A/N: It's my first fanfiction. EVA. Well, it had to be done after like, three months of having an account XP

So, before this I'd like to give a shoutout to alwaysingirl, who inspired me to start writing (check out her Zelda stories. They're awesome).

So, without further ado, let the story commence!

Chapter 1 - White Horse

'Sound the alarm! Ganondorf's troops have invaded!'

The soldier ran into the grand room, already occupied by the royal family of Hyrule. The king of Hyrule, Daphnes, stood at the sight of this soldier entering the room.

'What! How is that possible?'

'Sire!' The soldier spoke breathlessly, as if he'd been running. 'We had our defence at the ready, but the enemy force was too strong and they were cut down. The army general is giving orders to retreat, under your instruction.'

The terrified young lady watched the exchange like a tennis match. She was Zelda, princess of Hyrule.

Daphnes sighed, slowly rising from his throne.

'Then I guess we have no choice.'

Zelda closed her eyes, and a feeling of sadness washed over her. She had known this was coming for many months. Ever since she had seen Ganondorf through that window in the courtyard with Link, she had known he had evil intentions.

Link...

That young boy she had met so long ago. She had told him of his destiny, that he was to save Hyrule. Ever since that day, she had warned her father of the danger they would be in, if they allow their alliance. Now, that time had finally come.

Zelda must have thinking for a while as she was shaken out of her thoughts by her father's shout.

'You! Impa!' The woman called Impa walked in from the shadows, 'Yes, sire?'

'I want you to take Zelda and flee this place at once.'

'Of course, sire.'

Zelda opened her mouth to protest, but Daphnes quickly silenced her.

'No, Zelda do not worry. We shall be fine here. But now, you must leave.'

Zelda sighed. Her father had always been a stubborn soul. Even as she warned her father of what would happen in the future, he had always shaken his head and told to be quiet, not to interfere in the affairs of the king.

'Indeed. But I must prepare,' Zelda said.

'Yes. You have five minutes to gather your belongings. Then meet Impa by the stables.'

Zelda nodded, then walked out of the room. Her mind was spinning as she recalled what had just taken place. That man, Ganondorf. Did he really have such power? How would Link fare against him?

She sighed and shook her head. She entered her room, which was pristine. Like any princess' room would be expected to be. Her mind harked back to a vision she had months ago. In it, she was bestowing the legendary Ocarina of Time to the boy from the forest. She had always known that the vision was an instruction given to her by the gods.

She reached for a crude sack and quickly dumped some items in it. The Ocarina of Time sat on her shelf, untainted, undefiled; she hadn't played it for a long time. She carefully took it from the shelf and placed it slowly inside her sack. Upon exiting, she looked back at the room, with a look of sadness on her face. She knew. She knew that when she left the castle, she would not be back for a very long time. Possibly years. A tear escaped her eye but she wiped it away and walked to the general direction of the stables.

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Impa was already standing at the exit with her horse, Maple. It was a brilliant white, with a long silvery mane. Zelda walked over and reached up to pat it, and it responded with a happy neigh.

'Are you ready?' Impa asked.

Zelda swallowed. 'Yes.'

'OK, Let's go.'

Impa climbed up onto Maple and held out her hand for Zelda to climb up, which Zelda took and used to pull herself up. She felt herself struggle as she swung her leg over the saddle, which was about a metre wide.

'Lower the drawbridge!' Impa shouted into seemingly thin air.

At her command, the drawbridge began to open. It was then that Zelda noticed a thunderstorm was occuring, like in her vision.

Impa began to rouse Maple into a trot once the drawbridge had begun to open. Once fully opened, she dug in her heels and Maple ran in what seemed impossible speeds to Zelda. She had to cling on to Impa's waist in order to stop falling off.

They were out to Hyrule Field in a matter a seconds, and it was then when Zelda spotted Link and that familiar fairy from her vision. She dug in the sack holstered on her shoulder and grabbed the ocarina. Then, with all her might, she threw it over to where Link was standing. Link seemed to follow its path with his eyes as it fell into the moat.

When she had let go, she almost fell off Maple, and frantically grabbed for Impa's tunic.

'Are you okay?' Impa shouted over the wind, glancing back at the princess.

'Yes!' Zelda shouted back. Now she was confident. Her work was done. She clung again to Impa's waist, and rested her head on her back. For the first time since she left, she began to enjoy the horseback ride.