Knights of Hyrule

ESKK: Yes I know I'm nuts for doing a Garo Zelda crossover but here's the kicker the Zelda game I'm using is Twilight Princess and its more next gen thing then anything because I did have a plan for a Zelda fic with Link as Garo but it would follow more the Garo anime then anything and I don't feel like rerunning 24 episodes of the Garo Anime. Anyway this follows a bit like the Garo Anime and takes place post Twilight Princess and before you ask yes a lot of the characters we know have families.

"Talking,"

'Thinking,"

"Madogou,"

"Horrors,"

*music insert

(Scene change)

Disclaimer: I do now own Garo or Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess those belong to Toei and Nintendo respectively.

(Start)

*insert Legend of Zelda Wind Waker OST: Legendary Hero

A Gothic Skull Ring appeared on the screen as he faced the audience. "Let me tell you a legend that started a long time ago," it said before the screen changed to an ink painting of Fanged Knights and wizards facing monstrous creature before he began to speak. "When Hyrule was young and during the wars for the Triforce between the Twili race and the Hylians Inga or Sin existed in the hearts of both sides. This caused he races of Hyrule to fall prey to monsters called Horrors. The Horrors lived to feed on life and Inga so a few Mortals banded together and forged armor made from material found in the world called Makai called. Those who wore this armor were called Makai Knights but among them there was a legend who has passed down his power to his sons and so forth. This legend was as great as the legendary hero of Hyrule. This legend was named Garo, he had stood against the most powerful of Horrors and cut down there Inga every time one such time he saved all of Hyrule and the Hylians called Garo Hikari no Kishi or Knight of Light," the ring said before the scene changed to a young man standing in a spot light wearing a white coat with gauntlets on his arms, and clothing similar to a knight. His hair was black and pulled into a tail as he faced away from the camera.

(Think Leone's second Madou Robes from the Garo Anime.)

"But now a new Knight had carried the blood of this Golden Hero, he is the new Ougon Kishi Garo," the ring said as darkness returned to the screen.

*end OST

(Scene break Ordon Village Ordon ranch)

*Insert Twilight Princess OST: Ordon Ranch

A young girl about the age of 17 was helping tend to the goats as she was wearing the traditional Ordon Village clothing, her eyes were blue while her hair was red, though her skin was pale it only seemed to add to her exotic beauty. As she was petting the goats a man who seemed to be in his late forties as he was riding his horse who was still going strong as he reared the Goats into Ordon.

"Soon all the Goats were in the barn as the girl walked in and lead the Goats to their pens as she smiled at the man who was probably her father. The two walked off as the man turned to his daughter and placed his hand atop her head. "You're getting better with caring for the Goats Sarah," the man said as Sarah nodded.

"Yeah dad but I just wished I didn't sprain my Horses leg," Sarah said as he man nodded.

"Well, be glad Ilia is more lenient with you then me because when I was your age Ilia always yelled at me for even the slightest scratch on Epona," the man said as he placed his hand on Epona's head. "Ok then lets head back," the man said before they went down the path to the village.

*End OST

*Twilight Princess OST: Insert Ordon village

Sara looked around the village as they came in. It was an idyllic place with many farms. She had known most of the village since she was young. But there was one thing that bothered her. It was too boring.

"Dad, what's the Eldin and Lanaryu like?"

Link chuckled. "Oh I could tell you the stories. The Eldin province is quite desert like but the Gorons live on the mountains are quite jovial. They were the ones that taught me to wrestle. The Lanaryu region had large lakes and rivers and the Zora are quite graceful in the water. But your mom." Link chuckled. "She probably save my life more times than I could count especially when we were trying to save Aunt Ilia

Do you still keep in touch with those you adventured with?"

"Oh yeah big time. If you want I can introduce you to some of them next time we head to Castle Town.

"I would like that dad," Sara said with a smile. "Just don't end up forgetting like you usually do," Sara said sternly as Link chuckled.

