As if reading my mind, Sheik said," The graveyard trip is to not only visit an old friend, but to get a weapon, which will be the key in the Forest Temple. "Then he swiftly threw something on the ground, and a bright light shown. When I looked back to the spot, Sheik was no longer there. "I wonder how he did that?" I said out loud. I ran outside. It was dark and silent.

I walked into the Market, wondering what had happened. Then I saw them. They were horrible, skeleton creatures that moaned and creaked. As I quickly ran past one, it screamed and jumped at me. I barely dodged it in time. Then a bright object appeared from out of my hat.

"Navi, where have you been? And what are those things?" I asked.

Navi yawned, and then replied, "Well you were sleeping for 7 years, so I only had nothing better to do other than the same. And I was still asleep until something hit me. Oh. Those, Link, are Redeads. Don't get to close. They will latch onto you and suck the life right out of you."

"Well now, wouldn't that be a pleasant way to die" I muttered, sarcastically, making my way out of the market and over the drawbridge.

As we walked into Hyrule field, I noticed the drawbridge was broken in two, and I swiftly jumped over it. As we walked a little farther, the clouds hanging over the market started to disappear. The sky was light blue, and there was a fresh breeze in the air.

"Much nicer out here than in the Market, don't you think, Navi?" I said, taking in a deep breath of air. She was floating around, apparently enjoying the breeze and fresh air too. I walked a little farther, and remembered where I was supposed to go.

"Come on, Navi. We have to go to the Graveyard!"

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I slowly walked from the Graveyard and into Kakariko Village. I had managed to learn the Sun's Song, from the ghosts of the Sharp and Flat brothers. I had also visited Dampe's Ghost. After following him through a maze of tunnels, I finally was rewarded the Hookshot. I was amazed at the technology difference of seven years. Then I went through a secret door, and landed in the Windmill. I left the Windmill for Hyrule Field. On the way, I again decided to question Navi.

"Navi. Where am I going? The Forest Temple, right?" She simply nodded. I continued.

"Navi... wh-where do you think Zelda is?" I looked at her, really wanting to know where the Princess had gone. I hadn't seen her yet. What if she didn't make it? What if Ganondorf captured her... and...

"I am not sure where Zelda is, although I am sure she is fine." Navi replied. Then I heard her mutter something else, "Lover boy...needs to worry about other things...although I suppose it is his main reason to battle...Whatever works...Lover boy...as long as he doesn't get his head stuck in the clouds..." I just rolled my eyes, knowing still that Navi would never let me live that down. So I had liked the Princess. I was 10 years old, and she was the second girl my age that I saw that didn't have ANY green on her.

Finally we reached the outside of Kokiri Forest. All my thoughts of Zelda vanished as I remembered all of my old forest friends. I slowly walked through the passage, over the bridge, and through the second passage way. As soon as I stepped foot into Kokiri Forest, I knew there was danger. My theory was proven when I saw a Deku scrub. I quickly got rid of it, and looked around me. I talked to a few of my old friends, and none of them seemed to remember whom I was, although they remembered Link well. I decided not to tell them, because they would never believe me. I just asked where Saria was, and they gave me a puzzled look and said, "She is where she always is, sir." I told them thanks, and headed off for the Forest Meadow.

My memory served me well as Navi and I navigated through the paths. In the last clearing of the Lost Woods, I saw a young boy, with red-blonde hair and freckles. I walked up to him, but Mido wouldn't let me through. In my mind I remembered what I thought of him as a kid, and what I always wanted to do to him when he bullied me around. I laughed to myself as I thought of a better way to get by him. I put my hand on my hip to think, when I felt the Ocarina of Time. I held it up and smiled. I put it to my mouth, and thought back to the notes of Saria's Song. When I finished playing, he looked up to me, astonished. He just stood and looked at me. Suddenly, he started to speak.

"You...When I see you... I don't know...But I remember...him..." Mido said, as he moved back to let me through. I nodded in thanks and walked by.

As I walked through the passage, there was a clearing. I walked through it, and to the opening into the maze. As I slowly looked around the corner, I was about knocked down. I turned back to hide behind the wall. Then I ran for it. After a hint from Navi, I figured this would be a good idea to practice with the new hookshot...

