My first Zelda fan fiction, this is also my first multi chapter fan fiction. Updates may come slowly, but reviews may inspire me to work faster (hint-hint).I hope everyone enjoys this first chapter. Sorry if there are timeline inconsistencies, I tried my best but the idea started before the timeline was officially released. Sorry, please review? P.s. I don't own anything but the story. Zelda is the work of Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto.

The Coming of Winds and Shadow

The chamber was large and over grown with weeds and vines. The air felt stagnant and stale. Warm sunlight filtered in through the vast open ceiling. In the center of the room was a large stone carved from marble, and at its four corners where large pedestals. Each one topped by a different brightly colored stone. One was bright red, one was green, the other was blue, and the last one was a deep violet. These stones where as overgrown as the rest of the room.

The centerpiece of the room was the sword that was embedded in the central pedestal. Unlike the rest of the room the vines seemed to wither around the sword. It shone as if it had only just been polished, but that sword had sat there for many years. Waves of cold and contempt seemed to radiate from the steel. Shadows seemed to pour from the blade. It began to vibrate and hum with force as the darkness within the blade began to force itself free from the constraints that had once bound it.

The humming grew more and more intense until finally a large dark crack shattered the reflective blade and once more the large chamber became deathly quiet.

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The sun was rising in the east, its light streamed through the thin window of the tower room with a cool spring breeze. The pale orange light illuminated Links' dirty blonde hair. He let a yawn before wiping the sleep from his deep blue eyes. He sat up and stretched out his arms, his blanket falling to reveal his thin but well muscled frame.

He took a deep breath and collected his thought. Today was an off day. Link was glad for that. The knights of Hyrule were fun to spar with but after the banishing of Ganondorf there was little evil to fight so a work day could be very boring.

He glanced around his room; there was little in the small stone room, a dresser, a window, and a bed. The floor was wooden and felt cool under his feet. He crossed the room and pulled on his usual outfit, a soft and light under shirt, then a tunic on top. He strapped his sword belt over his shoulder and then cinched his usual belt around his waist. His pants were the same ones he slept in. Finally he pulled on his boots and grabbed his shield as he left his room.

Link had joined The Knights of Hyrule when he was old enough, fourteen, and due to his advanced skills (from defeating the monster Ganon in a time that never happened, time magic is confusing) he advanced through the ranks quickly. Even now at only sixteen he was respected by the knights around him as well as the princess of the land, Zelda. He enjoyed the peace on days like this. As he passed the corridors he noted how few people were up.

By the time he exited the castle the only person he had seen had been a young serving girl. A cute girl with brown pig tails, he returned the cheery smile she flashed him. He missed the blush on her cheeks as he passed.

Out side in the courtyard there were still few people up. As he walked past the stable an idea struck him, one that brought a smile to his face. He walked in and smelled hay and horses, the smells of any stable. He gave a simple hello to the stable hand as he walked to his horse. Epona, a strong fit horse with white fur covered in white markings and a long white mane.

He always rode her, after all Epona was the first thing she had given him. And she was an amazing gift. Link saddled her himself, then he mounted her and gave a gentle kick with his heels. Epona responded immediately and he was off. She knew the way around the castle and soon its walls were behind him. Her hooves clopped on the cobblestones of market town as he passed through. Soon even the outer walls were behind him and ahead the open field. He breathed in the sweet air and enjoyed the morning cool on his skin.

Epona seemed to know exactly where he was headed as they soon saw the wooden structure ahead of them. Above the gate was a sign in Hylian which read "Lon-Lon Ranch". Already he felt the excitement growing in his chest.

Of all the places he'd found outside of the forest, Lon-Lon Ranch was his favorite. At the sight he urged Epona forward faster. They slowed as the passed through the gate and link looked out onto the fenced area where the horses were out galloping and grazing. Ingo was inside the fence too, apparently having some trouble shoeing a mare. Next to the inner gate Talon was dozing contently as usual.

He noticed that the door to the barn was slightly ajar; Malon was probably inside milking the ranches cows. Link smiled at the image.

He stepped inside without making a sound. His boots were quiet on the hay. Malon's back was to him as she filled a bucket at her feet with the cow's milk, the liquid clanging against the buckets bottom in a steady rhythm. She was a devoted worker, that's one of the things Link liked about her. Just the sight of her made Link's heart speed up just a bit. It wasn't panic; he knew that sensation well after his adventures. This was different, it was almost like joy.

He didn't worry about it. Instead he called out to the vision of beauty in front of him. "Malon," he said. She gave a slight jerk at the sound before turning to Link with a bright smile gracing her features. "Hello Fairy-boy," she said with joy in her voice.

Link smiled at the nickname even though he no longer had a fairy. She had left after Link had won against Ganondorf. Sometimes he missed her but with Malon around he simply couldn't dwell on sad thoughts. Instead he focused on the young woman in front of him.

Her eyes were brown, but a light shade which seemed full of warmth. They complimented her auburn hair. Around her neck was a yellow scarf fastened with a metal pin, and she wore a plain white shirt with a simple brown skirt that hid none of her curve. She also wore a half-apron over the skirt. It was a simple outfit but it served to highlight her beauty. Link smiled every time he saw her.

This was why he had fought to save Hyrule, to preserve sights like this.

Link's thoughts were suddenly broken by a loud growl from his stomach. Instantly a blush spread across his cheeks. In his rush to visit the young farm girl breakfast had completely slipped his mind. Malon just smiled at him. "Go wait in the house," she told him. "When I finish up here I'll go make some breakfast. That'll probably wake up dad too."Link smiled at the idea. "Thanks," he said.

She smiled as he backed out of the barn. "After breakfast you can tell me what you've been up to this week," she called after him before turning back to the milking cow. She felt her own heart skip a beat. Link was close again, and she couldn't help but be happy. After all she missed had him every second he was away.

Outside Link took another look around. The sights around the ranch always made him smile. But suddenly something didn't feel right, his smile was gone. He was suddenly aware of a noise, like a crackling. Then he realized where it was coming from and he felt a stab of fear as he turned to the barn. Suddenly the crackling became an explosion of crunching timbers and boards as he saw part of the barns thatched roof collapse. The noise was enough to wake Talon who leapt to his feet. By then Link was already ripping open the barns doors.

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Yes, an evil cliff hanger. I hope people don't hate me for that.

About the serving girl in the beginning, I was just showing how Link is kind of a stud in Hyrule. There will be no Link X OC in this story if I can help it.

There's not much to say about this chapter, it just sets the scene. I have got a plan to make this a multi chapter fan fiction. Reviews would make it easier for me to keep faith in this project. Also while I do want people to feel suspense, I imagine I've already given away my main villain with the title and opening three paragraphs. Oops. Anyway reviews are always appreciated. Arigato Gozaimasu!