Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long since the last chapter. I ended up having writer's block real bad and then I got hooked on some Harry Potter fan fiction. It only made it harder to write my story after that so I actually went and watched a LP (Let's play) for legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. It helped and now I'm back to writing. Unfortunately, because of everything that's going on right now, after this chapter it might be a while before I update. You see… right after I started writing this our house in Idaho got foreclosed on, we were already planning a trip to Alaska to help my grandma, so we stuck everything in storage and came up here. Now we're ready to head back, with my grandma in tow, but we won't have a house when we get there. It's going to be a crazy couple of weeks so updating will be hard. I do plan to write whenever we have a lull in the action, but I probably won't update for a couple of weeks. I feel really sorry for writing this just as all this stuff went down because it means I can't spend as much time on it as I'd like. I know what it feels like to be in your shoes. I absolutely hate it when I have to wait for updates or when an author doesn't finish a story. I am planning on finishing this story and hope you all can wait it out and read it.

I want to thank all of the people who have reviewed, as all of the reviews have been compliments! One reviewer did state that they were a little confused on where my story fit in the Legend of Zelda time line; so to clear things up I give you this. In the beginning of Wind Waker the legend says that when Ganondorf rose to power after being sealed (in Ocarina of time) the people thought that the hero of time would save them. However, The hero never showed so the Goddesses flooded the world to keep the triforce from Ganondorf's evil clutches. Most believe that Link (the hero of time) was in Termina (the land in Majora's Mask) when all this went down, but that would have only been a few weeks, possibly a couple months after Ganondorf was sealed. I find it very unlikely that he could have broken the seal that quickly so, in order to sate my imagination, I decided to write a story about where Link really was. In my story Link is 14 and has already been through the events of Majora's mask. The reviewer thought that the Link from my story was from Twilight Princess, but he's not. That Link is 16 or 17 and isn't the same Link from OOC and MM. So to simplify things, my story is set after OOC and MM and has nothing to do with twilight princess. Link is 14, more mature do to his past quests, but still very much a kid. I'm pretty sure this won't be a romance, but depending I might add one in later. As of right now Link is just lost and confused. And with that, I give you the next chapter!

PS: before you read let it be known that I do not own Naruto or Legend of Zelda though I wish I was as cool as those that do.

PPS: Let it also be known that there are a lot of transitions between Link's point of view and Naruto's point of view so this chapter might get a little confusing. Let me know and I'll explain everything.

To Juan Link:

WOOT! A timeline theorist! YAY! I'm not the only one who calls him Ganondork! Lolz Ganonfloss! I rather like your timeline, it has class and makes perfect sense to my fangirl brain. About Sakura… I don't like her. She's mean to Naruto, has a crush on emo pants, and doesn't take being a ninja seriously until mid-way through the chunin exams. I thought comparing her to a Redead was rather clever on my part! I'm glad you agree. I too think that there aren't enough LOZ/Naruto crossovers that's why I'm writing one.(Despite the fact that because the 2nd half of the 7th movie just came out, I'm totally mad about Harry Potter at the moment!) Thanks for the Comments. It makes feel better to know that my story is being well received! Also I'd like to thank you for the Prov tip.

Chapter 3: And So They Meet

The sky was just starting to grow pink when Link found himself next to a wide river. As he looked around he noticed signs of battle and couldn't help, but wonder if perhaps, Zabuza had found some other hapless traveler to test his skills against. Link gave a dry chuckle as he imagined Zabuza's shark-like grin scaring the pants off a group of travelers. At least he hoped that was all Zabuza had done, but considering the shape of the clearing he was in he doubted that was the case. Taking a seat on a fallen tree, Link contemplated what his next move should be. He was just about to pick a direction at random when he thought he saw something through the mist. Standing up he managed to make out the shape of a small town less than half a mile away. Thanking the Goddesses guidance he started towards the village with the hope of reaching it before nightfall. Perhaps, if he was lucky, he would find some one kind enough to house him for the night.

