Ok so were feelin' alive with chapter 5 (whooo hooo) anyway exams are done and gone and I think I passed all of my classes....anyway after a long wait here's the next chapter! And I'm pleased to say this story is gaining popularity! Also (I know its kinda late) but did anyone notice the 'gibberish' in chapter 3 can be read backwards to understand what is being said? Just wondering who noticed that... anyway I'm still unsure as to weather I should stick something in here about Navi or hive Link some other type of guide... anyway onward!
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"So now lad, tell me how much of that story is true?"
Link's expression was a mix of disbelief and calculating thought. "About 95 percent of what you said is actually false." He said after a deep sigh.
"The part about me trying to get rid of an evil is right, though the evil was caused and is a single man. I did win as well but it wasn't years after that this happened, it was about, hmm.... six months maybe... anyway the 'evil' that I had helped seal away was somehow released, and I went to try to stop him. Apparently he had learned a few new tricks from when he was sealed and he caught me off guard. He zapped me with some strange magic as I tried to stop him. In the end I lost, obviously, and I guess I turned into that 'stature'. The great goddesses were the ones that kept me alive when I was sealed, and I can assure you this was by no means my choice..." Link explained vaguely trying to get as much of the 'legend' straightened around as he could.
Dumbledore nodded in understanding. In truth the elder man didn't believe all of the legend sounded real, but then again that's what happens with old stories. "I see" he said in a kind tone "so do you think you know where this evil is?" Dumbledore asked
Link shook his head. "At the moment I don't even know the layout of the landscape beyond this castle. I doubt that anyplace I remember will be even remotely similar today..." Link replied sadly. "How long ago do you think it was that the first version of that legend was told? ...that is... how long was I..." Link trailed off unable to put his thoughts into words.
The elders expression softened in understanding. "How long you were sealed?" he offered. Link nodded slowly. "I'm not entirely sure but if I should have to say... about a thousand years perhaps?"
That hit Link hard. He had thought a hundred maybe two just by the way the energies around him felt. But a thousand? There was no way he could use anything he knew about what Gannon had done in the past to help him here. The only hope he may have would be to find the Great Deku Tree. Though he wasn't even sure how Gannon's magic could have affected it. 'I guess I'll just have to look around, there's gotta be something to point me in the right direction.' Link sighed thinking back to the mysterious forest he saw earlier.
"Don't worry lad, I'm sure you'll figure everything out in time. But for now I would ask you to stay here. You will be safe here and the classes that are offered will help you better understand what has become of this world." Dumbledore said moving across the room closer to the door. "Although I believe we should discuss this over dinner" He said opening the door.
Link smiled as he moved to join the elder man by the door. "Well I am a little hungry... almost feels like I haven't eaten for a thousand years" Link said trying to make light of his current situation. He never was one to dwell over something he couldn't change. He was much better at acting on what he could.
The old man laughed obviously appreciating the joke. "If you wouldn't mind, could you leave that here?" The bearded man pointed to Links sword and shield. "It's because I don't want any of the children getting the wrong idea." he said reading Links mind.
Although feeling odd Link reluctantly removed the master sword and the metal shield placing them carefully beside the mans desk. A soft whisper assured him that they would be safe here until he returned. He still had all his other weapons hidden away so if anything did happen he could still defend himself.
The great hall was filled with people as Link entered following Dumbledore. Even in the most busy times at Hyrule castle town he had never seen so many people gathered in one place. Link gave a quick glance over all the tables but didn't want to loose the elder man in the crowed. People seemed to be moving every witch way in an attempt to find a suitable place to sit for their dinner.
Another thing Link noticed was the noise. It his him like cannon fire, making him cringe as the booming overwhelming noise hit his sensitive ears. Link pulled his hat down just above his eyes in a futile attempt to block or muffle some of the hammering voices. Link took a seat beside dumbledore at the teachers table where food was already laid out. It seemed to quiet down a little as everyone in the room started eating but it was still overpowering.
Unsure of what was laid out before him Link tentivly began testing various pieces of food. Some of which he liked, others not as much. As he ate he could feel the gaze of multiple eyes on him, wanting to figure out who he was and what he was doing here. All through dinner Dumbledore chatted with the teen asking him simple questions that under other circumstances would be more or less considered polite chatting. The idol chatting soon expanded to other teachers that Link had already met, and he soon found he was answering the same questions again and again.
