CHAPTER 1:
The Unknown
Date: 4th month 21st day of the year AD 1441
Everything was fine in the "New Hyrule." Link and Tetra were at Windfall Island to hang out at the Windfall Café. Link looked down into his bottle full of water...he stared at it. "Hey! Hello? Link! LINK!" Tetra yelled, "You've been staring at your water for over 5 hours! Man, I left to go see how the ship was doing, I come back and you're still staring. I then went over to see that rich guy and stole some of his money and I come back and you're still just staring!!! What's wrong with you!?" "Nothing...I'm just staring at water-" He stopped and started to stare at the water again. Tetra left. Link was thinking about Hyrule, and the King. He thought even Ganondorf, still there probably. A tear fell from his eye. It went down and landed in the water. What did he mean by new Hyrule?! Link was still wondering about the King's last words. This place is just a huge ocean! What could I do? I'm only 17 and everything has been the same!
Link continued to think. Tetra was with the crew partying. They told stories and sung pirate songs, but Link stayed at the Windfall Café, still just thinking. "Hey man are gonna leave? Cuz its getting late man and everyone has left and all." The Café owner, Kameha, said. "Oh! Yeah okay bye!" Link said walking out the door. He went to the ship. It was now around 2:36 AM. Tetra and the whole crew were asleep next to the embers of the once roaring fire. He took off his boots, gloves and hat and just lied down on the floor and fell asleep.
The Goddesses had begun to notice that their once beloved Hyrule was under the sea. They were starting to miss Hyrule. They knew that Nyrule was still protected but Hyrule lay in waste by now. Then they thought: maybe we could take away the ocean? And then let the islanders find out about Hyrule...hmm....
Date: 4th month 21st day of the year AD 1589
So many years went by. Link and Tetra had one son and a daughter. Their names were Zelda and Link.
Then one day the grounds shook, huge waves struck every island. People trembled with fear as the sea slowly lowered. Lower and lower the water level went. Finally it stopped. All the islanders looked down into the giant valley. They saw a muddy lake, ruins of stone buildings. A tower tumbled. They saw a large forest covered in mud and sand. Everything was destroyed. Only Link and Zelda knew what it was.
And as the People of the Islands went down the huge valley, they started to rebuild the place. The remade the castles, towns, replanted the forests, cleaned the lake. And during all this time, the descendants of Zelda scattered all over the land. Link didn't marry. He just settled down near the new growing forest. So nearly all trace of Link disappeared. Now the lands were revived. And everything settled. It has been over 100 years since the Great Sea receded.
Date: 7th month 5th day of the year AD 1692
Now archaeologists went to the remaining ruins of the old Hyrule Castle and learned much of its history. Who was the princess or What happened. They learned that the last ruler was girl named Princess Zelda. They publicly announced their findings and brought in artifacts to study. A descendant of Zelda was a girl and her name was Zelda. She saw what the archaeologists said, but actually she already knew. For the descendants passed down all knowledge of Ancient Hyrule. She was getting older and since there was no other who was to rule the land, she became Princess of Hyrule. Her brother became the Prince. Her father, the King, and her mother, the Queen.
The Goddesses saw that the new People of Hyrule flourished and prospered. So one day, they brought down the Triforce and told deeper secrets to Zelda and her family. They told about the battle with Link and Ganondorf. They then told about earlier days. They told about the creation of the Triforce, and the world, and also the main Hero always appearing when needed. And with the name Link. Then after explaining much other things, they told about Nyrule, the land just north of Hyrule. They said how it has been living all these long years. Nyrule was actually forgotten around the time when the Hero of Time came. So that is mainly why the King didn't destroy it also.
