Subchapter 11

Thian felt horribly sick to his stomach as he was smothered in a hug from Ingo, who obviously didn't bathe, more for his own excitement than Thian's. Ingo made it out that he had thoroughly enjoyed his stay and wished him the best of luck on his journey however long it may take. Thian took a seat in the cart amongst the milk crates while Malon and Talon rode up front. The cart was drawn by Epona, who whinnied happily to be able to go past the confining walls of Lon Lon Ranch. "How soon will we get there" Thian called over the hoof beats and the whine of the wheels on the cart. Talon called back "Before nightfall for sure, we cannot afford to run into Stalfoses" Thian nodded and gripped the hilt of his wooden sword that Talon had sanded down for him to avoid anymore splinters. The ride drew on and Thian could not help but be bored, though he could have made a better pace if he had gone it alone he didn't know where Castle Town was and he wouldn't get this last day with Talon and Malon.

Malon had been quiet the entire trip and remained so when they stopped to water Epona and so they could also get a drink. Thian wished she would smile like she always had back at Lon Lon Ranch. He hated that he was causing her so much grief in leaving. Thian suddenly smiled and reached into the pack she had given him and tapped Malon on the shoulder. She turned sadly then noticed the white linen blanket Thian was holding out to her. Malon took it and felt the smooth silk like texture then she looked at Thian curiously "What is this?" Thian smiled "It's my baby blanket; I want you to keep it so if you ever miss me so much you feel you can't bear it. You will always have this."

Malon smiled even though tears were streaming down her cheeks. She nodded before wiping her eyes "I will treasure it always" They hugged and just sat there holding each other for a while until Talon called over from the cart "Alright Love Birds it's time to get'a'going unless you fancy a moonlit stroll with some Stalfoses" they laughed and ran over to the cart sitting in their places as Talon whipped the reins "Hya Epona" and they were off again. Malon's demeanor had completely changed. Before she looked like she had come from a funeral, now she was beaming and stole a glance at Thian every so often. Thian flushed every time he caught her. He would come back to Lon Lon Ranch someday, he promised himself that at the end of his journey he would tell Link the stories of his travels then go back to Lon Lon Ranch to live out his life with Talon and Malon.

"Hey watch it you hooligan" an angry voice cursed from over the noise of the crowd. Link pressed on trying not to bump into anyone else. Castle Town was a Rat Race why Anju suggested he come here was a mystery. Though there were so great many people that if he made his search for his brother known one of these people were bound to see him and tell Thian that he was looking for him. Link made his way to a fountain which he climbed on top of and called out loudly "Hey!" the crowd got quiet and gave Link their attention. Link continued "I'm looking for my brother he's been missing 3 days now." The crowd mumbled amongst themselves at this. Link pulled out a stack of papers that Anju helped him with and began handing them out "These are descriptions of his appearance, the name he answers to, and what to do should you see him" When they were all passed out Link got down and began putting up some of the papers on buildings after consenting their owners.

The papers read, Missing, a ten year old boy, pointed ears, most likely to be seen in Kokiri clothes. He has silver hair and green eyes, and answers to Thian. If you spot him and confirm his identity please tell him that "Link is looking for you, and he is currently staying in Kakariko village" Link was taking a breather when Anju ran up. After she caught her breath she smiled "All done, if your brother comes to Castle Town he's bound to read one of these signs, or be seen and informed by somebody" Link nodded "Now all we have to do is wait back home" with that they left Castle Town and it's noisy crowds behind and headed back to Kakariko village on foot.

Thian had fallen asleep in the back of the cart and though they had already arrived at the draw bridge to Castle Town. Talon shook his head as Malon made to wake Thian up. Talon pulled Epona to a stop as this was their first delivery. Several residents bought their milk right off the cart. Someone was too rough with grabbing their crate off the cart and knocked Thian into the street. Thian stood up groggily as he had already fallen off the cart three times on the way here and just made his way over to the first cart he saw and climbed in the back. Talon collected the Rupees the residents owed him and took his seat in the cart. Malon who had been helping with the Rupee collection tapped his shoulder "Dad?" Talon turned "Yes, Malon?" Malon pointed into the cart "Where's Thian?" Talon stood and looked in the back empty save for the 3 crates of milk meant for Hyrule Castle.

Thian dozed silently in a cart filled with straw and several glass bottles driven by an old man who had a somewhat crazy look about him. He rode quietly out of Castle town and headed east. Crossing a bridge and following the river he came to a gate which he unlocked and continued. The area was walled in by high cliff walls and had a rushing river coursing through it back towards Castle Town. The old man rode his cart through at a steady pace and eventually came to an open area with a waterfall. The man parked the cart on a ledge just in front of the waterfall and whistled. A tall slender humanoid fish creature with eyes solid blue with no pupil appeared as the waterfall parted. The old man laughed slightly "Gots all them potion you were wanting" the creature nodded as the contents of the old man's cart along with Thian were dumped into a buggy the creature brought with him. The old man took his payment and left as the waterfall closed up and the creature pulled his buggy into the tunnel in the cliff face.

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