Edit: July 9, 2006
I haven't updated this fanfic in three years, and have also barely even looked at it.

I'm taking it up as one of my summer projects now that my writing has developed quite a bit.

I'm not sure if I will be rewriting the beginning chapters, but I am going to start uploading new ones in my new writing style. The fourth chapter and beyond will be of a higher standard than the prologue and first three chapters, so I hope any new readers will stick in through until then.

Also, characters and timeline are explained a little more in the fourth chapter.
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A Darkness Hidden
Prologue

Din looked around her. The Temple of Seasons was grand, but still lonely.

It had been a year since Link had saved her from Onox. She remembered first meeting him. When they had danced, she had hoped it would last forever. She was 11 now. Her only friends were the spirits, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

Of course, she could always visit Nayru and Farore, but the journey was long and hard. Sure, easier with the power to change seasons. She wanted to see Link.

It was a shame that he had to go home to Hyrule. More than a shame, it was heartbreak for her.
Deep in her thoughts, she didn't hear the strange noise coming from inside the temple. Suddenly, the fire went out, leaving it dark.

"Hello, my friend Din." A frighteningly, familiar, female, voice echoed.

Din jumped up from her place on the floor. "What do you want?" She asked, trying to sound unafraid.
"I think you know." The voice said. "I think you know."

Din backed into the wall. Then she heard footsteps coming toward her. She screamed, awakening the spirits. They tried to help, but found that they were sealed in their shrines.

When they finally managed to break through, they found a freshly lit fire, but no sign of their mistress.


"Link, help me."

The Triforce began to glow. Dimly at first, then brighter. For the first time, it spoke.

"Link, hero of Hyrule, I summon your help."