Hello again dear readers. Finally I have manged to set myself enough time to write this chapter. I do not own the Legend of Zelda though it is currently on my to-do list. I would like to thank all of you for being patient and supportive. I hope that this chapter isn't too confusing for many of you. There may seem to be a sort of time disfunction or something like that but just smile and nod like I've explained everything perfectly. Well here's hoping that you all like this chapter, fingers crossed and iced coffee prepared nearby.

"Why are you looking at me like that" Navi said as Link continued to look like a stunned mullet.

"I wake up and find a fairy who tells me that a tree wants to talk to me…I must have been hit in the head harder then I thought" Link said as he quickly shook his head and rubbed his eyes.

"Hey, I am real and so is the Deku Tree so come on, he summoned you and it's a great honour to speak with the Deku Tree" Navi said with excitement.

"Can I go and talk to my Uncle before I talk with this Deku Tree?" asked Link.

"It's the 'GREAT' Deku Tree and when he summons someone, they should make great haste to see him" Navi said with great emphasis on the word GREAT.

"I really need to go talk to my Uncle and tell him something of extreme importance" said Link before jumping on Epona and riding off to where Revlin's house stood.

"The Great Deku Tree never said that he wouldn't come straight away *sigh*" said Navi before flying off after Link.

Revlin was sitting in his favourite chair, pondering over what he would do to keep himself entertained today. Ever since Link had left, Revlin didn't have to work enough for two people anymore and so his life had quieted down quite noticeably. Suddenly there was a loud knock on the door.

"I'll be right there" Revlin called as he got up and walked over to the door. "I wonder who could be out here visiting me?"

When Revlin opened the door he was met by the sight of a dusty, blonde haired, blue eyed boy in slightly torn clothes with a glowing blue light floating above his head.

"Uncle I'm back" Link said.

Revlin stared at Link then quickly threw his arms around him in a family hug.

"Link, you actually came back to see me" Revlin said with tears in his eyes (ok so he raised Link like a father and was then separated from him for a year. Of course he would be emotional).

"Uncle, an evil named Nightmare has escaped from the seal placed on him by an ancient Hero related to the Hero of Time. He has set a monster loose in the Kokiri Forest and it might come out here and attack you Uncle" Link blurted out.

"I thought the forest felt disturbed Link. You didn't just come here to tell me this though, you have other reasons" said Revlin with an understanding smile.

"Yeah and one of those reasons involve him talking to the Great Deku Tree, so hurry up Link!" Navi suddenly said with annoyance.

"Is that a fairy Link?" Revlin asked.

"Yeah this is Navi. She just sort of turned up and told me to go meet this Great Deku Tree thing. I also need to destroy the monster before it can harm you or the Kokiri….and Saria" Link said and thought.

"Link, I believe it is time to give you something that your father left for you" said Revlin before grabbing a dusty object wrapped in cloth from a secret compartment that slid open at his touch. "This is the Heroes Shield. The Hero of Time once used it when he was about the same age as you. It is similar to the Hylian Shield in terms of strength and durability yet it is light enough for someone as young as you to use easily. Take it and use it well" said Revlin as he handed the object to Link.

Link took the cloth off and dropped it, bringing up a cloud of dust. In his hands was a metal shield, with patterns similar to that of the Hylian Shield. Small marks could be seen on the glossy coating showing the signs of wear.

"Uncle, I….I don't know what to say" Link stammered.

"Then don't say anything and go destroy that monster" said Revlin with a smile before he quickly hugged his nephew once more.

With that Link placed the Heroes Shield on a hook connected to his scabbard turned away and mounted Epona. He looked back to see the understanding face of his Uncle Revlin before setting Epona into motion and riding deep into the forest with Navi flying overhead.

"So Link….your destiny has finally caught up with you at last" Revlin said sadly before turning back into his house and closing the door.

The Kokiri Forest was beautiful to behold as Link found out once he had finished coming through the giant hollow log that served as an entrance. Little glowing dots, the spirits of the forest, floated in the air and fairies fluttered around everywhere. However, something didn't feel right. The forest was quiet, the only sounds were that of weeping coming from the fairies and the feeling of sorrow emanating from the spirits. Navi flew over to another fairy with confusion and worry on her small face.

"Leo what's happened?" Navi asked as she looked around. (Leo is a reference from my other stories).

"Just after you left on the Great Deku Tree's Mission the forest was attacked by a strange shadowy beast. All of the Kokiri have been taken except for Mido who managed to get to the Great Deku Tree as soon as the forest was attacked…We are the only things left, we don't know where the Kokiri are" Leo said with tears coming out of his eyes.

"Link, we must go see the great Deku Tree right away to see if there is anything we can do to find the Kokiri" Navi said.

Link quickly nodded his head as he ran after Navi towards the Great Deku Tree's meadow. Along the way, Link was looking around at everything even though the Kokiri were missing. Thusly, Link wasn't looking when he tripped over a rock and fell over, ripping a large whole in the knee of his leggings.

