So I'm re-wrinting the story, and I'm reading over the chapter once I'm done. Also, chapters have the potential to be much longer. I'm a usual 4 page writer.

Summary:

You'd think being the wilder of the Triforce of wisdom, you'd be able to at least come up with some ideas, whether they're good or not. So does this mean I've lost my powers for good? Is Nayru even alive? Would she even help me if she was alive, or do I need to do something before she'll help me? Think Zelda, think. Because, if I don't...

"The flow of time is always cruel... Its speed seems different for each person, but no one can change it..."
-Sheik. OoT

I sit on the end of Epona, frantically trying to strap in Ilia, my one-year-old daughter, even though I wasn't even strap in myself. When Epona jumps small cliffs and gates, I grab on to Links distinctive green tunic, clinging for dear life. Once I caught my balance, I went back to strapping in Ilia. She started whining a bit after the fall, but a shushed her, hoping to calm her down. Link called to me anxiously, worrying about Ilia, asking what was wrong.

"She is fine." I would say in a calming voice, reassuring him.

After Link supposedly defeated the Dark Lord Ganon, everyone settled down. The world steadily reformed itself, and slowly, the people began to believe again.
I waited 7 years, the time I would rightfully own Hyrule, and rule its inhabitants.
Link traveled to many lands; he didn't feel right staying in Kokiri village. He knew he was Hylian, but he desired to learn of his past; His family.

I never blamed him for leaving. In my castle, we have a large range of books, where we were able to find some of Link's past. His father was a warrior, Banzetta, who died from Ganondorf's minions.

He died before Link ever met him.

He died before our seven year journey. Even though Link destroyed Ganondorf, everything that Ganondorf had done before the Triforce was split into three, it all remains the same. That is including my own father's death.

Link's mother soon died after his birth. He wasn't able to know anything of his family, so he traveled to villages where his father and mother ventured to, asking for any information they had about them.

Though, the time was soon arriving where I became Hyrule's faithful Queen, and it was vital that I marry someone. Even though my father's highest loyalists recommended other Princes to wed, I would have no other but Link be my suitor.

So I waited for his return. He did not take long, but I remember being upset when he came, asking him the question that I already knew,

"What took you so long?" I had small tears in my eyes, flustered. He just smiled at me. We would soon be wed afterwards, and have our own child. Most of my new representatives disapproved with the marriage, rather I marry a Prince than a Knight, but nothing could come between what Link and I've shared. What seemed like an eternity was only seven years. Seven years into the future, then seven years back.

Soon, after ruling over Hyrule, bearing Link's child, you would think we would live together until our daughter Ilia would soon rule, and the day Link and I depart this world, leaving Ilia to the throne. This was how it was meant to turn out. Link destroying the evil Lord and us living peaceful lives, ruling Hyrule. But Ganondorf's seal wasn't properly conserved. One year into her life, Ilia would be put in tremendous danger. Link and I would leave the castle, finding a safe place to keep Ilia, as Link and I once again seal Lord Ganondorf. But this seal needed to be done properly, and Link knew where to go.

The Gerudo Valley.

What better place to seal someone to their homeland? The Elder Gerudo's would know how to seal him.

"There," I soothed to Ilia, "now you're all safe and buckled in. Just hold on to your fathers' tunic, you'll be safe." Ilia did what she was told.

Even through her younger years, Ilia was always a very intelligent child. None other than The Goddess Nayru's doing. And maybe it was for the better, for she would become the next Queen of Hyrule one day. And she would become an even greater Queen than my mother and I. That is what I believed. It is what every parent wants to believe.

I looked behind me to see Ganondorf's minions tracking us.

"Link, we are being follow-" We hit yet another bump. I almost fell off, grabbing on to Link once again.

"Strap yourself in, or don't let go of my tunic." He told me, but I would not do so. I had to do everything in my power to protect my family. Taking the time to strap myself in could be drastic, and also, I would have not been able to use Din's magic. I turn to see my enemies, choosing which would be the first to fall. Focusing all my power to one point.

Before Ganondorf was sealed, I took the Triforce of Power away from the madman, taking Din under my care. My power was not as fierce as his, this was a sign that I would not give in to my 'lust of power.'