- Naruto's Prov -

Naruto was bored. Kakashi had finally decided to teach them something useful, but unfortunately for Naruto, it was something he had already learned. Tree walking had been Naruto's first step to becoming a real ninja. He had watched the other shinobi do it and then, through trial and error, had learned to do it himself. He had learned how to three years ago, but it was one of those talents Naruto hid under his "I'm an idiot, please underestimate me" mask. So that meant that Nartuo had to deal with pretending to learn how to tree walk when he already knew how and thus, Naruto was bored. Kakashi must have sensed how board he was because he called a halt to their training in favor of food. Naruto whooped in glee and flew down the path that lead to Tazuna's house. He made it in record time and was soon sitting at the table ready and willing to test Tsunami's newest recipe. However, it seemed fate had different plan and he cursed when he heard a terrified scream from Sakura. Rushing back out of the house and up the path he found Sakura unconscious and the sound of metal clashing against metal. Quickly making sure that Sakura would be okay he ran towards the fight drawing a kunai as he went.

-Link's Prov-

It was not Link's intention to startle the pink haired girl on the path nor had he planned on fighting with the boy who had been walking at her side, however, somewhere between his plan on asking for directions and his lack of social skills, that was exactly what had happened. Now he was desperately trying to come up with some way to end the impromptu duel without hurting the boy with whom he was fighting. He probably would have come up with a great plan too if he hadn't been hit over the head and knocked unconscious.

-Naruto's Prov-

"What happened? Naruto asked pondering at how remarkably easy it had been to sneak up behind the blonde boy and send him into lala land.

"He came from out of nowhere and attack me!" Sakura screeched as she walked out of the trees. "It was a good thing Sasuke-kun was there!" Naruto winced at the sickeningly sweet voice she used when speaking Sasuke's name.

"Kakashi-sensei should be waiting back at Tazuna's we'll let him do the questioning eh? Sauske grunted in reply and Sakura nodded he head, but neither moved to do as Naruto suggested. Sighing he grabbed the green clad boy, vaguely reminded of the green beasts of Kanoha, and threw him over his shoulder before setting off, pinky and duck-butt following behind.

-Link's Prov-

When Link woke up the first thing he noticed was a huge headache. Groaning he opened his eyes and found himself tied to a chair with a silver haired, one-eyed man sitting in a chair across from him. He took note of a pair of crutches leaning against the wall to his right and the obvious injuries the man had before looking into the man's eye. He watched as he was sized up and wondered what this man planned to do with him and why he was here. His silent question was answered a couple seconds later.

"Why did you attack my student?" the man asked. Link got the feeling that this man wouldn't believe that he had simply been trying to ask for directions, but tried to answer honestly anyway.

" I didn't mean to scare her nor was I attacking her. I was lost and she and the boy she was with looked like they knew where they were going. It seems, however, that unintentional or not that is what I did. I really do apologize it wasn't on purpose."

The man stared at him for a few seconds before asking a different question.

"What's your name?"

"Link." He was pretty sure it would be a bad idea to ask for the man's name in return.

"Your age?"

Link hesitated for a moment wondering why the man wanted to know how old he was, but decided that it was better to answer. "Fourteen."

"And where are you from?" he asked.

Link was hesitant to answer that question as well. He knew the man most likely wouldn't know where Hyrule was and that he wouldn't believe him, but again he decided to answer. "I'm from the land of Hyrule. I don't think you'll have heard of it as it is across the ocean, but I come from village in Kokiri Forest." The man looked at him with unveiled disbelief before asking another question.

"What do you want here?"

"I'm lost, as I said, I don't know how I wound up in the forest, but I was there when I awoke and made my way here in search for help. I don't have any money and almost all the tools I had with me are missing. All I had on me when I awoke was my sword and pouch." Link wished the man wouldn't look at him like he was crazy.

"And why should I believe you. From what my student said you appeared out of nowhere grabbed her and then drew your sword."

"I only drew my sword to protect myself!" Link said indignantly. "That black haired boy with the weird eyes attacked me before I could get out a word and that girl nearly deafened me with her screaming! I barely had time to draw my sword at all! It's not my fault that pink haired, Redead startled so easy!" Link huffed before realizing that he had lost his temper, something he rarely had done since he turned thirteen. The man looked surprised at his outburst and Link had the decency to blush.

"Ah… forgive me it's been a long couple of days." The man stared at him before giving a small chuckle.

"You're a strange kid." With that he untied the rope and Link rubbed his sore wrists giving the man a questioning look. " I do have one more question though."

