his is the English Version of the story, "Legend of Zelda- AU"
This is my first writing experience in English, so it's not perfect. However, I have a friend helping so it's nearing perfection!
I have put lots of effort into this story, so please R&R!
Not too long ago, there was a great and bloody war in Hyrule, the Gerudo warriors against the Hyrulain soldiers. The Gerudos were led by their king, King Ganondorf. The Hyrulains lead by the king's most trusted general, Belethor. It's said that King Ganondorf wanted the Triforce- for reasons unknown- so badly that he sacrificed twelve hundreds of his faithful warriors. However, King Ganondorf's forces overtook the Hyrulain soldiers and Belethor's head was chopped of right in front of his best friend, King Daphnes. King Ganondorf took the Triforce of Power for himself and forgot about his warriors in his own greed. He cast dark shadows over Hyrule and monsters appeared all over the now cursed land. Now, us Goddesses' powers depleted, we have chosen our champions to restore the Cursed Hyrule.
But will they hear our call?
Chapter One: The Last Morning
It was nine o'clock and the whole castle was already in motion, except for one room, Princess Zelda's dormitory. It was nothing to be alarmed about, because even though she was a happy and enthusiastic lady, she used to sleep late in the morning.
But this time it wouldn't be one of those, since Impa - her Bodyguard and Caretaker- would wake her up early; a little bit earlier each morning. Princess Zelda (had) to make habit, after all, a Queen can't eat her breakfast at noon; like the princess used to.
"My Lady, it is time to wake up!" Impa said, knocking on the door. Impa is very calm and collected, but if she was having a bad day, she could get angry easily.
"Nehhhh." was heard from the other side of the door. It was clear that the girl had no intentions of leaving her bed a minute earlier than necessary. "It's too early… five minutes!"
"I'm sorry Princess Zelda, but you told me the same yesterday and promised me that today you would wake up five minutes earlier." Replied the Shiekah woman. "A princess never breaks her word!"
Zelda sighed; she had no choice but leave her bed and start with her day.
"Come in…"
Impa opened the door, her expression was serious but serene, and Zelda had always seen certain ferocity in the eyes of her Caretaker; like Impa was the older sister that she never had. In fact, they were a little similar, they both had blonde hair, but they were also very different, what with the fact that yes, they both had blonde hair, but Impa's hair was a light blonde-almost white- and Princess Zelda's was a golden blonde. Impa's hair was a bob style with one, long chunk of hair over her shoulder, when Princess Zelda's hair was long and flowy-almost to her butt. Impa's skin was tan, and Princess Zelda was fair skinned. And the biggest difference is that the Shiekah was a lot taller than Princess Zelda could ever dream to reach.
"And... Did you think about what I told you?" Princess Zelda asked, clasping her hands together. The deep blue eyes of the princess were anxious, nervous, but with sparkling hope. What she asked wasn't small, but it was her life's dream. Impa's expression hardened, that wasn't good.
"I'm sorry Majesty, but I can't let you go- It's too dangerous!" Impa exclaimed. The princess looked down, discouraged. It wasn't the first time that she got a 'no' for answer.
"And-and if you go with me?"
"The answer would still be no. Even though I'm the only one qualified to protect you, I would never risk your security unless that the danger is equal zero." Impa knelt in front of Zelda, taking her by the shoulders "Please understand that I do this for your own sake." Impa looked into the sad Princess's eyes. "I promise you that someday I'll show you every corner of Hyrule!"
"Even the smallest woods?"
"Yes."
"Even the tallest mountain?"
"Yes."
"Even the driest desert?"
"Yes."
"Every corner of the citadel?"
"Yes."
The princess smiled, pleased, if there was someone who she can trust, that person was Impa. But the uncertainty of the 'Someday' overwhelmed her; she wanted to know the land of Hyrule like the back of her hand. What kind of royal ruler doesn't know their own Kingdom?
"When do you think that day will come? I really want to know the plaza, ooohh, and buy something at the bazaar. I want to see by my own eyes, and not by stories, what's behind the castle's walls."
"What must be, will be ... in time and at the time, just trust and wait patiently." Impa said calmly. She spoke with the words of truth, but they weren't very encouraging.
"I don't want to wait more! I want to be where my people are! How could I rule them If I don't know them at all? I would be an awful leader!" exclaimed somewhat altered Princess, she was frowning, arms crossed and her cheeks flushed a bit of anger, but with matted hair and night gown, no one would take her seriously.
Impa smiled on one side, Zelda was still a child in her eyes after all and Impa was used to this childish behavior. "Your arguments are solid and your determination is undeniable ... I doubt you would be a bad leader." Impa's smile faded a bit as she added, "But I'm afraid I cannot help but smile at the sight of a girl in her night gown claiming her freedom, when she still cannot get rid of her blankets."
"I'm not a little girl anymore... I reached the 16 quite a lot time ago." Mumbled Princess Zelda, she didn't like when people made reference to her height or age. "You and Link always treat me as a child, even though Link is only a year older!"
"Maybe if you matured a little, people would stop treating you like a child." Reasoned the tall Shiekah, standing up and extending her hand to the princess. The princess sighed. "But sometimes the adult world frightens me, always so boring and monotonous."
"That is why I need you to mature, so you bring a bit of color to that world. I'm not asking you to be serious all the time; you are still too young for that. Just leave childish things behind. Such as ... " And Impa looked away to a strange crimson bird plush. "That."
"WHAT, MY PLUSH? NO!" Yelled the angered princess, taking it and pressing it against her chest. "No way! I have it since I was a child!"
"That's the problem, laying it on your bed after it's made is (okay), but sleeping with it-forgive me, but it seems a bit, childish."
"I suppose you are right... I won't sleep with it anymore." And from nowhere, her expression turned serious. "But you promise me that you won't send it to the trash?"
"Promised." Impa said and smiled warmly. The princess putted down the doll, took the hand of Impa and stood up.
"Hurry princess or the bath water will cold by time we get you there." Zelda nodded, she wanted to end the morning as quickly as possible, she had some important plans and needed to convince someone to support her and to convince them- let's just sat it was going to be a little difficult, because that person had his own opinion, but she would manage to convince him. Despite her determination, Zelda could not help feeling sorry for Impa, who had trusted her and that she only wished the best for her. But she needed to do it, it was vital...
So Impa refused to take Princess Zelda to Castle Town, but Princess Zelda has a plan! Want to know what it is? Read chapter two, "Will You Come with Me?' to find out exactly who this person is and if he will help her!
~(Nachy)