Just as he was picking himself up he noticed a small object lying on the ground, covered with a very thin layer of dust. Link bent down and picked it up before brushing it off to reveal….

"Her ocarina…please be safe Saria" Link thought as he tucked the small wooden instrument into his magic pouch.

"Come on Link. No time for dawdling, the Great Deku Tree has summoned us" Navi said.

"Why do I have a feeling that I've been through this before?" thought Link as he began to run after Navi once again.

"Great Deku Tree, I'm back!" Navi said.

Link stared at the massive tree that looked like it could rival the windmill in Kakariko Village (he's been there already, before I started the events of the story).

"Navi, thou hast returned to me and have broughteth the young hero of whom I told thee" the Great Deku Tree rumbled in his ancient and powerful voice.

"What do you require of me Great Deku Tree? I must hurry in my quest to destroy this foul beast which has invaded this pristine forest" Link said with a bow.

"This I know. However, if you are to slay this monster you will need more than just those torn clothes…You must take this green tunic, fashioned centuries ago from threads woven by the blessed Farore herself. This is the garb worn by the Hero of Legend and his spirit as well as the spirits of his descendents dwells within this tunic. It will surely prove useful for the material will repair itself whenever broken (that explains something doesn't it?)" the Great Deku Tree proclaimed in his massive voice once more.

A pile of clothing floated down from the highest branches of the Great Deku Tree and landed in Link's arms. Link slowly unfolded the clothing and marvelled at how silky smooth the tunic was, how tough the leather of the boots were…..and why the hell there was a pair of tights here.

"Those tights impress the ladies for some reason Link. They are fashioned from the same material as the tunic and will provide excellent protection for you" the Great Deku Tree said as he read Link's thoughts.

Link admired himself in the reflection provided by a nearby pool of water. The tunic felt smooth and cool against his chest, the boots were comfortable on his feet and the tights weren't actually too bad (I wouldn't know….run away!). However, he felt that something's were missing. His head didn't feel properly covered and his hands didn't feel protected enough.

"Link, some of the Heroes clothing as well as many of his items have been scattered across Hyrule. I believe that the gauntlets are with the Gorons. Your hat is for you to make or find as all the Heroes before you did, except for the first one. His was made for him by a friend and it was that friendship that passed onto all the other Heroes that made them also wear similar hats to commemorate it. Now that you are ready you must go deep into the Forest to find the monster and slay it. Mido ran off to rescue the others but he will likely put himself in danger so watch over him as well as you also go to rescue the Kokiri. Navi, I want you to accompany Link in his quest as you know important information about most of Hyrule's monsters and you can sense where to travel next….Now you must go young Hero, I am counting on you" the Great Deku Tree rumbled.

"I will save to Kokiri and slay the monster Great Deku Tree. I will not fail" Link said before turning around and running out of the meadow.

"Wait for me Link!" Navi yelled before chasing off after him.

The Great Deku Tree watched the two disappear from sight before a huge sigh escaped his mouth.

"You are so much like the original Hero….could you be his exact reincarnation?" the Great Deku Tree whispered to himself before settling off to rest.

Link followed the tracks that had been made by Mido. Slowly they wound through the Kokiri Forest until they came to large hollow log with a sign infront of it.

'Lost WoodsTurn back or be turned into a Stalfos!'

Link looked at the sign then at the hollow log. Slowly he walked through it until the darkness enveloped him. Link emerged from the other side of the log and looked around. Forest Spirits flitted around everywhere and Mido's footprints wandered through the area.

"Be careful Link. This place is notorious for Hylians getting lost and turning into Stalfos" Navi said.

"Don't worry Navi. Nothing will stop me from finding and destroying this monster" Link said with a grim determination.

The Lost Woods seemed to stretch on forever and Mido's footprints just kept on continuing onwards.

"HEEEEEEELP!"

Link looked up from the ground as he heard the yell from up ahead. Quickly rushing forwards to investigate, Link came across a small clearing where Mido was backed against a wall of trees as a skeletal swordsman advanced upon him with an evil grin displayed across its skeletal face.

"HYAAA!"

The Stalfos (yes that is the name of the creature) turned around and quickly raised its sword just in time to intercept the blow of Link's sword as he tried to smash its head. The stalfos pushed Link away and went in for a quick horizontal slash at his mid section. Link's sword flashed downwards, knocking the stalfos's rusty blade onto the ground before quickly flashing up and smashing into the stalfos's shield arm. Link then brought the Heroes Shield up and across, hitting the stalfos right in the head and shattering the fragile bone. The stalfos crumpled to the ground and burst into the same flame that the tektite and deku scrub had when killed. From the ashes appeared a small pouch. Contained in the pouch were a bunch of small nuts. Quickly pulling one nut out, Link threw it at the ground. It burst into a flash of brilliant light and some butterflies nearby stopped in midair before dropping to the ground. After a few seconds the butterflies started to move again as Link looked at the nuts.

