A Land Far Away
(Side Note: This takes place after TP.)
In the land of Hyrule, the newest hero arose to the buzzing sounds of Castle Town. This hero's name wasn't Link's, but was his own. His name was Gate, however odd it may be. He lived as a orphan, and was named Gate because he somehow managed to brake the eastern gate of Hyrule. But that's a different story for another time, you may here it later. His current age was 14, and he had little money, but some renown for rescuing the occasional "damsel in distress". The only equipment he had was the clothes on his back and his father's sword, who died in battle. His mother committed suicide when she heard, and that is how he became an orphan.
As Gate was walking the streets of Hyrule, he bumped into another green clad hero, Link. This was the second time this week, and he appeared to have gained a new weapon.
"Hey Link, nice sword. Where did you get it?"
No response.
"I can also see you have grown slightly taller. Any comment on that?"
Again, no response.
"I killed another thief, wanna hear about it?"
He shook his head no, and walked off. They had met when a couple of bandits decided to raid an incoming caravan, need I say more?
Gate shrugged and walked off. Maybe he could get a word out of him another time? He found himself in Town Square and scanned the area. A small group of guards had huddled around the fountain, and two raised trumpets and sounded off, gaining the attention of the crowd.
"Hear ye, Hear ye! I come in the name of Princess Zelda! Termina, our allies to the North, are under attack by a foreign enemy across the Great Sea! They are in dire need of troops and supplies to stave the threat, and we are here to recruit as many as possible to join the ranks! Please, if you are a willing and able adult male, join the army today!"
This could be my chance to finally escape this town! Gate thought, and dashed over to the guard.
"I would like to join the army!" The guard looked away from the other applicants and examined Gate.
"Yeah, real funny kid. Go play with your friends or something."
"Friends? I have none! I want to join the army, fight for Hyrule, and protect Termina!"
"Please, you couldn't even protect an ant from your own foot! Go bother someone else!"
The crowd around the guard had caught on to their conversation, and joined in on Gate's side.
"I say let the kid go!"
"Is that Gate? Give him a shot!"
"Yeah, let Gate join! He'll show 'em!" Some civilians were shouting, trying to persuade the guard to let him join.
"No, no, no, and no! He is too young! He will only get in the way!"
"I say let him join." Link said, stepping away from the rest of the crowd, flourishing his blade.
"And who are you?"
"I am Link, hero of Hyrule and bearer of the Triforce of Courage, and I say let him go. And I wish to join too."
"Fine! Fine! Here's the form, I call your sword when you perish, kid." The soldier handed Gate the small form and a pencil, and one to Link too. Link quickly filled his out and handed his back to the guard. But Gate needed a "guardian's signature" to join, since he was underage. Link gladly signed it for him, and handed his form and both of their pencils in.
"Welcome to the army, hope you both know what you both just got yourselves into. Report to the palace three days from now before noon." Link nodded and walked off, and Gate followed.
"Thanks for the help back there, Link."
No Response.
"Oh, can't talk again I see."
Yet again, no response.
"Say something if you are intelligent."
"Something."
"AHA!"
"Happy?"
"Yes."
"Good, because I'm not talking again for a long, long time."
This story takes place two years after the original story. Link bought a new sword and replaced the Master Sword in the temple, that is why Gate commented on it. I couldn't think of a really good name for Gate at the time, but I think it's too late; it may have already stuck .
Meh. Maybe you could leave a comment on what you want his name to be?