Journey Across Time

[Spirit Shaman 23 0]

Basically this is my first Zelda fanfic that's actually a novelization of Ocarina of Time and ships Link and Saria together. What I mean by novelization is that I'm writing the fanfic as if it were written like a book. Also I'll be sorta retelling it a different way since it's my fanfic and all. I do have some rights in how I want to write it right? Well anyways this is actually to tell the truth Part One of a Three Part Saga that'll eventually perhaps lead to a crossover in the Third Saga. Anyways without further adieu here's the first chapter to The Legend of Zelda: Journey Across Time.

Chapter 1 - The Fairy-less Boy

All was calm in the Kokiri Forest, a dwelling where elven like people with childish appearance who also never aged lived in peace thanks to their guardian The Great Deku Tree. The Kokiri all had a fairy partner who would help them live out their daily lives. However there was one such Kokiri who did not have a fairy. Asleep in his tree house was young ten year old Link, a cheerful and playful child with an aloof personality. Scampering up his ladder and bursting through the front door was a Kokiri girl with bright green hair and a green fairy. Her name was Saria and ever since Link had first arrived to the forest that dark and stormy night ten years old she has been like a mother to him. In fact Saria was a mother figure to all the Kokiri children but Link was a special exception. Her love for Link was more than just maternal and yet the child was impervious to such a loving girl.

"Oh Link! Wake up sweetie! You'll be late for training!" Saria shouted with a cheery smile smeared across her face and Link awoke with a jump. "Gah! What the hell was that for Saria? You almost scared the living day lights outta me!" Link responded as Saria giggled in return. "Don't tell me you've forgotten about your sword training have you? All the Kokiri children have to learn how to wield at least one type of weapon should the forest ever be invaded." She replied as Link rose to his feet grumbling. "Why should we though? Shouldn't The Great Deku Tree be able to protect us no matter what?" Link asked. Giggling again Saria answered, "That's true Link but you'll never know when he'll won't be able to. He can perhaps just wither up and die just like that in the middle of the night without us knowing it. Now grab your training sword and let's go. Mido will be irked if we're not all there on time."

Link grumbled again as he reached for a small wooden sword made from The Great Deku Tree's branches while muttering, "I don't even like fencing or Mido for that matter. If you ask me he's too snide in his job of being the boss around here. A Grade "A" ass if you want my honest opinion as well Saria." After clambering down the ladder to his tree house together Link and Saria rushed over to The Lost Woods, an area that without careful treading will have one be mysteriously returned to the woods entrance. The Lost Woods however was like Saria's "Home Away From Home" from her actual tree house in Kokiri Forest and as such Saria knew how to trek through perfectly without being returned to the entrance. "Urk! Why did the training grounds have to be in such a weird area like The Lost Woods? Why couldn't it be someplace else like in front of the Great Deku Tree?" Link whined as Saria clonked him on the head with her Bo-staff playfully.

"Shushie Link! You know as well as I do that we can't train in our guardian's sacred dwelling. Besides if they're in The Lost Woods and knowing the woods nature inside and out it would actually help us be stealthy should our invaders be crafty like a Keaton." Saria replied as Link rubbed his head and the two friends entered the forest. However with his poor sense of direction and even though Saria was the one guiding him the lad wound up at the entrance, grumbling in frustration. With yet another joyful giggle Saria returned to retrieve Link and until they had arrived to the Training Grounds deep within The Lost Woods the green haired lass dragged Link by his collar with him crossing his arms and pouting. Once with the other training Kokiri children Mido, a feisty redhead Kokiri who had a rivalry with Link all because he didn't have a fairy like the rest of the residents, stood before the trainee Kokiri. Since the redheaded Kokiri had such a childish reason for hating him Link in return dislikes Mido greatly as well. All the other Kokiri children got along with Link well regardless of him being fairy-less so why was Mido different? Because he was a bully at times, plain and simple.

"Alright my fellow Kokiri listen up! Since we can't always depend on The Great Deku Tree being there for us he instructed us to start taking up combat to prepare us for such a day when he can no longer provide protection over Kokiri Forest!" Mido said as he marched back and forth like a combat instructor. Pointing the Kokiri Sword, a sacred relic passed down from Kokiri to Kokiri, towards the other Kokiri children he added, "You've all chosen a training weapon of personal choice and such you'll only be trained in the way of that weapon until you can wield the real thing. The way we train has and always shall be the same: One-on-one fights with your fellow Kokiri. Find a sparring partner and fight until your opponent has lost all fighting stamina for the day. I myself will be training with the Kokiri Sword since I was next in line to inherit it." With a smirk the redhead wandered off to Link and eyed him from head to toe. "I'll be your sparring partner for today Fairyless..."

Jabbing him in the stomach with her Bo-staff Saria cheerfully replied, "Aw but I was gonna spar with Link today! You can go spar with Sonia if you want though Mido." Clutching his stomach Mido glared at Saria with piercing eyes and grumbled while walking away, "I'll knock you senseless one of these days Fairyless..." Stomping his foot Link fumed, "Seriously?! What the bloody hell is his problem? I know I don't have a fairy but that doesn't mean he has to have an ungodly vendetta against me! The other Kokiri children don't even care if I'm fairy-less or not!" Giggling his green haired friend retorted with a smile, "Just ignore him Link and let's spar. I want to see how much you've improved." Gripping his wooden sword tightly in both hands Link told Saria, "Well okay if you say so. Since I'm not really interesting in combat I'm sure my technique will be sloppy." Holding her bo-staff in front of herself Saria replied, "Just give it your best Link. I'm sure that's all The Great Deku Tree would ask for." Scoffing Link rushed towards Saria and swung diagonally.

With a parry in the opposite direction of his swing Saria spun her Bo-staff and slammed it down on Link's head. She would have though hadn't Link raised his wooden sword above his head with both hands and shielded his noggin from the Bo-staff. Pushing Saria away Link leapt into the air and swung his blade down towards his green haired friend. Like her friend did before Saria held her Bo-staff tightly in both hands and shielded herself from Link's jumping strike. Frustrated with this Link drew his sword behind his back and thrust it towards Saria. Nimbly dodging to the side she twirled her bo-staff and swung it into Link's ribs. Once again Saria would have done so had Link not parried the swing by placing the blade of his wooden sword in front of the ribs she was aiming for. Finally Link spun around in a circle with his blade extended and even though Saria blocked it Link had spun so fast he knocked Saria on her backside.

Panting heavily Link slung his wooden sword over his shoulders and said, "I finally knocked you on your ass Saria! Took me long enough too..." Giggling as she rose to her feet Saria replied, "I thought you said your technique would be sloppy since you're not interested in combat? Hm? Maybe you are interested after all Link?" Taking a moment to think an idea popped into head: a reason for taking his training seriously. "You know what Saria? I think I've finally found motivation for training! Yeah I'll train my hardest so I can wipe that smug smirk off of Mido's face and teach him to stop bullying me just because I'm fairy-less!" Link said as he brandished his wooden sword. With a cheerful laugh Saria retorted, "That's the spirit Link! Sure you're rivalry is pointless but at least you'll take your training seriously now." Afterwards Link had but one other sparring partner that day and it was none other than Mido. As they faced each other with both their swords at the ready Mido asked, "Are you brave or just stupid thinking you can take on the Great Mido?"

Brandishing his wooden sword Link replied, "Shut up Mido! I'm sick and tired of you bullying me just because I don't have a fairy companion! With this new found ambition to train my heart out I'll wipe that smug smirk you always wear whenever I'm in your sights!" Flashily twirling the Kokiri Sword in his right hand Mido told him, "You'll never defeat me in combat Link! With or without a fairy the day you kick my ass thoroughly shall never happen since I've been training since I was seven! Of course you're allowed to try your hardest if ya want." Scoffing Link dashed towards Mido and swung his wooden sword at the snide, pompous ass. However Mido swung the Kokiri Sword and parried Link's attack. With a swift kick to the stomach Link was sent flying to his backside yelling, "No fair! You kicked me when we're clearly fighting only with swords!" Pointing the Kokiri Sword at the blonde swordsman in training Mido responded, "Since I'm the combat instructor for training I'm allowed to fight however I damn well please. If you don't like it you can just leave the forest forever and die!"

