Hello there folks! Today I bring you my second story! Though I'm still new here, I've put a lot of effort into this one. So without further words, enjoy the story! This is after Link has slain Ganondorf.
Disclaimer: I do not own Zelda.
The Events After...
Chapter 1: Is it over?
"Link, NOW!" A princess shouted, she watched the scene from afar, worrying If her hero was going to succeed.
"RAUUGH!" Link shouted as he delivered the final strike on Ganon's forehead.
"Six sages, Now!" Zelda cried as she held both hands above her head, generating a ball of light. The rest of the sages follow suit and opened a gate that welcomed Ganondorf.
"DAMN YOU SAGES!" Ganondorf yelled as he was being sucked in the realm. "I WILL ELIMINATE YOUR DESCENDANTS. DAMN YOU ZELDA! BUT MOST OF ALL...DAMN YOU LINK!"
Everything goes black.
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"Thank you Link, now the king of evil will be forever sealed in the realm of darkness..."
A beautiful princess and a hero dressed in green were standing high in the air. The calmness of the blue sky and the white fluffy clouds helped the consummated atmosphere. The young princess, Zelda, Continued to talk.
"Now our land will continue to have the peace we strived for, and so we rebuild." The princess said as she saw the light strike though the darkness below. She then looked up to Link and said, "And we managed to do this, all because of you!" Zelda said as she gave a heartwarming smile.
The hero smiled back and looks down below, where he saw death mountain's halo go back to normal, the destroyed tower, and hyrule field looking safer than ever. He felt so relieved and accomplished, so proud, that the only thing he thought of was no more fighting, no more killing, and no more sadness.
"All the survivors of this war are now saved and we will rebuild our land." Zelda said as Link broke his thoughts.
Link smiled again, "And I can help too!" But when he said that, the mood suddenly changed.
At hearing this, the beautiful princess turned away, with a sad and pained expression. The hero's smile slowly faded into a frown, he feels like he knows what she's going to say. He doesn't want to hear it bevause it will pain him, too. But she does say it.
"...I'm afraid that can't be Link..." Zelda said quietly. Link gulped. "Link..I, with my father gone, it must be my duty to protect hyrule. But at doing so, that is when we must part."
The hero's eyes began to water, as he made a look of desperation and shakes his head no. Even though seeing this, she still continues.
"We must part ways Link, I drew you into conflict!" Zelda cried. "I made you do this!..and because of that, I've taken seven years from you..." The princess murmmured as she looked down. "Give me the ocarina, and I can take you back."
"Take...take me back?" The hero whispered. "NO! No...Zelda...you didnt draw me into conflict, I did all this for you..." The hero said, looking down and clenching his fists.
The seemingly beautiful sky felt like it was dulled. Zelda's pained expression deepened with great sadness. The princess wanted to talk, she wanted to comfort him, but her tears prevented her.
"Link..." The princess began as a very gentle breeze began to carresse her hair. "Link...please..." The princess choked.
The hero looked up to see the princess, her hair was swaying to the left by the breeze, a shiny tear slid down her cheek and it began to sparkle. Her face was a mixture of a stern look and sadness. The hero was surprised; his princess looking beautiful as ever whilst in a sorrow scene. He never wants to see her like that, he understands her pain, she wants to be with him but it is her duty to govern hyrule.
"Link, I... heroes aren't needed during peacetime. You should go back to the forest...where you will be happy..." Link could feel her heart break at her last five words. It's breaking his heart, too. "Now give me the ocarina and I will send you...back."
The hero did so, but hesitated when he placed it in her hand. Seeing this, the princess placed her other hand on his hand. They both smiled at each other. Their smile faded as Zelda slips her hands from him and holds the ocarina up to her lips. As she played the relaxing melody, a blue circle of light began to surround the hero, then imprisoned him by turning into a diamond shape. Then, the hero ascended to the heavens, he looked down and the last thing he saw...was Zelda crying. Then, everything turned white.
"Zelda, I love you." Those four words echoed in Link's mind.
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The light's brightness began to fade and Link found himself back in the temple of time. Back in time, Link thought. He noticed his body, he was a child again. No more taller than the master sword. He looked at the majestic relic as a few moments ago, it had spilled the blood of Ganondorf. It was surprisingly clean as it reflected light and shone. The no longer hero observed the place he was in, for it was going to be the last time he'll ever see it. He turned around and walks off smiling, hearing the low unknown voices singing the song of time. Outside the temple of time, Link looked up and saw the sky. It was blue as always. When he reached to the market, he noticed how innocent the place was. The bustling roads. People overcrowding stands, and some other little kids playing with each other. He was glad that no one had to witness the scary future, it made Link feel relaxed. He looked to his right and saw a huge extravagant castle.
