Author's Note: Tears of Twilight is set as a direct sequel to my previous story, The Waters of Nayru. If you have not read Waters yet, I would suggest navigating to my author page and starting the story there. Several events, characters, and themes are carried over into this book, and it is better to start at the beginning.
If you have read The Waters of Nayru, then you are already one of my favorite people. Thank you so much for the support so far, and this story is for you!
Tears of Twilight
Chapter 1: Call to Action
By, Frank Hunter
It's a murky, overcast morning in Hyrule Castle Town, one of those where the sun never quite rises and you can only tell that it's day because of the murky, gray light on the horizon. Regardless of the gloom, the roosters begin to crow, evidently having been left out of the loop about the missing sunrise. The people of Castle Town awaken and prepare to begin their day as though it is like any other. However, when they pull on their coats and hats and step out into the frigid winter air, they invariably notice something very out of the ordinary on this morning.
In the streets and alleys of Castle Town, plastered on every door and window, scattered on every square of pavement, there are copies of a printed flyer. Its message makes the cold morning even colder, and its abundance makes it impossible to just ignore it or throw it away. Though many citizens try to do just that and continue on with their routine, for many others, the message gets through. And it is a message of dangerous sentiment and looming dread. For a war has begun for the minds and loyalties of the people of Hyrule, and soon they will all need to choose a side.
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*** CITIZENS OF HYRULE***
The Time Has Come to
Open Your Eyes!
The Crimes of this Royal Government Have Gone Unpunished for Far Too Long
Crimes Including:
- Unfair and unacceptable taxation
- Misrepresentation in government
- The MURDER of 4,000+ PEOPLE through an inability to prevent TWO GANONDORF WARS
- The DEATHS of 437 of YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS in a POINTLESS battle over the FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
- A REFUSAL to be held accountable for the actions of the Crown
When will the killing end?
NEVER!
Not while we continue to be led by a SENILE OLD CRONE, her SPOILED POMPOUS SON, or any other member of this privileged, disconnected ROYAL FAMILY!
The DAY OF RECKONING is Coming, and It Will Be Here Before Long!
Only One Question Remains…
When the TEARS OF TWILIGHT Fall
Will YOU STAND Beside the PEOPLE?