Legend of Zelda: Zelda's Quest©
By: Fantasy-Flyer
Author's Note: This is taken place 1 year after Link defeated Ganondorf and he is 18 while Princess Zelda is 17. Please R&R because this is my first fan-fic and I would enjoy your feedback! Please no flames though!
Disclaimer: Also, I don't own Zelda etc, etc, blah, blah, so don't sue me ok? And, I've added some new characters later in the story.
1. The Beginning
Link thrust the Master Sword into Ganon's heart while I called upon the power of the sages to send Ganon to the Evil Realm. This worked and he disappeared into the night. If only this had never happened...that he didn't die.
I woke from what some would call an unpleasant slumber. The sun peaked through the curtains and shined in my face as if it told me to get up and seize the day. I threw my pillow over my head but to no avail, I couldn't fall back into my slumber. I groaned and rolled out of bed. The hard surface of the floor seemed some what comforting but I knew that today would be that day. The day that I will always remember. Yes, today is the day of my brother's death. How I miss his cheery smile even when I told him about Ganondorf. He just grinned and said that the Hero of Time would come and save Hyrule and us. He was only half right. Yes indeed, Link did save Hyrule and me but my brother is on the other hand. He was killed when Ganondorf seized the castle; he tried to fight with the others to give me time to escape. Alas, he did but also perished beneath the Evil King.
My choice of wear is simple. Black, with flowing sleeves as when Mother used to wear them, Link and my brother would run underneath and play hide-and-go-seek with. Link will surely be there as I trust. Link and my brother were very close friends, acting like brothers to one and another. When my brother's death reached Link's ears, he broke down. I understand and share the same mourn and loss, one of a friend, one of a brother. To that day, I promised that I would avenge him and destroy any evil that threatens any kindred soul. That is why I have decided to leave Hyrule to find him. No body was found but after the Final Battle, he was declaimed dead. Missing, but dead. I have told no one but Impa and the other sages. Not even Link. I couldn't bear to tell him. He is my closest friend and don't want him to protest on going. I made an oath that I shall do this, if I must alone. My sisters' will take up the throne in my place much to my regret. They will make horrid queens and will rule most un-wisely. But as again, my brother will return to enjoy the peace that he helped create. I will not fail him for he did not fail me. I am in his debt.
Hush now Eimear you noisy mare! Surely you will call attention to us and that is not what I really want right now, ok? Sure, talking to a horse seems strange but it's as if she can hear my thoughts and notice my different feelings or moods. She sure is one smart horse, noisy, but smart. I remember when Link and I went to visit Malon at Lon Lon Ranch. Father said that I needed a steed but I fell in love with this stubborn female as soon as I saw her. Malon had no objection. Saying something like "She is SO lazy and is a big nuisance to Ingo and the cuccos." At least whenever me and Link race, he usually only beats me by an inch. Epona is still faster but her and Eimear can tie at most things. Both are good companions, both are good for riding bare-back and both understand their "masters". But as long as the stable-hand doesn't hear her, then we are all clear.
I pull my cloak over my head more as I reach the castle gates for surely the guards would recognize my face. Oh, Goddesses! Link is striding up towards the gates! Rats! He will recognize Eimear surely since that he was the one who spotted her back at Lon Lon Ranch! I hold my breath as he passes. He gives me a curious look but no answer. I guess that he thinks that I'm some sort of "friend of Zelda's" in his opinion. So what if I have friends down in the market? Is there anything wrong with that? I don't think so! Well, at least he didn't recognize me! That would just cause chaos. Not meaning that he would get mad or anything but he would say something like "Zelda! What the heck do you think you're doing! Outside of Hyrule Castle Town is to dangerous for you unless someone experienced with weapons is with you, never mind outside of Hyrule! What has gotten into you? Wait for me because I'm coming!" etc, etc. He can be a hero or warrior but inside, he can be such a worry-wart! I can't do anything by myself! I risked getting caught by Ganondorf when I was Sheik! Does that not count for anything? No!
"Milady, I sure hope that you aren't in need of your horse on this fine day." Warned a peddler.
I thought for a moment then stopped. Thieves were about. I thanked him and placed seven gold pieces into his hand.
"Milady. Thank-you and May you be blessed by the Four Giants!" Exclaimed the peddler.
The Four Giants? They don't pray to the Goddesses? Oh... well each country sometimes has different belifes. I apologize to the Goddesses but I must "pray" to these Four Giants if I must fit in. I'm sure that they will understand.
Eimear trotted along silently as I remembered the old peddler's words. I hear a few birds fly away and squirrels scatter off. Humph! This forest is the densest yet! How am I supposed to escape if I must in the right direction instead of turning around? I am assuming that I will just follow my instincts and run North. A rustle. They have come.
There you go! The first chapter! Hey, if you want more, then please R&R! It would mean alot to me! Thanx!
