BOOK IV OF THE HYRULE TERMINUS SAGA
DESERT OF DEKU
CHAPTER VI
TILL NEXT WE MEET
When the group finished resting and filled their jars with water, Okito shower them the spring that would bring them to the Kokiri badlands. Link looked at the young Rito and asked, “How are you going to get home? We don't know the way back to our world.” Smiling, Tingle replied, “I know where there are a couple of warp tiles. I can bring her to one that will lead fairly close to Dragon Roost Mountain. She can make her way home from there.”
Nodding, The group said their farewells to one another. Okito prepared to take off when she seemed to remember something. Pulling a talisman from around her neck, she said, “Take this. Should ever we meet again, present this to the guard at the mountain entrance. They will know what they are to do.” Link took the item and nodded. The Rito gave them all a warm hug farewell and took off. Link looked at the lake and said, “Well, It looks like we're finally on the right track. Everyone ready to head to Kokiri?” Shadow pulled out a jar of Chu Jelly Potion and said, “Not until you take this for your injuries.”
The warrior took a reluctant expression and muttered, “Do I have to?” Everyone muttered, “Yes, you do.” Closing his eyes, he drank down the horrid liquid and said, “Ugh. I'd rather take my chances fighting injured that drinking that stuff.” Smiling, Shadow put his arm around the Kokiri's shoulder, saying, “Grow up.” and tossed him into the lake. Saria laughed and said, “I don't think that was necessary.” Smiling Shadow replied, “No, but it was fun.” With that, he jumped into the lake. Sheik shrugged and followed. Saria smiled. “I'm really beginning to like that guy, she said with an evil grin. “Well, next stop, Kokiri Badlands.” She then followed the rest of the team, anticipating the next coming battle.
