Author Note: Welcome back to a couple more years of the reign of Queen Zelda. I am glad for interest shown in my story. Thank you all so much for taking the time to read it. I honestly wrote these next few years just after publishing the first 5 years. It was my day off and I was so excited to actually have them out there. And seeing the view count go up through the day really gave me a confidence boost. I do hope you enjoy the next few entries.
Again, critique is welcome and encourage. Spelling and Grammar errors being pointed out will be very helpful. Also questions for I probably will not be very in-depth with brief statements on years. But any additional information you wish to know, just ask and I will most likely answer.
Potential Triggers: Death has been and will be mentioned and impactful. I, as many, have dealt with loss. In many forms, and not all firsthand. But I have seen it on many stages. By death, I mean this mainly includes people who have lived full lives but sometimes it can mean those who are younger including miscarriage. If something makes you uncomfortable or you have a question or wish to talk to and with me feel free to speak.
Year Zelda I - 7 (31 NC)
Dear Daniel,
My son, I feel the busiest portion of being Monarch of Hyrule is the travel. It seems downright endless. Seeing the Kingdom is something that can take months at a time. Given the carriage and staff I must travel with, going to Gerudo Town takes nearly a month each direction, and then the meetings and business I must attend to at my destination in addition to it. It would much be much faster by horse or your great-grandparents Sheikah toys but sadly they would only work for them. I miss riding the Eponator with Grandfather or Grandmother, or instantly traveling to the very top of the many towers across Hyrule. I think I will try to focus and rebuilding the maintaining a better transportation network throughout the Kingdom. but that will have to wait a bit. This year I traveled to Gerudo Province to speak with Aunt Riju about a another settlement forming at the Southern Oasis, we toured the location talked about resources and supplies that would be needed for such a settlement and it looks doable, the Southern Oasis has seen an increase in natural water flow in recent years. Upon my return to Castle Town I thought I could relax, but then a day afterwards I received word that Aunt Saki, Mother of Chief Tulin and Widow of Uncle Teba of the Rito had passed, so I headed through Tabantha up to Rito Village. If it wasn't for the fact I had spent so long traveling already this year I would have visited Lurelin Village in the late summer, but instead I took you to see Aunt Papaya and Uncle Grante in Kakariko Village, a much shorter trip. While you stayed with them a bit more I continued on to Hateno, which is bustling. The people of Hateno are starting their own fishing enterprises on the coast. They are the agricultural center for Hyrule. But Farming elsewhere, such as in central Tabantha, or south of Lake Hylia in the Ordona is increasing as well. I am glad Aunt Papaya and Uncle Grante are doing well, their son Kir is doing well as well, he just happened to visit while we were there so it was good to see him. I hadn't seen him since your blessing. Aunt Papaya and Uncle Grante just want him to settle down give them grandkids, but he is a wanderer. Having you around must of appease them a bit, or they just had use you for a bit more guilt for Kir. Either way, unlike Kir, I just wish to travel less and spend more time with you and your father. Victor has been staying with you while I go on these various trips, which makes the road a bit more lonely. I look forward to the day you can start joining me more regularly on these journeys.
Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 8 (32 NC)
Dear Daniel,
You have now reached the age of three, which is a great blessing. Aunt Papaya, Uncle Sidon, and Aunt Riju gathered again at the Temple of Time to bless you once again. I am so happy you are healthy. The year has not been very eventful otherwise. I enjoy that in a way. I spent more time with you and Victor which is good. An uneventful year is something you will treasure in the future as King. For more often than not, eventful more likely means bad news than good. When not spending time with you and your father, I attended to my council and paperwork. Going over the economy, food production and surplus, and population statistics. Castle Town is becoming the City of Greatness again. I hope it continues to grow for you.
Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 9 (33 NC)
Dear Daniel,
My son, compared to last year, this one was very eventful. A great storm rained down on Lurelin Village in the Faron Province. A mudslide cause great damage to many homes and the loss of 146 people. That is about 2 percent of Faron Province's population. I toured the area shortly afterwards seeing and helping the initial clean-up. I had a majority of the workers from Castle Town reconstruction process travel with me to assist. Castle Town has been in the slow and steady reconstruction process for years and will be for many more. But these people need homes now. Roughly 300 families, which is over 500 people have lost their homes in the event. It is definitely one the harder moments of being Queen. I feel for them. I want to help them. Hateno Village in Necluda Province, also sent them extra food for the workers and the ones who need it. I wish them all the best, I could not stay for more than a few weeks, there is always work to be done back home and when I returned I was I was glad to see you again, safe and well.
Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 10 (34 NC)
Dear Daniel,
For record keeping this is my tenth year ruling but similar to other anniversaries I will celebrate 10 years at the end of my tenth year. Like you turn 1 when you finish your first year, and this year you will turn 5, upon living through 5 full years. It also marks your father and my 10th wedding anniversary. I am so grateful to have him in my life. I won't gross you out, but know that I hope you find someone as good as your father to support you in life. Lurelin is doing better, I returned and saw the rebuilt homes, and new docks, Everyone has a home again. Some may be with extended family but a home is a home. As you know our home is in ruins for the most of the castle reconstruction will be done once the Town is more stable. But the areas we do have are still ours. They build more homes out of wood in Lurelin which is a lot faster then stone work. But I want Castle Town to be stone and sturdy. To survive for centuries maybe. Long past us. It was my grandmother's vision to for Hyrule Castle Town to be stand the test of time. And now it is my vision as well, and a vision I hope to one day share with you.
Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 11 (35 NC)
Dear Daniel,
I do not remember much from when I was your age, just bits and pieces really, the most impactful moments I guess. And I do not know if today will be one of those impactful moments for you, but I want today to be remembered here. Today we attended a memorial service for 10 years since my grandmother's passing. You never met her. But she was amazing. I do not talk about my grandparents or parents as much as I should, it is hard. But they were wonderful. My mother died when I was 7 years old and my father when I was 9. I love them dearly, and miss them greatly. But my grandmother and grandfather were there for me when my parents no longer could be. My grandmother, mother, and I share the name Zelda, a name which may have been confusing at times but one that should be shared by all woman born in this family. My grandfather the Great Hero passed when I was 14. And then it was just me and grandmother. She was my world in a way. And I miss her dearly. She also lost her mother when she was young, and her father to the calamity.
I am sorry for the tears that stain this page. I do not talk about them a lot for it fills with sadness that they are gone. And I am sorry to cause you any distress for I know you do not like it when I cry, as I did today. But crying is okay. It helps with the grieving. Don't always hold your emotions in. Let them out when appropriate. I am so sad they are gone but have come to accept that now. For I am grateful for every second I got with them. They would have loved you so much. In the last few years I have constantly thought back when I need help on what they would do not only in ruling but also in raising you. My grandmother was hopeful to meet you, she was hopeful to meet any child I would have. She passed just before my first wedding anniversary and the entire year she asked constantly, "Are you with child?" She walked me down the aisle at my wedding. She didn't even planned it, Uncle Sidon was going to instead, but she just appeared at the door of the Temple right when I was getting out of the carriage. She was and is everything I aspire to be. I will try to talk about her more for it will be good for both of us and helpful in the future for both our reigns.
Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 12 (36 NC)
Dear Daniel,
This year is was not the most eventful. I did almost no traveling for instead I hosted Chief Gorno of the Gorons, Uncle Sidon, King of the Zoras, Aunt Riju, Queen of the Gerudos, Chief Tulin of the Ritos, Uncle Grante of Kakariko, and the Mayors of Hateno, Lurelin, and Ordon Villages. They spent three weeks going over future plans for the development of Hyrule. I much prefer talking one on one with them by traveling. For when they are all in a room it seems we get less done. These Summits are good though. We still get to hear ideas and who dislikes them. For the people who dislikes them are always the most vocal after an idea is proposed. You got to meet with Riju Granddaughter's Rubi the Sidon daughter's Mipha though. And you enjoyed that. I am glad you got along. Rubi may very well be Queen of the Gerudo by the time you are on the throne, but most likely Uncle Sidon will still be King. He is only 161, I think. I can not honestly remember exactly, but 161 came to mind so I going to go with that. Either way, I hope yo can maintain the peace in any summits you may host. And no matter the heads of the various parts of Hyrule remember that while you may be monarch you need them to work with you our of mutual respect more than anything else.
Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 13 (37 NC)
My Dearest Daniel,
I am sorry for this year. I wish we didn't have to go through this. I hope when you read this, it is no time soon for I write this with worry it may be. A few months ago I learned I was with child, and you were excited to become a big brother. But it did not end well. As you probably have learn from the entries from before your birth I was pregnant before you. And sadly there were complications and I lost the baby. And sadly again I have lost a child. And this time it nearly took me with it. It scared me and your father and you. I am so sorry I never meant to collapse in front of you. I hope you are well and you know how much I love you. For you are my son and with your father are the center of my entire world. Your Father tells me I have to rest, and I hope to tell you in the morning I love you so much.
Love Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 14 (38 NC)
My Son,
I hope one day you marry a wonderful woman and you have children without any complications. I had hoped for a big family but it proved difficult each time to conceive and I have been inform I should not continue to try. I do however count myself as lucky for I have a beautiful child. I had to cancel my trip to Kasuto Province and Eldin Province for I am still recovering in Castle Town from last year. Aunt Papaya has been around often but the traveling is getting to her. If she wishes to live as old Aunt Impa and Aunt Purah she needs to not tax her body as much. But I am glad she has been around. She loves spoiling you with treats. Early next year I do have to travel again to Kakariko and Hateno and then later Lurelin. I will take you part of the way, I am going to take you to Kakariko and leave you with Aunt Papaya and Uncle Grante. They will teach you about the Sheikah for a few months while your father accompanies me. I am glad I have these wonderful people to support me. I hope you have people like them to support you too.
Love Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 15 (39 NC)
My Son,
We started this year by taking your first official trip to Kakariko and I was glad on how well behaved you were. Aunt Papaya and Uncle Grante said you were polite and kind at all times. You made me very proud. Lurelin has completely recovered from the storm that hit it a few years ago. And Hateno's port is beginning to blossom. Hyrule is growing wonderfully. I am glad you enjoyed yourself I hope you look back on those memories fondly when you read this and later in life in general. In the Fall we took another trip. A memorial service for the 25 anniversary of my grandfather's passing. I can not believe how long it's been. He was every bit as great as any tale you hear about him. Saving Hyrule from the calamity was only one deed he did in service for our people. He help countless souls with anything they needed whether it be minor or major. He helped rebuild Hyrule. Tarrey town in Akkala, Ordon Village in Ordona, Rauru Village in Kasuto, and so much more. He and grandmother were amazing. They are both heroes to me. The kindness you showed reminds me of him. And I am glad that all of the traits you got from him it was something basic and helpful in all situations.
Love Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Year Zelda I - 16 (40 NC)
My Son,
This year you got to meet the Deku Tree again, but to you it felt like your first meeting. Your Great-Grandmother said to me on my first trip to see the Deku Tree with her and my grandfather. That he is one of the last deities around guarding our land in plain sight. Well he is hidden in the forest so no one really can see him that well. But it also shows how beautiful and wondrous our Kingdom is. Hyrule is full of life, full of magic and awe. It's people and it's lands I am glad to serve and protect. And One day I hope you will do the same. You are starting to learn more about my duties and I am trying to impart on you many lessons. My grandmother did not let me start attending regular duties alongside her until I was 16. But she did start my lessons around your age which is why I have started them now. I hope these entries and your future lessons help prepare you. I know I have never been much of a writer but I hope you still find some help from these personal insights.
Love Your Mother,
Zelda, Queen of Hyrule
Author's Note: Thank you so much for reading. Again, comments, questions, critique, any feedback of any kind is welcome.