Hey everyone! I have had the first chapter written for awhile actually. I finally just got around to uploading it. Thanks for the reviews and messages I got for this story already! It made me smile. (: I hope you guys don't find this chapter too boring, but the story is just starting out...So please give it some time. I hope you guys enjoy and PLEASE review! :D Thanks for reading!

Chapter 1

Dark storm clouds began to coat above, forming a sunless overcast. A few tiny sprinkles began to float from the slate-colored sky.

Link glared up in frustration. It had turned into a rainy madness within moments. He despised the rain, especially when he had a great distance of traveling to do, and Castle Town was not exactly close. He hoped riding Epona amongst the muddy, slippery dirt roads would be well worth it.

Link sighed, deciding he should leave before the rain starts falling at an even heavier pace. Climbing upon his faithful horse, he set off into the increasing rain showers. Faron Woods was far worse than Hyrule field in a thunderstorm with all the soaked trees and weeds going every direction. His mind began racing, wandering if this was the best choice. Maybe he should just turn around and go home, home where he truly belongs. Even though he was a hero, he sure did not feel as if he had a place in the castle with a princess and royalty. How would the others treat him? He was sure their hearts were not as kind and considerate as Princess Zelda's. As much as he desired it to, the entire idea just did not seem to suite him.

By the time he reached Coro's home, the rain began pouring, drenching Link to the point where he was hardly recognizable. Trotting through the overgrown grass was almost unimaginable. Doing so caused the splashing and tossing of muddy, filthy water directly in Link's face. At that point, he just did not seem to care much anymore; he had already gone this far, there would be no reason to turn back.

For one of the first times in his life, he felt the sense of fear. So he was a commoner, the princess and her family were members of royalty, were they really so unalike? He had to consider himself as more than a ranch hand now, for he was the land's chosen hero. Without him, every citizen of Hyrule would not be here. He fought intensive, violent battles with beasts, bosses, and even the evil villain Ganondorf. He had no reason to be acting as foolishly as he was.

Thunder roared across the cloud-covered sky as the rain still fell steadily. Link's thoughts had distracted him so severely he barely realized he was almost arriving at one of Castle Town's many entrances.

The rain slowly began to ease up quite a bit as Link dismounted Epona. Usually not concerned with his appearance, he suddenly felt a wave of embarrassment spread through him as he noticed his dirty, soaked green tunic. His hat seemed just as filthy, and unsure of what to do, Link sat in the entryway of Castle Town to dry off. He hoped it would help the situation some. He was correct once again, and when somewhat dry, he started off onto the overcrowded, crammed pathways.

Link slowly paced up the stairs that led to the entryway of the massive castle. To his surprise, it was somewhat near to being finished. It looked very similar, almost identical, to the previous castle. He had no idea what the princess was making such a great deal over.

The large courtyard, which was once filled with sprouting flowers, now held just piles of dirt and materials. Strong, muscular men were continuing to stay busy, paying Link no mind at all.

Confused, he glanced around, seeking where the princess must be. Then, he spotted her sitting on a bench near one of the many doors that led inside the castle. Her hair was a crisp brown, flowing all the way down beyond her shoulders. She wore a maroon dress with a gold shimmering triforce sewn in the center. She did not have excessive jewelry on, and her makeup was just as simple. She looked completely different than the Zelda he saw weeks ago, but she still looked just as beautiful.

Walking closer to her, jittery, he recalled how awkward it had once been for both of them after Ganondorf was defeated. They had not known at all what to say to one another, but knew they had to be involved with each other simply because of fate.

As he approached her, she turned around, shocked at what her eyes had seen before her.

"Link!" the princess called to him, glancing down at her informal attire. She knew she should have dressed more appropriate that afternoon.

She rose from her planted seat on the bench and started off in his direction. When Zelda was standing just a foot or two away from him, she flashed him a radiant smile. Not exactly sure what else to say, Link stood there awkwardly.

"I wasn't sure you would come…" Zelda boldly began, looking down at the ground. "I know this place isn't the prettiest right now, but it will be absolutely stunning when we get finished."

Link nodded, unable to think of anything to say. This was the most awkward he had been in quite awhile.

Zelda glanced around in thought, "Maybe we should move into the castle, away from all the mess."

Link nodded once more, and the two traveled the short distance into one of the castle's newly constructed halls.

To Link, the castle was remarkable. The stone and marble floors, the perfectly decorated rooms with the exquisite furniture, and the expensive chandeliers that hung above almost every area, all made the castle breathtaking. The more Link admired the inside of the castle, the more he felt as if it was not a part of him. The place was extremely nice, but he seemed so use to his normal life of living in his small wooden house in Ordon.

Although, he thought once more, people's lives constantly change.

Zelda sat down on a sofa as Link planted himself beside her.

