Author's notes:

Let me start by thanking you for taking the time to read my story. It is my first attempt at fan fiction and so I while realize I have a lot of room to grow as a writer, hopefully you will still enjoy what you read.

Now about the story itself. My purpose in writing is not to create a sequel to any of the Zelda games or fit the plot into any of the many time line theories. My simple wish is to a write a good adventure that anyone can understand and enjoy. I do have a quick warning. This story begins with a darker tone than most Zelda stories I've seen and will only grow darker as the plot unfolds, so be prepared.

Constructive comments/criticisms are always welcome.

Prologue

The metallic clinking of the chains around his ankles and wrists were the only sound to break the deafening silence as Link was led over the short distance from the prison to the courtroom. Since his capture the Hylians hadn't taken any chances, there were a total of twenty-four guards, six per eight hour shift, which kept a constant watch. Twelve of those guards now led Link to the courtroom. Link could see the tension in the guards' motions, their anxiousness obvious as their eyes followed any flicker of movement.

The door to the courtroom was opened by a pair of soldiers and the crowd in the courtroom fell silent as the guards poured through the door with Link sandwiched in the middle. As Link was led to the defendant's stand in the middle of the courtroom he caught glimpses of the faces in the crowd. Hatred burned in the eyes he saw; they had heard the case against him and were here to see that justice was done.

Stepping onto the stand with Link one of the guards produced a chain and used it to secure Link's hands to the podium in front of him. The guards then moved away and took their places around the courtroom giving the crowd their first look at him.

"MURDERER!"

"MONSTER!"

Were the two of the loudest cries that erupted from the crowd. Link knew that if they got out of control the guards would not even try to protect him.

The noise from the crowd died down to a dull roar as another door opened and the Judge entered the courtroom. With a couple sharp cracks from his gavel the room fell completely silent.

"This court is now in session," the Judge began, "I have carefully reviewed all the evidence and eyewitness testimony in the matter of the People of Hyrule versus Link and am ready to give my verdict. Does the defendant have anything to say before the verdict is given?"

"No your Honor," Link replied.

"Very well then. On the charge of pilfering sacred artifacts from the Zoras, Gorons, and the Royal Family I find you guilty. On the charge of conspiracy against the Royal family that led to their death I find you guilty. Finally, on the charge of brutally slaughtering defenseless women and children I find you guilty. You are hereby sentenced to death by hanging, which shall be carried out at dawn tomorrow. This court is adjourned."

As the gavel came down cheers erupted from the crowd, in their minds Justice had been served and the Right Hand of Ganon would be executed at dawn.