"um… okay?" Link agreed with a bit of uncertainly.

"What's a Redead?" the man asked.

-Naruto's prov-

Naruto was annoyed. Not the "mildly irritated" kind of annoyed, but the "if you don't shut up I'm going to shut you up" kind of annoyed. Sakura hadn't stopped ranting about rude blondes since they had gotten back and Sasuke had gone instantly emo the moment he learned that he wouldn't be aloud to watch the interrogation. Naruto was about to shove a kunai into both of their heads when the door opened. Kakashi walked out first an almost invisible smile underneath his facemask and the blond boy walked out after him looking a bit confused. Naruto caught the other blonde's eyes and they stared at each other until they heard a small cough. Naruto realized that he had been staring and rubbed the back of his head embarrassingly. The other boy too looked a little sheepish, but continued to look at him.

"You're the one who knocked me out." It hadn't been a question, but Naruto decided to answer anyway.

"Yeah, but you were attacking my teammates so…" Naruto left it hanging at the look on the other boy's face.

"I didn't attack anyone! I was trying to ask for directions!" He said hotly. Naruto looked at him for another moment before a huge grin spread across his face and he burst into laughter.

"With what your sword!" Sakura yelled angrily. The blonde boy glared at her.

"I only pulled my sword because that Cucco haired, guy attacked me!" Naruto stopped laughing for a moment and tilted his head to the side.

"What's a Cucco?" The other boy looked at him strangely, as if he should have known what a cucco was.

"It's a bird that makes a lot of noise and is really annoying, but is hard to catch because it scares easily." Naruto laughed again, however, Sasuke wasn't as amused.

"Your just sore because you lost to me."

-Link's Prov-

Link was startled by the silver haired man's question. Was he really so far away from Hyrule that Redeads were unheard of?

"They are creatures that are dead, but have yet to pass on to the afterlife. They scream really loud to paralyze their prey and then they suck the life from you."

"Ah… I see so you are comparing Sakura's scream to that of a Redead? I suppose you'd have to have been there." The man said. Link realizing that he had been freed, but had yet to have any of his questions answered Link looked up at the man.

"What is your name?"

"Hmmm… Oh right my name's Kakashi nice to meet ya." Link nodded and followed Kakashi from the room, only to find himself staring at a blonde haired boy, with blue eyes. He stared at the boy and the boy stared back until Kakashi gave a small cough. The other blonde gave and awkward chuckle and Link too felt a little embarrassed.

"You're the one who knocked me out." The blonde kid looked at him and nodded.

"Yeah, but you were attacking my teammates so…" The boy just left the statement hanging when he saw Link's face.

"I didn't attack anyone! I was trying to ask for directions!" He blurted feeling a little more childish now that he was amongst kids his own age. The other blonde looked at him for a moment before bursting into laughter. Link had to admit it did sound like a terrible excuse.

"With what your sword!" The pink Redead, whose name he had learned was Sakura yelled angrily. Link nearly growled at her.

"I only pulled my sword because that Cucco haired, guy attacked me!" The boy in orange stopped laughing and looked rather confused.

"What's a Cucco?" Link stared at the boy. Redeads were only found in some regions of Hyrule so he could somewhat understand how Kakashi hadn't heard of them, but Cuccos? They were everywhere!

"It's a bird that makes a lot of noise and is really annoying, but is hard to catch because it scares easily." The other boy laughed again, but he noticed Cucco hair wasn't happy.

"Your just sore because you lost to me." Link gave the boy a flat look and raised an eyebrow.

"I lost to you? No your friend here knocked me out from behind. You, cucco hair, would have lost otherwise." The Black haired boy twitched and looked none too pleased. However, before he could comment Kakashi slid into the conversation.

"Well now that that's been cleared up, Link I'd like you to meet my team. Sakura is there in the red dress, Sasuke you've clearly had words with, and lastly Naruto." Link politely nodded to all three though his nods to Sakura and Sasuke were a little stiff.

"Now that you've been introduced I think it's time for something to eat." And with that Kakashi herded them all down stairs. Link wondered if why Kakashi was letting him stay and was confused about how he had somehow passed the interrogation. So, just to be safe, Link decided to watch and wait and see what would happen. He would keep his mind, eyes and ears open and his sword close and hopefully he wouldn't be required to use it.