"I won't," he said with a smile.

(Later)

The father daughter duo arrived to see that some of the village children were practicing sword fighting on Link training dummy as Colin now older and wiser was giving them pointers.

"Now first thing you want to do is keep your shield up sense a good defense is a great offense," Colin said as the young boy got his shield up and kept it up.

"Hey Colin," Link greeted as Colin looked and smiled.

"Take a break everyone," Colin said before the children went off to goof around. "Hey Link thanks again for letting me use your training dummies," Colin said as Link nodded.

"You've become quiet the teacher," Link complemented as Colin smiled.

"Yeah though I have to go to Faron woods to pick up some Lantern oil to keep the Lanterns shining," Colin said making Link nod. "Plus I have to investigate some weird things going on in Faron mainly the strange disappearances of travelers," Colin said as Sarah spoke up.

"Why don't you go check it out dad after all you don't have anything else to do," Sara said as Link sighed.

"I would but I'm not as young as I used to be," Link said before a young boy walked over to them.

"Um Colin I need help," the boy said as Colin looked.

"What's wrong?" Colin asked before the boy answered.

"My older brother went into the forest to find something he left there when he grabbed wood but it's already the afternoon and he hasn't come back yet," the boy said as Collin nodded.

"I'll go check it out," Collin said before Sara spoke up.

"Can I come you can look for Dilan's brother while I pick up the Lantern Oil," Sara said as Collin thought about it.

"Well you'll have to ask your father first," Colin said s Sara looked at Link with a pleading look.

"Hmmm I don't know Faron woods can be dangerous if you're not careful," Link said as that was very true.

"Don't worry I promise I'll just get the Oil and come straight back," Sara promised as Link looked at her skeptically.

"Really like that one time you said you would just go to Ordon springs and bring back some water," Link said as Sara got a nervous look on her face.

"I swear this time," Sara said as Link sighed.

"Fine but ONLY to get the Lantern Oil," Link said as Sara did her thumbs up.

"Ok," she said before she and Colin entered the forest.

Link nodded before he went to help around the village sense he had some free time.

(With Sara and Colin)

The duo passed Ordon Springs as they were now crossing the bridge and soon enough they arrived in Faron. "Ok Sara stay close to me even though we're in the safe part of Faron you can't be too careful," Colin said as Sara nodded. The Duo then passed Faron Springs and soon entered the fork in the road, one leads to the exit of Faron while the other leads deeper. Sara took the left carrying her pouch of Rupees while Colin entered deeper into Faron woods where the boy was said his older brother went into.

*Insert Twilight Princess OST: Faron Woods

Sara arrived at the place only to pass a young man about 18 wearing a white coat that looked fit for nobility, blue clothing underneath and finally black boots but Sara also noticed a simple sword I a red elegant sheath as he walked passed her. Sara sensed something and looked to him as he was heading the way she came making her curios if he was heading to Ordon or going deeper into Faron. As she looked she saw he had long black hair pulled into a pony tail that fell to his back.

Sara quickly remembered why she came here and headed to the guy who sold Lanterns and Lantern Oil.

As she approached the lantern salesman's hut, something in her brain told her something was off. The creatures that inhabit this place were being quiet.

"Hello? Anyone here?" Sarah called out. She looked at the house. The Lantern Salesman wasn't there. He could be out in the forest. With a sigh she turned back and headed to the woods

*End OST

As she walked to the path he heard a load scream as she Sarah looked knowing here was trouble Sarah quickly ran into the woods and saw the cave was cleared of monsters already. But as she entered the Deep Woods she saw to her shock an injured Colin getting the young boy to safety as Colin turned to Sarah.

*Insert Garo Honoo no Kokuin OST Kyoushuu

"Sarah run get him to the village and warn everyone," Colin said as he drew his sword and shield ready to fight whatever was in there. But as Sarah took the scared boys hand she heard an otherworldly roar as she quickly ran into the cave and arrived at the other side.