With tears welling up in his eyes Link tossed his wooden sword to the ground and ran away from the Training Grounds. Noticing him in such a state Saria picked up his wooden sword and softly mumbled under her breath, "Link..." Back at his tree house Link had buried his face in his Cuccoo feathered pillow screaming, "Why don't you do that Mido you asshole?! Why don't you just leave Kokiri Forest forever and die a slow painful death?!" Link then cried until night had fallen and the other Kokiri children had returned to their houses. All except for one lone Kokiri and it was Saria. Climbing up the ladder to his tree house Saria entered through his front door tightly gripping his wooden training sword in her arms. "You forgot this Link..." She said in a low mumble as the green haired lass placed the sword up against the wall and sat down beside Link who had finally stopped crying. Poking his head up from his pillow the blonde lad replied, "Thanks Saria...and sorry for storming off like that..."

Rubbing his head Saria told Link, "I understand Link. Mido can be quite a pain when he's before us Kokiri. So don't think I wouldn't have done the same if it was me in your boots." Pouting he asked her, "Yeah but why me of all people? Why does he have to be so snide and pompous just because I don't have a fairy?" Looking at her friend Saria answered, "Don't worry Link for I'm sure a fairy will come to you soon enough. Now get some sleep, you've had a rough day today sweetie." Letting out a sigh Link kicked off his boots and told her, "Alright goodnight Saria. See you tomorrow morning." With a giggle the green haired lass replied, "Goodnight Link, I love you." With a smile Link said back, "Yeah love ya too Saria." Only difference was the way Link said he loved her was in a platonic mother and son sort of way. Her heart raced a mile per second as Saria blushed before placing her hands on his shoulders, brought her face close to Link's and told him, "No Link I...I love you Link sweetie..."

Saria then licked his lips before bringing their lips together for a loving kiss. Wrapping her arms around Link's neck she passionately swirled their tongues together as Link moaned a bit while blushing. After a minute of kissing her beloved friend Saria took her lips away from Link's and said while looking in his eyes, "I've been wanting to do this for so long...you mean a lot to me after all Link." Turning his head Link asked, "Eh? Why me? I'm nothing but a lazy bum...except for teaching Mido a lesson all I ever want to do is sleep all day." Playfully nibbling Link's long ear Saria replied, "I don't care if that's all you want to do Link. If I can just be with you knowing we can be together at all I'm content with loving you romantically Link sweetie." She then wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed his nose. Embracing Saria in his arms as well Link told her, "I'm happy to have you as such a great friend Saria."

Breaking away from their embrace Saria walked towards his front door and before leaving she turned around to wink at Link while playfully sticking out her tongue. "Well now I'm your girlfriend Link and don't you forget it sweetie." The green haired lass said as she then climbed down Link's ladder. With a chuckle Link laid down on his bed to sleep for the night. He would have at that moment if only he hadn't realized what Saria just said. "What the bloody pus spewing hell?! My girlfriend?!" He shouted in shocked as he fell out of bed and clonked his head on the floor. In the meantime near The Great Deku Tree the guardian was fast asleep while a monstrous spider crawled along his trunk. Fazing through his trunk with what appeared to be dark energy the spider crawled along the insides of The Great Deku Tree before reaching the core center of the Kokiri Forest guardian. With its fangs bared the spider sunk them into the guardian, injecting The Great Deku Tree with venom. At that moment The Great Deku Tree let out a loud moan that rang throughout Kokiri Forest.

From his branches a small blue fairy flew before The Great Deku Tree's face and asked, "What happened?! What's the matter Great Deku Tree?! You sounded like you were in tremendous pain!" The guardian weakly muttered, "Navi the Fairy...please...seek help..." Fluttering about Navi replied, "Who shall I ask for help? I've seen most of the trainees and they look like they wouldn't be strong enough should this threat be extremely dangerous..." The Great Deku Tree coughed as he told her, "The one without a fairy...fly to him Navi...I have faith in his strengths..." Nodding her head Navi flew off towards Link's tree house in a hurry. After accidentally ramming into the fence around his tree house Navi flew through Link's opened window and started tugging on his shaggy blonde hair. "Wake up! The Great Deku Tree needs you!" She said as Link groggily awoke. "Hm? The Deku Tree needs...me? Who are you?" As he rubbed his eyes and sat up in his bed Navi flew around Link's head shouting, "If I must my name is Navi the Fairy and we have to hurry or The Great Deku tree might die!"

Realizing a fairy had finally came to him Link's eyes widened as he said, "Oh wow it finally happened! I, Link, finally got my own fairy companion! I'll cherish you for the rest of my boyish life!" He then gripped Navi tightly in his hands, rubbing his face against hers gleefully. Breaking free of his grip Navi pulled Link's hair again, the boy yelping in return. "Yeah that's great and all but we really need to hurry! The Great Deku Tree has summoned you to help save him from a threat! Now get your training sword and let's get going!" Swatting Navi away Link slipped into his boots. He then walked over to his dresser and from its drawer he pulled out a slingshot he had made himself along with a satchel full of Deku Seeds. Putting the slingshot in his pocket and tying the satchel to his belt Link then grabbed his wooden sword and told Navi, "Alright I'm good to go. Let's go save The Great Deku Tree!" Flying underneath his green cap Link walked out his front door and climbed down the ladder. However once outside a grim sight was before his eyes.

The forest was slowly withering away as a result of The Great Deku Tree being poisoned by the monstrous spider. The once lush green grass Link was standing on was now limp and brown. "Holy crap we better flurry! It must be serious if Kokiri Forest is slowly dying!" Link said in astonishment before heading over towards The Great Deku Tree. Along the way a few Deku Babas blocked his path but with a swift swing from his wooden sword Link at least stunned the creatures long enough to continue on his way. Once he was before the forest's guardian Link noticed how ghastly The Great Deku Tree looked, yelling, "Great Deku Tree! It's me Link and I'm here with Navi right now!" Wearily opening his eyes The Great Deku Tree replied, "Inside...hurry inside...kill that which...ails me...Brave Link..." Gripping his wooden sword tightly Linked nodded his head and The Great Deku Tree opened his maw. Without a second thought both Link headed into The Great Deku Tree's gaping mouth and sprinted down a winding staircase. Once he had reached the bottom of the stairs Link heard a rustling from above.

"Hm? You hear that Navi?" Link asked as he started looking around vigorously. Flying out from his cap and pointing a finger at the spider in the shadows Navi replied, "Look out! Incoming arachnid!" Looking at her puzzlingly he queried, "Eh? A what?" Headbutting Link the small blue fairy shouted, "A spider ya idiot! It's up there in the shadows of The Great Deku Tree's roots!" Looking in the direction of the monstrous spider Link was knocked on his backside when it came flying down before him. Letting out a fierce roar the enormous insect bashed Link across the ground with its pincer. Getting to his feet again the blonde swordsman in training brandished his wooden sword before running towards his enemy. However the spider knocked him away with a swift pincer swing and crawled along the large roots of The Great Deku Tree. "Try attacking it from a distance Link! Your close ranged attacks aren't working apparently! It'll only bat you away with its pincer!" Navi told him as Link nodded in silence and pulled out his slingshot and a Deku Seed from the satchel. Placing a seed in the sling he aimed carefully at the spider's large red eye in the middle of its head.

