*I was admining a page on facebook and the thought of a crossover between Legend of Zelda and Black Butler crossed my mind. I have several ideas now for various fanfictions (6 at the moment) and I decided to try my hand at this one. I do not own Legend of Zelda or their characters.*

The New Threat Rises

Link was lying on a large, soft bed in his bedchambers in the castle. With no evil to fight, he often spent the day resting or helping around the castle. Of course, he also went back to Ordon frequently, but it was far too quiet for him. He had grown quite used to the bustle of castle town. However, he rarely found interest in it.

He had learned much in his time fighting against Zant and Ganondorf and often sparred with the guards so his body wouldn't forget. Although, the castle guards weren't nearly as skilled as the foes he had fought.

Link shook his head. The last thing he needed was to get overly confident in his abilities. He knew what he could do, but he needed to be just as aware of what he could not. Rising and making his way across the room and to the door, he decided to find Zelda. He needed something to do. After such an adventure, simply living from day to day was far from thrilling. He possessed a restless spirit and the closest he could get to quenching his thirst for adventure was by riding through the fields on Epona and apprehending bandits.

As he wandered through the halls of the castle to where he knew Zelda would be, his thoughts turned to the current state of Hyrule. Yes, there was peace, but in the sense that there was no one being trying to gain control over the land and nor were there strange beast terrorizing the villages. Instead, there were several groups of bandits raiding caravans. However, some saw this as a good thing. Due to the frequent bandit activity, travelers often hired castle guards or independent swordsmen as guides and for protection. It was a simple way to make money since the bandits only attacked on certain routes. Some travelers were aware of this, but many were not and instead of telling them, people took advantage of it to gain some quick rupees.

Link, himself had even guided a few merchants between destinations, but those often were in a hurry and the safe routes were too out of their way. More recently, Link had been investigating the bandits, trying to find their hideout, but had not found anything useful. With the increase in bandit activity, he was sure there was someone coordinating them, but he had no idea who. Anyone with any ounce of power was within the castle or Castle Town and loyal. It had to be someone from beyond those walls…

Link's thoughts were interrupted when he heard shouting coming from up ahead. Quickening his walk to a run, he burst into the room and found several of the guard dead and Zelda standing with her back to him. In front of her was a man with a scar clearly defined on his cheek and long hair that was pulled back. Link recognized him as one of the bandits, but had no name to put to the face. Pushing those rising questions to the back of his mind, he drew his sword and pushed Zelda out of the way, muttering an apology as he did so, though he was sure she wouldn't hold it against him.

Eyeing Link, the man spoke, "Link, still trying to be the hero, I see."

Link tightened his hold on his sword, "I see you know my name, but I do not know yours."

He shrugged, "I've no name to give you, for you will not live long."

Zelda had stood, "Link, be careful. He fights with magic."

Link shifted his stance, readying himself to dodge whatever came his way, "Thank you. I won't let him escape."

The man laughed, "Does it look like I am trying to escape, little hero? I'm right where I want to be: the heart of the castle." Before Link could utter a reply, he added, "You, however. I can't have you alive to try to stop me and mine." He readied a ball of energy.

"Link, look out!"

Instead of firing at Link, the man threw the ball of energy at Zelda. Without thinking, Link threw himself in front of her, the attack hitting him instead. He was too slow to deflect it. He heard the man's maniacal laughter and heard Zelda shout his name, but no more. He was gone.

Zelda stared down at where Link had been only moments before, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill. The man only laughed, "Here I succeeded where those more powerful than I could not. He was weak, no match for my power." Gazing down at the Princess, he finished, "Without your little hero, you had best do what I ask, Princess."

Zelda slowly stood, "Enjoy your victory, magus, for it will not last."

"Still think someone will come to your rescue? Your guards are pathetic and the swordsmen here are no more than common mercenaries. They were easily bought."

"He isn't gone."

"He?" Realizing who she meant, he laughed, "Link is dead. You see for yourself. He is no longer here."

"He is not gone."

He rolled his eyes, "Deny it all you want, he isn't coming back. The dead cannot rise."

Zelda meant his gaze, "You are the one in denial. I do not see his body and your attack was pitiful. Though deadly, it would not have caused him to disappear as he did."

"No? Perhaps a few days under lock and key will open your eyes. You are alone and powerless." With those words, he had some of his loyal bandits escort her away. Watching them go, he mused aloud, "Now, what shall I do first?"

*So will end the first chapter. And before someone starts sending me messages on why Link is dead, read the summary. Anyway, leave a review if you enjoyed. Until next time (whenever that may be.)*