Note: I know that the Zelda64 series (that happens) in the game isn't original because
just that, it happens in the game and you know what is going to happen. But I have been
looking for someone to write a fanfic like this for a while and C.S. Lewis (he wrote the
Narnia Chronicles and other religious titles) said that he writes things because nobody
else would write them (not exact words). Anyway, it's like novels about movies. Only
this is a fanfic about a game. And I know my grammar stinks.
NoteII: Impa's mother will be Old Impa. The Impa we know will be Young Impa. I will
only use that when both of them are together.
Zelda could see the Gerudos heading for the castle. "They are not keeping this attack
secret so they must believe they enough forces to overcome our guards. Unfortunately
they are right," though Zelda. The Gerudos were screaming and yelling on the way.
They were just past Lon Lon Ranch so they had a ways to go. But the masses of female
warriors were easily visible in Zelda's bedroom tower.

Knock knock knock. "Come in," said Zelda. Impa walked into the room with her battle
armor on.
"Come on Princess Zelda. We have a chance of escape if we leave quickly," said Impa.
"No, we cannot leave just yet," replied Zelda sternly.
"Princess Zelda come on! As your godmother and your guardian I am telling you to
come here!" screamed Impa impatiently.
"As your princess I am ordering you to wait!" screamed Zelda equally impatient. "We
must wait for Link. I need to give him the Ocarina of Time. I have already left a message
for him in it if I am not able to teach him the song myself."
"Alright. We can wait. But if worse come to worse we have to leave," replied Impa.

Zelda turned back to the window and watched the Gerudos approach. One horse was
pulling ahead of the rest. A cape was flowing behind the rider.
"Impa is that?" asked Zelda nervously.
"Yes, it is. We can still leave if you want," answered Impa.
"No. Hopefully Link will get back on time," said Zelda. Zelda sat down her bed and
held the ocarina close to her. Impa watched the Gerudos until the reached the gate to the
Town Market. Then she sat next to Zelda.
"Go held fight. You're not doing any good here," said Zelda softly.
"I'm doing more than you know," answered Impa. After several minutes of listening to
swords bang against shields and the screams of the injured, Gerudo and Hylian alike,
Zelda got up.
"Its time to go. Hopefully we'll see Link on our way out," said Zelda. Impa got up and
walked with Zelda.

The Gerudos hadn't reached the castle yet. They were all trying to get past the Hylian
guards in the market. Zelda and Impa quickly reached the stables and got onto Impa's
white horse, Shulta. They walked slowly until the reached the battle. Then they went at
a gallop. The battle was horrible. Bodies were lay everywhere with arrows, swords, and
daggers sticking out of them. Arrows were flying everywhere and it was Impa could do
to keep her or Zelda from getting hit. The horse was foaming at the mouth from dodging
left and right.
Zelda nearly died of fright from an evil voice screaming, "Everyone get the princess!
That is what we are here for, to get the Ocarina of Time!" Ganondorf turned on his black
horse and chased after Zelda and Impa. He was the only one since the other Gerudos
were in battle with a Hylian.
"Stop! If you surrender I might keep you alive as a slave instead of killing you!" said
Ganondorf. Right after he said that black clouds covered the sky and it started to rain.
Lightning streaked the sky.
"Let the drawbridge down! I'm getting Princess Zelda out! Let the drawbridge down!"
screamed Impa at the guard who decided to stay by the drawbridge instead of getting into
the battle. The drawbridge was lowered and Shulta ran across it. Out of the corner of her
eye she saw Link staring in awe.
"Link!" screamed Zelda as she twisted around and threw the Ocarina of Time as hard as
she could. It was a little too hard and landed in the moat but Link could get it later.
Zelda watched as long as she could. The last thing she saw was Link pulling out his
sword.
"He's so brave," thought Zelda. But then she couldn't see them. But just a moment later
she heard a scream.
"Oh no!" screamed Zelda.
"Its OK Zelda," said Impa. "He's a strong boy. I doubt Ganondorf actually injured
Link."
"I hope you're right," replied Zelda.

