Fire page

Note: I don’t own Zelda or the characters that is affiliated with it. I do own my own characters.

Shan shivered as a cold wind wiped around at her. She looked up and pulled her self onto the ledge. Slowly she backed towards the wall. Around her shoulders she wore her cape, it offered very little warmth to her. Pink was hiding inside of Shan’s backpack.

“For a volcano it’s pretty damn cold up hear.” Shan said angrily tossing a rock from the ledge. She saw a small walkway and started towards her with her back still to the wall. As she made her way the ledge crumbled a bit. “Don’t look down.” Shan said to her self as she slowly edge along.

“Shan,” Pink said darting from Shan’s pack. Shan let out a yell as she almost stumbled forward. She pressed herself against the wall and glared at the small pink fairy.

“Don DO THAT.” Shan shouted.

“Sorry,” she said. “Are we almost there?”

“No not yet.” Shan said. Suddenly a large wind blew Shan watched as pink was blown away. With out thinking Shan reached forward missing the fairy and falling forward. She reached out quickly and grabbed the ledge with her hand. “PINK!” Shan shouted. Pink was blown away. Shan tried to lift herself up but found that she couldn’t. She looked up again and gritted her teeth. Slowly she crawled up the ledge. She looked up; pink had been blown that direction. Shan started on her way.

When she reached what looked like a cross road she took out her sword and walked forward. She smiled when she saw a pole with a red banner. She cheered and jumped into the air. She had reached the Goron village. She looked around.

“PINK WHERE ARE YOU?” Shan shouted. She took a few steps forward, suddenly something burst from the ground. Shan didn’t have time to react as she was hit hard and set falling back. Shan quickly got to her feet and raised her sword and shield. She couldn’t believe it; a Goron was standing in front of her.

“What are you doing hear?” He asked. Shan put away her weapon and shield.

“I’m hear on a quest,” Shan said rubbing her stomach. “But my friend got lost on this mountain a large wind blew her away and I’m looking for her.” The Goron laughed.

“Your friend must have been summoned by the great fairy. IF I were you I’d get out of hear. We don’t like visitors.” Shan stood her ground.

“I can’t I have got to see your king and I have to find my friend.” The Goron glared at her. Shan couldn’t believe it; he was acting very hostile towards her she thought that the Gorons were supposed to be gentle. Yet another misunderstanding.

“I am telling you to leave.” He said angrily and stopped his foot on the ground. Suddenly three other Goron's jumped form the ground. Shan took out her shield and sword as the walked towards her.

“I can’t go. Now look I don’t want to fight you I just want to pass.” The Goron’s laughed. Suddenly they attacked. Shan jumped to the side and rolled forward as one charged at her. She got to her feet and turned. She was no match for all three of them. Another one ran at her and as she jumped out of the way another hit her knocking her to the ground. Shan fell face first and got up again. The Goron’s stared at her.

“Your tuff for a weakling.” One said. Shan wobbled a bit as she held her sword up.

“And you’re ugly for a rock.” Shan said in anger. That was the wrong thing to say. All of them attacked. Shan swung her sword and hit one on the arm but did no damage she was knocked to the ground again. This time two Goron’s lifted her up by the arms and. The one she had first met laughed and hit her hard across the face. Shan fell to the ground unconscious.

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Pink opened her eyes and looked around her. Shan was gone and now she was all alone. She frowned and flew up slowly. She was in a odd place water fell from the clearing draping the walls that seemed nonexistent. Pink turned around and gasped when she saw a pond sounded by elaborately done pillars.

“Where am I?” She asked. She then heard as soft laugh.

“Your in my home my sweet child of the forest,” said a voice. Pink hovered in the air and then fell back as a large being leapt from the pond. Pink stared up at the woman and her light dimmed in fear. The woman smiled at her and then crossed her legs in mid air.

“Who are you?” Pink asked.

“I am the fairy of power.” She said. “I have called you hear to give you something that you need. I know you are on a growing quest my child. You wish to be a grown up.” Pink nodded.

“Yes but how can you help me do that?” Pink asked.

“I sense a powerful evil coming to our land. And I know that you travel with a child from anther world. Bring that child to me and I will grant her power.” Pink glowed brightly.

“I don’t know how that helps me.” Pink said. The fairy smiled and laughed again.

“You will find out when she come hear.” Pink landed on the edge of the pool.

“But I don’t know where she is,” she said in a worried voice. The fairy smiled and looked down at her pool.

“Look into the waters and you will see her.” Pink peered into the water and gasped as she saw Shan, fear filled her as she flew from the cave.

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When she woke up Shan found herself laying on a straw mat, above her a Goron looked down his face filled with concern. Shan gasped and pushed herself up. “Hey stay back.” Shan said. The Goron smiled and handed her a bowl of liquid.

