Sorry for the short chapter ^^' I promise to make up for it in the next one. Until then enjoy poor Link's misfortune!
Link groaned as he took off his boots and rubbed at his aching feet. Before parting ways Sheik had helped him gather some red herbs for his arm which healed it nicely, but no herb cured sore feet. Link sighed -I wish I had a horse... I could get around much faster...- Navi piped up "What about Epona? She should be old enough now!" Link got his boots on and replied -That's right! And we aren't far, so let's go!- Link ran to Lon Lon Ranch, but he didn't hear the familiar song Malon always sang. He walked towards the horses run area and found Ingo. -Navi, why is mister Ingo dressed like that?- Navi hid in Link's hat and said "I have a bad feeling"
Link went up to Ingo and said -Hi mister Ingo. Where's mister Talon?- Ingo scoffed and replied "I own this ranch now, so I fired that lazy Talon" Link fought to hide his confusion and anger. Ingo laughed and said "aww did I upset you? HAHAHAHA!" Ingo jumped on a horse, took out a bow he had on his back, and yelled "I think your time is up Hero of Time!" He charged at Link and circled around him, shooting arrows at Link.
Link took out his ocarina and played the melody Malon taught him long ago. Ingo looked confused and said "What are you planning to do with a flute" As Epona galloped by Link jumped on, turned Epona around, and replied -This is no flute- He drew his sword and as he passed Ingo he knocked him off his horse with the hilt of the Master Sword -this is an ocarina-
Ingo fell flat on his back and was knocked out cold. Link sighed and said rather sadly -Why would Ingo attack me? Sure he was a cranky man, but he would never attack someone for no...- Link hung his head -oh... that's right... he called me 'Hero of Time'...- Navi landed on Link's shoulder and said "it's ok Link. That wasn't Ingo, it was a dark spell that made him attack you"
Malon ran out of the barn after hearing the commotion. She ran to Ingo and cried "Mister Ingo!" She looked up at Link and yelled at the confused hero "how could you! He wasn't himself!" Navi defended Link "He attacked Link first!" Malon retorted "you broke his ribs!" She put Ingo's arm around her shoulder and yelled over her shoulder as she helped him inside "I don't know who you are, but get outta my ranch!"
Link got off Epona and watched Malon walk away. He lead Epona in front of Malon's house, wrote a quick note, and placed it under the door.
I'm borrowing Epona for awhile. I promise to care for her.
I'm sorry I hurt Ingo, I only meant to knock him off his horse so he would stop attacking me. I know I can't undo what happened. All I can do is apologize
Sincerely, Link
As Link left the ranch he couldn't help but think about how angry Malon was. The shear amount of hatred in her eyes when she looked at him. -She doesn't... remember me...- he whispered dejectedly.