ThePrimagen: Greetings everyone! I decided to write this chapter because I got bored! I have nothing much to say but thank you for those who reviewed by story and enjoy!

Disclaimers: I do not own Zelda! But it would be cool if I did!

Chapter Three: The Past

Link woke up the next morning and stretched out his arms. Since he slept on a bed instead of the cold ground of the forest, he was very well rested. "So Link, should we get going and see what we could find?" asked Navi.

"In a minute, just let me get ready," Link answered her. Picking up his equipment and adjusting it, he headed for the door of his room. Before he could open it, Reno came in with his breakfast.

"Good morning, Link! Did you rest well? You are not leaving so soon, are ya?" Reno asked.

Smiling, Link answered, "Yes, I did, thank you for letting me sleep here." His smile sank a bit. "I really should get going… but before I do, what was it that you couldn't tell me yesterday?"

Reno gave Link his breakfast and replied, "Ah yes, I almost forgot! I guess when you get as old as me, you just simply don't remember things as you used to." The old man laughed at the boy's look of confusion. "It's okay, my boy. No need to answer to that,"

Link simply nodded as Navi floated onto his shoulders, both waiting to hear what Reno had to say.

However, the elder remained silent. It was only after Link finished with his breakfast that he pushed for the information. "Reno… Please tell us. What happened here? Where is everyone?"

"One question at a time Link." Reno told him with another smile, "I will answer any question that you have in due time. For now, I will tell you what happened to this town." Bringing in a chair, he began to tell his story, "About five years ago, this town was a quiet peaceful village. Many people lived here and were happy. We had everything we needed: A wide open field for children to play, farms to grow our crops, special ingredients from the Lost Woods that you went through to make special medicines and potions. However, there was something we were not prepared for. Some unknown shadow creatures attacked our village."

Link interrupted, "Do you mean the Sheikah?"

"No Link, I do not think it was the Sheikah, I believe it was something else. The Sheikahs were loyal and respectful people according to Hyrule legends. Then again, I do not know much of the Sheikahs. We believe that it might be the enemies of the Sheikahs, another race, but no one knows who they are." Link nodded and listened as Reno continued with his story. "Anyway, we had no weapons and armor to defend ourselves with, so we had to use anything that was available to us. Pitch forks, shovels, hand knives, Deku Nuts, Deku Sticks, you name it. Many people died in the streets and their homes of this town. Men, woman, and even children were slaughtered… It was a living nightmare… After it was over, the survivors started to move to someplace safer, similar to this one, and started to build a new town there. It's called Olarha Village. This time around, weapons and armor were made available to protect themselves with, as well as many other things this town once had. However, they also wanted to move someplace close to the Lost Woods to make their medicines and potions, so they chose a spot about twenty miles north from here."

"Why didn't you go with them as well?" Navi asked.

"Because my little friend, I was born here and I will die here." With a smirk, he added, "You two were lucky I did stay here or else you might be ending up sleeping in the Lost Woods again until you reach the town I told you about!"

Link and Navi laughed. "So where is Hyrule located?" Link asked.

Reno replied, "Hyrule is located eight miles southeast from here, if you keep going without stopping, then you will get there before nightfall."

"Thank you for everything Reno… we really should get going now."

"Alright Link, safe travels! Perhaps one day we will meet again." Link nodded and they both shook hands again. Saying their good-byes, they left the house.

Link going into the stable and opening the gate to Epona's stall, he mounted her and was off. "I hope Reno fed you before he brought me breakfast…"

Link took Reno's advice and kept going without stopping. If Reno was right, then he would reach Hyrule before nightfall. He was looking forward to see all his friends and especially Zelda again.

Then something caught his eye. Pulling Epona to a stop, he saw a large tablet near the edge of a lake, the Triforce Insignia glowing on the stone.

Curious, Link hopped off his horse, and tried to read it. Unfortunately, it was written in an ancient language that Link couldn't understand, and not only that, but it almost appeared to be brand new. However, the abundant moss surrounding the area clearly told him that the place was centuries old. "Navi, can you make this out?"

After examining it for a few moments, she replied "I can't make anything out of this, but I can't shake the feeling that these markings seem…"

"Seem like what?"

"I don't know, they just look… familiar somehow…"

ThePrimagen: Sorry everyone, I decided that this is a good place to leave a cliffhanger. I need to rethink my thought for the next chapter. It's been busy where I live so you all might have to wait awhile. I will try to update as soon as I can, ok? So, until then, Please R&R!