Legend of Zelda – 7th Hyrule War
Chapter 1 – Hyrule Festival
The measured words of a female voice told the tale.
"We all saw the events happening during the invasion of the Shadow King. Link's journey had various purposes. Link's truce with the Gorons, his assistance to the Zoras, his acceptance of Midna's request and finally a promise made to Zelda."
Link sat next to Zelda in Hyrule. A flood of memories came to him. He recalled another journey, where he was accompanied by Midna to the Twilight Realm.
"Some believed when Link journeyed to the Twilight Realm to help Midna; Zant gone, Ganondorf banished to the Sacred Realm, the mirror destroyed and Midna stayed in her realm forever. With Ganon defeated, Link and Zelda did not feel any satisfaction in their victory due to their thoughts for Midna."
Midna flicked her tear towards a huge circular structure, shattering it into nothing.
"Link," Zelda stepped forward. Hers was the voice of the narration. Behind him, a sandy-haired beauty in pink and white dress came to celebrate the Hyrule Festival. "It is time."
At night, Hyrule Castle Town was highly decorated in multi-coloured lanterns, garlands and banners to honour the Royal Family. The Royal Family and the people offered a number of rupees to the poor. People celebrated with friends and families. Gorons and Zoras were chatting among twos or threes.
Inside the House of Charlo in the West Street, denizens of Hyrule including: Link, led by the priest named Charlo, prostrated before the Golden Goddesses. The House of Charlo resembled a massive temple. It was enclosed with Gothic looking architecture and a huge stained glass window in the front of the area featuring the Tri-force symbol prominently in the centre. All stood in prayers while Charlo presided over the prayers.
The banquet was spread. Link returned to Zelda. All the Hyruleans cheered at Link and Zelda. "All hail Princess Zelda! All hail Hero Chosen by the Gods!"
Hyrule Castle Town became quaint and quiet.
"My people, we all have rebuilt Hyrule Castle. Praise be to the goddesses! I'd thank all of you for honouring my family. Link has been through a lot with an old friend who helped him throughout the quest. I mean we all have been through a lot. I could have helped if only the Twilight barrier didn't imprison me. Forgive me for surrendering to the self-proclaimed King of Twilight! I did this since I did not want to see you all suffer the same fate as I went through. Hyrule would have not survived without Link's help. Until then, let us celebrate this festival that was cancelled!"
All soldiers stood to attention and blew the trumpets. Foods, milk, water and a large decorated cake with Link and Zelda images were spread on the tables. Link remembered words from Mayor Bo.
"Now, the royal family requested this gift specifically, so it's real special. It'd be... bad... if the representative of Ordon were to be late for such an occasion, you get me, lad?"
Link bowed before Zelda and offered the Ordon sword and Ordon shield with a label on it. Zelda took it and read it.
"Your highness, I know the envoy of Ordon named Link has been late for such occasion due to a lot of pressure in his tortured mind. I hope you can please forgive us. Signed Mayor Bo."
Zelda happily accepted and wrote a letter and sent the Postman to Ordon Village. The people danced around the fountain while some ate and drank. Telma ate a piece of the cake while her fluffy ragdoll cat named Louise drank a bowl of milk.
Since Link could not speak, he took out an orb. Zelda looked into the orb and saw words appeared.
"Zelda, I'm using this orb so that you could understand me since I'm unable to speak. That's a story for another time. There's been something I've wanted to tell you."
"What do you want?" asked Zelda.
An elderly man approached Zelda.
"Your highness, do you remember me?" asked the man.
"Auru? I haven't heard from you since years." remarked Zelda.
The orb displayed Link's words. "You were the one who tutored Zelda at young age."
"Ah, Link." Auru expressed his delight. "It's been years since we met near Gerudo Desert."
Based on Link's expression, his orb translated Link's silence to words. "I…I…"
"Yes." smiled Zelda.
Before Link could say another word, Jovani with a cat in his arms, approached Zelda.
"Your majesty, you mentioned about your old friend. Who was that?" Jovani asked.
Zelda remembered…