I have been working on other things lately, and I haven't had the time to write. Sorry, folks.

I leaned against a tree just outside of the Lon Lon Ranch, exhausted. I had walked Malon home only a few hour before. The moon shone across Hyrule Field. The grass, rocks, and trees were illuminated in the moonlight. The fresh scent of dew and flowers filled the air. I sighed, and closed my eyes. Navi huddled in the grass next to me. I breathed out slowly, inhaled the crisp night scent of the air, and dozed off into a deep sleep.

I dreamed of Hyrule Castle. I stood just outside of the market place. Rain pelted the ground, and hit my head in tiny droplets. The drawbridge was raised, and I couldn't get inside. I cursed under my breath. Navi flew from my hat.

"Don't worry, Link! We can wait until morning!" She said, and fluttered above my head. I sighed.

Suddenly, the drawbridge started lowering, making loud noises. KACHINK-KACHINK-KACHINK-KACHINK-KACHINK-KACHINK were the sounds it created as the chains banged against the stone bricks. I turned and faced the bridge, now lowered all the way. I saw a figure in the distance. It was a horse! A large white steed, coming towards me fast. On the horse's back . . . I strained to see who it was. It was Impa, Princess Zelda's guardian and leader of Kakariko Village! Behind her was . . . PRINCESS ZELDA? I looked at them in horror as they rode towards me. I dove out of the way as they rode past. I heard a cry of alarm come from the Princess. I looked up, and she was facing me. She had a blue object on her hands. I heard her yelling something, and tried to make out her words.

"WE HAVE TO GO BACK!" she shouted. Impa just shook her head. "Come on! Quickly! We must turn back!" Impa shook her head again and kicked the horse to go faster. Zelda, admitting her defeat lunged the object at me. It flew through the air, above my head. It landed in the moat with a splash. I watched, stunned, as the white horse rode away. Thinking the worst was over, I stood up, and approached the moat. Just then, a black hoof steps in front of me. I look up and stare straight into the eyes of Ganondorf; the King of the Gerudos. I stepped back, and Ganondorf stared at the darkness where the white horse just disappeared into.

"Damn!" Ganondorf cursed. Then, he noticed me. "You!" he spat. "You saw them! Where did they go?"

I drew my sword, refusing to say a word to the man.

Ganondorf chuckled at me, clearly unimpressed at my show of strength. "You've got guts, kid," he said, holding the palm of his hand out, so it faced me. A violet globe formed in Ganondorf's hand. I knew what comes next. I dreaded the look and sound of it. Deep down, I didn't care. I was going to protect the Princess. Even if it cost me my life.

The violet orb on Ganondorf's hand exploded, and I was hit by a stunning wave of energy. I flew backwards, and landed on the ground. Stunned, I watched him carefully. Ganondorf just chuckled at me more.

"Stupid kid," he said, turning away. "Stay out of my way." He rode off.

I lay on the ground, stunned. I struggled to move my arms, and pick myself back up.

Navi flew around my head. "Link!" she cried out. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah." I said, smiling slightly at her. Navi gave a sigh of relief.

"That was Ganondorf, wasn't it?" Navi asked

"Yeah," I said.

Navi flew in front of me, and rang urgently. "Link! The two on that white horse! That was Impa, and The Princess! What are we gonna do?"

I looked up at her. "I forgot!" I gasped, and ran to the moat. A shining blue object rested under the water.

Everything went hazy. My dream ended.

I awoke with a gasp. Beads of sweat running down my face. It was early in the morning. Navi was sound asleep next to me. I looked around. The drawbridge to Hyrule Castle was closed, it had yet to open. I looked towards Gerudo Valley. I could see dark clouds hovering over the desert. I stood up, and Navi mumbled something under her breath. I stretched, and yawned loudly. Navi groaned. Her wings fluttered, and she floated from the ground.

"Are you always this noisy?" she asked.

I glared at her, but quickly looked up, as I heard a door shut behind me. That would probably be Talon starting to work on the farm. No doubt, Malon would get up soon later.

"Link. . ." Navi urged. "It's time to go to Death Mountain."

"I'm just gonna say hi. If I go somewhere, Malon has the right to know I may not come back," I lied.

Navi huffed. "You and that girl. . ." she sighed.

I narrowed my eyes. "What's that supposed to mean?" I said.

Navi giggled. "Oh, nothing. I just wouldn't be surprised if you two grew up, and got married. You spend enough time together."

I glared at Navi, heat rising to my face. I looked away, and started walking towards the Ranch. "I'll just be a minute. I'll write a note if I have to."

Navi just grunted in approval, and landed herself on a tree branch.

I ran up the steps. When I reached the top, I heard fumbling in the barn. I cracked the door open. Sure enough, it was Talon; Malon's Dad, and the Ranch owner. Talon was hunched over something, and he fumbled with it angrily. He grumbled under his breath. I shut the door quietly. When I took a step backwards, something touched my shoulder.

"AAH!" I yelled, and jumped. Whirling around, and placing a hand on the hilt of my sword. It was Malon. She stared at me, shocked.

"O- Oh. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you," she said.

I quickly took my hand from the hilt of my sword. "No problem," I said. "But. . . Malon. . . I need to talk with you for a minute."

Malon eyed me curiously. "Alright. What do you need to talk about?" she asked, walking away, and beckoning for me to follow.

I ran up beside her. "I'm going somewhere." I said. "I won't be back for a while, if at all."

Malon stopped suddenly, slowly turning around to face me. "Come again?"

"I'm going somewhere. I have business that needs doing up on Death Mountain," I said, hating every moment of this.

Malon looked at me sadly. "What-. . . What do you mean 'if at all'?" She asked.

"This business I have to do. It's-. . .. Dangerous." I said. "There's monsters involved. Nothing I haven't dealt with before, though."

Malon sighed, closing her eyes. "So. . . You're trying to tell me is that you're leaving, and you could die in the process?"

"I. . ." I started, trying to think of a lie. Malon gave me a look saying I should just get out with the truth. "I. . . Yeah," I finished, with a sigh.

Malon frowned, furrowing her eyes. Then she opened her eyes and smiled at me. "You'd better come back here, Fairy Boy!" She said. "I mean it! I'll track you down if you don't!"

I smiled slightly, even though by the look on her face I could tell she was sad, but was hiding it.

"I promise. I'll return." I said.

Malon sighed with relief. "Good. Now, get out of here, and do your duties. I have work to do." She said.

"I-I. . . ." I stuttered. "Okay. . . ." I said, and started walking away.

I got about 10 feet, and was stopped when something wrapped itself around my body.

"Goodbye, Fairy Boy." Malon breathed, hugging me.

I smiled. "Goodbye, Malon. I promise you. I'll return."

Malon grinned. "I'll look forward to it." She let go. "Now go. You have a big bad job to do.

I waited a second. "See you around," I said, turning and looking at her. Then I started running away from the Ranch, back to Hyrule Field.

The sun shone directly above. I stood at the bottom of a small hill, and Navi flew form a tree.

"Took you long enough!" She snapped.

"Sorry!" I said. "I-"

"Don't worry." Navi interrupted. "Now. Let's go."

"Alright," I said, and we started walking towards Kakariko Village.

END OF CHAPTER 2