One of the monsters pulled out an arrow. I closed my eyes, picturing what was happening in my head. Anticipating their next move, my eyes snapped open; I let out a fierce cry,

"YAH!" Just as he was about to shoot, his boar caught into flames and it wildly trashed around, luckily taking a few of his own with him. "There," I said, "Now only a few more-" Gravity seemed fade, as I was lifted off of Epona's back. I reached for Link's tunic that seemed to reassure my safety through every bump, but it didn't help me this time. I was too far to grab, to even touch him anymore. Life began to slow down, as I processed what was happening.

Link had jumped a broken bridge, and I had fallen off of Epona.

I was falling, most likely to my death.

Link looks back at me, slowly, everything is going slowly, staring at me, face full of shock.

None of the boars even dare try to make the jump Epona was able to make.

Link was safe. Ilia was safe. I smiled, though I knew my expression showed fear, alarm, and dismay. That I was going to die. But I still smile.

Ilia was safe.

I put my hand to my lips, whispering, "I love you. Protect Ilia." I knew Link would be able to hear through his Triforce.

Everything sped up then. I fell, Link called out my name, but he soon diapered from my eyesight, as he jumped over the bridge. I just stare up though, looking at the sky, at Ganondorf's minions, he would be pleased to hear what has happened to me, and what I believed to be my last sight of this world; Of Hyrule. I slowly closed my eyes and smacked into, what I believed to be, water.

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But that was almost six years ago.

Ilia was almost 7 now, and I'm starting to understand the wait everyone went through when I was stuck in time for seven years. I was able to skip that dreadful time where peace turned into calamity. But now I can't fast forward. I have to wait to see what the future brings.

And it hurts, seeing Ilia having to go without a mother. It was the exact opposite in Gerudo Valley. Every child had a mother, but Ilia on the other hand, was left without one.

She was able to get along with some of her peers though, what would seem like a heaven to a man, there are only women in sight. But no man would dare step into a territory of thieving women.

That is, any man but I. They accepted me, being able to defeat some of their strongest, I was titled a Gerudo.

I have told them the situation and was allowed to speak to the elder of this village. They have enrolled Ilia to a school here, and while she learns, I learn.

Usually, this would be Zelda's job. What I was doing is what Zelda would've done best; to learn the spell of seal, and lock Ganondorf away for eternity.

I wasn't alone all the time though. When Ilia sleeps, or when she is at school, the Gerudo's and I would make small talk, or they would help hone my fighting skills, making sure I wasn't becoming weak. I've become quite close to them, but my heart still felt pain. I knew Ilia felt it too. She would have nightmares frequently. Even when they stop for a while, she would make new friends and seem the most cheerful in years; her nightmares would always come back. All I could do to help her was awaken her. I felt so weak.

It seemed like a normal night, I heard Ilia screaming, so I ran to her room to find she was already awake. The only difference then and now, her hand was glowing. Her scream had gotten louder and you could hear tremendous pain growing.

"Ilia!" I screamed her name, but her scream did not falter. I knew what this meant. It meant that Zelda was dead. After six years of waiting what the future's outcome would be, this was my answer. I didn't want this though. I regretted ever asking for an answer.

"It hurts!" Ilia would scream. I pulled her into an embrace. I remember what it felt like when I got the Triforce of courage. It felt like Hell, let me tell you, but I wasn't six when it happened. She shouldn't have felt this pain at such an early time.

I held Ilia tighter and closed my eyes. Her screams seemed to fade away, and when I opened my eyes I was in a misty abyss. It seemed it was Nayru's turn to stand before me.

"Do you wish to accept your fate?" I felt like I've heard this before. In the beginning of my journey, before it all began. I knew it was dangerous, and though my mind said no, my heart told me yes. I didn't respond.

My mind said yes, but my heart said no.

"You waver." Nayru told me. "Do you accept your fate or do you not?" Her voice was hard and solid then.

Death happens. No one can escape death. Zelda had told me the exact same thing.

"Of course not." I said. I know this was not the wisest decision, but I am not the wilder of the Triforce of Wisdom. "I could never accept it. Not this way."