Link then bolted towards the castle, remembering Zelda and only her. He had to tell her everything!
As he walked to the entrance, he spotted a guard near a corner and then shot back.
"Damn." He thought. "There still guards around here. Well, time to do it again!" Link sarcastically thought as he sighed.
Link spotted a vine nearby and climbed it. After a series of sneaking, Link finally made it inside. Rather tired, He cursed himself for having a small body. He continued to push on, ducking just in time for a guard to look his way, rolling past two lazy guards and then crossing the garden. Luckily his tunic blended in with the bushes otherwise, he would've been cought moments ago. When he made it into the courtyard, Link relaxed as he saw Zelda looking out a window. She looked so innocent, so charming...so...cute. Link mentally slapped and kicked himself because of his mind giving him thoughts. He took a deep breath and walked in.
Clump!
Zelda heard footsteps and quickly swirved around to see the perpetrator. She was quite panicked.
"H-how did you get past the guards? Who are you? Are you here to assassinate me?" Zelda cried, panicked.
Link only chuckled, not knowing that it scared the princess even more.
"Milady, I-" Link continued but was cut off.
"AHHHH!" The princess shrieked. "GUARDS! GUARDS! SOMEONE IS ABOUT ATTACK MEEE!" She screamed.
Link also panicked as he heard the metal clanking grow louder and louder. He fumbled for something in his pouch and made an "aha!" when he found it and then threw the object at the ground as a white flash blinded the princess, but when she came to, Link had already disappeared.
The guards ran in along with a battle stance and a battle cry, ready to kill anyone who came near the young princess.
"I'm having you your head if it's the last thing I do!"
"Your highness! What on earth happened?"
"Who's stupid enough to get near the princess?"
"Get away from our Majesty!"
"You're going to pay for..."
Multiple guards talked at once but their ramble lessened as they saw nothing but a frieghtened little princess. They stood up and all gave her a stern look. The princess felt so embarrassed but defended herself, although stammering.
"B-but there was a guy...and he was in- in green...he had a-a sword and..." The princess quietly said.
The guards laughed and tried to comfort her.
"Do not worry, your majesty," the lead guard said. "Maybe the Goddesses are playing tricks with you! It's okay! Do not worry, if there's anything you need, shout again, okay?
"Besides, Impa is always looking out for you!" One of the guards added.
They all walked away laughing leaving Zelda with a red face and a "hmph!". When the guards were out of sight, Zelda observed the courtyard, Paranoid that she might be attacked again. She went through everything, and decided to give up. But she heard a splashing noise followed by a curse. With a questioning look, Zelda checked under the bridge and was surprised to see the person again. Link smiled uneasy and the princess was about to shout again when Link quickly zipped to her and covered her mouth.
"Please princess! My apoligies if I scared you! Please settle down,I promise I will explain everything!" Link quietly said.
The princess' terrified faced calmed down, only to turn distraught as she smacked away Link's hand from her mouth, followed by Link apoligizing.
"You-you idiot! Do you know how much of a fool you have made me?" The princess quietly screamed.
"I-I'm deeply sorry! It's just that you panicked and screamed..." Link said, which made Zelda blush deeply.
"Well who wouldn't be terrified of a person they never saw in their entire life?!" Zelda cried.
Her face softened when she saw Link looking glum. She wondered why. She suddenly remembered about link promising her about explaining things. However, Zelda once again blushed as she forgot to introduce herself.
"Ah, my deepest apoligies!" The princess cried. "My name is Zelda Harkinian! And you are..."
"Link" he finished.
"So... Link, what have you come here..." The princess stopped. "Wait. I've had a dream about you. That you were that fairy boy-"
"That fairy boy who came from the woods holding up an emerald, yes, yes." But upon hearing this, he thought of Navi.
"Okay...and that you-"
"That I'm the one who emerged from the darkness, bathed in light, yes."
The princess raised an eyebrow as she narrowed her eyes at Link. "How in the world do you know about my dreams?"
Link responded with a sigh. "Oh dear goddesses, you have no freaking idea!"
And there you go! First chapter! Hope you enjoyed your stay, please review! ^.^ Oh yes, don't forget to tell me if I made any mistakes.