The Goddesses then told Zelda to send a group over there to bring back news and restore the peace between the lands. So Zelda did. And at that very time, there was a boy. He was an apprentice to a Sword Master. He also learned the bow, and many other weapons. His name was Link. He lived with his uncle, a woodsman, on the edge of the new Kokiri Forest. And at that very time that Princess Zelda was making a group to go to Nyrule, Link was in The Market, with goods to trade. He was also getting supplies and was entering the Castle to go see the Sword Master and practice. Princess Zelda saw him and knew immediately, just by his look: Tall, in green clothes and pointy hat, brown gloves and boots, belt, shield, and a long sword, that he was Link. She went to him: "Is your name Link?" Zelda asked. "Uh yes, yes it is," Link replied. "Okay. Well I have been searching for a person to lead this group to Nyrule. And you looked perfect for the job," Zelda said. "And I am asking if you accept the offer?" "Um well I'm going to the Sword Master to learn the way of the sword. I'm an apprentice. I can't just leave him!" Link said, "So I'm not really sure I can accept, or even have a chance." "I could tell him. We are actually good friends, the Sword Master and I. I bet he will let you go for this." "Well okay lets go see." Link said. So they walked to the Sword Master's room. "Hello and welcome!" Said the Sword Master, "Come in Link! Oh? And look! Princess Zelda! What brings you here with Link?" He asked. "Well," started Zelda, "I have invited him to lead my little travel group that will be setting off for Nyrule. And since he was an apprentice of yours, as I heard from him, I have come to ask that you let him go for this." "Oh yes, Link," the Sword Master turned to Link, "You have become a fine swordsman. I have been very pleased at you. I may be harsh and tough at times, but that is only because I want to push you to your limits. You have done very good for your level. In fact I have a present for you." He got up and walked to a long box. It was polished neatly. On it was a jade tablet that was wrapped with ribbon around the whole box.
Link un wrapped the ribbon and read: To: Link From: The Sword Master, Dashu. Link then opened the wooden box and his he smiled. It was an iron long sword. It was so shiny that even in the dim of the room, it glowed brightly. Link could see himself smiling at the long sword. The hilt had a red leather. And there was a ruby inlay of some words on the blade. It was in Ancient Hyrulian. Link looked at it trying to translate the cryptic symbols. "It says: The Ruby Blade: Vesalo," the Sword Master said to Link. Zelda stared at it in wonder. "What about the Master Sword Link? Oh wait never mind. We wouldn't want to risk taking it out of Ganondorf's head. It may bring him back to life." Zelda said with a shiver. So Link went off to the Castle Meeting Room with Zelda. He went through many passages of giant stone halls. There were really worn out pictures of Zelda's ancestors on the walls. Finally Link and Zelda got to a giant wooden door that slowly opened inward. Inside was a fire and three tables with men sitting next to them feasting and talking. There was a window of stain glass to the left and to the right was another wooden door, but it was smaller.
The people there welcomed Link and introduced themselves: A man big and bulky with brown hair and eyes got up and said, "I am Wesley, I come from here in The Market and I am a blacksmith." Another man got up as Wesley sat down. "I am Peter, I come from the Lake. I am a Fisherman." Peter was skinnier than Wesley, he had brown hair with some black in it and his eyes were a cold, dark green. Peter sat down next to Wesley and another man stood up. "I am Paul, I am from the Lake too, and I am a Merchant." Paul sat down near the fire. He had black hair with light brown eyes. They glittered in the light of the fire. He was taller than everyone in the room. And he had the same build as Peter. Another man stood up. "I am Alex, I live near the forest. I am a woodsman." Alex looked stronger than everyone there. He had light brown hair mixed with blond hair. He was a little taller than Wesley. Then a short man stood up. "I am Gloid, I am from the Mountain, and I am a miner." He sat down near Alex. He had a long red-brown beard. He was strong too. He had an ax with him and wore a leather belt that had a huge buckle. And the last man stood up: "I am Tom, I am a miner and friend of Gloid." He looked like Gloid too. But he looked older. He had a pick with him and a shorter red-brown beard. He sat down next to Gloid. Zelda then gave Link a map of half of the mountains and said, "Here is a map of a path up the mountains. I hope it helps you. And remember since you are the leader, you will have to make sure there is no arguing or anything." Link took it.
It was early in the morning. The sun wasn't even up and the dew and mist was thick and cold. Link checked that their pony's straps were tight enough to hold the food, extra clothes, and matches and wood. Also it held water bags. Wesley and Paul filled the water bags and Peter and Gloid got some more clothes. Tom helped Link with the weapons and they planned what they would do when they got out of the map. Zelda said good bye once they got out of The Market gates. Link turn north with compass and lantern in hand and they headed north.
They were getting to the mountains now. Their path slowly got steeper as they went up and up them mountain. It was getting cold in the fog. But once they got past the fog, they could see the sun rising above the horizon. It shone brightly on their faces and gave them hope. They still went higher and higher until they were walking in snow. It was only two inches deep so it didn't stop them. They stopped and had a frugal breakfast and moved on.
The fog was beginning to clear and they could see a valley. In the middle of the valley was what appeared to be a village! The Company went down the mountain and into the valley. After about an hour of running down the mountain side, they got to the village.
