Allright for those of you who read my last story you should know that this story is a bit different; first off its a bit slower for most of you who thought my last book was the epitome of action you may be dissappointed by this one. You may have noticed that the Title says part one, this is because this is a three part tale, yes three part gasp, this first part is relatively devoid of action and centers around the Hyrulian New Year's, the Trinity festival (spoiler alert...retroactively)

However for those of you that thrive on action this part is only four chapters long and if you absolutely can't stand to read anything so devoid of death and suffering I'm running a catch-up chapter on the next part so wait a week and catch up on part two. That being said, I hope you do read this chapter and enjoy it thoroughly.

Your storyteller in cheif,

Raikou

Link got up to the early dawn light outside his window and dressed down to his white cotton trousers. He made his way down to the bath houses as he had done every day since he had come to live at the castle. He dressed down to his cotton underpants and sank into the cool water.

Hyrule Castle was a flurry of activity. In a day's time, the great Trinity Festival would begin. Over a period of three days, worship and celebration of the three goddesses who had created Hyrule, would take place. The first Goddess celebrated was the Goddess of Wisdom, Nayru. The people of Hyrule gave each other presents, and it was generally a time for family and friends to be together,as well as a great feast and ball at the castle. The next day was Farore's day, she was the Goddess of Courage. Great sporting events like archery, fencing and jousting took place in each of the towns in Hyrule, in which all the men could participate, and show off their skills. Finally, the last goddess celebrated was Din, the Goddess of Power. On her day, the coming of the new year was celebrated. Of course, everyone just had a big party the evening before, and stayed up until well past midnight. It was certainly a wonderful time of the year.

He thought about the upcoming feast, it was required he escourt a lady to the event,though he knew who he wanted to ask, he hadn't yet worked up the courage to do so.How does someone like me ask a princess to an event like this? He wondered to himself.He knew if he could just work up the courage to ask her she would probably agree provided that she hadn't already agreed to attend with someone else.

After just a few minutes of meditating on this the oak door creaked open as Princess Zelda stepped into the baths.Link flushed with colour, he had still not gotten used to the traditions of palace life, namely the unisex bath house.

"Oh uh...hey Princess" he stammered careful to keep his focus just past her right ear

Zelda giggled"Good morning,Link." she turned her gaze hesitantly to his bandages "How are you doing?"

"Oh...uh..much better actually,and you?"

Zelda rubbed her wrists where thin white scars stood out slightly from her otherwise flawless skin,"I'm fine"she said quietly as she slipped into the water beside him"Hey, weren't you going to take me to the forest the other day?!" she asked suddenly.

Link tore his gaze away from the spot on the far wall he'd been studying,"Oh..well...I...uh,Y-you...that is, I-I was kinda hoping you wouldn't remember that"

"You forgot, didnt you! I swear if I didnt know better I'd say you didn't want to spend time with me."she pouted

Link was taken aback"N-No I...I mean...its not that...its just...um..W-we'll go tomorrow after the thing with the feast"he promised

"Oh, okay" she grinned and sat back against the stone.

Come on moron this could be your last chance

"hey...um...prin...er...Zelda?"he stammered

she turned to face him"Yes?" she said, he forced himself to look into her eyes.

Alright you can do this he told himself, Hey in the past six months you've been nearly beaten to a pulp, killed twice, and stopped Ganondorf from conquering Hyrule.You can ask this woman to the Trinity Festival.

"Umm...well,you know the...er...the feast...I...um...I was invited"he stumbled nervously over his words.

"Yes,I requested you be allowed to attend"she responded derisively

I'd rather face a thousand Ganondorfs armed with a stick than this, He thought wryly.

"Well...I...um...well...I-I have to...er...escourt someone."He felt like he was plummeting off of Death Mountain's peak

Zelda's eyes flashed"Oh really?"she asked mischeivously

Link had always heard that when you are speaking and are overcome with stage fright you should imagine the audience is dressed in their under garments.Link took one look at Zelda and thought I'd like to slit the throat of whatever inbred fool thought that up.

"S-So...I...um...I thought...well...you know since...I...um..."

Zelda interrupted him by bending down and kissing him softly on the cheek,"I'd love to." She whispered softly in his ear

"O-Okay" He mumbled,dumbstruck.

"See you later, Link."She grinned as she made her way to the door

"uh huh"was all the response he could muster and she supressed a giggle as the door swung shut leaving an astonished Link to revel in his sucsess.

Princess Zelda marched angrily outside Hyrule Castle into the courtyard. She could not believe the audacity of some people. How dare Kain, leader of the Communion, ask for her hand in marriage!This mere peasant of a man, had come to the castle that very day to propose to her. She paused, looking for her friend Link, Protector of the Triforce of Courage, and Hyrule's most prominent hero. He was standing near the archery targets, watching his young apprentice, Aaron, training.

"Hey, Link," Zelda called, walking over. He turned towards her.

"Hi Princess. What's up?" Zelda frowned and ran a hand through her long golden hair.

"You just won't believe this," she muttered.

"Well... you sure look angry. Who's done what?" Link inquired, grinning at her, his blue eyes twinkling.

