The Legend of Zelda: Unchained

by TheChargingRhino

200 years have passed since the events of The Raven Saga. All is thought to be well. But what if the Hero of Hyrule was different? What if something was wrong with him? What if the Heir of the Forester Clan was autistic? This is his story, of how the old legends remade him into someone else...Someone who was destined to save the world...This, is The Legend of Zelda: Unchained.

1. Prologue- Storytime

Prologue: Storytime

You know the legends, don't you? About the Hero of Hyrule? Yes, I believe you do. About two hundred years ago, one such lad took up the legendary sword, Demonslayer, and set out on a quest to save his homeland from an approaching evil. He went on many adventures, made many friends, and earned the title of Hero of Magic. But what no one would think about was the future...this, is the tale of one of his future ancestors. Who, by a cruel twist of fate, turned out to be dependent on others since birth, until one fateful night...this, is his story, of how Alexander rose up, and, against all odds, overcame his weakness. At the same time, saving Hyrule as well.

Our story begins in the quaint little village of Ordon, in the Faron region of Hyrule, in the year of 2216. Inside what could very well be the largest house in Ordon Village, a young mother was in labor.

Her husband, George Forester, waited anxiously outside the room. He paced back and forth through the house, worrying to no end.

At long last, his wife's screams stopped. The door opened and the midwife rushed over to him, tears running down her cheeks. "What is it?" "...You have a son…" He swayed a bit, then he found himself running. "Say no more!"

Della and George named him Link, after the Hero. They decided to call him Alexander until he reach the age of ten. What they didn't plan on was keeping the name for a long time.

But then, they noticed little Alex was slower than the other children around his age. Curious, they took him to a doctor, who told them grave news: Alex Forester was autistic. And that, is where our tale begins.15 years later, in fact.