"Those are deku nuts Link. When the hit the ground they explode in a flash of light and stun nearby enemies" said Navi in an intellectual voice.

"Cool. Now then I think it's safe for Mido to climb down from that tree he's hiding in" said Link loudly enough for Mido to hear from the tree he had climbed into when Link had attacked the Stalfos.

Mido quickly scuttled down the tree and rushed over to Link and fell to his knees babbling his thankyous. That is until he actually looked at the face of his saviour.

"YOU!" he shouted as he swung his fist at Link.

Link intercepted the blow with his hand before gripping the wrist painfully until Mido cried mercy.

"That's not the best way to treat your rescuer" Navi scolded from above.

"I'm ashamed of you Mido. Trying to beat up this lad after he saved you" Mido's fairy called from her spot on Mido's hat.

Mido glared daggers at Link as if this was his entire fault. Link looked at Mido and suppressed the sudden urge to laugh.

"Mido, do you know where that monster who attacked the village is?" Navi asked politely.

Mido turned away with a huff. Navi's little fist came down hard on Mido's cheek making him flinch and stumble backwards.

"Next time it'll be me hitting you Mido, now where is the monster" Link growled in a threatening tone.

"The forest spirits told me that there is a strange portal in the Sacred Forest Meadow, I presume that the monster and the other Kokiri are there" Mido said with annoyance.

"Thankyou, now the Great Deku Tree wants you back in the village and Link and I will go slay this monster" Navi said before beckoning to Link to continue on their journey.

"I'm not sitting behind while you take all the credit Hylian!" Mido yelled before he quickly rushed off in the direction of the Sacred Forest Meadow. Link gave chase but Mido had lived in the forest his entire life and was as fast as a hunted deer while Link was still getting used to dodging tree roots and branches. Soon Mido disappeared from sight along with his fairy who was made to follow by the oath he had sworn when he was partnered with Mido. However, Mido had left clear footprints in his haste and Link once again resumed his tracking.

"How long has it been since we were captured?" Fado whispered to Saria.

"From the faint echo of the forest spirits I would believe that it has been at least five days" said Saria.

"That means that that beast Seriador will kill us in a few more days" Fado said with despair in her voice.

"Don't talk like that Fado and don't lose hope. Someone will come and free us all. From what I can hear from the forest spirits it seems that the Great Deku Tree has found a Hero to come and slay Seriador and free us" Saria said determination.

Fado's face lit up for a brief instant before slowly crumpling back into despair.

"He'll get lost in the forest and turn into a Stalfos like every other non-Kokiri who wanders into the forest" Fado said.

"The Great Deku Tree would never choose someone who will get lost. This Hero will find us and save us" Saria said.

"No outsider has ever come close to the forest for centuries" Fado said.

"There is one" Saria said softly.

"If you're talking about Link then it's still no use. You saw Seriador, how evil and powerful he was. He broke through the Great Deku Tree's protection barrier. Link would never be able to defeat him" Fado said.

"No…I'm sure he would find a way to win, he never gives up in a fight until he wins….Link please be safe" Saria said and thought.

"I just hope you're right Saria because our lives depend upon this" said Fado before wandering off to sleep.

Saria stared at a small bit of moss that was growing on a wall. That moss was small and insignificant, barely able to survive in this dreadful place. But it had survived and if insignificant moss could win a battle against the stone then so would Link against Seriador.

"Well we're finally here Link, the Sacred Forest Meadow" Navi said proudly as they both emerged from the large hollow log. Mido's footprints continued forwards and into a large maze, specifically designed to keep the unworthy away from this sacred place. Link stepped forwards into the maze with a determined look on his face as Navi flew over head and yelled directions.

The area was quiet, too quiet. Almost as if even the normal monsters had fled after the great evil had appeared and left its mark. The maze seemed to go on forever and soon even Navi was starting to get confused. Suddenly Link spied a bit of overgrown stonework. He slowly removed the bushes to reveal a narrow staircase cut into the forest wall. Quickly ascending the stairs he arrived in a clearing. In the clearing was a giant stone slab with a design of the Triforce and a strangely marked medallion. A large stone building with a broken staircase loomed overhead while there was a small tree stump nearby. Link walked over to the tree stump and touched it. A sense of peace flowed over Link as strange scenes and a familiar song played by a young green haired girl entered his mind. Turning around Link saw a glowing orb of purple floating in a dark corner.

He slowly walked over to it and raised his hand. As his flesh met the orb, a strange and powerful force grabbed him and pulled him through.

Link opened his eyes to meet darkness. His hands reached into his pouch and he summoned a torch, flint and steel. Lighting the torch and then putting to flint and steel away, Link drew his sword and stepped forward into the unknown with Navi flying overhead provided a sense of comfort.

In the boss chamber Seriador observed Link through a magical mirror (that's original).

"Welcome to the Temple of Lost Souls boy. Let's see how long you last before you also join the dead" Seriador murmured to himself before turning away to pour himself some wine. "This ought to be an interesting show."

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