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I walked into the Sacred Forest Meadow. I had expected to see Saria, sitting in her usual place, playing her usual song. Instead, Sheik was standing there, waiting for me. I walked up, confused.

"Where is Saria?" I demanded.

Sheik looked me straight in the eye. "Saria is trapped inside the Forest Temple. She cannot get out without your help, Hero."

I nodded. Sheik continued, "I will teach you another song. The Minuet of Forest. It will return you to this place, Link." Sheik pulled out his lyre, and started plucking notes. I followed with the Ocarina, and when we played the whole song together, Sheik again vanished in a bright light and a cracking sound.

While trying to figure out how to get into the temple, I wondered out loud.

"How does Sheik disappear like that? I could think of some times when I could have used that...And why does he play a lyre, anyway? I mean, it sounds nice and everything...but... well... I thought a lyre was usually played by girls..." This ended my thoughts as I realized how to get into the Forest Temple...

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I pulled my sword from a ghost's defeated body. As the body vanished, a blue light and a heart pendant appeared. I grabbed the heart, and jumped into the brilliant light. I was lifted, and when I opened my eyes, I was being lowered in front of the Temple. I knew something had happened to my green haired friend, and that she was in the Temple of Time. As we left the Sacred Forest Meadow for Kokiri Forest, I thought. I remembered the great times Saria and I had had when we were younger. All the tricks we had played on Mido. Suddenly I was growing tired, and wanted to go back to being a child. But I thought about my destiny, and how Hyrule was still depending on me. And how Zelda was depending on me.

"...If she's even still alive..." I mumbled. Navi gave me a look of sympathy.

As we quickly crossed the fields to the Temple of Time, I thought about Zelda. I wondered if she was still as beautiful as she used to be, and if she still had the same caring, independent way of life. I remembered her smile from the first day I met her in the Courtyard, and the fear in her blue eyes the night I pulled the sword. And now I just wished I could see her face again.

We finally made it to the Market, and I was careful to stay away from the ReDeads this time. I walked up to the Pedestal of Time, wondering how simple it was to turn back time, when a green light appeared. I turned to look, and saw Saria. She was smiling at me. I took a single step forward when she started talking.

"Link. I always knew you would be great one day. And do not worry about me. I am fine. I am now the Sage of the Forest Temple. I will be there to help watch over Kokiri Forest. You must continue you destiny, Link. I wish you luck. Goodbye, Hero. Link." She smiled and waved. I heard her song hum across the walls of the Temple, and then it all faded. I heard a step behind me, and turned.

"Sheik."

"Link. I know you want to return to your past. You may do so, as long as you return here. You must fulfill your destiny Link. Returning to your past is as easy as coming to the future. You simply replace the Master Sword into the pedestal."

I nodded. Finally I could return to a time before all of the trouble. But…I would have to come back. Oh well, I could return when I wanted to. I could return to this adventure, whenever I wanted…But it was now after the time when Ganondorf pursued Zelda, which meant that she would still be in danger no matter where I went… which started me on another train of thought, until Sheik interrupted.

"When you travel through Time, you will always want a simple way to make it safely. You already use so much energy and time in your quest. To return here, to the Temple of Time, you must play a simple song, The Prelude of Light. Listen."

Sheik pulled out his lyre and played a melody. I pulled out my Ocarina and followed along. As Sheik stopped, my Ocarina glowed with the memory of a new song. I held it out to look at. As I put it back into my pocket for safekeeping, I looked up at Sheik. His eyes somehow reminded me of someone, but I couldn't quite place it. As I remembered all of the people I had met, he again interrupted my thoughts.

"Link. Remember, you are the Hero of Time. Only you can defeat Ganondorf, and free Hyrule from this time of disaster." Sheik nodded, then threw something at the ground. In a flash, he was gone.

I rolled my eyes. "Showoff…" I grumbled. As I turned to the pedestal, ready to return the sword, Navi stopped me.

"Wait! Link, before you go back to the past, I have a feeling that one of our old friends may need help. They are in trouble, I can feel it! We must hurry!" Navi sounded worried, but I wasn't sure whether to believe her or not. I figured, better safe than sorry, and stopped to listen to her.