“I’m not going to hurt you.” He said softly. Shan took the liquid and sniffed it; it was the worst smelling stuff she had ever experienced. “Drink that.” He said. Shan pinched her nose and downed the red liquid; she shuddered as it went down her thought. She suddenly began to feel better.

“Hey what was the big idea with those Gorons?” Shan said setting the bowl down. The Goron picked it up and set it aside.

“They aren’t very nice.” He said.

“No Shit.” Shan said standing.

“You must rest.” He said. Shan sighed.

“I can’t I have got to find my friend a strong wind blew her up the mountain and besides that I have to see your king.”

“You want to see Big Brother?”

“Yes,” the Goron sighed. “SO would I. He has been gone for a long time locked up in his room. He won’t open for anyone.” Shan smiled.

“I bet I can get him to open up.” Shan said. “I think I may have the right key.”

“The ones who attacked you are young and foolish they think that they can take over and rule. Big brother does not fear them for he is strong but since he has locked himself away we can not do anything to stop the four young rouges. IF you go to Big Brother they might harm you.”

“They got the drop on my last time this time I’ll be ready.” Shan said and picked up her sword and put it back in its scabbard. “Can you show me the way to the king?”

“Yes,” he said.

“Why did you help me?” Shan asked as they started to leave his home. He smiled and scratched his rear. Shan fought back a laugh.

“Well you remind me of my daughter. She is head strong to.” He then looked sad. “She was going to marry the king but because of the rogues there won’t be a weeding. She’s up there.” He pointed up. Shan could hear a rumbling above her.

“If she’s rolling that must mean she’s upset.”
“Yes that is how our kind deal with sadness. She was in love with the king.” Shan felt bad for her. The Goron lead her down another path and then down some stairs, each time they stomped he would check to make sure no one was there. Soon Shan was on the ground floor and looking up at the door tat led to the Goron king. She took out her Oceania and lifted it to her lips. As she played Zelda’s lullaby she watched as the door opened. Shan quickly entered. She couldn’t believe her eyes.

“Well what do you want?” Asked the Goron king. Shan smiled.

“Are you Link?” She asked. The Goron nodded.

“Link the fifth,” He said. “ Tell me what is it you came hear for. I do not really want to be disturbed I’m in a bad mood.” Behind her the Goron that helped her entered.

“Big brother Link she’s come to see you,” he said. Shan took out her ocarina again and after a few sharp notes played Siaria's song. The king and the Goron began to dance around, as they did the ground shook Shan fell to the ground and bounced around until they stopped. The king laughed and helped her up.

“What a wonderful tone, I love that song it has a great beat and you can dance to it YES.”

“Wonderful,” The Goron said. Shan smiled.

“Look I am hear to ask you about something,” Shan said. “I need to get something called the Page of fire do you know anything about where I can find it?”

“Maybe,” the king said. “But it’s a very valuable thing. I can’t just give it away.”

“I know but maybe I can earn it?”

“Yes well if you can pass a test then I will allow you to enter the cave behind me to gain the page.” Shan smiled.

“Thanks, how do I do that?” Suddenly four large Gorons ran into the room. Shan glared at them. They were the ones that had attacked her. “You’re the ones who almost killed me!” Shan shouted taking out her sword.

“The intruder got by us.” The said raising their fists.

“STOP.” Link shouted. The Goron’s slunk back under his voice. “I will not allow you to fight hear.”

“Big brother are you blind she is a threat, we must get rid of her.” The lead one said.

“Talon you must learn patients.” Link said. “Do you still want to earn the page?” Link asked looking at Shan. Shan nodded. “Then you will fight Talon. If you win then you will be allowed to enter the cave to see if you are worthy of the page.”

“Thank you your majesty. I will fight him but first I need to find my friend. Can you tell me how to get to the top of the mountain?”

“If you’re so worried about losing why make up lies.” Talon said. Shan glared at him.

“My friend’s life may be in danger I need to find her first.” Talon smirked and left followed by his friends. Shan felt a heavy hand rest on her shoulder.

“Bravery such as yours should be rewarded. All you need to do to reach the top of the mountain is head up the northern path. Quest, will you show her the way?” The Goron that had helped Shan nodded. They turned to leave.

“Wait.” Link said. “You will need this if you where it you won’t be bothered by the other Goron’s.” He tossed her a gold band with some black markings. Shan smiled and slipped it on.

“The power wrist wow thanks.” She said. “Now I can lift some bomb flowers.”

“Yes, uh how did you know that?” Link asked. Shan smiled and winked at him.

“I just did. Thanks for every thing I’ll be back as soon as I find my friend.” With that she and Quest left.

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Gloria frowned and struck the stone wall with her sword. It echoed threw the mountain with a metal clang. Behind her a Lizafos grumbled about something. She turned and glared at him. He slunk back.

“This is where the page is how is it the door will not open.” She said angrily. She had been in the mountains for days searching for this door and when she found it she couldn’t open in. She tried bombs and nothing moved it. She frowned and put her sword away.

