Prologue Part 2: A Fleeting Peace
Ordon Village~ June 5th, 1565, 7:00 P.M.
The sound of a Cucco shrieking echoes around the village. Actually, it sounds like numerous Cuccos. Anyhow, the villagers stumble out of their homes, some go back to bed, others head out to do whatever needs done. One man in particular heads towards a rather large house that is in a tree. As he nears the house, he can faintly hear what sounds to be someone cursing. He smiles to himself. I know how he feels. I had to keep adjusting my sleep schedule as well. "Are you awake now?" "What?" The house's door opens and its owner steps onto the balcony. The man grins up at him. "...Oh, it's you…." "Did you forget we had practice tonight?" "...I must have." The young man seems to wake up more "Sorry, I've been sleeping weird hours, you know." "How long will it take you to get to the riverbank?" The young man looks behind him, towards a chest next to his bed. "About ten minutes."
The Riverbank
The two men spar back and forth, spraying sparks everywhere. They finally grow tired and stop. "...You're getting better." "...Thanks…" The two men walk over to the riverbank and sit down beside it. They sit in silence for a while, then the older one speaks. "...Link…" "What?" "I need you to do something for me." Link looks at his swords master with interest. "Go on." Gabriel turns to his student. "I need you to take a sword up to Hyrule Castle." "...Whatever for?" "I'm too busy down here to take it. With running half the village and all that...but you can take it. Meet me at the entrance tomorrow morning, and I'll send you off." The two men stand and shake hands. "Alright. I'll do it."
The Next Morning
Link and Gabriel meet by the main gates, along with Epona, Link's beloved mare. They're about to leave when a young woman runs up to Link. "What were you doing out on Epona! You were careless and she got hurt!" "..Illia…" "No. I'm taking your horse to the Spring so you can't leave. Don't try to follow me." Illia shoves past Link and takes Epona away towards the spring. Link has no choice but to run after her.
"Illia! Wait! I can explain everything!" The girl pays no attention to him and continues to walk towards the spring with his horse. Unable to catch up with her, Link slows, and comes to a stop. ...It was just a scratch. Seeing no other option, he begins walking again, only to realize that someone else is walking besides him. A young boy. "...You're not supposed to be out here, Colin." "I know. But I knew something had happened, so I followed you." The two walk in silence for a while. "...Is something wrong?" "...It's just that I don't know why Illia feels as if she has to be so protective of Epona. I can take care of her myself. We've been together since I was five, so she should know how close our bond is…" "I can talk to her for you." "You can?" The two stop in front of the Spring. "Sure. Just don't let her see you." "I can do that."