(Malon) Chapter One and a Half: Fairy Boy


Dear Diary,

I met a boy from the forest yesterday! Sorry I didn't write about it earlier, I was too busy giving father a lecture. Silly man. He went and fell asleep at the castle when he was making a delivery, and Link (The Fairy Boy) went and woke father up for me, and he rushed home quick! I came home after I didn't see Link for a while. I guess he made it into the castle safely. Anyway, I'm going to stop writing so I can get my chores done. I have a lot to do today!

See you some other time, Diar- Oh? A knock at the door? I wonder who it is.

~~ Malon


I quickly ran to the door, expecting my father to call me outside. I slipped my sandals on, and answered the front door.

"Oh! Fairy Boy! It's you!" I gasped. "I thought you may have gone back to the forest."

"Nope. I thought I'd come and see you, and see how your dad was doing. He still asleep?" Link said, grinning.

"As ever," I laughed. "Please, do come in!"

"Alright." Link said, stepping through the doorway. He looked around. "Is this your house?" He asked.

"Sure is!" I said "You like it?"

"Do I ever?" Link said with pure amazement. "I live in a tree, but compared to this..." he trailed off.

"Well, now. It can't be that bad!" I laughed, and offered some bread and milk to Link. He accepted it gratefully.

"Thnks frh thh brdh," Link tried to say with his mouth full.

"...Good?" I asked him, smiling.

"Rmmhmmh!" he smiled, gulping down the food. He looked hesitantly at the milk for a few seconds, then Link gulped it down just as fast. "Thanks for that," he said. "I forgot to get lunch today."

"It's no problem." I assured him, "Really."

"Anyway. I am here for a reason." Link stated, putting his hands on the table, and looking at me with expectant eyes. I gulped. "And that reason is. . .?" I asked, smiling hesitantly at him.

"I wanna show you something!" Link said as he threw his arm behind his head and leaned against the wall.

"Hmm? I'm afraid I can't come with you at this time. I have chores to do." I said, frowning.

"Oh? I'll help then," Link said quickly. "I mean, it can't hurt to have an extra hand around, right?"

"Really, you'll help?" I asked him, happy he was offering, as I had a lot to do.

"Of course!" Link replied, walking towards me. He held out his hand. I took it, and we ran outside.

I couldn't believe it! Link was my friend. I never got to leave the ranch and make friends! Especially after mom died. Link, though. He is different. He visits me all the time!

We quickly got my chores done in about two and a half hours. I was amazed. We milked the cows, fed the cows, fed the horses, fed the cuuccos, and lots more.

"That's a new record! It's gotta be the fastest my chores have ever been done!" I exclaimed.

"Good! We can try to beat that record next time," Link grinned.

"I'll look forward to it," I said. "You wanted to show me something, Fairy Boy?"

"Ahh, right! It's outside near the woods, not that far of a walk," Link told me.

"Alright, I just have to tell my dad that I'm going out," I replied. I quickly ran inside. "Dad?" I called.

"Malon? What is it? Is something wrong?" called a voice form up stairs.

"No, Dad! I'm going to go out and play for a while! Is that okay? All my chores are done!"

"Really?" the voice replied. "That quick? Urm... Well... Okay, but be back by dark!" He finished.

"Thanks, Dad!" I called to him, and sprinted outside. I grabbed Link's hand, and we ran down to Hyrule Field together.

Ten minutes later, we reached the edge of the woods, not far from the Lon Lon Ranch. Link and me huffed and puffed, exhausted from the running. Link winked at me, grinning, and he beckoned for me to follow him.

We walked into a clearing into the woods. It was about 15x20 feet, and had a large boulder in the middle that looked like it was placed there recently. The grass was trimmed and the place was beautiful. It was all shaded, and a few rays of sunlight beamed through, except for the middle which was entirely bathed in sun.

I walked around and admired the place. Link smiled, satisfaction written across his face.

"It's beautiful, Fairy Boy!" I said happily as I laid down in the soft grass, watching the trees sway in the wind.

"I thought you'd say that. Just wait until you see it tonight. It's twice as pretty." Link said, sitting next to me.

"I-... Uh, I can't. My dad said to be back by nightfall," I said, frowning.

"Oh." Link said, obviously disappointed. "I see."

"But-" I started. "Aren't there monsters out at night?"

"Not here. This place is different. No monsters can harm us here. It's special." Link said, smiling as if he had a secret.

"...How?" I asked him.

"I... got a little help," Link said.

"Oh, I see! So... This can be our secret hideout then! We can decorate it, and everything!" I said happily, clappng my hands together.

"Sure can," Link grinned. "Only you and me know about this place, and a friend or two, but they probably wont come back."

"Okay!" I said. "I believe you. Now, let's get started before the sun starts falling!"

"Yes... Let's!" Link smiled, standing up, and he held out his hand to me. I took it, and he helped me up.

We gathered nearby sticks, branches, and everything we could find to customize our hideout. Before too long, we had a fire pit, a small shelter, a pile of leaves, and a swing.

End of chapter 1.5

Stay tuned for chapter two!