“Mistress? How are we going to open the door if it is not able to be open?” She spun around and punched the Lizafos in the face. He fell back his head buried in his hands. Behind him the others laughed. The joy of seeing anyone in pain pleased them.

“It can open. It must be sealed by magic.” She said thinking. “Maybe the master knows how.” She closed her eyes and began to focus. Suddenly she glowed an strange purple color.

“Gloria why are you bothering me?” Torrent said as his face appeared before her. The Lizafos fell to their knees in fear of him.

“I have found the door to the next page master.” She said. “But it is sealed by magic. How can I open it?” She asked.

“It can’t be open by you,” he snapped. “Only one of Royal ocarina blood can open the door or one who is worthy of the page. You must find a way of making the king of the Gorons open it for you. Now go and hurry the master is getting restless.” Gloria gasped as the glow stopped. She sighed and crossed her arms in front of her.

“The Goron king is the only one,” she said. “Hmm.” She turned to a Lizafos who was holding a long spear. “Has our scout returned yet?” She said almost shouting. The Lizafos nodded.

“Yes and he has made his report. You’re not going to enjoy this mistress.” Gloria sighed and sat down on a near by rock.

“Go on and speak,” she said crossing her legs.

“The child from another world has already seen the Goron king. He told her that he will open the gate to the fire page if she passes a test. She must fight a Goron named Talon.” Gloria sneered.

“That brat is beginning to annoy me.”

“There is more,” the Lizafos said. “The king is engaged to be married to a young Goron girl.” Gloria smiled.

“Now that can work to our favor. If we can capture her maybe we can force the king to hand over that brat and the page of fire.” Gloria jumped to her feet. “Now I have new orders for you. You are to capture the female Goron that the king is to marry.”

“Yes mistress, what about that girl.” Gloria smiled.

“For now leave her be. I plan on watching her fight the Goron Talon.” Gloria turned back to the stone door. “Soon master Torrent I will have what you desire.” She laughed as three Lizafos made their way down the path towards the Goron village.

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Shan grunted as she pulled herself up to another ledge. She wiped her forehead and looked up at Quest who was quickly making his way up the mountain. “Don’t you guys know what stairs are?” She shouted grabbing onto another foothold.

“Are you winded already?” He laughed. Shan climbed up and laughed.

“Yea right,” She said suddenly the rock she was holding onto fell and she found herself holding on to one rock with one hand. “Ahh,” She said.

“Hold on.” Quest said jumping down to her. He hoisted her up to him and laughed.

“How is it you can climb so good?” Shan asked as the walked up a path that had been cut threw the rock.

“When you live your live in the mountains you learn how to climb quickly.” Shan smiled.

“Guess so.” She stopped as they came to what looked like a valley. She held out her hand to stop Quest.

“What’s wrong Shan?” Shan put her fingers to her lips.

“Shh, I have to listen.” She waited.

“What are you listing for?”

“I want to make sure Death mountain isn’t going to erupt while we’re crossing over to get to the great fairy.” Shan said. The Goron laughed.

“It won’t erupt it’s been silent for many years now.” Shan sighed and walked forward. They were half way across when they heard a rumbling. Shan looked up and saw a huge bolder coming at them.

“Move out of the way!” Shan shouted. Quest rolled into a ball and sped off. Shan jumped out of the way and ran strait. Another bolder fell Shan waited till it landed and started to roll before going around it. She stopped at the cliff and flattened herself against it. “I thought you said it was silent!” Shan shouted at Quest who was rolling towards her dodging the boulders that fell.

“It is.” Shan sighed and looked up. She saw a two cliffs one right under each other. She started to climb. “Are you crazy?” Quest asked.

“If I stay under these cliffs the rocks should miss me.” Shan said. She started to climb, when she reached the first cliff she looked up and frowned. A Skullwalltula spider was walking around. She frowned and looked around for something to throw at it. “Damn it.” Shan said glaring at the spider. “Looks like I’ll have to rely on my back up plan.” Shan started to climb, the spider spun around and looked at her. Shan froze; it turned away and started to craw. Shan quickly started to climb she could hear the spider crawling quickly towards her as she passed it. Then she felt something bite into her leg.

“Ahh,” Shan said and looked down to see the spider holding onto her leg. Shan kicked into the cliff knocking the spider to the ground. She reached the second cliff and sat down.

“Are you ok up there?” Quest shouted. Shan looked down at him, she smiled.

“Yes.” She shouted. “I’m almost there.” Shan winced at the pain in her foot as she reached for a foothold.

“SHAN!” Shouted a voice there was a flash of pink as Shan fell off her foot hold and onto the cliff. She looked up and smiled.

“Pink your ok. . . .DON”T SCARE ME LIKE THAT!” Shan shouted. Pink flew at her and landed on her shoulder.

“You mean you were coming to look for me?” Shan nodded.

“Yea well I thought you were in danger.” Pink looked down at Shan’s leg.

