So here we go, another adventure awakens.

Take note that even though I did research before hand, there may be a few mistakes and the storyline will have to be bent a little to get the story going, so try to keep an open mind.

Also take note that if you do spot a mistake, please let me know so that I may change it.

Enjoy the story!

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The palace was colder than I had remembered it, much like my heart all that time ago. Though it had warmed since being in the presence of the hero called Link.

I remember his smile, unkempt hair, and his unwavering determination to save Hyrule and the maiden who ruled it. She is with him now, somewhere. They are probably worried about me, getting ready to devise some foolish, reckless plan to rescue me. I truly hope they aren't.

As if on cue, the rattling of keys could be heard and the doors were opened. In walked the man who was responsible…for everything.

A grin spread tauntingly across his face. "Comfortable Midna? I figured that since this is your palace after all, you would feel more comfortable in your own room." The smile deepened "relinquished of all weapons of course."

"You monster!" My legs were shaking with rage. "How dare you hold me here, and my people!"

The demon lord chuckled softly. "I would hardly call it holding, more like" he shrugged his shoulders "sharing this with you."

I lunged for him only to be flicked harshly against the opposite wall of the bedroom with the mere raise of a hand.

"You are a coward!" I shouted from across the room.

In what seemed like a flash the demon lord had his hand wrapped firmly around my throat. He snarled. "I am no coward. Lest you forget that you are the one who abandoned your people and left all this room for" he lowered his lips to my ear "opportunity."

A shiver ran down my spine. I was openly gasping now and struggling fruitlessly for him to release his grip around my neck. Which he did.

I sunk quickly down to my knees taking deep breaths and rubbing my throat where his hand had been.

The demon lord walked back towards the door. "I must say Midna, that's a good look on you, groveling before me on your knees."

"I h-hate you" I choked out. "Link is going to come here and kill you for this."

The demon lord stopped walking and though he didn't turn around I knew he was smiling.

"I'm counting on it."

(~0~)

I had seen it. Seen all of it. I had seen the sky twist into a sea of fire above, the way the life had been sucked gradually from my home, and witnessed the hero Link clash blades with the Demon Lord Ganondorf.

But all of our effort, it wasn't enough.

I quickly dashed to Link who was lying on the ground, a pool of blood leaking beneath him. His face was paling fast with the flow of blood and his eyes were beginning to close.

I caressed his head on my lap. "You fought bravely Link, everything is going to be fine" I reassured.

He shuddered and coughed causing blood to speckle his lips. "I-Is everyone okay?" his eyes squeezed shut in pain then opened again looking pleadingly up into mine. "Midna, is she r-really gone?"

I couldn't find the words to answer him. He had fought so hard to defeat Ganon only to come so close but not to the end. I know he will see it as his fault that Midna was taken; I know he will take it hard upon himself. I have to be there for him this time.

"Yes Link, she's gone."

He cringed and closed his eyes. The answer hadn't been what he'd wanted and something tells me it almost hurt as much as the sword wound now draining him of his life.

"Ganon" Link whispered "is h-he?"

Zelda nodded "he's gone back to the Twilight Realm with Midna." When his expression fell I managed a smile. "Don't worry, I'm okay, Hyrule is okay, and this isn't over."

Link tried to nod and say something but that just caused him to gasp and clutch at his wound in a futile attempt to cease the pain.

"Let's get you healed." I pulled a fairy from my pocket that I had kept for emergency and let it glide over to Link and work its magic. It twirled and bobbed around the wound like a dance before deciding its work was done and flying away.

Link immediately looked better. His breathing slowly began to steady and his face was more relaxed. He was still pale though and in need of some medical attention. One fairy isn't enough to heal all of his injuries but at least the stab wound is more like a gash now and isn't bleeding as profusely.

I noticed then that his eyes began to close, I panicked. "Link" I shook him gently "we need to get somewhere safe, can you walk?"

His eyes fluttered open and he dazedly nodded. I whistled for Epona to come closer. She had been somewhat frightened by the whole ordeal but came forward anyway sensing Link's distress.

I helped Link get to his feet and a few times he almost fell over but soon he was on his horse. I sat behind him with my arms tucked on either side of his waist, clutching the reins tightly in my hands.

I gave the reins a flick and Epona rushed back towards Castle Town. Link's strength slowly began to deteriorate and soon it was only my arms that were keeping him upright on the horse. I was just hoping we wouldn't run into any monsters.

The gate to Castle Town was very close now and some guards were standing outside waving their arms and urging us to hurry.

I lifted my own hand to wave back when a whistling was heard and pain tore through my hand. When I looked at it I could see the torn flesh and feel the blood run warm down my forearm.

