Hey, guys wanted to let you know, in advance, and tell you some unfortunate news and some good news, first, the bad news. I may not have the first chapter of this story up, by this Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2012. However, the good news, since I might not have the first chapter up Sunday, I will definitely have it up on Monday along with the NaruSasu story I told you all about last time! Also to make sure you're not confused, I will be updating THIS page with the first chapter when I've got it. So I hope that just sort of mellows everything out! Thanks, later guys! (POSTED ON DEC, 9th, 2012, AFTER ORIGINAL POSTING) I want to give a big thank you to puzzle for their lovely review and advice. It was much appreciated and the advice will be incorporated into the story as you suggested. Thank You! Also to everyone else please leave reviews, advice, confusions, suggestions, anything really (maybe what you had for breakfast... mmmmm, bacon). Also you may have noticed I'm updating on Sunday but not posting the first chapter of either of the two stories listed above. That is because, my dear, dear friends, I simply do not have enough time. I came on here planning to update and looked at the clock and realized I do not have enough time to get both chapters up. And I would like to put them both up at the same time because I would like to keep six days in between each update and be able to update each story on the same day. Therefore I need to post the first chapters on the same day. However this week will be an exception because I will be updating them tomorrow as promised and again on next Sunday. Make sure to check back in tomorrow for the chapters. So my friends I bid thee a good night... or day depending on wherever you are on our earth.
Disclaimer: I do not own nor am I affiliated with The Legend of Zelda.
Now finally, Dovahkiin's Reckoning proudly presents to you Old Grudges... Look What They Can Cause. A Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess fan fiction, ENJOY.
Some People want a family, a job, to build their dream house. Then there's the people who want fame. However not in the right way. These people wish adventure, death defiance, to save the "damsel in distress". To be a hero, someone special, someone the people of the kingdom in which they live will build a statue of. someone who songs will be sung of. Someone who will be the main hero in children's bedtime stories, who these children will pretend to be. Whom these children will want to grow up to be like. You see it's a never ending cycle. Sadly, these people don't have a clue what "adventure" really entails.
Blue Jays singing, the soft rush of the stream, the creak of the mill wheal turning, the "mews" of the animals. Warmth of the morning sun, breeze of the air, sweetened by the smell of wildflowers. The tickle of the grass on my body where I lay. Doesn't this sound nice? You don't get this on an "adventure". While all those people want so badly to be that spectacular hero. I just want to be a rancher, because to me... This is the life.
It's been four years since Gannon's defeat. Hardly seems like two. Gannon gone, Zelda returned to the throne to help repair her kingdom, Midna in her own kingdom... Permanently, am me... Back in my village. I am the Hero of the Gods, as most refer to me. I , and those who know me, refer to me as Link. However they don't really know me. With the kingdom finally back in order and the people of Hyrule straining for an explanation to what had truly befallen their home, the princess gave them an answer. She gathered everyone, every citizen of Hyrule, along with myself as well as the rest of Ordon villagers, into the Castle Town square and told them all of Gannon's plot to wipe out the light in, not only Hyrule but all other kingdoms as well. She told of the twili's magic taking hold of them, turning them to spirits. She told of the twilight's princess coming to our aid. Then finally she unveiled to them the statue in the fountain, which was covered by a thick, woven rug, presumably from the palace, judging by its size. She unveiled to them a statue of a man and wolf. One wielding a mighty sword and the other, a chain wrapped around its paw. Both held upon them the symbol of the triforce. Strangely, however, the mans face had not been carved. The princess explained to them that the goddesses had sent to Hyrule a hero to save them. One who had selflessly delved into constant dangers to protect them from the ever growing dark. One man who defeated the evil and saved the world. The Hero of the Gods. But just who was the Hero of the Gods. The citizens asked for his name, a description, who he was so that they could thank him properly. The thank-you a "hero" deserved. However there was no hero there to answer them. The night before the unveiling I had made it clear to the princess and Renado, the only other person to know my identity as the Hero... Well he really just figured it out, that I had no intentions of having anyone else know of this. Anyone who knew was in danger, I had enemies, enemies who would use those who know against me. I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me, gods please no.
