Prologue

The wind blew softly, whistling a calming tune in Link's ear as he and Epona rode down the path through Faron Woods towards the little village of Ordon. He sighed in relief as he thought about the recent events that had happened. Ganon attempting to take over Hyrule. Meeting Princess Zelda and many new people. The Twilight covering the land and everyone in it. It was all too much for him.

But it's all over. Link thought as he went down the path. Ganon is dead and Hyrule is back to normal. I can finally return to my old life. He tried to tell himself.

But while Link thought all that, he knew it wasn't true. Even after Midna left and destroyed the mirror of Twilight, he still felt something inside of him. He knew the wolf was still there, waiting. Waiting for its chance to escape and be free.

It must be have something to do with me being the Hero. Link thought, maybe it will always be inside me. I wonder…

Link stopped at his old home and got off Epona, fetched an apple, and fed it to her. She neighed in contentment and walked to her laying spot. Link watched her for a second, then turned around and pulled the image of the wolf into his head. Seconds later, he took off running on all four paws.

Wolf Link howled into the air. The sense of freedom swam through him in everyway. He still had his gift. He ran in the woods a few times, than headed back to his home and saw Epona give him a stern look.

"Is it really necessary to do that?" Epona said, huffing at him impatiently.

"Oh, come on Epona. Its not everyday I can change and be free. Besides, what harm can it do? I'm just having some fun, that's all."

"Well, still, you need to be careful Link. You know how everyone in the town feels about your wolf form. Especially Rusl." Epona warned him.

Link sighed and transformed into his human form. He walked over to Epona and looked into her eyes. "I know Epona. That's why I'm going to be careful. I'm going to get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning."

Walking into the house, he stripped down to his trousers and laid into bed. Barely a thought passed through his head before he passed out into the sanctuary of dreams.

In his dreams, Link was visited Ilia, his best friend, sister, and the mayors daughter. When he attempted to talk to her, he was interrupted by Ilia. Her voice was something amazing.

"Hello Hero of Light. You have done well in your quest to defeat Ganon and save all of Hyrule from Twilight. But your task is not over."

Link just starred at her until she stopped. Then spoke. "Who are you?" You're not Ilia."

The Ilia figure smiled and said, "Correct. I am the Goddess Farore."

Linked gasped and fell to one knee, kneeling in front of the great goddess. "I'm sorry goddess. I did not know."

Farore smiled and said, "Stand my Hero."

Link stood and faced the goddess. "What did you mean my task is not over? I stopped Ganon and forced the Twilight back to the Twilight world. Must I do more?"

Farore nodded, "Yes Hero, you must. But not until later in your life. I cannot tell you what will happen, but I will give you a clue."

Link nodded and said, "What is it?"

"Be careful of those close to you. They will be used."

Link's eyes snapped open as he awoke from his dream. Sweat drenched him and he was tangled in his bed sheets. He untangled himself and sat in bed, his hand running through his hair. What Farore had told him still ran through his mind.

Be careful of those close to you. They will be used.

Morning came. Link stepped out of his house and squinted at the bright sunlight. Today is going to be a long day. He thought as he climbed down the ladder and started walking into town. Better go see everyone. They must be worried.

He arrived into town and stood there. First, he walked towards Rusl's home and knocked on the door. Rusl opened the door and said, "Who's there?"

Link smiled and said, "Don't remember me?"

The door was thrown open and before he could object, Rusl grabbed him and gave him a big bear hug. "Link! I can't believe it's you!"

Uni stepped out of the doorway. "Link? Is that really you?"

"Yes. Yes it is. Hey Uni." Link wrestled his way out of Rusl's grip and gave Uni a gentler hug. "How's the baby?"

"Good. We named her Abby. She's a real handful." laughed Uni.

Link joined in the laugh and said, "I'll bet." He turned to Rusl. "Is Ilia home?"

Rusl smiled and said, "Go on."

Link rushed to Ilia's house and knocked on the door. It flew open and there stood Mayor Bo, holding a giant pan and yelling, "I swear, the next person who disturbs me and my daughter during breakfast, I'm going to-" He stopped and starred at Link, then said, "Link. It's you…"

"Link?!?!" came a small voice behind Mayor Bo. Bo stepped aside and Ilia walked forward. Her and Link starred at each other, then she screamed, "LINK!!!" and tackled him onto the ground, hugging him to death. Link coughed as he hit the ground.

"Ilia… I missed you too…. But you gotta… gotta let me BREATH for once." Link managed as he was being strangled.

Ilia let go of him and they both stood up. "Sorry Link. I've just missed you so much. I didn't know if you would be back."

"Well, I'm back. So it's all ok." he stepped forward and drew Ilia towards him. Ilia put her head against his chest and whispered, "I'm glad you're back."

Link looked down at her and said, "Me too Ilia. Me too." And everything felt the same once again. Things were back to normal.

Deep in the afterlife, Ganon watched the scene in front of him as he stood on a cliff. He silently cursed as he saw the Hero live in front of him. "Oh, how I wish I could get my hands around his little neck…" Ganon whispered softly as he watched. He needed a plan to get out of here. And he had the perfect one.

He used some of his remaining power from the Triforce of Power to look through the future. He wasn't looking through his future, but his greatest enemy's future. And sure enough, he found what he was looking for. He smiled to himself.

"I'll use the Hero's own weakness against him. This time, I will win."

So, he started his plan of return. It would take awhile, but he could wait.

Time to die Hero…