"Smile you son of a Deku Scrub!" Link taunted as he released his grip on the sling holding the Deku Seed. Soaring through the air it collided with the spider's eye, screeching in pain as a result of Link's perfect aim. As it fell to the ground the blonde lad drew his blade again and lunged at the fallen arachnid. "How dare you harm The Great Deku Tree monster! Take this!" Link shouted as he jammed his wooden sword into the insect's eye. Howling in pain the spider quickly jerked its head upward, snapping Link's wooden sword in half that he held tightly onto in the process. As the monster eroded into a mist of darkness Link brandished his broken sword in triumph saying, "That should take care of that then! Let's get going Navi." Nodding her head the two wandered up the winding staircase again to be greeted by every Kokiri in the forest standing before The Great Deku Tree, even Mido and Saria. "You! You traitor! What the hell did you do to him?!" Mido shouted as he pointed the Kokiri Sword at Link in a threatening manner.

Before Link could say anything The Great Deku Tree said, "Worry not children, t'was not Link who done such a deed. Three moons ago a man from the desert came here looking for the forest's sacred treasure, The Kokiri Emerald. Apparently since I refused to relinquish such a treasure he sent his minion after me as vengeance." Waving his broken sword around Link asked, "I saved you from certain death though right Great Deku Tree?" An ill wind blew as the guardian replied, "I'm afraid my time has come. Though you fought bravely against the spider it was for naught. Soon I will die and the forest shall lose its divine protection. However...before I pass...take that which the desert man so desperately wanted Link...thy journey...begins..." It was then a bright green light flashed from the branches of The Great Deku Tree and upon landing in Link's hand an emerald encased in a swirling gold brace appeared. Tears welling in his eyes again Link looked up at The Great Deku Tree and asked, "What journey? What am I suppose to do Great Deku Tree?"

In one final breath The Great Deku Tree answered, "The desert man...his name is Ganondorf. Wanting the sacred relic of the Goddesses Din, Nayru and Farore...he aims to first claim the three spiritual stones of the forest, mountain and lake. With the Kokiri Emerald in hand...hurry to the princess at the castle...for guidance...Brave Link..." The Great Deku Tree then suddenly withered away and his once green leaves dried up and fell lifelessly to the ground. While the other Kokiri children mourned for the passing of their guardian Saria had by that time wandered off alone. Holding out an arm towards her Link shouted, "Saria wait! Where are ya going?" Clutching the emerald tightly in his hands after dropping his broken wooden sword Mido sheathed the Kokiri Sword, handing it to Link. "Here...take it with you on your journey Link. After seeing how a fairy finally became your partner...I want you to have the Kokiri Sword as way of saying...I'm sorry for bullying you all those years."

Placing the Kokiri Emerald in his pocket and accepting the Kokiri Sword Link replied while slinging the sword mounted on a baldric over his chest, "Thanks Mido for finally saying that. It means a lot to me really so maybe we can finally get off on the right foot this time?" With a chuckle Mido said, "Nah I'd rather get off on the left foot to be honest! Ah ha!" Sharing a laugh with Mido the blonde lad looked back over towards the other Kokiri children and told them, "I vow I'll make sure the one who killed The Great Deku Tree receives his just desserts!" Without another word he sprinted off after Saria while Navi stayed behind for a moment muttering under her breath, "Great Deku Tree..." Once Link was back near his tree house Saria sneaked up from behind and pushed him up against the trunk of his tree house. With a grunt he asked, "What's the matter Saria? Why did you just run off like that and push me up against my tree house?" With tears in her eyes Saria embraced Link in a tight hug and replied, "I don't want you to leave me Link! I want you to stay with me here in Kokiri Forest and never leave my side!"

As she wept into his chest Link hugged Saria and told her, "Believe me I don't want to leave either Saria. I enjoy being in the company of my fellow Kokiri but...I promised I'd extract revenge on the one who killed The Great Deku Tree. Please understand okay Saria?" Wiping her tears on his green tunic Saria looked Link in the eyes and brought their lips together for another loving kiss. With tears in her eyes again Saria wrapped her arms tighter around Link's waist as she continued kissing him. After sharing another kiss with her dearly beloved Saria broke away from Link to pull out from her pocket a clay peach colored ocarina. "Take this with you Link. I made it for you as a anniversary present for ten years of being with you. Even if you don't learn how to play it I want you to at least have something I poured my heart and soul into making." Saria said as he calmly took the ocarina from her hands. Nodding at her Link told Saria, "I promise I'll keep it safe for you." At that moment Navi poked her head out from behind a rock and murmured, "Oh how sweet. He has a sweetheart who loves him dearly. Better get him now so we can get going." Flying up to Link the small blue fairy instructed Link to leave Kokiri Forest and as he turned to leave Saria clutched her chest tightly while whispering, "Please watch over my darling Link O Great Goddesses..."

Edited 12 Nov 2011 by Spirit Shaman 23 (see edit history)

[Dark_One 207]

>10 years old

>Sloppy makeout sessions with his mother

[Spirit Shaman 23 0]

Should probably know by now if ya played the game that Saria's not Link's mother. Unless it was sarcasm/making fun of it then that's okay. Yeah I made her Link's "Surrogate Mother" simply because it's fan fiction and I can. Plus yeah I know for a boy his age the things he says/does in my fan fiction would never happen in real life but then again it's a novelization of a video game: logic can shove it in video games from what I've heard around the grape vine.

Anyways any and all criticism is welcome for my fan fiction since I'm not stingy and don't act all "OMG yuu seid somting bad aboot my story! GTFO noobz!" when someone says something about it. Here's the second chapter if everyone's still interested.

Chapter 2 – Princess Zelda

Upon leaving his home of Kokiri Forest Link stood before a grand field known only as Hyrule Field. "Wow it stretches quite a bit. Sure we can make it to the castle in time Link?" Navi asked as he held Saria's gift in his hand. "Huh? Oh right...if there aren't powerful monsters like that giant spider we should be fine." Link responded as he placed the ocarina in his pocket. Walking for awhile down a dirt road a large owl perched itself high atop a nearby tree. "Hoot hoot...It appears you take your first steps in your journey young lad...Hoot hoot..." The nocturnal creature said in a low whisper. Looking up at the owl Link replied, "Yeah and what of it? I've heard how quickly time passes so if you don't mind I'd like to get to my next destination before nightfall."

Ruffling its wings the owl told the blonde novice swordsman in the same low whisper, "I only ask for a moment of your time...Hoot hoot..." Crossing his arms Link said, "I'm all ears so make it snappy." Flapping its wings the owl retorted, "My name is Kaepora Gaebora...I am but a humble old owl that wishes to aid you in anyway possible during your journey...Hoot hoot...Should you be in a position where you can't simply get down from like a high mountain all you need to do is whistle for me. I shall fly to you as swiftly as possible...Hoot hoot..." After listening to the low whispering Kaepora the lad turned towards Navi and asked, "You think I'll really need to call such a person should I ever be in sticky mess like that Navi?" Shaking her head Navi replied, "I suppose it wouldn't hurt to at least wait and see if you're on a high mountain that you can't climb back down on your own. I digress though since right now it'll be night soon and the drawbridge will be up for the night."

Turning towards the owl Link said, "Listen Kaepora? I appreciate the offer and I'll keep you in mind should I ever need your services. Right now I really need to flurry to my next destination so if you don't mind we're leaving now." Turning his head upside down Kaepora asked, "Alright but since I'm certain you didn't hear me because of my natural low whispering voice shall I repeat what I told you?" Scratching his head vigorously with both hands Link yelled before stampeding off towards the large castle in the distance with Navi flying close behind. Along the way though the boy ran blindly into a large orange object poking from the ground. "Gah! Oh what the? What the hell is this Navi?" Link asked as his fairy companion flew around the object. In response she said, "I'm not too sure Link and I'm certain I don't want to stick around to find out."

