...
... Open your eyes...
Open your eyes...
Open your eyes.
The first thing he saw was a bright light, slowly taking the shape of a shiny object that he didn't know very well describe
Soon after, he felt something wet around his body - water, perhaps? - being drained around him, leaving him free to move his body numb.
What was happening?
Who was that voice?
Where he was?
...
... Who is he?
Wake Up, Green.
Green…
... That's his name?
Slowly he began to sit down and examine the place. It looked like a cave, but full of symbols, pillars, and strange glows that made his head even more confused than it already was. Looking down, he realized he was lying on some kind of stone bed with the same symbols on the walls.
Still confused, he left the place he was sitting. He took a few reeling steps before he could stand upright, beginning to look at his body in contemplation, analyzing every possible part of himself in an attempt to understand the situation he was in.
His skin was clear, although he wasn't sure if it was natural or if he had stayed too long without sunlight, and he also had a strong physical, not too muscular, but also not too skinny. Touching his hair, he realized that he had a light brown, almost yellow tone, and seemed to be of medium size. He also noticed that his left hand had a strange symbol of three triangles clustered, one on top of the other two.
After analyzing himself, he looked around again, noticing a small shiny pedestal near what appeared to be a gate. Curious, he approached the object and gently touched it. As if reacting to his touch, the glow grew stronger and the central part of the pedestal rose slightly, a strange rectangular object being lifted upright. The object had the same symbols of this cave and also the one of an eye with a tear, the pupil shining in blue.
That is a Sheikah Slate. Take it, Green. It will help guide your after your long slumber.
Even still a little suspicious, Green-if the voice calls it that, it must be he's name-does as the voice said, carefully picking up the mysterious object and examining it. He squeezed one of the side buttons of the object and it seemed to come to life, with a screen showing the same symbol of the eye.
That thing was very strange ...
... And yet it was a little familiar.
Distracted as he was, Green wouldn't have realized that the gate had been opened if not for the noise it made. Turning to the other room, Green noticed that he had the same symbols as the room he was in, but he didn't have the stone bed, but several crates, barrels, and a few chests scattered where he was.
Barrels and chests that he opened without a second thought and won a set of old clothes and a small bag.
Still, it was way better than being naked as he was.
Satisfied with the equipment, Green continued his exploration in the closed room, stopping when he noticed a pedestal identical to the one he took from the Sheikah Slate, something he quickly approached.
Hold the Sheikah Slate up to the pedestal. That will show you the way.
Looking at the object that was now on his belt, he carefully removed it and did as the female voice said, placing the object near the pedestal.
Authenticating…
Sheikah Slate confirmed.
The large, thick doors began to open, bringing a strong glow to the dark room that forced Green to cover his eyes for a few seconds before getting accustomed. A staircase stretched out in front of him, heading toward the light.
Green… You are the light – our light- that must shine upon Hyrule once again.
Now go…
"... Wa ... Wait!" Green yelled, possibly speaking for the first time in a while, since his voice was a little hoarse disuse. "Who are you? What's happening ?!"
For a moment, nothing happened, and Green was sure nothing would happen again when the voice answered, looking a little surprised and distressed.
Green ... I'd like to explain everything ... But I can't now ... Please go to the point marked ... Find the others.
Hyrule needs you more than ever ...
Our last hope ...
And then, everything was silent again.
Green stood still for a few more seconds, wondering if the voice would speak to him again, but nothing happened. A little disappointed, but also worried about the owner of the voice, Green began to move on, down the stairs and rapidly climbing the other part of the broken staircase.
The first thing he noticed when he left was the sound of birds singing, then a breeze that carried the scent of nature. Without wasting time, he ran to the end of the place where he was in an attempt to locate. His eyes widened as he surveyed the landscape.
"Where… I am?"
He had no idea, but wherever he went, he was tall enough to get an incredible view: A great forest was below its location, after it had uneven terrain, full of plains and plateaus that stretched to several distant mountains and a large volcano looking ready to erupt. And right in the direction he was looking, there was also what appears to be a ruined castle.
The scenery was breathtaking.
If he hadn't been so confused and lost, he would have taken advantage of the landscape.
Turning his head to the right, Green noticed that the landscape was almost repeated, but without many forests or volcanoes. It had a building similar to the castle it had seen, but much closer, and looking more like an ancient temple.
In the same direction, even closer to him, there was a campfire burning in a hollow part of the small mountain behind him.
Green blinked in confusion. A Campfire? Campfire means there's someone around, right? Maybe he wasn't the only one in that strange place.
Perhaps the owner of the voice that guided him was there.
Green started to run toward the campfire, stopping three times to pick up some mushrooms he found on the way. He stopped by the fire, looking around to see if he could find anyone.
Green sat up, a little disappointed that he couldn't find anyone. Maybe the person went to get more firewood? Or get more food? In any case, it was very likely that the person would return soon. Green stretched a little, eating one of his mushrooms, and then biting into an apple that was near the fire, it was kind of burned, but it was still good.
"I BEG YOUR PARDON! I do believe that is my baked apple!"
A sudden male voice made Green choke on the piece of apple, he began to cough as a large hand tapped lightly on his back before a small canteen was offered to Green, who quickly picked up and drank the most, finally managing to swallow the apple and recovering enough to look at the owner of the voice.
He was a big old man, both in height and breadth, using a clothes and a hood that covered his entire body, excerpt from his eyes with a pale and his big white beard. He also seemed to use a stick with a lamp to lean on.
"I ... I'm sorry! I didn't know it was yours!" Green defended himself, beating himself mentally for his stupidity, of course this apple was from this man! An apple would not cook alone!
"Ooh oh, no need to worry! I who should ask forgiveness, I could not resist pulling your leg." The old man said, sitting on the other side of the fire. "Please help yourself. An apple and an open flame make for a succulent treat."
"Again ... I'm sorry." Green whispered, returning to sit, not remembering when he was raised. The old man gave a small smile.
"As I said: No need to worry." The old man started to stare at him, as if analyzing him. "It is a bit strange to see another non-monster soul in these part. Who are you, young man?"
"I'd also like to know ..." Green sighed, feeling comfortable enough to open up with this old man. "And you? Do you know where we are?"
"Answering a question with a question. That is fair enough. "The older man laughed. "As I cannot imagine our meeting to be a simple coincidence ... I shall tell you. "HHe stood up, taking a few steps before stopping. Green followed. "This is the Great Plateau. According to legend, this is the birthplace of the entire kingdom of Hyrule." With his staff he pointed to the ruined building Green had seen earlier." That temple there... Long ago, it was the site of many sacred ceremonies. Ever since the decline of the kingdom 100 years ago, it is abandoned, in a state of decay. Yet another forgotten entity. A mere ghost of its former self... "
"This ... is very sad and depressing." Green commented, generating another little laugh from the old man. A sudden thought arose in Green. "... Do you think I should go there? I'm looking for answers."
"Who can know?" The old man sat down again by the fire. "I shall be here for some time, if you need anything, you'll be welcome to come back here. And be careful, there's a lot of monsters around here."
"Thank you sir ... And sorry for the apple again."
Green heard the old man's laughter one last time before beginning his journey to that strange temple.