SHWA! Sorry it took so long to get the chapter up. I forgot to update it Sunday when I got back from my dad's. Fills in the blanks for the plot. Kinda dumb now that I think about how it happened. Oh well.
Chapter 1: Visitor of Old
The sun rises over the hills of Hyrule. The new light seeps through the windows of a Hylian's house and grows over his eyes. He moans softly and turns, placing his arm around the girl in bed beside him. The male Hylian and messy, dirty blond hair. The Female Hylian and vivid red hair. A cucco crows in the distance as the sun fully emerges from it's bed.
The blond haired Hylian moans again, pulling the pillow over his head. The red haired Hylian how ever sites up in bed. She stretches and yawns lazily, then steps out of bed. She brushes out the wrinkles in her white nightgown and gently shakes her sleeping partner.
"Link," she says softly. "Honey, it's morning. It's time to wake up." Link moans again and wraps the covers more tightly around him. She sighs and shakes her head, walking out of the bedroom. She walks into the kitchen and turns on the stove as she starts to cook breakfast. The sweat aroma of her cooking fills the room, then the entire house.
From under his pillow Link's nose twitches as the smell reaches him. He sits up in bed, the pillow falling off his head. He then stretches lazily and yawns. After a few moments of sitting dazed in bed he gets up and joins the other Hylian in the kitchen.
"It's about time you woke up," the girl says without looking away from the stove.
"That cooking trick of yours, it works ever time doesn't it Malon?" Link said as he walked beside her.
"Every time," Malon said with a smile. Link moved closer to Malon and kissed her briefly on the lips.
"How long is it now?" Link asked with a smile.
"Only three months." She said placing her arms around Links neck. A ring had been placed on her finger, on it a diamond. Link smiles and kisses her again. Malon then returns to her cooking.
"I'll go get us some water from the well. Be back in a sec," Link said as he walked towards the door. Once outside Link took a deep breath of fresh air. Kakariko Village is no longer small like it was when first built, but very large. Some say it is even larger the Hyrule town market. Link walked up the path that led to the well and took a bucket full. He then took the bucket back to his home with Malon, filled a pot with the water, and began to boil it.
"What ever would I do without you?" Malon said with a smile.
"Back on the ranch with your father I suppose. I'd be miserable with out your sweet smile," Link said.
"Such a charmer."
"Only when you're around." Malon laughs softly. As Malon finishes her cooking Link sets the table.
"So are you going to help Father with his delivery to the palace today?" Malon asked, then took a bite of food.
Link finished the food in his mouth, then said, "Yeah. I figured I'd ride Epona to the ranch after I visit the graveyard.." The once cheery mood they shared seemed to vanish into thin air. The two of them finish their breakfast in this eerie silence.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow night then," Malon finally says as she starts to clear the table.
"Yeah…" Link sighs. He then goes into the bedroom and changes into his tattered green work clothes. As he starts to leave he kisses Malon goodbye. "I'll see you tomorrow," he says softly and then walks towards the door.
"Bye," Malon answers softly. Link waves bye as he walks outside the doorway. Now outside Link takes another deep breath of fresh air. He then walks back towards the well, but passes it towards the graveyard. Once inside he sees the grave keeper by his hut.
"Same time as always Link," the grave keeper says. Link smiles slightly, then continues on. He walks up the pathway to the end of the graveyard where the royal family is buried. Besides the burial ground for the royal family is a path that leads to another family ground. A ground for Link's family.
His family have been sworn guardians to the Royal family. All except Link. When he was a small boy a war had started between Hyrule and one of its neighboring lands. It was during that war that Link's parents had died. As Link age the knowledge of his parents death and why gave Link a dislike of the Royal family. He felt that if they did not send them, he'd still have his parents. He wouldn't have to grow up on his own with strangers. But then again, if he still had his parents, he might not of meet Malon.
