The Legend Of Zelda: The Curse Of Zant

Chapter 5: Ilia's Promise

Walking through the little alley way into the main part of the village, a smile spread upon Link's face as he took in the sight of peace and serenity that had not been broken as it had back in Hyrule.

Looking around he could see Colin, along with the other children, running around freely. Further in the distance, up towards the goat farm, he could see the once pregnant lady now humming a lullaby to her baby as she rocked them back and forth whilst sat by the edge of the river. On the other side, he could see the mayor looking over the village with a watchful eye. He thought that the best place to start would be to ask the little boy where his father was at.

Turning to Midna, with a smile plastered on his face, he wanted to make sure that she was on board with his plan.

"This place sure does look the same." She commented, looking around in awe of the peacefulness of the villagers.

"So Link, you have to retrive the sword from Colin's father... But where is he?" She questioned.

Link looked around but could only see Colin and the other children running around. The only adults in sight were the mayor and once pregnant lady. He was sure that the boy's father had to be around there somewhere.

"Ask Colin or his mother. She should know where he is." Midna said suggestively.

He nodded and headed over to where the children were all happily playing. As soon as his shadow blocked out their sun light, each of them turned to look at him. It brought back many memories of the young souls looking up to him, all hoping to follow in his footsteps and become a brave Knight. All except Ilia of course, who instead, lived inside her own world.

"Master Link!" Colin greeted with a joyful expression.

"Good morning young Colin. May I ask where your father is at?" Link questioned in a soft and friendly tone.

For a second the boy's expression remained the same, but then a frown appeared on his face as though he was trying to think of something.

"I am awfully sorry Master Link, but I cannot help you. Mama will not tell me where Papa went. You see, a few days ago he left on one of his journeys but when I asked him where he was going to, he would not say either." Colin explained as simply as he possibly could.

"Oh. I see... Well, is your Mama at home now?" Link asked, hoping that if Colin had no idea, his mother would give him the information needed.

"Yes. She is home, taking care of my baby sister." Colin informed him.

"Thank you. I'll leave you kids to play now." Link concluded and headed back the way he had came and towards the family's house.

Although Ordon Village looked the same, there were quite a few changes within the people there. Colin, and all the other children had grown taller and were shaping up to be quite the young warriors and soon there would be a new generation of children. With Colin's new sibling and all of the other younger children of the Village, things would change rather quickly.

"Hope she knows exactly where he is... Or if we are lucky maybe she has the sword herself. There she is, just coming out of her house now. Let's go and ask her." Midna instructed, heading towards the humble looking woman.

Link followed along behind and quickly caught up to the giddy little imp, following her stare to Colin's mother.

"Master Link and... your friend... to what do I owe the pleasure?" She asked in a voice sweeter and more mellow than what he remembered.

"Well you see... after peace was restored to the kingdom, I came back here and gave Colin's father the sword that he had given me to use. I was wondering if I am able to speak to him? Or perhaps you could tell us where he is located?" Link rambled, struggling to find the right words to use.