Hehehe. Hey everybody! Just in case you don't know, I am cutting out "Fall and Rise of a Hero." The story was taking a turn for the worst and I haven't updated in months. But now that I am free of junior year, (Go SENIORS 2012!), the time for a new story has risen. Without further ado, the prologue to my new Zelda story, "Rangers of the Great Sea." Please Review! I DONT OWN ZELDA OR NINTENDO!

Prologue

Link almost couldn't believe it. He couldn't have. He would never. But he did. Even now, Keith's coffin sank to the depths of Old Hyrule, while Link was awaiting Tetra's judgment. But Link was confident, he was sure Tetra would believe it was a simple jealousy on Link's part because Keith was so close to Tetra it grew a hatred from Link. Unbeknownst to all but Link and Tetra, Keith had tried to get Tetra in bed with him the night before Link slew him. But one look at Tetra's face told a new story entirely. She was upright furious, and also greatly saddened. Link never went so far as to kill a man in cold blood, but his rage got the best of him. She was deeply fond of Link, but she knew what had to be done for the safety of the crew should this happen again.

Drawing in a deep breath, she said, "Link, for disgracing the laws of the Articles, and the laws of the Great Sea, I hereby exile you. Any being who locates you has by right, by law, and by authority to take your life. You are no longer recognized as the Hero of Winds. May the goddesses take the hatred and sorrow from you."

Link was seething. Exile? After all he had done in his past 7 years? But now he had no choice. They allowed him to keep his items and gave him a small rowboat with no supplies. He was on his own. He slid into the boat and they dropped it into the water. He then picked up his oar and set off on his new journey. One that being alive means damnation.

'Just because I've been marked for death doesn't mean I can't be myself. I need a new outlet. One devoted to silent aid. I could still do my job and be thanked for it not shunned,' he thought.

Back on the Red Wolfos…

Gonzo approached Tetra and asked, "Miss? Why did we let Link go? He should have been executed for murder."

Tetra replied, "Regardless of what was done, I refuse to deal out capital punishment. At least Link has a chance to live his life."

Gonzo walked away muttering, "Well he's gonna live a life of fear as long as we're around."

But Tetra wasn't listening. Secretly, she still harbored special feelings for Link, but she never got to tell him. She turned away from the sunset and the small dot on the horizon knowing that she never will get the chance. A few days later, the postings were up around the Great Sea. The watch was on. Link, the Hero of Winds, was now a marked man.

So whadya think? Haven't written in awhile so I hope this was a good enough prologue. And for those who read Knil the Exile, this is indeed the prelude to that story. Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for reading and please REVIEW!