Prologue – in the beginning
Hyrule. It may not be the most influencing or the most beautiful realm, yet its importance could not be denied. For its army was strong, rivaling others despite their magic and technology, its leaders were wise, the princess herself more so than anyone else, and its heroes were brave, one in particular. In all the kingdoms, in all the worlds, there were few that could equal the courage of Link, wearer of the green cloth. Countless times had he fought for the freedom of Hyrule, never backing down, always fighting for the good of the people, always protecting the innocent – and always victorious. But even for a true hero like Link, there exist obstacles he could not overcome. Not all by himself.
It was night when they attacked.
Reptilian creatures of various kinds. Some walking on two legs, attacking with their claws or simple weapons. Others, walking on all four legs, like the beasts they are, using their giant mouths and sharp teeth to harm whatever got in their way. They did not bother attacking any villages, nor did they care about the different species that called Hyrule their home. They went straight to Castle Town. Soon it became obvious, they had come for the princess. The guards of Hyrule Castle fought well, slaying their enemies one after another. Strong those beasts might have been, but they lacked the skill. But as the battle continued, they showed their real strength. Whoever it was that had sent these monsters, he had countless of them to spare. With every passing second the warriors of Hyrule were pushed back even further and within the walls of Hyrule Castle, it was agreed that the princess was save there no longer. She had to get to safety and only one would be able to do so – so it was decided that Link would go with her, to serve as her protector.
By the time the army of monsters reached the castle, the princess and the hero had long been gone, sneaked out under the cloak of panic and war. On the back of the horse Epona, Link and princess Zelda escaped the area of the battle. As the sun was rising, she had finally decided where they would go now.
"Link." she spoke. He had Epona stop, turning back to her, looking at her, silent, waiting for her to go on. "I know where to go. In all the kingdoms in all the worlds, there are those who could protect me, but I am not sure if I could trust them. Those I could trust, but who wouldn't be able to protect me. Those who satisfied both needs, but are too far away." Those were her words. "But there is one, not too far. A good friend, I know I can trust her. And if she can't help us, nobody can."
The young man in green nodded in agreement. He knew well whom she was talking about and it was the right decision. It took a quick incentive cry and Epona moved on, now in another direction. They were heading to a place that to many seemed weak and unprotected and given how often its princess had been taken away, many may have been right. But the people and the army always pushed the evil troops, second to no other evil all the worlds had ever seen, back. And a single man always managed to save her. Never had she even been harmed.
For they had no other place to go, Link and Zelda were now heading towards the greatest realm of them all.
Mushroom Kingdom.