After several days of riding on Shulta without stopping except for eating, sleeping,
drinking, and other things, Zelda finally asked where they were going.
"We are going to my mother's house. Remember all those times I said I had business is
another country? I was coming to see her," answered Impa.
"Your mother? I would like to meet her. Is she kind?" asked Zelda.
"Yes, she is very kind. She has always wanted to meet you also. But she is very ill and
has recently lost her sight and she can barely hear anything. Even if you get right up to
her ear and scream with all your might she would only hear a whisper," said Impa.
"Why haven't you taken me to see her before?" wondered Zelda.
"I've tried. But you insisted on staying in case Link came back," replied Impa. "Of
course it would be more comfortable than this. We would have packed more
appropriately and brought your own horse, Zeena."
"I wonder how Zeena is. I hope she wasn't stolen by one of those nasty Gerudos. I
would hate to think of her being forced to go into battle or being used to carry stolen
goods away," said Zelda.
"She's alright," assured Impa.
Ganondorf was already taking advantage of the power he stole from the Sacred Realm
(Zelda64: The Last Spiritual Stone). He had completely destroyed Hyrule Castle and
built his own tower from its ruins. Inside he was putting a search party together.
"Find Zelda! When I touched the Triforce it spread into three pieces! I only have one. I
need the other two. I have the Triforce of Power but I need the Triforce of Courage and
the Triforce of Wisdom. Zelda more than likely has the Triforce of Wisdom. I bet that
kid has the Triforce of Courage. But I shall get that in due time. Now go and get the
former Princess of Hyrule!" screamed Ganondorf. All of the assorted creatures in
Ganondorf's throne room saluted and left. After that Ganondorf continued what he was
doing. He started to play his piano.
"Haaaaaaa. I do so enjoy this," said Ganondorf.
Zelda and Impa came to a small cottage with a maid watering some flowers. "How is
she?" Impa asked the maid.
"She is getting weaker everyday," answered the maid. The maid then looked at Zelda.
"Is that the princess?"
"Yes, I am Princess Zelda," said Zelda.
"Oh! I am terribly sorry my highness," said the maid who began to curtsy.
"Oh please don't. I never liked that highness stuff. What is your name?" asked Zelda.
"My name is Shetara," answered Shetara.
"Nice to meet you," said Zelda.
"Come on Zelda," said Impa. Impa led Zelda into the cottage.

The cottage had three rooms. A living room, a kitchen, and a bedroom.
"Where does Shetara sleep?" asked Zelda.
"She lives in a separate cottage and comes here everyday to take care of Mother,"
answered Impa.
"Oh," said Zelda. They stepped into the bedroom.

Against the wall was a bed with an old woman. She had little hair and was very ugly but
she was wearing a smile. Impa walked over to her and tapped her on the shoulder.
"Hello? Is that you Shetara?" asked Impa's mother in a weak scratchy voice.
Impa leaned toward her mother's ear and yelled, "It is me, Mother. Impa, your daughter.
I've brought the princess with me."
"Impa? You brought the princess? Come here and yell in my ear," said Impa's mother.
Zelda leaned in close and yelled, "Hello. This is I, Princess Zelda."
"Hello Zelda. Let me touch your young fine skin so I can remember what is was like to
be young," said Impa's mother. Zelda put her hand next to the old Shiekah's hand. The
old woman's smile grew even wider. Zelda thought it strange for a smile to be on such a
weak face. Most of the old sick people Zelda had seen were poor and had lived horrible
lives. Impa's mother must have lived a good life to be on the brink of death and happy.
"This might seem rude but could you tell me about your life? And your name?" asked
Zelda.
"That is not a rude question dear Zelda. Impa was named after me. I am also called
Impa," answered the old Impa.
"What about your life? How was your life?" asked Zelda.
"My life was OK I guess. It depends on your point of view. You might think my life
was dreadful since you've lived in a castle with people catering to you all your life.
While in my case I had to most everything for myself once my own mother and father
died in a battle against the Gerudo. I wasn't very old then. Maybe four years old. Old
enough to know that I once had parents but too young to remember their personalities or
what they looked like. My uncle and aunt took me in and took care of me. They also
taught me how to fight. But I guess I can't much anymore huh?" said Old Impa. She
then laughed. It was a weak laugh but it was a true laugh and a hearty laugh. Zelda was
thinking she might like this lady.
"Anyway," Old Impa continued. "They taught me to fight and to do things by myself. It
wasn't that they didn't care about me, it's just that once they taught me to cook I had to
cook by myself for myself just as my uncle had to cook for only my uncle or my aunt had
to cook for only my aunt. That is of course only if everybody was healthy and was able
to cook.
"I had to get my own job and pay for my own food also. They gave me my first job
themselves cleaning the house. They paid me several Rupees a day depending on how
dirty the house was and how much work I did."
"That sounds horrible!" said Zelda.
"Zelda!" scolded Young Impa.
"I'm sorry. But I can't imagine having to do everything for themselves. Even poor
children's parents helped them. And even I do not have everything being done by
someone else," said Zelda.
"But it was all I knew. It was my life. And they were kind. They were just getting me
ready for adult life. It really helped. I gave the same training to Impa. It must have
helped since she was taking care of two people instead of just one," said Old Impa.
"What about your husband? What was his name? What was he like?" asked Zelda.
"Impa? Impa! Impa what's wrong with your mother?"
"Don't worry. She just fell asleep. It happens sometimes. Leave her be for now," said
Young Impa.

Zelda walked out of the bedroom and into the small living room. She looked outside and
saw that it was later than she realized and that she felt a little tired also. She sat in a small
rocking chair and fell asleep.

Her dreams were very disturbing. She saw a phantom version of Ganondorf plaguing the
Kokiri with monsters. She saw a dragon terrorizing Goron City. She saw Zora's
Domain, frozen. She saw a horrible monster destroying Kakariko Village. She saw two
witches in a temple in the desert, to fight off all the monsters was one Hylian named the
Hero of Time, and a Shiekah to aid him.