“Your hurt still.” She said. Shan sat up.

“Nah just a little spider bite. No biggy.” Pink flew up and hovered in front of Shan’s face.

“But I saw you all beat up?” Shan looked puzzled.

“Yea I was attacked by some Gorons but how did you know that?” Pink sighed.

“I’ll show you come on follow me.” Pink flew up towards the top of the mountain. Shan groaned and stood up. Slowly she made her way up to the top. When she reached the top her leg stung with pain making it difficult to walk.

“Imagine seeing you hear.” Said a voice. Shan looked up to see Rome leaning against a rock. Shan saw Pink hovering near him.

“So how did you get up hear?” Shan asked. Limping forward. He smiled and closed his eyes.

“Short cut.” He said.

“Wish I knew about one.”

“So what brings you to the top of the mountain of death?” Shan fell to her knees and laughed.

“Why do you want to know?” Shan said smiling. He laughed and stood up.

“I don’t really care I’m just wondering why your up hear. Are you after the treasure that is in the fire temple? You won’t survive one step with out one of these.” Shan looked up an saw that he was wearing a fire tunic.

“I’m not hear for that.” Shan said angrily. “Any way the Gorons wouldn’t want anyone taking their treasure.” Rome laughed and knelt down to her. He smiled as he pushed a strand of hair from his face.

“Maybe you are,” he said pulling her to her feet. Shan stared at him. His eyes seemed to peer into her she backed away.

“No,” she said. “I’m not really sure why I’m up hear.” She shot a look at Pink and took her hand from Rome's.

“Well then I will be on my way,” he said. “By the way I heard an interesting thing while in my travels. A Goron’s week point is his stomach.” He said walking past Shan. Shan turned only to see nothing.

“I wonder if he knew about my fight?” She asked.

“Shan come on hurry you have got to come hear.” Shan limped towards her and leaned on the wall of the cave.

“I’m going as fast as I can I got bit you know.” Pink sighed and glowed green. Shan sighed and head into the cave. As soon as she entered it she knew where she was.

“Pink why didn’t you tell me that you were taking me to the great fairy of power.” Pink glowed red in anger.

“Hey I was trying to do that.” Shan walked towards the familiar triforce symbol and took out her ocarina. It glowed purple as she put it to her lips. Suddenly her insides went cold as a strange melody began to play. Shan tried to stop the ocarina played on. Images flashed in her mind, a dark shadow, someone falling, and an image two shadows. Shan fell to the ground and dropped the ocarina. It slid away from her as she gasped for breath.

“Shan?” Pink asked landing on the ground near her. Shan’s eyes were wide with fear as she stared blankly at the Ocarina. “Are you ok?”

“Wh. . .what happened?” Shan said standing. “I was trying to play the royal families song. But that strange melody came out again.”

“Shan I don’t know what you’re talking about you didn’t play one note.” Shan walked over and picked up the ocarina. What ever had happened it was gone now. She had to focus on what she was doing or she would never get the fire page. She closed her eyes and lifted the ocarina to her mouth again. This time nothing but the royal song came from it. Shan lowered it as a soft laughter filled the chamber.

“Welcome child of another world.” The fair said. Shan turned red. She knew that the fairs in the game were barley dressed but this one was worse. She wore what looked to be a skin tight leafy body suit. Shan looked away.

“Uh hi,” Shan said.

“I will grant you a power.” Shan turned back to her and smiled.

“All right the spinning sword technique right?”

“Wrong.” The fairy said. Shan’s face fell.

“But that was one of the coolest attack in the game.” The fairy laughed.

“A game what a funny child you are.”

“I am not a child.” Shan said angrily. Pink landed on Shan’s shoulder and slapped her ear. “Ouch.”

“Show some respect.” Pink said. Shan sighed.

“I’m sorry but I thought that was what you gave out.” The fair smiled and seemed to lay down in mid air.

“I will grant you a fighting technique this is true but it will be yours each skill I grant is something the individual already knows,” she smiled down at Shan as her long red hair flipped up into the air. “Your skill is interesting.”

“Cool what is it?”

“It is similar to one I bested long ago. Hear receive it now.” Shan was suddenly hit with a blast of energy. She felt like she was falling, every thing went dark as something bright filled her mind. Shan found herself laying on the floor looking up at the two fairs. Shan stood up and noticed that her leg was healed.

“Shan?” Pink said annoyingly. “You need to stop falling over like this.”

“Was that it?” Shan said looking down at her body.

“Yes try your technique.” Shan took a few steps back.

“How will I know what to do.” Shan said.

“You will know.” The fairy said and disappeared into the water of her pond. Shan sighed and closed her eyes.

Something was there hidden behind something else Shan relaxed and drew her sword she held it in front of her face and focused. She opened her eyes to see the sword glowing red and then blue. Shan suddenly jumped into the air and swung up she landed and stood quickly.

