//------------------------------// // Chapter IV // Story: The Legend of Zelda: Friendship is Magic // by Multi Personas //------------------------------// Chapter IV “So, I have plenty of scroll, quills, inkwells, snacks, and Spike is helping Rarity so we shouldn't have too many interruptions,” Twilight said, putting the items out on a coffee table. We were in the main library, a coffee table and two couches were moved from the basement to the library area. The couches were turned so that they faced each other at an angle, the right arm of one couch touching the left arm of the other. Twilight was on one couch, closest to the arm that was touching the couch me and Link were sitting on, Link was closest to Twilight and I was closest to the snacks. “Are you ready to get started?” Link asked, he had taken off his armor and was only in his casual wear, which was just his green tunic, his white leggings, and his hat. “Yup! I am so excited! To think, I will be the first pony ever to learn about a world that is not my own!” Twilight excitedly clapped her hooves. “Alright, well, fire away,” Link said with a big smile. “Ok,” Twilight floated over an inkwell, scroll, and quill, “First question: What is the name of the land you two are from?” “Hyrule.” Twilight wrote it down. I wasn't too sure why she was asking where me and Link came from, she already knew. Oh well, I saw a snack that had my name on it. I leaned forwards, but I soon realized that I have no idea how to grab it. I let out a silent groan and leaned back against the couch. “Next question: What is the name of your species, and could you tell me of the origins of your species?” “The name of my species would be the Hylian, we are close cousins to the Human. As for the Hylian origins, I'm not one hundred percent sure. I had a scientist explain it to me once, but he talked funny so I only understood half of what he said. I believe he said that a human and some other species created the first Hylian. I’m not too sure.” “Interesting,” Twilight said as she wrote. I turned from them to the snacks again. They looked very delicious. They had a bread like base to them, a whipped cream like topping thing on the bread base, with shavings of orange stuff. And the smell it was giving off; absolutely amazing. “Next question: How was your world created?” Link sat up quickly and fixed his posture. He really liked telling this story. “Ok, this story was told to me by the Great Deku Tree, I don't know word for word what he said, but I can give you the general idea. In the beginning there were three great goddesses, Din the goddess of power, Nayru, the goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the goddess of courage. Din, with her strong flaming arms, she cultivated the land and created the red earth. Nayru, poured her wisdom onto the earth and gave the spirit of law to the world. Farore, with her rich soul, produced all life forms who would uphold the law. The three great goddesses, their labors complete, departed for the heavens, and three golden sacred triangles remained at the point of where they departed. Since them, the triangles have become the basis of my world's providence. The resting place of the triangles, know as the Triforce Triangle, became the Sacred Realm. The names of the three Triangles that make up the Triforce Triangle are known as the Triforces of Power, Wisdom, and Courage. And that is all the Great Deku Tree has told me,” Link said, concluding his short story. He took a deep breath and blew it out slowly. He had a little sadness in his eyes, but it was there for only a second, then it was replaced by the normal joy. “So fascinating,” Twilight said, writing very fast. I really wish I could get one of those delicious looking snacks. “So does everypo- er, everyone, believe that?” “What's not to believe? It's all true,” Link said. “In fact,” Link held up his bare left hand, revealing a small yellow triangle, “I embody the Triforce of Courage.” “Really? Is there anyone else who embodies the other Triforce Triangles?” Twilight asked. “Yes, the Princess Zelda, ruler of Hyrule, embodies the Triforce of Wisdom and... an evil man named Ganondorf, he embodies the Triforce of Power.” Twilight stopped writing. “This is the second time I’ve heard of this Ganondorf po-, er, person. Who is he?” Twilight asked. “Uh, well, to be honest, I'm not sure about his whole story. I do know that he was born in a tribe of women, the first born male in a century, I think. The tribe is known as the Gerudos. Anyways, this man, for whatever reason, goes to the Sacred Realm, and the Triforce of Power chooses him to be the next bearer. With the help of this power he hunted for the other two, because if you collect all three pieces, then you get whatever your heart desires. Ganon almost got them but Princess Zelda was stolen away the night Ganon attacked, and I was locked away in the Temple of Time. Ganon used the power he had and basically enslaved the nation of Hyrule for seven years, until I put a stop to him.” Twilight