The Hyrulian Valhalla Saga
By Queenie Z

Just Wait Until She Reaches 88 MPH

Epona was a good and patient horse; she didn't mind at all when Heroes other than Time came to play with her. In fact, she'd grown quite fond of these boys whom her rider considered to be his brothers in their heavenly realm. What she wasn't terribly fond of, however, was how the small Links in the multicolored outfits were trying to put, well, something over her hooves.

She snorted in irritation as Vio secured the last pegasus boot to one of her hind legs. "There," he said, standing up and giving a wry smile to the others, "I think she's ready to go."

"Great," said Green with a grin, "now all we have to do is wait for Time to call her."

Blue scratched at his hairline. "You really think this is gonna work, you guys?" He looked down at Epona's hooves, all of which were loosely covered by a pegasus boot. "They don't even fit her that well."

"We'll find out soon enough," answered Vio, crossing his arms and looking over to Red. "Red, I think you'd better move; she might plow right into you if you're in front of her."

"Huh?" Red took his hand away from the horse's snout and moved. "O-Oh, right." He smiled brightly at Epona. "Don't worry, girl, this is gonna be fun! You'll get to run faster than you've ever — "

Suddenly, they heard the distant, airy tone of an ocarina, and before they knew it, Epona had run off at an incredible speed, neighing and leaving clouds of dust in her wake. After staring for a moment, the four began to laugh; first Green, then Blue and Vio, and finally Red.

"Ahaha! Look at her go!" said Green.

Blue snickered gleefully. "Man, I can just imagine Time's face when she gets there…!"

Time lowered the ocarina from his lips and waited patiently. He smiled when he heard Epona's neigh; indeed, he thought, she was the most loyal friend he ever had, always coming to greet him when he called —

— although, she never came to him quite that quickly.

When he realized just how fast the horse was running, his eyes widened and he jumped out of her way, watching in stunned silence as she failed to stop. He held out his hand, about to call out her name, when he caught a glimpse of the pegasus boots. He lowered his hand and growled to himself.

"Those little punks," he muttered between gritted teeth. Then, he ran back towards the stable. "Twilight!" he called, "Twilight, I need your help…!"