Author's note: Yeah, I think I fixed the format this time! Ok, so this is my first story. I'll update Wednesdays at different times. But definitely on Wednesdays. So, 1 chapter per week, that sorta thing. Spirit Tracks is actually my favorite Zelda game (tho I haven't played them all...). That's mainly why I'm writing this. The two DS Zelda's deserve more praise (I'm not including 3DS in that statement, only DS). So yeah. R+R please! And here's chapter 1. Oh, and PS, I can't figure out how to do line breaks. I'm writing on my IPad's pages then copy-pasting, so if anyone knows how to line break, please tell me. Thanks!

"This is a tale from long ago. It's the tale of the first settlers of this land. In the beginning, the people followed the spirits of good,and all was peaceful. But that era of peace soon came to an end. The evil Demon King rose to power, destroying everything in his path. The spirits of good had no choice but to face him in battle. The war that ensued seemed to last an eternity, and much blood was shed. Finally, the spirits subdued the Demon King, though they could not destroy him. Their powers were greatly depleted. With their remaining power,they buried the Demon King's spirit in the ground. They built shackles to imprison him, and a tower that acted as a lock. These shackles cover the land to this day. With their powers drained, the spirits of good returned to the heavens. Suddenly bereft of both demon and spirit, this land was entrusted to us."

"Well? Do I know how to tell a story or what? I call it 'Spirits and Demons... At War!" Old Man Niko opened his eyes, only to gaze at his audience lying on the floor along with his illustrations. "Hey, I only preform this once a year, yah know! It's a blasted masterpiece! It's a... a... a blasterpiece!"

Link jolted awake as Niko rambled on about his so-called 'blasterpiece'. How long had that been? 30 minutes? Link checked the clock on the wall, and saw that it had been only 5 minutes since he sat down to listen to Niko's story.

"Huh. Link, did you fall asleep during my magnum opus?" Niko rolled his eyes. "You gotta be more responsible, kiddo. Lots of people would love to be in your position. You get to see my fabulous work for free! And I'm not getting any younger here. This small story might end up being the only proof that I even walked this planet!"

"Niko, I've heard your story every year now since I was three."

"Well that's no excuse! Can't you pay any attention? ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING!?"

Link had returned to the ground, and was snoring contently.

"Link, what have I said about listening to your elders?"

Link groggily turned to see Alfonzo strolling towards him. Alfonso easily hefted Link up into the air and started shaking him around in circles.

"Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up, WAKE UP!"

By now, Link was really dizzy.

"Today is a very important day, ya know! It's your audience with the princess. Remember?"

Link had been too dizzy to hear anything for about a minute. "Uhhhhhh... Sorry, sir, but what did you just say?"

"LINK!" Alfonzo dropped Link with a thud. "You FORGOT!?"

"Yeah, you really need to pay more attention, Link," Niko chimed in.

"Today's the day you get your Engineering Certificate," Alfonzo continued. "The ceremony is at the Castle. Hyrule Castle. Princess Zelda herself is going to do the honors! Do you remember now!"

"I-I-I'm sorry, Master Alfonzo! And you too, Niko. I was just tired. And dizzy. Also, I didn't hear anything of what either of you said until that last sentence." After seeing Alfonzo's face, Link added, "I-I totally remember that today's my graduation, though! And I'm ready, I just have to say goodbye to everyone!"

"Heh Heh Heh, good Link! I'm going to the station. Meet me there. Make it quick! See ya later, Niko." Alfonzo strolled out, leaving Link to nurse his headache.

"Hey, Link? You remember how to move, right?"

"Umm... No offense Niko, but since when have I forgotten how to move?"

"Just remember, you walk with the stylus, and tap someone to talk to them. Now off to the Castle with you; you'll make Aboda proud, I'm sure of it! Now scoot!"

Link, though he had no clue what Niko was talking about, grabbed his hat from the floor and left the hut he had lived in his entire life.