I thank the many kind words from people. I do have quotes from the game, obviously. I did some other dialogue. My apologies if this chapter is somewhat slow. I am settling it so when it's all done, I can immediately start an adventure. I am the adventure type, but I suppose some dialogue is better than no dialogue. Explanations are hopefully explained. If not, I'll get to them eventually.
AreiaCananaid: Does he turn into a wolf instead? Does TP Shiek go on a quest to find him, only to find some records of him helping the Hero of Time and changing history? Or was his involvement kept secret and only written in OoT Link's journal and she finds that? Does she go back in time too?
1) Well, that will be explained in this chapter, hehe.
2) Her involvement is mentioned below as well.
3) Same as the answer above.
Storm Dragon Wolf Princess: I'm guessing Rinku is either a name you like or the Japanese name for Link.
To answer yes, Rinku Link's name in Japanese. Hehe.
Elder O-T Ridge: If one of the Future Links comes into physical contact with his past self, will the Hyrulian universe instantly self destruct? and if a Deku Tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it still make a sound?
-Give me a reason not to kill you, lol. I'm kidding. Okay Mister Smarty Pants, it's called F-A-N-F-I-C-T-I-O-N. I will beat you with my empty McDonald's Teacup. -beats; I'm done. Okay so, no. We were CAREFUL about that. The only one who has knowledge is TP-Link only. He is purposely not telling OoT Link anything like that. You asked about the Deku Tree. Considering where it is, it would be heard. But it doesn't FALL either. -beats you with cup again; I feel accomplished.
ForestFire5: Will twili link age seveen years to or will he be awesome and stay the same age?
-I will answer this one because I feel like it. He will remain the same age. The reason will be explained below.
-Awakening as the Hero of Time-
Rinku opened his azure hues, looking around. He felt like he had been sleeping for a long time. His eyes landed on the young man beside him. A small blue-haired girl on his cap. He did a double-take, it was him. It was the Hero of Time and sleeping on his cap was Navi, his fairy. He opened his mouth to speak, surprised to hear a whimper. He froze for a second before he looked down upon himself. The black fur was all that he needed to see and he knew in an instant that he was a wolf again. He then noticed the crystal was hanging from a leather cord around his neck.
"Hero chosen by the gods," an older voice whispered. "Or perhaps I should call you blue-eyed beast." Rinku's head snapped in the direction of the voice. He wasn't expecting to see an older man. This man reminded him slightly of Bo, what he would look like if he were older. This man was white-haired with a mustache, but his blue eyes were friendly as he looked upon Rinku. "You are probably wondering who I am. My name is Rauru and I am one of the Ancient Sages from the Hero of Time's era. I am also known as the Light Sage." Rinku sat down, looking at the man.
"Are you afraid that the Hero of Time will deny you if he sees you like that?" Rinku couldn't help, but nod at the Sage. Rauru had a small smile. "His heart will not waver. But like in your time, removal of your crystal from around your neck will turn you human." He put his head down and with his front paw, he managed to pull the crystal off. Within seconds, he reverted back to himself. He stared at his reflection a little shocked.
"Umm, Rauru," he asked in a shaky voice. The Sage looked at him puzzled. "Why didn't I age?"
"Because you are not from this Era originally," he answered. "Though you are helping Link and Navi with this quest, any records of you will not be mentioned. Tampering with history is a dangerous thing."
He gathered his thoughts, before picking up the crystal by the cord and placing it in his pouch carefully. "So basically, I don't exist."
"No," Rauru corrected him. "You do, but so time is not altered or changed, you will not be mentioned in the legend. This is the Hero of Time's legacy." He nodded softly.
"There is another question," he whispered. "How do I explain to him why we look almost identical?"
Rauru thought about that question, stroking his chin. "That is indeed a good question, but I think this could be a good thing." Rinku looked at him quite confused. "If there are two of you, perhaps the quest could be done much quicker."
"So you want me to travel with them and complete this quest?" Rinku ran a hand through his ash-blond locks. Rauru nodded.
"There are a few differences," Rauru commented. Rinku turned to him. "First, your hair is much darker. Second, your eyes are a different shade of blue. Third, you are more lean and muscular than he is as well." Rinku looked down at the sleeping teen. His hair was indeed darker than his ancestor's fair-colored locks and he did look a bit healthier, but he supposes a different era and they didn't have the essential vitamins available. "And the last thing that differentiates you from him is this. You have the mind of an adult. He will as his journey progresses, but when he wakes up, he will be a 10-year-old in a 17-year-old body."
