I apologise for the messing around, but this was initially not up to scratch. After completely redoing some parts and subtly editing others, I am pleased with the result, having it proof read with eyes that are not my own.

Again, sorry. Work on chapter 3 is underway, rest assured.

Sir scarf.

Night had fallen when, outside Hyrule castle, the tall figure of the former King of Evil came into being, out of view from watchful guards.

'Right, now what?' Ganondorf questioned a small orb of black flame in front of him.

'We are to enter the area where the Princess slumbers, there to play with her mind.' Ra'sens deep voice emanated from the flame for only Ganon to hear. 'She is still under the impression you are locked away, therefore we can expect her to show ignorance enough for my brother to break free from his holding.'

'I need only stand before her then?'

'If all goes according to plan. If not, then perhaps further action on your behalf will be needed. Let us enter.'

In an instant, Ganondorf found himself in Princess Zeldas chambers. He had only seen it once before, which was when he was scouring the castle in the wake of his invasion all those years ago. It had changed only slightly since then, as the princess had undoubtably aged. However, she was currently absent from the room.

'She is not here.' Ganondorf noted her absence to his shapeless company.

'I am aware of that. She will be here shortly. When she does arrive, do exactly as I say. She cannot hear, see or, in any manner, sense my presence at all. If all goes well, this will be over quickly. Sit down in the chair by the fire place, and say nothing to her until told otherwise.'

Ganondorf quietly complied, turning the chair so that it faced away from the door before sitting in it.

'Right, you are to greet her and give the impression that you are communing from within the Evil Realm. I will make it so that she perceives that to be true.'

The door then opened, and Princess Zelda stood in doorway, accompanied by a handsome young noble about her age.

'Well, another week then we are wed, Zelda.' the young man spoke with a soft tone.

'I know, Rysal, and I cannot wait. Our 2 countries, Hyrule and Purosia, united at last, and I get the handsome prince so many girls would kill to be wed to.' Zelda returned, obviously very happy with the current turn of events.

'I think I got the better end of the deal, marrying the beautiful Princess of Hyrule herself.' Rysal was smirking as he said this

Zelda blushed slightly, but maintained her composure.

'You're too sweet. But, I must sleep now. Goodnight, we shall meet again tomorrow.'

The pair shared a brief kiss before parting. Zelda was quite content with this state of affairs. Peace across the world and Hyrule was standing tall as a nation united.

'Good evening, Princess.' a horrifyingly familiar voice came from a chair by the fireplace. It couldn't be...

It was him. Standing there, by the fire, no different from when she last saw him.

'How can you be here? You're sealed away!' She was close to screaming for help.

'Am I not the holder of the Triforce of Power? It is entirely possible for me to translate my image across the boundary you have placed.' malice dripped from every syllable that Ganondorfs spoke.

'You are not entirely here?' Zelda spoke again, the faintest trace of hope within her voice.

'That is correct.' Ganondorfs voice now little more than a growl.

'Then I have nothing to fear for now.' The Princess said smugly, causing the Evil Kings face to contort with fury before he vanished.

'Tomorrow I must consult the sages...' Zelda mused to herself before starting to change, unaware of two, predatorial, electric blue eyes watcing her from the shadows.

Intermission of a few minutes.

Sleep didn't come easy for the Princess, since she couldn't help but feel she was being watched. However, she soon drifted off into peaceful slumber. It was at this point the owner of the blue eyes stepped from the shadows. He was black all over, like Ra'sen, but the similarities ended there. This creature was thinner, more athletic in build, and had some very avian qualities. His head was like that of an eagles, with a vicious looking beak and a streamlined skull, his two blue eyes sat right above his mouth. His wings had distinct feathers on them, and his feet were savage looking talons. His hands were claws not too dissimilar from his feet. Though he could show no expressions, he would be grinning if he could.

'My thanks to you for allowing my freedom, child.' the creatures voice was but a whisper, cold and as eerie as the void. 'However, one can't just wonder in and free the prisoner at a whim. No, my dear, one must pay a fee to the jailor. Fortunately, I see have the precise toll in your hand. I will ensure that the price is paid, rest assured.'

Extending his vile hand to hover over the Princesses vulnerable form, he muttered a few inaudible incantations. Bands of unfathomable dark energy coiled between his finger tips and Zeldas body, filling the air with a muted yet thoroughly perverted crackle. The arcs traced lines around Zeldas form, as delicate and precise as a lovers hands, but infinitely less affectionate and completely immoral in their purpose. The Golden Triangle soon emerged from her hand, floating in the centre of the corrupt arcs, before the creature grasped it with his cruel claws.

'Now you need no longer bear the burden of the Triforce of Wisdom. Such a potent instrument is not for mortal hands.'

Zelda stirred, but slept on, unaware and powerless.

'Heh. Such a delicate creature you are, as well. Poor Nayru must've been hard pressed to find a worthy disciple. But, then again, the eye can be deceived. You may well pose a threat. I perceive a potent mind hiding in this fragile frame. Therefore, I am obliged to... render you somewhat less of a danger. As you mortals are foolish enough to say, "Ignorance is Bliss". Heh heh heh...'

The creatures eyes flashed menacingly as he laughed. Without warning, he plunged his free claw into her abdomen, where it passed through easily without tearing the flesh. Zelda tensed, but did not awake. His eyes still glowing, the creature sent wave after wave of noxious power coursing through her body, causing her to flail and spasm without any direction or control, but still she remained asleep, utterly under the creatures sway.