As they made it out Sarah looked at the boy with courage in her heart. "Will get to the village and get my dad Colin is in danger," Sarah said as Will nodded and ran to the village before Sarah ran back into the Deep Woods in an attempt to get Colin out of there. But as she arrived she saw a monster never before seen in any of her father's stories as it looked to have a human like shape but its body was mixed with wood as it seemed to be levitating.

"Colin hurry," Sarah called as she needed to save Colin.

"Go I'll hold it off," Colin called as he tried to keep the monster away. But Sarah want going to let it ear her friend before she picked up a rock and threw it at the monster to get its attention. The monster turned to show it had no eyes as it teeth was sharp. It sent its wood tendrils at Sarah who quickly shielded her eyes expecting the end.

"SARAH!" Colin called as then the monsters attack was deflected by something. Colin saw a sword glimmer as he saw a young man about a year older then Sarah as he carried a simple long sword that didn't seem to have a guard. Colin was shocked that he looked like a noble by his clothing as the inside of his white coat had a high collar.

The young man turned to Sarah as only his left red eye was looking at her. "Hide," he said as the creature recognized the young man's sword and was slightly afraid. The man lifted his left hand into a fist with a Gothic Skill Ring looking at him. "Any info on the Horror Zaruba?" the man asked as the rings mouth then moved as it spoke.

"It's the humanoid Horror Undead its quiet the troublesome Horror especially in Dark Woods," Zaruba said as the man nodded. "Be careful Ed," Zaruba said as Ed nodded and took a battle stance with his sword sliding on his left sleeve on its flat side.

*End OST

Insert Garo Honoo no Kokuin OST: Leone Garo Shoukan

The now named Horror snarled and charged at the cloaked boy. Undeterred the boy blocked the attack. The sword seemed to cause the monster pain. 'But that's impossible.' Sarah thought. 'Only the Master Sword could do that much damage to these creatures. How could this boy have access to Master Sword?'

A few minutes of fighting later and the Horror reeled back. But it still had energy.

"Guess it's time to end this Horror quickly before it reaches the village."

"Ed what about the watchers."

"We'll worry about them later." Ed said. He lifted up his sword and traced a circle.

Sarah watched as the young man that was protecting them became in cased in a golden armor with what looked like a demon's face.

"G-Garo," the Horror said in a demonic voice as that surprised the hidden Sarah and Colin.

"It talked?" Colin asked as the only smart Monster who can actually talk was King Bulbin.

Ed or Garo took a battle stance as his cape blew in the wind as he slide his now broadsword against his left arm creating sparks that lit up Garo's crimson eyes before Garo charge and began fighting the Horror. As they fought it was evident that Garo was winning as his sword seemed to have a burning effect on the Horrors skin as he spun the sword around his hand as he was ready.

The Horror roared before it charged at Garo and Garo charged as well ducking under the Horrors arms and slicing through as it exploded into black ink like blood which as then absorbed into the sword before the Armor came off leaving coated boy as he sheathed his sword and turned to the people he save.

*End OST

"Ok to begin I will have to ask you to forget about seeing this creature please its presence as well as its friends down in Makai are meant to be a secret," Edward said as Colin looked shocked.

"How can you expect us to forget such a creature that nearly killed us?" Colin said as he as skeptical.

"You should have thought this through," Zaruba said as they were shocked to see the Ring talking especially sense they have heard of enchanted items but this was the first time seeing one talk.

"And also how does your sword have the same effects against Monsters as the Master Sword?" Sarah asked as Colin also noticed this.

"Well it's complicated," Ed said as Sarah wasn't done.

"Also what happened to the guy who usually sits out here selling Lantern Oil to travelers," Sarah continued as that was a question Ed could answer.

"Oh him yeah he ran into his house and hid under his bed when the monster showed up," he said as that was true. "But anyway can you direct me to the nearest village I need to rest up before continuing my travels," Ed said as Colin nodded.

