The Legend of Zelda: On the Brink
Chapter 1: As Mere Mortals
Three lights pierced the darkness. The illumination of green, blue, and red mingled together but the sources of each shown independently. The presence of the Goddesses was powerful in the Temple of Light. They had lowered themselves to the mortal earth and a great aura was emitting from the Temple to show their attendance. In the form of mortals the Goddesses debated upon the situation at hand.
Nayru, the Goddess of Wisdom was secreting the greatest light of the three. Yet, she was simple. Her appearance was that of a commoner, but still that of a higher being. The dress she wore was a pure white and it was like silk blowing lightly from the breeze given off by the energy in the room. Blue embroidery traced the edges of the neckline and the sleeves. The pattern was the majestic symbol of the Zora's Sapphire traced by winds and rivers. Her azure hair flowed in the direction of the wind and it was held by nothing, adorned by no ornaments.
Farore, the Goddess of Courage stood to the head Goddess' left. Her green light was the palest but still mesmerizing. It brought peace among the group, the sense of calm bravery shone through her firm stance. Her clothing was little, a mere emerald tunic hung from her shoulders. The collar rose over her throat and it left her light olive shoulders bare. The bottom ended in tattered strings at her mid thighs and ivy was wrapped around her right leg down to her foot where the plant entwined itself with her toes. Her hair like the rest of her was shorter than that the other Goddesses. The jade locks were separated into thousands of tiny braids that fell only to her shoulders. Even the bangs that hung to her eyebrows were formed into braids. Even with her small height her stature was firm, with her hands folded neatly behind her back.
Din, the Goddess of Power stood loosely at the right hand side of Nayru. The alluring light that she gave off was burning like fire. The flames casting light upon the corner at her back and all around. Her right leg was extended out to the side, her hips favoring the left. Her right hand rested upon the shoulder it came from and the opposite hand rested on her firm backside. Her hair flowed like lava from the gold ring holding it atop her head. Several gold beads were sporadically placed in the fiery tresses. Large gold hoops hung from her earlobes, an inch thick necklace was placed around her neck and a triangular ruby was linked on to it. Her wrists were adorned with many gold and silver bracelets as were her ankles. She wore a body suit that clung to her like a second skin. It was a blazing red color matching that of her hair. It started at her chest, clinging strapless onto her body, and it ended at her mid thighs.
The only sound in the chamber was the humming and chiming of their serenity. Their deity was a splendor as they were even accompanied by their own fanfare. Finally, after allowing the other two to sort their thoughts and arguments, Nayru spoke. "Sisters." Her voice was soft and serene matching her appearance. "What do you suggest we do in this situation?" she asked opening the floor for debate.
Din spoke first. "Is it always our job to protect these mortals? All we ever do is intervene to make things better for them. If they cannot keep up with themselves than why must we save them yet again? I say we do nothing and let them figure it out for themselves."
"Din, you should not say such things," Farore said dropping her strict stature for the first time. "We are responsible for them. After all it was us who created them. Is it right for a child to buy a toy and then leave it out in the rain to rust? We frown upon that but we do it ourselves? It isn't right."
"Correction sister, it was you who created the mortals," Din retorted.
"Under the knowledge and acceptance of responsibility from the both of you…"
"That is enough," Nayru interjected. "This bickering is pointless. Farore is correct. We shan't create something and then leave it to die."
"It is not like we left them with nothing. We left them our power. The Triforce is in their hands. They should be able to use it to fight off this knew threat," Din argued.
"Remember sister, it is true that they have the Triforce, but they only have two parts. The other is locked away in the Scared Realm with Ganondorf. Yes, they have Wisdom and Courage, but because of a poor bearer they do not have the Power," Farore responded.
"If you are trying to blame this on me, then do not. Like you said before, the decision was made as a council. It was not solely my chose to entrust Ganondorf with the Triforce of Power. Still, it is not difficult to strip him of that possession."
"Are you suggesting sister, that we entitle another to the Triforce of Power?" Nayru asked, her sapphire eyes gazing upon her sister's.
"That is exactly what I am suggesting," Din answered solemnly.
"And who do you suggest?" asked Farore. "We cannot appoint it so lightly as we did last time."
" Tis true," Nayru concurred. "We must choose one pure of heart. One who will not use the power given to them to corrupt the world. However they must be able to use it. This is a tough decision. I feared this would happen when we first created these remnants of out power. This piece of the Triforce is so powerful. It must take the courage and wisdom to use it."
"Well, surely you understand that we cannot give all three pieces to one mortal," Din said. "For that was what drove the Gerudo man insane with hunger. If we appoint all three powers to either Princess Zelda or the Hero of Time, there is always the gamble of them falling into darkness. Those two are not worth the risk. The Hero of Time as well as the Princess of Destiny are going to be needed to fight against this new evil."
Nayru nodded in agreement, as did Farore. "We must find someone who already posses these characteristics." Nayru then lifted her arms and started to cast a spell. A portal of blue and silver light opened.
"What are you doing?" Din asked with a perplexed look on her face.
"We can not go out and do it ourselves," Farore answered for her sister as she continued the summoning. When Din's face still showed that she didn't understand, the Goddess of Courage continued. "Even though we are here as mortals right now, we can not go searching for the bearer because…"
"Why not? What are you two not telling me?" she asked.
Farore looked at Nayru for guidance but she was still busy. "Because, we plan on helping them overcome this threat."
"How do you mean?"
"Nayru and I discussed this previously and we plan on fighting this with Hyrule," Farore answered averting her eyes from the gaze her sister was giving her.
"You have got to be joking. You plan on giving up some of your power to fight this with Hyrule? What happens if we get slain in battle? What then? Hyrule will never have anybody ever again. At least we can help from our place in the heavens. If Hyrule cannot defeat this evil than at least we can do something to help revive this land. It doesn't make sense at all."
Farore finally looked up into her sister's fiery orbs. "This threat was greater than we first thought. And if we don't fight with them…then Nayru doesn't think that Hyrule will be able to overcome the evil this time."
Din soaked it all in as Nayru finished her spell. Emerging from the silver and blue portal came a small creature. It looked like a fairy but Nayru assured her sisters that it wasn't. "Yes, it looks like a fairy. It has the same powers as a fairy but it is not a fairy." Nayru held the limp tiny body in her hand. "It will be controlled by the three of us, under our command instead of the Great Fairies."
Nayru lifted her hand up to her mouth and breathed into the limp creature. The wings flickered a couple of times before her light finally shined. "Nab," she said addressing the fairy. "Go, find us someone who is pure of heart, wise…"
"…Courageous…"
"…Strong willed…"
"…humble…"
"…level headed…"
"And someone who will be able to use this power, the best way possible."
The small creature, dubbed Nab, flapped her wings and rose from Nayru's hand. It flittered out of the Temple of Light, and then out of the Temple of Time. She rose above the buildings of the Hyrule Market and out into the expanding fields.