Date: 4th month 21st day of the year AD 1441
Everything was fine in the "New Hyrule." Link and Tetra were at Windfall Island to hang out at the Windfall Café. Link looked down into his bottle full of water...he stared at it. "Hey! Hello? Link! LINK!" Tetra yelled, "You've been staring at your water for over 5 hours! Man, I left to go see how the ship was doing, I come back and you're still staring. I then went over to see that rich guy and stole some of his money and I come back and you're still just staring!!! What's wrong with you!?" "Nothing...I'm just staring at water-" He stopped and started to stare at the water again. Tetra left. Link was thinking about Hyrule, and the King. He thought even Ganondorf, still there probably. A tear fell from his eye. It went down and landed in the water. What did he mean by new Hyrule?! Link was still wondering about the King's last words. This place is just a huge ocean! What could I do? I'm only 17 and everything has been the same!
Link continued to think. Tetra was with the crew partying. They told stories and sung pirate songs, but Link stayed at the Windfall Café, still just thinking. "Hey man are gonna leave? Cuz its getting late man and everyone has left and all." The Café owner, Kameha, said. "Oh! Yeah okay bye!" Link said walking out the door. He went to the ship. It was now around 2:36 AM. Tetra and the whole crew were asleep next to the embers of the once roaring fire. He took off his boots, gloves and hat and just lied down on the floor and fell asleep.
The Goddesses had begun to notice that their once beloved Hyrule was under the sea. They were starting to miss Hyrule. They knew that Nyrule was still protected but Hyrule lay in waste by now. Then they thought: maybe we could take away the ocean? And then let the islanders find out about Hyrule...hmm....
Date: 4th month 21st day of the year AD 1589
So many years went by. Link and Tetra had one son and a daughter. Their names were Zelda and Link.
Then one day the grounds shook, huge waves struck every island. People trembled with fear as the sea slowly lowered. Lower and lower the water level went. Finally it stopped. All the islanders looked down into the giant valley. They saw a muddy lake, ruins of stone buildings. A tower tumbled. They saw a large forest covered in mud and sand. Everything was destroyed. Only Link and Zelda knew what it was.
And as the People of the Islands went down the huge valley, they started to rebuild the place. The remade the castles, towns, replanted the forests, cleaned the lake. And during all this time, the descendants of Zelda scattered all over the land. Link didn't marry. He just settled down near the new growing forest. So nearly all trace of Link disappeared. Now the lands were revived. And everything settled. It has been over 100 years since the Great Sea receded.
Date: 7th month 5th day of the year AD 1692
Now archaeologists went to the remaining ruins of the old Hyrule Castle and learned much of its history. Who was the princess or What happened. They learned that the last ruler was girl named Princess Zelda. They publicly announced their findings and brought in artifacts to study. A descendant of Zelda was a girl and her name was Zelda. She saw what the archaeologists said, but actually she already knew. For the descendants passed down all knowledge of Ancient Hyrule. She was getting older and since there was no other who was to rule the land, she became Princess of Hyrule. Her brother became the Prince. Her father, the King, and her mother, the Queen.
The Goddesses saw that the new People of Hyrule flourished and prospered. So one day, they brought down the Triforce and told deeper secrets to Zelda and her family. They told about the battle with Link and Ganondorf. They then told about earlier days. They told about the creation of the Triforce, and the world, and also the main Hero always appearing when needed. And with the name Link. Then after explaining much other things, they told about Nyrule, the land just north of Hyrule. They said how it has been living all these long years. Nyrule was actually forgotten around the time when the Hero of Time came. So that is mainly why the King didn't destroy it also.
