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The Legend of Zelda
Heart of a Thief

Chapter 1
Not long after the great fire of the Koriki forest and his journey with Malon to find the great spirit of the forest, Link was walking back from Hyrule market town with Tatl the fairy, it was getting dark now and he knew that the Stalchildren, Poes and god knows what else would come out to roam the field so they decided to spend the night at Lon Lon ranch.

Link made a quick trip to a near by stream to refill his water bottle when suddenly he was attacked by four men wearing spooky masks. Before Link had time to defend himself they beat him up until he was unconscious, Tatl seeing this quickly speed off to the ranch in search of help so quickly she didn't see want happened next. The thief's emptied to Constance of Links wallet and stole his water bottle which was made of good quality leather with the symbol of the royal family on it, they left his Koriki sword and Hero's shield not thinking they were worth much and they also found a piece of paper which apparently made him a member of the Gerudo thieves guild of the desert. After talking what they wanted they threw him into the near by stream and let his float away and they made their way back to the market town.

Tatl flew all the way to the ranch as fast as her tiny wings could carry her, she quickly found Malon and her farther Talon, gasping she managed to make out that Link was in trouble, "Blast," said Talon "It's now to dangerous to go out, now we'll have to wait till morning before we can do anything."

"But it might be to late by then," said Malon "The Stalchildren might get him before we can help him."

"I know, I know," said Talon "But if we get hurt we wouldn't be able to help him anyway if we went now." By this time Link was floating down river heading for the rapids in the valley, which separated Hyrilian territory to that of the Gerudo valley, he went over one waterfall and the next finally reaching lake Hyrilia at the other end. In the morning Tale, Malon and Talon set off to find Link, Tatl led them to the spot were Link was attacked but could find neither hide nor hair of him.

Tatl decided to go to Hyrule castle to tell Zelda, she would want to know this and they could really use his help. "WHAT!" Zelda yelled "Links missing, this is serious we need to find him quickly, who knows what will happen with out him around.", 'Maybe this wasn't such a good idea.' thought Tatl.

Meanwhile two Gerudos were at lake Hyrlia getting medicine from the scientist at the lake, long ago when their leader got sick a bunch of Gerudos tried to steal medicine from him but then he told them as a medicine man it was his sworn duty to give it to who ever needed it, so they could now get it when ever they needed it, they were about to leave when they noticed a small child who had been washed up on the shore during the night, it was still unconscious when they walked over to him, one of them inspected him while the other stood over her

"Uhgg" said one in disgust, it's male, throw him back for fish food." but the other had taken pity on him "We just can't leave him here, if you feel him you'd see his like ice, he'll die of pneumonia if we leave him." " Have you forgotten your Gerudo code that states all males a nothing but dirt." said the other "Well he's coming back with us anyway whether you like it or not." the second one stated, she then scooped him up in her arms.

It had been several weeks since Zelda, Impa, Malon, Talon and Tatl had searched Hyrule field. She even sent word to Princess Ruto and Darundia to see if they if they could help in there search but they had found no trace of him. Tatl had searched the Koriki forest, the Deku Kingdom, the Lost Woods and the Forest Temple but had found nothing whilst Impa had searched Kakariko Village, the Well, the Royal Families tomb and the Shadow Temple but also found nothing and this news made Zelda very depressed when they came back and to make matters worse there and been reports on increased Gerudo activities.

Zelda knew tomorrow that there was to be a big celebration for her fathers big announcement on the plans to rebuild the Market town to attract more people, this had been planned for months and she had been looking forward to it but now didn't want to go but she knew she had to make an appearance "Link would have wanted me to" she said to Tatl who had taken to hanging around with her while waiting for news of Link. The big day arrived and in the later part of the afternoon Zelda, Tatl and Impa made their way to the market town and took their seats on a specially built podium and waited for the king to make his speech. "My fellow Hyrilian," he boomed today I come to you with a vision, for centuries we have lived in this town and apart from a few new shops and taverns popping up, nothing has really changed since this place was built …" "Oh please hurry so I can go home" said Zelda to herself who had decided she wasn't going to stay for the party.

Unfortunately the king had forgotten bout the security at the draw bridge and all the soldiers were at the announcement and then a large wagon pulled by five black horses rolled into the market town with several people dressed in brown robes with hoods over there faces came into the town square with out being noticed ,and now with out any more delay I give you the new, Improved, extended Hyrule market town" said the king pulling off a piece of cloth which had a large board behind it with a image of the new city would look like. There was a cheer from the crowd; suddenly there were load explosions all around them fire works were going out and the crowd who thought is was all part of the celebration cheered even loader, then one of the fire works landed just behind the podium

"What is going on" said Tatl, suddenly another fire work came falling out of the sky straight at Zelda, Impa grabbed her and jumped off the podium just before it landed. Then Zelda noticed the people in brown robes making there way to the front while some on the wagon were setting off the fireworks, all of a sudden they pulled off their robes revaluing self's to be a bunch of Gerudos. "Gerudo thieves, everyone to arms." shouted Impa she then looked over to her young charge " Zelda you and Tatl go and hide, I need to help to guards". Zelda turned a ran to hedge near the happy mask shop and from her hiding place she could see the carnage, people running to safety and soldiers trying to engage to the bandits and the five still on the wagon setting off the last of the fireworks before they started pillaging the houses and shops. After a while she thought she'd make a run for the castle almost tripping over her own feet in the process and catching a glance of the battle at hand.

Zelda looked on helpless as a group of Gerudo thieves swept thought the market town grabbing all the food, equipment, money, weapons, gold and jewels they could while others took on the guards, but one of the group stood out from the rest as she could be no older then a child but she seemed to be the most skilled, she was taking on Impa and beating her. Impa was a good swordsman but her opponent was even better, she was fast, skilled and deadly but the sword and shield she used looked very familiar.

Suddenly Impa's sword shattered and she was knocked to the ground and knocked out after a blow to the head, the worrier saw that the princess was defenceless and charged her. She tried to slash Zelda who was just able to dodge the blade. 'I wish Link hadn't disappeared.' she thought 'I could really use him at this moment.' But what she didn't realise that her masked assailant was about to hit her in the back of the head with the handle of her sword and by the time the princess opened her eyes it was to late she had been struck but did manage to grab a piece of the mask made out of scarlet Velvet and as she fell pulled the mask off her attackers face.

All the Hyrilians gasped and as Zelda her self looked up she could see into face of the Gerudo thief "No it can't be!" she screamed "Not you, Link!" Zelda couldn't believe her eyes, Link hero of time, her protector and friend was now a member of the Gerudo thieves guild and her attacker all she could do was stare back into his face which had an evil gin on and was laughing an evil laugh "Pitiful retch you thought you could evade me the swords master of the Gerudos you are pathetic." he growled, suddenly Tatl flew into his face "Link don't you remember who we are or who you are? Please try..." "Miserable creature." spat Link and whacked Tatl with the back of his shield, "Gerudos ho, retreat." shouted one of the thieves on the wagon, "See you round sweet pea." smirked Link and with that jumped on Impa's horse and road off with the Gerudos into the setting sun towards the Gerudo Valley leaving the market town in chaos and Zelda still lying on the floor stunned.

AN An old fic I wrote wrote years ago just after Majora's Mask came out, figured I'd post it. More soon. See'ya.