Link was still unconscious and unable to fight so when I looked behind us to see two Bulblins riding Bullbos who were shooting arrows at us, I panicked. Having to control Epona and keep Link upright, I wasn't able to fight so all I could do was try to move faster. I kicked Epona in the side urging her to go quicker but with two people Epona was unable to move any faster.

Arrows were flying left and right, one grazing Link painfully on the shoulder, another on my leg. Fortunately an arrow suddenly swished passed us going in the direction of the Bulblins. The guards let out arrow after arrow until one found its mark with a sickening "thunk" and a cry of pain from the Bulblin.

Only one more remained and we were so close I finally began to relax when unexpectedly the Bullbo and rider smashed into us from the left causing Epona to veer sharply to the right, knocking Link and I onto the ground.

"Unh" I hit the ground hard twisting my ankle and rolling away from Link. "Link!" I shouted but he was laying a few feet from me still unresponsive.

I began to crawl to him when suddenly a hoof blocked my path. I could hear snarls of victory from the Bulblin as it descended it's Bullbo to land in front of me. It snatched me up painfully by my hair and brought my face close to its. From there I could smell its foul breath and see a dark twinkle spark in its red eyes.

I screamed painfully when it grabbed my hand with its other hand and ran its tongue along the torn flesh. It licked at the blood and seemed to savor it before suddenly a sword ripped through its chest and its face twisted in pain. It let go of my hair and fell forwards. I screamed again feeling its weight topple on me and a wet warmth seep into the fabric of my dress and spread around me.

Then as quickly as it happened the thing was lifted off of me and standing before me was a dazed looking Link, sword in hand.

"Link!" I yelled in relief. I quickly clambered to my feet and embraced him in a hug. His hands hung loosely at his sides and I noticed he quickly began to sink out of my arms. "Whoa, Link" I grabbed for his waist as he sunk to the ground in exhaustion.

"Sorry, Zelda" he whispered almost inaudibly. "I-I had to save you but I'm so tired." He lay back in the grass as guards ran hurriedly to our side.

I nodded "its okay Link, you've lost a lot of blood and after all you've been through, you have the right to feel a little tired. I'm sure you haven't had a good night's rest in a while."

Surprisingly he smiled. "Everyday I rest is another day I don't get to spend with you." Then he was unconscious again.

"Your Highness." One of the guards bowed "we need to get you two inside where you're safe."

"Okay…thank you" I replied slowly, still thinking of Link's words and letting them ward off the pain of today.

The guard nodded before him and another guard lifted Link's limp form up between them and supported him under his arms. Two more guards escorted us through the gate and into Castle Town.

Town Square was always the busiest part of all of Castle Town being the center of all attention. The shops were lined up all around the square selling things from powerful weapons to rare relics and items. Cats, dogs, and children ran all throughout the area while townsfolk bartered for their items. The brightness and cheerfulness always lifted my spirits but at the sight of Link hanging loosely between the two guards I know there isn't any time for delay.

"Shall we take him to the palace?" one of the guards questioned.

I shook my head. "No, the palace is not in great condition right now, it would be pointless to bring him there. Besides, the enemy is familiar with its location."

"Then where shall we go?" the shortest one exclaimed.

I pondered the thought for a while until I came to my conclusion "follow me."

(~0~)

Midna had grown restless in the past few hours. There was hardly anything to keep her occupied except the inevitable return of Ganon and now that she was somewhat more human she was beginning to tire and feel a little hungry.

I sighed 'I thought being a captive was supposed to be more exciting.' I walked casually over to the giant window that sat on the left side of my bedroom. It now adorned the same magical barrier over it that had always kept Link and I from getting where we needed to go in earlier times before we had more power in our arsenal. For now I remain trapped by it once again.

Outside shadow beasts roamed the castle grounds and there were undoubtedly more inside. Shadow birds flew in the same routine circles guarding the sky and acting as the enemies eyes. In conclusion, the window would not be my escape.

That wasn't the only thing I had come to a conclusion on though. After the visit Ganon had made earlier I gained some insight as to what his plans are. I'm counting on it, he had said. That must mean that keeping me alive has some purpose and I think that purpose is to bait Link and Zelda using me. As to why he has decided to do that in the Twilight Realm is obvious…he has more power here.

While in my thoughts I hadn't noticed the door open and when I felt a hand on my shoulder I shrieked in fear.

Behind me was a monster! No wait…a shadow person. That it was, it was a girl that seemed to be my age. She was wearing similar black robes with green swirl like symbols on it. Her eyes were black and her orange fire-like hair made them light up like an abyss.

