//------------------------------// // Trouble Brewing (Edited) // Story: The Legend of Zelda: Friendship is Magic // by MetalBrony823 //------------------------------// Link was sitting on a stump in the middle of a plain, looking at his surroundings and hearing the sounds of nature, such as birds chirping and or cawing for some species. He could not stop thinking about him and Colin first meeting Chrysalis, the changeling queen herself. He did not know what to think of her, neither did the boy. Could he trust her? Or is she planning something behind the princess' back? He didn't know, but what he did know was that if she does try anything, he will end her and his evil changeling followed with his Master sword. He thought of a way to ease all of this worrisome thinking, and pulled out the beautiful little harp that Lyra gave to him on his own "welcome to Equestria" party. He strummed really beautiful notes in a song. He never knew anything about playing the beauty of this instrument, yet he was already a master at it. He begin strumming a few notes and found the right type of pitch for this song he was thinking about. The notes sounded more powerful after strumming many stings individually and more than one string He thought of a few good lyrics to suit it. It took a little while to come up with the first lines, then he thought about himself and his life and how much he loved his homeland of Hyrule. In a very beautiful voice, he sang "Hyrule, I protect you from any evil ghoul. I call you my home that I am not afraid to roam. I am not afraid, even when I need immediate aid, for anyone I will help in need, and every animal on your soil, sky, and trees." Then as he was playing, he noticed a few animals coming up to them, and they all... like his little song and lyrics? It consisted a few chipmunks, squirrels, skunks, badgers, foxes, wolves, and some deer. He felt flattered that he has am audience to hear his performance, and continued playing for them in their request. Jr stopped for a minute and the animals in front of him just continued standing there and waited for him to play some more He took a little breath and continued on "to Hyrule I sing, for the land and my king. The Triforce of courage is my guide, and I shall defend all in need, with the Master sword by my side." Then the animals applauded for him, and the birds chirped happily. He wanted their opinions so he turned into his wolf form, he startled them a little, but the other animals realized that he just turned into a regular animal. Now he can talk to them. "That was truly amazing!" a foxed cheered on. "Truly inspiring." said a beaver with juicy mouth. "Did you come up with that yourself?" a female wolf asked him Link shrugged, pawing his foot at the ground"Well.... as a matter of fact.... I did. I mean, this is the second time I ever played a harp before in my life. A friend of mine gave it to me during a welcome to Equestria party for me." Then a large stag stepped up to reply "you sir are a really gifted and talented bard." "Oh, I don't know if I'm a bard." Link modestly said. "I would call it luck if you would ask me." "Don't be silly." Said a larger male wolf. "You should really perform more to us. We really want to know it's further beauty." "Link!" A voice called. He looked back and the animals kind of scurried around, feeling a little spooked. It was Colin, checking on him. "That was so beautiful." He said "You heard my song?" Link asked surprisingly The boy nodded a yes a little rapidly. "That was so amazing. Those lyrics, they fit you perfectly. I didn't know you played the harp." "Me neither. Lyra gave this to me as a gift and only started playing this for a while." "Is there anything you can't do?" The hero blushed "ah, well." Then he turned back to his human form. "By the way, why did you turn into a wolf all of a sudden?" "Oh, I was playing for these animals here and i wanted know how they liked it." He answered, pointing to the creatures looking curiously at the two. Some of them like the foxes, bobcats, and wolves came up to both of them and licked their legs and boots. "That tickles." Colin laughed from the feels from the tongue. "What do you know, they like you." Link said The boy turned into his wolf pup form to talk to them for himself. Some of the other animals were surprised by this. "Another wolf hybrid?" Said a skunk "He's got a brother." Said a finch "Well, I'm not his brother. I'm like a brother to him, and we are just really good friends." "Oh. Well you two look very much alike." "Well that's true. So you all liked Link's performance?" "Oh yeah. We do." Said another male wolf. "Link hmm? That is a rather peculiar name." A black bear said. "I know. It's a cool name." Then Link turned back to his wolf form again, wanting to k ow what they were saying to eachother. "Link, can you please play another song? We really want to hear more." Said the female wolf from before. "I know you all liked it, but now I don't think it's a good time to do it?" "Why not?" Asked a chipmunk "It's complicated. To shorten things out, I came to this land to stop an unknown evil and save Equestria. For who you ask, I really don't know yet. Maybe when it's all over, I can perform more for you guys." "Well, we do not like it." Said the stag. "But we understand your reasons." "Just promise us you will play more songs for us on that harp. Please?" Said a blue jay "Of course. I'll come back over here, and I can perform then." "Okay, see you later. Come on guys." Said another fox. Then the animals scattered in many different directions, and the two were alone, changing back to their human forms. "Well that was.... Random." Colin said "Yeah, but I liked it." Then he looked