Link found the tombs of his mother and father. Beside their graves is a plot that was meant to be Links for when he died, but by turning his back from the royal family he forfeited his plot and being buried with his family. This angered him even more. But he didn't care anymore. He knelt besides his parents graves and prayed to the goddesses.
As Link stood he noticed the sky had grown darker. At first he had thought it was just his eyes getting used to the light again, but when he looked up the skies really were black from the thickness of rain clouds. A bone chilling wind blew through the graveyard, sending chills down Links spin. He turned to walk out of his family grave site.
"Leaving so soon my son?" a voice said. Link jumped, startled by the sound. He quickly turned, expecting to see something resembling his father, but instead saw someone resembling himself.
"Who… what are you?" Link asked.
"I am you, but from a long time ago. You are a reincarnation of me. It is nearly time to start your destiny." The ghost Link said.
"Destiny? To do what? Die like my parents died protecting that damn royals? They don't care about me or anyone else," Link said.
"Though your destiny involves protecting the royal family, it also involves protecting everyone in the land of Hyrule. A new evil has awoken in our glorious land of Hyrule. An evil that threatens to destroy the world. He has the power to awaken two of our family's greatest foes. Ganon, King of Evil and Vaati, the Great Wind Sorcerer."
"Lemme guess, you want me to go on some great quest and destroy this evil before Ganon and Vaati are resurrected," Link said in a smug tone of voice.
"If only it was that easy. But Ganon and Vaati are almost resurrected. In about three days their evil will be unleashed onto our people. You must go on a quest-"
"I'm eighteen. I have a life to look forward too. I've already chosen my path in life."
"And what of me? I started my quest at the young age of ten. Most of the members of our family that were chosen to save the world were young. But you. You have the privilege of being an adult. You are stronger and wiser then I when I started my quest."
"Just forget the quest. I can't leave. I'm engaged. My love is waiting for me. I can't leave her. The quest could take years."
"Engaged? To whom?" the ghost Link asked. His tone had changed from all mighty, to childish curiosity.
"Malon, but you wouldn't know her," Link said.
"Not that Malon you love dearly, but I did know her ancestor. She was very easy on the eyes and I can assume your Malon is no different. I would prefer Princess Zelda though."
"Just shut up! I don't want to go on this stupid quest!" Link yelled.
"Ahem," the ghost Link coughed, getting back into character. "This is not a choice my son. Destiny cannot be avoided. You will be on a quest. One this quest you must find the Staff of Sages. With the staff you must collect the power of Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water and enfuse their power with the Staff. Once all four powers have been collected you must go on another quest."
"Two?" Link uttered in anger.
"Yes two. The goddess have given up their immortality to live among us in Hyrule. Each living inside an animal represent their powers. Din in an animal of Power; Nayru in and animal of Wisdom; and Farore in an animal of Courage. Once you find the goddesses mortal forms, perform the ritual to collect their power. With all three goddess powers collected, you must create a new Triforce. Only once the new Triforce is created will the Gannon, Vaati, and the new evil truly rest forever."
"And you expect me to do this?" Link said.
"No. Unlike me you will receive help along the way. You and your party will become legends in Hyrule. This I promise you." The ghost Link said.
"But what of Malon. What should I tell her?"
"Tell her the truth. If she truly loves you she'll accept what you say. But do not worry for her safety, for I shall watch over for her like I have done for the entire family."
"Like my parents?" Link said with anger.
"It was time for your parents to join me. They knew you'd be angry with the Royal family but they didn't wish you to turn your back not only upon the royal family but your own family. I am sorry my son but I must leave now. My time in the mortal realm with you is over. Good bye." And with that the ghost form of Link vanishes. With the disappearance of the ghost Link the clouds start to thin and sunlight reaches the ground again.
Link sits on the ground, and leans against his parents tombstone. All this information fresh inside him mind. A quest to collect the powers of the goddesses. How am I to do that? Link thinks to himself. After a few minutes of thought he leaves the graveyard and heads to the stables. He then walks Epona out of the village and rides towards the Lon Lon Ranch, still pondering the words of his ancestor.