The object shook as it floated up into the air and out of the ground. With twirling blades the creature let out a grunt while Link made a beeline towards the castle in the distance. Flying after the tyke Navi shouted, "You're not gonna believe this but that was a Peahat! A creature that flies through the air with pedals as sharp as sword blades." Without looking back Link replied, "And I'm not sticking around to fight such a monstrosity! Just look how big it is!" Upon reaching the castle Link jumped into the moat surrounding the castle without a second thought and waited for the Peahat to forget about him and fly away. After about five minutes the Peahat gave up and flew away like Link wanted it to do. However upon climbing out of the moat the two saw that it was nighttime and the drawbridge leading inside was up. "Well this is just great! That stupid Peahat wasted enough time for the drawbridge to be lifted up for the night! Hopefully night passes just as quickly as day..." Link grumbled as he heard a low rumbling from behind.

From the ground a small skeleton swung its hand at Link and slapped him to the ground. Rising to his feet and drawing the Kokiri Sword he asked, "What is this Navi? Is it just as dangerous as that Peahat?" Blocking another slap with his sword Navi replied, "No it's just a Stalchild. The reanimate skeleton of a child." Swiping the Stalchild with his sword Link said, "Such a pity. Dying at such a young age. I almost became one if that Peahat hadn't decided to give up its chase." Leaping into the air and slamming the Kokiri Sword down onto the skeleton Link shouted a fierce battle cry as two more Stalchildren took their fallen ally's place. Spinning around with his sword extended Link yelled, "You didn't tell me that more would come for revenge! Damn you Navi for not telling me such an important piece of information!" As the two Stalchildren fell apart three more rose from the ground and in unison batted Link around like a rag doll. "Sorry I was going to tell you but my mind's still wrapped around the whole not getting across the drawbridge in time thing!"

Rolling away from the Stalchildren and brandishing his sword Link yelled, "I don't care because I'll just take my frustration out on these Stalchildren! Ya!" Trusting into one Stalchild and slashing the other two the blonde novice swordsman finished the Stalchildren off with a spinning slash. The biggest shock for Link that night was after the three Stalchildren crumbled away a large Stalchild took their place and kicked Link across the ground. Yelling in pain and climbing back up on his feet Link asked, "Where the hell did this large one come from? Is it even normal for one this size to be around?" Nimbly dodging another kick Link slashed the large Stalchild and jammed the Kokiri Sword into its foot. "They're natural Link unfortunately. The good news is the large Stalchild only appears when you've slain at least several of its allies. However seeing how you've already killed six it's no wonder it appeared. On the other hand it'll burn away when exposed to sunlight." Navi replied as Link was batted to the ground and pummeled with boney fists. Spitting up a trickle of blood he shouted, "Please tell me dawn is breaking soon because I don't know how much longer I can hold out!"

At that moment the sun rose slowly into the sky and the large Stalchild burned away into ashes. Sheathing his blade Link scampered towards the drawbridge into town with Navi flying behind him. Once inside Link noticed a store with a sign saying, "Kordan's General Store: One-Stop place for all your personal needs!" Realizing that while he had his home's sacred sword Link didn't have anything else to protect him except his clothes that had been blessed by Kokiri Forest's spiritual energies. "Think they have something of a shield I could use Navi?" He asked her as she zipped around his head. "Wouldn't hurt to look but why? Don't you think the Kokiri Sword is enough?" Shaking his head Link retorted, "Unless I have a sturdy shield to help lessen the blows I take I'll be an absolute mess before I even meet the princess. Whoever she may be that is." Crossing her arms and pouting in a cutesy fashion Navi flew underneath Link's green cap and the blonde lad walked into the general store.

Once inside a large burly man stood behind a counter and was none other than the owner himself Kordan.

"Hello little man how can I help you today? I have bombs, potions, arrows and only the finest crafted shields known throughout Hyrule!" He greeted Link warmly with a toothy smile. Peeking his small head up from underneath the big counter Link replied, "You wouldn't happen to have a shield for someone of my stature would you?" With a chuckle Kordan turned towards the shelf in the back and plopped down on the counter a large iron shield. "This is known as the Hylian Shield due to its front being engraved with the symbols of the Royal Hylian Family. Right now it's the only brand I own but if you come back later like say a day or two I could probably have a smaller one crafted for you much like the Hylian Shield if ya like little man." Kordan told Link as the boy smiled and replied, "Really? Thanks mister! I promise I'll be back later to pick up my custom made shield!" As Link turned to leave Kordan laughed heartily and said, "It's always a pleasure when it comes to helping people with their needs!"

Leaving Kordan's shop and walking past a water fountain Navi flew out of his cap and asked, "Are you certain you're gonna wait another day or two to get the extra protection you wanted Link? Didn't you say it was important to you to have more than just a sword?" Walking out the northern exit Link responded, "Yeah I did but right now we have an important date with the princess at the castle. Wouldn't want to keep her waiting and all that." Sighing Navi zipped around Link's head as she said, "You have a point there. I just hope there aren't going to be too many hassles getting to her." Once they were on the castle grounds Link noticed a large guard post off to the right. "Security gonna a little tight if there's a post..." Link muttered as he crossed his arms. Flying high above Navi replied, "Even so it looks like there isn't a guard in sight Link. Maybe this is our chance to sneak in and meet the princess!" With a smirk Link raised a fist in the air and told her, "Let's flurry then Navi my pal!" Flying under his cap again Link and Navi ventured up to the front gate of Hyrule Castle.

Once there Link saw that the front door was slightly opened and as curious as he was the blonde lad tiptoed over to it and peeked inside the castle. A long corridor with a red carpet laid before his eyes and in a whisper Link said, "Sure is fancy inside. Just look at all those suits of armor Navi." Kicking his head from under his cap Navi whispered back angrily, "That's because it's a castle you idiot! Of course it would have things such as suits of armor!" Grumbling under his breath Link slowly opened the door the rest of the way so not to cause unneeded noise and began causally walking down the corridor. At the end there was a double door leading to what could only be the throne room where a man with orange hair was kneeling before the king in his throne. Slyly leaning up against one door that was close whereas the other was wide open Link eavesdropped on the conversation the man was having with the king while being hidden from sight. "Your majesty I am but a humble man heralding from Gerudo Desert. I am offering my services to help keep Hyrule safe from the growing population of monsters that roam our wonderful lands. Please find it in your heart to accept my offer since I care for Hyrule just as much as you, its king." The orange haired man told the king.

With a hand to his beard the king replied, "I appreciate the offer and I humbly accept it my good man. Right now I have guards stationed in every region to help dwindle the monsters' spawning rate. I even have at least one soldier at a post near Zora's Domain. Only when the monsters have completely gotten out of control shall I summon you for aid. Only thing I ask of you now is your name my good sir." Looking up at the king the man with the orange hair said, "My name? I am Dracule Ganondorf. I will gladly serve you when the time comes by the way and with that I take my leave." His heart raced when the boy heard Ganondorf announce himself and as such Link sped off deep within Hyrule Castle. "That's him! That's the one who killed The Great Deku Tree with the spider! I'm not blindly rushing in though since I need to find that princess! I only stayed to hear what he had to say to the king and it's a load of crock if ya ask me!" Link yelled in his mind as he found himself running into the Royal Garden by complete accident.

At the far end of the garden was a girl in a long flowing white dress pacing back and forth. "Oh why don't you listen to me father? Why can't you see that he's speaking nothing but false promises?" She said while holding her arms close to her chest. Walking up to her Link asked, "Excuse me? You wouldn't happen to know where I can find the castle's resident princess by any chance?" Gasping and turning towards the blonde forest boy the girl replied, "I'm the princess that you are looking for. What do you want little boy?" Growling and stomping his foot Link told her, "We're about roughly the same age! Don't call me a little boy since you're a little child yourself!" Giggling the princess said, "Sorry about that I suppose my status as the kingdom's princess got to my head a little. Let's try that again okay? I'm Princess Zelda and how can I be of service to you young man?" Crossing his arms with a cheery smile he replied, "That's better. My name is Link and I've come from Kokiri Forest to ask for your guidance on a journey I've taken up."

