Disclaimer: I do not own Legend of Zelda or Link...sadly.

Link watched the girl with different eyes as she leaped off the boat and onto the pier. She skipped off to her waiting mother; who stood beside Link's sensei, Sanjuro. The two girls left with a wave and talked happily to the other. The elder man watched Link with dark unwavering eyes.

Link stepped from the canoe and went to his knees, tying the boat to the wood. Once he stood he glanced over to Sanjuro and looked into his shady narrowed eyes. "Hello sensei," Link greeted him, unfazed.

"You are late for your training, boy;" Replied the gruff sounding man. His shaggy black hair stuck up in every angle imaginable as he stroked his unshaven jaw line. "Hurry up, you got added another half hour for your tardiness," he grumbled as he turned and walked off towards his hillside shack.

Link recoiled slightly, not looking forward to the extra work, as he walked briskly over to his master, falling into a step behind him. The man towered a few feet over the blond haired boy, making Link walk faster just to stay in step with him.

"You were off with that girl, Araina. What were you doing?" Master Sanjuro asked, fixing the sleeve of his haori, letting it hang by his side.

Link flushed slightly as he ran his hand against the back of his neck, throwing a shy glance to his master. He did not have to speak for his mentor to guess what happened.

"Link…I understand that you are a growing young man…and feelings rise." Sanjuro started clearing his throat, ignoring the glance of surprise that his student. "Araina is a very…beautiful young girl and…she knows it. She is just as wanting as you are and you…Link, are the only boy her age to share these feelings with. But do not be fooled that she hasn't tried it out before, for she is very skilled at what she does. She is a very sly girl and will try everything in her power to have you bend to her will."

Link's look of surprise turned to one of confusion. "I don't understand Sensei. What do you mean 'bend to her will'?"

Sanjuro shifted uncomfortably and scratched his hairy chin before speaking. "Growing up with the same urges you have, in such a little town, she feels the need for release. You have been so oblivious to her passes that she has turned to others to try to get a better response. As to which, I know a few have turned her down, others, I am not as sure."

Link's blue eyes watched the wiser man. "She has tried on others? Like who? Has she tried to be with you?"

The elder man frowned deeply. "She is an extremely deprived and determined girl," was the only answer the sensei gave before stopping at his hut. He pulled off the rest of his haori and tossed it aside, flexing his large scarred torso. "I am simply saying; do not let your heart follow your actions. If you spend time with her and…enjoy your youth, just do not let yourself believe her actions are out of love. They are simply for desire."

Link smiled as the elder gave him more advice. He bowed and looked up. "Thank you for your wisdom."

Sanjuro smiled slightly before stroking his jaw line. "Let us continue your training once again…"

...

The sun began to set over the two men, both shirtless panting after the long day of training. Sanjuro stood straight, wiping his bow, nodding in approval. "You have done well, and are improving at a very fast rate. I am impressed."

"Thank you master." Link replied with a grin, trying to regain his breath from the training he just had. He could feel his own power and speed increasing. Soon he will be able to graduate to the next level.

"Go home and rest. Tomorrow if a day for relaxation."

"Will do sensei," replied the student as he bent over and picked up his shirt.

"And Link, remember what I said earlier," Sanjuro replied before turning and entering his small hut.

Link nodded his head and turned, heading back to his own corner side home. The boy stretched his arms over his head and rubbed his sore shoulders. "Man…that was hard today."

A strong gust of wind blew suddenly, from the sea. The unnoticed gale ruffled the blonde hair and brought forth a strange feeling. Link stopped short and glanced over at the source. It seemed to be the island that he and Araina were on hours ago. Strange… Link thought as he watched the still trees. With that force of wind…the trees should be moving. Then from a distance, Link could hear his name being called. He frowned deeply, not being able to recognize the voice that came with it. The sound of the voice left and the wind died down moments after. "That was weird…" Link whispered to himself. He did not take his eyes off of the island for some time before turning back towards his home.