It had been many months since Link and Zelda had become engaged. The people of Hyrule had celebrated the news of the impending marriage. The land had seemingly been thrust into a golden age since the defeat of Majora. Link had not found himself this happy in quite some time; he finally found himself at peace, but at a cost. The Fierce Deity would only visit Link sparingly. He seemed distant, still curious as to why he still lived on as the dark God even after Majoras defeat. It was the day of the wedding and the Deity had come to Link as he had promised to be at the wedding.
"What troubles you? You haven't shown much emotion ever since the engagement...I know you're happy for us but you don't even seem happy to still exist? What's going on? Link asked as he was busy dressing himself in his ceremonial garb.
"Link, I planned on being here today but in my final hours of existence. I would be able to feel myself withering away after the defeat of Majora...yet I find myself in a full plane of existence. I yearn to be with my love and friends of the old kingdom...you have been a good friend to me and I wish the best for you and this great kingdom but I desire my peace...but I digress. This is your wedding day. We should be in greater spirits to usher in the age of light in Hyrule."
Link finished his preparations for the wedding and looked at himself in the mirror. He couldn't help but smirk seeing himself dressed in the armor of a high ranking Hyrulian officer.
"You look well dressed, my friend. It is amusing to see you wear that forest green at all costs though." The Deity joked.
"I've never been a huge fan of that purple they wear. Just never seemed to be my style." Link snapped back. A knock on the door came.
"I guess they're ready to begin the ceremony."
Link was escorted out to the royal court. The visual he received was unlike anything he had ever seen. The sun shone brightly on this day as the people of Hyrule had come to celebrate the marriage. The crowd stood and looked adoringly at him as he made his way down the aisle. He couldn't help but blush; he hadn't received this much attention even after his defeat of Ganon. He finally made his way and stood by the head priest of Nayru. He smiled at him and gave a slight bow and turned back. Music began to play as he looked up and watched as the crowd turned to greet the bride. Zelda appeared, the sight of her stunning Link as she approached him. Link couldn't hide the grin on his face. She finally made her way to the altar and smiled as she made eye contact with Link.
"You all may now sit." The priest spoke out to the crowd. "We have gathered heard today to celebrate a monumental occasion in the history of our people. We are here to witness the marriage of Zelda, the bearer of the triforce of wisdom and of course our princess to the Hero of Time and holder of the triforce of courage, Link. Turn and grab one another's hand." Link and Zelda faced one another and held each others hand. "Due to the unique circumstances of the two participating, we shall not worry about rings as Hyrulian lore tells of the binding ceremony that will be used instead. Now let us begin. Zelda, do you agree upon this very ceremony, to always care and love Link, through perils of war, disease and famine, to always love and cherish him for who he is?"
"I do." Zelda spoke out and smiled at Link.
"Now Link, do you agree upon this very ceremony, to always care and love Zelda, through perils of war, disease and famine, to always love and cherish her for who she is?"
"You bet I do!" Link emphatically proclaimed. Everyone in attendance couldn't help but laugh at his response.
"Well with power appointed in me by the goddess Nayru, I pronounce you husband and wife." The priest said as he watched their hands begin to glow gold. Both Link and Zelda could feel themselves become part of one another. The two triforce pieces were now shared between them, uniting them.
"Without further a do, you may now kiss your bride." The priest echoed out. Link leaned in and kissed Zelda. The crowd rose to their feet and roared in happiness at the sight. Link and Zelda separated and turned to face the crowd and wave. It was at this moment Link could feel a familiar presence. He looked down the aisle to see the Fierce Deity's spirit running toward him. Link looked puzzled and looked back to Zelda to find her staring back at him with bright yellow eyes.
"What in hell?!" A tentacle seized him and sent him flying into the crowd.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to inform you that this wedding went without a hitch but now it is my turn to have my joyous occasion." A spastic voice screeched out.
The entity forced its way out of Zelda's body. The crowd had broken out in a panic. Some tried to flee but were caught by a whip and thrown back towards the sight of the wedding.
"In case you have forgotten, I am Majora. You think I would really be defeated so easily?! Are you people nothing but fools!? Consider yourselves lucky as I am only her for...GWAHHH!" Majora eked out in pain as an arrow had pierced the side of his skull. He gripped the arrow and ripped it out of his skull. He turned to look where the arrow had come from before he was greeted by an arrow to the eye.
"You're really starting to get on my fucking nerves kid!" Majora yelled as he gripped the newest arrow and ripped it out.
"You were obliterated! How are you still here?!" Link roared back at him.
"Is it not simple? During Zelda's precious time sleeping while you were gone I planted myself in her. What better way to counter your plan?! You can't kill hate boy! All I had to do was grow inside of her and wait for my moment to strike!? But that isn't important this time we'll play this game on my turf." Majora snapped and shot his finger to the sky opening a portal. He was grabbed a hold of Zelda and was sucked through the portal. The people looked on in horror and looked at Link as he stood in shock watching his bride being kidnapped. He finally broke from his horror and ran right below the portal before being sucked through. Link could feel himself being stretched and shaken by the portal. The speed with which he was flying made him nauseous. He finally felt the speed come to a screeching halt as he hit the the dirt of an alleyway. He let out a grunt in pain as he grabbed his chest and began to slowly drag himself to his feet. He looked around and saw dimly lit torches with girls practicing dance moves in front of them. He continued to survey his surroundings seeing a gate with a guard in front. This guard was unlike others he had seen. His armor looked outdated and his sword did not seem threatening. Link began to walk and made his way towards the crowded town square. Link moved through the crowd slowly until he finally couldn't will himself through the waves of people any longer. He saw an old man dressed in exuberant garb and tapped his shoulder.
"Excuse me sir, could you tell me why all these people are here in Castle Town?" Link was barely able to get out.
"Castle Town? My boy you've been hitting the Chateau Romani. This is the countdown of the Carnival of Time!"
"Carnival of Time...that means I'm"
"Home." The Fierce Deity chimed in as he appeared next to Link.