Hello! Finally we're getting started! The other two chapters were pretty much the intro, so that you could understand Link's life. I can't wait to get the next chapter out! It'll be where Link and Zelda first see each other! :DDD Oh and btw Link is technically Dark Link, but still has blonde hair and blue eyes :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda. Unfortunately! D:

Zelda: Age 16

The gentle summer's breeze wisped softly through the morning air, as the suns heat radiates through the vast lands of Hyrule.

The perfect day for a grand festival. Yet why didn't I feel the rushing excitement that sent everyone in such a hyperactive mood?

I stood in the stables, located just outside Hyrule castle, combing my beautiful, glossy white horse. She neighed and headbutted my shoulder causing me to stumble backwards- due to my clumsy reactions- before tripping over a bucket, which I had placed behind me, and landing on the ground with a thud. She trotted backwards and let out a neigh that resembled the sound of laughter.

"Tatl! am I going to have to strap you down again!" I asked playfully, pointing the brush I was using towards her.

She froze for a moment, then huffed with mocking annoyance.

"That's what I thought." I smiled, rising to my feet and dusting off my dress, before approaching her.

She stuck her tongue out as I continued to brush her mane.

"You're the most stubborn horse I've ever met!" I laughed.

"Princess Zelda?" Called a small voice.

I turned to see Navi hovering towards me. She stopped in front of me, gracefully beating her delicate wings.

She'd came to me seven years ago, and told me of the event she'd witnessed conserning her partner: Link...

How Ganondorf had captured him just after he had told Navi to get away and warn me.

Link was a good friend of mine, and we both knew about Ganondorf's evil plot when he came, with Navi, to my castle: We watched through the window as Ganondorf bowed before my father, whilst I told Link of how I could sense the dark force that came from within the Suspicious man.

I would have searched the whole of Hyrule for Link- But when I told my father, he refused to allow me leave. And when I asked for guards to be sent to find him, my father just turned a blind eye saying: "We cannot risk our soldiers lives my dear. It would be a useless attempt to search for one boy in the vast lands of Hyrule."

I knew he was strong so I told myself that he'd return eventually, and that perhaps he was just seeking all that he needed to put an end to The king of Evil. But as months turned to years I gave up with hope and gradually forced myself to believe that he must've... died.

I switched my thoughts back to the present and turned to her, "Yes Navi?"

"Are you ready for the festival? It's gonna be so much fun!" She exclaimed, happily bouncing through the air with joy.

"I guess so..."

"Hey you don't look very thrilled. Are you okay?"

"To be honest, something doesn't feel right. Though I have no idea what..."

"You're just nervous. You'll be fine once the festival is underway."

"I don't think that's it. It's something else..."

"Zeeldaa!" Called a melodic voice.

My maid; Telma entered the stables and came rushing straight over to where we were standing.

"There you are. Finally! I've been searching the entire castle for you, miss. Someone needs to put a bell around your neck before you go wondering off again!... Anyway, I need to prepare you for the festival- which you should have been doing.. So c'mon hun, you wouldn't want to be late and upset the Goddesses now, would you?"

"Well, no-"

"Hun, that was rhetorical."

"I like the idea of a bell. We could get her a cow bell and she can wear it at the ceremony!" Navi added- much to my annoyance!

"Hey, there is no way I'm going to any ceremony wearing a cow bell!"

"Well if you don't come right this second..." Telma gave an evil smirk.

"Okay I'm comming!"

Link

The sun never seemed to shine if you lived deep within the lost woods, hidden in the pessimism of the fortress, where I had been raised by my father to destroy anything that means nothing to me.

I approached the rusted, dreary iron doors that lead to the main hall of the caliginous fortress. Upon entering, I noticed the ordinarily desolate hall was filled with every single member of our alliance: Twili beasts, along with Midna (their queen) and Zant; The Gerudo, with their leader: Nabooru; Others, such as Bellum, Onox, Twinrova sisters, Vaati and Veran; As well as various other sinister creatures. And at the very end of the hall, upon a raised platform, stood facing the crowd was my father: Ganondorf.

"My fellow soldiers, I welcome you all. As you know, today is the day the kingdom celebrates their 'Festival of the Goddesses'-"

That festival takes place every year, why is father speaking of it now?

