Epilogue:

The sages never did find out why the triforce simply disappeared as it did. Zelda became much quieter after the disappearance, spending days at a time in the library. At first, no one believed that she was actually studying, but it was true. She would become one of the world's leading experts on legends and myths, though no one could have predicted it.

Ganondorf seemed to disappear off of the face of the earth. Nabooru followed his trail from Hylian Lake to the colonies across the southern river, yet she reported that she had found nothing at the trail's end. If anyone found it suspicious that the clues had been left in open sight, which is not something that someone who wanted to escape would do, they said nothing. Nabooru seemed to act dreamily for the next week or so, humming and dancing with invisible partners. No one said anything to this either, though I could guess what it meant.

Hyrule flourished in the meantime. Torin did a fantastic job of ruling; within the first three years, he had established a peaceful alliance with the Gerudo people, rebuilt Hyrule Castle, and had gotten married to Malon, the girl whom he had rescued in the forest. Malon's ranch was run by her father, but would eventually be handled by her son, Eron, whose first order of business was to give Epona to Link permanently. And her foal, Luneste, who is gray.

So, the rhythm of life continued. Springs passed, and winters. There were festivals, and weddings, funerals, and vigils. Things were made, things were stolen. Promises were made and broken. Love was found and lost again. And I was happy.

I could say that we lived happily ever after. I could say that our children would grow up as wild as their father and as tied to the earth as their mother, becoming great in their own rights, not that of their parents. I could say that I lived a life of laughter with Link and a life of tears. I could end this tale by saying that all the people who I ever had met had their stories end happily. I could say that. And I will:

We lived happily ever after.

Credits roll as sappy love tunes play in the background. Zelda fans worldwide pelt the screen with used tissues in anger. Malon fans sob to themselves. Ganondorf fans scream with happiness. All is right with the world….

Awww... the story is over! Please rate if you like b/c it makes me feel all fuzzy inside :P