Chapter 1: The Lost One
Link trudged along the path that wound it's way through Hyrule field. Overcast skies and a dash of rain made the Hero of Twilight positively miserable, even more so considering what had happened just a few short weeks ago...
After the defeat of Ganon, and after Midna had thoroughly destroyed the Mirror of Twilight, strange things had started to happen around Hyrule, forests dying, monster populations increasing, and sightings of the destroyed King of Evil himself, and among the people who had seen him after his defeat was Link himself, and the strangest thing of all, was that Ganon had seen him as well, and done nothing.
"If Ganon has survived, and he saw you and only ran, he's up to something." Was Zelda's reply after he had told the Princess everything.
The clatter of hooves brought the hero's attention back to the present, and he shielded his eyes against the torrents of wind and rain to see an enormous black stallion on a small hill ahead of him. Interesting...
But what was more interesting was the rider of that horse.
"Ganondorf," Link breathed, drawing the Master sword and dashing after him. Ganondorf turned the horse around and galloped towards the bridge of Eldin.
For a brief moment, Ganondorf disappeared from Link's view, and he realized it was just a Phantom of the real King of Evil. No matter, Link thought, I still have to defeat him.
By the time Link reached the bridge, the Phantom Ganon and his horse were no where to be seen. Slowing his pace, he stepped onto the bridge while sheathing his sword. While the Gerudo was no where to be found, a figure sat on the edge of the bridge alone. Odd... Link thought, walking over, Who would me out in this alone? Especially with Ganondorf and his minions on the loose.
A few feet away, Link got a good look at the person on the bridge.
They wore a tunic that was near identical to his, but instead of a deep forest green, it was a bright red the color of fresh blood. Instead of gold embroidery along the hems, the embroidery was the darkest shade of blue, a near black. Also among the similarities was the figure's hat, the same shape as Link's but the same red as the tunic.
Strangely, they wore no sword or shield, odd for how dangerous it was to be out here, especially in this weather and with those monsters around.
The figure stood up as the Hero walked over, and Link stood for a moment in surprise. For a moment, it looked as though he were standing in front of a mirror; the person had the same hair color (except for one bright red streak that nearly matched their tunic) and style as Link did, and the same piercing gaze, but instead of his deep blue eyes, they had a bright green, although their left eye was hidden from view from the figure's long bangs.
"Hero of Twilight?" They asked, and Link realized the person standing before him, that looked like a twin, was a girl.