It was 2 years after the defeat of Ganondorf and Link and Queen Zelda had been Married for about a year. Hyrule had recovered from the king of Evil's oppression and grew to be a very prosperous nation. It was a beautiful snowy Christmas day. Everyone was enjoying the holiday.

The Hero of Time was nervous but happy. He was recently promoted to General of the Hylian Army and today, Christmas day, he was going to go on the wildest adventure of his life. He was going to be a father. He eagerly paced back and forth the palace lobby waiting for the news of their new arrival. But something felt odd and the hero couldn't pinpoint what it was. Minutes later, the sound of glass shattering and Zelda's screaming told him that she was in danger.

As soon as he heard the crash, he ran for their room. An alert was sounded and the guard's were sent to the protect the queen. Link knew that something wasn't right. When he got to their bedroom, he flung the door open and saw the man he hated more than anyone. The man who he believed was sealed away for an eternity. It was Ganondorf. His archenemy.

"How did you get out of the sacred realm!?" Link snarled.

"oh I have my ways, Hero." Ganon said with a small smile. "Let's just say, I had a little help." Ganondorf turned his hand to a green haired giant. "Presenting the new king of Termina, Shitsuya du Ikana."

Link drew his sword as the guards arrived . "No!" Zelda had tears in her eyes. "Link, he has our baby." she said cautiously.

"Give it back Ganondorf. It's just a child. Have a heart. Please." Link pleaded.

Ganondorf slowly held up a bundle wrapped in a blanket. "This little thing? Why should I? it's so cute and

cuddly why I could hold it all night." he said sarcastically. "Relax hero. Your child will live, but not with you. I have plans for it to help me take control of the world."

"Ganondorf! Please just give her back! It's a newborn. I beg of you." Zelda wept.

"Good day to you, hero. And you too your Highness. Shitsuya come." With that, Ganondorf and Shitsuya vanished. Instantly they appeared on horses in the courtyard.

Link's emotions ranged from rage to fear. He yelled at the guard's to open they gates and let them through. "At least she'll live." he thought. He turned to his wife and said, "I'm sorry. But I'll get her back. I promise." he walked over and put his arms around his wife who was now sobbing uncontrollably. "Tell me something, " he began. "I thought that all of the people of Ikana were long dead. How does this man have their last name?"

Zelda gathered herself together and told her husband about a book she had read once. "before the Ikana died, Igos du Ikana, the last king, sent his daughter away to Clocktown on an errand. She never came back and only sent one letter to him saying that she was happy in the new city."

"He's probably one of her descendants then. I have never heard of though. Do you know anything about him?"

"We've been receiving reports about an uprising in Clocktown. A few years ago, a gang took over the city and government. We sent help but Ganondorf took up most of our resources. Lately other places have been under attack, but when we receive word, it's too late." She told him.

"Thank you . I'll get her back… I promise." Link exited the door. As he began to walk down the hall, he heard his wife begin to sob. Outside their room, a nurse was waiting to attend to the queen.

He headed towards the servant's chamber. When he entered, he found 6 people working on various projects. He cleared his throat, "excuse me, could one of you repair the window in my wife's room? I don't want her to catch a cold." one of the carpenters stood up and said, 'yes, your highness'.

Link exited the room and was greeted by servants who gave him words of comfort and looks of sorrow. He thanked them for their kind words but continued to walk toward his destination. He went to the palace armory. He selected and paid for a broadsword and shield. He knew that he couldn't do this alone so he then went to the barracks but once again he had that strange feeling that he couldn't pinpoint.

Link spotted his Lieutenant General. He was tall, blond and quite muscular despite being very young. "Ah, General Meifferet, I will be departing shortly and I need you to take over the Army while I'm gone. It shouldn't be more than a few days. Will you be able to handle it?" He sensed concern in the man's face.

"Sir, I don't think that will be wise at the moment." he said slowly

"Why not? What's happened?" Link said, his worry rising.

"Termina has declared war upon us,. They attacked our eastern coast. and are coming this way. To leave now would be reckless to say the least."

"I have to! I must save my daughter. I won't let Ganondorf harm her." he Protested. "You are a skilled warrior, Lieutenant. You can handle this for a few days. You must. Just close off all cities and ports." Link said confidently. "oh, and I will be needing three of your best troops." Link's word didn't seem to make the Lieutenant feel any better so he added, "Don't worry, I will be back in a few days. I'll handle it then."

The lieutenant nodded in response. He walked away and returned minutes later with three big, heavily armed men. One had a Beard, one had a patch over his eye and the third one had a deep gash on his cheek. "Your Highness, we will follow your every order as well as protect you.." the bearded one said.

Link nodded and thanked the lieutenant. He turned to the soldier with the patch on his eye. "Gather supplies, we'll be leaving in one hour." the solider saluted and left to get their packs. Link turned to the soldier with the gash on his cheek, "Saddle up our horses. And please make sure that they're strong enough to ride through the snow."

"Yes, sir!" he said and left.

"I'll get her back." he thought to himself. "I'll get her back."