Greeting: Good day, my loves! Yes, I know it's been almost a year since I last updated, but I've decided to discontinue my other stories, because, looking back on them, I realized that they sucked really badly. I'm sorry if you're disappointed. But, you'll get over it. Hopefully.

Disclaimer: Well, I don't own Zelda. Shocker, huh?

Summary: After the fall of the Dark King and the restoration of the Twilight, all was peaceful in Hyrule. Cities and lives were being rebuilt. But, in another place, despair was spreading. And their only hope was a small girl with strange eyes.

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Link shifted uncomfortably in his new armor. He pondered whether or not he would ever get used to it. Not a year after the events of Twilight, and he was now captain of the royal guard. Life in the Castle was starting to suit him. It had been strange at first. Servants waited on him almost night and day, even when he attempted to shoo them away.

At that moment, he was looking over Hyrule Field from the balcony in his rooms. Dusk was beginning to fall, and the first stars were beginning to appear from underneath the fading orange glow. It had become a routine. Link would look out into the sky at twilight, just before night began to blanket the sky. It helped him remember the amazing adventure he had taken with a feisty little imp and his faithful steed. The sunset always made him wonder. How were the Twilight Princess and her subjects?

A knock to his door roused him from his thoughts. Link cleared his throat and murmured a gruff "Enter." The door opened and Princess Zelda entered the room, a servant girl closely behind her. "Princess," Link murmured, giving a polite bow. Zelda bowed slightly in return, a slight smile upon her face.

"Good evening, Hero." The servant girl handed her something that Link couldn't see. Zelda thanked her quietly and turned back to him. "I… I'm sorry to ask this of you when it's so late in the day…"

Link gave a small half smile. "The time wouldn't be a problem, Princess." Zelda beamed.

"If you're sure, then. I… I need you to take this to Lake Hylia. To the little man who runs the cannon attraction. He has something for me, and be sure to get it from him."

"Is it urgent, Princess?"

"Well, it is very important to me. But, I understand if you would like to wait until morning."

"Please, Princess." He bowed again. "'Twill be my pleasure."

Zelda smiled. "So selfless," she laughed. "This is a package of special fireworks our alchemists have been working on for the Celebration of Stars tomorrow. I have requested that they be shot off from the cannons at Lake Hylia. I thank you again for taking them on such short notice."

"Of course, Your Majesty."

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Link was glad for a chance to escape that heavy armor he wore nearly everyday to wear his green tunic with the adventurer's boots and cap to match. He was grateful for the opportunity to take Epona out into Hyrule Field and just ride. He missed the thrill of slaying monsters, helping others, or maybe even going home once in a while. Nearly three months since he had last visited Ordon Village.

Fyer was dozing by his lakeside cannon, and he didn't notice Link approach. Link had left Epona at the bridge.

"Good evening, Fyer!" Link said good-naturedly, causing the little man to jump to his senses. The Hero laughed.

"What business do you have waking me, boy?" Fyer demanded rather heatedly.

"I have a delivery for you. From the Princess."

"Ah!" Fyer grinned. "I was wondering when she'd send it to me!"

"Well, here you are." Link handed over the package that held the fireworks. "I'd best be leaving. Not wise to linger out in Hyrule Field after dark."

"No, it isn't, lad. Off you go now." Fyer waved a hand in his direction as Link turned to leave.

The Celebration of Stars. Every year, one of the most anticipated events of Castle Town. Shimmering fireworks everywhere you turned, light pastries fit for gods in every shop window, and dazzling silvery masks and costumes on every person. The Celebration of Stars was to honor the gods of the night and moon. A festival was held every three years and a masquerade ball was thrown. It would be Link's first time to attend the festival in Castle Town, and he was invited the Midnight Ball. Needless to say, he was rather excited.

Link stared at the stars as they glittered and sparkled in the navy blue night sky. Yes, the twilight was beautiful, but there was nothing quite like a full moon on a clear, starry night. The moonlight cast a pretty silver shimmer on everything it touched. In the night sky, a star was beginning to fall. It left a glittering diamond trail behind itself, and Link stopped to watch it fall to Earth. It's journey was slow, but so beautiful that Link was glad for that. Soon, the star disappeared into the dark horizon and out of Link's sight.

All at once, the Earth shook under Epona, and she gave a loud whinny. Link took the reins and steadied her. A blinding flash of white light swept the land, nearly blinding him and causing him to fall to the ground. Link gave a curse and a hiss when he landed quite roughly on a rock that was now embedded between his shoulder blades. The star! The star had brought something to Hyrule!

Link, momentarily forgetting the pain in his back, jumped back onto Epona and dug his heels into her sides, urging her towards the direction in which the star had fallen. Something had happened. He could feel it.

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Author's Note: DUN DUN DUUN! Oh noes, whatever shall happen next?! This one is so short it makes me sick! Think I'll humor you with this bit o' brain candy that's been stewing in my mind-meats for 'bout a week. This and some other crap I don't think I'll ever get started on. Or get to finish. ;; I'm such a tortured soul!

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