Zelda opened the scroll's wax seal with the royal family crest in it. The paper cracked a little as she unrolled it, showing it had quite its time on the crate.

It was a letter.

Not from her father, but from the Zelda before her: the legendary Princess of Destiny.

Dear Zelda,

If you are reading this, you are one of the many princesses of Hyrule with the same name. You can be my daughter, or my granddaughter - or Goddesses know how many generations you are away from me.

I have something to tell you.

My life was not only marked by being the vessel of the blood of the Goddess Hylia, but also of the Triforce of Wisdom. Those are already heavy burdens.

But a heavier burden is not to be able to have the one you love.

You see, I met the bearer of Courage when we were children. He had eyes that showed he lived more things than I did, for he believed my prophecy, and helped me unveil Ganondorf's plans. I felt like I knew him since forever, and we became friends instantly.

Some time after we met he went away, searching for a friend. I didn't see him in a long time. I missed him so much. When he came back, war broke between the Gerudo and Hyrule, and he enrolled in the Army to be a Knight.

He became a Hero, just as he always wanted. He was appointed Commander of the Army at twenty, after the former one died during the war. He wanted to make amends for the atrocities that happened during it. You will read about that in the records.

But despite his new rank, I couldn't have him. He was not a noble, and I was already engaged to an Earl's son by that time. We always loved each other, but duty tore us apart.

He is to marry the beautiful and charming daughter of the owner of Lon Lon Ranch later. They make a lovely couple, and he is happy. That brought me joy and certainly solace, but we could have been so happy together.

That is the reason why I am writing this to you. I will fight with all my might so you can be free to love and marry whoever you want. I will fight to give Hyrule a bright future, despite the wars and horrible crimes that stain our history.

And If someone tries to take that away from you, I beg you, fight with all that you have. Challenge your fate. I wish I had the strength to do so.

I hope your rule will be a happy and prosper one. I wish all the happiness in the world to you.

Carry yourself with courage and wisdom, for those are the keys for true power.

With love,

Zelda

Zelda broke in tears when she finished reading the letter. She was deeply touched about it.

She would honor her ancestor, and make her proud.