DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Legend of Zelda series.
The solitary figure of Princess Zelda wandered through the streets of Hyrule Castle Town one late Autumn night. She had been confined within the castle's walls for the past eight hours, dealing with monotonous political matters, and now yearned for a breath of fresh air. Zelda did this often, but she noticed there was something different about the town this time. It was much quieter than normal, the perpetual silence broken only by the occasional gust of cool wind. She soon realized that the streets were entirely empty except for herself, and, pressing her long, pointed ear against the doors of several buildings, so were the indoors. Even the cats that often prowled the streets late at night were nowhere to be found, which deeply puzzled her.
Frightened by this absence of life, Zelda rushed back to the castle's gates and into the spacious courtyard, where guards no longer patrolled. She sat on the steps in front of the large door and quietly wept to herself. Normally, when the princess was in distress, he would be there for her. But now, there was nobody.
"If only Link was here..." Zelda whispered to herself. For the first time in years, she felt alone.
The sound of footsteps came from nearby, and, looking up, Zelda saw a small child of about six years at the gate. He was a pitiful sight, with clothes torn up and a face covered in dirt. Despite this, Zelda silently thanked the goddesses he was here. Perhaps he knows what's occurred, she contemplated hopefully.
"Little boy, come here," Zelda beckoned. The child took no notice and continued dawdling about.
"Come here!" she repeated firmly. The boy looked to her this time but immediately turned and darted off.
"No! Don't leave me!" Zelda cried out, running after him.
The child ran into the Town Square and down the East Road, pursued by Zelda all the while. They soon left the town and sped across the vast Hyrule Field. Zelda never would've thought she'd be doing this, but now the princess was desperate for any kind of company.
Suddenly, a thick blanket of fog covered the area, and Zelda became drowsy. She soon saw nothing but black and fell to the ground, unconcious.