At Hyrule Castle, things were as normal as they could get. Especially for Taro who was currently being tutored by Shad, a man who had great knowledge on Hyrule's history.

"And so with the capture of the King of Thieves, the Gerudo were hunted down until they became endangered," explained Shad who was teaching Taro the history of the Gerudo, "What happened to the survivors remains a mystery."

"So no one knows if there are still Gerudo," asked Taro who was found the story interesting.

"Precisely Prince Taro," answered Shad, "Anyway, I think that's enough for your tutoring session today." "You're free to do what you want now."

"Okay," said Taro as he got off his seat and left the library where he was being tutored.

Over the last thirteen years, Taro grew into a handsome young man. Many thought he looked handsome with his brown hair and blue eyes. He was also good at his studies and was alright at knowing how to fight.

With his tutoring session over for the day, Taro decided to head for the training hall to spar with some knights in training. Once he got there, he could see the trainees taking a break from their training.

"If it isn't Prince Taro," said Captain Talo who was training the trainees, "I'm guessing you wish to spar with someone?"

"That's why I'm here," answered Taro.

"I thought so," said Talo, "Now who should you spar with?"

"I would like to do it Father," said a female trainee who was younger than Taro.

"I thought you would Alessa," said Talo to his daughter.

Alessa was Taro's best friend and was among the best female knights in training. There were even a few people that thought that Taro would one day marry Alessa but in truth he never saw her that way.

Taro and Alessa then got on either side of an arena and when Talo gave the signal, they began to spar. After a few minutes, Taro was victorious and the sparring match ended.

"That was a good match Taro," said Alessa, "You're really improving."

"So are you Alessa," replied Taro, "I'm sure you'll be one of the best female knights in Hyrule.

"You really think so," asked Alessa.

"I'm sure of it," answered Taro.

"I thought you would be here Prince Taro," said someone who came into the hall who turned out to be Taro's attendant, Ashei.

"What is it Ashei," asked Taro.

"Your mother wants to see you," explained Ashei.

"Alright," said Taro, "I'll be there soon."

"Alright then," said Ashei," Your mother is waiting for you in the throne room so don't take too long."

Taro then made his way through the castle until he went to the throne room where he saw his mother,Queen Zelda, as well as his father, Consort Link.

"You wanted to see me Mother," asked Taro to his mother.

"Yes," answered Zelda, "You see, your father and I have been talking and we have decided on something."

"What is it," asked Taro.

"As you know," explained Zelda, "Your fourteenth birthday is soon and we thought it would be best if you spent it differently than your previous birthdays."

"How will it be different," asked Taro who became interested because he was tired of the balls that took place during his birthdays.

"You and I as well as two of the knights and one of the maids will be visiting Ordon, the village where I was raised," explained Link who joined the conversation.

"Ordon," asked Taro, "You mean that farming village in the south?"

"Exactly," answered Zelda, "We believe it would be best if you got to know people from outside Castle Town which could make you better once you become king."

"Okay," said Taro, "When do we leave?"

"Your birthday is in six days," explained Link, "So we'll be leaving in two days." "Once we get there, we'll stay there for a week."

"That is all Taro," said Zelda," you can do whatever you want now.

"Yes Mother," said Taro and he left the throne room. "I wonder what Ordon is like," thought Taro to himself as he walked through the halls.