Welcome everyone to my first Legend of Zelda fan fiction.

I have this and at least one other Shadow Link story I have been wanting to write.

Both stories will, at one point or another, feature a bit of Malon/Shadow Link, so anyone that doesn't like that pairing shouldn't read this.

For the bulk of this story it will be a brotherly bonding moment for Link and Shadow with a bit of Dungeon crawling and such, pulse a funny character I think a lot of people will enjoy.

So with out further a do...

From the Shadows

Chapter 1

The Start of a Great Quest

It sat on the rafter, hidden from view of the ranch girl working below, watching as she when about her work humming the song of the red mare.

It loved the way she hummed that song. It also loved when she would stand, close her eyes, clasp her hands together and sing while rocking side to side with her red hair swaying gently.

It moved across the rafters silently, quietly jumping from its perch and landing in the shadow of the hay, completely camouflaged by the shadow.

It just sat there watching her until she had finished, and left. It hated it when she left.

With no one around but the animals in the stable he stepped into the light.

Now revealed from its hiding place, it looked at its attire. Its tunic was a dull, shadowy black color, as was its skin and hair.

It looked at its hand, holding it up to the light. It was beginning to solidify a little more than it had three years ago in that horrible room in that terrible temple, that was good.

But that wasn't enough.

The shadow had found a few months ago that the it could be what it wanted to be rather than what Ganon wanted it to be, more than a shadow of the Hero.

But it wanted to be a, dare it say, human sooner, and it was beginning to get impatient.

It shook its head. Well, its options were limited to waiting Farore knows how long for the process to complete itself, or seek help.

The shadow could think of only one other person whom could help him at this moment, and that person was just South-east of Castle Town at the moment.

It smiled. If he didn't know how to help, or at least know some one that did, then no one would.

It left the stable and began the trip to Kakariko village.

Link walked behind Zelda as she wandered the paths of Kakariko.

Castle Town, as well as Hyrule Castle, were being rebuilt and the re-deads removed, so the inhabitants still had to stay in Kakariko until the repairs were finished.

That included the Princess.

Link looked to the sky to see that the sun was starting to set over the horizon.

"Zelda," he said, "time to start heading back."

Zelda gave him a nod as she turned to look at him.

As they walked back towards Impa's house, where they were staying, Link heard the quiet sound of walking behind him, while Zelda was walking in front.

Link reached for his sword slowly, only to stop as a voice began to speak.

"I don't think that will be necessary," it said.

At this Link sword was free of its sheath and pointed at the blade at the source of the voice.

"I would appreciate it if you would refrain from killing me," said the shadowy figure, as it looked at the tip of the sword ready to go through its throat. "Please?"

"What are you doing here?" Link asked, holding the blade steady, "and a better question: how are you still alive?"

The shadow merely shook its head, and began undoing the strap that held its sword and shield to its back, throwing both to the side.

"There, I'm unarmed," it said, "now can we talk?"

Link carefully grabbed the equipment and threw them over by where Zelda now stood.

"Talk fast," Link told the shadow, keeping the blade trained on its neck.

"I would like your help," it said, "I...I don't want to be a shadow anymore, I want to be a...human?...if at all possible."

Link looked at the thing he had fought with in the illusion room.

"Why should I help you," he started, "with something I'm not even sure can be done?"

"Please," the shadow begged, "I'll do anything, just help me please."

Though it was unable to cry, the red eyes of the shadow dimmed with sadness.

"I don't have a name," it continued, "no home, no friends, I was created not born, so the closest thing I have to family is Ganon, and I've always hated him. Help me please."

Link looked at what his foe had been reduced to a sad wreck that had nothing at all.

"I really don't know how to help," he said, "I'm sorry, but-"

"Impa," Zelda said, interrupting him. "She could help, but she's in the Shadow Temple at the moment, exploring."

She shook her head.

"However, she's been in there for so long, all of us sages are starting to worry," Zelda pointed out, "I was actually meaning to ask you if you wold go check on her tomorrow anyway Link."

"The Sh-sh-sh-shadow Temple," Link stuttered, obviously afraid, "who in their right right mind would-"

"Link," Zelda said, "please."

Link bit his lip.

"Oh alright, fine," Link said, "but you go with me," he said to the shadow.

"Of course," it said, its red eyes brightening, "and thank you both in advance."

"Don't thank anyone yet," Link said darkly, "I have a feeling that before this is over, we're going to both regret this adventure."

And with that he turned and escorted Zelda to Impa's house to prepare.

Wow, one of the longest things I've typed so far.

I actually changed a lot of details from the original copy on paper, these are small changes, and will not effect the story very much.

please Review, I plan on updating this at least once a week if possible, but only if I get a few reviews/pms to tell me how I did.(if you want to flame, pm)

til next time,

-Darklantern12