The Odds of Life Disclaimer: I don't own the Legend of Zelda or its characters. Its so sad...just kidding!

Rumors are spreading around Hyrule. Supposedly, the princess has been missing for fifteen years. Two forces set out to find her...one good, one evil. It turns out that the princess is on Earth, and completely unaware of her destiny until our favorite hero shows her the path to the truth.

Chapter One:

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Trouble was brewing in the Sacred Realm. Thousands of Ganondorf's minions started gathering to discuss the current news of the princess missing from Hyrule. A voice rumbled across the room like approaching thunder. "No doubt it was Rauru's doing..." All eyes turned towards the altar, where a darkened figure stood. "That old fool will learn to regret what he has done..." Out from the shadows, none other than Ganondorf himself appeared. He had a mysterious grin on his face, his eyes glowing their infamous amber color.

Many creatures whispered amongst themselves, curious as to what kind of plan thier master had in mind. One stepped forward. "Lord Ganondorf," He called out, almost bemused, "what is it that you are proposing?"

Slowly, the Evil King turned to the moblin. "You," he said, somewhat laughing as he spoke, "are going to create a diversion, while a few others along with myself, will slip out of this hell-forsaken realm and take a small trip to a place called Earth..."

Some stared in disbelief. How were they going to attract attention from the sages long enough to let Ganon out? Others grimaced, others even laughed."This plan will not fail..." snapped the Prince of Darkness, which got everyone's attention, "for if it does, I will make sure none of you will ever see the light of day agin."

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"Link? Wake up Link...." "Grupnils..." "Link, come on!" "Waahhsipt...?" "LINK!" "No! Oh..I'm awake..." "Yea," called a very angry fairy, "now lets go! Rauru wished to speak with you!" The tired 17 year old rolled out of bed, hitting his head on the table in the process. "Ouch! Damnit! Go on, Navi, I'll be out in a minute."

Navi, being overly disappointed at the boy's behavior, turned a bright red, then unwillingly flew out the door. "Fine! Make it snappy, Link!"

Link grimaced at his head, then turned to put on a fresh tunic, some new tights, and his boots. After getting that on, he added his weapons and shield. I'll have to have Saria make me some of her special tonic for this blasted headache before I leave.....

Once Link stepped out of his treehouse, he put on a warm smile. He was always placid at the sight of the forest; the children laughing, the fairies twinkling, it was all so serene. With a quick brush of his hand, he pushed back the blonde bangs that hung in his face and started down the latter.

"Well, it's about time sleeping beauty crawled out from his shell!" Link grinned. Navi always had a certain spunky sarcasm within her, even though she could get utmost annoying."Hey Navi, before we set out on our little journey, do you mind stopping at Saria's house? This headache is killing me." "Yea, yea...but don't get your tights in a rut. And as I recall, your the one who caused that headache-" "Whatever, Nav!" Link said laughing as he ran over to Saria's house. Immature, clod-brained kid! Oh well... Navi sighed softly as she wearily floated over to join him.

"Ya know, Linkie, you could really hurt yourself if you keep rolling off that bed..." giggled Saria as she put on some black cohosh to sooth his aching. "Saria, how do you collect all of these plants?!" asked a rather amazed Link. "It's like a kid in a candy store..." joked Navi, who was glad to use some more of her clever comments. "Yes, Navi...it sure is...but as the Forest Sage, I have a lot of spare time to pick plants for my medicines..."

"Oh! Here you go, Link...it's hot, so be careful-" "Don't worry, Saria. I'm no wuss...YEOW! This is HOT! Get me some water!" Saria just sighed, got up and slowly fetched him a mug of water. "Owowowowowowowowowowowowow! N..Nav....Navi! Please help!" "Oh hang on...Saria's coming; I told you not to get your tights in a rut!"

Saria came skipping back with a mug filled with ice cold water, knowing Link would pull off something that stupid."Here ya go!" Link greedily gulped it down, then gasped for air. "Ah....thanks a bunch....say, Navi and I should get going, Rauru wants me for some odd reason..."

Saria's heart skipped a beat. Is it time already to retrieve the princess?! Goddesses...I must get to the temple... "Hey, uh, Saria? Are you okay?" Saria quickly snapped out of her thoughts. "Oh, wha? Yes, I'm fine. You must go now, Link. I have to be off to the Forest Temple..."

Saria ran off, leaving an impatient Navi and a confused Link. "Why did she- " "No time for that, Link! Now lets get going!" "Where will we meet him, Navi?" Navi turned a bright red again. "At the Temple of Time, you idiotic, inconcievable-" "Alright! Alright! Lets go, then!"

Link ran back to his house and untied Epona. "Come on, girl...lets go..." Hopping onto Epona, Link guided her to the exit of the forest, hoping that Saria was ok......

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Why is that boy fooling around? He should've been here by now if he hadn't bumped his accursed head...

Rauru stood at the head of the altar, pacing every now and then. He needed to discuss matters of the princess with Link.... Again, he turned to his viewing pool, and saw Link half-way across the field, approaching at a steady pace to the Castle Town entrance. Ah, he is coming... he had better arrive here soon... I must send him off before word gets out inside of the Sacred Realm....

He wished with all of his heart he could see inside of the realm with his viewing pool, but the darkness would not let him...not now, not ever. Rauru sighed, and began pacing once again near the grand door...hoping Link would arrive soon. Then, out in the town, he could hear a horses' hooves and what sounded like a woman screaming.

"You had better get back here and buy every last piece of fruit my my stand you just knowcked down, or I'll have my husband break your neck...."

Rauru smiled. He knew Link was coming, after all.

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Well? How was it? I really needed a good story, and BAM! I thought of one! I will be a human dictionary to those of you without a big vocabulary! You might know it, though! Idk, w/e!

Bemused: deeply absorbed in thought; confused

And another thing...some of you probably know my name is Katie, but this IS NOT me in the story! Carter isn't my last name, either...so don't be all, OMG another stupid girl who wants to be in a LOZ game/story/whatever!

And don't worry, Katie will be in the next chapter, I think! don't say, wow. the summary doesn't even go with the bloody story! (Yes, I do have British blood in me XD) yes, it will! Next chapter up soon! Its summer!

R&R please! Questions/Comments/Constructive Criticism will all be deeply appreciated!