"Yeah Ordon Village isn't too far from here and with the new inn that opened for travelers you can rest up there," Colin said as Ed nodded.

"Thank you very much," Ed said as Sarah was skeptical still.

The walk back to the village was quiet. They had gotten the oil and Ed escorted the group back. Along the way Sarah kept glancing at Ed. He was kind of handsome but what would a boy her age doing in this part of the woods. It was obvious he was from around the castle.

(Scene break Ordon Village Mayors house)

*Insert Twilight Princess OST Ordon Village

A few minutes later they had arrived in the village and went straight the mayor who was Sarah's unofficial grandfather.

"Thank you for the hospitality." Ed said as he took the offered tea. He looked at the group that he encountered in the woods.

"I believe you have some questions for me?" Ed said casually.

"Yes like what was that monster?" Colin asked as Link had also arrived after he heard what happened.

"That monster," he began before taking a sip of his tea. "Was called a Horror a creature who takes a mortal host and uses that body with Inga inside it to devour other mortals," Ed said as he placed his cup down.

"Horror?" Link asked as he had been all over Hyrule and not once had he heard of such monsters.

"I'm not surprise you haven't heard of them Hero of Twilight which is good because a Knighthood I come from has dedicated their whole lives to hunting them and sealing them back into Makai," Ed said as he explained.

"Then how come they haven't been heard from till now?" Sarah asked as Ed sighed.

"That one was probably took some poor soul whose life dealt them a bad hand," Ed said as he took a sip.

"It was a good thing the Sacred Energies of Faron Springs was able to keep the Horror away from the village," Ed said as Colin had to ask.

"What kind of Knight are you?" he asked as Ed smiled.

"I'm a Makai Knight Edward Louise but I am also known as the Gold Knight Garo," Ed said as Sarah was listening.

"Is being Garo a big deal in your order?" Sarah asked as Ed smirked while drinking his tea before placing it down.

"Well the Title of Garo is passed down from Father to Son in my family and all my predecessors had did something incredible to during their duties fighting Horror that made the Armor more renowned," Ed said as Sarah was impressed.

"You must have a lot to live up to then," Link said as it kind of reminded him of the cycle of heroes.

"Not really my armor was left to me by my mother before," he trailed off as it seems his mother was a touchy subject. "Anyway unless a mortal with Inga brings forth a Horror pass Faron this village will be safe for the time being," Ed said as he finished his tea.

"So why did you come all the way here?" Link asked as the bearer of Garo sighed.

"To establish communications with the Watchdog of Ordon Province see each Province has a Watchdog monitoring for Gates opening so that's a total of Four Watchdogs with two more on the way at Snowpeak, and Gerudo desert sense the Queen of Hyrule has set up settlements there sense she believed that with time and patience can flourish as villages," Ed said as Link got the gist of it.

"So basically you just here to establish contact with this Watchdog of this Province?" Link asked as it was kind of strange to hear this Watchdog person was constantly watching for Horrors in case they appear.

"Yeah and with the Settlement being built near the Temple in Faron that means there will be a total of six Watchdogs in Hyrule," Ed said as Link nodded.

"Well what's this about a talking ring?" Link asked as Zaruba then spoke up.

"Allow me to explain that one I'm a race of creature who assist the Makai Knights in their quest to slay Horrors called Madogu's I am Zaruba," Zaruba introduced as Ed pointed Zaruba to the group as he talked.

"Each knight has one Madogu with them at all times when they become a knight. Zaruba has been with my family for generations. Possibly before the civilization in the sky."

Link widened his eyes. He saw evidence of older civilization in the Occos but to think they could have been as powerful as this.

Sarah remembered something. "What did you mean by forgetting what we saw?"

"Normally, a Makai priest would erase your memories. But currently I have none assigned to me. So I do the best I can.

"But what doesn't add up was why choose now to establish connection with the Watchdogs," Link said as he regained his composure.

