((A/N: Yay. We're finally out of that stupid village. And it's kind of sad… I finally have a little ray of light in my stories… and it goes bad. -sigh- Anyways. You'll have fun with this chapter. Because… I don't know?))

The sun began to rise over the horizon, shining its ray of hope over the land. The light, however, was unable to pierce through the darkness of the Kakariko Gorge. It was almost like the darkness there was waiting for something… or someone. The ominous darkness laid dormant, waiting for its chance to strike the light out of Hyrule.

And as this ray of hope lit up the land, the land's hero rode up to the castle on his horse. Clothed in the green of the fields he worked in, Link dismounted his horse and walked into the castle. A guard escorted him into the castle and inside, Link met with the king.

"Ah, Link… it is good of you to join us," the king said.

Link bowed and then asked, "What's wrong? Why have you summoned me?" He didn't try to make it sound like he was needed for a deed, but he wanted to know nonetheless.

The king's smile dimmed, and he began talking, "A couple of days ago, darkness began spreading over Hyrule. I'm sure you saw the dark clouds over the Eldin region…" He paused, and said, "Princess Zelda has been put into a sleeping spell. She has not awakened. What more, I had sent out the Royal Knights to find out the cause of the problem."

"And did they?" Link asked. He knew about the Royal Knights' abilities, but he wasn't sure how good they actually were.

The king hesitated to answer, but after glancing around the room, he said, "We've… had some unfortunate events follow us. One of the knights has disappeared, and is presumed dead. Another one has gone mentally insane. One of them is in critical condition and the remaining one is unharmed…" Link glanced away from the King. He couldn't believe it. "Link… people are disappearing. Anyone who ventures into that area disappears. No one has been sighted at Kakariko Village. The only one who had lived to see that area were those three knights…"

Link took a minute to take all of this in. This darkness and disappearances doesn't seem like mere coincidence. Especially when you add into the fact that Link has been seeing an odd darkness around him. And the dream he had.

"Link… You are our last hope… You were the Chosen Hero once before. I do not think you'll fail us again," the king said.

Link asked, "Can I see the Princess?" The king nodded and a guard brought him to the Princess's chamber. He looked down at her. She looked so peaceful. Almost as if she was dead. Link shook his head, telling himself she couldn't be dead. He briefly touched her left hand, and her eyes opened.

Link backed away, and watched as she stood up. "Link… it's good to see you."

"Zelda…?" Link said in disbelief.

"Link, I only have a few minutes to speak with you, as the Triforce is allowing it. Right now, I'm only speaking to you through your mind." Link watched and just nodded. She began talking, "Link… a terrible darkness has cast itself into our realm. It was a darkness sealed away so long ago… in fact it's been forgotten. Link I need for you to destroy the darkness… by going to that realm."

"How..?"

"You must gather the four Royal Jewels. They are held by the four Royal Knights. Once you have those four jewels, you must take them to the sealed… cave…" Zelda said, her voice becoming distant.

Link shook his head, running at the bed, "Zelda, don't leave now. Where's the sealed cave?!"

Zelda was in her bed, just like before. Link looked down at her. She was back to her peaceful state. "The sealed cave… The four Royal Jewels… How do I do this… Zelda… if only I could have more time with you…" He slid his fingers down her cheek, and in an instant, Zelda awoke and bit his hand.

Link jumped back, and looked at Zelda, who was sleeping silently. But he looked at his fingers, which were bleeding massively. Soon enough, Link fell unconscious from all the blood lost. And he heard a voice…

"Now… I know the way to your world… foolish humans…"