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I hadn't updated this story or the other one I started because I didn't feel like typing them. I have a few other chapters already written, I'll probably update soon, maybe…I'm not sure which direction I want this story to take but I have the last couple chapters typed already so for now it looks like I'll continue this story.

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Link has been gone from Hyrule for a few years. He's settled down in the forest between Termina and Hyrule but has been unable to leave it. Eventually he began building a home similar to the one he had in the forest with the Kokori however neither he or Epona have aged in the time since leaving Termina.

While he hasn't changed on the outside deep inside he feels that he is growing up. His thoughts have become much more mature and he feels the change in his attitude. He quickly became lonely and devoted his time to training his skills. Soon after becoming trapped in the forest he pondered on the reason he was being imprisoned. He reasoned early that it was obvious he was being imprisoned; there was always plenty of animals for him to hunt, he got fresh water to drink from the rain and the monsters in the forest seemed to leave him alone although Link could easily rid the forest of them if he felt like it.

Indeed Link had a growing suspicion of who it was that was keeping him imprisoned. If he would not age and would not go hungry or die of thirst he would live infinitely. Obviously he was not being used as a tool so it must be someone who wants him to live in peace but who….

Link returns from hunting a fox for dinner when Epona prances to meet him.

"Fox again…I really wish something more tasty would appear." Epona neighs acknowledging his comment.

"I'm sure you don't care. You never get sick of the food you eat."

By my calculations it's been about four years since we left Termina but we haven't aged a day. However the light in the forest never seems to change so I could be off by a lot.

"I miss everyone…I really want to see Zelda and the others again. I wonder if Saria and the others Sages are doing well. Oh well, time for bed." He climbs the tree and walks over to his bed. Without bothering to change he falls and quickly falls asleep.

"LINK, WAKE UP!"

"Huh, who are you?" Link is still asleep and hears a voice in the blanket of emptiness in his mind.

"That's not important but you're needed again." The soft female voice speaks with a very powerful tone.

"I'm not going to ask again, WHO ARE YOU!"

"I'm a friend of your friends. They need your help. Something has gone terribly wrong in Hyrule. Unless you do something everyone will succumb to Gannon's will."

"That's not possible. The Sages are the protectors of the Seal binding Gannon in the void. The only way to reach them is by unlocking the Chamber of Sages after gaining the ability to wield the Master Sword. In order to gain access to the Master Sword the Door of Time has to be opened after placing the three spiritual stones and playing the Song of Time with the Ocarina of Time. There isn't anyone else in Hyrule who has the power to get through all that. Even Gannon couldn't do it; he had to trick Zelda and me to do it for him (Gasp)."

"So you get it now. Circumstances in Hyrule have changed. You must become the Hero of Hyrule once again. This time your enemy will not only be Gannon as I'm sure you understand."

"Gannon…he's really back…So he was helped by Zelda. This wasn't HER DOING! What would force her to bring him back? So will you tell me who you are now? You've tortured me long enough. You had a hand in this right?" At this point Link has become very angry and irrational. The shock of Zelda's betrayal and Gannon's return has struck a nerve within him. His "visitor" hasn't made any effort to ease him into the conversation so Link is very hostile.

"This is your doing isn't it? ANSWER ME!"

"….It wasn't me and I really don't mean to upset you but you're needed again. That's all I can tell you. I'm sorry." The voice sounds saddened by Link's reaction to the news and although it's to be expected she isn't used to dealing with people personally.

"Hump…I already know who you are so there's no need to hide your identity anymore. Just send me back to the day I left and I'll make sure this present doesn't ever occur."

"….That's not possible anymore."

"What happened?"

"There's no way for you to do that anymore."

"What do you mean?"

"The key has been taken by her."

"What else could go wrong?" Link has become more irritated after learning he can't travel through time anymore. His rage has lessened in strength but it is not gone by far.

"You gods just couldn't do your job. You sealed me away only to screw it up yourselves.

"Fine just send me back, I've heard enough."

"….You know?"

"I'm not an idiot Farore. I know that it was you specifically who sealed me away. I mean who else would have the power to keep me here and enough interest to keep me alive this long. I may be your tri-force wielder but never forget that you don't own me." This has deeply hurt her. Farore is not accustomed to dealing with people directly, she never intended to but the recent events have forced her hand. Link is the first person she has ever spoken with, not even the Sages ever spoke with the gods directly.

"You're more perceptive than I thought. Alright but I have a few words for you. Everything after entering the forest is a dream. There never was a Termina and the Ocarina of Time still resides with Zelda. Epona is with Malon, I doubt she knows who you are. As for the amount of that that's passed, it's been about seven years."

"So seven years were taken from me again. I'm not going to forget this Farore. I refuse to be manipulated again. I will not live the rest of my life as one of your pawns. I'm going to save this world and keep it saved once and for all….even from you gods, if that's what it takes to keep peace in the world…." With this Link falls back into a deep sleep.

"Fine Link, I'd hoped you'd be more understanding but it can't be helped now. You will be a hero again although you may not like it. That was the stipulation I was given by Din and Nayru. We need your help but we have to make sure that you do not replace us. I will make sure that you do not become the fourth. I can only hope it doesn't come to that, you've already given up so much for our sake."