Strange Encounters of a Child "Just you wait, the hero will come and defeat you just like he did before", exclaimed the princess of Hyrule. Ganondorf laughs, "I believe Link has disappeared, I also see that there is no one who can stop me, so now I shall take over Hyrule!" All of a sudden their Triforce pieces began to glow. They seemed to glow on the middle piece. Zelda gasped. "So,the legend is true," Zelda thought. ~ 2 weeks later~ The Mirror Chamber. How it pained him to be here, yet he couldn't stay away from the chamber. He came back every day since she left. Sitting, hoping that she'd return, he'd go back to Ordon late at night just to have the same dream every night. The next day, Link awoke and did his normal routine, change clothes, make breakfast, and packed up for today's attempt. But today, he felt something different. "It hasn't been repaired, why would it ever be?" He thought as he took everything out put the bag away. "Better get some work done today, for once." He said to himself. He got up, and walked out, and entered his hometown of Ordon. Gasps were made as he entered the village, for the first time in months. The hero accidentally did his smile that made the women in Castle Town fall head over heels. Although, something was...out of the ordinary, his childhood friend hasn't shown up yet. Mayor Bo yelled from his window, telling Link that Fado needs help....again. He nodded and sighed as he jogged to the barn. As he entered, the familiar sounds of the goats filled his ears. He sighed happily with a grin on his face. A rustle came from the barn, he expected either Fado or a goat to come out, but instead came out a dirty Ilia. She smiled happily, dropped the bale of hay, and sprinted to Link. "My goddesses! Link!" She cried with joy. He winced as her body practically hit his with tremendous force. "Nice to see you too...." He grunted. She pulled on his hand and ran towards the village. The two spoke of practical things until dusk, and Ilia showed signs of lack of sleep. Link exited himself out of their house, and made way to his own house. Ilia had him occupied until the sun went down with tending the crops, repairs to every little thing, moving a rock 3 feet away, and even more ridiculous tasks. "Listen, Ilia, do you really need all this stuff done?" Link groaned. "No, I was just too lazy." She replied and giggled. Link stormed off, and started muttering to himself. "Damn that woman, argh." As he started to climb his ladder, he heard rustling in the trees nearby, he merely passed it off as a squirrel. He reached the top, only to find his door was locked. He jumped back down and rolled to avoid any injuries, he looked up to find a dark figure. "Are you the hero?" Link reached for his blade. "I said, are you the hero?" It repeated itself. The figure came closer to reveal a young man, looked no older than 17. Link nodded slowly and started drawing the blade, and taking out his shield. The person shook his head and drew what seemed to be a broadsword. "Alright let's get on with it." Link swung first which the other caught with his hand. The person sighed as he kicked Link in the waist, which sent him flying. Link groaned as he got up, confused at what just took place. The other sheathed his blade and motioned Link to come over. "How'd you learn to do that?" He said, still wary of the young man. "...you taught me." He said as he turned, his icy blue eyes staring at Link. The hero looked confused, "Sorry, what?" The young man turned back around and stared into the dark of the night, and "Soon, you will know." The man waved his hand and materialized a fine stallion out of thin air. "Wouldn't want to keep the princess waiting, right?' He motioned for Link to get on. "The princess?! What does he know of Zelda?" Link thought to himself. "If the princess trusts him, I guess I should somewhat also." The man grew impatient, "Would you hurry up and get on? How'd she have so much patience with you?!" The hero shook his head and pulled out the charm Ilia gave him so long ago. "I'll ride my own, thanks," He muttered. They set off for Hyrule Field.