Chapter 5: Into the Water

Faith had changed into the Kokiri Tunic that Mido gave her. She kind of felt weird dressing like Link so the first chance she got she was going to get another outfit to look a little less like Link. She pulled a few more things into her bag before she realized something. If she used her scimitars someone was bound to know she spent half her life with the Gerudo. That's something else she'd have to buy. She threw her Gerudo outfit into her bag. Maybe she'd have a use for it on this journey.

"Hey Faith, ok it does seem weird seeing you in that," Link said seeing Faith in the Kokiri outfit.

"Thank you Mr. Hero of Time. I look like a female version of you wearing a brown wig," Faith said putting her hand on her hip. "First chance I get I'm buying something that looks a little more Hylian. I don't want people to think I'm a Hero of Time wannabe."

"You'll probably have to get a Zora's Tunic first," Link said grabbing something off a shelf but Faith couldn't see. "Considering the fact that we'll be going into Zora's Domain and there is a lot of water in that place."

"Great I'll be your twin the whole journey. I'm probably also going to need a shield and different swords," Faith said looking at her scimitars again.

"Can you fight with a regular sword?"

"Can't be too hard if you could do it when you were ten?" Faith asked sarcastically.

Link looked at her and shrugged. "Oh yeah I almost forgot," he said throwing what he had just taken off the shelf to Faith. "I figure it will good enough to start with. Who knows maybe someone can make it longer for you."

Faith caught the item. It was a small sword. "You're giving me a kiddy sword?" Faith looked at Link confused.

"It's the Kokiri sword. Mido said I could give it to you since none of the Kokiri knew where it went after I disappeared." Link turned toward the door. "So you ready to go yet?"

Faith sighed. Obviously Mr. Hero wanted to be off but something told Faith they were in for a rough trip. "Can you tell me how long it should take us to get to Zora's domain using your shortcut?"

"Oh about ten minutes," Link said. He turned to see her reaction.

Faith's eyes went wide for a moment. "Well that certainly does cut off a lot of time." Maybe this wouldn't be so bad of a trip. "I'm ready when you are."

"Alright we're off to the Lost Woods."

"Your shortcut is in there?"

"Yes and the ten minutes include getting to the shortcut. Also Mido said he would meet us in the Lost Woods to see us off."

"I don't know whether I'm traveling with an idiot or one of the smartest men in Hyrule," Faith said sarcastically.

"Trust me now let's go." Link

'Why not trust the Hero of Time. He's wielder of the master sword and holder of the triforce of courage. Reason he's been gone for 100 years. But I'm the idiot who believed him in the first place so I should just see where this goes.' Faith thought to herself. After all she'd believed him with no proof but the fairy he traveled with. She didn't say a word as she headed toward the door of what was once Link's home. Her feeling that this was going to be a rough journey grew a little bit.

Link followed her out. As soon as he could though he took the lead. "Follow me, and don't worry so much."

"Easy for you to say you don't know what it's like in this time." Faith thought walking behind Link.

"Here we are the shortcut to Zora's Domain," Link said pointing to a pool of water.

Faith looked at him. "I'm traveling with an idiot."

"Actually he's right Faith. There is a tunnel down there that leads to the waterfall covering the entrance to Zora's Domain," Mido said defending Link.

Faith sighed. "Alright let's say there is a tunnel down there. Are we really going to be able to get to it?"

"It isn't that deep. I'm sure the Gerudos taught you to swim right?" Link said.

Faith gave him a very evil glare. "Yes I know how to swim. Do you take me for an idiot or something?"

Link didn't answer that question. He figured opening his mouth on that topic would just get him in trouble. He was smarter about women than most people thought. Ok on some things. "If you want we can see if you can dive down there before trying to go through the tunnel."

"That would be a good idea. That way if you can't than you two can rest then head out the long way tomorrow," Mido added.

Faith didn't say anything she simply dove head first into the pool. It was about 15 feet to the bottom of the pool and she made it with out too much trouble. She quickly surfaced. "I can make it so can we go since your in such a hurry?"

"You two be careful. Not many people have gotten in to Zora's domain, not any since most of the sages died," Mido said. "Good luck you two."

Link nodded to Mido. "Ok let's go," Link said before diving into the water.

"Take care Mido," Faith said. Then she and Link headed down to the tunnel.

It really was a short journey through the tunnel. Faith and Link surfaced quickly after making it through. They found themselves in a pool next to a giant waterfall.

"Ok so Mido wasn't kidding about the waterfall thing. So how do we... Hey where are you going?" Faith was still in the water as Link had gone to the center of a bridge in front of the waterfall.

"Faith get over here quickly. There is only one way to go in through this waterfall. Pay attention to the song I'm about to play. If we get separated somewhere along this journey you might need this song," Link said pulling out his ocarina.

Faith quickly got out of the water and went over to Link. She wasn't sure what Link meant but she also knew she had to listen carefully.

Link played a song that Faith could have sworn sounded like she'd heard before but knew it wasn't one she could have heard. It was a soft lullaby like melody. As Link played the waterfall started to part.

"Ok that was cool," Faith said. "Where did you learn that song?"

"From the royal family of Hyrule. Only messengers of the royal family are supposed to be able to learn that song."

"Ok that's the icing on the cake you really are the Hero of Time." Faith said amazed. She really could never have heard that song.

"You had doubts?" Link asked actually serious.

"Come on. We have to meet the sage of water!" Faith said jumping to the pathway that was hidden by the waterfall.

"Wait for me!" Link said jumping after her.

Note: Yet again a chapter got longer than it was supposed to before getting to where I wanted. Well this just means that the sage of water must wait till the next chapter to be seen. Happy Easter to all. This chapter is my gift.