"-This will be the perfect chance to obstruct their party seeing as their defences will be low around the castle. This gives us the opportunity for us to vanquish their beloved king and gain control over the kingdom! We will gain the ultimate power of the Goddesses once we have the princess in our possession!"

Loud cheers echoed through the air as father raised a clentched fist revealing the glowing symbol of the triforce of power.

He continued "Their pathetic kingdom will stand no chance against a league such as ours! Tonight, we shall claim our victory!"

I watched as the crowd bustled about, preparing themselves for the forthcoming war against Hyrule. Others were speaking with Ganondorf about strategy and tactics as I approached.

"Link, come here. I have an important assignment for you." Ganondorf said as I stopped in front of him. The rest of the crowd that surrounded us either were silent, or were speaking to someone beside them.

"What would that be?" I asked.

"Once the castle has been obstructed, they will try and take the princess to a safe location. I will be seeing to the king, and others will be guarding against any Hylian soldiers. I need you to take the princess hostage before she can get away, is that clear?"

"Yes father."

"Good. Vaati and two of the Twili will also assist you in this task. This is the most important part of our mission and I'm trusting you to succeed. Do not fail me." With that, he turned away and strode off with others following his tail.

Vaati? Oh Goddesses, why him! He's such a nuisance. I'd have better chances working with a brick!

Zelda

Once Telma had finally finished preparing me for the festival, I was officially free to do as I pleased for an hour before it began. Trouble is... I have no idea what to do. I eventually decided to go into town to see how the citizens were doing- regardless of Telma's objection!

The streets were rather more crowded than the usual amount. Most probably since many visitors from other villages attended this celebration also. The people were exceptionally cheerful as they hustled about, organizing themselves for the festival. It was good to see so many people perfectly happy. After all, who wouldn't enjoy a wonderful party on such a beautiful evening?

Strange... The day seemed perfect, yet something didn't feel right... I must be imagining it, but I feel as though I am forgetting something, or perhaps sensing a disturbance in the atmosphere...?

I pushed my thoughts aside, passing them off as being merely my own imagination from nervousness due to the festival, and decided to roam around the town, visiting stores and speaking with people for the hour.

I headed back to the castle once it was time for the festival to start. I had to enter through the back since the front of the castle was now filled with people tumbling through the main doors.

"Hello your majesty." My bodyguard: Impa said as I approached the doors to the hall.

"Oh Impa," I smiled "Am I able to enter now?"

"Yes, but allow me to escort you."

I nodded in agreement as she opened the doors. We entered and she lead me over to where my father sat on his throne, in front of the energetic and formally dressed crowd. He turned and smiled to me as I reached him, pointing out the throne beside him. I plopped myself down and glanced around the large crowd of people as Impa took her place standing at my side.

It looked as though every single person in the whole of Hyrule were present. There were Zora's, Goron's and Kokiri, as well as Hylians and very few Sheikah, and they all appeared to be quite happy.

Once everybody was present, my father raised his hand as a gesture for the noise to diminsh. They immediately became silent and waited patiently for the king's speech.

He raised from his throne, standing tall like the noble he was "A pleasant welcome to you all!-" He smiled, "This is the day of each year that we celebrate 'The festival of the Goddesses' as you well know. The three Golden Goddesses: Din, Nayru and Farore are the ones we owe our lives to. They are the creators of Hyrule. They protect our land, blessing us with the Triforce they left behind, which keeps our magical kingdom intact.

Our sacred relic shows to us the three parts in which the Goddesses represent: Power, Wisdom and Courage. And the three now resign within the two chosen by the Goddesses, and one who had distrupted our sacred realm, his corrupt mind now withholding the Triforce of power. It has been this way for seventeen years. Yet the Goddesses will always be watching over us, whether it be in the heavens, or within the hearts of their weilders-" He turned to look at me and smiled. "They are always with us."

The crowd cheered enthusiastically, clapping their hands and calling out. My father continued "May we show our respect for the Goddesses creation by celebrating their miraculous achievement in making Hyrule a land of golden light!"

Even more cheering rose through the air before a sudden bang, coming from the main entrance, sounded over their volume, sending everyone in the hall into total silence as each person turned their head towards the disturbance...

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