Fan Fiction ❯ Professional Hero ❯ Farewell to the sages ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter 2 - Farewell to the sages

Link ran up to Death Mountain, wanting to say goodbye to Darunia and return the Megaton hammer. He jumped on the giant leaf of the magic bean he planted all those years ago to take a short cut. A few moments later he ran into the cave to see his bloodbrother. He jumped all the way down to the centre and knocked on Darunia's door. His son, Link, opened up.

"Link! What a pleasure, how can we help the Hero of Time?"

Link handed the Megaton hammer over to the son of his brother. The poor boy nearly fell to the ground, but he managed to get back up and carried it inside. Darunia stood there with a big smile.

"Link! Good to see you!"

Link shook his hand and looked at Darunia's son putting the hammer on a small table, which crumbled under the weight.

"I must say, he's strong."

Darunia nodded.

"He comes from a line of mighty Gorons."

"I don't know how to say this, but many Gorons I have met aren't really brave."

Darunia looked at Link.

"I must say that Gorons rather be on their own, but..."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, I've met many Gorons in my journeys and those I met hoped on their heroes to resort their issues rather than handling it themselves. Not the Gorons of Death Mountain off course. There wasn't much they could do against a dragon, but Goth was no match for a decent Goron, and I can know, I was a decent Goron at the time."

Link saw Darunia's look.

"I'll explain later sometime, but now I must say goodbye."

"You've just got here."

"I'm sorry, I'm leaving for some time. But I will return. Just train your son good, heroism doesn't come with strength or might, but bravery and courage."

Darunia nodded and bid Link farewell.

Link left through the corridor leading to the Lost Woods. He past a few trees, carefully watching his surroundings, until he reached the waterpassage to Zora Fountain. He dived into the water and a few moments later he resurfaced in front of the waterfall. He took out his ocarina (okay, Zelda's ocarina, but he still had it, so) and played the Royal melody to open the entrance. He wondered if the ice in the Fountain finally had melted. He hoped so, then he could take the shortcut to Lake Hylia. He entered the fountain and resisted the urge to dive into the inviting water. He stopped and looked around if he didn't see Princess Ruto. Several Zora looked at Link, wondering who he was since not many saw him as the Hero of Time. He continued to run to the throne room where he found princess Ruto.

"Good evening princess." Link bowed his head.

"Greetings, Hero of Time," Ruto bowed her head as well, "and what can I for my fiancée?"

"Saying goodbye, I'm afraid."

"You're leaving?"

"Just for a little while, it won't take 7 years this time."

"Where are you going?"

"I can't say, but I will return. You can be sure of that."

"Then why didn't you just leave without saying something."

"Because last time, I couldn't say goodbye, but now, I'm back in control of my life and I have the possibility to say goodbye."

"When will you come back?"

"In a month or so. I won't take long."

Ruto smiled, and then shook her head.

"Sorry, I was thinking of something different."

Link thought of what she could be thinking and suddenly, he hit him.

"Please, princess, such naughty thoughts." He now hoped she was thinking of sex.

"I'm seventeen, it's the hormones talking."

Ruto came closer.

"And you're quite handsome... for a non-Zora."

Link quickly grabbed her hand to kiss it, stopping her in her path.

"I'm sorry, princess, but I really have to go."

Link turned and ran towards the diving game. A few seconds later he felt free while he was speeding towards the cool watersurface. With a smooth dive he entered the water and swam towards the entrance to Lake Hylia.

He came out of the water, just as the sun set. He was a bit disorientated after the long swim but soon ran towards the gate. He stopped when he reached the gate. Was he gonna use the ladder, try his longshot or try to jump the gate? He didn't actually know if he could do that last thing. He should be able to do that. After all, he is the Hero of Time, and he kicked Ganondorf's butt. He concentrated for a moment and ran towards the gate to jump at the last moment. He placed his hands on the top of the gate and flipped to land on the other end.

"Fuck yes! I fucking rule!" Link shouted while he threw his hands in the air.

A hole in the ground opened and the resident Deku scrub stuck his head out to see what the ruckus was. Link realised he was looking a bit ridiculous but recovered fast.

"What?"

The scrub shrugged and got back into the ground.

"I would think so." Link grunted and started to run towards Gerudo valley.

Link slowed only down to cross the bridge over the river Hylia. When he was almost at the end, something urged him to jump the last bit. A knife struck the place where he just was. Link rolled on the ground and was ready to unshed his sword until he realised he was unarmed. He jumped towards the Gerudo who threw the knife and grabbed her wrists. She headbutted him and tried to get away.

"Now why did you do that?" Link asked. His nose didn't even hurt.

The Gerudo watched him with so much anger it scared Link. This wasn't right.

"I have a pass so I can enter the Gerudo fortress."

The Gerudo spitted in his face. Link was now totally pissed and headbutted her. The woman fell unconscious. Link wiped the blood of his forehead and looked at his assailant. He took her on his back and went towards the fortress.

The Gerudo guard recognized Link but when she saw the woman on his back, she grabbed her weapon and warned the others. Link ignored her and went to the main entrance. Nabooru came out just when he threw the woman to the ground.

