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Chapter 6: The Realm of Music

When Link and Rana and their fairies had woken, they met with Saria near the playground.
“We need to talk to the Zoras next,” Rana said.
“Well, I don’t think you will be able to use their pool in the Lost Woods.”
“Why not?”
“It’s too deep,” Link said. “I tried once, a couple of months ago. I could get to the bottom, but I had no air left by the time I got down there.”
“Why don’t you take a short break? You’re frantically trying to complete this mission, that the princess gave you, and it is for the good of the world, but if you run yourselves ragged, you won’t do anyone any good.” Saria looked at him pointedly.
“Eh?” Link thought for a bit. His arms and legs had been aching for the past couple of days… but he hadn’t wanted to mention it to anyone.
“Go on,” Saria encouraged him. “You’ll feel better after a day of rest. I know what it feels like.”
“You do?” Rana chirped. “How? When?”
“Never you mind,” said their green-haired playmate. “What about that Malon girl you told me about? Are you going to visit her like you said? She’s probably wondering what happened to you.”
Rana turned a deep shade of pink and looked suddenly on the verge of tears. Saria patted her shoulder apologetically.
“Yes, let’s go see Malon,” Link said cheerfully. “We can wait a day before we see the Zoras.”
“What if they’re in trouble?” Rana asked.
“The Deku Tree was poisoned, and the Gorons were starving…” Naeri agreed.
“No, we’re going to see Malon. We have an obligation to!” Link said firmly, gesturing broadly. “Don’t worry about it. Saria’s right. If we rest, we can do much better tomorrow.” Continue reading →