Malon

Oh wow! What an odd-looking mask! I kinda want
one of my own...

Hm? Oh, was I daydreaming?

If Mr. Ingo challenges you to a race, do NOT say
yes. There's no beating him! At least, not without
a horse like Epona...

Epona's one of my dearest friends.

She also happens to be the fastest horse on
this ranch.

But she's a shy little thing and usually shakes off
anyone she doesn't know.

Of course, she doesn't act that way if she likes you.
Epona will happily give a ride to an old friend.

Well, come back soon.

OK. See ya later.

Hey there... Mr. Ingo took your money, didn't he?

Ugh. He's actually never lost that race. If I were
you, I wouldn't try to race him again!

Some folks come along and try to beat him over
and over, only to end up in debt.

No matter what he says, don't take the bait.
There's no winning against him, unless you have
a horse like Epona.

Remember what I warned you about?

Ah, that's good to hear. Anyways...

Mr. Ingo's been so different since Ganondorf
came along, and we've had fewer visitors at the
ranch. There's just so much to worry about.

You know, the guy with the scary face. Always
dressed in black?

Mr. Ingo's been throwing money at him, trying to
get on his good side.

But the ranch already has enough debts as it is.

Poor horses... But if I disobey Mr. Ingo, they're the
ones who'll suffer, and then I'd have even more
to worry about!

He took over Lon Lon Ranch. He's around
here somewhere.

First thing he did was kick Papa out, but he kept
me here to look after the horses.

Since then, Mr. Ingo's taken out loan after loan to
build up the ranch.

"I'll just raise horses, sell 'em off, and donate the
money to Lord Ganondorf!" Ugh... That's his
business plan.

If I were him, I'd pay off the ranch's debts first.

We should probably keep it down, but he's the guy who took
over Lon Lon Ranch.

First thing he did was kick Papa out, but he kept
me here to look after the horses.

Since then, Mr. Ingo's taken out loan after loan to
build up the ranch...

"I'll just raise horses, sell 'em off, and donate the
money to Lord Ganondorf!" Ugh... That's his
business plan.

If I were him, I'd pay off the ranch's debts first.

It's all got me so sad and restless lately... It feels
like I'm worried all the time.

Epona, the horse I've looked after since I was
little... She's about to be sold.

She's the fastest horse we have, but according to
Mr. Ingo, "If a horse can't listen, it can't live here!"

Epona's just timid, that's all. She calms down
whenever she hears my song...

Listen to me! I sound so glum!

I'd feel a lot better if someone would whisk Epona
away from here. I'm mostly kidding, of course.

I'm sorry to talk your ear off. I hope you'll
come again!

Oh, I shouldn't be going on like this to a visitor.
Please come back again soon!

As for Mr. Ingo... Ganondorf is probably just
using him.

Yeah... If Ganondorf never arrived on the scene,
I'd have a lot less to worry about.

It's all Ganondorf's fault. At least I think it is.

I swear, Mr. Ingo wasn't like this before. It's like
Ganondorf changed him somehow.

With all that's going on with Ganondorf and
Mr. Ingo... I wish it didn't make me so anxious.

OK, pay attention, then.

Did Mr. Ingo invite you to wager on a race
against him?

If not, I'm relieved, but you should know...those
races are rigged. There's no winning.

If you wanna win, you'll need to ride Epona.

She's faster than any horse I've ever met.

But she's a timid thing and usually shakes off
anyone who tries to ride her.

If you were able to calm her down, it'd be a
different story. It's too bad Mr. Ingo banned my
song at the ranch...

Unfortunately, because she's timid, she shakes off
anyone who dares to ride her.

Epona's the fastest horse at the ranch!

There's only one thing you can do if you wanna
win. You need to ride Epona!

Don't bet against Mr. Ingo when it comes to
horse racing.

It's the fastest way I know to lose all the money to
your name.

Remember what I warned you about?

You play Epona's Song really well! If only Epona
could hear it too...

But, enough about that...

That song you played before... It was Epona's
Song, wasn't it? It makes me so happy to know
somebody else knows it too.

I wish Epona could hear it now... I'm not allowed
to sing when Mr. Ingo's around.

Oh yeah! I need to warn you about something.

I gotta get back to my work area or Mr. Ingo will
lose it. Can we talk there?

Mr. Ingo'll get on my case if he sees me standing
here chatting.

But if you don't mind talking while I work, let's talk
elsewhere.

Hello there! Isn't it a lovely day?

