AN: Alright, So I was shocked by the immense lack of Link/Ilia fics to be found on here
AN: Alright, So I was shocked by the immense lack of Link/Ilia fics to be found on here. Yes, I know there are a few, and the absence of more is probably due to the fact that it is a newer game and most of the stories on here are set during OoT era and stuff like that, not to mention the fact that people are busy exploring other pairings, but due to the fact that they are in short demand, and this is my favourite pairing ever for the games, I decided I would have a go at one myself.
This is my first fanfic, so I hope you like it, please no flaming or being horrible, though I will take some constructive criticism. The story is set at the end of Twilight Princess, when Link finally returns home from his journey. The chapters will be of varying lengths, some longer than others. This first one is just an introduction really, a bit like an epilogue, so it won't be too lengthy.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Zelda games or any of the characters, all rights belong to Nintendo
Hooves pounded the ground, kicking up the leaves that littered the forest floor so that they surrounded the chestnut mare in a swirl of autumn colour as she galloped through the trees, carrying her master homeward.
The Faron Woods were bathed in the glow of morning sunlight as it rose over the horizon, setting the birds singing as they joined it in announcing the new day, and with it, the reign of peace. For peace had been returned to Hyrule and as horse and rider followed their feet towards Ordon, the land flourished once more, as it had done in the time that seemed so long ago.
"Hya!"
A young man's voice, barely more than a boy, echoed through the forest as he spurred on his steed, eager to be back now that home appeared so close and the horse replied to his encouragement willingly, her enthusiasm equal to his. They were weary, exhausted from a long journey full of perilous trials, a hard won battle and the loss of a close friend, yet the scent of the forest, long missed, lifted their mood and restored their spirits. Yes, it was good to be home.
A clatter arose as hooves met wooden planks and their beat slowed, man and horse crossing a swaying rope bridge that was the final stage of their journey. By now he had relaxed his grip on the reigns, allowing them to rest gently on the mare's back, giving her her head. She knew the way.
The rode over the bridge and down a tree lined path, past the spring that they paused at and gazed fondly upon before continuing, until finally, they made their way through into Ordon village.
On their right was situated a large tree, with a quaint house built in its branches. Several things were present outside the house, one of these being a small sign that announced the name of the residence's owner. The other's were a tall post, ideal for tethering a horse, though seemingly rarely used and finally, a battered old scarecrow with a pumpkin for a head that was currently being attacked violently. This merciless scarecrow killer was a small boy with blonde hair who held a wooden sword and was struggling to perfect a rather bizarre looking move as he leapt through the air towards the straw body.
The horse whickered brightly and her master patted her neck, a large smile spread across his face. At the mare's noise, the small boy turned around and his eyes widened, a look of delight spread across his face.
"Everybody come quickly! Link is back!"