Zelda gasped again as she grabbed Link's hands and asked, "Did you say you came from the forest? Then that means you have the Spiritual Stone of the Forest right?" Nodding his head and pulling the Kokiri Emerald from his pocket he retorted, "Yup it's right here. The Great Deku Tree gave it to me before he passed away. He also said there were two other ones for both the mountain and lake. Think you can point me in the right direction?" Looking Link in the eyes sincerely Zelda told him, "The Spiritual Stone of the Mountain, the Goron's Ruby, should be on Death mountain, right above Kakariko Village. Before you go however allow me to tell you a little story." His smile vanished as he quietly sat on the grass and replied, "Okay but don't go prattling on. I kinda have a short attention span. Plus I'd like to finish my quest as quickly as possible..." Zelda giggled as she asked, "What's the rush? You have a girlfriend waiting for you at home or something?"

Turning his head and blushing a bit Zelda giggled once more before saying, "Three nights ago I started having dreams. Dreams that involved dark and ominous clouds. A man named Ganondorf must represent those dark clouds. I say this because when he arrived earlier I felt the same evil presence as the dark clouds in my dreams. However...the dark clouds vanished when a boy holding a green emerald and a blue forest fairy floating by his side appeared in my dream last night." Pointing at himself Link asked, "You think that the boy and his fairy were Navi and I?" Nodding her head Zelda continued, "I strongly believe my dreams are prophetic and as such I ask that you help me stop Ganondorf from attempting to steal the Goddesses' sacred and holy relic...The Triforce." With widen eyes Link asked as well, "The Triumphant Forks? What power do these utensils hold that a lone desert man would so much as kill The Great Deku Tree in order to obtain them?" Clenching her fists tightly Zelda slapped Link across the face and the boy fell ass over tea kettle afterwards.

"I said the Triforce, not Triumphant Forks! Apparently you also have a hearing problem to go along with that short attention span of yours! Now then allow me now to explain how such a force came into being..." Zelda scolded as Link rubbed his aching face and Navi giggled hysterically under his green cap. "In the beginning the land of Hyrule was shrouded in darkness. It wasn't even called Hyrule for that matter. T'was nothing more than an empty space within the cosmos, devoid of life and light. However...from the heavens three goddesses descended upon the darkness. Din with her flaming arms cultivated the land and gave birth to the earth that we stand on right now. Nayru with her judgment filled the land with order to maintain balance among those that the third goddess gave birth to. Farore with her loving heart breathed life in the land and allowed the species that roam these lands now to inhabit them. Before the deities left for the heavens again a golden power that was the very embodiment of they power was left behind." Raising his arm Link asked, "And this golden power? That's what The Triforce is and what Ganondorf is after?" Nodding her head in silence Link rose to his feet and grumbled, "Well he's not getting it. I'll do everything in my power to help you prevent him from obtaining such a power Princess Zelda."

Turning towards him Zelda said, "Thanks Link it means a lot to me. Should Ganondorf ever lay his hands on such a relic only chaos and death awaits Hyrule. Now before you leave allow my nanny Impa to escort you up to Death Mountain as well as let me tell you the location of the other spiritual stone." As a slim woman came waltzing up behind Link the princess cleared her throat before saying, "The Spiritual Stone of the Lake, the Zora's Sapphire, should be in the hands of King Zora of Zora's Domain. With that may the Goddesses smile upon you Link." Bowing before Zelda and then turning towards her nanny Link said, "I'm ready when you are Impa." Shaking her head though Impa replied, "Even if you make it up Death Mountain the proud Goron Leader Darunia shall not allow you entry to his chamber so you can acquire the Goron Ruby without first showing ties to the Royal Family. Allow me to teach you a song that I would sing to Zelda to lull her to sleep since she was an infant. You do have an instrument handy right?" Nodding his head and pulling out Saria hand made ocarina Impa placed her fingers in her mouth and began to whistle a tune.

The melody was like that of a mother bird singing her fledglings to sleep and a mother singing sweetly to her child while holding them tenderly in her arms. A tear rolled down Link's cheek at the beauty of the tune since it made him realize how much he wish he knew the tenderness of his birth mother. Sure Saria was an excellent substitute but upon hearing such a melody the real thing would of been more special. Not knowing how his mother died was just adding salt to the wound but wiping the tear away Link brought his lips to the mouth piece of the ocarina Saria gave him. After playing back the same majestic tune Link felt a rush of energy through his veins and it was then known he had learned Zelda's Lullaby. Afterwards Impa escorted Link out of Hyrule Castle and back into the fields. Meanwhile back in The Lost Woods Saria was seated neatly on a stump humming an energetic tune and suddenly felt the same rush of energy as Link did. Stopping her tune to close her eyes and clutch her chest Saria whispered, "I've felt it Link. I've felt our indirect kiss since you had just used my gift just now. Link...when I said I poured my heart and soul into making that ocarina for you...I meant it my love."

Edited 12 Nov 2011 by Spirit Shaman 23 (see edit history)

[Ganny 285]

Things I will advise:

You should use more commas. Right now, they're pretty sparse. Remember that, in a complex sentence where the dependent clause precedes the independent clause, a comma should be used to separate the two.

Example:

"After playing back the same majestic tune(,) Link felt a rush of energy through his veins(,) and it was then known...."

Everything from "After" to "tune" is part of a dependent clause that is placed before the rest of the sentence, so you should set it off with a comma. Also, there should be a comma between "veins" and "and" because that's the transition between two independent clauses. A good rule of thumb: whenever there is a conjunction (and, or, but) and then a change in the subject, a comma should go before the conjunction.

Likewise, it's good practice to place commas after phrases that begin a sentence.

Example:

"Leaving Kordan's shop and walking past a water fountain(,) Navi flew out of his cap and asked...."

Everything from "Leaving" to "fountain" is part of a participial phrase you have beginning that sentence, so you should take care to set it off. You tend to begin your sentences with phrases a lot, so remembering to include these commas can add very well to the general flow of your writing.

Also, I'd like to talk a little about dialogue.

Whenever the speaker changes, you should put them on a new line. This helps break up dialogue and make it easier for people to tell who is saying what.

Example:

What you have:

"Oh Link! Wake up sweetie! You'll be late for training!" Saria shouted with a cheery smile smeared across her face and Link awoke with a jump. "Gah! What the hell was that for Saria? You almost scared the living day lights outta me!" Link responded as Saria giggled in return. "Don't tell me you've forgotten about your sword training have you? All the Kokiri children have to learn how to wield at least one type of weapon should the forest ever be invaded."

What it should be (with proper new lines):

"Oh Link! Wake up sweetie! You'll be late for training!" Saria shouted with a cheery smile smeared across her face and Link awoke with a jump.

"Gah! What the hell was that for Saria? You almost scared the living day lights outta me!" Link responded as Saria giggled in return.

"Don't tell me you've forgotten about your sword training have you? All the Kokiri children have to learn how to wield at least one type of weapon should the forest ever be invaded."

There are also a lot of missing commas in the thing above, so you should see if you can point them out

Also, the term "novelization" is p. inaccurate; because it's a fan fiction, it's not particularly novel. But generally, I think you'd benefit from a little reading on basic good punctuation and other conventions. It makes everything more comprehensible and hecktons better.

[Spirit Shaman 23 0]

Thanks Ganondorf333 for such insightful/useful advice. This was admittedly kinda rushed and as such I didn't take the proper time to check over my work for proper punctuation and the such. For the most part it is at least an interesting read right? I only called it a novelization though because I'm basically just writing the game as if it were a book much like Harry Potter. I can see where you're getting at though with it being a fan fiction and I'll also take care to write my fiction properly from now on.

[2356 23]

>10 years old

>Sloppy makeout sessions with his mother

All I can think of is Hero of Time now... Thanks... Thanks a lot.

