Author's Notes: Hey guys and gals! For those readers who read every chapter up to this one, I would like to say thank you. Now that we got the cheesiness out of the way, let's continue reading!
Chapter 7: The journey begins
Link and Aryll woke up the next morning to the delicious smell of breakfast. "What's that awesome smell?" said Link as he sniffed the air. "I don't know, but it sure smells yummy!" Aryll responded, also noticing the pleasant aroma. They made their way outside where Rosie and her father were sitting and eating breakfast together. When Rosie noticed them, she put down her plate, picked up two other plates, and walked towards them.
"Good morning, sleepyheads!" she said cheerfully. "Here you go! Eggs and bacon! Compliments of my father! Eat up!" she said, handing them their plates.
"Really? Wow, that's so nice! Thank you, Rosie's dad!" said Aryll, thanking the man. "You're welcome, Aryll!" Rosie's father resposnded politely.
"Thank you, sir" said Link to Rosie's father. "Not a problem at all, Link!" he replied.
Link and Aryll ate their breakfast and savored each bite. It was simply delicious. It had been a while since they ate. The last thing that Aryll ate was a breakfast burnt by Link. After they finished their meal, they sat outside with Rosie.
"So, what's our goal exactly?" asked Link, feeling very cautious about the plan.
"Alright, let's think." said Rosie, placing her hand under her chin. "Hmm...they're after the gems of life, right? So, let's see...uh...I got it!" she said, snapping her fingers. "You have to get those gems before they can. There are five temples that guard the gems. If you can defeat the darknuts who stand in your way, you might be able to send the rest of the league running off of Labryna for good."
"Hmm, sounds risky, but it seems possible." said Link, pacing back and forth.
"Here, take this map. It'll come in handy. said Rosie, handing a map of the entire island to Link.
"So, we're going with that plan then?" asked Rosie. "I guess so." Link replied, unsure of his words.
"By the way, what will we do if we collect all of the gems? It's not like we can take them and put them back where we found them once the league of darknuts leave." said Link.
"I don't know, but we'll find a use for them later." said Rosie, getting up out of her seat. "Right now, we've got to get you two dressed into better clothes!" said Rosie, entering her small hut.
Aryll looked at Link in confusion, "What's wrong with our clothes?" she asked as they gazed down at their clothing. They quickly saw what she meant. Their clothes were full of wrinkles, and the ocean had washed away the color on Link's pajamas and Aryll's dress. It also had a bit of an unpleasant odor that smelled like fish. "Yikes! I see what she means." said Link, noticing their worn out clothes.
"Guys, come inside!" Rosie said from her hut, "I have a present for you!". Link and Aryll made their way inside where Rosie was holding something behind her back.
"The clothes your wearing right now, well...I'm gonna be honest...they suck." she said. "You can't save Labryna wearing that. So, take these.". Rosie held out two sets of clothes. There were two tunics, two shirts, two pants, two belts, two pairs of boots, and two hats. They came in two colors: the bigger clothes were green, and the smaller clothes were blue. Link and Aryll stood there, absolutely dumbfounded.
"I made them for you guys! I based them off of your outfit, Link." said Rosie, sounding enthusiastic. "I can tell." replied Link, feeling the softness of his tunic. "I thought you guys might need some comfortable clothes for your adventure. Oh, I also packed you some sandwiches and other snacks in this satchel." said Rosie as she handed the bag to Aryll. "Well? Don't just stand there! Try them on!" Rosie said, smiling.
After five minutes, Link and Aryll emerged from the hut in their new clothes. "What do ya think?" asked Rosie. Link was about to reply, until Aryll cut in. "They're freaking awesome!" she said, squealing with glee. Aryll felt truly heroic in her new blue tunic. It reminded her of the quest that Link took. His tunic always reminded her of his courage, fearlessness, and determination every time she looked at it. And now it was her turn. This was finally her chance to be brave and strong like her big brother.
"Glad to know you like them." said Rosie. "But you won't be able to stop the monsters just by looking cool. You'll need these." she said, pulling out two familiar swords and shields.
"Big brother, look! Our weapons!" Aryll said as she rushed to retrieve her sword and shield. "Rosie, where did...how did you...?" said Link, sounding very surprised. "Are you a wizard?" he asked her.
