The Legend of Family

Quick Notes: This story is not 100% mine. This is a story me and a Friend made in elementary school, and because of how massive it is it has to be divided in a whole lot of chapters. I will get the chapters out as soon as possible, but there are no guarantees on dates. This story doesn't follow any of the games logic, but in time wise follows Ocarina of Time. If you wish for me to publicize the name of the other person, message me, but I don't think it is needed. Well enough about this and onto the story!

Chapter 1: The Family of Time

The name's Link, a 16 year old Hyrulean raised by the Koroki. You probably know me as the hero of time. I was on my way home once after defeating Ganon, and saving Hyrule, and going on a secret date with Zelda. Her dad doesn't seem to want us dating, but that doesn't stop us, but I should continue with the story. When I got to the forest I saw Navi, one of my close friends, and a forest fairy, we talked for a while and I went home. When I got there I saw three people outside.

"Can I help you?" I asked politely. I knew that there were looking for something, or someone because they weren't Koroki, but Hylean, and in our isolated forest.

"Hi there, I'm Zereth, and these are my younger brothers Duke and Darfer. We are looking for Link. Can you help us?" this is the older of the three, maybe 14, blonde like me, and blue eyes, and even though he tried to hide it, I saw his blade, but continued as if I hadn't. Duke was the middle child, maybe 10, brown hair and brown eyes, and he carried a slingshot, and Darfer was the youngest, 5 or 6, black hair, and gray eyes, and as expected, he didn't carry anything.

"Speaking, how can I help you?" I asked politely. Even though I saw the weapons, I didn't sense danger, after all, why bring a young kid without a weapon to a fight.

"Is it really you? Tell me it's true." Zereth was saying as tears welded up in his eyes, tears of joy by how he talked.

"It is." I said and his tears flowed out faster and he lunged towards me, and before I had time to react he hugged me. I thought he was trying to attack me, but I wanted him off as soon as possible.

"Brother! I finally found you!" he cried out, and then I finally got him off. I had no idea what he meant since I shouldn't have family.

"Brother? What do you mean brother?" I asked. This is the most confused I've ever been.

"Oh ya, you wouldn't know since our mother tried to hide you at your birth. Also, I'm your only brother by blood, but these two are as good as any brother." he was happy as he said this, and started to tell about how our mother was, and everything when I cut him off.

"Please wait, this is sudden. Come inside, sit down." I was shocked about all this. I always wanted family, but now that I'm dating the princess, and after all this time. He went on explaining the story, and I could tell he was leaving pieces out, but I didn't want to confront him with it. He told me about our mother, how he found these two, and about his adventure.

"Wow. This is a lot to take in." I was shocked about all this information. Now all I need to find out is who my father is, and the pieces of information he was leaving out. "Hey, are you going to be staying here?"

""If we can, yes." Zereth was the only one talking, and I wondered why, but then I noticed that the other two were playing around.

"Link! Who are these people!" a voice shouted out of nowhere.

"Saria!" I was surprised. She hasn't come to the village in ages. When she finally got here I had to ask, "What are you doing here?"

"I came to buy some food, and I find three strangers. Who are they?" she was always polite, and it was nice, but got irritating that she always smiled when she finished talking.

"Well, I guess they are my younger brothers." I looked at them afterwards, and then looked back. I couldn't even smile.

"Wow, I never knew you had family. Well if they are staying you have to ask the Deku Tree." This isn't the original Great Deku Tree, but his "son".

"I know, I was just about to head out, but I thought of something. Hey Owl!" I called the owl that helped me on my quest. I figured he could help me one more time.

"Hoo Hoot. What is it Link?" he flew in and as always, kept turning his head upside down, and it annoyed me. I hate calling him Owl, but he refuses to tell me his name, either that or I forgot it.

"I hate having to ask you to do this since you aren't a messenger bird, but can you deliver a couple of letters for me?" I truly did hate having to do this, but there is no other way. I had two letters to deliver, one regarding me, and the other regarding Zereth and the other two.

"Sure, hoot. I don't mind." He then flew down towards me.

"This one goes to Malon at Lon Lon Ranch, and this one goes to Princess Zelda, make sure no one but her sees you." I put them in his claws and saw him off, he then flew away and as usual, dropped some feathers. I turned to Zereth and said, "We better head to the Deku Tree to see if you can stay."

"Sure thing, don't want to disturb you guys too much." He said then looked around for Duke and Darfer, "Duke! Darfer! Come here!" After he shouted I saw them running fast towards him and Darfer has carrying a stick. "We're going to see the Deku Tree."

"What's a Deku Tree?" Darfer asked curiously.

"Is that anyway to resp…" Zereth started to say angrily when I cut him off.

"It's ok. It wouldn't bother that many Koroki, and it doesn't bother me." I told Zereth. It wouldn't surprise me that someone that young wouldn't know. I turned to him to explain, "The Deku Tree is the guardian of the forest, but he is pretty young, so I think you'll get along." What I said was truth. I think that this Deku Tree would get along with Darfer easily. "Now let's go."

On the way there we had a nice chat, and I asked Zereth if I could teach Darfer to use a blade. I was shocked about the answer, he actually said yes. Now I have to remember to find the Koroki Sword I once used.

"Wow, he's huge!" Duke cried out. I started to feel sad by this because he thought that the great Deku Tree that died seven years ago was who we were seeing.

"That's not the Deku Tree we came to see. He's dead." I said miserably. It reminded me of my adventure, and the fact that I was too late to save him. His "son" came into view and I ran up with Zereth, Duke, and Darfer. "Hey Sprout! How's it going?" I now said joyfully.

"Not bad. Who are these young fellas?" as expected of a tree, his expression didn't change.

"These are my Younger brothers, and as protocal has it, they need your approval to stay here."

"Sure they can, after all, you are the Hero of Time."

"Still don't know where that comes from, but thanks, see you later." I said and started off back home.

"Come on Duke, Darfer." Zereth shouted and ran after me. A couple second later the other two came.

"You're too tough on them you know." I told Zereth, a little angry that a brother of mine would act this way.

"As if you know how to raise a family." He replied. It was true though, I have been alone about all my life. When we got back I saw Malon coming with Epona and two other horses.

"Malon!" I shouted to get her attention.

"Link!" She shouted then ran over and hugged me. I know she likes me, but I can't tell her I'm dating the princess. Only Impa, Owl, Zelda, and I know that we are dating. Epona came up to me.

"I didn't forget about you Epona." I said as I stroked her head.

"Who's this, your girlfriend?" Zereth said jokingly.

"No, I'm not dating her." I replied.

"Yet that is. Anyway, I'm Malon, and I work at Lon Lon Ranch." She then turned to me and said, "I brought the horses you wanted, now for my payment."

"What payme…" I started, but she then kissed me. "What was that for?"

"For bringing the horses of course. Well, I got to go." She said and started to walk away.

"See you later." Both Zereth and I said at the same time. When I looked at Zereth I saw him turn his head quickly.

"Oh, I see." I said mockingly towards him.

"See what." He snapped back. We started to head home when we felt an earthquake. There should never be an earthquake around here, but then the owl returned.

"Hoo Hoot, Link, Hurry. A black tower has risen from Hyrule Field." He said quickly then flew off. I turned to Zereth and saw him shaking in fear.

"No. No! NO!" he shouted.

"What is it?" I was trying to hurry up.

"He struck already. It can't be."

"Who struck?"

"Our eldest brother, Shadow, The Destroyer of Time."

Well here it is. Chapter 1 of my first fanfic. Well guys tell me what you think.