Breaking News: Hyrule's Light is Dead

Disclaimer: All properties belonging to the Legend of Zelda belong to Nintendo Corporations and the creators therein. I am merely playing with their toys.

Authors Note: My husband was watching me play Twilight Princess and asked "What would happen if the hero became corrupted by the fused shadows?" and this story was born. I love the Legend of Zelda and mean no disrespect. That being said Flames will be printed and used to start a bonfire upon which I will roast marshmallows and make s'mores which make me happy. Constructive criticism is always welcome. And now onto the story...

Link had come home to Ordon different. He was way more withdrawn constantly ranting to himself; he also glared when Princess Zelda was mentioned. Colin was somewhat surprised that no one seemed worried just saying he needed time to reorient himself to life after his adventures. Colin was headed to see Link at his house because he hadn't been able to spend time with Link for the last three months since Link's own return to Ordon. Colin arrived to find Link's home was dark and Epona was nowhere to be found. Colin climbed the ladder and knocked one the door telling himself that nothing was wrong despite the eerie feeling he got. He frowned when there was no answer and tried the door finding it unlocked he became nervous. Link never left his home open because he had enemies. When Colin stepped in he found a small statue of the goddess had been destroyed and a wooden shield burnt and charred. The entire room was a mess. Colin rushed out and saw Link coming up the path from the village. The man didn't see him and Colin called out to him. Link looked up at him with crimson eyes before they turned blue again.

"hey Colin, I can't stay and play. Zelda needs me at the Castle" he spat the princess's name and Colin nodded.

"Is everything okay?" Colin asked quietly not wanting to upset Link.

"yeah, why do you ask?" Link frowned t him.

"You sound angry at Princess Zelda." Colin said gently flinching when Link Glared at him.

"Just a difference of opinion. Don't worry about it. I'm actually headed to the castle to handle it." Link assured him his face stony as he turned away signaling the end of the conversation.

"Be safe." Colin said watching Link walk off. He headed home. A few days passed, before word came of Zelda's death at Link's hand.

People began to vilify the Hero of Time and stated that he must have always been evil. Colin headed for the Ordon Spring unable to hear people who turned a blind eye to a person in need spew insults about him. He stepped into the spring's water feeling it soothe him before thinking about Link and wishing there was a way to help him. The stones lit up and a voice whispered to him.

"What would you do to help him?"

"Anything!" Colin answered strongly, "I would do anything to help my friend." The voice seemed Surprised.

"Then my Little Hero head to Lanayru Spring; there you will find a way."

Colin walked quickly back to the village to prepare for his journey.

First stop was his parents' house to get a sword and convince them that this was needed. His parents actually weren't that hard to convince believing that he had wanderlust because of his recent adventures. Colin thanked his father for the sword as he left on foot because he didn't have a horse. His mother had given him some money and packed a bag telling him to be safe and to come home soon. As he passed Link's home on his way out of the village he remembered the shield and while it was damaged it was better than nothing he supposed. A few moments later he finally left Ordon, heading west toward Lanayru and the way to save his friend… he hoped.