So sorry I missed the last few days I've just been really busy. So I decided I didn't like my first chapter so I'm re-writing the fist chapter, hope you like this one better.

Chapter 1: Reunion

A soft breeze brushed across Link's face, the air smelt sweet. The sand was warm under under his fingers, the water was cool an his bare feet. Everything was perfect, except for one thing, someone was missing. Link heard Epona walk up behind him and nuzzle his head in return he rubbed her nose. It had been a year since he defeated Ganondorf, a year since Minda left him forever. The first couple of months were spent rebuilding Hyrule. But once that was finished he didn't really know what to do anymore. Since Ganondorf was killed all the monsters in the land had left for some other far off place. After that was done he moved back to his tree house in Ordon. Since then his life hasn't been that exciting. He played with Colin, he talked to Ilia, he herded goats. His life was... normal. At that moment of silence Colin ran into the spring, "Good, Link I finally found you." he said panting. Colin had grown and matured much in the past year and was turning into quite the young man.

"What do you need?" asked Link

"My..My" he said gasping

"Hold on there," Link chuckled, "Just take a second and breathe"

After several moments Colin caught his breath.

"My dad wants to see you back at our house."

Rusl? Link thought, what would he want?

"C'mon he said it was important." he said trying unsuccessfully to get on Epona.

Link laughed, "Alright lets go"

Link put his boots back on and lifted Colin on Epona, climbing on after him.

Once they got back to Ordon Village Link dropped Epona off by his tree house, and walked with Colin to Rusl's house. Rusl greeted them by the door.

"Colin go off and tend to Epona"

"Awww but I wanna stay, Please?" begged Colin

"Colin." said Rusl sternly

"Okay." moped Colin

"Link my boy" he said cheerfully slapping him on the back. "I have a favor to ask, do you remember so long ago when I asked you to take tribute to the royal family at Hyrule castle.

Link remembered it very well in fact. It was just getting dark on a warm summer evening. That night Rusl asked Link to take the sword he made as tribute to the royal family. That sword served Link well in his adventures until he got the master sword. Funny he thought they were talking about twilight that night.

"Well," said Rusl "I need to ask you to do that again."

"I'd be honored." he said

"Great, you'll leave tomorrow at dawn."

The next morning Link woke up jittery. He was excited for something new. Something that people relied on him for. Someone needed him to do something. He missed being the hero of legend. Once he got outside he found Colin standing next to Epona. Colin had packed up Epona for him, he was such a nice kid.

"Hey, kid," said Link, "What are you doing here so early?"

"I wanted to help you pack your bags, and I brought you the tribute." He then handed him a shield, beautifully crafted, Rusl's work. It was blue with intricate gold patterns engraved on the edges and the Hyrule shield on the front.

"This is amazing." said Link

"I helped make it." said Colin proudly puffing out his chest.

"Job well done." said Link

"Hey Link...there was something I wanted to ask you." "I was wondering... could I come with you?" he inquired.

"Colin," Link said gently, "Everyone needs you here." He knelt down and put his hands on his shoulders, "I need you to stay and keep everyone safe for me okay?"

Colin jumped at the idea of protecting the town. Link hopped on Epona, "Be safe" he said

He kicked Epona into a gallop he looked back to see Colin waving. He waved back. He rode through Faron woods stopping to buy some lantern oil from... the lantern oil guy. Once he was in Hyrule field he was prepared to fight the monsters that roamed the fields, only to find there were none. Disappointed he rode Epona on the path stopping occasionally to pick up a golden bug for princess Agitha. For they had become good friends. Once he got to the draw bridge he tied Epona to a tree and walked into castle town. The guards gave him a nod as he walked into Hyrule Castle. The tribute ceremony was being held in the throne room.

He walked through the castle and up to the throne room to find it packed with people, today everyone was paying tribute to princess Zelda. He walked up to greet her.

"Link!" she said standing up from her throne, "I'm so glad you could come." She embraced her and he patted her on the back.

"Here." he said presenting the shield.

"It's beautiful," she said in awe.

"Thank you Link" she said setting it with the rest of the stuff.

Then all the sudden the doors were thrown open and in walked Midna.

Thanks for reading! Tell what you think in the comments should I continue on of try a different story line? Thanks!