The Hyrulian Valhalla Saga
By Queenie Z
On The Contrary, Brunettes Have More Fun
"Hey, Light."
Light looked up from the sword he had been sharpening. "Hmm? What's up, Brown?"
The newer Hero twirled a bit of his sideburn around his finger. "Ever think it's weird that I'm the only Link who's not blond?"
"I wouldn't say weird," replied Light, scratching his nose in thought. "Sure, I was surprised when you got here, but that's just 'cause I wasn't expecting it."
"That's the thing, though." Brown began to gesture with his hands. "See, we've been at this for thousands of years or longer. All that time, we've pretty much had the same hair color. Then I come around and suddenly, poof, brown. I mean, it was different enough that you guys gave me that nickname, so I've always wondered… why the sudden change?"
Light thought about this for a moment, then shrugged. "Maybe the Gods got sick of blond Heroes? I have no idea." He returned his blade to the grindstone in front of him and continued. "But you're really not the only one who's different from the rest. Remember – Sky's the only one of us who's right-handed, and Wind's the only one with a sibling. And Time's the one who caused that weird time split, and I don't think the rest of us have done anything like that."
Brown snickered. "Yeah, and you're the only one who never wore anything over his legs!"
"You hush!" Light shot him a look. "It's not my fault leggings make me itch."
"I'd rather be itchy than cold."
"I went through a whole dungeon made of ice; I think I can handle it."
"Suit yourself," said the brunette Hero as he drew his own sword to sharpen alongside his friend. "After all, who am I to judge if you want to show off your shapely legs?"
With one of his "shapely legs", Light delivered a swift kick to Brown's shin.