"Do you really think the Forest Temple holds clues?" Link asked as they walked through the Lost Woods

"I don't think anything Link." Saria stated walking on a fallen log. "I feel it." She jumped off, Her fairy spun around her head making Link think of Navi. Link missed the blue fairy dearly, she did get annoying a times but she was like an older sister to him. He began to get so lost in thought he didn't notice Saria was speaking to him till she tugged on the edge of his tunic.

"Hmm?"

"I said, are you okay Link?" She looked at Link, her sky blue eyes that mirrored his own were filled with worry.

"Yes, I'm fine, why?"

"You were sighing, and a little lost in thought." She crossed her arms.

"I just... I was thinking about Navi."

"You miss her don't you?" Link nodded. "Oh... I don't get why she left either"

"Maybe it's because I wasn't a Kokiri at all?"

"Oh Link, just because you're a Hylian by Blood, doesn't mean you're not a Kokiri at heart." Saria admitted. Link smiled, she was right, nothing changes where Link was raised, not even where he was born. Where exactly was that anyway? He knew he was a Hylian, but the location of his birth was a mystery to him. All he knew was it was destroyed in a fire when he was a baby. He looked up as they reached the Forest Temple. Saria closed her eyes as she teleported to the entrance. Link took out his Long shot and fired it at the branch hanging above the platform.

"So how will we know when we find a clue?" Link asked.

"We'll know." Was all Saria explained as they walked into the room where Link once fought Phantom Ganon. The two friends gasped as they saw a black shadowy orb floating around the room.

"What is that?" Link whispered under his breath."

"I don't know, but I don't like it." Saria whimpered hiding behind Link. Link took out his sword and the Orb seemed to turn upon hearing the blade being drawn. It morphed into different creatures before settling on a large serpent with green and black scales with red eyes.

"Stay back Saria." Link warned the Kokiri Sage who was like a sister to him. He ran up to the snake and moved to attack it when their eyes met.

And Link froze.

"Link!" Zelda ran to him.

"No! Zelda stay back!" Link tried to stop her but he was to late. A sword plunged through her stomach. The shadowy figure smirked at Link. The figure was dressed in a dark green and black cloak. His eyes were a vivid red and his teeth was all sharp.

This is the fate in store for the two of you.

His voice echoed through the air. Link blinked and his position changed. He now held the Master sword, still plunged into Zelda's body. Her blue eyes held a clouded look as she started at him. "Why?" She whispered before falling to the ground.

Saria jumped in front of Link and held out her hands, creating a forest green barrier. "Link!" She screamed to her dazed friend. The snake turned to Saria and once the eye contact between the Hero and the creature was broken Link came back to reality. "Don't look into It's eyes." She ordered. Link nodded and took out his sword. He jumped up and brought his sword down on the snake's scales. Only to have it break in two. Link gasped. The snake struck for Link. Link started to move out of the way but The snake's fangs dug into his shoulder. "N-NO!" Saria screamed. She fired a spell at the snake and it released Link who fell to the ground. Saria avoided eye contact as she fired another spell. But it didn't seem to have any affect on it. Saria jumped out of the way and whispered a spell causing Link to hover in the air. The snake advanced towards the pair but Saria swiftly took Link's hand and they faded off leaving the snake to strike empty air.

Brilliant. Really.

The snake turned to see a figure clad in an indigo and black cloak.

I wasn't expecting the Sage of Forest to be with him.

The snake shifted into a man with black hair and red eyes, dressed in a green and black cloak.

Well I need to get ready. Keep looking. Do us all a favour and try not to screw up. We need to find It.

The man growled.

I know that.

The figure pulled back her hood reviling red eyes and long black hair like the man.

Find it. It's the only way.

And with that, she left.

The first thing Link heard was Saria's soft voice asking someone if he was okay. The first thing he felt was warm sheets and a soft bed as he lay on his side. The first thing he saw was a girl sitting in front of him. She smiled softly.

"Hello." She greeted.

"Where am I?"

Link started to sit up.

"No no no." The girl shook her head rapidly. She had blond pigtails that slapped her face when she shook her head. Her green eyes stared at him. "You need rest." She got up. "I'll get your friend." She turned and left the room. After a moment Saria came in and sat by Link.

"Are you alright?" She asked tenderly.

"I'm alright." Link slowly sat up.

"No." a voice calmly ordered. "The venom still effects you. You must rest, do not sit up-" Link fully sat up and his head spun and his vision clouded. He fell back on the bed as a pain spread from his shoulder. Sara called his name while the young woman chuckled and shook her head. "Now Link you don't look like the man who's big on following rules but next time I tell you not to move, you might do what I say."

"Who are you?" He asked. The woman smiled.

"My name is Nerine Dymphna, the little girl you met was Lamia."

"Nice to meet you." Link groaned still in pain.

"The pain will fade." Nerine explained. Link nodded."You were lucky we found you and your friend when we did. Any longer you'd have been a goner."

"Thank you Ms. Dymphna"

"Please, call me Neri" She smiled. Link nodded.

"Where am I? Lamia didn't tell me when I asked her."

"The Crystal Rose Woods. A small strip of forest between the Ivory Wilds and the Ebony Forest."

"Ivory Wilds? Ebony Forest?" Link looked at her confused

"The Ebony forest is another name for what you call the Lost Woods."

"I see."

"The Ivory Wilds is on the other side of the Crystal Rose Woods, to the East." Neri explained. Link nodded, and managed to sit up without being in too much pain.

"I understand you are a tough man Link, but rest until tomorrow. Then you can continue your journey." Neri ordered before walking out of the room.

"We need to find the Master Sword as soon as possible." Link sighed.

"I know Link. But you should rest. I don't want you getting hurt again." Saria stood and turned to leave. "We'll leave in the morning. Goodnight Link." Saria left the room. A few moments later Neri came back in.

"Link... Your adventure... I was wondering... If I could come..."

"What about Lamia?"

"Mia is at home, She lives in a small cottage in the Ivory Wilds. I am friends with her family, but we are not related."

Link thought about this. He saw Neri looked quite different from Lamia, Neri had strawberry blond hair that covered her left eye. Her right eye, he could see, was a teal colour. Lamia on the other hand and bright blond hair and green eyes. He had still somehow assumed they were related, or at least lived together.

"She spends a lot of time here, but she doesn't live here. She wishes she did however." Neri explained. "So could I come?"

Link thought about it.

"I don't see why not."

Neri smiled brightly.

"Thank you Link. Saria has told me all about it. I hope I can be of use." Neri nodded before leaving. Link lid down and soon fell asleep