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*the members of the Triforce all turn and fix me with death glares*

M*flinch and cower*: I'm sorry, okay? Please don't kill me!

*they back off a little*

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Chapter 5

Ganondorf was wielding a giant black claymore with a single arm fighting off a handful of soldiers. He trained hard beating himself up for letting the king get hurt so severely. His anger flared knocking all of the soldiers down in a single attack. This attack not only surprised the soldiers but the big green knight also. Looking at his blade he saw a red aura flowing from the sword. "What the…?!" voiced the knight. Instantly red flames engulfed his body but he didn't feel any pain. He looked at his arms feeling a strange but incredibly powerful energy. This energy felt pure.

"Do you wish to be the protector of the king and his daughter Zelda?" asked a smooth female voice from the flames.

"I will do whatever it takes to become more powerful for the kingdom," promised the knight.

"Do you promise to use this power for the intentions of others protecting them, serving them to the best of your ability?" The female voice was enticing ringing with purity. She was testing his heart, but he is loyal to the kingdom. There is nothing for her to worry about.

The flames saw his resolve and dissipated inside his body giving him power beyond any worldly strength. He felt unafraid. Standing tall he walked over to the training dummies across the circular field and tested out his new power. He put away his claymore and clenched a fist as he willed flames to form around his fist and punched one of the dummies. The head was knocked clean off and the body burst into flames. Ganondorf grinned satisfied and went to go get some rest in the barracks.
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Princess Zelda stood next to her father worried and not knowing what to do. She tried to run the kingdom with Impa's advice. So far everything is going well with the kingdom, but she can't help but feel unnerved about the near future. It seems that the dark cloud in the kingdom is growing into a storm cloud. Soon enough that cloud is going to cause a storm of such a magnitude that can shake to very existence of Hyrule.

The past two weeks have been very taxing for her. If it weren't for Impa's expertise, she wouldn't have lasted very long. She didn't cry much any more, but every once in a while when things got too tough she would back away and cry. A tear dropped out of her eye falling to the ground. At that exact moment there was a voice behind her "Do you want the knowledge to run the kingdom and save your father?". She jumped in shock and turned around.

There was a woman with long aqua blue hair inside a navy blue cloak. Her features were radiant, even compared to the princess. She had a lean face that looked gentle and calm. The cloak covered the rest of the woman's body. "Who are you, and why have you come?" demanded the princess. Becoming stern to not show weakness.

"Don't worry Princess Zelda, I am not here to harm you or your father. I am actually here to see if you are strong enough to help your father." the fluidity of the woman's voice flowed like the ocean and was as light as raindrops in a light spring rain.

"Strong enough? What do you mean?"

"I can see into your heart. You really want to help your father and be a good leader for Hyrule. You want to be wise enough and strong enough to endure the challenges that await you. Most of all you want to be good enough to protect your people. I can give you the power to do that."

"Who are you?"

"I am Nayru the goddess of wisdom, and I am here to grant you my power."

Zelda was taken aback. She was surprised that the goddesses have answered her prayers, and the princess was chosen to use the power of Nayru. "I am very honored to be in your presence, and I will gladly take your gift. I will do my best to use it wisely."

"Then take my power and bring Hyrule peace and prosperity." The goddess of wisdom dissipated into mist and surrounded the princess. She felt knowledge flow into her when the mist hit her and disappear into her pores. This knowledge that flowed through her was very frightening. She saw darkness and war but also peace and prosperity. Her mind was a blur as her emotions went haywire. This toughened her up. She felt stronger and more capable to be Hyrule's leader. She also found out a way to heal her father to full strength. Calling the guards, she had them take her father gently and they left the castle to the grounds.

Zelda lead the soldiers to the nearest great fairy of the realm. Popping up out of a well with a spin and dust, the fairy greeted them. The woman was ten times bigger than the largest soldier and her red hair was long and braded. She wore clothes that were made from nature but it looked like they were made with silk. "Why, hello there my dear Princess Zelda. What brings you here to visit?"

"I need you to heal my father. I know you are able to. You have power that only the goddesses can outmatch." The great fairy looked at the princess, studying her. The fairy could see the sadness and struggle in Zelda's heart.

"I will do as you ask. There is one thing to remember, my young princess. If your father dies not even the Golden Goddesses can bring him back." The great fairy got in the princesses face smiled and waved a hand. The King levitated above the soldiers and hovered him over to the fountain. She gently put him in the water covering his entire body. Laughing she raised her hands toward the ceiling and waves of power filled the pool. After a minute the fairy put down her hands and the waves stopped. Thirty seconds later the king stood up out of the fountain and walked over to the princess.

Even though she saw all of those things that Nayru showed her she still teared up seeing her father walk again. "Dont cry my daughter," the king said smiling and hugging her.

"I'm glad you are okay, father." Zelda looked at the great fairy and said "Thank you, Great Fairy. I really appreceate you doing this." She bowed.

"I am pleased to serve a pure spirit such as yours." The fairy curtseyed and dissapeared into the fountain.

The king looked at his daughter, "You look like you have grown quite a bit since I left for the desert." She nodded to to her father and smiled.

"I now know what it's like to be a ruler, and I'm glad you are still alive to see me grow."

The king chuckled and admitted, "It was pretty clever of you to ask for the great fairy's help."

"I knew I had nothing to worry about, my intentions were for you. I couldn't let you live as a cripple you would drive me crazy," she laughed. He laughed back and then lead the group back to the castle.

Link had ended up in front of the Deku Tree in a bright blue flash. The tree looked faded and its leaves were starting to fall off. The boy was told of the goddesses by the tree and he was told that he should finally return to his birthplace. Link was shocked to hear that he was not an original Kokiri. He was Hylian! This completely turned the boy's world upside down. "Your father was and still is unknown. Your mother on the other hand was Hylian and brought you here to ask me to raise you. She didn't want the darkness of the world to affect you. I could tell she sensed it coming. Though you are young, Link, you showed great courage and strength throughout the years. Now young Hylian you need to return to your land and purge the darkness." The tree's color started to fade gray even faster. "I don't have much time left... My young hero... Take... This... and reclaim the light... in... this... realm...good... by... my... son..." Link received a emerald jewel encrusted inside a intricate golden design. It glowed bright green and flashed as if it was winking at him. The Great Deku Tree fell silent and it's last leaves fell to the ground. As its roots and branches had shriveled and died.

"Lord Deku!... May the goddesses look over you..." Navi had said drops of tears forming from her light. Link noticed and patted her gently reassuring the little fairy. He felt a whole mix of emotions. Not knowing whether to cry or smile. The boy found out so much.

"Link.. don't worry child. You will understand it all soon enough. Right now, though, you need to see the princess and learn what you are sent to do." Both Navi and Link jumped in surprise. They looked at the jewel.

What the heck?! the boy thought.

"Who are you?" asked the fairy.

"I am Farore, I will help you in your journey, but first you have to prove yourself to me. You must fore-go two more courageous acts and I will meet you at the temple of time. There are two more of these jewels you must acquire. These jewels have the power of the golden goddesses and you will need these to beat the darkness." The jewel stopped glowing but still glimmered in brilliance.

"Well Link, you heard the goddess we better get going..." Both Link and Navi faced the tree bowed in respect then left to see the Princess.