Disclaimer: The Legend of Zelda does not belong to me

6/30/2018 NEW, new extra note: I completed the Champions' Ballad DLC. I can start rewriting Fate, but it will take a while. The new story will be named 100 Years Ago. This story will stay up but it may be deleted once 100 Years Ago is finished or gets to a certain point. 100 Years Ago will be its own story, and will have more backstory, characters, and spoilers.

Lynk's P.O.V.

I always wondered why I was given such high positions despite my age. For Dins sake, I'm going to turn 17 in a little more than a week and, like it has been for the last couple of months, I can't sleep. My mind is always racing. Constantly switching between all the nightmares I've been having recently and why my life is the way it is.

When I was just the young age of 10 I started training to become a knight. (All blame and thanks going to Father.) When I was 12 I became a knight and didn't expect it to go higher than that, mainly because I was too young to become a knight in the first place. Life then decided to prove me wrong, when I was only 14, by having me appointed royal guard. Then, when I was 15 I was made captain of Princess Zelda's personal guard, which is basically an eighth of the royal army. Goddesses, I'm so young compared to the other knights. It doesn't make any sense. Every time I think about it I kind of wish Mom raised me among the Sheikah, instead of Dad among knights.

I was then drawn out of my thoughts by the wondrous hues of blues, purples, reds, and so on devouring the walls of the royal guard chamber and noted how early it was. I'm guessing it's about 6 and change into my armor.

Most of the knights left for the dining hall for breakfast while some stayed behind to finish getting dressed or polish their weapon of choice. I grabbed a book and flipped through the pages to find where I left off. I read until Captain came to gather the rest of us. I put all my belts on, sheathed my sword, and followed the rest of the knights to the training grounds. After training and dinner we gathered at the stables, as ordered by Captain.

"Soldiers," Captain called out."We are going to the Military Training Camp near the Lost Woods for a test of wits and endurance." This was followed by several light groans, probably making Captain grateful there were only about 30 royal guards."Regardless of your complaints, I need you to pack immediately. Understand?"

"Yes, sir." All of us shouted.

"Good. Now, go."

We left and headed for the barracks. We started packing and most of the knights talked about the trip. I just listened. I declared the day done started to lay down ready to sleep, but, obviously, prepared for insomnia.

"Hey, has anyone seen Lynk?" A knight asked. I lifted my head to signal my presence."Lynk, Cap'n needs ya."

I nodded and walked away. I knocked on the door Captain's quarters and a muffled 'come in' answered me. I entered the room and paused when I saw Captain, who just noticed me.

"Lynk, you came earlier than I expected. Well, regardless, we need to talk about your… habits, if you will."

My body tensed, but my expression remained the same, neutral and unreadable. At least, I hope it did.

"Some of the other knights noticed that you haven't been sleeping or eating properly, and they're very concerned. Some because they were good friends with your parents and others because you're their captain. Lynk, you can't forget that you're still young and growing. You need your sleep and your food. You can't deprive yourself of these necessities. That, and a knight can't perform properly without them, and I don't need the king tearing up my behind because one of his best knights under my command can't do the basics properly. Now, I want you to get some sleep and eat at every mealtime we have tomorrow, understand?"

I nodded, even though I could only promise the second part of the deal.

"Good." He then gave me a sympathetic look and continued."I know you hate this, trust me, you don't even have to say it."

I pursed my lips to prevent a scoff or some nasty response. I know he's making fun of one of the many nicknames the gossip mongers gave me. One being 'Queen Mute.' Not that I hated it, because if silence was a personality trait I would be the 'proud' owner of that title, but it was irritating.

"I promised your parents that, should anything happen to them, I would make sure you were okay and raised properly. Besides, if I had a daughter and she acted the way you did I would be concerned, so I'm just keeping my promise. You're dismissed."

When I made it back to the barracks I sunk into my bed and whimpered lightly. Sleep was the last thing I wanted ever since I started getting those goddess-forsaken nightmares. They were graphic. And mainly showed me dying in some horrific and excruciatingly painful way. They haunt me and sometimes became the only thing I focus on. They're also responsible for my deteriorating sleeping and eating habits. I let out a huff of air, said a quick prayer and curled up under the blankets, hoping I could get one decent night of sleep.

To be honest, I was surprised to see I wasn't the only one waking up. Sure, I was up most of the night but sleep is sleep, so I don't care. I said my thanks to the Golden Goddesses, got dressed, and joined the rest of the knights for breakfast. I have a feeling most were surprised I came. My eating habits were taking a turn for the worst the last few months, and most of the time I found myself going a few days without eating. Once, I didn't eat for a whole week! But anyone who knew me well knew I was a glutton before this whole nightmare ordeal. When I went into the dining hall I took an apple and some chickaloo tree nuts. I knew it wasn't much, but despite the small amount it felt nice to have something in my stomach.