"Navi, who needs my help, besides all of Hyrule? Can't I go back to the past to rest a while?" I asked her with a tired voice. She shook her head no.

"Link, we both know that…but something is wrong. Now. And you know very well that even in the past, things are not right. You would worry just as much there as you do now!" She replied, in a matter-of-fact voice.

I rolled my eyes and sighed. I knew she was right. And I was…I wasn't wrong…but…I wasn't right either. So I leaned on my leg and crossed my arms, and blew the hair out of my face.

"Who is in trouble now, Navi?" I asked, a little bit annoyed and tired.

"Glad you've come to your senses. Now, I think the Gorons are in trouble. In case you haven't noticed, Death Mountain has had a big cloud above it… That can't be good. Right?"

"I don't know Navi, you are the one who is supposed to know everything! Well come on, let's go!" I said, and ran out the door towards Death Mountain.

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On the way to Death Mountain Crater

It was a long walk all the way to Death Mountain. Across the field, up a ton of stairs, then up the mountain trail. I had a lot of time to think between then.

I couldn't forget about Zelda. The last time I had seen her was 7 years ago. Before I drew the Master Sword from the Pedestal of Time. I wondered what had happened to her… If she even still remembered me…Why would the beautiful Princess of Hyrule care about an apparently orphaned Hylian boy who came from a forgotten forest? I really wanted to find her. I wanted to look into her shining, sapphire eyes, and to hold her small hand… and…. I really missed her. I wanted to see her smile and hear her laugh… I just wanted to see Zelda again…

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In Goron City

"Uh, Navi? Where is everyone?" I asked as I looked around in confusion. There was no sign of life in Goron City…and it was usually a very lively place…so where was everyone?

"Look Link! There is someone!

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Zelda's POV

I looked out the window of the lonely Kakariko house. I was tired of learning magical spells, and learning the powers of the Triforce. I was tired of having to turn into an alternate form of Sheik, whenever I had to go somewhere. And I was tired of waiting for the Hero of Time to come from the Temple of Time.

I wondered if he still remembered me. And I wondered what he looked like? I'd bet he still had those deep, cerulean blue eyes, though. His golden blonde hair. The deep green tunic. I knew he still had the heart and courage that he showed the day in the Courtyard, when he accepted his destiny. I wondered when Link would come? I had nothing to do, so I decided to again pull out my diary. I already had so much to think about.

"Dear Diary,

I cannot help thinking of Link. I think of him everyday. I want to know that he is okay. Does he still remember me? I wonder, what is it like in the sacred realm. Link probably didn't know what was going on. I told him to pull the sword, but I forgot to mention that you have to be big and old enough to wield it. But then, I didn't even find out until after he pulled it. I thought he would just be able to pull it out and defeat Ganondorf. I suppose not though.

Back to Link. Will he remember me when he returns with the sword? Probably not. He has a lot of things on his mind. And I am definitely not the most important one. Hyrule is more important than me. At least it is in my mind. I will probably be the last thing he thinks of. But poor Link. He will not be able to actually see me, Zelda, for so long. I must be Sheik, or else I will be captured. It would be such a risk to show anyone that I am Zelda.

I am lucky I have received the Triforce of Wisdom, although it was tough when I received it. I had been unable to control it for some time, and had to lay in bed everyday. But now I have almost complete control, and now it has given me the ability to change into my alter ego, Sheik. I had learned from Impa that Link would probably get the Triforce of Courage. And I agreed that it would fit him. Link was polite, quiet, determined, and definitely courageous. Not to mention cute. Sorry, I must mentally slap myself. I shouldn't be thinking like that, in this time.

Well, I hear Impa in the kitchen. Maybe lunch is ready?

Sincerely,

Princess Zelda of Hyrule."

I slowly closed my diary, happy with my newest entry. As I put it under my pillow, I noticed something glowing on my hand. I pulled it up to notice it was my Triforce. I slowly got off the bed and ran into the kitchen, almost hitting Impa.

"Impa! My hand...My Triforce...it's glowing! Why?" I hurriedly said. I wasn't sure what was going on, but I knew if another Triforce holder were near, it would glow. And Ganondorf had another Triforce. I looked at Impa with worried eyes. She simply smiled.

