Universe: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Brief Summary:

When Link was found in the woods by Bo of Ordon Village, not only was she mute, but she was…well…a girl. Now, blessed by the power of the Goddesses, she seeks to vanquish the twilight that blankets Hyrule after her friends—Beth, Ilia, Colin, Malo and Talo—are kidnapped by Bulblins and King Bulbin. What will be wrought by this change?

Warnings: Fem!Link; AU

A Heroine's Duty

Light Spirit Faron spoke, it's wise and old voice echoing around the spring. "Now, Young Link, I shall return you to your true form," Link nearly let out a gasp as a weight she hadn't even realized was there was removed as the dark magic that the twilight realm had wrought to change her form was lifted. She stood in front of the spring, on two legs this time. She then saw that she wasn't wearing her old clothes, and felt a hat perched neatly on her head, leaving her bangs flowing out of it. "These are the clothes the Hero of old wore, Young Heroine," Faron intoned, soberness resonating in his voice. "They were left for the next Hero—of Heroine, in this case—to wear if the Goddesses chose them. And you, Young Heroine, have been chosen."

Link's eyes widened in protest; if she could've, she would have spoken her protests aloud. "Do not deny it, Young Heroine. It was only because you bear the blessings of the Goddesses that you were not turned into a spirit like all of those who are of the light world." Link shut her mouth, looking away.

Faron faded away, leaving one last message echoing around the spring. "There is one last light spirit who has had their light stolen, Young Heroine…the next spirit you must restore lies to the northwest in the Eldin Province. Exit this wood, Young Heroine, and restore my kin's light…"

As Link turned away, a shadowy version of Midna appeared in front of her. "Looks like we'll be heading to the Eldin Province next…" she said, but there was something in her tone that made Link shift and look at her in askance.

Midna's visible eye narrowed. "Why didn't you tell me you were a girl, Link?" she snapped, and Link saw one of her fangs bared at her in irritation. Link shrugged, and then touched her throat silently. "Can't you speak?" Midna asked sharply, only to be greeted with a sad shake of Link's head. "So…you can't speak…?" Link shook her head again, smiling slightly. Midna growled, practically hissing. "You could have written it out with you damn paw!"

Link shrugged. She was firmly of the opinion that what was done was done and that like time, a person should move on with their life if they were to get anywhere. "Hmph. Fine, get going then! We don't have all the time in the world! And besides," Midna said, looking slyly at Link. "Don't you want to see your friends again?"

/End.\

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