Chapter 2

Prince Ganondorf

"Zelda! Our guest has arrive!" Zelda's father shouted from the other side of the courtyard. Impa stood at attention as the king bustled through the courtyard and stood near the fountain where Zelda stood. Her fingers traced the Ocarina holes as she watched the water twirl from inside the fountain. Zelda had not told her father about her vision yet because of the Deku Tree's request of keeping this quiet. What her father did know was Princess Ruto and Dondogo's special invitation and request to stay in the castle until after her birthday ball. A special request from Zelda herself.

"I will meet him at the lunch party later on," Zelda replied. Her father sighed and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"This man is from Gerudo Valley and will be the only male from that area for another century. He has specially come to celebrate your birthday."

"He's here to try and take my hand in marriage! I refuse to marry a man who only lusts after money and power, father," Zelda replied coldly as she pushed her father's hand off her shoulder. The bushes near the door moved and she saw a flash of purple. He finally showed up on time for once.

"Zelda you are the next ruler of Hyrule. You are strong and very brave and Hyrule needs you as we move into a new era. New inventions are in high demand and the Lost Woods is finally being mapped by travelers. Hyrule is not ready for just a queen ruling. They need a male figure for military comeback. I know you have a few male friends but please consider Ganondorf. He comes from a royal family and his mother was a dear friend of mine." He left her and looked over at the bushes. "Vaati if you wish to sneak up on me try to do so more quietly the next time. Tell your father the goblet is to be placed in the church by noon tomorrow," Zelda's father said as a young man with bright purple hair fell from behind the bushes, his knapsack spilling out bread and cheese. He cursed under his breath and waved to the king as he left the courtyard.

"Someone told me the Deku Tree's minions would be arriving in two days," Vaati said to Zelda as he handed her a piece of bread and Impa a slice of cheese.

"It would seem so. His message was weak which means he has already moved on to be with the Goddesses. His successor should be born in a few days' time," Impa replied and took a bite out of the cheese. Zelda rolled the bread around in her hands and watched as Vaati took a cup out of his bag and dip it into the fountain. Vaati's family were high class merchants and sold their furniture to royal families throughout Hyrule along with upper class men and women. Vaati's family were famous for their colored hair and use of magic. Vaati was the dark sorcerer of his family and spent his time talking to the dead more than talking to the living, making Zelda his only living friend. It was people like Vaati that kept her strong and hopeful for a better future.

"Damn and I thought your father was all for us getting married like my father predicted," Vaati said.

"He's just keeping doors opened. He's not sure if he wants a merchant in the family just yet," Zelda teased and shoved him playfully. Impa smiled as the two teens laughed and pushed each other. She knew Zelda wanted to marry Vaati because he was one of the few men who kept her happy. However, her father though adored Vaati, would not allow the two to marry. "My grandchildren will be running around with color hair and talking to the dead!" He always shouted when Impa brought up the subject.

Trumpets echoed from the grand throne room and the three of them rushed over to the window that gave them a full look of the room. Zelda's father stood as Ganondorf entered the room. He was the man in Zelda's vision. Dressed in all black, Ganondorf walked down the red carpet and bowed to the king. His hair was bright orange and his skin a sickly grey and he was exceptionally tall. According to Impa, Ganondorf was only twenty-nine. Ten years older than Zelda.

"Welcome, Prince Ganondorf!" Zelda's father said and shook the man's hand. Zelda's vision flashed before her eyes and she knelt down against the brick wall and buried her face in her hands.

"Where is the lovely princess? The Gerudo women have designed a beautiful outfit for her that I would like to give," Ganondorf replied.

"My daughter had a last minute meeting with the cake designer and the Lon Lon Ranch owner. She said she will make the lunch party we have planned of course," Her father said and Ganon looked upset. Impa looked over at Zelda and hugged her.

"Breathe… They will be arriving soon and as soon as the boy the Deku Tree sent arrives we'll seal up the realm and Ganondorf will be killed for his crime of treason," Impa said softly. The king escorted Ganon out of the throne room into the tea area where lunch would be served in an hour.

"Zelda?" A girl chirped and Zelda's little sister, Zefa, walked into the courtyard, her blond curls bouncing as she skipped. She looked over and saw the three of them hiding and ran over into her sister's arms. "I saw the monster, Zelda. The monster is here!" Zefa whispered into her sister's ear. For a seven year old, Zefa was small and skinny. Her father cherished her with love because of her resemblance with her mother. Their mother passed away after giving birth to Zefa. Zelda hugged her sister tightly and cradled her in her arms.

"The monster won't get you… Big brother, Vaati, will make sure he doesn't come near you," Zelda said to her. Zefa looked over at Vaati with her bright blue eyes and smiled.

"Will Vaati turn his hair purple?" Zefa laughed.

"I'll turn his hair pink," Vaati replied and Zefa burst into laughter. She took Zelda's Ocarina and blew into it. "Play your lullaby, Zelda. Zefa wants to hear it!" Zefa shrieked. Zelda covered her sister's mouth to keep curious guards from finding them. She grabbed her Ocarina and pushed her sister into Vaati's lap.

"If I play it will you stop being annoying?" Zelda asked. Zefa nodded and watched as Zelda moved her fingers on the Ocarina as she played her lullaby that her mother taught her.

"Hush little child, don't you cry. Mama's going out to catch some fire. If that fire burns out, that's just fine. Mama's going to the stream for some magic beans. If the salesman is out of beans, Mama's going to the woods for some flowers and string. The forest folk give her a bow and arrow. Mama's going to use that bow and arrow, to eliminate the darkness for a while. When she runs out of arrows, Mama's going to make a sword of power. Once the battle's done and Mama's gone, Zelda is going to get that bow and arrow. Placed in the temple is the sword, keeping the triforce safe and sound. The next time darkness returns once again, well little Zelda let the revolution begin." Zefa sang and clapped when Zelda put down the Ocarina. She was surprised her little sister remembered all the words to the song. Their mother was famous for receiving the Bow of Light as a gift from the Great Deku Tree during war before either of them were born. A group of individuals called the Twili lived in Hyrule and had caused a revolution when a man by the name of Zant called for war against Hyrule. In order to defeat, Zant, the Great Deku Tree had the goddesses special weapon called the Bow of Light taken out from its chamber and given to their mother to use against the darkness. Her father was gifted with the Master Sword, a powerful weapon only used for dangerous time that kept powers of the triforce intact with its blade to cut down powerful enemies. After the banishment of the Twili, her father placed the Master Sword inside the Temple of Time to guard the Triforce. The bow of light was placed back in its chambers and will only be dug out if evil rises again.

"Alright you three should be heading inside now for the lunch party. I'll send a guard when Princess Ruto arrives," Impa said and shooed the three of them away and into the throne room. Zelda held her sister's hand as they stood before the door between them and evil.

The next time darkness returns once again, well little Zelda let the revolution begins.