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Prolouge

You know the story, Link takes out the Calamity and saves Hyrule once again. However, what if Link received a fatal wound during the process? What if he somehow lives, Now what? What is Link to do in a peaceful world? So, Link states that, "The Hero vanquished the Calamity and we now have peace in our time... However, during the Epic battle that ensued, the hero received a mortal wound which caused him to lose his life. The hero lived, fought and died bravely for the Kingdom of Hyrule." So Link returns to Zora's Domain and takes up a new name, not as the hero, but as a humble man who hunts game.

Bloodied and marred, exhausted and in agony, Link deals the final strike against the Calamity.

"It's over!" Link exclaims, "We are free."

Link doubles over and falls to the ground. His Hylian Soldier armor ripped and in tatters. Blood flowing from his chest, he begins to crawl with his arms pulling himself across the grass leaving behind a red stained path.

"If i am to die, i'll go out my way…" Link pulls himself closer to the brink of the river near Hyrule Field.

"Better to fall unconscious and drown, than to lay there and die a slow and painful death… My dead friends, thank you for all of your help… Revali, Urbosa, Daruk, Zelda, Mipha, thank you for your gifts." Link takes in a deep breath then sighs.

Headfirst he plunges into the waters below, unconscious he now greets death with his arms wide open.

However, the Reaper rejects him, other plans have been made. Mipha's Grace, saves Links life for the last time. The deal struck, in exchange for the gifts of the Champions and the protection of the Goddesses; the Mortal wound was healed, all Darkness expelled, and link born anew.

Link awoke on a bed in a small enclosed room. He attempts to stand but can not find his balance and falls to the ground.

He exhales, "Ouchacha." this is when he notices that he is wearing a plain white cotton shirt and some brown leggings made in the same fashion.

He feels his chest with his left hand and realizes there is no wound." This is it.. I'm dead, I've died and gone to heaven" he throws up his arms and starts to hyperventilate, when his arms hit the ground he bumps his right hand into something.

It's a flower, a stack of them. He looks around the room again this time noticing the multiple offerings of flowers. He looks to the cloth hanging over the doorway and decides he wants to take a look. He manages to stand, pushing back the pain he slowly makes his way to the door frame. He begins to draw back the cloth to his left and peeks through. He looks out and sees a normal home: chairs, books, fireplace, desks, tables, and other homely items. The only thing that struck him as odd is the fact that there was water all across the smooth blue cobblestone floor. From his right blind spot he hears light splashing footsteps and then someone say,

"Ouh! You are awake."

Link turns his head to his right and sees the elderly Zora, Seggin. Seggin is an older Zora male who holds a military position and quite spirited, I daresay he didn't care much for Link until he Calmed the Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

Seggin spoke again saying "You were found floating downstream when someone spotted you, Captain Bazz swam you here on his back the whole way. When we tried to determine what happened to you, we were baffled. Your clothes were tattered and smeared red from blood, we thought the worst… but then we saw that you had no wounds but that thin scar where your armor held a gaping slash…" Seggin paused for a moment then continued. "Link, did you Defeat the Calamity?"

Link looked at his hands and tears began to roll down his cheeks, "Y-yes…. The Calamity… the Calamity has been slain.. We are finally free.."

Seggin astonished, immediately put his hands on Link's shoulder and Shouted in delight " Ouhh! This is Wonderful! We must go tell the King!"

Link then replied, "i agree.. But i am very tired, please let me take another few hours to rest."

Seggin being an old man and knows what it is to feel pain and aches, truly understands Link's need to rest.

After a few hours Link wakes and Seggin escorts him to the King. There is a large assembly, every Zora in the Domain was waiting for Link to adress the King. Link stands before the King and places his hand over his heart saying,

"The Hero destroyed the Calamity and we now have peace in our time."

The audience started shouting in joy and the king gave a hearty smile, but then looked at Link as if he had more to say. The King silenced the crowd and urged Link to speak his mind.

Link continues, "Since there is no place left in Hyrule for a hero, please hear my request and add this to the tale. 'However, during the Epic battle that ensued, the hero received a mortal wound which caused him to lose his life. The hero lived, fought and died bravely for the Kingdom of Hyrule'." Link gives a slight pause, then asks "My Lord, i ask if i may take up a new name and live my life in your Domain as a Zora citizen?"

The King Pondered for a moment and said "For all that you have done for this Domain i will grant anything that you ask, but are you sure that this is what you want?"

Link replies" My wish is to settle down and live a carefree life, a life free from 'The Hero' responsibility… please allow me to stay here."

The King nods, smiles and says, "Of course you can stay here, i am sure that every Zora here would love to have you stay, if there is anything else you need please, just let me know." Link Thought for a moment then Replied, " i would also like to build a house to the right near where the waterside touches the cliff face." The king agrees.

Lastly the King states," Oh, and what name did you want to take upon yourself?" Link thinks back to what a traveler once said,

'The world is full of life… everyone has the chance to start anew, and everyone has the choice to decide for himself. Why live a life controlled by others? That is why i am a traveler, i am free."

Link smiles and says in full confidence, "In the language of some traveler from some distant place, call me Razalak; Meaning 'A Fresh Start'.".