“Wow,” Pink said flying over to her. “What was that?” She asked. Shan stared at her sword and smiled.

“Uppercut,” she laughed. “Haven seen that since the second 8 bit game. Come on lets go.” Shan exited the cave and looked down the cliff she had climbed.

“This is going to take a while.” Shan said.

“Would you like a hand down?” Asked a voice.

“Quest,” Shan said. “Hey how’d you get up hear?” He smiled.

“I climbed up.” He grabbed her by the waist and jumped off the cliff.

“Ahh what are you,” Shan screamed as the flew towards the ground. “Doing?” She said when the landed. He set her down, Shan smiled nervously at him.

“Sorry but it was quicker that way.” Shan nodded.

“Uhbeebbaah,” she said and then shook her head. “Cool. Lets us go,” she said. “But lets walk this time.” Quest laughed as the headed back to the city.

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Slowly Gloria walked towards her servants. They were standing near the Goron woman holding their spears on her. She whimpered and shook in fear. Gloria sneered at her from under her mask. “Fool,” she said laughing. “We won’t kill you we are after something else.”

“My beloved link will come to save me.” She said. Gloria rolled her eyes and sat down on a rock. She looked down at the makeshift arena and smiled to herself.

“Mistress,” a Lizafos asked. “One of the men has seen the girl coming back. Soon she will be in the arena.” Gloria smiled.

“Good prepare for stage two of the plan. I want to get a closer look.” She closed her eyes and began to glow purple. The Lizafos stepped back. “In this disguise I should be ok.” Gloria said now in the form of a Goron. She smiled at her astounded minions and then pointed at the Goron woman. “Make sure you keep an eye on that girl.” She turned and walked down towards the arena.

“Now lets have some fun child of another world.”

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“So your back,” Talon smirked looking at Shan. Shan smiled slightly and narrowed her eyes.

“I have something to settle with you,” she put her hand on her hip and closed her eyes. “I always settle my problems you ready?”

“The question is are you ready?” He jumped down and walked towards her. She sneered at him. They both head towards the arena. Pink followed as two large doors shut behind them.

“A good show,” said a Goron as he looked down. Shan took off her pack and reached for her sword. She could see that Talon was holding a blunt looking club she smiled and took out her shield.

“Now we will see if you are worthy of the page.” Link said looking down.

“Yea well I guess we will won’t we.” Shan said.

“Begin.” Link said. As soon as he did Talon was at her. Shan jumped out of the way as he rolled to her. Shan spun around and waited. If she could ware him out a bit then she could attack. He rolled at her again but this time when she jumped out of the way he quickly came from his ball state and attacked. Shan barley missed being hit. She lunged at him hitting him with her shield. He laughed and pushed her back.

“Is that all you can do?” HE asked. Shan lifted her shield only to have it knocked from her hand. Shan glared at Talon. Suddenly she felt energy rushing threw her arm she smiled and waited till he was closer. Then she jumped. The Goron youth screamed in pain as Shan did her upper cut attack. Deep red blood fell onto the floor. The Goron grabbed his face and then rounded on Shan. His composure was lost. Now he was fighting in rage. Shan watched as he lifted his club to attack. Around her voices cheered, Shan charged at him crossing her arms in front of her. She hit him in the stomach knocking him over and falling to the side. She pushed her self up and stood. Talon was on his back helpless to do anything. Shan picked up her sword and walked over to him.

“GO on then.” Talon said bitterly. “Kill me.” Shan’s grip on her sword tightened and she dropped it.

“No,” she said. “I proved myself in betel and I beat you your down and you can’t fight back.”

“What?”

“I won’t kill anyone.” She said and picked up her sword she looked up at the king and he smiled down at her. Behind her talon stood still staring at her.

“You are worthy to try to obtain the page.” The king Link said. “And you are worthy of a request.” Shan stood tall and closed her eyes. All the Goron’s leaned in forward anxious to hear her request. Shan looked up with her stern looking eyes and said.

“I could use a bath.” The Goron’s rolled up into balls and fell over. Shan laughed and rubbed a smudge from her cheek.

“Very well,” King Link said blushing red. “Uh I think we’ll let the women help you with that one. And you should stay the night.” Shan smiled and looked at Talon.

“Thanks,” Shan said. “I could use a rest. “

“Why is it you did not kill me? Instead you wish me to live with shame.” Shan shook her head.

“My goal wasn’t to kill you it was to beat you. Besides I don’t kill,” Shan said. “It’s just wrong.” Just then three Gorons rolled up to her.

“Come with us,” one said in a high pitched voice. Shan looked at her and then at Talon and wondered if they had this much difficulty in figuring out who was a boy and who was a girl. She left with them whit pink flying over her shoulder.

As she stepped into the warm bath Shan dipped her head under the water. Pink skimmed across the water and laughed. “Your sill you bath while wearing cloths.” Shan looked down at the green tunic she was wearing.

“Hey I don’t want anyone to see me.” She said.