"Care to explain why she attacked my?"

Nabooru looked at the woman and sighed.

"One of the followers of Ganondorf."

"Ganondorf had followers?"

"He was the king of the Gerudo. Not everyone hated that."

Link shook his head. Some people liked the madman? That was sick.

"So, why do you honour us with your visit?" Nabooru smiled a very seductive smile.

"I'm going away for some time."

Nabooru's eyes changed for just a second into something like... sorrow? Regret? Link couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"I'm sorry, but I thought it was best I came to say goodbye."

"Something WE can do to make your trip as nice as possible?"

The way she put the emphasis on we, it could only mean I.

"That's a very nice offer, but I have to make this trip alone. No offense."

"None taken," Nabooru smiled, "you may be the best looking man in Hyrule, you're not the only man in Hyrule."

Link grinned.

"Please, Nabooru, don't make this any harder than it already is. It's bad enough I still have to go to Lon Lon Ranch."

"Ooh, someone special there?"

Link thought about this. Sure he cared about Malon, just like he cared about Nabooru and Saria. But to say someone special? Then why did he leave?

"I'll go and see. When I return from my voyage, I will come back here to let you know. I'll only be away a few weeks."

"Very well," Nabooru said, "apparently I can't change your mind."

She ran her fingers from her neck down to her nice breasts.

"I have to go." Link said, knowing if he stayed a bit longer, he would give in to temptation.

Nabooru sighed as she watched the young man running back to the river Hylia.

"Too bad, Link, we could have had fun."

Link stopped when Lon Lon Ranch came in sight. He could easily call Epona with his ocarina, but he had to talk to Malon. He thought he had to talk to Malon. Did he have to talk to Malon? Link sat down in the grass and thought this over. He cared for Malon but if it was more?

"Fairy boy?"

Link looked up and saw Malon on Epona behind him.

"I wish you stopped calling me that." Link answered. "It was cute when I was ten but now, it sounds... wrong."

Malon laughed.

"So, what were you doing, just sitting here?"

"I'm leaving for a while and I was wondering how I would tell you."

"You're leaving again?"

"Not for that long, this time. I'll be back in a few weeks."

Malon smiled.

"And where are you going?"

"I can't say. I haven't told anyone and..."

"You won't tell me either. Very well, Link, but how will you get there?"

"I was hoping I could ride Epona again."

"Hm, each time you come to see me, it's to take Epona away."

"I'm sorry, but..."

Malon laughed and dismounted.

"Of course you can use Epona. I'm sure she won't object going to foreign countries with the Hero of Time."

Link smiled and mounted Epona.

"I'll take good care of her." Link said and took off.

"I know you will, fairy boy." Malon whispered.

Link arrived at Kokiri forest and left Epona at the entrance.

"Stay here, I'll be right back."

Link ran through the village and climbed up to his old house. He put the rough sketches he made for his new house on the bed, then opened his closet and thought what he would take with him on his journey. He was caught off guard in Gerudo Valley but that wouldn't happen anymore. He didn't have the Master sword anymore, but the Great Fairy sword he had found in Termina was just slightly larger. It seemed strange that the sword was once so big. He also took the gilded sword with him (you could never be to careful). He hung the mirror shield on his back and put the longshot in his tunic. After taking his bow, he was ready to leave. Just before he left his old room, he turned around and reopened his closet. With a big smile he took out the Biggoron's sword. He used this sword a lot when he was fighting against the forces of Ganondorf. After a few runs he started using this sword more than the Master sword, stating "Shields are for wusses". Link jumped down, right in front of Saria.

"Hey Link, where are you going?" she asked, pointing at Links weaponry.

"I'm going away for a while, but I'm going to be back very soon. You'll never miss me."

"I always miss you, Link."

Link smiled, and patted her on the head.

"See you later, Saria. Oh, and if a man called Alexis comes, give him the papers on my bed."

Lin turned around and ran to Epona. Mido stood next to the entrance with his arms crossed.

"Link, I have to tell you something."

Link stopped and wondered what his old bully had to say.

"When you first arrived in Kokiri forest, the Deku tree said you were destined to do great things, so I volunteered to train you to become a good warrior, but Saria became the one who raised you. I tried to harden you up by being though to you, and also because Saria played with you more than with me."

Mido was supposed to be the one that raised him? Link was stumped.

"I think you did a great job. I couldn't have turned out the way I am now if it weren't for Saria and for you."

Mido cracked a smile.

"Hm, just go, and don't take so long this time."

"How would you know how long I was away?"

Mido shrugged his shoulders.

"Don't get any bigger then."

Link laughed.

"I won't, I hope not."

Mido turned and ran towards Saria. Link left Kokiri forest to finally leave to Termina.

He had rode for several hours and it was nearly day. He had better waited to leave, but he was to eager to get going so he had left in the evening. Link didn't feel really comfortable. The last time he was on this trip, the Skull kid jumped him. Link shrugged off these stupid feelings. The Skull kid went back to Kokiri forest to his friends, and no one was gonna jump him this time. No more supernatural stuff on his way to Termina, and what could happen? He was fully armed and the Hero of Time. Link grinned and then his vision went black as he felt to the ground.