Author's Note: This is a continuance from the original game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It is definitely not completely AU, because the characters are the same. However, the plot will be different, and set forward so the characters are older. I would love your input and reviews! - Ciara
ZELDA: RETURN TO HYRULE
The thunder roared outside the stone walls, echoing around the darkness like some sort of angry monster bound to make its presence known. Quick, blinding flashes of light followed, causing eerie shadows to bounce around the princess' room. She tossed feverishly among her silken covers, plagued once more of the nightmares from her past. Ganondorf, the dark and evil Gerudo who once tried to destroy the world of Hyrule just for the ownership of the Triforce.
But there was yet another part to this dream - Link. He came from the south, from the forest that spread over the south eastern part of Hyrule. He brought only a small wooden shield, and a small sword that looked more like a knife when he began his journey to defeat Ganondorf, who would later morph into the monster Ganon.
He fought so bravely, and so valiantly against all of the enemies in front of him, from one edge of Hyrule to the other just for her. She united with him at the end of their ill fated journey to destroy the monster with the Sages and once more lock up the Master sword and the Triforce. When all of this was finished, they both went back to their separate lives. But they were not entirely separate. They met again as children, much like in the beginning, but with all memories of the events passed intact.
However, these events seemed so far away. She'd not seen her hero since they were just entering their teens. He was called back to his home with the Kokiri people to return balance to their own realm, and she had to turn to her own duties as a Princess of Hyrule, due to take the throne as she reached her teens.
Tomorrow was her entrance into the world as the new ruler of Hyrule, which laid a heavy stress on her mind, both of danger, and the people who might be witnessing this event. A very interesting future lay in wait for Hyrule, and even the Princess herself was not prepared to find out what may just happen.
The storm had parted from the South, leaving a wet morning lying upon the world known as the Kokiri Forest. The inhabitants were up early, tending to chores like planting food items, removing rocks and other unneeded items that may have been in the way. They also ran from place to place, greeting and sharing news with others. The few guardians appointed and trained by Link himself had gone off to do their daily scans of all borders, as well as the Lost Woods. Link was also preparing - it was a training day for new guardians of the forest. The new Deku tree would need a few scouts, so it looked like Link had his hands full… but not in the way he was expecting.
A cry from the hill top just before you reached the entrance to the Lost Woods got his attention. He whipped around, his hand flying to his hip for his blade, a newly crafted one that fitted his adult body, and unlike the one he'd had as a child… it all seemed so close, but so far away. This brought on thoughts of a gorgeous blonde princess, who came off as clumsy and bossy as a child, and he drifted away for a moment. He was shaken gently by Saria, his best childhood friend. "Link! Wake up! We need to get to the edge of the woods… we've got men in suits of armor. The bear the Triforce mark." Link was hot on his feet instantly, leaping over every obstacle in his way as if it did not exist at all. He ran smoothly, and very quick, not making any noises as he made his way through the woods. He skidded to a stop at the bridge, and crossed it once more, no longer afraid of what was on the other side.
His eyes grew wide as he emerged into a half circle of knights on horseback, holding banners of Hyrule Castle. "Link? The chosen hero? You have been summoned to the crowning ceremony of Princess Zelda to Queen." With his eyes wide, he shivered at her name. Queen? Zelda? Wow, she must have completely changed. He nodded, and rubbed his forearm gently for a second. "I will pack my things immediately." Turning carefully, he made his way through the forest. This took much longer with him being lost in his thoughts. As he returned to the village, Saria and several others gathered around him. He walked slowly, his gate sort of timid. "Link?" she asked softly, a hand on his shoulder. His eyes fell on the chestnut mare in a paddock they had built several years ago, munching away on leafy plants. "Epona… Come on. It looks like we're going back to the Castle."