at his little horse whistle after he took it out his pouch. It reminded him of Epona, who was probably worried sick about him back in Hyrule. "I miss Epona. If only she was here, so she will be happy to see me." "We'll get back to her, Link. Epona is a really patient and understanding horse. I'm pretty sure Ilia is taking good care of him." "I suppose." He thought of it for a moment and decided go play the whistle again, just to let it out. He heard for any response, and just as he suspected, nothing. "Well, let's go back home and get back to Fluttershy." He said sadly "Okay" as the two were walking back, they heard a light galloping from afar. "Link!" Called a female voice. "I'm coming, Link!" The looked and it was Epona. However, they noticed something a little.... Different about her. She had had shrunken greatly with the top of her head being at the height of Link's elbow a little. She still had her little cuffs of her around her feet, and the long striped nose on her head, but looked more adorable and her face had more emotion, and looked like pony mares face with a smile. Her body looked just the same, except she had a cutie mark with the Triforce on her flanks, with a few musical notes. Above all, she had no saddle on her back "Epona?" Link and Colin said in disbelief with their jaws dropping on the floor "What? What is it?" The way she talked was like a beautiful woman with a cowgirl accent, a little deeper then Zelda and Midna. "You... Changed." Link answered. "You kind of changed a little bit." "Oh that? Yeah, I kinda look a little, ridiculous now. And I am tiny now." She bowed her head in shame a little. "How can I carry you on my back now? You'll surely crush me in this state" "Oh, Epona." Link said on a comforting voice as he bent down and put his hand on her neck, stroking her mane downwards. "Don't be sad. We'll get out of this." "You think so?" She asked "Of course. We are here for a reason." "Wait? Is there some evil in this world?" "Yes, but we don't know for sure yet." Link replied. "The dominant race in this world are-" "I know. Ponies. In fact I met a couple of them a while back." "Really? How long have you been here?" "One full day. A couple of stallions from uhh... Appleloosa named Braeburn and Sheriff Silver Star had sheltered me for the last 24 hours." "Wow. And you left them?" "Well yeah. Nothing personal. I told them I was looking for a friend, which is you." "Ah. Of course." "Oh and Colin, you're here too. I almost forgot about you." Then she looked at him c,Lesley, and nuzzled his torso. "And, you like just like Link." "Yeah, it's a long story. But, I think we should go to Ponyville." "Ponyville?" "Yeah, that's the town me and Link are staying for a little while." "Oh. I understand. Where Link goes, I will follow." "Good to have you back, Epona." "Good to be back Link. I'll be ready for anymore monsters that might come at us. Oh, and uh, Colin, if you want I can give you a ride if you would to." "Sure. I'll be gentle. I promise." "I know you, will, baby doll." Then the boy got on her back, and was happy to be on top of her. "Well, I suppose we can go back now. Now that the gang is all here." "Right!" They both said proudly. Then Epona, with Colin riding on her, walked next to Link and went down the road to town. The rider and his noble horse were reunited, even though Link cannot ride her at this stature. Nevertheless, they were happy to be together again. *** In town, Many of the inhabitants looked at Epona, and never seen a beautiful mare like her before. "People are staring at me." she whispered to Link "Don't worry, you're just new to town." Link then said to the whole crowd "She's a friend of mine from my home." Then many of them started to understand her appearance. Many of them murmured to their cohorts in fascination "You don't have to worry about them." said Colin."These ponies are really nice. They will like you before you know it." Epona did have a feeling like that. Back in Appleloosa, she was already well liked by their inhabitants, so maybe she will be like in Ponyville too. So she went along with this. "Ah, here's our friends." Link pointed to the mane six and Spike walking down a road on the other side of town. Then not before long, they noticed the three back. The two groups went up to one another, and the ponies and baby dragon were really happy to see them back "Ooh, who's your friend, Link?" Said Rarity "This... Is Epona." He replied "That's her?" Said Twilight. "But she doesn't look like she can carry you for a ride." "That's because I got turned into a pony like you all." She replied. "Ahh!" She stood on her hind,eggs in fright noticing Spike. "Monster!" "Easy girl. Easy." Link soothed her. "That's just Spike. "He's just a baby dragon, and very nice." "Yeah, don't be afraid of me." Spike said, gently stroking down her side. "I love ponies." "Oh. Okay, I suppose." "Yes, Spike is just a sweet little angel." Said Rarity. "Very lovable and adorable." "Oh stop it, Rarity." Spike shrugged. "Sorry." "Spike hmm, that's a rather cute name." Said Epona. Then she gently rubbed his fins on his head. "I'm starting to like you already." "Thanks." "So how did you come here to Equestria?" Applejack asked "It's a rather long, yet fascinating story." Epona replied. "To shorten it out, some magical force swirled around me, any then, poof! I got transported to Equestria" "That's like how me and Colin got here." "Yeah." "How did you find him?" Asked Rainbow "With the power of my horse whistle." Link said, showing him the instrument that reunited him with Epona. "Oh now I remember." Said Fluttershy. "That song helps you call her in need, right?" "That's right." Then, Spike burped a little