“But were the only ones hear.” Shan rolled her eyes as she splashed more of the warm water on her face.

“Don’t bug me now I’m trying to relax.” Shan said floating on her back. Her mind began to wonder as she looked up towards the whole in the ceiling. Thousands of stars shone down at her as she lazily floated along. She sighed and closed her eyes. “Pink?” Shan asked.

“What?” Pink said as she skimmed the water again.

“I’m glad you were ok.” Shan said and stood up.

“Well if you think a little wind is going to take me out then you even crazier than I thought.” Shan laughed and put her cape around her shoulders. She peered around the corner to see the three Goron women talking and drinking something. Shan walked up to them.

“Oh how was it dear,” One asked.

“Hope it wasn’t to hot. We turned it down, way down for you.” Another asked. Shan smiled and stretched.

“It was great now I’m ready to get that page and head off for the next.” She sat down on a rock near one of the women and saw her cloths hanging on a line to dry.

“My my your so young to be out on a quest.” Said one as she sipped her drink. Shan frowned.

“It wasn’t my choice.” Shan said.

“Your parents must be worried.” Shan looked down and closed her eyes.

“My parents died a few years ago.” She said. “I live with my aunt and uncle.” The three women suddenly broke into tears. Shan gave a shout of surprise as one grabbed her in a hug and wailed.

“Oh you poor child, alone and sad. I can’t stand it you must be so afraid.” Shan groaned in the woman’s bone crushing grip.

“I’m . .fine.” She said as her bare feet touched the rocky floor. “Once I get these pages I’ll get home and then I’ll be back to the every day life I was used to.” The women cried again. Shan smiled nervously and slowly walked towards the entrance to the cave. “I’ll come back later for my cloths. Thanks.” She left quickly. Next to her Pink chuckled.

“Goron’s are very sensitive that’s what the fairy of power told me.” She said. She then turned to Shan and her glow dimmed. “How did your parents die?” Shan stopped in her tracks. A cold mountain wind blew causing her cape and shoulder length hair to blow forward. She frowned and glared at Pink.

“I don’t want to talk about it so leave me alone.” Shan said and stormed off. Pink landed on a near by rock and crossed her tiny arms.

“I wonder if all of her kind are like that.”

Shan stopped walking when she reached a dead end. Tears were stinging her eyes as she thought about her parents, she hated to think about the night they died. She shook her head and the images left her mind. Shan clenched her fists and looked down. She knew she shouldn’t be out with out a sword but she didn’t feel like going back for it. She looked down at what she was wearing and laughed. A damp green tunic with a matching cape. She turned and started back.

“I thought you would come hear.” Said a voice. Shan turned to see Gloria leaning on a ledge above her. Shan glared at her as she took a step forward.

“Oh yea and why’s that?” Shan asked. “God Can’t I go for a walk with out someone trying to kill me?” Gloria jumped down and landed in front of her. Shan took a slight step back stepping on a small stone. She winced as her bare foot stepped on it. Gloria crossed her arms and smiled down at Shan.

“Well then I can make it all stop if you had over the page of the forest.” She said. “And retrieve the page of fire for me.” Shan laughed.

“Yea right like I’m going to do that. Those pages are my ticket home and I am not giving them to you.”

“So brave and foolish.” Gloria said. “Listen to me I have taken the Goron King’s fiancé prisoner. If you value life like you say you do then you will meet me at the fire cave and come alone. IF you don’t bring the page of the forest I will kill her and take the pages from you anyway.” Shan frowned.

“Look she’s not the one you’re after let her go.” Shan said. Gloria lifted her hand and disappeared in a cloud of smoke. Shan turned and ran towards the city her feet grew sore quickly as the many small rocks cut into them.

“Your majesty!” Shan said running into King Link's chamber. He looked up at her with concerned eyes. Next to him Quest sat with a crying Goron woman. Shan sighed.

“So you heard,” she said. “I just me with her kidnaper.” The king jumped.

“What does he want?” Shan crossed her arms.

“She wants the pages. And she wants me to bring them to her she said if I don’t she’ll kill the Goron.”

“No my sweet little angel no.” Wailed the woman.

“This is a difficult choice.” The king said. “I want to save her but I can not hand over the page of fire to one who is not worthy.”

“She knows that.” Shan said. “She wants me to get it for her.”

“I can’t ask you to do that,” Shan raised her hand.

“Look I’m going to play along with them but we need a plan. No offence but you Goron’s are pretty big and heavy,” The three Goron's stared at her.

“Thank you but pleas no flattery now.” The woman said.

“No I mean it would take a lot to get you out of the mountain and if you were stubborn and didn’t want to go then no one could force you.”

“What are you getting at?” Quest asked.

“Maybe she’s still in the city somewhere.” Shan said her face full of concern. “You know hidden. While I’m searching for the page and dealing with Gloria you get your people to search for that girl. Look I know it’s risky but we have got to move fast.”