"Link," She softly spoke. "You already know why I asked of you to come here…I just did not think you would want to be involved any longer. You already have experienced quite an adventure and must want to settle back down in your village. I just feel that without a king, our land needs some protection…I try to do everything in my power for my people, but my powers are limited."

Link agreed, but he sensed something else was bothering Zelda.

"Zelda, are you sure everything is fine here? You seem worried," he questioned her.

They sat in silence for a moment or two.

"Everything is fine for now…" her voice trailed off.

Link looked at her puzzled.

"I trust you with my life Link, that's why you are the only one I am telling this to. I just do not wish to bring you into one of Hyrule's disasters once again. You have your own life to live, but I have no one else to turn to as much as I count on you," Zelda admitted to him, leaving Link's mind in confusion.

Link gazed into the princess' crystal blue eyes as she stared at him. He knew she must be hiding something.

"It runs in my family to have these dreams…" She began to tell him. "…Prophesy dreams."

She paused for few moments and turned away from Link, attempting to hide her emotions. She typically was good at doing so, but this matter seemed to shatter her heart in pieces. Link saw a tear tumble from one of her eyes.

She turned to face him again, continuing, "I have been having these dreams. I can't see much, except a gray and black fog over Hyrule, and people lying on the paths…I have been having them since Ganondorf deceased, and each time, it's the same dream. It happens to me multiple occasions weekly, and I end up staying awake the rest of the night. I do not get much sleep anymore, and I fear the worst for Hyrule."

It had never occurred to Link before, but he was having these prophesied dreams at night, only they were a bit different from Zelda's nightmares. He explained to her he was experiencing a similar situation.

Zelda quietly gasped as her hand flew over her mouth in shock. They both found it rather strange.

"Link," she started off once more. "Please stay here at the castle for awhile. You don't have to move here, just stay until I figure out what's happening. You are the only person I trust. I am truly counting on you."

Even though the situation was not a smiling matter, a slight grin appeared upon Link's face after hearing those words.

"Zelda, I will protect Hyrule and you. I promise. I wasn't meant to be a ranch hand all my life, I was meant to protect the people. That's why I was put in this position, and so were you Zelda," he encouraged her.

Zelda grinned at him, partly because of what he had spoken, and partly because he had never expressed that much at once to her.

"I almost forgot," She blurted, rising from her seat. "Come with me, Link."

He followed her instructions, and trailed behind her. They came upon Zelda's quarters. Awkwardness came over Link a second time as she told him to come with her. He had never been inside a princess' chambers nor had he ever even thought of the idea.

Her bedroom was impressively large. Link could imagine two or so of his houses squeezing into the size of it. The walls were a soft purple, and two armoires were on either side of the room. Three windows were on the wall away from the door, and so was a vanity. Her extremely massive bed was in the center of the room, and a chest was at the end. Two dressers faced each other on opposite sides near the doorway. The room was also decorated with numerous pictures and paintings.

Zelda sat down, opening the chest, her light brown tresses falling in her face as she searched intensely for what she was seeking. A smile rose upon her face as she lifted the ancient object that she had not seen for quite a long while. Link eyed her as she placed it in his hands.

"It's an ocarina," She informed him. "We don't hear about people playing them much anymore, but the first hero of Hyrule used this in his journeys across many different lands. My mother gave it to me…"

She glanced down, and Link could sense that bringing up her mother brought much sadness to the princess. He did not know why it did, and to comfort her, he placed his hand on her shoulder.

Zelda grinned at him and went on, "She gave it to me before she passed away…She told me to always keep it and never let it go. I know it is important in Hyrule's history, but what use is it sitting here in my chest?"

Link looked down at the bright blue ocarina in his palms. He desired to know the story behind this instrument and was very pleased Zelda would let go of it for a bit to lend it to him.

Zelda softly stated, "It's called, 'The Ocarina of Time.' It's one of my most cherished possessions, and with that, I want you to know that I have faith in you. After you encountered Ganondorf, how could I not? I just want you to know I believe in you, and together, we can handle whatever evil falls upon Hyrule."

Link beamed, not knowing at all how to respond. He managed to mutter a simple, "Thank you, Zelda."

Zelda smiled once more, and told him, "I learned a song on the ocarina…it was one they use to play for one of my ancestors. Maybe one day, I can teach it to you."

Link nodded in agreement.

"So, shall we see where you are going to stay, Link?" Zelda questioned, standing in the entryway of her room.

Link desperately wanted to see his new room, or basically his new home for quite some time. He hoped he would not have many regrets on moving.

He had no idea this would be one of the easiest tasks he would have to encounter…

I hope you guys liked it! I have been so busy with school and such that I haven't had much time for writing, but I will update more often if I get more reviews! So please review! (: You give me a review, and I will return the favor! And also, if I made any spelling/grammar mistakes, please let me know. Story ideas would be appreciated as well because as of now, I am not exactly sure what the next chapter will be about...But anyway, thanks for taking the time to read my story! :D