The Legend of Zelda: Unknown Truths
Chapter 1: The Newcomer
It was nighttime, all was quiet. The whistling sound of the wind rattling the leaves of the trees and the sound of waves washing up on the shores of Outset island, Link's home island, cast shadowy dreams into the minds of two young men, one young, and the other not so young.
Outset Island was a small, quiet island nestled snugly in the bottom-left corner of the great sea. It was peaceful, and everyone living on the island loved to fish. Fishing was a very important part of life on Outset Island, and everyone shared in a week's catch. Everyone was friendly and they all knew each other, that is, except for the variety of plants and animals. But they, too, were said to have spirits.
Tonight Link was dreaming about fishing with his parents. Although, long ago, under mysterious circumstances, they suddenly disappeared. Link took very deeply to the loss, and this was the reason he took up swordplay. To protect himself and everyone else from such a fate.
"Okay, Link. You just hold the rod like this, and cast the line. Don't let go of the rod, though, or else we'll have to go fish it out."
"Be careful, Link. You don't want to fall in!"
"It's fine, Mom. I'll do it right!"
"Okay, Link. Good Luck!"
This was the same dream that Link had been having for a while now. It went exactly as planned.
"Okay, here I go... AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!"
Link awoke with a start. Once again, he had cast the rod. And once again, he had been pulled into total darkness by a shadowy figure. He had begun to think it was some sort of a sign. Link turned around to find Mike staring right at him.
Mike was a companion Link had met on one of his earlier adventures. Smart, strong but kind of rash, Mike was not the kind of person you would want to anger. His friendship with Link was likely the only reason he didn't chop off the hero's head on many occasions. Mike also possessed a rare power, the ability to borrow power from the "Red Moon," some sort of ancient monument lost long ago. Link could also attack with the energy of the Triforce, and joined together the two were an unstoppable team.
"Ahhhhhhhh!" Link screamed.
"It's just me, you knuckle-head!" Mike shot back. And then, more sincere, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah... I'm fine. I just need a walk." Link said weakly.
"Sure thing." Mike replied. "Don't stay out too long."
Link hopped out of his fabric bed. The grass scratched against his bare feet, and he was quick to get on his boots. "See you later." Link tossed over his shoulder. He climbed down the ladder attached to the watchtower they were sleeping on, and thudded along the dock.
"Jeez, it's quiet." Link muttered to himself. He walked up the stone path slanting to his left, leading up a large hill. Just as he was about to reach the top, he heard something land behind him. Link wheeled around. Nothing was there. He continued his midnight stroll, walking up to the peak of the island, and stood on the rock for a long time, gazing at the houses across a long gap in the ground leading to the ocean below. As he turned around to leave, he came face to face with a young boy.
"Hi, Link!" the boy greeted Link cheerfully.
Link yelled out in surprise, the boy was inches from his face. He stepped backward, onto thin air!
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Link yelled as he fell of the peak. He began to fall, and thought his life was at an end until something metal knocked on his head and snagged his hat. Link reached up and grabbed his hat, and noticed that the large metal object that had hit him was the hook of a grappling hook.
"Easy there, Link." the boy reassured him he was okay. He began to reel Link in and soon Link was once again standing on the peak of the island. "Whoa there." the boy laughed to Link. "I was a bit worried there."
"Thanks" Link replied.
"I knew you weren't much of a talker, not to strangers, anyway." the boy attempted to start conversation. "Especially when I'm your brother and all..."
"WHAT!" Link yelled in disbelief. " I don't have any brothers!" He couldn't believe his ears. Who was this maniac?
"Oh, yes you do..." the boy replied. "Not to mention Flint and Roy." he muttered to himself, too quiet for Link to hear. "Anyway, I came here to tell you that I need to talk to you, but not here, this is too dangerous... and we know that."
"You said it." Link laughed.
"So, that's what happened..." Link and the boy were now discussing their relationship back at the base of the hill. "You're really my brother, and Grandma hid it from me for so long?"
"That was the idea. You weren't supposed to know." the boy Link now knew as Jake replied.
"So why are you telling me this now?" Link asked.
"The world is in danger once again. Ganondorf has been resurrected. Again. He's also kidnapped Zelda, hoping to absorb her triforce powers."
Link scowled. There were three main triforce holders. Ganondorf, Zelda, and himself. Ganondorf held the triforce of power, Zelda held the triforce of wisdom, and Link held the triforce of courage. Zelda was also the princess of hyrule, to make matters worse. Link had previously rescued her.
"Luckily," Jake continued. "Her prison is just a cheap stronghold of some of Ganondorf's leftover minions."
"I guess we'll have to rescue her, then." Link confirmed. "I'll wake up Mike, my companion. He'll want to come. He always likes adventure."
"Good." Jake said. "Meet you at the well."
Why the well? Link wondered. He shrugged and hurried over to Mike.
Author's Note: It seems I forgot to place Disclaimers in the beginning of the chapter. I do not own Zelda, or any of its characters. This story is entirely my work. Please read and review. I want to know what everyone thinks.