Just some beforehand notes.

1) I own the few original characters you will see throughout the story, and the land of Yorj. That's it. Nothing more. Everything else belongs to Miyamoto and Nintendo.

2) This story will not have a Link/Zelda pairing. I like the idea of the pairing, but for a fleshed out story, it's too problematical. However, there will be no Link/Original Character a.k.a Mary Sue pairing either, so you don't need to be afraid. For the most part, Link will be paired up with Malon in this story – but probably nothing too heavy. Hints, flirtation, but the story will not be centered on it.

3) The timeline for this story is that its set seven years after Link journeyed to Termina, so he is now seventeen. As would be Malon and Zelda and Ruto and etc.

4) I tried writing this story earlier, but couldn't finish it because of computer problems. If anyone read 'Through the Mists' by AnyaJaded, and notice similarities between that story and this one, don't worry. I was AnyaJaded, and that was my story.

And lastly, please, don't be afraid to give me constructive criticism. As long as its not: this story sux!!!111! I'm willing to listen, or, rather, read – no matter how harsh it may be. If you're a fellow writer, and have something to say about my grammar or whatever, say it. I'll be the better for it.

And without any more of my pointless babble, on with the story. :)