"It's simple there was an incident at Hyrule Castle after Gannondorf was defeated where Makai Knights and Makai Priests were being killed. Luckily we were able to stop this mindless killing at the source but during this even we lost communications with the Watchdogs of the province outside of Lanayru Province, Knights have already been sent to other Provinces and some are heading to Snow Peak and Gerudo to set up the Watchdog stations there," Ed said as Zaruba spoke up.

"This is why we need to ask you all to keep this a secret luckily I know where the Watchdog Station is and yes we might be here while but the problem we have is that with Makai Knights being spread thin we don't know if we might get replaced by someone who will probably have a better time here considering your village is pretty peaceful," Zaruba said as he didn't sense any Inga at all.

Sarah sweat dropped at that knowing how rambunctious the village children can be. "Anyway for now we will stay at an Inn until we can build a House in the village so we can be close by in the event that a Horror shows up," Ed said before Ed remembered something. "Oh and before I forget can you all keep it a secret why we're here and everything pertaining to the Horror and Makai Order otherwise I'll be in big trouble with the Order," Ed said as Link nodded.

"Of course but if you're going to be living in Ordon you should know one universal rule here," Link said getting serious as Sarah smiled. "Everyone in the village helps each other out and in this village everyone is family," Link said getting a smile as Ed smiled before Zaruba spoke up.

"Then that's a big family you have Ed," Zaruba joked as Ed glared at the Madogu making it chuckle.

After a few more minutes the meeting broke up and Ed left to take a look at the town. Sarah ran and caught up with Ed.

"So...What do you think of the town." She asked curiously.

"It's quite nice. Much different than that of Castle Town. It will definitely make a good place to reestablish the Watchdog."

Sarah looked around. "Any ideas where to put it?"

"It would have to be in an area that's not commonly visited by people but still in an area that can be accessed easily."

Sarah looked around curiously and then pointed to something across the lake. "Perhaps that cliff side over there?"

Ed looked as Zaruba then spoke up. "Yeah that's where the Watchdog should be right now if we're lucky she's probably still there," Zaruba said as Ed nodded.

Ed turned to Sarah as he smiled one of his rare smiles. "Thank you Sarah I think the Watchdog should be there now all I have to do is some swimming," Ed said as Sarah nodded before she realized the time.

"Well I'll see you around Ed I have chores to do," Sarah said as Ed nodded before he jumped into the water and began to swim. As Ed swam he noticed the rocks have the Makai Kanji of them to show they had a protective spell over the village most likely to keep Horrors out as he then took out the Garoken and opened the path before entering.

(Watchdog Center)

Ed walked in to see a young woman with white hair as she had blue eyes and a frilly dress with high soled shoes as she was cutting some flowers with Candy not too far away from her in a bowl. "So a Makai Knight actually shows up after all this time," she said in a bored tone her Center looked like any average Watchdog centers besides the fact that candy and flowers were there.

"Yes Ms. Watchdog I have come by order of the Makai Order to Re-establish communications with you," Ed said as the Watchdog nodded as she cut another flower.

"I see," she said clearly bored out of her mind. Ed saw a statue of a lion with dust and a little web on it before he took a Garoken and stabbed into its mouth before a Dagger was produced which went to the Watchdog as she looked at it. "I see you already slayed the Horror Undead that's good," she said as she then placed it down. "It will be sealed into Makai properly," the Watchdog said as the Inheritor of Garo nodded.

"Yes Watchdog but do we have communications reestablished?" Ed asked as the Watchdog nodded bored as she ate a piece of candy.

"Yes I Garm the Watchdog of Ordon Province shall get back to work not like there's anything to do in Ordon Province being the smallest of the provinces," the Watchdog said as Ed nodded.

"Thank you I shall be assigned here for a time so is there any missions you need me to do," Ed asked as Garm nodded.

