The Legend of Zelda

The Legecy of A Legend

By
Matthew Davison

Prelude

Over many centuries and even mellinia, the land of Hyrule went through great and horrible times. Triumph and strife over power, and most importantly, the great power held within the Tri-Force. Throughout history there have been many heros to save this land from great evil, but their names faded with time, and only the tail of their adventures is remembered today. Even then, time exaggurated the stories into fantastic fairy tales as many believe them to be. But these legends and bedtime stories play out to be more fact than fiction, as the world is about to learn. The ages had changed, the times of Sword and Shield had come to an end with the advent of firearms. Hyrule Castle, once home to the royalty of Hyrule, now sits in near ruin. Abandoned for a mordernized castle on the shores of Lake Hylia. This castle is now a landmark for the kingdom. Slowly fading from existance like many of the great legends surrounding it. The family has held onto its namesake for many years. And the young princess Zelda, now sixteen years of age, is soon to rule over Hyrule, her father growing old now. One one rather storm filled night, reports that Lightning had struck the old castle tower. And for a few moments a glow eminated from within. Many believed it to just be a fire, that had gone out quickly. But the rains did not seem to relent for days. The king and his daughter soon there after went missing. Panic swept throughout the land. And thats where our story starts off. In a small home that had stood the test of time like the castle, a young boy lived. He did not know the purpose of his name, but soon he would learn that he shared the name with the greatest heros of legend, his own ancestors.

Chapter One

The small orb of light seemed to drift outside the window for a moment, before finding a way to get into the house, the fairy, a rare sight these days, drifted about the small one roomed house, and soon floated above Link. "Hey... Wake up! You must wake up! Hurry!" The fairy said urgently into Links ear.

"Huh?" Link said groggly sitting up, then he looked at the fairy, his eyes widening, "Wow! A fairy!"

"Listen!" The fairy said impatiently. "The princess Zelda and her father, the king, have been kidnapped. You are the only one able to get them back!"

"Why me?" Link asked.

"Your ancestors are those who protected this land. The namesake of legend is Link. The blood of the heros runs through your body. You are the only one who can stop the evil that is brooding." The fairy told him.
"But I do not have a weapon. What am I to use to fight?" He asked. "I dont have a weapon."

"What of that?" The fairy stated, rather annoyed now as she pointed to the old sword and shield on the wall.

"Those? Those are ancient weapons, nobody uses swords and shields anymore." Link protested.

"Ah, but ancient weapons are perfect for dealing with an ancient evil." The fairy responded, "Take up sword and shield, and fight for your kingdom and bloodline. First you must go to the Town of Kakariko, find the wiseman, He will be able to help you further your quest."

"But!..." Link started as the fairy flew off and left him. "Great..."

Link got up and rummaged through the old chest near the sword, finding an old tunic, and a lantern. "I guess this might keep me a bit dry." he said to himself as he grabbed the sword and shield off the wall.

He left his home, and looked up at the sky, the rain still falling as he made his way towards the town of Kakariko. Along the road he came near the old castle, looking at it for a moment, a guard approached from the bridge leading to the castle. The strange part is, he wore a suit of armor. "Hey kid... The road is closed. Why dont you go on home. Its pouring out here." The guard said.

"I have to go check on my uncle in Kakariko... He is ill and I am worried about him." Link said, pulling the excuse out of nowhere.

"I see. Whats with the sword and shield then boy?" The guard asked.

"These are his family treasures. He wanted to have them, so I am bringing them to him." Link said, the thought through his mind was that the guard would never believe it.

"I see. Well then, carry on. Just be careful... There are reports of monsters along the road." The guard said and returned to his post near the bridge.

Link breathed a sigh of relief, but then looked back at the guard once more, it was odd there being guards here. Maybe because of the lightning strike, they wanted to avoid anyone going in and getting hurt if there had been a fire. He shrugged and continued down the road to Kakariko. After another hour or so of travel, the town was in site. He hurried down into town and to the tavern frist. He walked to the bartender. "Hey kid, arent you too young to be in here?" The tender asked him.

"Im not looking for a drink... Just want to know where the wisemans house is." Link responded.

"Why would you want to talk to that crazy old man?" The tender laughed. "Go up two blocks and its the first one on the right, right on the corner."

"Thanks!" Link said on his way out the door.

He ran down the road, it was late at night, but he apparently had to do this. Just as he began to knock on the door it opened. "Are you the one?" The old man said looking at him.

"I guess... I was told to find you. I am..." Link started.

"Link!" The old man exclaimed, pulling the boy in.

"Yea... How did you know my name?" Link asked in shock.

"You are the descendent of the heros are you not? You sought me out to tell you how to save the princess did you not?" The wiseman ranted as he walked to the bookshelf, "Where is it... Where is it?"

"Where is what?" Link asked, hoping to help.

"Here!" The old man exclaimed pulling out an old dusty book. "Here it is..." He said upon opening it. "Many many years ago, this world was thrown into tribulation as the evil wizard Agahnim came to Hyrule and killed the king."

Link sat down to listen to the story, some of which he knew. "Unlike the fairytales which leave out the kings murder," the old man continued, "The king was killed, and Agahnim kept that fact hidden. He wanted to reach the sacred realm, the golden land. This land is the legendary land that the triforce shines over all. Well Agahnim opened the gateway for his true master and controller, Ganondorf. Ganondorf is the king of all evil, and has never truly been defeated. He is mellenia old, and continues to pop up throughout history when he can be released from either the sages seal, or ressurected from death itself. Ganondorf gained control of the Tri-Force but could not get back into the Lightworld. So he ruled for the time being over the sacred realm, warping and twisting it into a vile land of his own evil. Thus it became the Darkworld. Agahnim helped by captureing the seven descendents of the Sages, the seven maidens, including the Princess Zelda. And a great hero stood up to this. This hero's name was Link. He traveled to the darkworld, and rescued the maidens, and defeated Ganondorf. And brought peace back to Hyrule. But now it seems that this storm is a horrible omen. Ganondorf has risen again. And only the descendent of the true heros can stop him once again." The old man said, looking over link.

"So how do I do this? Do I just go and fight him?" Link asked.

The wiseman laughed. "With that pathetic weapon? I think not! You must travel to three temples, The Eastern Palace, hidden away to the far east of the land. The desert palace in the forboding deserts to the south west. And finally The Tower of Hera high atop Death Mountain. There is no time to waste! If Ganondorf gains access once again to the Darkworld, there is no telling what he may do with the triforce upon this world!" The wiseman said, shooing Link from the house. "Go to the library in the south of town, find a book called The Book of Mudora! This will help you later in your journey!"

Link nodded as he took off down the road, the storm was letting up finally. It was morning now, and the sun was finally shining over Hyrule for the first time in days.