kept on writing every word Link said, while I still stared at the snacks. Oh the glorious snacks that I can't taste because I have no idea how to pick them up. “Hmm, anything else important about Hyrule?” Twilight asked. “Um, other than a few wars that lasted a couple years, or the different races, not that I can think of. I mean I could tell you about a land called Termina, but I have no idea what's behind that world. I mean I have ideas but nothing I can prove.” “Hmm, perhaps later, would you like to move onto geography?” Twilight asked, switching out the scroll she was writing on with a new one. She looked up and saw me looking at the snacks. “Oh, I’m sorry, Epona. I forgot you are not use to picking things up with your hooves, let me help you with that.” She used her magic to levitate one of the snacks towards me. I awkwardly held it in my hoof. At long last, I would taste the delicious snack that has been escaping me for the past half hour. “I hope you like them. I made them myself,” Twilight said with a smile. “Thank you,” I said before taking a big bite out of it. I slowly chew for a few seconds before swallowing. This snack was... it was... it was just so... bland. Very, very, very bland. Kinda of a disappointment. But I didn't want to be a bad guest so I ate the rest of it. “Of course. Now then, on to geography...” Twilight said but I zoned them out. I crossed my hooves and set my head down on them and closed my eyes. I knew I wasn't going to get called on to answer any questions. Not that wanted to talk anyways. It was still kinda weird being able to talk, I’m just so use to only thinking. I didn't really realize how tired I was until I closed my eyes. Link's and Twilight's voices soon blended together and got softer and softer until I couldn't hear them anymore. ~~~ “This tea is really good.” “Thank you, Rarity told me about this tea a few months ago and I really liked it.” “Oh yes, it is a very good tea. It reminds me of this tea I once got from this Zora scientist.” I heard Link and Twilight talking while I felt the most absolutely best feeling behind my ears while my head rested on a very soft surface. “Mmm,” I let out as I nuzzled the soft area under me. “Epona? Are you awake?” I heard Link ask. “Hmm?” I asked as I nuzzled the soft thing underneath me again. I let out a sigh and slowly opened my eyes. I slowly raise my head and looked around. I was still on the couch but I was resting my head on a white fluffy pillow and Link was scratching behind my ears. He stopped when I raised my head. “What happened?” I asked as I rubbed my eyes. “You fell asleep while I was asking Link questions,” Twilight said. “You've been asleep for about two hours.” “Oh, sorry,” I say sheepishly. “It's alright, I understand that you would be tired. You've had a very stressful day, and it's only noon,” Twilight said, looking at a clock. “Noon already?” Link asked, as he put his hand on his stomach. It growled loudly. “Huh, guess I’m pretty hungry,” he said with a sheepish smile. My stomach growled back in response. “Well if we are all hungry, let's go out to eat. My treat. You two could get to know the town a little better,” Twilight said with a smile. “Sure,” Me and Link both agreed. “Great! Let me get my saddle bags and we can get going,” Twilight said getting up and trotting upstairs. A few seconds later and Twilight returned. “If you two are ready, let's go,” and with that, we left. “So, where are we going?” Link asked as we walked. The ponies again avoided us, though not as much now that Link didn't have his sword. “I was thinking we could visit Pinkie Pie and have lunch at Sugarcube Corner. Is that alright?” Twilight asked. “I'm fine with it,” Link said. “As am I,” I say. I don't care what the place is called, I just need something in me quick or my stomach will eat itself. ~~~ “Here we are, Sugarcube Corner!” Twilight said, stopping in front of the weirdest building I have ever seen. It had white walls like the other buildings but the roof looked like gingerbread and it looked like it was held together with frosting. When we went inside I instantly smelt sweets and baking dough. The inside looked like any other bakery, only it was candy themed, which I though was weird for a bakery. “Twilight! Link! Epona! Over here!” I heard a familiar voice shout from across the room. I looked and saw the pink pony, Pinkie Pie with a huge smile plastered on her face. She was standing behind a cash register, waving like a mad man. “Hello,” Twilight greeted. “Hiya!” Link said, with a raise of his hand. “Hi,” I said with a nod of my head. We walked over to the cash register. “What are you guys doing here?” Pinkie asked. “Well, we were getting hungry so I though we could get something to eat here,” Twilight explained. “Excellent choice, if I do say so myself,” Pinkie giggled, she pulled a notepad and a pencil out from under the counter. “What'll it be?” “I would like a large salad with ranch dressing, please,” Twilight ordered. Link looked up at the menu and rubbed his chin in