"Relax Zelda. This is not the glow of the nearby holder, not exactly. Not the one you are thinking of." She smiled and looked at me. I took a second to convince myself that she was talking about Link.

"You mean...Link is here?" I asked, my heart beating rapidly. I could finally see Link again? I waited for Impa to reply.

"Yes. It has been 7 years, and the Hero of Time is here. Go to your job, Zelda. I mean... Sheik." She again smiled as I turned into Sheik. She had taught me all I had known. I pulled out my lyre and played a song. A light flashed, and suddenly my surroundings were changed to that of the Temple of Time. I looked past the doors to the pedestal, hoping I wasn't late.

I sighed with relief when I saw that the Triforce on the pedestal was still only glowing. I smiled as I remembered Link from 7 years ago. I was happy that I could finally see the Hero of Time. I was sure he would be as determined as always. And cute.

I shook my head to get rid of following thoughts as I saw the Pedestal glow brightly, but with a blue light. I took a few steps forward, slowly and quietly going up the steps and past the Doors. I started backing to the wall, into the shadows, when the blue light around the pedestal grew.

I saw a blur dropping from the ceiling, and it slowly turned into a green form. I saw a bright ball circling the green body as it slowly floated down. I smiled as I saw the familiar blonde hair and green cap. As the body reached the floor, the light started to dissipate. The form had his hands on a glowing sword, and it was being held up in front of his face.

As he started to shake his head and looked at his sword, I took a quiet step forward. I assumed that Rauru had told Link everything he needed to know. At least I wouldn't have the hard job of explaining the seven years gone. I took another step forward and slightly flinched. I had made that one a little louder than I had wanted. As Link turned, I saw his hand go back to hold on to his sword. I took half a step back and stood.

"I've been waiting for you, Hero of Time", I said, "Do not worry, I have been sent to help you along your quest, Hero. I am Sheik, one of the few left from the Sheikah tribe."

He had a look of relief in his eyes. "Well if you are supposed to help me, then where do I go first? Because that could really be helpful right now. Actually if you could just go ahead and tell me how to beat Ganondorf, I'd be happy to, and then be on my way", He said. I smirked. At least he still had a good personality, and a pleasant view on things.

"Right now I can not help you that far ahead into your quest. I may direct you to visit the Graveyard. After that, I would return to the Forest Temple. If memory serves you, you shall remember how to get there well."

He nodded. "Yes, I remember." Then I noticed a small look of confusion on his face.

I continued to explain. "The graveyard trip is to not only visit an old friend, but to get a weapon which will be the key in the Forest Temple."

I figured that would be enough information for him. I pulled out a Deku seed and threw it on the ground. I saw Link duck a little and close his eyes from the bright light that came from the impact of the seed on the ground. Then I quickly jumped back into the shadows, where Link wouldn't see me.

As Link looked back up, he started to walk forward and look around. As he ran towards the door, I heard him mutter something under his breath. Then the doors to the Temple of Time groaned shut, and I knew Link was beginning a new quest.

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I began to walk from the Temple when I heard a voice.

"Sheik...Sheik...Come."

I shivered as I heard the voice. I slowly turned to the huge castle that was standing where the once peaceful Hyrule Castle stood. I walked towards it, and entered. After walking up countless flights of stairs, I found myself in a room full of red, black, and gold decorations. In the center was a giant organ, and playing it was a large man with red hair and a black cape.

"Sheik. The boy has returned, has he not? Is he the Hero of Time?" Ganondorf asked, with an odd tone in his voice.

"Yes, master. I believe he is the Hero of Time. But he is confused. He shall not make it far, under the circumstances." I replied with a quiet voice. I was staring at the back of his head as he replied.

"Yes. You are to watch him. See how far he goes. Stop him if necessary. I doubt he will ever be a worthy enemy. Don't worry much over him. Just watch him. Closely." He said. Then, without turning around, he waved his hand at me towards the door, "That will be all. Go."

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I stealthily walked from the gate of the castle and onto Hyrule Field. I didn't want to be seen by anyone. When I saw that the coast was clear, I relaxed and strolled to the top of the hill. There I sat for a short time, watching the birds and listening to the fresh breeze.