"Lord Ganondorf wishes for you to join him for dinner."

Rage flew through me "you can tell him that I hope he chokes."

The girl's eyes narrowed "Lord Ganondorf says that a refusal to his request will only result in starvation for he will not be giving you any more sustenance."

I weighed my options. I could refuse and starve not knowing when or if I will get food anytime soon or I could accept and not only keep up my strength for an escape but maybe learn some more news about his plans. I thought some more. As much as I don't like this I need to push back my ego and try to help my friends any way I can from the inside.

The girl began to walk away "suit yourself."

"Wait." I lowered my head not believing what I was about to do "tell him that I accept."

(~0~)

I led the guards through the ally to the far right. They followed without question or doubt. Some bystanders were staring at us, mostly Link. The town was already well acquainted with me since I am their princess but most don't know Link and those that do are probably wondering how someone who could seem so invisible to all danger could end up looking how Link did right now.

He had lost so much blood. Fairies can only heal wounds not replace ones blood. The area on his arm where the arrow had grazed him had yet bled quite the bit more. It made me wonder how Link found the strength to fend off that Bulblin that had attacked me. Then I remembered the look of determination, of pure and courageous heroism that Link practically reeked of to anyone he met. I knew how he did it. He was meant to, it was just Link.

I then took a sharp turn down South through another ally and past a few drunks who smiled hazily at me not really registering that the importance of this trip was significant and that any and all distractions were a matter of life or death.

"Milady." One of the guards said. He stopped walking and held out a hand to me.

"What is it? We really don't have time, Link is in-"

"Milady" he interrupted more urgently this time. He pointed at my bruised and somewhat swollen ankle and at the blood dripping freely from the wound on my leg. "You really shouldn't be walking on that. Your safety is just as important as his." He gestured to Link who was breathing raggedly and had paled even further if it was even possible.

"Ok" I said solemnly, allowing the guard to take my hand and drape it around his neck. I hadn't noticed through all my panic how much it really hurt and now that the pressure was off of it, I felt better. "Thank you."

"No problem, we can get him to safety faster if you maintain your health as well. Where do we go now?"

I raised my hand "Continue down the South Road until I tell you to stop. Then go left."

The guard nodded and we continued as quickly as we could through the small clutter of shops and nosey bystanders. I was starting to feel very tired myself by the time we got near the end. I felt a bit selfish. Link could go weeks without rest, take a sword in the abdomen, and bleed nearly to death and still find the strength to carry on or at least try. So that's what I'd do, try.

"Stop" I said. "Continue down here and then take a right and travel down the steps."

The guards hurriedly did as I said until they got to the bottom of the stairs and read the sign.

"Telma's Bar?" one of the guards asked doubtfully.

"Yes" I replied impatiently. "She's a friend. Now knock on the door so we can get to safety."

The guard did as he was told and rapped three times on the door. We waited and waited until scuffling could be heard and the door was pried cautiously open.

A pair of large breast appeared first and I could feel the guards growing expectant, I rolled my eyes. Then her form became more prominent, she was a big women with her auburn hair pulled up into a pony tail. A warm smile appeared on her face at the confirmation of no threat.

She bowed formally "we are closed your Highness but you are welcome anytime you like." She then noticed the ragged looking guards and my bloodied clothing and leg.

"Your highness what-"

"Greetings Telma, sorry to disturb you" I interrupted. "I understand that you are a friend of Link's?"

Telma nodded and the guards stepped aside so that she could see Link hanging between the two guards looking like a ghost. She gasped and worked her way past the guards revealing a chubby white cat with a purple bow wrapped around its thick neck, it too seemed to look worried.

Telma grasped Link's chin in her hands and lift his head motherly like to check his wounds. Link's eyes surprisingly opened.

He seemed to recognize Telma after a moment and he gave a ragged sigh "T-Telma?" then he gasped and his head lolled meaning darkness had taken him again.

Telma still held his head and I thought I heard her murmur "what have you gotten yourself into now child?" before giving me a once over and leading us inside. "I assume you are here for shelter and medical attention?"

I nodded "only if it's okay with you."

She smiled "I wouldn't have you bring him anywhere else."

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Ok, so that was chapter one. Tell me if you want me to continue and please review. I also would like your input on whether you want Link and Zelda's relationship to stay a friendship or romantic. I promise if it is romantic I won't make it super cheesy, no worries there. One more thing. This chapter was really long; don't expect it to be like this all the time. It's just long because there was a lot needed to get things going. In the next chapters there will hopefully be more action. Hope you enjoyed, bye for now!