"There are a few sense you are here you can take care of them they can be considered Side Quests in a way basically I want you to check the village out get familiar with your surroundings, then I want you to help clean up my Center, then I want you to finally fix up my Centers exterior nothing major just a small platform so you're not swimming all the time here," Garm said as Ed sweat dropped a bit.

"She's acting like she can't be bothered to do anything herself especially when barely any Horrors show up in Ordon," Ed mumbled to himself as Garm grabbed another piece of candy and ate it.

"Garm isn't much of a fan of Knights and barely does anything though she thinks of sound strategies she is known for being a bit lazy," Zaruba said as Ed nodded.

"Very well I shall get it done," Ed said before he left to handle the tasks.

A few hours later Ed had familiarized himself with the small town and reported back to the lazy Watchdog. Returning to the town, he realized he did not have a place to stay. He asked around where Sarah's house was and walked towards it. He arrived just as Sarah finished up the last of the chores.

Sarah noticed him. "Oh hey there Ed. What's going on? Heading out?"

Ed shook his head. "No. Primarily because I have to stay and possibly watch out for horrors I will have to find a place to stay sense I have discovered that the Inn is full."

"What Ed means is, can we trouble you for a couple of nights?" Zaruba said getting Ed to glare at the ring.

Sarah giggled. "I'm sure Dad won't mind. Come on and help me finish the chores.

Ed nodded as Zaruba was silent before he headed inside to help out which wasn't much sense it was basically just clean up the house and make sure it didn't need repairs. Ed of course knew how to repair a roof and such being as a Makai Knight is given advance education it made sense.

*End OST

*Insert Garo Honoo no Kokuin OST Haha to Ko

A little while later Ed and Sarah were waiting on the porch of Link's Tree home and they watched the sun set. "Hey Ed what was your family like?" Sarah asked as she barely knew anything about the Gold Knight.

"My grandfather on my mother's side was the Garo before me, my father on the other hand was a Strong Makai Knight, the Knight Zoro but of course he was kind of a flirt with every woman he met. But eventually he passed away helping end the event in Castle Town that the Queen was unable to stop herself because of public opinion," Ed said as she also heard of this event in Castle Town where people were being publicly put to death for some reason. "My mother passed down the armor of Garo to me before she passed the day I was born and in the end I became the Gold Knight," Ed explained as Sarah nodded.

"This event was it a Witch Hunt?" Sarah asked as Ed look shocked that she figured it out. "Don't look so shock my mother had magical abilities so I was able to figure out what the event was," Sarah said as she and Ed watched the Sunset.

"It was, my mother died at the stake using her magic to protect me," Ed said as he held his left arm knowing of the Flames that he tried so hard to keep away from.

"Then she truly loved you she wanted to make sure you survived even if that meant she had to die," Sarah said as Ed looked at the sunset. "Don't worry I won't tell anyone because that was a personal thing of yours," Sarah said as Ed nodded.

"Thank you," Ed said as Sarah smiled.

"No problem," Sarah said as they soon noticed Link coming in carrying firewood on Epona as Sarah smiled. "Well let's go greet my dad," Sarah said before Ed nodded and the two headed down the ladder.

*End OST

Ed and Sarah arrived to Link as Sarah was happy. "Hey dad the Inn was full so if you don't mind can Ed stay with us at least until another Knight comes in to take his place," Sarah asked as Link got into a thinking pose before deciding on his answer.

"Sure why not but he had to put in his fair share," Link said as Ed nodded.

"Very well," Ed said as Link nodded.

"Now let me bring in this Fire Wood to Fado so before we start on dinner," Link said as Sarah smiled.

"Let me help you," Ed said as he knew how heavy Large amounts of Fire Wood can be.

One thing for sure the gears of fate were turning as Evil never rests it only grows within the hearts of men which is a Knights job to cut down this Inga.

(TBC)

ESKK: Well next chapter the story really kicks off with the Prince of Hyrule being forced to run to find Garo during his coronation and he will meet another Knight though I bet you can't guess who. Anyway leave a Review.