So, the princess hid the name of the "hero" from the citizens. Claiming she was never able to get a name from him, nor a close look at his face. However she told them not to fear, he was alive and well, watching over us from the background. She was truthful. For I have done so, ever since. Princess Zelda dismissed the people, allowing them to return to their homes. It felt nice to be going home. When I arrived back at Ordon village I was met with the joyful sounds of squealing children and their mothers and the loud "gafaw-ing" of their fathers. The area in front of the mill was set up for a party, obviously. They had strung streamers from the trees, lanterns hanging from the branches picnic tables pushed together in a row in the center, and a grand feast on top of it. Uli (1) had out-done herself with the meal. Uli always cooks the meals for large parties and such sort. She's the only one who wont burn everything, or the table itself.
I approached the rest of my friends cautiously, not sure how my presence will be taken after being gone for so long and changing so much. I had seen them all before returning now, when I came to get the Iron Boots from Bo. It's just that I felt strange, ya know the feeling you get when you see a family member again after a really long time away. Sort of nervous, and a bit awkward. That sort of feeling. It was an unessecary feeling. I was welcomed among them with laughs, hugs, kisses on my forehead and cheeks, slaps to my back, wich was a little sore, and even some tears. It was finally over. No more suffering, no more running, rushing, crying, hurting, wondering why of all people I had to be chosen for this task. I was home. I was with my family and friends. And the Hero of the Gods could be forgotten from my mind. However I did have one finall task to complete. My dear friend, someone who had helped me, seen me through thick and thin, my protector and savior, the Master Sword, had to be returned to his rightful place. His home in the Temple of Time. Not outside in the woods. I know it's protected by stone guardians, but i just feel the sword would be safer inside the temple. So in the morning light of tomorrow. I left my cozy home in my tree, with my friend, for the last time. At least I'd hoped so.
As usual, upon my arrival at the Lost Woods, I was greeted by the quirky little imp, Skull Kid, who wanted to play hide and seek once more. I indulged him, what can I say, after a couple of visits, the little guy grows on ya'. after what ended up to be five rounds of the silly game, putting me way off schedule, I made my way to the temple. The inside was as I remember it. Beautiful, sparkling, white. The windows let in a generous amount of light, as before, and the sounds of my boots clicking as they hit the floor was clear as ever. I came upon the pedastle suddenly, not realizing I had kept walking while my mind was elsewhere. I looked down at the spear shaped hole in the stone. precisely carved by the goddesses to hold their sword. I tenderly reached behind me and withdrew the Master sword from the sheath. I didn't move after that. I found myself longing to hang on to the sword. We'd been through so much together. I felt as though I was letting a part of myself go by placing the sword back in its pedastle. I think that maybe, I just didn't want to let go of the struggles I'd been through to defeat Gannon. It was hard to comprehend that after all that had happened it was done, no more adventuring, exploring, meeting new people, fighting, worrying, injuries, and the Twili's wrath. However I had to let go. Not only for my sake but for those I love. I couldn't stay away from them any longer, causing them worry, even if I wanted to. It wasn't fair to them. Maybe sometime in the future, I'd see an adventure again. You see, I wasn't someone who desired adventure, but someone who'd grown to.
And with a soft, chaste goodbye I relinquished the Master Sword, my friend, back to their home of stone. Without looking back I walked away. It was odd, I could have sworn I felt a wetness on my cheeks. I made my to the village, I'd left early so when I arrived home it was only around noon. The others had just assumed I'd slept in when I approached the picnic tables, that were still set up from the night before, that now held breakfast, clearly this time, not made by Uli. I found myself, strangely, not hungry. I politely excused myself and made my way to the ranch, along with Epona for comfort, which didn't end up working, since she quickly left me for a delicious looking patch of grass. And that brings us to where we began.
This is the life... just not exactly the life, I now found I desired.
SOOOOO... How was that? I know it was rushed and there was no dialogue. Sorry, but I just needed to get you all caught up. Please review and let me know your views!
Next chapter will be up Sunday. Thanks! Bye guys!
Dova Out.