KRP: Glad to see someone agrees with Twilight Princess taking for-e-ver, and glad you like the story, the beginning is going to be short and jumpy, but that's only until I get into their 20's, which seems to be about the age Zelda and Link are in the new game.

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Chapter Two

A few years have past now, and Zelda's skill with the sword has increased. Rick and the King were both pleased with how much she has learned in the pass four years. Rick had even started to teach Zelda how to use a bow and arrow. The ten-year-old didn't mind the least bit when he asked, and proved to be good. Training had also increased, so lessons were longer now. Some time was spent with the arrow, but most was helping Zelda perfect the sword. Jeramy had also allowed Rick to use his own sword, so long as he was careful. That allowed both to start to fence, which Zelda had a few times beaten Rick.

"Gee, you're getting better by the minute." Rick said, watching Zelda's eyes smile.

"Thanks." She said, wiping the sweat off her forehead. "Could we call it a day, I mean, I know there is still time before the lesson ends, but I'm winded and not feeling well."

"Sure, just take it easy for a while." Rick said, and picked up his stuff and left.

Zelda wasn't sure why she felt unusually tired, but as soon as she was in her room, she collapsed on her bed, sound asleep. Trying to grip herself in her sleeping state of mind, she had a strange dream…

A black and white world filled with creatures that are confused and lost. Her heart raced as she tried to figure out where she was or what happen to those below the tower she was in. A sword hilt graced her right hand, sheathe up, waiting to be drawn.

A flash, and she was standing in the field of Hyrule, staring at a foe who was far more powerful then her. The foe had a sword out as it charged at her, she dodged and stared in bewilderment. She didn't know what was going on, and she didn't know if she wanted to.

Another flash, she finds herself in the arms of an unknown man, her head on his chest as they stare out into a small lake in a canoe. She might not know who it was, but she felt her feelings intertwining. Who was that man, why was he seemingly special to her…

Flash… the Goddesses will guide you… your relationship will not be cursed upon like your mother and others before her… Live strong, young one, you have a future to hold…

Zelda opened her eyes; they weren't in focus as she felt her father's presence in the room. Letting out a soundless grunt, she tried to sit up, only to collapse back into her bed. Her father came to her side and helped her up into a sitting position. He remained quiet as Zelda tried to come to terms with her dreams. The last dream held the longest, even as she recalled her father saying something about if she found someone, even a commoner, that she loved, she could marry him instead of a prince he chose. Who what that man? She asked herself as her head landed on her father's shoulder. Her nap was a restless one and she felt ready to fall back asleep.

"You missed dinner, Zelda." Her father said softly, "Are you okay?"

"I don't know anymore, Dad, I really don't." Zelda said weakly.

"Are you hungry, at all?" He asked.

"No." Zelda said, closing her eyes, "I just need to rest, check on me in the morning."


Link stood at a shrine he had only just found. The shrine spoke of mysteries, and he wondered if he should be here now. He glanced around, even under the new moon's night, the place was well lit. Fearing of staying long, Link took a quick look around before leaving. The waters in the middle of a alter splashed gently over the edges when he neared, fear told him to back away, courage told him to take a closer look.

Taking a calming breathe, Link stepped closer. He looked into the waters and saw what looked like a girl in the clear glass. She was asleep, but looked like she was in pain. Stepping away, Link bolted out of the shrine. He was not sure of just what he saw, but he didn't know if he wanted to.

Silent as a wolf, he sneaked back into his home and into his room. Laying in one of two beds in his room, he tried to get some sleep, but the memory of seeing that girl's face haunted his mind. Finally, with a hard sigh, Link just closed his eyes and awaited for the darkness to comfort him to sleep.