I'm headed to a secret spot of mine. Hee hee!
Let's talk there!

I'm off to go clear my head. Wanna come?

Hey there! Isn't it beautiful out?

Please don't tell Mr. Ingo that I sang this song...

Did you need something at this hour?

I used to sing that song to Epona all the time when
I was a kid.

I'd sing, and she'd come running up to me, no
matter how far away she was.

Ever since Mr. Ingo banned that song from the
ranch, she's been so melancholy.

But if he heard me singing it, he'd fire me for sure,
so I'd better keep it down.

Aw, thanks! It is a nice song, isn't it? My mama
taught it to me when I was little.

Sure, that'd be nice.

Lately, I've just been worried about everything
going on with Ganondorf and Mr. Ingo...

Welcome to Ingo Ranch!

...

I'm sorry. I'll never get used to calling it that.

Ever since Ganondorf showed up, Mr. Ingo's
changed for the worse. I can't help but worry.

A visitor? How unexpected!

Ugh. Mr. Ingo...

So many worries...

♪Hmm hm hmm!♪

That's such an adorable cucco! Remember to
always be gentle with animals.

That's such an adorable cucco! And you can tell
it's full of joyful energy!

Aww! What a cute, little cucco! I bet it'd have no
trouble waking up my sleepy papa.

Oh, Papa's back at the ranch, so there's no need
to test that theory right now!

If you see that dillydallying papa of mine dozing
off somewhere, feel free to wake him up with that
cucco's cry.

Aww! What a cute, little cucco!

I wonder if it's loud enough to make a heavy
sleeper like my papa bolt out of bed.

Who knows where Papa's sleeping now after
being kicked outta the ranch...

I mean... A visitor! How lovely!

Epona would enjoy this...

Makes me want to sing!

♪La la laa, laa laa!♪

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

That's a strange tune...

It's kinda funny!

Hee hee! So fun!

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Mmm... Sweet melody.

How lovely.

Oh, I love that one.

Oooh... Those goggles are so mysterious. It's
definitely a look! Hee hee!

Is that Keaton? It makes me feel so nostalgic!
I never did get one of those myself...

Eek! What kind of monster— Oh! It's only a mask!
You really had me going there.

Eek! Do I need to call for help?

Aha! What a cute headband! If only an animal like
that existed... I'd keep it as a pet!

Oh wow! There's a rocklike quality to that mask.
It makes you look pretty tough!

Oh wow! Such an unusual mask! It looks kinda
like a fish, doesn't it?

Oh wow! That mask is so striking! Is it meant to
look like makeup or a natural complexion?

Cute mask! It reminds me of the princess who
used to live at Hyrule Castle.

That face... Something about your mask reminds
me of a kid I met at some point...

Wow... That mask is quite imposing. But the more I look at it,
the more I see how it might be...kinda cute?

I'm relieved Papa came home. Looks like he's working like he
should, so I have to work hard too!

Where did Papa go, I wonder... He's probably sleeping,
wherever he is.

Oh my! What an intriguing mask! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Hmm? Do I see a fairy child under that mask?
Hee hee!

Oh, fairy child!

Hey! Wanna come play with me and my friend?
Hee hee!

I'm on my way to see a friend of mine. Wanna
come play with us?

You're here!

I'm off to see a friend of mine. You and I can
catch up in a bit.

Thanks for finding my papa for me!

I wish I had time to chat, but I gotta go see a
friend of mine.

Wanna come with?

Your ocarina makes the sweetest music! I think
Epona likes it too!

Awww! I think Epona likes you, fairy child! Hee
hee, that makes me happy.

I think Epona will remember you now, fairy child!
She's very smart!

Have you run into my papa yet, fairy child?

He's probably inside the house. You should go
say hi!

Wanna accompany me while I sing?

I think Epona would really like that!

Play along while I sing! I bet it will make Epona
happy too.

Epona seems to be scared of you...

I'll sing to her—that will make her feel better. Will
you play along with me?

Do you have an instrument? Maybe you could
accompany me!

Good morning! Welcome to Lon Lon Ranch!

Don't you just love being surrounded by all these
animals? Hee hee!

Hey! Welcome to Lon Lon Ranch!

Good evening! Welcome to Lon Lon Ranch!

Hey, you kept your promise! Welcome to
Lon Lon Ranch!

Oh, yeah! I wanted to introduce you to
my friend!

This is...Epona. Isn't she beautiful?

Oh!

Epona looks a little hesitant to approach you,
fairy child... She can be kinda shy.