"Link, this isn't funny," Zelda said, trying not to smile back at him. Continuing on, she said, "You know Kain, leader of the Communion?"

Link nodded. "What's he done now? Attempted to start a rebellion?"

Zelda frowned again. "I wish. He had the cheek to ask me for my hand in marriage!"

Link grinned at her again.

"You can't help being so adorable!"

"Link!" Zelda snapped.

"I'm sorry Princess, I was just trying to make you smile," Link replied, turning to watch his apprentice.

"I know... Sorry," Zelda answered.

"That's okay Princess. But a word of advice - I wouldn't marry that Kain guy if I were you. He's a bit weird if you ask me," Link replied, suddenly looking serious.

"Well, I just can't help thinking that he's after the Triforce, and, well you know what I mean," Zelda answered. Link nodded.

"Don't you worry Princess. If Kain wants to get his hands on the Triforce, he'll have to get past me first!" He tossed his sword up in the air and caught it in one hand. Zelda looked over at Aaron.

"You know Link, I really admire what you're doing with Aaron. He's turning out pretty good," Zelda said, smiling.

"Well, thanks. Gotta have someone to carry on the tradition y'know," he replied.

"Surely you'll have your own children someday to do that though," Zelda answered, admiring Aaron's growing confidence as he managed to hit near the middle of the target. Link turned back to Zelda.

"Well, maybe. But first I have to marry the right woman." His hint was subtle, but Zelda looked away shyly. At that moment, Aaron walked up to them.

"Your Highness," he said to Zelda, bowing slightly. She smiled at the lad.

"You don't have to do that," she said kindly.

"Thank you, your Highness," he replied courteously. Link smiled at Aaron, amused.

"Don't worry, the Princess isn't half as mean as she looks."

"Link!" Zelda cried, pretending to be angry, but she was smiling too.

"Jokes aside," Link continued, "we think you're doing pretty well, lad. Your sword technique is excellent, your defence skills are pretty good, you just need to work a little more on your archery." Link pointed at Zelda. "Take a few tips from the expert here," he said, Zelda blushed modestly.

Later that day, Link sat up in his room, reading a book and keeping a watchful eye over the Triforce. It glistened intently, a beautiful, opulent blue prism, ever changing as the colours glittered inside. A valuable source of power, the Triforce of Wisdom was part of three original crystals that made up the omniscient and omnipotent Triforce,but as magnifiscent as the crystal was it was merely a representation of the true Triforce which was safely concealed inside the heart of the princess, just as Link carried the Triforce of Courage within himself. The triforce mark on the back of his hand pulsed with light breifly as if to scoff at the petty incarnation of its glory."Quiet you." he muttered turning the page.

Link drew his sword from its sheath just in time to dodge one of Keiths' thrusts. "Ah, I'm too quick for you Keith, you must be gettin' old," announced Link lunging towards his sparring companion.

"You reckon, Link? Well, you know what I think? Someone's getting too big for their boots," retorted Keith holding up his shield to deflect Link's blow.

"Well that's very good of you to admit that Keith, so now are you ready to be taken down a few pegs or two?" asked Link tapping Keith's shoulder with his sword.

"Ah, ya got me, partner!" said Keith in a mock tone of voice, dropping his sword and shield to the ground and falling over clutching his shoulder in mock agony. Link leaned over to give Keith a hand in pulling his partner up, but instead he grabbed Link's hand and pulled him down into the dirt.

Groaning at his partner's trick, Link pulled himself up. "I can't believe I fell for that, or rather I offered to help you up," announced Link grimacing.

Next time we spar I shall be the one who emerges with the taste of victory," joked Keith.

"What, you mean I'll have hit you in the mouth?" asked Link innocently.

"Well, I'll see you soon Link," said Keith laughing as he pick up his sword and shield.

"Until next time," shouted Link as he watched his partner mount up onto his steed and ride off.

Link gathered all of his gear and began to walk towards Hyrule Castle. As soon as he walked over the drawbridge, he was overcome with a sharp pain in his chest."Ahh,must've worked a little to hard today" he dismissed it and tried to shake it off,but as waves of pain kept coming he had to sit down for a brief spell and decided to go see the castle physician at the next opportunity.

"Alright boy, just what have you done to yourself this time?"asked the doctor as Link pushed open the door.

He grinned "hello Adrian, I need to ask you about something...well two things actually."Link said sitting as the old doctor motioned to a chair in front of his desk,

"So tell me m'boy what ails you this time?"Link proceeded to recount the events on the drawbridge earlier that day.

"It doesn't seem like a normal pain, more like...well...I don't really know exactly."he finished"It just doesn't feel normal."

The doctor leaned back in his chair and sighed "Link,you work yourself too hard"the doctor repremanded "A person can't just get back on their feet after sustaining injuries like yours.You have to give it time."

The doctor rummaged in his desk and pulled out a small vial filled with thick clear fluid"The best advice would be to withdraw yourself from the upcoming competition,but since I know you better than that just drink this if it happens again"

Link grinned and snatched the vial away "thanks Adrian your a life saver"he shouted as he dashed out the door.

The old physician rubbed his temples worriedly "that kid isn't gonna be happy till he's dead for good." the doctor sighed.