Lunarian :Greetings fellow fanfic maniacs. Please enjoy this next piece of Link's Odyssey. Incidentally, does anyone know how to keep indentations in paragraphs now that ff.net stopped the use of the dd HTML tag?

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--Chapter Three--

-Is There Yet A Way Out?-

Last Time...

-----Allowing his face to take on the properties of a mask once more, he pulled it off and became Link once again as his birth form. Not having the patience anymore, for the fuse to naturally go off on the keg, he shot it with an arrow. The keg exploded with a tremendous boom and the following tremor knocked Link onto his rear, while Epona just took a few steps back. Whoa, that one seemed stronger then usual. Link thought that surely, that would have worked, but much to his astonishment the door was impeccably untarnished.

.....The savior of Termina and Hero of Time, and all around powerful warrior, had only one thing to say for his situation.

"Well, shit this sucks! Now, what?"

And Now...

-----Deciding that he had to find some help, Link took Epona back out onto the Terminian field. "Well girl, it looks like we aren't leaving just yet after all, you should probably let Romani take care of you until I find us a way home."

-----After watching his faithful pony ride off to the north west towards Romani's ranch, Link turned around to go back into Clock Town and hopefully find some answers. Who could possibly know of why the door is shut or how to open it? That creepy mask guy would, but he vanished shortly after I gave him Majora's Mask... maybe the witch sisters? I'll check them out if nothing turns up in town. Hmm would the mayor know anything... nah he seems like a clueless person.

-----Anju and Kafei, they would no doubt have gathered much information through gossip from people staying at the inn, maybe they have an idea. Aha I got!... the Great Fairy in the northern part of town I can ask, she must know of a way to open that gateway.

-----Finally having a solid destination in mind once more was beginning to have a positive effect on Link. He was almost positive that the Great Fairy would know what to do and he would then be on his way home soon. Wearing the Stone Mask, with its effect of rendering the wearer invisible to the naked eye, he avoided any potential long farewells or well wishers from the many carnival attendee's. As a silent observer Link was able to watch as the townsfolk interacted with one another in great merriment. Children were playing games like tag, hide-and-go seek, and mock battling while the Adults looked on and conversed with themselves.

-----Taking off the Stone Mask as he entered the Great fairy of Magic's fountain, Link called out into the echoic caverns, "Hello, are you here, Great Fairy of Magic? I have lost my path and seek counsel, my way home is closed. Please, grant me your aid."

-----Suddenly the Great Fairy emerges out of the fountain and while floating says, "Greetings Link, sadly it befalls me to break the news to you. Yes, it is true that the way to leave Termina is sealed shut, as it should have always remained. Termina is a special land, one greatly removed from what you recognize as the normal passage of time. Now that the danger has passed, the door is to remain forever sealed, or until such time as danger once again threatens us."

-----Looking almost grief-stricken, Link desperately asked, "Is that it then, is there nothing to do? Am I to forever live here after all? There must be a way out, there must! What say you?"

-----After watching the young (in body) hero's face start to cave in to despair, the Great Fairy decided that maybe she had underestimated his desire to return to Hyrule. Quickly, taking pity, she soothingly said, "Link, do not despair. There is a way yet to leave this land, open to one who is worthy. But be warned, it shall not be an easy task, none have passed before. Only the Queen of Fairy's, now, has the power to re-open the sealed door."

-----Finally seeing a ray of hope through his bleak thoughts, disregarding the warning, Link jumped at the life line that was thrown to him. Speaking excitedly, he asked, "Where might I find this Queen of Fairy's?"

-----Hating to dash his hopes so quickly, yet knowing she must, the Great Fairy replied, "Unfortunately Link, she is a very busy fairy. You must prove yourself to her first by passing the five Great Fairy tests."

-----"What are these tests?", Link asked suspiciously, since he has had to pass so many tests he could hardly remember them all. "Wasn't saving Termina proof of my worth?", he added in a resigned tone, as if he knew it was hopeless but had to try anyway.

-----Fondly looking down upon the courageous youth, the Great Fairy regrettably said, "I am truly sorry Link, but the fairy realm spans over all the worlds. The Queen has many other places to watch over besides Termina, and so we must do things in the way set forth long ago. You must pass a test set forth by each myself and my four sisters. Then when we gather together you may summon the Queen, and ask the door to be opened."

