I'm sorry, I've been a bad writer. I haven't been updating often, have I? slaps self Woo hoo! 209 reviews! I fufilled my dream! fanfare And chapter 60...wow, I've gone pretty far, haven't I? Is there a story that's longer than mine? AND I FORGOT THE DISCLAIMER AGAIN. I AM SERIOUSLY LOSING MY MEMORY. DISCLAIMER, YOU ARE IN IT BIG TIME!
(The Other Link) I'm glad you enjoy my stories. Have you caught up yet? :P
(Chris-Haliwell) :P Hehehe. 60 chapters and counting, so I think I'd finish at about...200 chapters? (shrugs)
(Nessa-Cuthalain) I like your name, hehe. :D Ooh, good one!
(Tristezza) Mmm! I like this! Give me some gummy bears and you got another chapter coming right up! :)
(Bikabyte) Yes, yes, I wonder too. 00 Hmm...I wish I could do a sneak preview. Haha.
(hey i read ur profile. r u really that young. oh and actually 82.5 of kokiri are overweiht, so u shud fix that ) That is one looonnnng name, if you ask me. Lol, 82.5? Link's offended now. I think you better run.
(moonlight chan) :P Perhaps you should re-read some of the chapters.
(bublz528-shame on thou oh grasshopper!! update!! I am dying here!!) (whimpers) I apologize, sensei. (scrambles away) Really, I am!
(Chocolate Starfish) :P Thanks. You gonna write any stories?
(Mr Kyle) Lol. With extra icing and a red cherry on top. I know, I'm losing my memory more and more....(sighs) the disclaimer will pay for my mistakes!
(Krystal Fox) Lol. :P I know, sigh. I WILL AVENGE US ALL!
(Superman punched disclaimer over to the Other Link, which bites it in half and tosses it to Krystal Fox who replaces dummy with it) Idea thanks to- The Other Link, Mr Kyle, and Krystal Fox.
COMBO!!!
(burns disclaimer over fire and then feeds to Volvagia)
Link stumbled across the bridge to the outside world and sucked in some fresh air.
"The forest air stank so bad," Link complained, waving the air to his nostrils. "Farore knows what happened to it."
Navi shrugged. "I don't expect Deku Babas to smell that good. Anyways, if you want to go to Francis, you might want to take Epona."
"Good thinking," Link said, taking out his ocarina. "Now...how did Epona's song go again?"
Navi sighed and hummed the song once.
Link flinched. "Do you normally sing that bad?"
Navi's reply was a swift slap on Link's cheek and a glare.
Link tried to ignore the stinging and started to play. There was a whinny in the distance, and then sound of hooves.
Navi flew up high and glanced across the horizon and spotted the brown colt galloping towards them.
"Epona!" Link welcomed joyously, trying to mount the horse, but failing. Epona snorted and reared back.
"She's unsure," Navi automatically said, her nose wrinkling. "You have to earn her trust again."
"But I played the song!" Link complained, crossing his arms.
Navi shrugged. "She needs Malon in her presence, I suppose."
Link cautiously approached Epona, taking slow, careful steps. Epona froze and for a split second, there was complete silence except for the crunching of the grass as Link touched it with his boots.
"Nice horse..." Link murmured, his hand reaching out for Epona's saddle.
Epona reared back and her front legs moved around wildly, nearly knocking Link down.
Link ducked as a hoof went soaring over his head.
"NOT A NICE HORSE!" he yelled as he got pummeled in the stomach. "BAD DOG!"
Navi didn't even care to correct him and instead started to softly sing a lullaby to calm Epona down.
Link dodged another hit and backed off. Epona trotted forwards, anger burning fiercely in her eyes.
Navi hummed louder.
"Good idea, Navi!" Link yelled shrilly.
Navi glowed with pleasure for a few moments, until-
"Make her deaf with your singing!"
"Get him, Epona!" Navi snarled.
Epona stopped and glanced at Navi, as if unsure why Navi wanted to hurt her own partner.
"Go on, you stupid horse!" Navi yelled.
All traces of doubt gone, Epona reared back again and charged. Link let out a small, "Uh oh." and started running to Kakariko, throwing dirty glares at Navi.
Navi smiled, coughing slightly as she floated slowly towards the bridge. Who knew horses could be so entertaining?
Five Hours Later"Link, you can come down now." Navi called out, still amused.
Link had scrambled up a tree and was now clinging to the branches fearfully. Epona had slammed into the tree more than once, and Link yelped when the tree shuddered, leaves falling down.
"This is your fault! I wouldn't be stuck up here in the first place if it wasn't for you!" Link yelled.
Navi shrugged. "Hey, you started it."
