A/N:
Hey everyone, this is my first Zelda fan fiction. I wrote this story, a while ago and decided to rewrite it, since it sucked deeply, and summit it on here. I don't really have much to say, except that this story takes place 8 years after the events of OOT, and a couple of years after Majora's Mask. I did have both of those Zelda games until I had to get rid of them, when I traded my N64 for a Gamecube.
So I really hope you enjoy this story, and just for the record, I don't own The Legend of Zelda…blah…blah…blah—you heard the rest. I do own the characters I created for this story though, I'm happy about that.
Enjoy!
Chapter 1
" I'll be outside, father, if you need me…"
The wooden door swung open as Malon swiftly stepped out to the cooled, fresh night air. Malon took a deep breath as she slowly walked away from the door. She waited patiently for her father's response, but after hearing the front door close, she knew she wasn't going to get anything.
She walked passed the stables; heading to the middle of the ranch, where she usually spends her time before going to bed. Like always, the ranch was empty. The horses and animals have been put away for the night. It was finally the end of another day, and now she had the time to rest.
As she began to sing Epona's song, she looked up at the black midnight sky and rocked from side to side. The night was clear, no clouds in sight. The crescent moon lit up the night shinning down on the red-haired woman.
Malon frowned thinking about Epona and how she hasn't seen her in what feels like eternity. The last time she remembers seeing Epona was when Link stopped by, before heading out on some personal business. He wouldn't explain to her what the business was, but did promise that he would be back. She had given Epona to him, to help him with his travels. She had believed that he would come back, but it has been a total of eight years. She had been counting the days ever since. It has been eight years since she had seen Epona, or Link for that matter. She didn't know if he was still in Hyrule, and just wasn't visiting the ranch or if he just left all together. The wait was killing her, but she was moving on.
" Link…" the name escaped her lips. She sighed deeply, and continued to sing her song…
Flashback-8 years ago
" Fairy boy!" Malon ran out of the stable once her eyes fell upon the young elf entering the ranch. The brown haired, white mane horse slowly followed after him.
" Hey Malon!" He greeted getting prepared for the embracing hug.
Malon threw her arms around Link's neck, and then flinched as she felt Epona brush lightly against her face. Malon pulled away from Link and slowly brushed the horse behind the ears, happy to see the two of them again.
" I'm happy to see you too Epona." She kissed the horse lightly on the forehead then turned to the boy standing near them, his light blue eyes watching her. " Welcome back, I haven't seen you in a long time."
" Yeah, it's been a while…" The elf replied.
Silence fell between the two of them. Malon blinked realizing that she had been staring at him looking like a fool. She snapped back into reality and stepped to the side inviting him inside. She was a little stunned to find him refusing the offer.
" I can't stay that long, I only came to say good-bye…"
Malon felt her heart stopping. Something was caught her throat, since swallowing felt impossible. " W-what? Good-bye?"
Link crossed his arms and nodded. " Yeah, I'm heading out."
" On what?"
" Can't tell…a personal business…"
" Fairy boy…you just got here!"
Link sighed looking at the ground. Disappointment filled his face. " I know…but I'll return."
" I don't want you to go—" She stopped astonished that had come out of her mouth. She cleared her throat rubbing Epona's head. " You and Epona just got here. The trip must have been tiring, why not rest?"
" I wish I could, but I still have other places to visit. I can't delay…"
Was it her? Why was he already leaving once he had gotten here? They haven't seen each other in a long time, and just when she feels she gets the chance to reconnect with him, he leaves. At least he came to say good-bye, but for her, it's too short.
" I guess I'm not going to force you to stay…" She relied, her tone low. Link heard the hurt in her voice. " But promise me, you'll come back."
" I will, you don't have to worry."
Malon forced a smile and told him to wait there. She ran back inside the stable and grabbed a bottle of Lon Lon Milk, the finest in the land. It would be useful to him during his travels, not to mention a gift, so she wasn't forgotten.
Malon held the bottle in her hands and walked up to Link holding it out to him. Link studied the bottle before taking it. He was grateful that she was giving him this, but had no money with him at the moment.
" I don't have any money…" He held his hands out giving the bottle back.
Malon shook her head pushing the milk away from her. She blushed when she noticed that their hands had briefly touched. " A gift, so you don't forget me."
Link smiled agreeing to take it as a gift. Of course this wasn't the first time, Malon had given him milk for free. He put the milk away with the rest of his belongings before walking up to Epona. " Thanks, and you know I won't forget you, Mal."
Malon nodded. She felt the urge of giving him another hug, but knew if she did—she wouldn't be able to let him go. Instead, she stayed in her spot, watching as Link mounted Epona. The pain filled her body once more, the pain of him leaving.
" Take good care of him…"
" I will…" Link replied.
Malon smiled patting Epona's side. " I was taking to Epona."