The Goddesses then told Zelda to send a group over there to bring back news and restore the peace between the lands. So Zelda did. And at that very time, there was a boy. He was an apprentice to a Sword Master. He also learned the bow, and many other weapons. His name was Link. He lived with his uncle, a woodsman, on the edge of the new Kokiri Forest. And at that very time that Princess Zelda was making a group to go to Nyrule, Link was in The Market, with goods to trade. He was also getting supplies and was entering the Castle to go see the Sword Master and practice. Princess Zelda saw him and knew immediately, just by his look: Tall, in green clothes and pointy hat, brown gloves and boots, belt, shield, and a long sword, that he was Link. She went to him: "Is your name Link?" Zelda asked. "Uh yes, yes it is," Link replied. "Okay. Well I have been searching for a person to lead this group to Nyrule. And you looked perfect for the job," Zelda said. "And I am asking if you accept the offer?" "Um well I'm going to the Sword Master to learn the way of the sword. I'm an apprentice. I can't just leave him!" Link said, "So I'm not really sure I can accept, or even have a chance." "I could tell him. We are actually good friends, the Sword Master and I. I bet he will let you go for this." "Well okay lets go see." Link said. So they walked to the Sword Master's room. "Hello and welcome!" Said the Sword Master, "Come in Link! Oh? And look! Princess Zelda! What brings you here with Link?" He asked. "Well," started Zelda, "I have invited him to lead my little travel group that will be setting off for Nyrule. And since he was an apprentice of yours, as I heard from him, I have come to ask that you let him go for this." "Oh yes, Link," the Sword Master turned to Link, "You have become a fine swordsman. I have been very pleased at you. I may be harsh and tough at times, but that is only because I want to push you to your limits. You have done very good for your level. In fact I have a present for you." He got up and walked to a long box. It was polished neatly. On it was a jade tablet that was wrapped with ribbon around the whole box.
Link un wrapped the ribbon and read: To: Link From: The Sword Master, Dashu. Link then opened the wooden box and his he smiled. It was an iron long sword. It was so shiny that even in the dim of the room, it glowed brightly. Link could see himself smiling at the long sword. The hilt had a red leather. And there was a ruby inlay of some words on the blade. It was in Ancient Hyrulian. Link looked at it trying to translate the cryptic symbols. "It says: The Ruby Blade: Vesalo," the Sword Master said to Link. Zelda stared at it in wonder. "What about the Master Sword Link? Oh wait never mind. We wouldn't want to risk taking it out of Ganondorf's head. It may bring him back to life." Zelda said with a shiver. So Link went off to the Castle Meeting Room with Zelda. He went through many passages of giant stone halls. There were really worn out pictures of Zelda's ancestors on the walls. Finally Link and Zelda got to a giant wooden door that slowly opened inward. Inside was a fire and three tables with men sitting next to them feasting and talking. There was a window of stain glass to the left and to the right was another wooden door, but it was smaller.
The people there welcomed Link and introduced themselves: A man big and bulky with brown hair and eyes got up and said, "I am Wesley, I come from here in The Market and I am a blacksmith." Another man got up as Wesley sat down. "I am Peter, I come from the Lake. I am a Fisherman." Peter was skinnier than Wesley, he had brown hair with some black in it and his eyes were a cold, dark green. Peter sat down next to Wesley and another man stood up. "I am Paul, I am from the Lake too, and I am a Merchant." Paul sat down near the fire. He had black hair with light brown eyes. They glittered in the light of the fire. He was taller than everyone in the room. And he had the same build as Peter. Another man stood up. "I am Alex, I live near the forest. I am a woodsman." Alex looked stronger than everyone there. He had light brown hair mixed with blond hair. He was a little taller than Wesley. Then a short man stood up. "I am Gloid, I am from the Mountain, and I am a miner." He sat down near Alex. He had a long red-brown beard. He was strong too. He had an ax with him and wore a leather belt that had a huge buckle. And the last man stood up: "I am Tom, I am a miner and friend of Gloid." He looked like Gloid too. But he looked older. He had a pick with him and a shorter red-brown beard. He sat down next to Gloid. Zelda then gave Link a map of half of the mountains and said, "Here is a map of a path up the mountains. I hope it helps you. And remember since you are the leader, you will have to make sure there is no arguing or anything." Link took it.
It was early in the morning. The sun wasn't even up and the dew and mist was thick and cold. Link checked that their pony's straps were tight enough to hold the food, extra clothes, and matches and wood. Also it held water bags. Wesley and Paul filled the water bags and Peter and Gloid got some more clothes. Tom helped Link with the weapons and they planned what they would do when they got out of the map. Zelda said good bye once they got out of The Market gates. Link turn north with compass and lantern in hand and they headed north.
They were getting to the mountains now. Their path slowly got steeper as they went up and up them mountain. It was getting cold in the fog. But once they got past the fog, they could see the sun rising above the horizon. It shone brightly on their faces and gave them hope. They still went higher and higher until they were walking in snow. It was only two inches deep so it didn't stop them. They stopped and had a frugal breakfast and moved on.
The fog was beginning to clear and they could see a valley. In the middle of the valley was what appeared to be a village! The Company went down the mountain and into the valley. After about an hour of running down the mountain side, they got to the village.