[Dark_One 207]

I'm basically just writing the game as if it were a book

Wiping her tears on his green tunic Saria looked Link in the eyes and brought their lips together for another loving kiss. With tears in her eyes again Saria wrapped her arms tighter around Link's waist as she continued kissing him. After sharing another kiss with her dearly beloved Saria broke away from Link to pull out from her pocket a clay peach colored ocarina.

I seem to only remember Link running away desperately.

Did I miss this part?

Olol, but no. This isn't horrible, like some other peoples' stuff.

Gan's the local GramPo, in case you couldn't tell :/

[Ganny 285]

But, Dark_One

I did not talk about a single ounce of grammar in that post :<

That is what we smart people call orthography.

Also, notice the absence of commas in what you quoted :<

[Dark_One 207]

Olol, Gan.

Us normal folk don't care for your newfangled orthomalicography

And yeah, I did.

[Spirit Shaman 23 0]

Olol, Gan.

Us normal folk don't care for your newfangled orthomalicography

And yeah, I did.

Lol Yeah I don't normally used orthomalicography because I'm "one of you normal folk who don't care for that newfangled form of writing" and just write the way I feel like. Oh and thanks for the compliment because I, unlike other fanfiction writers, at least try my hard to put heart into writing fanfiction. Not to say there aren't good fanfiction at all its just I can see where you were going with saying "This isn't horrible, like some other people's stuff" since I have seen some piss poor fictions unless the intention of it is to be in the parody/humor genre. Anyways here's my newest chapter to my fanfiction.

Chapter 3 – Between A Rock and Teeth

As Link stood in Hyrule Field Impa stood next to him and asked, "You know that once you've reached Death Mountain I can't guide you no further right?" Nodding his head in silence Link looked at his ocarina and thought, "Was that the power of the song or something else? Sure I've heard that the power of music is strong but that energy...it felt...familiar." Shaking his head and placing Saria's ocarina in his pocket the blonde novice swordsman followed Impa as they walked over to a winding staircase leading to Kakariko Village. A rural village with a large windmill in the back as the village's pride and joy. What is was used for though no one knew. Anyways the traveling duo had made their way towards the western exit where a Hylian guard stood tall and proud with his spear at the ready. "Halt ye knaves! None shall pass to Death Mountain without first showing ties to the Royal Family!" The guard said as Impa stood before him with her arms tightly crossing her chest and staring at the man very crossly.

"I am Impa, the princess' nanny since she was but an infant. I have orders from her to escort this young man up to the Gorons on Death Mountain. Open this gate or face my wrath." Impa demanded as the guard saluted her nervously and clicked his spear on the ground. "Y-yes Ms. Impa, right away! Sorry for the holdup!" He sputtered as the guard ran to the other end of the iron barred gate and pulled it open. Nodding her head Impa led Link up the mountain path as the Hylian guard returned to his post at the gate. "Wow the Royal Family sure has a lot of power when it comes to things like security and the such." Navi told Link from underneath his green cap. Nodding his head the lad replied, "Yeah I'll say Navi. Hey! Who said you could make yourself at home under my cap? I hope you don't give me head lice..." Giggling like a little child Navi ruffled Link's hair as she told him in a playful tone, "Gonna give, give, give, give you lice all your life! Gonna give, give, give, give you lice because that's what I like to do!" Slapping his head as an attempt to squash his fairy companion which was unsuccessful since she escaped in time Impa stopped to turned towards him. "This is as far as I'll go Link. From here on out you shall traverse Death Mountain on your own. However...this is for you from the princess. Use it wisely." Impa said as she reached into her pocket and handed Link an orange rupee worth two hundred single rupees.

Accepting the gift Link realized that back in town he had ordered a custom made shield without knowing he was dirt poor. Before getting this gift from Impa by order of Princess Zelda he had nothing to pay with should he had actually returned in time to retrieve his shield from Kordan. "Thanks Impa and tell Zelda I have gladly accepted such a present. Now I can actually buy my shield I ordered back down in town." Link replied as Impa nodded before vanishing in a puff of smoke. Eyes widened in wonderment he said, "Whoa that was sudden! Is she magic or something?" Flying around his head Navi retorted, "I've heard about people who use stealth like moves with smokescreens for cover. I believe they're called ninjas. That or assassins I could be easily mixing them up." Placing the rupee into his wallet that hung from his belt alongside his satchel full of Deku Seeds for his slingshot Link crossed his arms and replied, "Those two sound very similar so what's the deal if you use one term more often than the other? Never mind though since let's just flurry on up to that Goron Leader. What was his name again? Darmani?" Headbutting him Navi told Link, "His name was Darunia idiot! Holy crap the princess wasright! You do have a hearing problem!"

Rubbing his head Link growled before being plowed to the ground by a long legged and large red insect. "Link be careful! That's a Tektite! An insect that will lung at its prey into submission!" The small blue fairy shouted as he rolled out of the way from another jump from the enemy. Unsheathing his sword Link lunged at the Tektite and brought his blade down across its eye. Screeching in pain the monster limped away only to bring backup. Now that there was three Tektites Link brandished the Kokiri Sword asking, "What's with monsters bringing in the Calvary for me lately?" Nimbly dodging jumps from the Tektites since he was a spry young boy Navi retorted, "Maybe the God of Death wants to see you as soon as possible?" Slashing the Tektites away Link laughed sarcastically responding, "Oh hardy ha Navi that was pure comedic gold. You should receive a reward. Not! Ya!" Leaping into the air Link jammed his blade into one Tektite and swiftly slashed the other two monsters in the eye. Afterwards the three creatures vanished in wisps of black smoke.

Sheathing his sword Link brushed himself off and told Navi, "Now if the world is done throwing sheep to the slaughter at me let's flurry to that Dodongo fellow." Headbutting him again because of saying Darunia's name wrong the two wandered up the mountain path. At the end was the entrance to the Goron's home known as Goron City. After walking through the cave's front entrance Link saw several people who looked like rocks brought to life through magic. "Oh wow who knew rocks could be people. These must be the Gorons huh Navi?" Link asked her as Navi nodded her head in silence. Afterwards the two wandered down three flights of stairs before standing in front of a large stone door shut tightly. "Me thinks you should play that song Impa taught you. After all Link she said only those with ties to the Royal Family will be allowed an audience with the Proud Goron Leader Darunia." Navi told him as she zipped around Link's head. "Do I? It makes me sad hearing such a majestic melody that painfully reminds me I never knew my real mother each time I hear it. Although we may never finish our quest if I don't I suppose." Link replied as he pulled out Saria's ocarina. Putting his lips to the mouth piece he started playing the very sweet and loving tune known as Zelda's Lullaby. The same tune that had the same emotional feeling of being sung to by a very loving person.

Once he finished playing a sudden rush of energy flowed through his veins again as well as a loud billowing voice asking, "Who plays that which can only be from Hyrule's Royal Family? Dost thou wish an audience with me, Darunia, Proud Goron Leader?" Squeaking out a very terrified answer of agreement the large stone door before Link slowly rose up. After walking into the Goron's inner chamber with his fairy companion returning under the blonde lad's green cap Link stood before a burly Goron with bulging biceps. "Excuse me? Mr. Goron sir? May I ask you of something?" Link squeaked out from fear of being crushed by such a menacing looking fellow. However to his surprise the Goron smiled warmly at him and with a hearty laugh he replied, "Oh forgive my natural booming voice child! I mean you no harm! Ask me anything and I'll try my hardest to comply! Oh ho!" Warming up to the jolly Goron Link then asked, "Oh good then I suppose it won't be a hassle if I asked for the Spiritual Stone of the Mountain, the Goron's Ruby?" Eying Link the Goron retorted swiftly, "I shall not give you our sacred relic."

