Alright, so this is my first story that I've ever published... I'm kind of freaking out about it but you know... I think everyone does that. Just so y'all know, this is Skyward Sword, just in a readable form... If that makes sense.

This is a tale you humans have passed down through uncounted generations…
It tells of a war of unmatched scale and ferocity, the likes of which would
never be seen again.
One dark, fateful day, the earth cracked wide and malevolent forces rushed
forth from the fissure.
They mounted a brutal assault upon the surface people, driving the land into
deep despair….
They burnt forest to ash, choked the land's sweet springs, and murdered without
hesitation.
They did all this in their lust to take the ultimate power protected by Her
Grace, the goddess.
The power she guarded was without equal.
Handed down by gods of old, this power gave its holder the means to make any
desire a reality.
Such was the might of the ultimate power that the old ones placed it in the
care of the goddess.
To prevent this great power from falling into the hands of the evil swarming
the lands…
The goddess gathered the surviving humans on a outcropping of earth.
She sent it skyward, beyond the reach of the demonic hordes. Beyond even the
clouds.
With the humans safe, the goddess joined forces with the land dwellers and
fought the evil forces, sealing them away.
At last, peace was restored to the surface.
This is a tale that you humans have told for many ages, generation to
generation…
But there are other legends, long hidden away from memory, that are intertwined
with this tale.
Now, a new legend bound to this great story stands ready to be revealed.
A legend that will be forged by your own hand.

I had no clue where I was. It was dark, and I couldn't see anything. I glanced around, and nearly had a heart attack as a giant beast appeared before me. I don't know how to describe it. It had black scales, and no eyes that I could see. It almost reminded me of a worm. But this worm could eat me. It roared, and I took a step back, preparing to run, when a purple light appeared above it. The beast seemed as disturbed by this light as I did, and didn't pay any more attention to me.

"Rise Link…. The time has come for you to awaken…" The voice sounded feminine, but also very robotic, almost like a machine. What does she mean by awaken. I'm awake… aren't I?

"You are fated to have a hand in a great destiny, and it will soon find you…. The time has come for you to awaken…." The beast seemed to have vanished, but I was still confused. I am awake, and I can't possibly be needed for any destiny!

"Link….." The beast reappeared, and the light vanished. I covered my face with my arm, listening to the beast roar, expecting my end to come. But as it continued to make noise, it's roar sounded more and more like a bird. I turned and looked around for the source of the noise, and came face to face with a giant purple bird. I shouted in shock, and the darkness faded from view, changing into the ceiling of my room.

I fell to the ground, blinking wearily as my shock vanished. Zelda's loftwing, the bird who had startled me, peered into my window. I looked up at it, and it spat a letter onto my head, then flew off.

"Stupid bird." I muttered, rubbing my sore head. I opened the letter and read it.

Hey sleepyhead, I know how much you like to sleep in, so I'm guessing this letter will be your alarm clock this morning. Did I guess right?

I scowled. She guessed right, but I wish I could've been woken up more kindly. I continued to read.

Rise and shine Link!

Today's the Wing Ceremony!

You promised to meet me before it starts, remember?

You'd better not keep me waiting.

-Zelda

I flinched. I had almost forgotten about my promise to meet Zelda. I quickly got ready, making sure that my white tunic was adjusted correctly, and that the red wrap-thing I had on was in place. I didn't want Groose to have a reason to call me a slob. I left my room and quickly set off to find Zelda. I was fairly certain that I knew where she was. As I was walking to the stairs, I caught sight of Pipit, one of the older students at the academy, reading the billboard on the wall. I walked up to him, and he turned around.

"Morning Link!" He said happily. "So, today's the Wing Ceremony…. Are you ready?"

I grinned and nodded. "Why wouldn't I be?"

"All I'm saying is everyone else is out practicing at the plaza, but you seem pretty…. Relaxed about the whole thing. Of course, that Crimson Loftwing of yours is pretty special. I'd feel pretty confident riding him, too!"
"What about your bird? He flies well doesn't he?" I asked. Pipit's bird was one of the fastest loftwings in skyloft, so I don't see why he thought mine was so special.