Link laughed and shook his head. " Malon, you worry too much."
End Flashback
" You don't worry enough…" Malon whispered.
She knew something had happened to him, but didn't want to think of it in a negative way. Whatever danger Link has gotten himself into, she knew that he could get out of it. He defeated Ganondorf, and brought peace to Hyrule. He was considered the Hero of Time and even though was just a kid when he left, was still one then.
She knew that he would be back. He wouldn't forget the promise. She believed so…
A rush of wind hit lightly caressed Malon's face; her long red hair flowed out behind her. Malon cupped her hair behind her ear and looked up at the sky, noticing a white light falling. Malon's eyes widened, watching the light grow, as it fell closer to Hyrule. It was way to big to be a shooting star, and if it was—would have dissolved by now.
Malon held her hand above her eyes as the object landed somewhere in Hyrule. The light was blinding for a quick second, before finally dimmed until it vanished. Malon's hand dropped to her side as her mouth slightly hung open, stunned at what she just witnessed. Her mind raced with thoughts on what it was.
" Malon!" Talon's frantic voice appeared behind her.
" She's over there!"
Malon turned as her father and Ingo ran up from behind her. Once they reached her, Ingo stopped and stared up at the white path the light left behind. Talon wrapped his arm around Malon's shoulder brushing her red bangs away from her eyes.
" Are you okay?"
" Did you see it?" Malon looked up at her father still astonished.
" The white light? Of course, who didn't see it?"
" What do you think it was?" Ingo scratched his head.
" Probably a meteor or something like that," Talon answered casting a glance at the sky.
Ingo sighed and turned heading back to the house, " Yes, you're probably right."
" Come Malon, let's go." Talon let go of his daughter and followed Ingo back inside.
Malon took a couple of steps after him, but stopped and looked back at the path slowly diminishing. Something inside of her is saying that it wasn't a meteor, but something else. Something dangerous. She shook her head hoping that her father was right.
" Link…" she whispered. "…Where are you?"
" Princess Zelda!" Impa, her assistance, called from the doorway.
Zelda stood at her balcony, gazing out at the location where the light had hit.
Kokiri Forest.
She closed her eyes, and took deep breaths concentrating. Her hands clutched the railing tightly as she felt Impa's presence behind her. The princess slowly opened her eyes, finding herself staring at the Kokiri Forest area, again. She looked at her hand, the outline of the Triforce slowly reappearing.
" Princess Zelda, is it—"
Zelda nodded as she clutched her hand into a fist. " Yes, the time has come."
" Oh my goodness!"
" What happened?"
" Where did he come from?"
" Is he okay?"
Mido stomped his way over toward the circle a group of Kokiri had created on the bridge leading to Hyrule Field. He looked up at the sky, a white path of smoke floated in the air. Whatever the light was, it was lying on the bridge.
" Out of my way! Move!"
Mido pushed through the Kokiri and crossed his arms looking down at the ground. What he had found; was something he least expected. A young Hylian boy, who looked no older than 9 was lying on the bridge on his back sleeping. Mido quickly looked up at the sky then back at the boy, perplexed and shocked at the same time.
This boy couldn't have been the light, could he?
Saria walked up next to Mido and gasped at the sight of the boy. She bent down next to him, brushing his strawberry blonde hair out of his face. She examined him, making sure that he didn't have any cuts or bruises. Wearing loosely tan pants and a black T-shirt, she could easily tell the boy wasn't from around here. She did notice that his brown boots looked very similar to Link's, and the crystal ball necklace he wore was only found in Hyrule Market.
Saria got down to her knees as she rested the boy's head on her lap. She continued to rub his forehead, he was very warm, and was breathing heavily. At least he was breathing. What were they going to do? A Hylian boy had landed in their forest. Though he was a kid and fit perfectly in the group, he was no Kokiri.
The Kokiri and even Mido back away in surprise when the boy flinched and slowly began to move his head. Saria watched carefully as the boy opened his heavy eyes. His light blue eyes, reminded her of Link…how she longed to see him again.
" Li..Link…"
" Shh, don't speak, you're very weak," Saria spoke softly.
" I…I'm looking…for Link…"
" We'll find him for you…" Saria replied trying to get the young boy to go back to sleep. " Rest…" she whispered.
" Link…" the boy closed his eyes, and drifted back to sleep.
Mido crossed his arms as he glared down at the boy in Saria's arms. " What are we going to do?"
" Look for Link," Saria answered softly.
" Look for Link!" Mido shouted.
" Quiet!" Saria snapped, " You'll wake him."
Mido sighed aggravated. " Saria, Link has been missing for eight years. I'm not complaining or anything but—"
" We'll find him…" Saria stopped and closed her eyes. " We have too."
A/N:
Hope you all liked it. I'll try to update as soon as possible! I can't wait until I see where this one goes.
Until next time!