Crossing his arms the blonde lad pouted while Darunia added, "I won't give it to you because I was already threaten to hand it over by a man from the desert. I'm sorry but ever since he blocked Dodongo's Cavern so we Gorons are cut from our supply of rocks I can't just hand over such a sacred relic such as the Goron's Ruby." Zipping around his head Navi asked the Goron angrily, "But aren't you surrounded by rocks? You are in a cavern like city after all right? What makes the rocks from this Dodongo's Cavern so special?" Swatting Navi away the Goron replied, "It's because the rocks from Dodongo's Cavern are simply more delicious than just those around the outside of Death Mountain or even inside Goron City." Fuming by now the small fairy shouted, "Then why didn't you just stock up before this whole mess happened?" Shaking his head Darunia told her, "We would have but at the same time we didn't know he would just appear so suddenly. He did just randomly appear in a puff of black smoke and demanded from me the Goron's Ruby after all." Calming down a bit Navi said, "Oh...you do have a point there...sorry for losing my temper..."

While the Goron chuckled heartily Link clenched his fists tightly and seethed under his breath. "So...Ganondorf thought killing The Great Deku Tree wasn't enough? Now he wants to starve you Gorons to death by cutting you from you most preferred supply of rocks? ...I won't allow him to cause anyone anymore suffering! I'll do everything in my power to stop such a madman!" Link proclaimed as the Goron Leader chuckled. "Oh ho! It warms my heart to know you'd be willing to put your life on the line for us inhabitants of Hyrule! Very well then if you can unblock Dodongo's Cavern as well as slay the beast that the man so casually left behind as to add salt to the wound I shall give you the Goron's Ruby as a reward! Oh ho!" With a cheery smile Link asked him, "Really? You would?" With another hearty laugh the Goron answered, "Oh ho! You bet little man! But first I just want you to play a song for old man Darunia here okay?" His cheery smile vanishing and face faulting to the ground Link mumbled sarcastically, "Fantastic..." Darunia then told the boy, "However I'm looking forward to hearing a song full of energy and excitement. From time to time when I ventured down from Death Mountain in the past I would hear such a song coming from the forest. If you could my dear boy...could you perhaps go there and play me that song upon learning it and returning to me?"

Rising to his feet Link crossed his arms and replied, "Okay I suppose it wouldn't hurt to go. Besides...it gives me a chance to..." Immediately Link's heart raced as he thought of meeting Saria again. Even though in the past when he was around her it was a bit confusing as to why he started harboring romantic feelings right now towards the one who was like a surrogate mother to him. The more he thought of Saria the more Link realized that feeling this loving way towards such a tender and caring person filled him with the exciting thought of stop wasting time thinking about seeing her again and actually doing it. With a smile smeared across his face Link told Darunia, "Just wait right here Doppelganger and I'll learn that song for you!" Headbutting Link for saying Darunia's name wrong yet again Link grumbled as he grabbed Navi and stuffed her under his green cap before leaving Darunia's Chamber. Outside Link mumbled, "Humph! I just wish I didn't have to trek back so far. Can't there be something of a shortcut I can take to lessen the time?" Scratching his head vigorously from underneath his cap Navi asked, "Don't you think this would be the perfect opportunity for you to easily let a couple more days pass so you can get your shield? If so wouldn't you agree that walking all the way from Death Mountain to Kokiri Forest and back towards this way your custom made shield in Hyrule Castle Town will be ready for you to tackle Dodongo's Cavern properly?"

Realizing she spoke nothing but the truth Link whined, "But my feet will have fallen off by the time we got to the damn cave!" Kicking his head from underneath his cap Navi shouted, "Stop whining like a baby and get your ass in gear!" With that Link scampered off pouting the entire way to Kokiri Forest. After carefully avoiding the dangerously large Peahat from before Link had returned home to Kokiri Forest. Sonia, a Kokiri girl much like Saria's age, greeted Link upon his arrival telling him, "Welcome home Link. I know it'll take you awhile before you can strike down that evil man that killed The Great Deku Tree but everyone here is rooting for ya! Oh yeah and Saria is waiting patiently for you in The Lost Woods." Dropping to his feet in despair Link whined again, "Oh damn it all! Since I have a crappy sense of direction and Saria was the only one to successfully guide me through those damn woods how the bloody hell am I suppose to meet her now since I'll have to trek those godforsaken woods alone?" Giggling Sonia lifted Link up replying, "Don't you worry your little head Link. I know those woods just as much as Saria so I'll guide you to her." Whimpering while being dragged across the ground Sonia guided Link through the mysterious Lost Woods and into The Sacred Meadow, a secluded divine area deep within The Lost Woods.

Once there Link was greeted by a warm and familiar face at the front gate to The Sacred Meadow. "Link...I'm glad to see you again my love." Saria said as Sonia dropped the blonde lad and left. Running over to him and embracing Link tightly in her arms the green haired lass locked lips with Link while humming gleefully. Embracing Saria tightly in his own arms Navi flew out from underneath Link's cap saying, "As much as I adore the thought of you two sweethearts being all loving with each other may I remind you Link of your promise to Darunia?" As Saria licked Link's lips she asked him, "Hm? Is there something you need from me sweetie?" Nuzzling her neck Link answered, "Yeah I do Saria. Could you be perhaps be the one singing an energetic and joyful song?" Breaking free from their embrace Saria cleared her throat and asked, "Oh? Could you perhaps be thinking of this?" She than started humming the same fast tempo and energetic song she was humming from before. The melody that swam through the air was that of children playing and a joyous celebration among all beings that lived. Link couldn't help but tap his feet in rhythm to the tune. By the end Saria giggled and twirled around playfully.

Pulling out the ocarina she had given him Link played back the same tune. Once he was finished energy flowed through him yet again and at the same time Link had learned Saria's Song. He also realized that Saria was glowing with an aura and asked, "What's going on Saria? Why are you resonating?" Giggled she retorted, "I'll only answer your question when you've answer me this. Have you've been experiencing a rush of energy every time you play that ocarina I made you?" Nodding his head slowly in agreement Saria walked over to Link and replied while holding his shoulders with her face close to his, "Our souls are being connected my darling Link. Every time you play my hand made ocarina a portion of my soul is being fused with yours. I meant it quite literally when I told you I poured my heart and soul into making that ocarina for you sweetie." Blushing and turning his head Link queried, "Why? I know you love me more than like a surrogate mother but really? Why link our souls?" Pulling his face back to hers and licking his lips Saria said, "You'll find out soon enough Link my darling." Flying over to her Navi started tugging the green haired lass' locks yelling, "That's lovely and all but if you don't mind Saria we have to hurry back to get the Goron's Ruby!"

Yelping and swatting Navi away Saria hugged Link before saying, "Just be careful out there okay Link? I'd hate to see the one I love die so young." Hugging her in return before leaving the meadow Link replied, "I'll try my hardest. You're my dearest friend and I'd hate to know you were miserable." However once him and Navi were back in The Lost Woods Link was returned to the entrance of The Lost Woods in Kokiri Forest when taking a blind turn down a corridor. Night had fallen by the time he finished visiting Saria again and decided to bolt it back to Hyrule Castle Town. With Navi under his cap again and running away from the large Peahat the sun rose high into the sky once Link had finished slaying the large Stalchild that died unjustly by mere burning up in the morning sun a few days ago. With blood dripping wounds Link walked back over to Kordan's General Store to retrieve his shield. Once there Kordan warmly greeted him again saying, "Where have you've been little guy? I've just gotten done crafting your custom made Hylian Shield you asked for yesterday!"

Kordan plopped down on the counter a Hylian Shield half the size of the usual ones with an owl engraved on the front whereas the others had an eagle. "For you little guy I present to you the Hero's Shield! Made for a small warrior like yourself that's just as sturdy as a regular Hylian Shield. And it's all yours for the low price of eighty rupees." Digging into his wallet Link pulled out the orange rupee and asked, "Um...you have change for a two hundred rupee?" With a chortle Kordan snatched up the orange rupee and took from the shelf behind him a bottle of red liquid. "Tell ya what? I'll throw in this bottle of red potion and the total with come to one hundred and twenty rupees. I'll be back with your change in a second." He said as Link silently nodded his head. After going into the backroom Kordan came back with four red rupees, worth twenty rupees each. "Hopefully with your Hero's Shield and bottle of red potion you'll take care next time you get into a scrap okay?" Kordan asked as Link placed his money back into his wallet, latched his new shield onto his back and the potion into his pocket.