Rinku stared at Rauru, his hands at his sides in balls of a fist. "What the hell? This is what you guys did to him? He was trapped here, so his body could mature, but he still has the mind of a child? What is wrong with all of you? Did you send a child out to fight your war for you? Forced him to abandon everything he loved and mature over a mission? I admit I was forced into a mission, but I am a young man, He is a little boy, forced to age. How do you think he feels?"
"I understand your anger, Hero chosen by the gods," Rauru said. "But please, try to understand. We did this for Link as well." He didn't say anything, trying to figure what he meant by he did this for Link. That's when he heard the moan. His azure hues glanced over, as sapphire hues opened slowly. The Hero of Time moved his head in a semi-circle looking around but stopped when he saw Rauru. Then he got to his feet.
"I am Rauru, one of the ancient sages...Ages ago, we ancient Sages built the Temple of Time to protect the entrance to the Sacred Realm...This is the Chamber of Sages, inside the Temple of Light...The Temple of Light, situated in the very center of the Sacred Realm, is the last stronghold against Ganondorf's evil forces. The Master Sword- the evil-destroying sword that you pulled out of the Pedestal of Time- was the final key to the Sacred Realm. Link, don't be alarmed... Look at yourself...!"
Navi was hovering over Link until she also heard Rauru's words. Then Link looked down at himself. He looked at his arms, his legs, and he smiled widely. Navi started dancing going up and down. "Look, Link, you're big now. You've grown up." The young boy smiled at his fairy before he heard her gasp. He turned his head and he saw the young man he met.
"Rinku...you...look like me," Link managed to whisper. "But how...I mean, why?" The Hero of Twilight didn't know what to say to that. Before he can answer Rauru spoke up.
"Link, Navi...listen to me," he whispered. "This young man beside you is a friend. He is not here to cause you any harm. He is, in fact, a helper. He appears like you Link to help you." Rauru looked at the Hero Chosen by the Gods, and he nodded. He knew what Rauru wanted him to do. He carefully removed the leather cord from his pouch, trying not to touch the crystal. "That crystal that he possesses allows him to transform into a beast. A mighty beast that will help you."
"What kind of beast?" Link wondered. He looked at his friend, who placed it around his neck. In a flash of black, a gray-black wolf appeared. "Wow cool. You're a wolf?" He received a small nod. Link noticed that his ears still possessed the blue hoops and his eyes were still an intense blue, mixed with cobalt and sky blue. He noticed a paw that had a chain. "Were you imprisoned at one point?" Again, he got a small nod. Link turned to Rauru. "Can we remove it?"
The old Sage nodded. "Stand back." Link took a step back, as Navi landed on his shoulder. Rauru focused on small energy and aimed it at the chain. It snapped, as it fell to the floor. Rinku gave a toothy grin, causing Link to laugh.
"I think Rinku is happy now," Link took a few steps towards him and gently patted his head. Rinku rubbed his head against Link's chest, receiving another laugh. Rauru smiled softly, knowing eventually the two will be separated one day. He didn't wish to reveal it.
"Let me finish, so you three may continue," Rauru whispered in a soft tone. "The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch...Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" may pull it from the Pedestal of Time...However, you were too young to be the Hero of Time. Therefore your spirit was sealed here for seven years. And now that you are old enough, the time has come for you to awaken as the Hero of Time!"
"Wait a minute," Link interjected, looking a little upset. "I was sealed because I was young? Does that mean my childhood is gone? I can not be a child anymore? Or how am I supposed to think like an adult? I might have an adult body, but I think like a child. Hell, I am a child!" He bowed his head, as Navi floated around him. Rinku felt bad for him because he asked Rauru the same string of questions. He put his head down and with his front paw, he removed the crystal. He reverted back to his human form. He gently placed the crystal away before walking over to Link. He placed a hand on his shoulder.
"It'll be alright," he whispered, causing the distraught Link to raise his head in shock. "I'm here and so is Navi and we'll help you, okay?" Link nodded, rubbing the tears from his eyes.
"Yeah, thanks Rinku," he whispered. The three of them turned their attention to Rauru.
"I do apologize for these string of events, Link," the sage continued."I know you weren't expecting it."
'That's an understatement," Both Link and Rinku thought at the same time.