“You’re going to do this for us?” Quest asked. HE smiled and hugged his wife. “What a wonderful girl just like our daughter.”

“Ok so I’m going,” Shan said dramatically and then looked down. “Uh after I get dressed that is.”

When Shan reached the entrance to the cave where the fire page was kept she looked around. The setting was strange, it was dark and only the moon gave a little light Shan walked forward. Pink flew up to her shoulder as they stepped up to the fire cave.

“SO you came.” Gloria said. Shan turned and smiled.

“Yea well I’m doing a favor for someone.”

“Interesting now hand over the fire page.” Took out a piece of paper and handed it to Gloria who took it. Shan could see her trying to strain her eyes to see it. She gave up, folded it and put it in her satchel. Shan smiled to herself, the fake page worked again. “Now you and I are going to get the second page and don’t try anything funny.” Shan smiled and took out her sword.

“I won’t.” She said

“Throw your sword and shield away.” Gloria commanded. Shan set them down. Pink was hiding in Shan’s pocket. “Now open the door and we’ll start our little adventure.” Shan turned to the wall and reached out to push it suddenly it glowed bright red and the door slid open. Shan walked in slowly. Looking around she could see that there were three passage ways and when she looked down them she could see a red light. Gloria pushed her forwards as she entered the cave.

“Hey,” Shan said angrily. “Take it easy.”

Slowly they looked at the three passages. Gloria glared at Shan. “Well?” She asked.

“Well what?” Shan asked.

“Witch way?”

“I don’t know,” Shan said. She walked towards a cave, she would pick one at random she had to keep Gloria busy. Shan looked up and saw three carvings on the top of each of the passages. One was of a tree, one was of a bat and one was a triangle. Shan turned and headed towards the one with the bat. “I think it’s this way.” Shan said. Gloria followed her.

When they reached the end of the chamber Shan felt a cold chill rush threw her. It was a dead end. She looked up and covered her mouth as she saw hundreds of Reeses hanging from the ceiling. She backed up running into Gloria. “Watch it.” Gloria shouted. Shan went pale and looked up. The Reeses fell from their perches and dove at them. Gloria drew her sword and swung madly at them Shan jumped out of the way and ran back down the corridor. She reached the main room and headed towards down the middle path, she smiled to her self.

“Are you sure this is the right way?” Shan laughed.

“Yea I’m sure I saw the triforce symbol. The page is . .hear.” Shan said running into a large room. Shan slowed down and then stopped. The room was plain and baron except for a small plant that was setting in the middle. Shan walked over to it and knelt down. “A bomb flower.” Shan said standing up again. Shan put her hand on her chin in thought.

“So you tricked me.” Shan could hear the clanging of a sword in the distance. Shan quickly reached down and pulled the bomb from the ground. It began to fizz Shan looked around and then hurled it quickly at the wall. She then dove to the ground and covered her face.

Pop!

Shan looked up, there was no huge Explosion just a small pop and a small flash of light. Shan walked over and looked down to see the page of fire laying at her feet. She picked it up and quickly put it in her pocket. She smiled at Pink and started towards the exit. Just as she was about to go a sword swiped down at her sending her toppling back. Shan looked up at Gloria who glared down at Shan with hatred burning in her red eyes.

“Not bad child brat.” She said. Her hair was frizzed and Shan could see tiny bite marks on her arms. Shan looked up at Gloria and scrambled to her feet. “I am going to enjoy slicing you open.” Shan dodged another swing and tried to run around Gloria but she swung were sword again blocking the way. Shan backed up as Gloria advanced on her. She ran into the wall and stood ready to fight. “Time for you to DIE!” Gloria Shouted. Shan heard a rumbling that caused Gloria to turn. To both of their surprise three huge Gorons rolled in. Shan took the opportunity to ram into Gloria and run by her. Gloria jumped to her feet and glared at them.

“You’re the one who kidnapped Angel,” A Goron said. Shan got behind them and tried to catch her breath.

“This isn’t over child of another world.” With a flash of purple light Gloria diapered. Shan wiped her forehead and sighed. The Gorons turned to her and each smiled. Shan smiled and then herd Pink gasp.

“Shan you’re bleeding.” She said. Shan looked at her arm and saw a small cut she shrugged and smiled at Pink.

“Just a scratch Pink.” Shan flowed the other Gorons back to the city where a large celebration commenced. Shan however didn’t get a chance to join in on the fun, as soon as she sat down at the table she fell to sleep.

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“FOOL!” Torrent shouted at Gloria hitting her with a blast of magic. She fell to the ground and looked up at him weekly.

“Master,” she said weekly. “Forgive me I did all I could. That child is stronger than I thought.” Torrent sat down in front of the book of Murdor and peered at its pages. Behind him a mirror filled with a dark shadow.

“Servant,” the voice said. Torrent stood and looked into the red eyes now reflecting into the mirror.

“Yes my master.”

