Now, Our Story Begins...


Disclaimer: All rights to anything related to Legend of Zelda are owned by their respective owners and such.

Note: If you haven't read the Prequel, "A Twili's Hero", I strongly suggest you do so. This story is a plot-line on it's own, and derives directly from the events of the Prequel, which is loosely based around the game's actual events of Twilight Princess.


A/N:

Fire: Well well well. Welcome welcome, one and all to the beginning of a new journey!

Alice: So now, I wonder what you got planned up your sleeve?

Fire: It's all written already in my personal planner.

Alice: And that means...?

Fire: That means, I know what you don't knooooow. Nyea!

Alice: Don't make me yank that tongue out of your mouth, Fire.

Ashei: What's up guys?

Fire: And the breakout fan-favorite joins us.

Ashei: Oh hush, yeah?

Alice: I really do like you Ashei. You are entirely awesome!

Ashei: Not much as you, little miss Pokemon trainer.

Fire: Well now, that's something to look forward to.

Link: What up, bro?

Fire: My man! High five! -High five's Link-

Alice: Looks like we're all here.

Fire: Except one...I'll bet my life she appears at the E/N. Let's get this story rolling.


"Perfect...all according to plan...", said the hooded and cloaked man.

Another of a shorter stature walked to the man enshrouded in mystery.

"So, it looks like things are going to get interesting around here.", said the hooded woman in her usual alluring demeanor.

"Indeed...nothing must interfere. That includes that foolish Toyrrg. If he does, he will die for his own pathetic sympathy.", said the man, spitting out the word 'die' with umph.

"Do we play the waiting game for now?", said the woman with her arms crossed, tapping her finger on her left arm.

"No...wait until nightfall. Find the girl. Bring her here. She will be vital for this.", replied the man.

"With pleasure.", said the woman as she disappeared into the shadows.

"I don't want to kill you Toyrrg...but if you get in my way of my goal...may you rest in peace.", said the man to himself as he reached out and clenched his fist as if grabbing hold of his ideals.

He then turned and disappeared into the shadows just as the woman did before him.


Trouble was definitely brewing on the horizon. However there were two brave individuals who were on route, and would never back away from the side of right.

They were Hyrule's heroes. They were Link of Ordon Village, and Ashei of Hyrule.

These special persons travel towards a port in a new area called 'Netherlands', atop a boat piloted by some of Hyrule's guards, as instructed by the new King.

Their boat departed from Hyrule's borders midday. They sailed the seas quite a while, even through nightfall. It was a clear, starry sky. The waves gently rocked the boat as if a mother was holding her child, swaying it to sleep.

Link stood at the boat's front bow, peering towards the direction of the new location. They would be there by sunrise. However, the boy just couldn't sleep.

He decided to take another glance of the letter which brought him to where he is today. He held it with both hands, skimming over it again, for the third time.

Link's gut told him that amidst the new lands and new customs, something would not sit very well with him.

However he isn't alone. Ashei would walk hand in hand with him for as long as she drew breath. This is the vow of a lifetime she took weeks ago when the Twilight Princess, Midna, departed this world, never to return again.

Ashei opened the door leading to the front bow, and made her way to Link.

Ashei felt the ocean's cool breeze, and wished that this was a vacation trip. Circumstances wouldn't allow for such luxuries at the moment, but she still paused, and simply looked outwards to the sea. She took in the beauty of the world, before she reminded herself of the circumstance.

A circumstance she wanted to ask Link about, as she didn't get the chance to in Hyrule.

"Hey, Link?", called Ashei.

Link turned around, watching Ashei walk up to him.

Link took note of what she had on. Ashei really liked wearing her hair down, because it was now cut to be shoulder length, and styled wavy.

She sported a white, v-neck shirt that hugged her body nicely. Above this was a black Duster that reached to her ankles. Unlike a few weeks ago, she was now glove-less. She wore black bell-bottom pants that were, above her knees anyways, hugging her thighs and waist tightly. Her black boots were of the same style she wore during the Shadow Invasion war in Hyrule, but they were laced with white strings.

Instead of her long Uchigatana, she now fancied a Wakizashi due to its smaller size. She kept this in a sheathe which she wore as a part of her belt, on her right side.

"Yeah?", replied Link.

"I never got the chance to ask you...", Ashei began, leaning over the bow next to Link, "...why are we going to this 'Terra Firma' anyways?"

"Oh, sorry, I guess it did slip my mind.", Said Link, scratching his head with a dismissible smile.

"Slipped your mind? More like slipped your agenda, yeah?", replied Ashei in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Here. Read this.", said Link.

Link handed Ashei the note he was reading to her. She held it with both hands while reading it out-loud.

Dearest Link, hero of Hyrule

I hope this letter reaches you. I have heard all about your exploits, and wish to employ your aid in a dire matter.

You see, there is an ancient evil threatening to swallow my land in its entirety. Due to your bravery in your land's Shadow Invasion, I know you're the one to defeat it, and save us all. We could really use a hero like you during our crisis, Link. Oh, and it would be best if you brought your friend, Ashei along too. Her wits will definitely prove vital.

I wish I could tell you more about this matter. However, there are spies all around us. I cannot risk letting critical information leak to the enemy. I just have to ask you to trust me until the time is right. I will seek you out myself when the time is right.

With Regards,

A Friend in need.

Ashei looked between Link and the letter.

"Is this all we're going on, Link?", asked Ashei. Link nodded.

"I wish there was more information there. But if there really are spies surrounding this person, then withholding it may have been the better option.", said Link.

"Link, several things puzzles me. For one, how did this person know so much about you? It's only been two weeks.", asked Ashei.

