Chapter 2

-To Take As His Own-

A week had passed since Ganondorf had awakened. Though he had preferred to leave sooner, the Twinrova insisted on more rest. Before he left, he made sure to disguise himself. Just because it had been over fifty years since his supposed 'death' didn't mean people wouldn't be able to recognize him. Legends described him perfectly well, and his appearance was very distinguishable anyway.

Ganondorf pulled the hood of his cloak low over his new, tanned face and quickly brushed his now long, black bangs out of his face. As he crept down a dark, side road in Hyrule Castle Town, he silently slid his hand into his pocket and pulled out a bottle of blue potion. He unscrewed it, and winced as he took a draught of the disgusting liquid. As unappetizing as it was, though, Ganondorf could feel the pain in his stomach ease.

Wiping a bit of potion that had dribbled down his chin, the dark sorcerer continued forward. The house that Koume and Kotake had informed him of was just ahead. Reaching the entrance to the cozy looking home, he rose into the air and examined the rooms through the closed windows.

Soon, he came to the one he was looking for. A man and a woman slept peacefully in a large bed, and a cradle was just at the foot. Using his magic to lift the window open, he slipped inside. Walking over, Ganondorf surveyed the infant sleeping peacefully in the cradle. The child looked exactly as he had imagined. Blond hair, and most likely almond shaped blue eyes. He would find out soon enough.

Carefully he stretched his arms down into the cradle and gently lifted the baby into his arms. The infant twitched, but did not wake. He proceeded to the window and stepped through, floating slowly to the ground. A pain suddenly surged through his stomach, forcing him to fall the last couple of yards down. Although he was still strong enough to land cat like, he groaned in pain. He was not fully healed. The drop, along with the sudden noise, startled the child, who awakened and began to cry.

A light came on in the house, followed by a scream and shouts of horror. Ganondorf bolted back to the town's western gate. Outside, the descendant of his faithful horse waited. He leaped onto the horse's back, careful to keep the child in a comfortable position. Spurring the horse into action, he bolted back to Lake Hylia, where the Twinrova had cured him and were currently living.

The parents of the little boy now knew that he had been taken, but Ganondorf would be far enough away before anything could be done. He had the child; his goal was now accomplished. It hadn't been as flawless as he had intended, due to his lack of strength, but Ganondorf felt a wave of pride flow through him. Even without the Triforce of Power- which he would retrieve one day- it did not make him powerless.

The child was his, now. He would tell little Link that he was his father, and conceal him from all. The boy would be raised without ever knowing about the outside world.