"I understand." Nayru said. "May fortune be on your side on your next adventure." I was going to bow to her, but before I got the chance, she lowered her head… for me?

The goddess of Wisdom bowed her head to a hero? It made me really suspicious. Before I got to ask, she disappeared and the mist vanished. Ilia's screams were dying down.

I shushed her, something motherly like. "Ilia, it will be fine. Trust me." I took a look at her hand, to my surprise, seeing nothing. "See, there is nothing." I tried to show her, tears still fully in her eyes. I wiped them away. After a few minutes, she calmed down.

"I- I thought I saw mummy," She choked, "and she was on a b-bed d-d-dead. T-then someone g-gave her some g-golden stuff." She sniffed.

"What kind of golden stuff?" I asked her. Her answer was too vague.

"Um, some golden liquid." She rubbed her eyes some.

"Was it a potion?" I asked.

"Yes." She said. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on our door. Ilia jumped, but I smile at her and tell her to wait right there.

I went to the door to see a close Gerudo friend of mine. Mesa.

"Oh, hi Mesa." Her face in the darkness showed distress.

"Link, what wrong? I mean, Ilia was screaming much louder than regular."

"She's fine now." I said, wondering if I should fully explain myself. Would Mesa understand? "Zelda must have died, because the Triforce of Wisdom came to her." Mesa eyes widen. I realize I didn't finish my sentence yet. She was about to speak, but I stopped her. "The Triforce symbol disappeared, so Zelda should be alive now." Mesa sighed.

"Finish your sentences next time." She told me, angrily.

"I just did." I smirked. She scowled at me, but her face soon turned into a soft one.

"Link, I think you should go look for her." I hesitated.

"But Ilia-" She cut me off.

"Don't forget, you are a Gerudo so Ilia is a Gerudo. Ilia won't get tested until she turns ten anyway." She smirked at the last part.

"Wait!" Ilia called out from the shadows. "I- I want to come!" There was a quick disapproval from both Mesa and I.

"No." Our timing was exactly the same. We both looked at each other. I decided to tell her why. "Ilia, it's too dangerous for you to go. You're still too young." Mesa agreed.

"Ilia, I wouldn't even let a six year old Gerudo go on a mission such as this," she probably would, "you're not fully trained yet."

"But-"

"No buts." Mesa and I said. Ilia decided to finish her sentence.

"Mommy is at Lake Hylia! She never moved from that spot. She's safe there in a house! I can track Mommy if she ever moves any where!" Mesa sighed.

"Link, I'm going to tell the Elder you're leaving. You decide what's going to happen here." I nodded. Once she left I started.

"Ilia-" she quickly interrupted me.

"If you leave without me, I'll run away!" I sighed, closing the door.

"Ilia, why is it that you want to come?" Ilia looked down.

"I don't want to be alone." She looked up at me, teary eyed. "And I'll have nightmares again. You won't be here to wake me up."

"Mesa will wake you." I said.

"No! She'll say, 'Get used to them! They'll make you tougher!'" I laughed. She probably would.

"And I want to see Mommy as soon as possible. I don't want you two to try to sacrifice yourselves if something bad happens to you two anyway! And… and…" My brow rose.

"Yes? Is that all?"

"And I need to make sure you don't fall in love with any other girl besides Mummy!" I smiled. I got down on one knee so my eyes met hers. I rubbed her hair, putting a few lost strands back into place.

"Oh, but I've already found another love. Quite some time ago too." Ilia gasped then pushed me away.

"N-no you didn't!" She disagreed with me.

"No, you're wrong I did. I don't think mum would get mad at me. I think she wanted me to move on…" Ilia's mouth gaped open.

"I- I'll tell Nayru to dispel it! Nayru can dispel love!" She threatened me. I smirked. She fell into my trap. I stood up.

"Oh, but Nayru can't break our type of love." I said, shrugging.

"I know I can!" I walked over to her.

"Want to know her name?" I asked.

"Of course!" I picked Ilia up and gave her a kiss on her cheek.

"Her name is Ilia.

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Yay! Seven pages! How awesome is that? Anyway, I'm still trying to fix my computer downstairs (the files are just hiding :( Though, I have my eye and those really huge touch screen computers….
I wouldn't mind losing a few computer files for that…