"Did either of you get a look at that new professor?" Ron asked jabbing his thumb over to the green clad man next to Dumbledore. "He looks like a loon wearing that get-up" Ron jeered spraying bits of unchewed food towards Hermione,
"Honestly Ron! Swallow before speaking!" said girl scolded wiping bits of the spray from her shoulder. "Although, don't you think it odd that he wasn't at the introductions?"
"Maybe he was delayed somehow?" Harry offered not really paying attention to the teachers table and instead focusing on his plate.
"Or maybe he just had other business to attend to?" Ron said again spraying bits of his meal flying.
Hermione mumbled in frustration as she dodged the spray. "Well what about the statue that was outside the great hall? What do you suppose happened to that?" she asked eyes narrowing as she glances to the teachers table one last time before turning to the two across from her. "There are rumors that someone has vandalized it! Isn't that horrible?" Hermione said trying to get the boys to say something on the matter.
"That thing was creepy anyway I'm glad its gone" Ron said
"Do they have any idea who may have done it?" Harry asked idly.
The frizzy haired girl shook her head. "Not a clue, though I do hope they catch the culprit" she sighed knowing any further hope of talking to her friends into a conversation that didn't involve complaining about Snape, or homework, was going to be impossible. Sending another glance towards the strange man as she continued to eat her meal she noticed he had stood to leave Dumbledore right behind him.
As the green clad man made his way towards her she glued her eyes to him. When he walked past her, giving her a better look at his face, she couldn't help but feel she had seen the man somewhere before.
Link was shown to where his room was located once it became dark and Dumbledore was satisfied with the answers Link had supplied him. The old man seemed very interested in the adventure that allowed Link the 'hero' title and he was happy to talk about his home. There were some minor details that Link had kept to himself however, the main one being when he started his journey he was only ten years old and it was the sword he carries that allowed him his current 17 year old appearance.
He thought back to the last thing he remembered before his mind went black. Picking up the blade and removing it from its sheath he examined it watching it shine in the pale moonlight coming from the window behind him. He recalled someone... or something had told him he could change more freely back and forth between his younger and older self. 'It's almost like they knew the temple of time would be no where near me when I woke up...' he thought sadly.
He reattached the sword to his back as an idea hit him. He felt rather dumb for not trying it sooner. He reached into his pouch pulling out the bright blue instrument that Zelda had given him. Bringing the ocarina to his lips he felt the familiar tingle of power coming from it as he played the sweet magical notes. The melody calmed him as he played the songs sheik had taught him one after another, only pausing briefly in between to see if he felt the familiar pull that would usually take him somewhere in a blinding flash of colored light.
When he finished and the last of the melody echoed away into the night Link stood sadly looking down at the ocarina. That was all the proof he needed. Hyrule was no more. Heaving a great sigh as he unstrapped his sword, placing it gently beside his bedside he brought the instrument to his lips once again.
The song of time sounded different this time as he played it. His whole body seemed to tingle as he played the tune letting Link know what he was told held true. Even though his eyes were closed he could see a pale blue light radiating from the ocarina mixing with the gold one from the Triforce on the back of his hand. It felt to Link like someone was rapping him up in a warm vibrating blanket.
Placing the ocarina down on the bed Link gave himself a once over before hopping up to a nearby mirror to confirm. He had indeed been transformed. Link smiled as he went over to the master sword ready to attempt test two. Picking up the sword was awkward due to the blade being only slightly shorter then his current height. Holding it above his head and swinging it experimentally proved that only by having the sword in contact with himself and playing the song of time would he return to his 17 year old self.
"Well this will make things easier...." He said aloud his voice now a higher pitch. With a slight smile he returned himself to his older appearance he settled down on the bed staring up at the dark ceiling. He knew he needed sleep but he just didn't feel tired. In a way he was also excited. Dumbledore had offered him a temporary placement at the school here. All expenses payed even!
Link had never been able to attend a school before, though he was told that because tomorrow was a weekend he would be able to get the supplies he needed to attend. He would be in sixth year as Dumbledore thought that seventh would be too difficult. On the weekends he would be able to get extra training so he could hopefully be on par with the other students.
With another sigh and a yawn Link rolled over onto his side closed his eyes and attempted to get some sleep.
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Well here's the next chapter! Hope you all enjoyed it! Hermione is on to something hmm? Well anyway I'm unsure when the next update will be coming but happy Canada day! Or umm 4th of July if your in the States.... anyway hope everyone has a good start to summer! Oh also if anyone wants to be a beta for this story that would be appreciated... I tend to miss my own errors so having someone else to look this over would be good... anyway see ya!