scroll out of his green fire. It could only mean one thing. "It's Princess Celestia and Luna." "Here, let me see that." Said Twilight. Spike gave her the note and then read it. "She says she wants to see us, and you too Link." "About what?" "She thinks she might know what is going on with you and your visions, Link." Twilight replied. Link and Colin were surprised to hear that. Maybe they might find out what these visions might mean and why they came to Equestria "That sounds like we might know of Chrysalis is behind everything all along." Fluttershy pointed out. "Yeah, maybe we might kick her butt if she is behind this." Rainbow added, ready to fight her or any changelings if need be. "Well, we might as well go to the castle and see what is really going on." Spike said They all exclaimed "right" in unison. They all went off down the road to the train to Canterlot. Colin and Epona were really amazed with this castle they were stepping foot inside. "This is amazing." The boy said. "I know. This looks a little more nicer than Hyrule Castle." Epona added with equal amount of amusement as him "So, ready to meet the rulers of Equestria, guys?" Link asked. "They would both love to meet you both." "Yeah. I guess." The boy replied nervously "Are you a little nervous about this, buddy?" Link asked him "A little." "Ah, don't worry. Like I said, she will like you guys." "Yeah, she loves everypony in Equestria." Twilight added Epona was more confident and said "Well, I'm not nervous. Let's go." Then they all went up a few staircases till they reached the tower. Colin still had so,e butterflies in his stomach, but he remembered he was braver than this. "Well, this is it." Said Applejack. Then the double doors slowly went open with a large clang when they stopped They walked down the carpet and they stopped at the end of the hall. Link, the girls, and Spike bowed to the two Allicorns, who both smiled at their arrival here. The boy was stunned by their grace and Beauty. Never had he seen such beautiful creatures in his life. Colin realized that they were bowing to them and he did the same thing. "Uh, Epona, I think you should do what we did." Said Fluttershy "Oh yeah." And then Epona lowered herself to respect them. "Link, welcome back to my castle." Celestia greeted, "We have been expecting you here." Luna added. The two allicorns walked from their thrones and looked at all of them kneeling down. "Oh, and what's your name, little one?" The boy looked up at the princess smiling warmly at him from above. "Me?" "Hmm-mmm." "Colin." He replied. "My name is Colin." Celestia looked at Link "Well Link, you never told us you had a little brother." "He's not really my brother. We are like brothers." He replied "Oh, my apologies." "So, what brings you here to Equestria?" Luna added. "It's alright, you can stand up now." Then the boy did what she said. "The same way Link came here, your majesties." Was all here replied in a quiet voice. "And what he said is true. He is like a brother to me, even though he isn't. He is one of the greatest friends I can ever have." "That's wonderful, Colin." Celestia remarked. "Did he give you that sword and shield as well?" "Yep. He trained me to use the way of the sword and shield and I'm really good at it." "And he is quite a fast learner." Link added. "That is brilliant." Said Luna "you're being careful with that blade, are you?" "Of course. I know a sword is not a toy." "Good. We are just looking out for you, sweetie." Celestia said kindly. Then she noticed Epona. "And who might you be?" "My name is Epona. I came here from Hyrule and turned into a pony. I am Link's steed and best animal friend." "Hmm. Nice to meet you, Epona." Luna remarked "Thanks." "So, about the matter at hoof. Twilight told me what happened recently in Ponyville when those lizard monsters try to deal away with you." "Yeah. Lizalfos, led by a Dinolfos, and a winged aerolfos. They said they wanted revenge for killing Ganondorf, the evil wizard who threatened my home." "Oh yes. Shining Armor and Cadence did tell me quite a lot about Ganondorf when you told them about him." "Yeah, and then we fought back, defeating them." Colin stated "That is good to hear, but I am afraid that it is far from over." "She's right." Said Rainbow. "They might come back with stronger monsters to fight." "Oh and anger this, Chrysalis met Link and Colin" Applejack pointed The two princess' looked at eachother in surprise and worriment. "What did she want?" Luna asked curiously "She... Just wanted to meet them." Fluttershy replied "Hmm. Well, we are keeping an eye on her." Celestia reassured. "This is becoming more serious. We need to better prepare ourselves for anything that could happen next." Luna said "Right, we will notify Discord, and the guards about this, and we can look into this more deeply." Then without warning, a soldier came in yelling "princess! Princess!" He panted when he stopped. "Captain Storm Snow. What is it?" Celestia asked "A large, scary creature came and attacked me and my unit on the outskirts of the Everfree forest!" He exclaimed They all gasped Link then asked "What monster?" "Some kind of.... Black knight type of figure." He replied. "We tried our best to fight him, but he was too strong. He's heading straight for Ponyville." "Black knight? What a minute.... Darknut!" "What is a darknut?" Asked Rainbow. "I'll tell you on the way." "We'll be back your majesties." Twilight remarked. "We'll take care of this problem." "Be careful Twilight. This rear sounds like somepony you should not truffle with." "Yeah, darknuts are tough to fight. Come on." Then they all rushed out of the room and went back to the train to Ponyville before the darknut arrives.