The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask ended with Link continuing his search for his dear friend. I am writing this story only to continue the hardships Link has to face. Who knows, maybe he will find that dear friend he is searching for.

Chapter 1: The Woods Of Darkness

Another glorious day! The hero of time, having defeated another great evil, crawls away from yet another land that has made him a legend. Link, feeling the need to continue his search, hops up on Epona and rides on through the woods, hoping to find what he is searching for, or rather something to fill that empty void gnawing away at his heart. True, he is greatly respected in the lands of Hyrule and Termina, but the one person who had ever truly been close to Link had left his world, and it seemed she would never return. With each passing day the venture into the woods seemed more and more hopeless. Never had Link been this depressed, even when he had discovered his fate and what he was to do in the world.

One day, Link and Epona being exhausted, stopped and rested in a little clearing in the middle of scenic nowhere. Link, feeling drowsy, lays down, and is soon in the world of mysterious dreams. In the realm of dreams he envisioned his friend, the main target of his quest, held prisoner in the deepest reaches of a great abyss. She screamed out for help. Soon though, all screams stop. Then, all went dark and there was a loud crash.

Link awakes to find his horse missing yet again. He unsheathes his sword and equips his shield and looks around frantically. He hears a loud noise and heads in that direction. After a few miles of running, Link stops exhausted. It is almost dark, and Epona was carrying all of his supplies including his lantern.

He carries on for another long trek of frantic searching. Almost ready to give up, Link trips over something. He looks down behind him and sees the corpse of Epona. Someone had slain his faithful horse, and had taken almost everything of value; his bow, his hookshot gun, his bombs, most of the rest of his weapons, and most importantly his food and water. All that was left was his lantern, the Lens of Truth, and most advantageously the Fierce Deity's Mask. Even without any supplies to keep him alive and any hope, he could still get his revenge on whatever did this to his horse. There was only one problem, it would now be nearly impossible to find the culprit, even with the lantern.

For hours he searched with his Gilded Sword ready to slash at anything that moved. That's when he remembered something that just might help him. He reached in his pocket and felt around. He pulled out the Ocarina of Time. Then he thought. What good would it do him? The magical melodies he had learned in Termina would be of no use to him here. Then it hit him. Why not try a song he had learned in Hyrule. But it had been so long. Would he remember it? After blowing a few notes he gave up. He couldn't remember the Sun's Song. He would be trapped in this darkness for a few hours longer.

Link decided to lie down once more. If he couldn't find the slayer he would just wait for the slayer to find him, or at least he would wait for the sun to rise. Almost on the brink of sleep he hears yet another shriek, this time more human like. He grabs his lantern and takes out his sword. He heads toward the direction where he heard the scream. He crosses over a small wooden bridge and finds himself in a small village. There a strange monster is chasing a young girl, no older than Link. He sets down the lantern and takes out his shield. Link filled with rage thrusts violently at the monster feeling that it was the one he killed Epona. The monster with it's last breath let out a shriek more horrible than any noise Link had ever heard. Feeling overwhelmed Link fainted.

Hours later Link awoke. He looked around but saw no village. All he saw was barren trees covered in blood and shadow. Hanging on the trees by chains were corpses, yet they were not human nor animal. Link couldn't make out what they were. He had walked only a few timid steps forward when the corpses started shrieking. Redeads! Why hadn't he recognized them? The truth is they were Redeads but different. They had an eerie darkness that normal Redeads didn't have. Link started to run in the opposite direction but was stopped by an odd cloaked figure.

"Boy, don't be afraid. I'm not here to hurt you. You might even say I'm here to help you."

Link unsheathed his sword in disbelief. He felt a negative energy like never before from this one person. But after a few moments of looking into the piercing-red eyes of this shadowed figure, Link let his guard down and followed the person over a wooden bridge similar to the one he had crossed into the village earlier. Only this time there was blood instead of water underneath.

After a mile or so the shadowed figure spoke again. " Link do you know where we are?"

Link bewildered that this shadow knew his name shook his head.

"As I had thought you are clueless. But before I tell you I must clarify something first. You are astonished I know your name, right? Well I know more about you than that. You are Link, hero of time. You have fought through countless perils to save your homeland of Hyrule. You even saved the people of Termina from an impending doom. You did not know these people yet you still chose to save them. Now how I know all of this, I am not at liberty to speak."

Link had not noticed but while the person was speaking they had came upon a lonely cabin. Link feeling a sense of mystery followed the person inside. Never had Link had this feeling of bewilderment. But soon he came back to his senses and inquired where he was.

The shadowed person began, "Well, you are in a very different world than your own. This realm of darkness is where the goddesses that shaped your land we banished their creator and all of his evil. This almighty being created the goddesses to shape a world for him to conquer. The goddesses though, feeling responsible for their creations overthrew their master and banished him here. For centuries he tried to break free but couldn't. Although he was trapped he could still influence events in your world. He had influence on the ancient tribe who created Majora's mask. But as for where you are now, you never left the village. Your body is still there. Only your soul is here. This is the realm of darkness. As of now you are in the woods of darkness. The shadow creature you defeated earlier was one of the evil one's army. He had been preparing this army for you. He knew the goddesses had chosen you to be a hero for many lands other than Hyrule. He was the one he sent a beast to capture your friend. He wanted to lure you away from the land where you were safe. He wanted to lure you to the land of Sylvania, the land where the village you were at before you were transported here. He has a great influence over this land so this is where he wanted you. Without you in your world, he would be finally be able to break the barrier and be free to destroy the world you love."

Link was amazed to learn all of this. He did not expect that he would have to save yet another land, much less in two different realms. Link even more curious than before asked the cloaked man who he was.

The man took off the cloak and Link jumped in amazement. The man looked just like adult Link just with red eyes and black hair.

The man spoke, " I am your dark embodiment that you left behind when you drew the Master Sword so long ago." Link talked with his dark self for another hour or so learning old legends all relating to the legend of the goddesses.

"I have a favor to ask you. Would you save the land of Sylvania from the dark one?"

Link shook his head yes having the courage of a thousand knights.

"Good. But the only way to do this is to become darkened. You must refuse with me. To do this you must go to the three temples of darkness in Sylvania to get the three stones. With these you can enter the grove of the goddesses to get the Sword of the Fallen. It's the same thing as the Master Sword yet it is a combination of light and darkness. Not all good things have to be light. I will transport you back to the village in your world. There inquire the villagers where the temples are. To return here when you have the sword, simply play this song. And by the way, you might just find your friend."

Before transporting Link back the dark embodiment taught him a strange melody. After learning it Link started to become weary and soon was asleep again. The dreams he dreamt were disturbing. Countless people slain in front of his eyes. Then, all went black.