"Zelda!" cried Impa. "Are you alright?"
Zelda woke up and turned to Impa.
"I want to train," said Zelda.
"What do you mean?" asked Impa.
"Train to fight. I had another prophecy. It told of Hyrule's destiny. We have seven
years to train me," answered Zelda.
"What is Hyrule's destiny?" asked Impa.
"I'm not sure. I just have a feeling. It was not as clear as my first one saying that Link
will save Hyrule. It's not as stable," replied Zelda.
"Alright then. We will begin training tomorrow. Go back to sleep," said Impa. Zelda
closed her eyes and again fell asleep.

It seemed only a moment later when Zelda was woken up.
"Wake up. Here are your training clothes. Meet me out back when you are dressed,"
said Impa handing Zelda clothes made of leather. Zelda got up and looked at the clothes.
It was purple leather. A thick cloth covered the front of the shirt. The cloth had a purple
eye on it. There was also a hood. Zelda quickly put the clothes on and ran outside.

"Do not consider me your protector or guardian. I am now your trainer and anything I
say goes. Got it?" asked Impa.
"Yes ma'am," said Zelda who had never seen this side of Impa before, although soldiers
had talked of it.
"This training will include pain. You cannot quit. There will not be any breaks," said
Impa.

Impa then ran at Zelda then quickly kicked her in the stomach with a swift sidekick
followed by an uppercut to the chin. Zelda fell on her back. Impa immediately jumped
and landed by Zelda's head. Impa then pulled out a dagger and put it on Zelda's throat.
"That is called the Shamla technique. It used to surprise an enemy. The Shiekah used it
when spying on an enemy base," explained Impa.
Zelda held up her hand to Impa. "Help me up," said Zelda. Impa grabbed her hand and
lifted up until Zelda was hanging in the air. Impa grabbed Zelda's head and kneed her.
"Aah!" screamed Zelda. Zelda fell to the ground holding her nose. Impa picked Zelda
up. Blood was streaming in between Zelda's fingers.
"That is enough for one day. I guess I went to rough for the first day," said Impa. Zelda
didn't answer for she was scared that if she opened her mouth she might start crying.

Impa took Zelda back into the cottage and took care of her nose.

Over the next few weeks Zelda learned several Shiekah techniques. She also learned
how to play the hard and how to duel with swords, daggers, and staffs. She also learned
how to use bows and arrows and other weapons. As one year passed, the hiding Hylians
decided to show them selves and started a war that would soon be called the Imprisoning
War. Not only were Hylians fighting but also so were the Shiekah, the Gorons, and the
Zora. The Kokiri were not able to fight since if they left they would die.

Old Impa was slowly getting worse. Young Impa was convinced that her mother's time
was going to end soon.
"How is she?" Impa asked Shetara.
"She is very weak, weaker than she was. She cannot hear at all anymore. The loudest
she can talk is just above a whisper," answered Shetara sadly. Zelda was depressed over
Old Impa. In the past year they had grown into great friends. Zelda would sit by Old
Impa while listening to her tell Zelda about her life. Including the battles, which Zelda
was increasingly more interested in. Then Shetara was the only one allowed in Old
Impa's room.
"How long do you think she has?" Zelda asked Young Impa.
"I'd be surprised if she lived the rest of the day," said Impa.
"When she dies, could we go and fight? We're helping no one here except comforting
your mother, and even then we are not able to see her," said Zelda.
"I was already thinking about that. We do need to fight. We could not reveal ourselves
though. They are still looking for us," replied Impa. "And if they find us, it would be
end."
"Then we where disguises or something! I fell helpless just sitting here by your dying
watching the rest of Hyrule bow down to Ganondorf! We have to delay him for six
years," yelled Zelda.
"How do you get that we have to delay him for six years?" asked Impa.
"It has been about a year since had my prophecy right?" asked Zelda.
"Yes, and you said that we have seven years to train you. What are we training you for?"
said Impa.
"Remember The Legend of the Hero of Time?" asked Zelda.
"Yes, I do. Now answer my question!" said Impa.
"I am. Remember it says that when Hyrule is in danger the Hero of Time will come and
save it? I believe Link is that Hero of Time. He's supposed to save Hyrule," said Zelda.
"We thought he would. But he failed and Ganondorf got into the Sacred Realm and
grabbed hold of the Triforce, and Link disappeared," said Impa.
"No, Ganondorf couldn't have gotten all of the Triforce, for if he had, he would have
already taken Hyrule and wouldn't be looking for me. The Triforce must have split when
Ganondorf touched it and now he's looking for the rest of the pieces. I think he might
have the Triforce of Power. I don't know what he thinks I have but if I have it I won't let
him have it," said Zelda.
"I still don't see why we have to delay him for six more years," said Impa.
"I'm not sure, but I think that is when Link will return," answered Impa.
"Alright," said Impa. "We can fight. But we must think of disguises."
"Impa, what was your father's name?" asked Zelda.
"Shiek. Why?' replied Impa.
"That's going to be my name. Shiek," answered Zelda.
To be continued............