Disclaimer – I do NOT own any of the Zelda characters that may appear in this story, but some of my RP characters I created myself may make an appearance

Authors note – Okay! My second fic! It's a Zelda story, but it's been split up into numerous chapters, that I will write and type up when I can! It'll start off rather meek, but when it flares up, I'm hoping you'll notice! I'd like to dedicate this fic to my very best friends! (Adam and Em - Love ya guys!)

Also before each chapter begins, I have written a short poem which basically summarizes the event of the chapter and the events about to unfold, I'm not sure yet, but I may even put quotes in, we'll have to wait and see!

The Raven's Feather

Chapter one – 'The Replacement'

'Who is this stranger,

Is he friend or foe?

I sense incredible danger,

A feeling of great woe…

But everyone else sees him as no threat,

No reason to shiver or sweat,

Even she does…'

Hyrule field…it looked exactly the same, felt the same, it was the same warm sunlight, yet…there was a hint of uneasiness on the breath of the wind that gently caressed each individual blade of grass. It swept up the grassy banks, over walls as if it was searching for something…someone.

Eventually a figure came into view, a female's silhouette blocked the friendly, comforting rays of light that hugged a certain Hero of Time's dozing body…

'Link…' said the gentle, soothing voice, 'you're snoozing again?' The beautiful figure knelt beside him, it was obvious he was ignoring her – pretending to be asleep, she giggled before raising her hand, giving Link a sharp poke in the side. He shot up almost instantly, staring at her with a frown, 'Oww…Zelda, you know I hate that…' complained Link, pulling his green hood over his face, 'If you want to poke someone, poke Epona. She doesn't mind.' Zelda sighed, pulling Link's hood out of his face, revealing his handsome face, his messed up blond and a pair of deep, soft blue eyes, '…Epona hasn't been pretending to be asleep so a certain Princess Zelda would leave her alone has she, hmmm?' giggled Zelda softly, standing up and crossing her arms, 'besides, you deserve it.' Link stood up as well, looking at the Princess that stood before him, she was truly a beautiful sight to behold; her slender figure was captured wonderfully in the sun's touch and her long, blonde hair seemed to be swept off her shoulders by the weak force of the breeze, 'Haha…not funny' Link finally answered, looking away, then back at Zelda, 'Anyway, was something wrong, Princess?' Zelda smiled brightly, taking Link's arm, 'Nothing is wrong, but we have a new worker at Kakariko!' Link raised an eyebrow,

'Oh? Who? A new Builder, Soldier, what?' Zelda shook her head, shrugging lightly,

'I don't think so…Impa told me it was a new Graver Keeper.' Link crossed his arms, letting out a deep breath, '…You mean I got jabbed in the side to hear that?' said Link sarcastically, Zelda shook her head again, tugging the seventeen year old Hero towards the Village, 'Hush up. I thought that since neither of us have met this man, we should go and welcome him, I mean I have to really, being the future Queen of Hyrule and all, I want people to feel welcome…but I would be most happy if you were to accompany me Link…' Link's expression softened, letting Zelda to pull him along, 'All right…fine'

Zelda gave a satisfied cheer as she led Link up the stairs of Kakariko Village, but as they entered a Guard stopped them, 'Princess Zelda, Master Link…Lady Impa has instructed me to humbly ask you both to remain in the village until she returns from the Castle Town. Is…that all right with you both?' Link and Zelda both nodded, 'Of course, that's fine!' replied Zelda, bowing her head, and then looking at Link, 'Come Link…' Link seemed unsure about something, yet he complied with Zelda's request, 'Zelda…' mumbled Link, 'Can I a-'

Before Link could finish what he was going to say, they were surrounded by a crowd of villagers, who pulled Link back, 'Please give us a moment Hero, Princess Zelda has to greet the new villager, it is per to Lady Impa's request that each and every new villager receives a warm welcome.' Link blinked, crossing his arms,

'Eh…that doesn't sound right…' Link thought to himself, 'There have been plenty of new people arriving here…what makes a Grave Keeper so special…?'

The crowds parted, Zelda stood at one end, and a very hunched man stood at the other, presumably the new Grave Keeper, he did look rather similar to Dampe, only taller, he wore a green ragged shirt; with a black feather printed on it, and black scuffed trousers, he had shoulder length brown hair; parts of it fell over his face, completely covering the right side of his face, his other, visible eye was red. Zelda smiled at him, bowing, 'Hello there!' beamed Zelda, 'I am Princess Zelda! Welcome to Hyrule…umm…I did not catch your name?' there was a slight silence for a while, the man looked up at Zelda, taking her hand and kissing the back of it, 'My name is Egor…I thank you for the welcome milady…' said the hunched man in a slightly low tone, 'I am truly grateful, but I must tend to the graves now, good fortune to you all…!' Link tilted his head to the side with a slight scowl on his face. A familiar red-headed girl pushed down on his right shoulder, 'Aww, what's wrong Link? Are ya jealous?' Link spun around to see Malon winking at him.

'No! Uh, not really…al least, that wasn't what was on my mind.' Spluttered Link, quickly recovering, 'Why are you here?' Malon smiled, Zelda looked over at her, 'To see this new guy of course!' she grinned, 'he seems like a nice guy!' she smiled at Link, then skipped over to where the crowds were. Link turned away again, Zelda sided with him, her hand on his shoulder, 'What were you going to ask me earlier?' asked Zelda with a cheery smile, but after seeing the expression on Link's face, her smile faded, 'What's wrong?' Zelda asked her childhood friend with a worried tone. Link shook his head looking into her gentle blue eyes, 'Nothing…I'm fine…' he paused, 'I…just wanted to know…did…Egor take long to accept the duty of being the Grave Keeper? And…where did he come from?' Zelda sighed in relief, and then raised her hand to her chest, 'I'm not entirely sure where he came from, nobody seems to know, and…he took the job immediately, why did you want to know?' Link drew silent, Zelda could tell just by looking at him, 'You don't trust him…' she stated bluntly, knowing she was right, Link bit his lip, 'There's just…something about him Zelda…' Zelda put her hands on her hips, with an unhappy expression, 'Oh please Link…there's nothing wrong with him, he just wanted to replace Dampe…don't think ill of him because of that!'

Before Link could say anything else to her, she turned away, ascending the stairs, Link cursed under his breath, 'Damn…am I the only one who thinks there's something wrong with him?' he let out a frustrated sigh, 'Why is everyone acting so weird!'

Is Link wrong to suspect Egor as being Sinister? Or does he really have something hidden from everyone? Chapter 2 'The Marionette Maker' might reveal some more

I really hope you all enjoyed the first chapter! I know it was a bit short, but there are more chapters to come! Chapter two should be on its way soon