After some time passed, I decided that I had better get to my next spot. Link was to be at the Forest Temple next. So that was where I was going to wait.

I was going to teleport there, but I thought of how hard Link would have to work there. I was a Princess in hiding as Sheik. Just because I was really a girl, that didn't mean I couldn't get past the same challenges as Link.

I decided to walk all the way to the Temple. If I ran, Link wouldn't be able to beat me to the Temple. So off I ran, to the Forest entrance. When I got into Kokiri Forest, I was amazed at the inhabitants. I had heard of the young Kokiri, but had never seen them in person. Just like the stories, they were small, child-like people with fairies. Just like Link. Except the Kokiri never grew up. And they never left the forest.

I climbed up to the top of the hill after getting a few weird looks from a few of the Kokiri. I guess they never saw many strangers before. In fact, it went that no one but Kokiri could live in forest, and the Kokiri couldn't leave the forest. That was all that I could remember, anyway. I guess the Triforce of Wisdom protected me. And Link...I believe I had heard that his dying mother asked the Deku Tree to care for him. So he was safe in the forest, even though he was truly a Hylian.

I mumbled a few words under my breath as I walked through paths in the Lost Woods. How did Saria and Link get through here so easy? I guess it came naturally for them. But then, shouldn't it for me also, living in a castle with an eternity of hallways? As I walked through another pathway, I noticed the surroundings. I groaned as I realized I was back at the beginning. I turned back around and started walking back in. I thought back to the castle, and how I got to my room. Straight. Right. Left. Right. Left. And then straight. I looked around, and wondered...

Finally I emerged from the Lost Woods and was in the Forest Meadow. I didn't have a problem getting past the wolfos and other things. I simply jumped on top of the wall and ran straight to the Temple. There I sat on the engraved Triforce symbol, waiting. I smiled. I was proud of myself. Not only had I managed to remember the castle hallways from 7 years ago, but it was also the same path to the Sacred Forest Meadow from Kokiri Forest.

I sat there thinking, when I suddenly felt my hand slightly vibrate. I looked down and it was glowing. I slowly got up and stood next to Saria's old stump, waiting. I smiled as I heard familiar footsteps coming towards me.

He reached the top of the stairs. When he saw me, I noticed a surprised look on his face.

"Where is Saria?" he asked, now with a serious look in his eyes.

I looked into his deep, cerulean eyes. "Saria is trapped inside the Forest Temple. She cannot get out without your help, Hero."

He slowly nodded. I continued, "I will teach you another song. It is The Minuet of Forest. It will return you to this place, Link." I pulled out my lyre, and started plucking notes. I saw Link from the corner of my eye as he pulled the Ocarina of Time from his pocket. I could feel my eyes start to flood with tears as the final child memories of Link and I came to my mind. I put my head down so my hair would cover my eyes. Link followed, not noticing anything was wrong. When we played the whole song together, I threw down another Deku nut and quickly vanished in the bright light.

I jumped up into the shadows of the trees while Link looked away. I saw him look back, then slightly shake his head. I could hear him mumble something to himself.

"How does Sheik disappear like that? I could think of some times when I could have used that...Why does he play a lyre...I mean, it sounds nice...but...I thought a lyre... was usually played by girls..." I smiled at his thoughts. He stopped talking when he saw the tree branch hanging above the entrance to the Temple. He took out his hook shot and aimed. He went flying through the air and landed carefully on the ledge. Then he ran inside the Temple.

I slowly walked from the Forest Meadow to the Lost Woods, again going easily over the walls and straight to the entrance. As I walked through the first door, I saw a young boy in green with orange hair. I looked around at the tunnels and realized I didn't remember how to get out. I looked down at him and he stared at me.

"Uh...excuse me. Do you know how to get out of here?" I asked him with a slight bit of embarrassment. He gave me a funny look, then looked at the tunnel paths around us. He pointed to the one to the right of me. I looked back at him and nodded.

"Thank you" I said as I turned to the door. He again backed up and gave me a weird look. I just smiled and continued to try not to get lost. I gave a sigh of relief as I finally made it into Kokiri Forest. I jumped down from the cliff and ran through the door. I could feel the surprised eyes of all the Kokiri on me.