though. “I think I will have a salad too, with ranch dressing, also, please,” Link ordered. I didn't bother to look at the menu. “What would you like Epona?” Twilight asked. “I don't know what they have, I can't read,” I said, absentmindedly rubbing my fetlock as I looked around the bakery. I turned back when I realized nobody was talking. When I turned back I was Twilight and Pinkie with their jaws dropped in shock and Link with a guilty blush on his face. “What?” Twilight snapped out of it first. “What do you mean you can't read?” “Um, I was never taught? People don't teach horses to read,” I say. I'm actually pretty sure horses can't read. I'm not sure as I’ve never tried. “Oh, right. Sorry I forgot you were from a different world,” Twilight said. “Well, let me read you the menu. They have salads, cakes, pastries, breads, and a few different dishes that have to do with hay.” One thing stuck out at me... well more than one, but one in particular, and that was the cakes. I’ve had cake before, and it was freaking delicious. “Can I get some cake?” I ask. “Sure!” Pinkie asked. “What kind of cake would you like? We have vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, peach, pineapple, carrot, rainbow, blueberry-” “Whoa whoa whoa,” I say, cutting her off. “Did you say... carrot?” I ask in a very serious manner. “Oh yes we have just the best carrot cake in all of Equestria!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed. “Oh yeah! Saria makes some very good carrot cake. She won't tell me her recipe though,” Link said rubbing his chin. I slowly turned to face Link “...Link?” I slowly asked. “Yeah?” “You've known that there was such a thing as carrot cake?” I slowly ask. “Oh yeah, it's really good.” It would be good. You are combining the two foods of the goddesses. The very delicious dark orange carrots, and the heavenly softness of cake! It had to be good! But I was trying to wrap my head around the concept of carrots and cake and why I was never told. “When were you planning on telling me?” I asked. “Oh, um. It never really crossed my mind. I guess never.” … My hoof shot out like a cannon. “Ah!” Link yelped, hopping around in a circle while holding his shin. “That's what you get for keeping me from the foods of the goddesses, Link,” I said with a scowl. To my slight surprise, Link started to laugh. “You're right, Epona. I'm sorry,” Link apologized with a smile. I was kinda caught off guard. “Oh, um. Right, you're forgiven,” I say. I turn to Pinkie. “I would like a slice of carrot cake, please.” “Okie dokie lokie! I'll have you're order out right away!” Pinkie said with a giant smile. “And don't worry about money, it's on the house!” “Thanks Pinkie!” Twilight said. “Yeah, thanks!” Link said. “Indeed,” I said. Pinkie gave a salute and with a giggle she disappeared behind a door that lead to, I assumed, the kitchen. “Come on, let's find a table,” Twilight said, facing an area of the bakery that had a few tables and what looked like cushions on the floor. “Where would you guys like to eat?” “I don't care,” I said. “How about over there?” Link suggested, pointing at a table that was close to a window. “Looks like a good spot,” Twilight said, trotting over to the table. Me and Link followed close behind. When we got to the table I looked at the cushions for a second until I saw Twilight sitting on one and I took the hint and sat down next to her. Link however had a little more trouble. He looked at the cushion for a seconds, looking like he was thinking of how to actually sit down. In the end he sat down on the cushion like me and Twilight. He gave both of us a smile as he crossed his legs, and we smiled back at him. Link had just gotten seated when Pinkie reappeared out of nowhere with a silver platter in her mouth. She set the platter on the table and took off the lid. “Here you are! Two salads and a slice of carrot cake,” Pinkie said. Twilight levitated our food to each of us. “If you need anything else, please, don't hesitate to ask!” Pinkie exclaimed with a big smile. “Thank you,” me and Link said, bowing our heads before facing our meals. Link took his fork and stabbed his salad with it and ate some. “Mmm! This I really good!” Link said, chewing. “Mhm!” Twilight hummed in agreement, her mouth full of her own salad. I looked down at my carrot cake. It looked absolutely delicious, with it's dark brown cake part, and it's cream white frosting, with a carrot sitting on top of the frosting. With careful slowness I eased in and took a small bite of the carrot cake. I let it sit on my tongue before swallowing. The moment the cake touched my tongue I felt my eyes grow at how delicious it was. With wide eyes I looked down at the glorious cake. To hell with dignity. I shoved my face in that cake and went to town. I’m pretty sure that I was making the same noises that a starved wild cat would make while eating a fresh kill, and I was getting cake everywhere, but I didn't care. “Now that is how you eat a cake!” I heard Pinkie from the distance let out a giggle.