"Don't worry about me okay? I'm sure once I take a nice relaxing bath I'll be fine. Thanks for the shield and potion anyways!" Link said as he turned to leave. Soon after Link made a bee line back towards Goron City and after sneaking past both the Kakariko guard and Tektites the blonde novice swordsman was back in Darunia's Chamber. Pulling out his present from Saria Link played her song, filling the room with lively music. "How was that Darunia? Was it energetic enough and the same song you heard before?" Link asked as Darunia stood there silently. After waving his hands in front of the Goron's face Darunia let out a bellow before dancing wildly. "Oh ho! Yes! Such energy! I can't control myself! I must dance!" Darunia bellowed as he danced wildly and flailed his bulky arms. Once he had finished the burly Goron patted Link heavily on the back and as the boy laid in a heap on the floor the Goron Leader said, "Thank you my dear boy for allowing me to feel so much energy! Every time I heard that song in the past I would dance uncontrollably it's that great of a song! Now then you shall now leave to clear out Dodongo's Cavern! Oh ho!" Link grumbled into the floor as he replied sarcastically again, "Fantastic..."

Surprisingly though since he had just finished using the ocarina Saria enchanted Link felt yet another surge of energy flow through his body and rose to his feet. "Alright since maybe that's the reason she's linking our souls I gotta flurry over to that cavern. If what he said was true then that large boulder I saw on the way up is the one blocking Dodongo's Cavern." Link thought to himself. Turning towards Darunia to bid him farewell the lad sprinted back outside where he stood before a large boulder. Noticing a black object with petals Link bent down and plucked it up. However there was a hissing sound much like that of a lit fuse and Navi yelled while flying out from under Link's green cap, "Link you idiot that's a Bomb Flower! Toss it before you blow yourself to smithereens!" Yelling in shock he threw the Bomb Flower with all his might at the boulder and the path leading inside Dodongo's Cavern was revealed after a loud explosion. "Wow nice job actually. You cleared the opening to Dodongo's Cavern even though you nearly killed yourself." Navi told Link as he unsheathed his sword and armed himself with his new Hero's Shield. Looking at his fairy companion Link replied, "Well then time to bomb ourselves some Dodongos Navi!"

Sighing before returning under his cap she said, "I don't want you touching another one of those dangerous things ever again Link..." Shrugging his shoulders the duo entered the dark, dank cavern. The inside was warm and the deeper Link traversed the hotter the temperature rose. After reaching a secluded area with a pit of lava in the center a loud roar bellowed from above. Feverishly checking his surroundings Link saw a large Dodongo, dinosaur like creatures that breathed flames from their maws, leap down from a ledge high above. Letting out a fierce roar at the boy it knocked onto the ground from its jump the large Dodongo inhaled deeply. "Link look out! It's about to use its flaming breath!" Navi shouted as Link smirked before kneeling on the ground with his shield held in front of his body. While Navi flew high above screaming bloody murder the Dodongo unleashed its fire breath on Link who actually repelled its attack with his shield. Quickly he sprinted towards the Dodongo and jammed his blade into its left eye. Blood dripping to the floor the monstrous dinosaur tossed Link across the room, dislodging the Kokiri Sword from its eye in the process. Roaring in pain the Dodongo stampeded towards the novice swordsman to attempt ramming him with its massive horn. Once again Link surprising halted the beast by putting up his Hero's Shield. Astonished at how dense the shield was Navi thought to herself, "Could Link actually slay King Dodongo with just the Kokiri Sword and Hero's Shield?"

Roaring once more King Dodongo inhaled and spewed flames at Link a second time. Blocking them again with his shield Link noticed another Bomb Flower and just as the monstrous dinosaur opened its maw to spew fire once more Link plucked the Bomb Flower. With all his might the tyke flung the explosive into King Dodongo's mouth and the creature swallowed it whole. After a small explosion erupted in its stomach the creature fell to the ground and Link rushed in to jam the Kokiri Sword into its forehead. With this final blow the large reptilian monstrosity roared its last bellow and rolled into the lave pit where it died a magma filled death. Link brandished the Kokiri Sword in triumph saying, "Another bites the dust! That Goron's Ruby is as good as mine!" Flying back down to her partner Navi kissed his cheek telling Link, "Sorry I flew off like that. I was a real coward during this fight. Hope you find it in your heart to forgive me for abandoning you like that Link..." Laughing as he patted her head with his fingers Link replied, "It's okay Navi I would never get mad at you for something like that. Now come on let's get outta of here." Giggling cheerfully Navi flew back to her usual spot and the duo left Dodongo's Cavern.

Outside Darunia and two other Gorons were waiting to greet the young hero. "Oh ho! You've done well my dear boy! The moment I heard that roar I knew you were facing King Dodongo the Infernal Dinosaur! On top of that you've also allowed us to feast once more on the delicious Dodongo's Cavern rock! I can't thank you enough my dear boy! Take that which I promised: The Goron's Ruby! Oh ho!" Darunia bellowed as he reached out his hand to Link. In his bulky digits was a ruby perched neatly in a V-shaped golden brace. Taking it from the Goron Leader and putting it in his pocket Link replied, "Thanks Darunia because now all that's left is the Zora's Sapphire. Suppose I should get going then." Before Link had a chance to leave Darunia told him, "Before you leave though you should climb to the top of Death Mountain. There the Great Fairy should bestow upon you a new power to help you grow in strength in order to take down the desert man. Also with the Goron's Ruby we the Gorons have accepted you as our newest Sworn Brother." Darunia then turned towards the other two Gorons and in return they turned towards Link uttering, "A goodbye hug for our newest Sworn Brother!" Link however knew how strong these people were and the thought of a hug from them had him scampering away in fear screaming bloody murder.

Oh yeah almost forgot to mention to you Dark_One yeah Link more or less just ran away after getting the Fairy Ocarina but since this is suppose to be a fanfiction some things might be different. For one example in this chapter Link got the Hero's Shield from Majora's Mask instead of the actual wooden shield who's name escapes me at the moment. ((Was it Deku Shield?))

[Ganny 285]

Lol Yeah I don't normally used orthomalicography because I'm "one of you normal folk who don't care for that newfangled form of writing" and just write the way I feel like.

Orthography is also known as spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

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"orthomalicography"

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how...

[Chimetals 344]

Gan's the local GramPo, in case you couldn't tell :/

i also like to partake of grammar and commas, however, you wont see me using apostrophes or capitalization. theres a shortage of capital letters in my area, and all of my rationed apostrophes go into quotation marks and commas. i must also confess to using spellcheck, but not giant words to describe grammar. other things, yes, but not that.

[Ganny 285]

Orthography isn't grammar though they're two completely different things.

that's the point of me saying orthography, which isn't at all that giant when compared to "capitalization, punctuation, spelling, hyphenation, and word-breaks." It's a pretty simple word with understandable etymology WHY DOES NO ONE UNDERSTAND ME MY LIFE IS TOO HARD

[Chimetals 344]

grammatical emo is emo.

jkjk. its just that the other words are used more, while "orthography" is something i hadnt even heard until this thread. also, im p sure "word-breaks" has been replaced by "spaces"? or else ive been lumping "word-breaks" with "hyphenation" this whole time.

also, this was conveniently todays webcomic.

welp, i looked at the wiki page, and theyre different, but the average shmoe isnt gonna know said difference without an explanation or wiki page. and even then, theyll probably go "theyre still the same, right?". orthography being how its written (spelling and punctuation) and grammar being sentence construction. also, "grammar" books teach spelling and punctuation, killing off the term "orthography" as kids associate those concepts with the word "grammar".

now i want my interrobang again. and my exclamaticomma/interrocomma.