Whenever she gets like this, I like to sing her a
special song to cheer her up.

Epona's a little shy of strangers...

Whenever she's feeling hesitant, I sing her a little
song, and she opens right up.

She's right over there.

We call her Epona. Isn't she beautiful?

G'morning! How'd it go at the castle?

I'd like to go inside the castle someday too...

Anyway, after you woke up Papa, we headed
straight for home! I didn't want him falling asleep
again before we made it back! Hee hee!

Hiya! So how'd it go at the castle?

Evening! How'd it go at the castle?

Thanks for finding my papa for me!

Sorry, but it's getting a little late. Can we
talk tomorrow?

It's pretty late. Let's talk another time.

I'd love to catch up, but it's about time I hit
the hay.

G'night!

Thanks for finding my papa for me!

I wish I had time to chat, but I've gotta get
to bed.

See you later!

Zzz... Zzz...

♪La la laaa.♪

Where is he?

Well done!

Did you like the song?

♪La la laa, laa laa.♪

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

What a unique melody...

What a fun song!

Hee hee! Jaunty!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one!

Such a sweet melody!

How lovely!

Hee hee! I love that one.

What are you doing?!

Stop that! Now!

Stop!

Huh?

Hey!

H-hot!

Eek!

That burns!

Ah! Bright!

What?!

Whoa!

Whoa!

Oh!

Hey!

Ow!

Eek!

Don't!

Oh, wow... What kinda goggles are those? They're
very mysterious... Hee hee!

Oh! Well, if it isn't Keaton! But under that mask,
I'm guessing I'll find...

Yeesh! That mask looks painful to wear! But under
that mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh wow! That's an unusual mask! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

My goodness! What an adorable headpiece! But I
recognize this cutie as the one and only...

Oh, wow! What a circular face! Huh. But under
that mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, wow! That face is so striking! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, wow! What a lovely face! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, wow! That girl looks so sweet! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Unbelievable! That face reminds me a lot of a fairy
child I know! And could it be that under that mask
I may find...

What a mask! It's kinda...cute?

I have to wake Papa up again tomorrow...

What is...

Aaahhh!

What?!

Uh?!

It finally stopped...

Horrible weather...

So odd...

Oh, it's calm now...

Agh!

Aaahhh!

Whoa!

Hm?

Aw, what a lovely ocarina!

OK, fairy child. Can you play this with
your ocarina?

Hee hee! He's a lively one, isn't he?

His big voice is sure to wake up Papa!

The egg hatched?! Well then, bring that little bird
to my papa.

It's sure to squawk loud enough to wake him up!

The egg hatched already?

If Papa's still sleeping, wake him up with the help
of that little one.

There's no way he could sleep through the racket
that birdy can make.

The egg hatched?!

Well, if you find my papa asleep somewhere in
the castle, use that bird to wake him up!

Oh! Did you want to chat?

Hee hee! What should we talk about?

My papa? His name's Talon.

He's supposed to be delivering milk at the castle,
but he probably fell asleep in there.

He's more of a kid than I am, hee hee!

Wanna talk about something else?

Me? I'm just a ranch kid. I'm only here today to
help my papa.

And by "help," I mean make sure he gets home
safe! Hee hee!

Well, it's called Lon Lon Ranch.

The first "Lon" is from my dad's name—Talon.
And the second "Lon" is from Malon, my name.

Put 'em together, and what do you get? Lon Lon!
Kinda fun, isn't it?

Drinking milk from Lon Lon Ranch gives you a big
boost of energy! Hey, when you finish your
errands, you should come visit us at the ranch.

I think I'm all talked out for now.

Keep an eye out for my papa, fairy child.

Ah, alright. Don't forget about my papa, OK?

Bye for now, fairy child. Keep an eye out for my
papa, will ya?

What do you wanna talk about?

The egg'll hatch on its own, but you'll need to
hold on to it for a while first.

When it does hatch, that bird'll crow so loud it'll
wake even the soundest sleeper—like my papa.

Greetings, fairy child!

I pride myself on my good manners. How about
you, fairy child?

Huh. That's an interesting outfit.

You're not from around here, are you?

...Kokiri Forest? Really? You're one of those
fairy children?!

Whoa. I didn't think forest fairies were real!

I'm from Lon Lon Ranch. Name's Malon.

Nice to meet you, fairy child!

I'm just here to deliver milk.

Our milk is famous for making you feel healthy
and strong! Papa and I usually handle the
deliveries together.

He went to drop it off at the castle and hasn't
come back yet.

