This idea for a story came to me upon reading many others. I do hope you like this story. Just a warning, I will be making references to the game that according to the timeline comes before Ocarina of Time, which is Skyward Sword.

Summary: Link never really thinks about his own health when he is out, trying to save the Kingdom of Hyrule. When he falls ill after battling the evil monster, Morpha, who will nourish our hero back to health?

Disclaimer: I do not own The Legend of Zelda. This is not for sale or rent.

The rain beat down hard from the looming clouds overhead which shadowed the kingdom of Hyrule, as a figure clad in a green tunic dragged his sluggish form along a sodden path. The listless form was Link, the Hero of Time, who had just defeated the evil monster Morpha. However, traveling from Death Mountain, the Volcano in the region, to the snow covered Ice Cavern, and then to the Water Temple in Lake Hylia, had certainly taken its toll on the poor lad. Navi glanced at him, when she noticed his sluggish movements. She bit her lower lip.

"Link, perhaps you should rest," Navi encouraged the young hero. Link inhaled a shaky breath, before flicking his sapphire blue eyes at her.

"As much as I want to rest, I can't," his voice was barely a whisper. He rubbed his raw throat, fighting back a moan of pain. "Besides, I have a mission to fulfill. I have to save the land of Hyrule. I promised Princess Zelda, so no. I can't stop and rest." When Link's boots got caught on a rock, he stumbled to the ground. He face planted against the dirt and coughed. The act of falling shot a sparking pain throughout his trembling body. He moaned softly, as Navi gasped.

"Link!" Her frantic voice sounded faraway to him. He was having a hard time keep conscious. However, darkness soon took him. "No, Link! Wake up." Her high-pitched voice grew shaky. "Link...please." She rested on his shoulder blade, rubbing the back of his head, not knowing what to do. "I...I have to find him help."

"Navi?" A voice behind her made her turn in surprise. Navi sighed in relief, when she recognized Sheik. Then Sheik's red eye trailed to the ground, causing her one visible eye to widen. "Hero!" Sheik was at Link's side within a second. She gently rolled Link over, placing a hand on Link's burning forehead. "Oh my goddesses, he is burning up! He is in no shape to be traveling!"

"I told him to stop and rest," Navi explained. "But he is so stubborn. He said he promised the princess that he'd save her land for her. He always thinks about others and not himself. He really cares about her." Sheik stiffened slightly, not taking her eye off Link.

"I see," Sheik whispered softly. She placed one of Link's arms around her shoulders, getting him to his feet. Navi hovered just above them. "I need to get him to Impa's house in Kakariko Village." Navi only nodded. Sheik whistled a beautiful tune that sounded like..… Zelda's Lullaby. Navi watched, as a beautiful white stallion appeared. Sheik managed to get Link on once the stallion was low enough to the ground. Sheik got mounted behind him, placing an arm around Link's limp form.

"Zelda?" Navi's voice was shaky and in a whisper. Sheik raised her eye to her. She saw realization cross across the fairy's face. "You are her, aren't you?"

Sheik bowed her head, before nodding in the affirmative. "Yes, Navi. It is I." Her normal voice was heard. "But please. Don't let Link know or make a spectacle. I don't need Ganondorf finding me." Her voice was very low. Navi only nodded. "Hiyah!" She dug her heels into the sides of her horse. Navi had no trouble keeping up with her.

Once they arrived in Kakariko, Sheik got off of her stallion with hardly any effort. Then she managed to gently bring Link down. She once again wrapped his arm around her shoulder and half-carried and half-dragged him up the stairs that led to the village. Once they entered, she noticed the evil looking storm clouds. Fire was blazing on several rooftops, as Sheik bit her lower lip, though it was unseen. How was she to take Link to Impa's if the shadow beast Bongo-Bongo was about to go free? She could feel his seal weakening drastically. She placed Link down by the gate, looking up at Navi. "Watch him!" Was all she said, before running to the well.

"Sheik!" Navi screeched, watching her with wide eyes. What did she think she was going to do? The ground began to rumble, shaking slightly. Sheik watched in slight horror, as she felt the presence of a dark, very sinister, and very evil beast watching her. It lifted her in the air, where she had no control. Navi watched, her eyes widening in horror. Sheik was tossed around like a rag doll before she fell back to earth with a heap.

"Ugh!" Sheik spit out some blood she drew after biting down on her lip when she landed. She raised her head and saw a flash of green before her. "Link! No! Don't!" Her words fell on deaf ears, as Link tried to show his courage against a foe he couldn't see. She watched helplessly, as Link was thrown every which way in the air. He hit the ground with a sickening thud. Then she felt the evil presence go towards the graveyard, where the Shadow Temple was located. She knelt down next to the unconscious hero, seeing blood gush from a head wound. 'I need to apply pressure to the wound and quickly.' She pulled out a bandage and wrapped in gently around Link's head, making sure the wound was covered.

"Will he be okay?" Navi questioned softly, as she watched Sheik work quickly. As soon as she was done dressing the wound properly, she looked at Navi and gave her a small nod. Navi instantly became relieved. She watched in silence, the sheikah was putting her medical equipment away. She then struggled to lift Link, but then once she succeeded, she began making her way to Impa's house.

Author's Note: Should here is the prologue so far. I am not sure how many chapters it will become. Enjoy.

~Yami no Nokutan