Breaking News: A New Hero!?

Author's Note: I own nothing!

Colin frowned as he camped for a day in Ordon Field, traveling all day had made his legs sore. He ate some of the food his mother packed and thought about Link having to journey all over Hyrule. He quietly stretched and wished he had a horse like Epona. Before standing and he decided he had rested enough. "I'm almost there. Just a little farther. Link needs me." He reminded himself fiercely. As he walked he thought about Link and how haggard tired he had been during his journey. He had been determined to save Hyrule but had anyone thanked him. Colin frowned trying to remember when Link had returned no one had spoken to Link about his adventures. We didn't want to be reminded of the nightmare the world had been. Link had never been asked about it and no one let him vent or talk about what he had seen. Colin grimaced, "I wish we had then maybe he wouldn't have had so much trouble coming home." It took Colin three days to reach the bridge over Hylia and he stepped into the cabin there. Walking to the man standing by the ledge he was nervous. "2o rupees to go to the Isle of Riches." The man told him and Colin smiled. "of course." He said handing over the money. The man clapped and told him to grab the Cucco and go for it. Jumping of the ledge with only a Cucco was terrifying but Colin needed to see the Lanaryu spirit and there was no other way he could think of, besides time was of the essence especially if he wanted his friend back. So, he put his faith in the goddesses and leapt into the air clinging desperately to the Cucco. He landed in the water near the spirit's spring and headed in, like at the Ordon spring the stones lit up and he heard a voice.

"Welcome, Little Hero. I have been waiting for you. Do you understand what has become of the hero of time?"

Colin shook his head. "Can you tell me? I want to help Link. I know he's not evil even though everyone thinks he is." The voice seemed pleased with him when it next spoke.

"I tried to warn the hero of the evil in the artifacts he carried. But alas I was too late. The darkness had begun to take hold making him question the Goddesses themselves and their chosen ones. He was upset with the wielder of wisdom especially demanding to know why she held it when she either ignored its warnings or allowed the events to occur through arrogance allowing calamity to fall upon Hyrule. He believed she was unworthy of its power and tried to take her triforce for himself."

Colin's eyes widened. "That was why Zelda died, Because of the Triforce? How can I help Link cleanse himself of this corruption? If he has the triforce of wisdom and is so far gone I do not think he will listen to me." Colin felt like crying.

"Do not despair, Little Hero. There is still hope. Link was not able to obtain the triforce Zelda has seen to that even in death. She believed the hero could be saved and you have need of it. The goddesses have agreed that although you are not its true owner it will be of use to you. The Goddess Naryu has granted you with it for your journey. It holds great power even if you can't use it yet. When the hero tried to take the triforce from its rightful owner he shattered the very essence of himself, his light if you will. The triforce of wisdom will help you collect the Hero's light."

A pouch appeared in front of Colin Who took it.

"The journey will be long, you will meet many people both old friends and new, as well as face many dangers. But if you truly wish to save the hero then you are Hyrule's only hope."

Colin nodded He was no hero but if this could save Link the he would do it. The spirit told him to speak to Prince Ralis and to return to Ordon to truly begin his journey before fading away. Colin turned and left the spring carrying with him the tools he needed to accomplish his wish. Colin Smiled, "Just wait a little bit longer, Link, I will help you find yourself again." He affirmed and hope renewed he set off for Zora's domain.