-----With the weary look of one who can never seen to ever get a break, Link said, "I just finished an epic quest saving everyone, even helping piece all you Great Fairy's together again, and now you are saying that I can't leave unless I do another quest?"

-----"You won't go unrewarded if you do these trials Link. There are yet many items of mysterious origin and powers in this world that we have access to. You will receive such an item after completing each challenge as a boon", the Great Fairy said in hopes of placating the despondent hero. "Go and take a day off to reflect on your decision, this should not be rushed. Would it be so horrible to remain living here? You have made many good friends. I can't tell you much as it is against the laws, but if you do return to Hyrule, things will not be the same."

-----Seeing Link about to question that, she raised her hand to stop him and said, "Please don't ask me to explain this any more, I am truly sorry but I can say no more. I have already bent the rules for you in saying what I have because I like you. So please, just think hard on your answer for tomorrow as it shall lead to how you will spend the rest of your life, rest now." The Great Fairy then returned back into the water leaving behind a single fairy to heal Link.

-----Feeling like everything that he had worked so hard for today was spiraling rapidly out of control, Link had to sit down and think for a minute. Slightly refreshed from the fairy, he sat on the hillside once more wearing the Stone Mask to avoid any interruptions. I just wanted a simple door opened, not the beginning of another adventure. Why can nothing ever be simple, why must it all be so complicated? Her cryptic words are not much help either, 'things will not be the same' she said, what is meant by that? Does she mean I can't go back to the life of a Kokiri? Is there another evil trying to overthrow the kingdom again?

-----Pop A loud noise startled the brooding hero so bad he nearly fell off the side. Wondering what made the sound, Link looks around and spots the Bomber's gang. It would appear that they set up their own little Carnival game. A small wooden stall was set up with a balloon popping game similar to what Jim was always practicing. So he wasn't just wasting his time everyday after all. He was getting ready for the Carnival. Would it really be so bad to live here from now on? Hmm, no, I don't think I would mind it all that much this is a great place, but still Hyrule is my home. With Saria, Zelda, Darunia, Malon and even Ruto. I can't imagine living here without trying to see them all again.

-----Link fell asleep that night listening to the sounds of the town, confident in his decision to return and determined to follow it through.

Replies to Reviews

Dan- Thnx for reviewing and letting me know people are reading it.

Navi Star- I'll try and put in outtakes where I can, might put them in afterward.

Link-fan- Continue I shall.

Omake Attempt #1

Taking off the Stone Mask as he entered the Great fairy of Magic's fountain, Link called out into the echoic caverns, "Hello, are you here, Great Fairy of Magic? I have lost my path and seek counsel, my way home is closed. Please, grant me your aid."

Suddenly the waters began to swirl violently as something began to slowly emerge. Coming up out of the waters was a sign post with writing on it. 'Throw in Rupees to increase happiness' is what the sign said, with a small hole of water in front of it.

Feeling slightly foolish for throwing out money, he took a handful of rupees and tossed them in. "Your happiness has increased by 20 points" A booming voice came out of nowhere.

Thinking for a minute. Funny I don't feel any happier. Link decided to throw in even more rupees to see if anything would happen. Again a loud voice said "Your happiness has increased by 40 points"

Just as Link was about to leave it as a waste, the voice spoke up again. "Throw in 40 more rupees and you will truly be happy" After debating it for a bit he decided to go for it and see. As the last rupee fell into the hole, a swarm of fairies began flying out of it chattering excitedly. "Alright! Ice-cream treats for all" "What a sucker" "I can't believe he fell for that" "Yahoo we're rich" "You really are gullible aren't you?" As the last fairy got out all Link could do was stare dumbly and blink. What the hell just happened?

Omake Attempt #2

Link was thinking about staying or leaving when what was really important to him was on his mind. Would it really be so bad to live here from now on? Hmm, no, I don't think I would mind it all that much this is a great place, but still Hyrule is my home. With Saria, Zelda, Darunia, Malon and Ruto... especially Ruto. Man I can't believe I was squeamish about being engaged to her, she is so hot and sexy, and the things we can do under water...... Ohhhh yeah!

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