Chapter 1 The Hero Chosen by the Gods Hooves galloped across the Hyrule Field. The sunset shone red across the grass. Atop a beautiful brown Belgian Horse rode Link, the Hero Chosen by the Gods dressed in the Tunic that once (unbeknownst to him) had belonged to his father. He stopped the horse, called Epona and checked his map. “We’re here in Lanayru…†he said to himself. “So should we start with the Desert Province?†His fairy named Navi came out of his hat. “We can’t.†she said, “It’s much too hot for your horse.†“I know. We’re gonna leave her at Lon Lon Ranch with Malon.†He took off towards the ranch on Epona. * * * When they arrived at the Ranch, Malon was there waiting for him. “Link!†she said as she ran up to hug him. “Hey Mal-OOF!†Link responded as he was crushed by her hug. “Sorry about that,†she said while blushing. “It’s fine,†said the Hero while dusted himself off. “Anyway, I was wondering if you would mind looking after Epona for a bit.†“Where are you going that you can’t take her?†“To the Desert Province.†At this, Malon’s eyes became sad looking. “You ok?†asked Link. Malon looked on the verge of tears. “Make sure to come back alright!†she said. “Okay, I will.†Link promised. He left the ranch after buying a bottle of Chateau Romani, the milk with healing properties that Malon’s younger sister, Romani, had made. As he walked, he couldn’t help but wonder if Malon liked him. He shook his head and decided that was a thought better saved for another day. When Link arrived at the fortress, he had to knock out some guards. To add insult to injury, he looted their knocked out bodies for money. “Hey look Navi,†he said, “A red rupee.†“That’s great Link,†replied the fairy sarcastically, “just make sure not to stay here too long or she’ll wake up.†As the fairy said this, the guard woke up. Link ran and before he could stop himself, he yelled, “Thanks for the loot!†He rounded a corner, but tripped. “Oof!†He looked up to see some guards pointing their spears at him. ‘Oh for the love of Nayru…†he said glumly. Later, after a mess of panicked screams and lots of running, Link had gotten caught by the Gerudo guards he sat in his cell thinking about how stupid he had been. “Great,†he muttered to himself, “just great.†He looked around hoping for something that would prove useful. At one point, he noticed a crack in the wall. “Lucky they don’t confiscate items from their prisoners, eh Navi?†“Yeah, we sure are lucky you still have your bombs.†Link took out a bomb and put it next to the wall. “Let’s hope tguards don’t hear the explosion.†He covered his ears and Navi hid in his hat. “One... Two... Three!†Link said as the bomb exploded. “C’mon Navi!†He said as he ran out of the prison.