I again slowly made my way across the field to the Temple of Time. The sky was starting to get dark, and little stars were appearing. I smiled as I enjoyed the freedom that I now had. Finally I made it into the Market and sneaked past the redead and into the Temple. There I waited in the shadows for Link to return.

I jumped when I heard the door shut. I must have fallen asleep. I quickly wiped the sleep from my eyes and stood up again to get into the shadows. I wasn't sure who it was, but there was really only one person it could be. As he came into the dim lit room, I nodded to myself that I was right. I watched him as the room got darker, and one of the shapes on the floor started to glow green.

I watched from the shadows, and saw Saria. She was smiling at Link. I stood and watched as she started talking.

"Link. I always knew you would be great one day. And do not worry about me. I am fine. I am now the Sage of the Forest Temple. I will be there to help watch over Kokiri Forest. You must continue you destiny, Link. I wish you luck. Goodbye, Hero. Link." She smiled and waved. Her song echoed across the walls of the Temple, and then she faded away. I stepped forward, into the light, and I saw Link's ears twitch. He slowly turned around. This time, he didn't have a surprised look on his face.

"Sheik."

He nodded. I saw his eyes as they focused on old memories. I stood and thought how hard it had to be for him. He had been in a simple world of forest folk. Then suddenly his life had changed. He had been forced from his own little world, and had to now save an entire land. It had to be a lot for him. I continued to talk, trying to think of ways to make him feel better.

I pulled out my lyre and started plucking at notes. I noticed Link lift the Ocarina of Time to his lips as he followed along. I felt better than I had last time, although the old memories still flooded my brain. But I couldn't be so emotional, especially in front of Link. Finally the song ended. We stopped playing, and the Ocarina began to dimly glow. He looked at it, and then put it back into a hidden pocket. As he did so, he looked up into my eyes. I could tell he was trying to find something about me. I started to speak.

"Link. Remember, you are the Hero of Time. Only you can defeat Ganondorf, and free Hyrule from this time of disaster." I nodded. As I threw the Deku nut at the ground and jumped into the shadows. From the darkness, I could again watch Link. He rolled his eyes, and I heard him mutter something about "...showoff." I watched him as he turned back to the pedestal. He was about to drop the sword when Navi stopped him. I sat and listened to the conversation.

"Wait! Link, before you go back to the past, I have a feeling that one of our old friends may need help. They are in trouble. I can feel it! We must hurry!" Navi quickly stated.

"Navi, who needs my help, besides all of Hyrule? Can't I go back to the past to rest a while?" Link asked, apparently tired and annoyed.

"Link, we both know that…but something is wrong. Now. And you know very well that even in the past, things are not right. You would worry just as much there as you do now!" She retorted.

Again, Link rolled his beautiful cerulean eyes and leaned on his leg. He then crossed his arms and blew angrily at the hair that wouldn't move from in front of his face.

"Who is in trouble now, Navi?" Link asked with a deep sigh.

"Glad you've come to your senses. Now, I think the Gorons are in trouble. In case you haven't noticed, Death Mountain has had a big cloud above it… That can't be good. Right?"

"I don't know. Navi, you are the one who is supposed to know everything! Well come on, let's go!" Link replied. Then he took off for the door and up to Death Mountain.

After he left, I walked out of the shadows with my hands on my hips.

"Great." I said out loud to myself. "How am I supposed to beat him up there? And there is no way that I will teleport. I may be a girl, but I am just as good as any boy!" And with that I stealthily followed him, from a distance of course, all the way up the trails and into Goron City.

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WOOOAH! that was a LONG chapter. Was it interesting?Huh?Huh? Was it?...Sorry. I'm a bit hyper. anyways... Sorry if you think its long and boring. I TRIED to make it more interesting! ...So. They are now adults. Hmm.. More adult-type things running through their heads? We will see. And Zelda calls Ganondorf Master? Could Zelda have traded sides, and is acting like Link's guide, to lure him closer to his death? Is she trying to get him killed? Does she want to defeat Ganondorf on her own, or was she planning it all along? Good questions. Review! So I can get ideas?!! Please!

Squirt Sapphire