"My bird won the last ceremony, but I don't think he could keep up with that red terror of yours. Of course, a bird's speed in a race always comes down to the skill of the rider."

"I know, and I have enough skill to make my loftwing go much faster than the rest." I said, challenging Pipit to deny me. He chuckled.

"I'm sure you do. Now listen, I'm something of a bird researcher around here, so if you ever find yourself in need of some bird expertise come see ol' Pipit." He turned around and faced the board again, leaving me to go off and do what I had planned to all along. I walked back towards the kitchen, planning to go out those doors, when I caught sight of Fledge struggling to lift a barrel.

"Morning Fledge." I said, walking up to him. I had plenty of time before Zelda would be expecting me to come.

"Good Morning, Link! Today's the day of the big wing ceremony, right?" Fledge said, turning away from his task.

"Yep. Can't wait to see the look on Groose's face when he loses." Fledge nodded.

"I wanted to fly too, but I…. I didn't make the cut, so I'm stuck back here at the academy. Plus, I've got to move these barrels over to the kitchen. I was hoping to at least be able to cheer you on Link, but… I guess that's the way it goes. Go out there and wow them buddy!" Fledge turned back to the barrels and began to try and lift them, with no luck. I shook my head and picked up one of the barrels.

"Aww, thanks. I didn't think you had time to help me out, Link." Fledge said, looking slightly embarrassed.

"No problem! Now where does this go?" I said, beginning to feel the weight of the barrel.

"Really? Thanks! Ok so, I need you to carry one of these barrels over to the old lady who works in the kitchen." I nodded and began to walk slowly over to the kitchen. When I finally made it, my arms were aching slightly and I was out of breath. As I set it down, the lady turned to face me.

"What's all this? I thought I told Fledge to carry that! Bah, it's probably for the best, that skinny boy probably would've gotten flattened." I nodded, hoping that she would thank me and let me go, I was running out of time.

"Hey, don't you have some important ceremony or some such today? Hmph! Well thanks for the help!" She turned and went back to cooking, signaling that I could leave.

As I walked out of the kitchen, I saw Fledge holding a red rupee in his hands. I'm sure he was planning on giving it to me, but I slipped outside quietly before he could notice. There was no need for him to give me that, I had plenty of money already.

I stepped outside into the sunlight, jogging towards where Zelda was waiting. As I ran, I grabbed a stag beetle off the wall and put it in my pouch, saving it to sell or give to one of the kids. As I passed under a ledge, I heard one of the instructors call for me.

"Hey Link! Up here!" I looked up at my instructor, hoping that whatever he wanted to talk about wouldn't take long. "Good morning to you, Link! Finally today's the day of the long-awaited Wing Ceremony!" I grinned and nodded, glad that my instructor remembered that I got to do it this year.

"Link, could you come up here for a moment and give me a hand?" I sighed softly, hoping he didn't notice and began to climb up to where he was standing.

"Thank you Link. So what are you up to? Rushing to get some last minute bird riding practice in this morning?"

"Actually, I was planning on meeting someone this morning, and I'm running a bit late."
"Oh? You have someone to meet?" Ah, Zelda's waiting for you, isn't she?" I nodded, hoping that he'd see I was in a hurry and let me go.

"Perfect timing then!" I groaned internally, but let him continue talking. "You see, headmaster Gaepora has a pet named Mia, and well… she's scampered off again. She's on that roof over there. Would you mind grabbing her for me?" I nodded, and climbed up to the roof as quickly as I could, not wanting to waste any more time. When Mia saw me, she meowed softly and stretched.

"Alright Mia, let's get you down quickly." I muttered, picking her up. I climbed back down to the instructor, and he smiled happily.

"Nice work Link! Sorry for troubling you with this, I know you're busy Link. I guess I had better go and feed Mia now. Please tell the headmaster I found his pet." He scooped up Mia and walked back inside, leaving me to finally head over to Zelda.

I just hope she isn't mad at me for being late.

Okay so.. the ending is kind of lame... but I needed to publish this before I wimped out of it. I hope y'all liked it, and I'll add another chapter soon. (Thank god for winter break!)