"What the-? No, Link. When I found you guys in the sea, I kept your weapons safe for you." replied Rosie.
"Oh...thanks Rosie." Link said, making eye contact with her. "Y'know Link, I really appreciate what you're doing for us. It means a lot." said Rosie, turning away shyly. "It's no trouble at all." said Link, who was also turning away, but blushing like crazy. Link felt his heart race like never before. By the gods, how he wanted to kiss her.
Aryll, meanwhile, was swinging her sword in the air. "Hey, big brother! Who am I? Haaa! Haaa! Yaaah!" said Aryll, imitating Link's battle cries.
"Ha, ha. Very funny, Aryll." said Link, giving a sarcastic laugh. "Hmm, that reminds me. We'll need some extra items besides a sword and shield if we're going to survive. Does this island have an item rental shop?" he asked.
"Actually, it does! And it's right around the corner. Come on, I'll take you there!" said Rosie as she ran to a hut that was bigger than the average huts. Link and Aryll followed and they noticed that there was a sign atop that read "Anthony's Item Rental: Perfect for all your expedition needs!". The store was surprisingly bigger inside.
"Welcome to Anthony's Item Rental!" said a man who looked like he was in his twenties. "What can I help you with today, kids?" he asked, looking at Aryll.
"Umm...we..uh..." stammered Aryll. The store clerk was making her uncomfortable. "We're here to rent some items, Mr. Anthony" Rosie said, stepping in for Aryll. "Okay then Rosie, you know the rules. Each item cost is 20 rupees."
"20 rupees?! Are you crazy?!" said Link, protesting the high price. "Do you know how many bottles of Chu Chu jelly I can buy with that many rupees?!"
"Uh, only one bottle." said Aryll, bursting Link's bubble. "I know. That was for dramatic effect." said Link.
"Don't worry about the price, you guys. Just get the items you want and I'll take care of it." said Rosie, full of confidence. "You sure?" Link asked. Rosie gave him a thumbs up and with that, Link and Aryll browsed the shelves. There were tons of items. There were your average everyday items, like bombs and boomerangs, and then there were the strange and bizzare items, like the Beetle and the Cane of Pacci. In the end, Link left with a bow, a hammer, and a grappling hook. Aryll left the store with some bombs, a boomerang, and a hookshot. Something that bothered Aryll was when Link got his stuff, he held his items in the air and smiled. He even made a little tune that went "Da, da, da, daaaaaa!" to go along. "What is he doing?" Aryll wondered. After that, Link, Aryll, and Rosie went into the woods towards the open fields of Labryna. However, Link and Aryll felt bad that Rosie was left to pay 120 rupees.
"Sorry that you had to spend all that money on us." said Link, feeling guilty.
"Pfft! Don't worry about it. After all, it's the least I could do for you guys." said Rosie, putting her arms around Link and Aryll.
"How do you get all those rupees?" asked Aryll, sounding curious. "Well, my father is a fisherman and sometimes I work with him for some rupees." replied Rosie.
"Lucky. I have to cut grass for rupees." said Link. Rosie giggled at his comment. Then, they arrived at the end of the woods with the rest of the island's scenery in view.
"I guess this is it." said Link, staring out into the vast fields and open plains.
"Guess so." said Rosie, looking at the ground. "Be safe, you two." she said as she pulled them in for a hug.
"Don't worry, Rosie. We'll make sure we stop those mean old darknuts and save Labryna!" said Aryll, bursting with enthusiasm.
"Thanks, Aryll. You too, Link." she said, releasing them from her embrace. "Good luck guys! You can do it! I believe in you!" Rosie yelled as they made their way into the fields.
"You ready for an epic adventure, Aryll?" said Link, pulling out the map that Rosie gave him. "You bet I am, big brother." replied Aryll, containing her excietment. "Then, let's do this." said Link in an epic tone as they walked through Labryna's vast field to find the first dungeon. The epic adventure had finally begun.
Author's Notes: Done! Please like this chapter! I stayed up until 2 AM writing it! Once again, I need votes on Frozen crossover vs LEGO Movie cossover. I should probably just copy-paste this since I say the same thing all the time. Please rate. All reviews welcome, good and bad. If you need me, I'm going to go to sleep before I collapse from exhaustion. Triforce03 out!