Chapter 1

Such a beautiful night it was that night. The stars were out, it was nice and cool, but not too cold. The only sound you could hear was the running of the stram and the chirping of the crickets. There hasn't been a night like this since before Ganon had taken over Hyrule and that ordeal was five years ago. It seems Hryule has fully healed and everything has returned to normalcy. In fact, everyone was home sleeping in their beds, getting ready for tomorrow. Well, almost everyone was home sleeping in their beds.

Anju was hurriedly on her way home after spending some time with her boyfriend. She normally does not travel this time of night, especially since her father and mother were already gone. But her boyfriend was persistent and she had not seen him in awhile. Who would have thought that taking care of Cuccos took so much time?

She had pleaded with the guard to lower the gate so she could go. She had forgotten that the gates closed at nine. She was only three hours late. After the guard had lowered the gate, Anju was on her way out and home.

However, Anju was very nervous tonight. She could feel that someone was watching her. But whenever she turned around, there was nothing in sight. To make matters worse, even thought Castle Town was not too far from Kakariko Village, tonight it felt like another world away.

Crack!

Anju spun around. " Who's there?! Show yourself!"

She could hear a chuckle. But she could not identify where it was coming from.Anju gripped her bag close to her chest and decided to make a run for it. She could see the bridge up ahead. If she could make it across the bridge, the entrance to Kakariko Village would soon follow and she would be home free.

Just another few feet was all Anju was telling herself. The sound of rushing water was now under her feet. There's the ramp to the village. She was going to make it!

Boom!

Anju was knocked to the ground along with all air in her lungs. Frantically, she spun herself on her back. As soon as she had done so, she could feel a pair of hands grasp around her arms to pin her to the ground. Her next point of action was to start kicking but her attacker has already placed their body weight on her thighs. Anju was helpless.

Tears were rolling down her face. The very thought to be dehumanized like this put Anju near frenzy. All she could do was scream at her attacker.

" Why are you doing this?! Who are you?! Don't do this?!"

Pow!!

The attacker had, out of nowhere, reached up and slapped Anju clear across the face. Blood began to stream from her nose. She froze and just looked up. Even if this was her fate, she could at least see the man's face.

That was a problem. The attacker was completely shrouded by a black robe which explained how he was able to sneak up on her. What was really unsettling was that all Anju could see was a pair of red eyes that stared right back her.

The dark-robed figure bent down. His head was very close to her left ear. Anju turned her head opposite, trying to get away from what presumably would be his lips.

" Fear not, precious one. What you think I am, I am not. What you fear the most, will come true."

Anju turned again to face the attacker. Now, she was confused. However, before she could say another word, her attacker had vanished. As a matter of fact, she was alone in the field again. Breathing a huge sigh of relief, she sat up.

" Was that dream? What was that?" Anju wondered aloud. Taking a couple of deep breaths, she fully stood back up and walked to the village but something was missing. Wait a minute, her bag. She must have dropped in when tackled to the ground.

Anju turned back around to grab her bag when she encountered a horrifying discovery. Her body was still laying on the ground. But...how could that be? She had gotten up...

" He he he he. Shocking site isn't it? Too bad I won't let you wonder about it."

Suddenly, a clear globe surrounded Anju like a bubble. She banged her arms against the globe but to no avail. She was trapped. Seconds later, the entire countryside went completely black and Anju was whisked away into the darkness.