Breath of Hyrule
PROLOGUE
Before time began, before spirits and life existed... Three golden goddesses descended upon the chaos that was Hyrule. Din, the goddess of power. Nayru, the goddess of wisdom. Farore, the goddess of courage. Din, with her strong flaming arms, cultivated the land and created the red earth. Nayru, poured her wisdom onto the earth and gave the spirit of law to the world. Farore, with her rich soul, produced all life forms who would uphold the law.
When the labors of the three great goddesses were completed, they departed the world for the heavens. As they departed the three goddesses left behind a symbol of their power, the all-powerful relic known as the Triforce, which when mastered in its entirety would grant the heart's desire of its holder. They trusted the ultimate power in the hands of Her Grace, the Goddess Hylia. Since then, the sacred triangles have become the basis for our world's providence and, the resting place of the triangles has become the Sacred Realm. Each of the triangle represents the power of each goddess, one for power, one for wisdom, and one for courage.
In ancient times, the Sheikah served the Goddess Hylia. Their loyalty continued for generations eventually using their advanced wisdom and technology to aid the princesses born from Goddess Hylia's bloodline. Aided by a boy who possessed the hero's soul, a princess, born with the blood of Hylia, used her power to defeat a great evil named Calamity Ganon and brought peace to hyrule. There was peace for many generations until the return of that very evil they defeated long ago and so the cycle of the Hero and the princess defeating the great Ganon repeated throughout the ages. Eventually diverse races lived together in harmony and Hyrule thrived on the Sheikah technology. The Sheikah were confident that their technology could help the princess and hero in the next battle against Ganon by creating Octopus like machines called Guardians and the four Divine Beasts, Vah Ruta, Vah Rudania, Vah Medoh, and Vah Naboris. When the war came, the Sheikah technology proved to work in the battle and helped defeat Ganon upon his arrival but the King and his people felt threatened by these powerful machines. The Sheikah were then banished and their technology lost to history. Some of the Sheikah chose to live their lives as normal citizens though others formed a cult and vowed to take their revenge. Now thousands upon thousands of years later the King is told by a fortune teller of the Great Calamity Ganon's return to Hyrule.
CHAPTER 1
Beginnings
The floor rumbles as King Rhoam stands near his bedside. He wears a dark blue coat with a white shirt and white pants, on his head he wears the Royal Crown. Although he has white hair and a white beard he is still fit for his age. As he feels the rumble a second time he remembers when the fortune teller warned of the chaos that would soon succumb Hyrule and it's people; though he never thought it would happen so soon. As he sits on his bed and feels one last tremble, footsteps and clambering armor can be heard from the halls. "Your Majesty! Chaos has struck Hyrule! What should we do?" one of the Royal Guards shout. As the King sits on his bedside he narrows his brows and utters, "We need to find him…" The Guards hesitate as they look at King Rhoam. "We need to find the reborn spirit of the hero." the King finishes.
The next morning, over the vast fields of Hyrule, Princess Zelda can be seen sitting underneath a giant tree that has a face. It's called the Great Deku Tree and lives in the Korok forest. "My father is awfully terrified of something, Great Deku Tree. I fear for his sanity on the coming days." Zelda exclaims as she sits on one of his branches. "The King, your father, has realized something terrible. As have I." The Great Deku Tree Explains. "What are you talking about? Something terrible?" as Zelda replies the Great Deku Tree explains "It's gone on for generations. Time after time again. I'm sure you know of this by now." Zelda looks upon in disbelief. "The great Calamity Ganon is coming back." the Great Deku Tree announces. Zelda looks down at the back of her hand to see the triangle that lays there. She clenches her fist and gets down from the branch.
On the other side of Hyrule, two boys named Link and Makar are fishing to get some lunch. Link is a tall boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. The back of his hair is tied up in a little ponytail as his bangs cover his forehead and he wears slim knight armor. Makar, shorter than link, has brown hair and green eyes. He wears the same armor Link does. Makar and Link fish for what seems to be hours, "Hey! You got anything over there?" Makar shouts out, "Link?" Makar raises a brow and begins to walk towards Link. "Hey, Link. You ok?" Makar says as he takes a seat next to him. "Oh, sorry. I was just concentrating." Link replied. "Well, your bait is gone," Makar says. Link yelps and jumps up as he reels in his pole to realize his bait has been taken. He gives off a big sigh as Makar insists, "It's all right, man. Happens to the best of us." Link puts his fishing pole down and looks out into the green valley of Hyrule. After a long pause Link asks "What do you think it was?" Makar looks up at link already knowing what he's asking about and replies, "I don't know but whatever it was it wasn't pretty. I heard from civilians that some of the houses were destroyed in Hyrule. We've been away for so long it's gonna feel weird to return. Especially if it's in ruins." "It won't be." Link says. Makar looks down at his pole and chuckles, "Link, why are you such the hero type?" "W-What? What do you mean by that?" Link questions nervously. "It's a good trait to have, man. You're a courageous idiot." Makar explains as he points at Links heart, "It's what makes you, you." "Heh, I guess…" Link replies, "I just wish we were there to help, you know?" "Yeah..." Makar replies. The two boys pack up their gear on get on their horses, "Next stop, Hyrule!" Makar yelped. Link nods his head and they charge forward following the trail back to the kingdom.
Back in Hyrule castle the King and Zelda start bickering. "I don't understand, father! How do I awaken something that's not even there! I've been training my whole life and yet there is no progress!" Zelda shouts. "It is within you! You just have to find a way to awaken it! You must get the Great Goddesses blessing! For you are the key to saving Hyrule! You can encase Calamity Ganon and save us all!" the King replied. "What about the hero? Where is he? Prophecy tells that Hyrule will not win this battle if we don't have him at our side!" Zelda exclaimed. "My men are on a quest finding him as we speak. So as they are doing their job I suggest you do yours!" the King yelled. Zelda's eyebrows knitted as she pouts in silence. The King sighs, "My dear. You must get the goddesses blessing. I know you've been training since you were a child but now, more than ever, we need you to awaken it. You are the only one that can seal the evil away." the King explained. "I know, father. I'm sorry for screaming. It is a troubling time for Hyrule and I fear for the future but I know I must do this. However, I still don't know how." Zelda says. "I too am sorry my dear. You must know that I believe in you and that I love you dearly. Hyrule's darkest time draws near and I fear of it's forthcoming." the King replies. "Once we find the hero he will accompany you on your journey to the temples." the King states. Zelda looks up in surprise, "I can do it on my own," she replies. "I'm sorry but when the time comes, you will have an appointed knight." the King declared. Zelda pouts as she storms off into her room. As the King stands, alone in his throne room, he says to himself, "I'm sorry my child but I can no longer be easy on you for now on. Now, you must fulfill your destiny."