We all gathered at the stables with our gear and some of us got horses. Fortunately, I was one of the knights that got a horse, which I proudly named 'Epona.' We started heading towards the training camp right away, stopping only to have lunch, dinner, and to set up camp for the night. When we made it to the training camp it was late. The captain for the camp decided we would have dinner and rest for the night and that training was going to start tomorrow morning.

Training went well for the most part and we were planning on leaving tomorrow morning. It was the last dinner and night at camp and most knights were settled down in their beds. I, however, was busy polishing off my sword. I carefully dragged the rag against the gleaming surface and sheathed the sword. I placed it by my bed and sunk into the mattress and started staring out the window.

I continued to daydream until my concentration was broken by the sound of a woman's voice. I twisted towards the sound and saw, what I believed, was a young woman's body. She possessed a neutral expression and was draped in blue and purple and floated a few inches above the ground. I shifted my weight and jumped quietly off the bed. When I took one step towards her she floated backwards and when her back hit the door she disappeared in a ring of soft purple.

I quietly opened the door and looked around to make sure neither captains were awake. They weren't. I closed the door behind me and tried to find the woman in purple but instead I saw a woman with long blonde hair and clothed in white who also floated above the ground. As much as I wanted to search for the woman in blue and purple I followed the woman in white. I walked carefully through the hallways and found the exit. She did the same process as the previous woman but disappeared in white instead.

Okay, you know what? This only happened twice yet I'm sick of this already. Oh, well. If complaining actually did something I wouldn't even be here. I sighed and continued my pursuit. I left the camp and shuddered. The night had turned cold. I saw another woman, this time she was clothed in green with red hugging her waist. She was the hardest to see because of all the green in the area but I became grateful that she had that scarlet sash. I followed her into Minish Woods but paused at the entrance of the Lost Woods. The Lost Woods? Is she crazy or trying to kill me? Mom told me that those who enter the Lost Woods don't come back. I mean, I can always turn back but there's a problem: I don't want to turn back. I want to keep going. I clenched my fists and followed her. I guess I should've hated this place but it felt welcoming, in a twisted sort of way. Although losing track of her was my main problem, I still made it through with ease.

I smiled when I made it through but didn't expect what was waiting for me on the other side. First, the woman disappeared, and second, there were a bunch of small creatures made of wood, with their faces covered with large leaves. Koroks. And lots of them. Then that must mean I'm in Korok Forest. Home of the legendary sword that seals the darkness. Then I saw it…

The Master Sword.

I must've been hypnotized because next thing I knew I was standing right in front of it. I looked up at the gigantic tree in front of me. The Great Deku Tree.

"Well, well." He said."What do we have here? A Hylian? It's been awhile since I've seen one of your kin. But if you are here to take hold of the sword before you then I must warn you to take extreme caution. The Master Sword stands as a test to anyone who would dare attempt to possess it. As you are now, I cannot say whether you are worthy or not… If you sought to free the sword in any sort of weakened state, you would surely lose your life where you stand. Best of luck, young one… "

Nothing he said fazed me, I was too distracted by the sword. I almost grabbed the hilt but he continued.

"The sword cares not for your physical might. It is moved by what lies within. It cuts through bravado and superficial enhancements. Only true strength can draw it from its resting place. The only way to know if you have what it takes...is to try."

Almost the exact moment he finished my hands gripped the hilt. At that moment I felt pain rip through my body. I continued and almost started to regret my decision but that was immediately replaced with confidence. I pressed on and in a matter of minutes I lifted it out of the pedestal. I was left panting and drained. I somehow sheathed the sword and fell to the ground. I was so tired. I wanted to sleep, and I've never felt that desire more in my life than today. My nails scraped against the stone beneath me. I heard muffled voices, then felt something tugging at my shirt. I slowly rose to my feet and followed the tugging to a pile of leaves. Then I collapsed.

I groaned and sat up. I had absolutely no idea where I was. I looked around but nothing rang a bell. How in Nayru did I get here? Y'know, wherever 'here' is. My mind and memory was hazy and I stood up and started leaving from wherever I was. I mumbled when I entered a dark forest, with creepy trees, and mist in contrast to the bright green, healthy forest I was just in. I stumbled through the forest and covered my eyes when I saw sunlight. Then I heard two voices but I couldn't recognize them. Goddesses, I'm tired.

"She couldn't have gone that far, could she? And even if she did wouldn't the stable owner have seen her."

"Unless she took the scenic route."

"I Hylia doubt that."

"Ignoring that pun. Look! There she is!"

"Lynk!"

I then felt a pair of hands on my arms.

"What in Hyrule happened to you?! And-"

"Sweet Din, Nayru above...is that what I think it is?"

"The Master Sword."

"We're leaving for Hyrule Castle, immediately. His Majesty must learn that we have found Hyrule's Hylian Champion."

Uh, just some small notes. Some chapters will be short and others will be long because, depending on the cut scene I'm working with, there may or may not be much to work with.