She was right, it hasn't been enough time for their heroic deeds to spread around the entire world.

"Hmm...you're right Ash. Something is up here, but we won't learn anything unless we go see for ourselves.", answered Link.

"One more thing, this letter was sent directly to you. Not even through your postman, right? Someone must have took precaution to make sure this note reached you.", said Ashei.

Again, she was right. All of Hyrule's mail was distributed throughout the kingdom due to their postmen. Only exceptions were letters addressing the King, in which his personal Steward would receive the letter, and if a person sent the letter urgently. It would arrive literally, under your doorstep within a day.

"You're definitely perceptive Ashei. I didn't even think of anything that you pointed out just now.", said Link.

Ashei then placed her hand on Link's shoulder.

"Well, we are already at sea now. Might as well see this through, yeah?", asked Ashei with a confident smile.

Link nodded to her.

"Don't you think you should be getting rest? It's still a long's way off.", Ashei asked Link. Link shook his head, and Ashei moved her hand.

"I can't...it's just...", he began, turning to face the ocean again, "...I'm excited. I get to go across the world to new lands. Not knowing what challenges are going to come our way. I'm really glad you came with me Ashei. It means a lot to know I'm not hurling myself into danger alone.", said Link.

Ashei chuckled, and thumped Link on his nose, causing him to grab it with both hands and yelp softly.

"Hey, what was that for?", asked Link.

"Idiot. Did you forget?, I'm not letting you fight by yourself. I don't like breaking promises, yeah?", replied Ashei.

"Heh. Thank you, Ash.", said Link.

"Yeah, yeah. Well, I'm going to get some sleep. You're going to wish you did, Link.", said Ashei as she turned to leave.

"Good night, Ash.", said Link.

"Good night, champ.", replied Ashei as she returned to the lower deck.

Link then returned his gaze to the horizon.

It was truly a sight to behold. In some areas, the sea stretched as far as the eye could see. In some areas, it seems like mountains from a far off distance were attempting to pierce the very heavens with their colossal size.

Focusing on his thoughts, Link remembered all of his training with Midna, Ashei, Zelda bless her soul, and a man calling himself the 'Guardian'. He would rely on all his skills for whatever evil he and Ashei faced. All in all...

The young Hyrulean was ready to face anything.


"We've arrived at the dock of Netherlands! We've arrived at the dock of Netherlands!"

"Ugh...will that guy shut up?", mumbled Ashei as she forced herself to sit up in her bed.

She groggily wiped her eyes of sleepiness as the rays from the sun pierced the darkness in her room through several window-like holes.

She sat this way for at least a minute, before deciding it was time to head out. She gathered a few items and placed them in a pack before going by a nearby bucket. She dipped the cloth that was laying next to it inside the bucket, and drained the water from it. She used it to wipe her face clean, and to wake herself at the same time.

She then moved to, and grabbed her duster from the chair in the corner of the room. After she put it on, she fastened her blade to her belt, and her pack to her back.

"Well...it's time. I gotta go meet Link, if that idiot didn't pass out.", said Ashei as she used her hands to work her hair into an acceptable position, before leaving her room.

She searched the entire deck she was in for Link, even his room. He wasn't there, so she concluded the boy actually stayed awake the entire time, and was still above deck.

Her suspicions were confirmed truth, when she saw him awaiting her by the lowered walkway after she made her way to the upper level.

"Wow, Link. You actually stayed awake the entire time, huh?", asked Ashei as she stood next to him.

"Yea...I couldn't help it.", replied Link.

Ashei looked at Link, as if scanning him to see if he was ready. Link looked at her with a confused look, until she spoke up.

"Link, aren't you bringing anything?", asked Ashei.

He reached towards his neck and pulled out a shiny medallion which was beneath his green tunic.

"This is all I need.", replied Link, referring to the inventory space-time box that he and Midna once shared. Ashei nodded in confirmation.

"Well then...shall we get this show on the road?", asked Ashei.

"I'm ready. Let's go.", replied Link.

Link, with Ashei close behind him, walked down the lowered walkway onto concrete.

The heroes took a deep breath and readied themselves for anything. For this is the start...

...of a Hyrulean Journey...


E/N:

Fire: Soo freaking excited to be working on the Sequel, you just don't know.

Alice: Oh, but I do...well not really.

Ashei: Fire, you mentioned an unruly person being here now?

Link: Oh...wow...you mean...

Fire: Yes...so you figured it out huh?

Alice: Oh god...

Ashei: What? I wanna know who.

Topaz: SUP B******?! IM BAAAAAACK!

Fire: Fan-tucking-fastic.

Link/Alice: Ughhhh...

Ashei: Who are you?

Topaz: Who are you, slut?

Ashei: Excuse me?

Topaz: Did I st-st-stutter? Get the wax out of your ears, and tell me dafuq you is!

Ashei: Oh, ohh. Watch out. We got ourselves a bad ass over here.

Topaz: I'm the baddest around.

Ashei: Baddest at being actually good.

Topaz: At least I'm not on the rag.

Ashei: At least I had a rag to suck on, you homo.

Topaz: …...I like you.

Ashei: Right back at you.

Fire: ...What the flying f*** just happened?

Topaz: Here, have a jack shot. -pops fire-

Fire: O.O...-_-...-faints-


And here we go, guys and girls! The promised Sequel begins.

I'll tell you here and now, the plot is here. It's here and I hope it's good enough to fit your fancy. Constructive criticism is always welcome here.

What adventures await our heroes? Find out in the next chapter, "An Ear to the Street".

Ciao!