"Well, do you understand your destiny?" Rauru asked. Link nodded, waiting for him to finish. "But remember..." Link's eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "Though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace...Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm! He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil. His evil power radiated through the land of Hyrule, and in seven short years, it transformed Hyrule into a world of monsters. My power now has only little influence, even in this Sacred Realm. Namely this Chamber of Sages."
Link made a fist, thinking of the man that Princess Zelda pointed out to him when they were only children. He vowed to help her and even though hope seemed lost, he will do it.
"But there is still hope..." Link's head jerked up at Rauru's words. "The power of the sages remains. When the power of all the Sages is awakened, the Sages' Seal will contain all the evil power in the void of the Realm. I, Rauru, am one of the Sages. And Your power to fight together with the Sages makes you the Hero of Time! The Hero of Time, chosen by the Master Sword! Keep my spirit with you...And find the power of the other Sages and add their might to your own!"
Rauru raised his hands in the air. Link raised his hands found a Medallion in the palm of his hands. A bright light encased the three of them. Rauru's word vibrated in their minds. "Find the other sages and save Hyrule!"
x~X~x
Zeruda made it to Faron Woods, only to find Epona laying in the Spring. As she approached Epona, the horse whinnied happily at her.
"It's good to see you too, Epona," she whispered. "Can you tell me where Rinku went?" As if she understood, Epona neighed wildly. Zeruda's Triforce of Wisdom glowed on her right palm. She looked at it and then looked at Epona. "I understand. Thank you." She turned and began to make her way towards the Sacred Meadow. She was there once before when Rinku had shown her the graves. She decided to leave them be. She wasn't going to disrupt their rest. They were obviously placed here for a reason. And they were placed together, which is what boggled her mind. The Princess of Destiny and the Hero of Time were both resting where the Temple of Time use to rest, near the Lost Woods. The landscape had drastically changed over many years. She knew that much was certain.
Upon entering the Lost Woods, she heard the Skull Kid playing his horn. She whistled a similar and gained the demon child's attention.
"It's the pretty Princess," he chuckled. "Rinku is here. Yeah, he is. He is looking at the sword."
Zeruda raised a brow in her disguise, as she nodded. "May I?" Skull Kid nodded, as he began to lead the way. Unlike Rinku, he didn't play around with her. He did before and she fooled him. He still liked her and respected that she was the ruler of the land. He made a passage show and let her be before he went jumping in the tree, playing his tune.
Zeruda jumped down the cliff and she stood before two tall statues. The door was opened, much to her surprise. She walked in and went up to the steps quietly. Looking around, she didn't see Rinku. in fact, it was empty. Her eyes rested on where Master Sword would be. It wasn't there, but the shape of it was and it was glowing wildly. She thought that was quite odd. She placed her hand where the hilt would be and immediately felt odd. She closed her eyes letting out a soft moan. Then She re-opened her eyes, looking down from a high window.
'What on earth?' She thought.
"What?" She heard a man whisper. "Who are you and what are you doing in my mind?" The voice was a male and it seemed cold.
'I am the Princess,' was all she could manage.
"That is not possible,' the voice continued. "I...I know the Princess...explain yourself."
Zeruda was at a loss for words. 'I am looking for my friend Rinku, Hero chosen by the Gods.'
"Oh, no...a time paradox." The man was completely at a loss of words before he heard Rauru's voice in his mind.
"Fear not, Sheik. She is indeed here for the Hero chosen by the Gods. He will be assisting the Hero of Time and Navi on this journey. Allow her to help with yours." The voice faded and Sheik surrender.
"So listen, Princess," he whispered. "You obviously can see, right"
'Yes I can,' she stated slightly confused.
"Your friend is helping my friend," he continued. She gasped softly. "No need to panic. I think when this little quest is over, you and your friend will return to where you are from. I am not sure if your memories will remain intact, but I do know you can return when this is over."
'What must Rinku do?' She wondered.
"Help the Hero of Time reawaken the Sages, and save Hyrule from the King of Evil, Ganondorf." Sheik was straight to the point. No sense in being around the bush. She sighed softly, thinking about what could happen.
Author's Note: In all honesty, I wasn't going to have her come to the past, but since Zelda is technical "Sheik" I figured it would be kind of fun to merge the two. So now, she will see everything and learn what the Hero of Time did. She will be part of some action. Tee-hee. Let me know what you thought about it. The adventure will begin next chapter.