Chapter 1
Link and Zelda were walking through the desert dead silent. Link was sad but he knew that midna had done the right thing to shatter the mirror. Zelda finally broke the silence. "What do you think happened to the castle?" She asked. "Well Hyrule castle is ancient. It is possible that the goddesses have restored it." Link replied. The two jumped down into the lake below as the sun set. They swam to shore and sat for a while once they got there.
"What now? Are we just going to sleep here all night?" Said Zelda. Link nodded. "Ok then she said. Link walked off to find another place to sleep while Zelda stayed there. Hey sat down a few yards away from the a howling stone. Eventually he settled down and fell asleep.
He woke up the next morning to the sound of a canon. Startled, Link jumped up to see Fryer shoot another customer to Hyrule Feild.
"Settle down it's not a monster!" Said Zelda.
Link just ignored her. Later the two decided it was time to head to Hyrule Castle Town. "Hey there!" Fryer called. "Another customer?" He asked happily. "We sure are Fryer how have you been?" Link asked reaching in his Wallet to get some money. "Well sales have been stunning ever since- hold on is that Princess Zelda?! Put your money away sir this is my treat" said Fryer as he stepped aside and bowed. "Why thank you!" Said a smiling Zelda. They stepped inside and were shot to Hyrule Feild Above.
"Nice ride. I can see why he is popular." Said Zelda. "Yeah. Nice guy." Link replied. He picked a piece of horse grass and blew into it. He suddenly heard his trusty horse Epona. "After you Princess" Said Link. Zelda smiled and climbed onto Epona. As they grew closer to their destination Hyrule Castle came into view. "Wow" said Zelda, speechless. As they dismounted Epona Link heard a familiar voice,
"MR. LINK WAAAAAAIT!" The postman came running up to Link. "I have a letter from Rusl." said the Postman, handing Link a letter. "Have a good day!" He said before running off. Link put the letter in his Pouch and led Zelda into Castle Town.
As they walked in they were Greeted by 2 Soldiers. "Princess your ok!" One of them said. "We shall escort you to the Castle at once!" The other one looked over Link. Thank you for bringing her this far. We will take it from here he said as they walked away with Zelda. "I will write to you sometime Link!" Said Zelda as she left with the soldiers. "Speaking of letters..." Link thought. He reached into his Pouch and pulled out his letter.
Link, congratulations on defeating Ganondorf and restoring Peace to Hyrule. I have a Favor to ask. I need your help escorting the children back to Ordon Tomorrow. Thank you and have a nice day
-Rusl
P.S. We can keep your heroric actions secret if you would like.
Link Closed the letter and put it away. He walked out of Castle Town, mounted Epona and headed off to Kakariko Village.
He was greeted by Rusl and Colin when he arrived. "Ah Link I see you got my letter." Said Rusl. "I sure did!" Said Link Dismounting Epona. "Hi Link" said Colin, with a huge smile. "Hi Colin! Happy to be going back to Ordon tomorrow?" Link replied. "You bet! It's just... I feel bad for leaving Kakariko behind. It's such a small village after what happened." Colin Frowned. "Well you can always visit" Said Link. "You should get some rest Link. Big day tomorrow." Link nodded and walked to the inn. When he opened the door he was greeted by Ilia and Beth. After hanging out for about an hour Ilia insisted on Washing Epona, so she left. Link, Exausted walked up the stairs and sank into bed, leaving his his Sword and Sheild next to him as he fell asleep.
Link awoke to Talo jumping on his bed. "C'mon Link get up! He laughed. Link moaned and got out of bed. He walked outside to see a sad Malo. "What's wrong Malo?"
Link asked. "Now that I am going back to Ordon I have to leave my shop behind. So I will be bored again with nothing to do but help plant pumpkins." Malo sulked and walked away. Link felt bad for Malo. A few hours later the carriage was ready to leave for Ordon. "Don't worry Malo. I will run your shop for you until you return." Said Renado. Malo frowned. Luda said her goodbyes and promised to write to the children. As they left Link called after Barnes. He tossed him an orange rupee. "Keep up the good work bud" said Link as he hopped back on Epona. Ilia looked happy to be heading home. "Hey link I forgot to ask, how it the charm working?" She asked. "It's very useful Ilia thanks again for it" Link replied. Ilia smiled and joined the others in looking at the beautiful plains ahead. Since Ganondorf had been defeated all the monsters were Gone from Hyrule Feild. As they neared Ordon the kids cheered. When they finally arrived all the parents came running out to see their kids again. Link watched happily as they were reunited with their parents.That night there was a celebration in honor of The children returning.
Link hadn't eaten this much in a long time. After the celebration Link walked over to Rusl. "Rusl is that golden Cucco still in the woods?" Link asked. "Yes. Why?" Rusl asked curiously. "No reason." Said Link as he walked to his house. He climbed up the ladder to his house. It was exactly the way he left it before the attack. "Home sweet home" Said Link.
Link woke up early the next morning. When he opened the door he was greeted by Ilia. "Why are you up so early Link? And why do you need all your gear?" She asked. "Ilia! Tell Fado if he needs me I will be back by noon. I'm going to take a walk in the woods." He replied. "Oh. Ok then." Said Ilia. Link didn't really care why Ilia was up this early. All he cared about was getting back to a normal life fast. It took him a bit to reach the north end of the forest. When he got there he saw the golden Cucco, just as Rusl had said. He grabbed it and flew to the sacred grove. When he got there there was no skull kid for a change. He made his was to the end and walked up to the place he found the Master Sword. He pulled out the Master Sword one last time, and stabbed it into the pedestal.
When Link returned he saw Colin Practicing with a Wooden sword on Link's scarecrow. "Hi Link! Ilia said you were gonna so I figured I would practice until you got back." Said Colin. "Use it whenever you want Colin. I don't really use it anymore." Link replied. "Really?! Your the best Link!" Said Colin. Link Smiled as he walked inside. He climbed down to his basement and put away all his items except for his lantern, his slingshot, and his empty bottles. He put his Zora armor with them. He then got dressed in his Ordon clothes and put his Hero's Clothes in a Chest.
"Back to the ranch life." Said Link.