A tree stood in the middle of a vast, unending field, surrounded by a pool of clear, pristine water and presided over by a flawlessly blue sky where a pure, bright sun shone from the very centre. She stood before the tree, unclothed but completely uncaring as to her state. All she could focus on was the tree. The tree itself was perfect. Completely symmetrical, covered with fresh, green leaves and bearing immaculate apples as its fruit. A small plaque lay below the tree, with the following message carved into it.

Eat my fruit and see.

Hesitating for a brief moment, she picked an apple from the tree and took a bite. The sweet flesh of the fruit was as something reserved only for the Goddesses themselves. Indeed, the seemingly forbidden nature of this fruit only enhanced the pleasure it could give.

The moment she swallowed that small morsel, the apple in her hand disintegrated immediately and the dust blew away in an unnatural and biting wind. The apples on the tree rotted on their stalks, the leaves turning black and falling off their branches, not even reaching the ground as they too turned to dust. The tree itself seemed to die, little rivulets of bloodlike sap leaking from its trunk, flowing into and tainting the water, which immediately started to boil. The fields slowly transformed from lush, grassy plains into arid wasteland before each speck of dust caught fire. A swirling vortex of wind surrounded her, quickly becoming a searing firestorm which whipped at her flesh and singed her hair. The fiery tornado then moved off before stopping at where the tree was. A procession of all races, led by a dancing jester of sorts, walked right into the furnace, allowing themselves to be incinerated. Zoras, Gorons, Gerudo... every race under the sun being led to their demise.

A noise behind her caused her to turn around. A rat was running from a great snake. The rat had a look of absolute terror on it's features as the malicious serpent still pursued, it's tongue flicking through the ash choked air. The snake soon cornered the rat, which was squeaking madly. A triumphant hiss escaped the snakes mouth as it neared its prey. Then, as if compelled by some unknown force, the rat walked straight into the serpents gaping maw, allowing itself to be devoured.

As if to end this vile opera, the sun above her slowly blackened into nothing, erasing all before her and leaving her standing in darkness. A whispering voice echoed throughout the emptiness, repeating over and over the same morbid and terrifying word.

'Destroy...'

Zelda awoke with a start, frozen sweat upon her forehead, completely alone in her room. Wiping these icicles away, she sat up in her bed, simultaneously curious about and petrified by what she had seen. It was a dream, yet it seemed so real, and was unlike anything her mind could've imagined. Could it mean something? Sleep evaded her for the rest of the night, as she continued to think upon what she had just witnessed.

Elsewhere...

Ganondorf and Ra'sen were waiting in a well concealed section of the Lost Woods. Ra'sens appearence had changed. He now appeared as a tall, muscular man, dressed entirely in black, and wearing a hooded cloak hiding his face from view. Only his glowing red eyes were visible.

'How much longer must we wait?' Ganondorf paced as he voiced his irritance

'As long as is necessary. My brother will come. Show some patience.' Ra'sens menacing voice was still the same

'I have shown my patience for 2 hours. Where is he?'

'Right here.' the bird creatures whispery voice came from behind Ganondorf, causing him to jump slightly.

Ganondorf turned to see another blackened, hooded man, though this one was slimmer and had bright blue eyes which were no less malignant than his brothers red gaze.

'Forgive my delay, I wanted to experiment with my new found freedom. The girl laid before me was exceptionally responsive. A useful tool she shall make.' the eerie whisper emanating from a seemingly mouthless face.

'Who are you?' queried Ganondorf

'If I told you that, then would not be ignorant. I cannot abide that in normal circumstances. However, seeing as you are my brothers puppet, i shall satisfy your curiosity. My name is Vangyr, Avatar of Ignorance, and the current holder of the Triforce of Wisdom.' Vangyrs monotone whisper betraying no other information as he held aloft a Golden Triangle.

'Two out of three.' Ra'sen boomed with delight. 'When the last of us emerges we can begin the plan.'

'How is he to accomplish it? This "Hero of Time" is by no means easy to deal with, your toy is evidence of that.'

'Fear not, Vangyr, for fear shall find him. I have arranged for it.' Ra'sens confidence a stark contrast to his brothers flat tone.

'Very well. You have given me no reason to doubt you.'

'What are you guys doing in here?' A small, female voice questioned from the hidden entrance to this place.

The two brothers turned to see a Kokiri girl, fairy and all, standing there before them, quivering slightly. Ra'sen started to move, but Vangyr blocked him.

'I'll take care of this.' his whisper now showed a slight hint of malevolence as he walked towards the girl.

'Mister, what are you doing here?' the girl asked him directly this time, still quivering but looking straight at him.

'We are merely reflecting on certain aspects of the world, dear child. However, I'm afraid no-one can know of our presence here.'

'I promise we won't tell anyone mister...' the girl sounded more scared now.

'I know you won't.' Vangyrs eyes glowed again as he whispered those sinister words.

The girl and her fairy slowly but surely started to combust in abhorrent blue flames, but they didn't make a sound, as if they were completely unaware of what was happening to them. Once they were nought but ashes, Vangyr turned to the other two.

'Perhaps we should seek a new hideout.' his whisper now seemed amused.