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It had been one week since the Hero of Time had woken in the castle, one week since Ganondorf fed him the lies that convinced the hero to return to his, "duties" as captain of the guard under the king. During this week, Ganon had been telling his new captain of the, "Great Rebellion," and how the races were uniting against him. And the hero was buying every word that left Ganons mouth.

"You wanted to see me?" I asked. He turned from his spot on the throne and nodded. What could he want today? He has already told me to keep away from the hero. So what more is left for me? I've captured the sage, my work is done!

"Yes, I have run into an unforeseen obstacle in my plans. It appears the Triforce is smarter than anticipated, as soon as you took control of the heros body, the Triforce of Courage left his hand. I am in the process of locating it, but it could take some time." He says. Time? No, I won't wait any longer! My task is complete!

"I'm done, Ganon. My bond to you is broken, I'm no longer bound by your spell in this body." He raises his head and laughs coldly. He brings his palm forward and I unsheathe my sword and bring it up to block, the surge of magic hits me square in the chest.

How? I blocked! Isn't this the Master Sword? The blade of evils bane? As if on cue Ganon says, "I'm afraid the Triforce isn't the only one who doesn't recognize you as master. This blade was forged for the Hero of Time, and though you inhabit his body you are not him. And know this shade, you will always be bound to me."

Always? Is this truly my existence? To be bound to him forever? "What do you want from me?" I ask.

"The memory charm I have placed on the hero is becoming stronger each day. Soon the hero will be gone, and in his place a loyal soldier willing to fight and die for me. However, I need to find the current bearer of the Triforce of courage. To speed up this process, I'm sending you and the hero out to search for the new bearer." He explained.

"That could take weeks to scour every race in Hyrule!" I say.

"You won't be travelling together, you will search from Castletown to Lake Hylia, and the hero will search from Gerudo Valley to Kokiri Forest. Meanwhile, you can find the sages the hero freed." He says.

"And?" I ask.

"Kill them. There is no point in trying to imprison them, so destroy them before they become an issue." Ganon says.

"Kill them? Isn't there a chance they could awaken the hero from your spell?" I ask.

"No. The spell is in its final stage, so there is minimal danger. You are dismissed, I must discuss this with my 'captain.'" He says.


I woke up in the same bed I woke up in a week ago, sprawled across the bed with the sheets tossed everywhere. More nightmares, visions of creatures and places and experiences that seem so real. But it's just a dream. I walk into the living area to find it completely spotless, everything from the night before scrubbed and stowed away. I look around the room and see a young girl with long red hair cleaning the dishes.

"Would you like some help miss?" I ask. She looks at me in surprise and with a smile nods. "What's your name?" I ask over the dishes.

"Malon. What's yours?" She asks.

"I'm Link. Pleased to make your acquaintance, Malon!" I say. She smiles and bows.

"Likewise sir Link!" She says. She then tells me how after her father lost his ranch she had to take an extra job on top of working for the ranches new owner. I tell her who I am and she seems a bit put off. "How can you work for Ganondorf? He's vile and cruel!" She says as she scrubs furiously.

"Well, I…."

"Mhmm, you don't even know do you?" She finishes. Can I trust him? He's never seemed cruel to me, but maybe that's because I'm his captain. "Take my advice, as soon as you get the chance, get away from him!" She says. Get away? I'm not in danger. Am I?

We finish the dishes in silence and I excuse myself and say, "It was nice to meet you Malon. I hope everything works out for you." She studies me for a moment, "What?" I ask.

"Nothing, it's just that for a moment you looked like… Never mind, it's impossible. Nice to meet you too! Remember what I said, get away from him." She says.


I had just made it to Kakariko Village when I thought once more to my encounter with Ganon earlier. And know this shade, you will always be bound to me. No, I have to find a way. A way of releasing his grip on me. Maybe…maybe I could fight him. No, this sword is useless now without the hero. Wait, the hero! Of course! If I can restore his memories, he can wield this sword and destroy Ganon! But first I have to find him. By now he is probably at Kokiri Forest, and if what Ganon told me is true, he is about to destroy the forest sage. But what gives the hero his power is through the aid of the sages, and he is on his way to kill one now!

I took off at a dead run toward the forest, praying to whichever goddess would listen that I would make it in time. Wait, the hero had a steed did he not? I quickly scan my inventory for the heros prized instrument, the Ocarina of Time and look for a record of the songs he played. I find both and quickly play the song labeled, 'Eponas song.' As soon as the instrument leaves my lips the horse comes into view. I leap onto the horse and urge her toward the forest. We arrive as the moon rises.

A/N: Sorry about the loooooooooooooooooooong wait but I'm on vacation at my Grandmas house and she has NO INTERNET! Crazy right? Who doesn't have internet? My grandma, that's who. Anyway, Ganons got Link so mixed up and Dark Link wants to rebell! Fun stuff right? And I will try to upload soon but…..don't wait up till I'm home!