“Tell me of your progress.” Torrent smiled.

“We know where the two pages are master and the third is close to being obtained.”

“Why do you not yet have them!” Ganons voice screamed. Gloria fell to her knees in a bow and remained there. Torrent swallowed.

“Master, we . . we are doing what we can and. .AHHH!” Torrent screamed as his body lit up with magic.

“Do not lie to me.” Gaonnon’s voice said. “Tell me what is hindering you.”

“A girl from another world.” Torrent said. “The child Zelda brought her hear.”

“ZEDLA!” Gannon shouted. “Do not mention that horrid name to me unless to say she is dead.”

“Yes master.”

“Tell me more.”

“That princess was sent to bring the hero of time,” a loud rumbling came from the mirror. “But instead she brought back a strange girl. The girl is week and we will take the pages from her when the time comes.” Gaonon’s red eyes narrowed.

“Very well, have you found the final key to my resection?” Torrent shook his head.

“No master I am afraid I have not.”

“Hurry or when I do get out I will kill you,” The red eyes seemed to smile. “I can do that anytime but death is better when you do it with your own hands.”

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Impa sighed as she appeared before Zelda. Zelda was sitting on the floor staring at her door. Impa walked over to her and knelt down. “What are you doing?” Impa asked.

“I want to go outside and play.” Zelda said. Impa could see that Zelda had grown pale and her normally happy blue eyes seem to have lost their spark. She sighed.

“It won’t take to much longer Zelda.” Impa said softly as she hugged the child close. “That girl has the other page and I’m sure she’ll find the last one to.” Zelda sighed.

“I know but I wish I could help to. I want to do something,” Zelda’s eyes swelled with tears. “Papa is very sick he can’t leave his bed and he. . .he . . .” Zelda buried her face into Impa’s arms. “He might die.”

“Don’t be scared Zelda.” Impa said. “You must be brave remember what your name is and what it means. Don’t let them see you scared or sad.”

“I know,” Zelda said sadly. “But I want to see papa and I want every thing to be like it used to be.” Impa picked Zelda up and hugged her tight.

“I promise we will make it better.” Impa said and started to hum the royal melody, soon Zelda was asleep in Impa’s arms. As she looked down at Zelda she couldn’t help but think how different she was from the young Zelda that helped the hero of time save Hyurle. She smiled and disappeared.

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“Thanks again.” Shan said waving to the Gorons as she watched them head back up Death mountain. Pink laughed and pointed at the brown bag that Shan was now wearing in place of her back pack.

“That thing is huge.” She said. “How can you walk around with it and not be humiliated.”

“Shut up,” Shan said smiling. “It’s a great pack. Hey I can hold more stuff now and besides,” Shan said. “You’re the one who sleeps in it.”

“They sure did give you some nice things.” Pink said. “Like these rock candies.” Shan watched as one of the large Cadies disappeared into the pink glowing ball. She stared in amazement.

“Wow that was neat how can you eat something so big?” Pink didn’t answer as she turned blue. Shan grabbed her quickly and shook her upside down. The candy split as it hit the ground.

“Thanks.” Pink said turning back to normal.

“Try not to eat such a big piece next time. I’ll brake it up for you from now on.” Pink landed on Shan’s shoulder and sighed.

“IF I were you I’d where that nice red tunic. It’s very pretty and so is that cape.” Shan sighed.

“I will when I need to. Besides I like to be comfortable.” Shan stopped when they reached a cross roads. A sign pointed in two directions. “Ok time to get in touch with Impa.”

“Again?” Pink said.

“Impa,” Shan said taking out her black broach. IT glowed softly as Impa’s voice came to her.

“Yes?”

“I was wondering if you know where I should head next what is the page called?”

“The Page of water.” Shan smiled.

“I guess that means we should head to Zora’s river.” She said smiling. Almost instantly Impa’s voice replied.

“You can’t get threw there the guards are blocking it,” she paused. “They have ever since the disappearances.” Shan sighed.

“Well the only other way I know how to go is Lake Hyrule,” Shan put a hand on her hip. “There’s a water passage that leads right to Zora’s domain.”

“If you go there be careful,” Impa said. “There’s a rumor that the Zora’s are kidnapping young Hyurlain women. Contact me when you stop next.” Shan watched as the broach’s light faded.

“Wow scary.” Pink said.

“It’s not as bad as Gannon will be if we don’t hurry. Look this sign says that Kakariko Town is that way. Now if I remember correctly Lake Hyrule is that way.” Shan said pointing down the other path.” Shan looked at Pink. “So what does the sign say?” Shan asked pink. Pink looked at it.

“The way your pointing leads to a place called Lon Lon town.” Shan smiled.

“Cool maybe we can find someone who would be willing to rent us a horse. Come on lets go.”

“What? Why would we want a horse?” Pink asked flying after Shan. Shan smiled to herself as she walked on. Soon she would have the last page and be on her way home.