"I will like, so, like, get back at you, like, totally!" Link screamed as the tree shook once more. "This is like, so, like, uncool! Like, oh my gosh, like, you totally, aren't going to be, like, popular! How long do you like, plan to like, keep me here?"
Navi struggled to keep laughter escaping.
"As long as it takes for you to apologize."
"For what?"
"Hold on a second," Navi said, thinking. "Ah, here it is!"
A big fat pink notebook popped up in front of Navi, it's pages long and overflowing. Neat, small, printing filled all of the pages, and Navi smiled.
"Now, I just need my..."
A big pair of oversized reading glasses suddenly popped up beside the notebook and fitted itself on Navi's eyes.
"Now...you have to apologize to me for...humiliating in front of public, hitting me on the head, threats, insults-oh, that's a really big one, nearly killing me-"
"That wasn't my fault!" Link protested.
Navi ignored him and continued, flipping the page.
"Let's see, oh yes, risking my life, lying, dragging me into messes..."
Navi droned on and on for the entire night. Link sighed. He couldn't fall asleep because if he dozed off, his grip would loosen, and then...but if did stay awake, he would have to listen to Navi's constant blabbering. Right now he almost preferred being attacked by Epona than listening to Navi.
"Done!" Navi said proudly. "Now, all you have to do is say "Sorry" 1, 929 times!"
Link collapsed and moaned, letting his grip on the branch loosen and let him plummet to the ground.
Navi grimaced as Epona raced towards Link fallen body and...nudged it gently?
"Huh?" Link groaned as he felt something wet on his cheek. "EW! EPONA, GET OFF OF ME!"
The horse snorted dangerously.
"Um, never mind, Epona," Link said worriedly, "You can lick me all you want."
"EPONA!" a high-pitched voice called out.
Link heard the voice, scrambled to his feet in seconds and ran like the wind to the steps leading to Kakariko.
Navi turned around and paled. Malon was there, holding a basket with some carrots and turnips.
"What's wrong with that guy?" Malon asked incredulously.
Navi shrugged. "Don't ask me. I'm his partner but I still don't know."
Malon scowled.
"What's he done to my horse?"
"More like, what's your horse done to him?" Navi muttered under her breath.
"Hmm?" Malon asked, stroking Epona's mane. Epona had suddenly quieted down and acted like a sweet little horse with no intention of hurting someone.
"Nothing," Navi murmured. "What are you doing here, anyways?"
"I'm on the way to Kakariko," Malon motioned to her basket. "I'm visiting my father. I'm bringing him some food, too. Well, if you don't mind, I better get going."
Malon swung one leg over Epona's saddle and Navi watched as they trotted away peacefully toward Kakariko.
"Oh, by the goddesses, Link..."
Kakariko Village"Passport?" the guard grunted, his hand outstretched. Link fumbled around in his pouch for a bit and brought out the crumpled piece of paper.
"Hmm," the guard snorted in laughter. "Hero of-"
Link snatched the paper away before he could complete his sentence and marched through, nose in the air.
"Link!"
Link whipped around and spotted Navi, looking weary and tired.
"Hi, Navi." Link said dully, glaring at the guard who was trying but failing to hide a big grin.
"I don't think we have to go to Francis," Navi confided. "I mean, he can't really help us. Let's just go to Goron City, Link."
Link paled and rubbed his back gingerly.
"Do I have to break my back today? I still have some bruises from several years ago from those Goron hugs."
Navi grimaced. "I wonder where Azarn and the others went. C'mon, let's get going."
Link sighed.
"Is that-"
A rough, hoarse voice traveled through the wind in a piercing whistle and Link flinched and slowly turned around.
"Navi?" Link squeaked. "I think it's best we run."
A man stepped out from a shop, his mouth bulging, a bag of bread held tightly in his hand. His eyes narrowed as they focused on Link and Navi.
Almost immediately a guard came to their rescue and stood in front of them.
"Go away, Sebat." The guard ordered firmly, holding a hand out. "You've terrorized enough visitors already. The villagers have been discussing whether they should kick you out. You have been a menace to society for too long."
Sebat's fingers curled into fists and he gave Link and Navi a withering glare before he stomped away.
"Thank you," Link said, relieved, forgetting his hatred of the guards. "Do you have any news of Death Mountain?"
The guard pondered for a few seconds. "No. There has been some rumours floating around, though, that the evil wizard Ganondorf has cast a revival spell on that hideous dragon."
Link shuddered. Hideous dragon?
"Thank you once more," Navi said gratefully. "Let's go, Link."
The pair trotted thoughtfully to the trail, where, Navi noticed, there was no guard standing by and no gate.
But they had no idea they were being closely watched by an unknown enemy.