Prologue

The green luscious fields of Hyrule glistened in the red evening sunlight, each and every blade of grass danced rhythmically under the gusting winds. Galloping across the fields, silhouetted by the beautiful sun, was an ebony horse, and on her saddle was her master, Link, a young man dressed in a now legendary green tunic. The great land was finally free from the rule of the oppressive, evil Ganondorf, a vile, sinister figure whom intended to claim Hyrule as his own. But through Link's brave heroic actions, the dark ruler was slain, and sealed forever within a void of eternal nothingness.

The young hero was traversing the width of his beloved kingdom in search of his sword's original pedestal, for it were the Master Sword, the weapon of evil's bane, and as such evil was finally banished from Hyrule, it would no longer be needed by the citizens of the land. At least, this was the hope of Link, everlasting peace.

In the distance stood an ancient sanctuary, the Great Temple of Time, its grand spire standing above the surrounding wilderness. Atop the spire was a symbol well known within the Kingdom of Hyrule- The Triforce. Three golden triangles joined together as one, symbolising the power and purity of the three goddesses who gave birth to the land, bestowing Courage, Wisdom, and Power, to each and every person who lived upon it. The years may have decayed the temple, but the legends lived on in the hearts and minds of Hyrule's people.

Link continued to admire the view, resulting in a sudden lurch back from Epona, sending the young hero hurtling back onto the surprisingly soft grass behind.

"I am so sorry," Said a sweet, female, fragile voice.

Link looked up to see a young woman dressed in a bright blue dress, and she was notably distressed.

"I wasn't paying attention, I walked in front of your horse, I am so, so, sorry,"

Link gestured with his hands, as if to be saying "no problem", yet his lips did not move.

"The strong silent type?" she smiled, but as she brought her hand to her mouth to cough, Link was sure he heard her utter "How could I forget..."

The young woman walked over to Epona and ran her fingers through the horse's mane, "My name is Navi," she scanned Link from top to bottom with her bright blue eyes. "I remember reading about you... Are you the hero of Hyrule?"

Link ruffled his hair and smiled shyly.

"Ah, so you are. You're modest too," she grinned. "Just like all of the heroes. Modest,"

Link was baffled; this woman was unlike the other citizens of Hyrule. Not only was she saying strange statements, but she also wore strange clothing, and possessed ears which were not pointed like all other Hylians. She glanced at him and must have picked up on his inquisitive expression.

"Oh, so you have noticed... To tell the truth, I am not native to this land. I am from Termina, does it ring any bells?"

Link looked on in confusion yet again.

Navi again lowered her head and said in a hushed tone, "Odd, you should remember it..."

Link cocked his head sideways slightly.

"Oh, it's nothing," Navi held rubber her shoulder nervously. "Have you heard of Agahnim?"

Yet again, Link gave a shrug.

Suddenly, the young woman grabbed Link by the arm, "The Minish, Tetra, Midna, Zant, Saria, Error?"

Link pushed her away, thinking she was some sort of delusionary; one of those left psychologically traumatised by the initial invasion of Ganondorf. Entire villages were burnt to the ground, civilisations crumbled, families were torn apart. Navi seemed oddly at ease, however, and her clothing suggested a life far contrasting one surviving in the wilds. She truly was a strange woman, unlike any Link had seen before.

"Professor Shikashi said it would be time..." Navi's mood suddenly changed, her expression became fiercer, and her voice became more frustrated. "You have to remember! It has been seventy three years, four months, five days, twelve hours and fifty five minutes! He said today would be the time of awakening, the birth of a hero!"

Link walked over to Epona and jumped up onto her saddle, ignoring Navi's ramblings.

"The Hero of Time! The Hero of Winds! The Hero of Ages and Seasons! Legends, all of them!"

With a swift whip, the horse began to gallop towards the temple in the distance.

"Link..." She sighed, falling to her knees in the field. "Remember, please,"