He probably got tired and fell asleep somewhere
around the castle. Papa can sleep anywhere.

What? You saw Papa sleeping at the castle?!

Then could you do me a favor? Wake him up!
With this!

No way! You're going to the castle too?

Maybe you could do me a favor and find my
papa! Please?

Here, you'll need this to wake him up.

Hello, fairy child!

Good evening, fairy child...

Sorry, I was spacing out there.

Come see me when you're done with your
errands. I'll be waiting at the ranch!

Yay! I'm gonna hold you to it!

Great! Can't wait!

Hmph! If you don't want to come, just say so.
But I hope you change your mind.

What do you mean, "maybe"? I'll be
expecting you.

Oh. To get to the ranch, you'll leave the Castle
Town then keep going straight ahead.

Not too complicated, right? Hee hee!

When you leave the Castle Town, you'll see a
house in the distance. That's our ranch!

OK, see ya!

Bye for now!

I hope you'll swing by the ranch later! There's
someone I want you to meet.

Thanks for your help with my papa the other day!

Papa came right back after you woke him up, you
know. Thank goodness he didn't fall asleep along
the way! Hee hee!

Hey! You should come visit us at the ranch!
There's someone I want you to meet.

Finally! You're awake. You've been asleep for
so...long...

Hmph! You said you just needed a catnap, but
you've been snoring for over an hour.

I've been packed up. I'm waiting on you, Papa!

We gotta head out now. Remember to visit me at
the ranch.

See you around!

After that, he came right back. I've never seen
him run so fast! Hee hee hee!

...Hey! You should come visit us at the ranch!
There's someone I want you to meet.

Can you help Epona?

If you ride Epona, she'll be able to jump the
fence. She's a natural when it comes to running
and jumping!

What do you think? Gonna give it a try?

If you want to sneak inside the corral, head to the
far left once you enter the ranch.

And don't tell Mr. Ingo!

Together, you and Epona can handle this. I know
you can!

If you have any trouble getting inside the corral,
I've got a tip for you!

When you enter the ranch, take the path on
the left and go all the way to the end.

There's a ladder there that I used to sneak over
the fence at night when I was a kid.

But don't tell anyone else about it, OK? Hee hee!

Something's going on outside. What happened?

No way! Really?!

Hmm... I want to help Epona. I need to do
something, but...what?

I know! Do you think you two could just leap over
that fence?

I bet Epona could do it, no problem!

Welcome! Another beautiful day, isn't it?

It's time to prepare the obstacle course for today.

I'm done for the day, but I'll be back at it
tomorrow.

It's so late. I should go get some rest.

The fairy child! I knew it! Hee hee!

Oh... What an intriguing mask. But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

The fairy child! I knew it! Are you trying to keep
me from falling asleep? Hee hee!

Wow...what a mask.

Oh, if it isn't Keaton. But under that mask, I'm
guessing I'll find...

Yeesh... That mask looks painful to wear. But
under that mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, huh. That's an unusual mask. But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Aww... What an adorable headpiece. Of course,
this cute bunny is none other than...

Oh, wow. What a circular face. But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, wow. That face is so striking! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, wow. What a lovely face! But under that
mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Oh, wow. That girl looks so sweet... But under
that mask, I'm guessing I'll find...

Unbelievable... That face reminds me a lot of a
fairy child I know! And could it be that under that
mask I may find...

Hm, what's wrong?

No problem! Let's give this another try!

One more lap!

You've got this!

Good luck!

And...go!

Oh, I see... That's too bad.

OK. I'll break down the course.

I hope you'll try the course again next time you
visit with Epona!

Don't give up, OK? Just try your best!

That was amazing! Your final time was...time!
That's a new record!

You and Epona are clearly in sync! I'd like to thank
you for taking such good care of her. Here!

Oh yeah. You know that prize you received for
breaking the record? Did you ever find it after I
delivered it to your house?

Ugh, really? It was SO heavy! Please go take a look
when you get a chance.

Wow! Your time was...time. Congrats! You
set a new record!

In honor of your achievement, I have a prize
for you.

It's pretty heavy, so I'll deliver it straight to
your house.

Hee hee! I hope you like it!

Good job out there!

Unfortunately, you missed time fences.

You'll receive a five-second penalty for each fence
you couldn't jump.

Your time was time. You didn't beat any
records, but you two looked great out there!

Want to give it another go?

Come back if you change your mind.

Time's up!

That was disappointing...

No, no!

You're going the wrong way! Can't you see?