Hello! This is my first fanfiction. I grew up on Legend of Zelda games and Twilight Princess has always been one of my favorites. Though the ending left me with many questions. I found myself imagining different scenarios of the time after Midna leaves for the Twilight Realm. A friend recommended I write it into a fanfiction story, so I did.
It's my first story, so excuse any errors. Constructive Criticism is embraced. My google email is Cdl10933. I look forward to hearing from some of you :). This is just the first chapter. I hope to improve my skills as a writer as I go on, so again, any tips are great.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess or any of it's characters. Nintendo owns all rights to The Legend of Zelda.
Chapter 1:
Link rubbed sweat off of his face, looking up at the setting desert sun. As night approached, he spoke the first time since she left.
"It's getting dark, let's camp here for the night."
Zelda looked up, surprised to hear the hero's voice. She understood what link was going through - the hole that was inside his heart. Midna, the Twilight Princess, had just left their world. She returned to the Twilight, destroying any and all access between the two worlds. Zelda could see the sadness in his wonderful blue eyes. It killed her to see him so hurt.
The two set up camp. Zelda had tried to tell him that they can take turns keeping watch, but Link insisted on letting her rest.
"I'm used to going without sleep, anyways. I spent multiple days fighting inside the lakebed temple." He said as he began to build a fire.
She wondered how many dungeons and enemies he had fought. He must have gone through so much. The war with Zant turned him from a farm boy in a small village to the greatest warrior in Hyrule. It dawned on her that he must have been through hell and back.
"How are you feeling, Link"? She asked, attempting to break the silence."You've hardly spoken."
Link sighed. He knew this conversation would come and decided it was futile to try to avoid it.
"I'm hurt," he said simply. "We spent almost a year together, her beside me every day. At first, she annoyed the hell out of me, but she later was great to have around. Midna was a wonderful companion."
Zelda nodded. "I'm sorry, I know you loved her."
"I did," Link said in agreement. He looked up to see her facial expression and quickly corrected her thoughts. "Not in the way you think, she was a great friend, and I would never trade the time we had together, but I don't Love her like that."
Zelda's heart leaped a little. She turned her head, hoping to hide her slight hope she gained from his response. She couldn't help but be attracted to him. His appearance was excellent, the long blond hair and bright blue eyes. The muscles that showed through his clothes. Any girl in Hyrule would be lucky to be with him. She attempted to push away her feelings, it was not possible. He was a commoner and she was a princess. Nobody would allow any relationship between the two.
"Where will you go now?" She asked, attempting to change the subject.
He sat in silence, thinking about his response. "I will go to Ordon, but I doubt I will stay. That's not my life anymore, I won't be able to stand how boring it would be. I don't know what I will do. Travel maybe, explore lands untouched by Hyrule border."
"Well, whatever your decision, just remember, you are always welcome at Hyrule castle, whether it's to stay for a visit, or in need of work. Whatever you need, let me know."
He performed a slight bow, "Thank you, princess."
Zelda nodded. "I will retire now, goodnight, Link."
"Goodnight, your highness." Link responded, watching her go. He found a nice spot to sit by the fire and looked up at the stars, enjoying them until the sun drove them away.
Zelda woke up to the sound of metal on metal. She grabbed her bow, which she slept beside when traveling, and ran out of the tent. She looked to see a pile of Bulblins. Link standing above the final one he had just slain.
"Are you alright?" She asked, with a worried expression.
Link looked at her and laughed a little. "I'm perfectly fine, princess. Though I do appreciate the concern."
"Why were they attacking?" Zelda asked.
"Who knows? The buggars kill anything that moves." Link said while cleaning the master sword on some cloth from a Bulbin. He took great care of the mighty weapon. "It's still early, you can get some more sleep. We're not far from Hyrule."
Zelda shook her head. "No, let's just go. The sooner we get out of this desert, the better."
Link nodded and they went on their way. The journey back to the castle went pretty uneventful. They entered through castle town, which caused much commotion. Everybody was curious about the Hero and Princess. She knew that rumors would swell about the both of them.
When they finally reached to the castle, Link requested some supplies for the journey to Ordon, then went on his way.
"I'm going to miss you, Link." Zelda said to him in private before he departed. She did not know him very well, but they fought Ganondorf together and each was blessed with a piece of the triforce. Zelda felt a connection to him, and she truly would miss him.
Link smiled. "You honor me, Princess. I think I will return here soon." With that, he turned and left. On his way to Ordon.