So, here is my story I have finally spared the time to write. As said, it is based upon a plague that destorys Hyrule. I have had this idea for awhile now and had no idea others did, too. They beat me to it. haha. But then, I was thinking, it doesn't really matter if someone has one idea the same as yours...The stories will be completely different, and there's not too many main ideas for Zelda. But, anyway, here it is. I hope you like it. Please give me a review if you have the time. It is greatly appreciated. :D I will do the same to your story. I can't wait to meet all you writers out there! Hope you enjoy. (:

And also, if you have suggestions or ideas for the story, please feel free to let me know. And if I made spelling/grammar mistakes, let me know as well. Anyway, thanks so much for taking the time to read my story. Hope you like it so far! (:

Prologue:

The flaming bloodshot eyes of Ganondorf glared Link directly in the face. The Master Sword had been firmly planted in the center of Ganon's chest. Princess Zelda stood aside, attentively watching as Ganondorf ceased at last. Link shrugged his shoulders, for he found it rather odd for someone to pass away in an upright position. Zelda just simply grinned. There were merely no words to describe this remarkable moment for the two of them.

Turning the opposite way from the gruesome scene, Link and Zelda began slowly pacing back to the remains of the castle.

They both heard it at the same time, but even Link's instincts were caught off-guard. The two immediately spun to discover the sword positioned back in their faces…

Breathing intensely, Link awoke from his slumber.

Arising in bed, he could only manage to shake his head in complete confusion. He sighed. Since the defeat of Ganondorf, Link had been experiencing intense, vivid dreams about the situation which haunted him in memory the most.

Brushing those thoughts aside, Link forced himself to plunge from the sheets of his comfortable, luxurious bunk.

Rubbing his eyes, Link noticed it was beginning to turn from dreadful dark to the astonishing light of dawn. Just another routine, ordinary day would float by in the village of Ordon.

The rising sun shimmered its way through the windows onto the worn, oak floors of Link's home. He dressed in his usual tunic, for it just did not seem fitting to wear his ranch attire any longer. His life had shifted, and he had changed drastically from the boy who once lived his life never leaving the sights of the place he called home.

He felt as if he did not belong here; he had moved on from those fainted memories in his young life. Link desired days of adventures, extensive battles, and simply everything in-between that made him Hyrule's chosen hero.

Link's mind drifted in thought, hoping Fado would perhaps give him a slightly different chore to make his day the least bit unusual. Link somehow sensed this day was going to bring several surprises, though.

The courageous hero was indeed correct. A gentle tap upon the door brought him back to reality.

Opening the door, he sighted young Colin, eyeing him from below.

"Hey, Link," Colin managed to loudly mutter. Since once being ignored from the rest of the children in Ordon, he was often still cautious of what he would speak aloud. Link, though, had always treated him far differently from the rest of the villagers, so Colin felt a sense of ease around him.

Link smiled at the boy, who still wore the wooden shield that had led him through several lengthy journeys.

"Colin, what brings you here so early?" Link bluntly phrased. Being a person of few words, he often brought things precisely to the point.

"You got a letter," Colin quickly responded back. "The postman must have mistaken our house for yours. For some reason, he always gets confused when he comes to our village, doesn't he?"

Link nodded in agreement. Hyrule's postman was quite strange to say the least.

Colin handed him the small letter, and Link's attention immediately focused on it as it was passed to his hands. The decorated envelope was off-white, embroidered with silver triforces, and sent from a very familiar name. He beamed.

Colin attentively observed as Link carefully tore the envelope, revealing the letter.

Dear Link,

I was awake a few nights ago, recalling the events that had occurred here in Hyrule. It made me think of you and how I have not seen you since the defeat of Ganondorf, weeks ago. It also reminded me I had some things I wish to discuss with you.

Now that you are Hyrule's hero, I believe that to protect our people, you should live closer to the castle, maybe perhaps in the castle. Even though Hyrule is at peace, the unexpected can always happen. I understand if you want to stay with your friends at Ordon, but I was just writing to tell you there is an option since they have began to rebuild the castle. I must say, it looks even more elegant than it was before. Though, this is not at all everything I want to talk over with you. Please stop by the castle as soon as you possibly can. I also have something I wish to give you.

Princess Zelda

Deeply absorbed in the letter, Link has not recognized that Colin had told that Fado was not feeling too well this morning and decided to rest, leaving the goats in the barn for the day.

"It must be from the princess," Colin teased, smiling.

Link glanced up from the letter, apologizing to Colin for being so easily distracted. It was not like him to do so, but the letter seemed to make his mind spin.

"So it is from Princess Zelda!" the boy lit up in excitement.

Link laughed, "Yes it is. Since I have the day free, I may as well go and see what she wants. By the way, is Ilia around?"

"I think she told me she was going to help Fado today and see he feels better," Colin told him.

Link's thoughts blurred in confusion. He wanted to leave the village to seek what he was chosen to do, but he did not want to leave the people, especially Ilia. The two had become quite close, and Link considered her his best friend. He could talk to her for hours on certain days. For Link, he thought of that as quite an accomplishment. His personality was not very social, and for him to open up to someone meant a great deal. If he left Ordon, they would become distant, and he would lose one of the people that mattered to him the most.

Colin said his good-byes and started off in the direction of his house. Link sat on the ledge in front of the door, debating on a decision.

Time slowly passed as Link decided. He would do what he must.

Thanks for reading the prologue everyone! I would loooove reviews! (: I will try my best to update, but that also depends on the number of reviews I get...So please review. (:

Also, Ilia is meant to only be a friend in this story, nothing more. I am reeeeally Zelink all the way! (: