There female figures wove through an area that resembled an observatory though the planets hovered in the air without strings until they came to a small blue planet which they adored. The Creator made most of the universe as well as themselves, after creating them he let them make a planet as they saw fit and so they created earth. Staring at the little blue orb they frowned at what they saw, evil threatened to envelop the thing they put so much work and love into looking to each other they knew something had to be done.
"What are we to do Naryu, the evil is too strong for the hero this cycle, he has escaped his prison with the help of the demon" Farore spoke worry tinting her voice.
Din looked at them "Farore is quite correct sister. This Gannondorf has acquired too much power. As long as he allies with the demon the hero of time stands no chance against him."
Naryu nodded "I know sisters but what are we to do. We can do only so much lending our blessing to those who deserve them" she said motioning to the triforce.
The three sat deep in though wondering what was to be done and were broken out of their thoughts by a voice "My daughters what is it that ails your hearts and minds?"
They turned and smiled "Greetings father" they turned back to the orb "we are concerned that those we have chosen to save this world will not succeed."
The creator moved toward them and stared at the planet seeing everything, placing a hand on his chin deep in thought he saw darkness and it worried him. He could have destroyed the evil with a though but interference in the natural order was against the laws that he himself created. He knew mankind must fend for itself, he smiled a little coming up with a plan nothing his beloved daughters hadn't done so he would lend his blessing to a worthy human. He watched seeing past, present, and future he watched as two humans in the process of creating a child looking into the child's future he smiled this child would be strong, powerful, and most of all be humble, turning to his daughter's he spoke "What creature posseses all three traits of the triforce other than a human."
The three looked to each other in confusion knowing their father saw what they did not Naryu being wise understood first "A dragon" she whispered her eyes wide.
The gestured with his hand making the triforce appear as he nodded "This evil that threatens the land and your powers has no equal. A demon has been summoned by this Gannondorf, we could intervene but that is against the laws of nature. The hero of time and the princess of destiney have been granted by you the powers of wisdom and courage" he said looking to Naryu and Farrore "But the evil will gain power" he said looking to Din. "I have chosen one worthy to carry my Strength" he gesturing to the triforce again they watched as a silver dragon weave itself in and around the triforce, he smiled "I give you the dragon guardian of the triforce and sacred realm" The dragon rested it head on the top most triangle it roared protectively before closing its eyes and falling dormant "he will sleep until the time is right for him to awaken and take up his role. The hero of time shall never again fight alone" his voice echoing through the area. With his declaration the legends change forever.
Deen sat in the royal library trying to focus on the book labeled 'The history of Hyrule' he was about halfway through the legend of the hero of time before the words on the paged changed, this caught his interest and he read on about a protector of the Triforce and sacred realm. When finished he closed the book thinking it was inconsequential but a good read, placing the book back on the shelf where he had retrieved it from he moved back to the chair and sat down. He was thinking about everything that had transpired since they left the farm he explained everything to the king who was skeptical at first until Is'olde sent his ultimatum as predicted either the princess's hand in marriage or face war. When they king heard the plans he thought the family was trying to trick him to get his power but Deen had sworn fealty to the king and said that by marrying Zelda he didn't want the king to step down he wanted him to stay in power until he was ready to step down. The king accepted and was surprised when Deen had actually found a Princess for Prince Sheik to court and surprisingly they had hit if off.
Nira along with her family had been invited to Hyrule and at Deen's request they gratefully came for a vacation, when they arrived he had been waiting just outside the castle to greet them all before leading them into the throne room where Nira and Sheik were immediately stricken with each other. Deen laughed hysterically when she dragged Sheik away for a some reason or another, when the others came into find out what all the racket was about Deen was unable to stop laughing long enough to tell them. After calming down and telling them they laughed prompting him to laugh again, Deen was broken out of his thoughts by the door opening he smiled seeing the king step in. He turned to look out of the window studying the scenery, the king stared at the man whom he was getting ready to call his son and to be completely honest he was very impressed by him, he moved the a window staring out of it "What's on your mind Deen" he asked."
He sighed "This whole situation, this is not how I wanted things to progress. I wanted to live the rest of my life in peace" he sighed "but it seems the Creator has other plans for me."
The king looked to him with a raised a brow "The Creator, don't you mean the goddesses?"
Deen gave him a confused look which turned to understanding "Yes and no, as you know the goddesses created the Earth" the king nodded "well above them you have the Creator who brought forth most of the universe" Deen started explaining about the creator and what he did. The king was surprised he never heard this part of spiritual scripture and at first he didn't believe it but as Deen went deeper the king couldn't deny it he had always known there was something more but to have it explained in depth. During his rant the king had taken a seat across from him listening to the man who was incredibly insightful and well versed. When the two had fallen silent the king could see that he was waiting for something so he decided to ask "I can see there is more on your mind."
Deen looked up and out the window again "Do you remember me telling you about the business I had to conclude in Calatia" he nodded and Deen continued "during the time I was the Captain of the guard I was sent to Telicia to meet with the royal family to try to prevent a war. After the meeting and successfully avoiding war I moved through the town in anticipation of enjoying some of the" he paused "finery if you will. Imagine my surprise when I find that the people live in poverty and filth while the nobility live in comfort. I asked around searching for why and found that they are taxed to the limit they have nothing. Say a man makes 20 Rupees a week, 18 is taken from him under threat of law." The king shocked but he let Deen continued "On my way out of the city I stumbled across a woman ill with plague, she had two children one an infant and the other two years of age.
I kneeled next to the dying mother and found the infant dead she looked to me and asked me to take her daughter and give her a good life. I couldn't just leave her there to die and when I looked into her eyes I immediately was wrapped around her little fingers, so I swore I would raise her as my own. Her mother passed as I promised her and it was difficult trying pry a 2 year old from her dead mother, she cried as we left. It was a long journey from Telicia to Calatia, the little girl became attached to me during our travel and when we arrived and I told my family they took to her and helped me take care of her." He finished the little back story and took a drink from one of the glasses brought in and continued "Before coming to Hyrule she was enrolled in the best academy, she wanted to stay and finish out the year to say goodbye to her friends."
He looked outside again "She should be arriving today" he heard the door open and smiling as he heard her little voice. He looked to the door of the library he watched the six year old brunette step in asking "Daddy?" He stood "Hey angel" she perked up at his nickname for her and when he eyes landed on him she smiled running to him. Deen kneeled and picked her up hugging her, the king smiled at the two before asking "Does Zelda know you have an adopted daughter?"
Deen nodded turning to him "Yes, in fact she can't wait to meet this little one."
She leaned away "Daddy?"
He looked at her "Yes, sweetheart."
"Who are you talking about"
He chuckled and looked to the king "were are talking about your new mom."
At this her face brightened "Really, can I meet her?"
He looked to the king "If the king doesn't mind sending for her."
The king smiled sending a servant to fetch his daughter, Deen took the time to catch up with her while waiting for Zelda he was in the middle of telling her a story when the door opened and she stepped in. When she entered she motioned for him to continue studing the little girl in his lap, she was the cutest little thing she had ever seen. She hadn't believed him when he told her he had a daughter how could have a child if he was never married or had been involved with anyone and when she voiced this concern he laughed before explaining it to her. She smiled at the memory and thought about how she was about to become a mother to a child who was saved by a warrior a man who is supposed to have no mercy yet he picked up a young girl from a dying mother only to whisk her away and give her a better life. It sounded like something out of a fairy tale but it was true. She watched and if she hadn't known she never would have been able to tell they weren't father and daughter, they were so close and it seemed strange to see Deen so open and vulnerable. Instinctively she placed her hands over her empty womb smiling at the thought of if he was this way with his adopted child how would he be with his own and the ones she was willing to give him.
As he finished the story he smiled at her "Sweetie this is Princess Zelda Helene" he gestured to her, the little girl turned and smiled as he continued his introduction "Zelda this is my daughter Rain Al' mere." He was surprised as she jumped from his lap and run straight to Zelda and envelop her in a hug. Zelda had stood and was stroking the girls hair as she looked up and smiled "Are you going to be my new mommy" Zelda smiled and nodded casting a glance at Deen "Yes, I am." the little girl smiled and buried her face in Zelda's dress hugging her tightly, the king smiled before clearing his throat "I believe we have a wedding to prepare for." Deen's eye went wide he had been so tied up with waiting for Rain he forgot covering his eyes quickly he spoke "Rain, sweetie can you help me" Zelda smiled as Rain giggled taking her father's hand and leading him out of the room.
A few hours later
Deen stood at the alter waiting for Zelda his outward calm was a farce he was nervous and dancing about on the inside not only due to the fact that he was getting married but most of the country's populace was in attendance. Looking about he studied the faces a lot of them were news writers and he hated them knowing that come morning this would be all over the papers, he could live with it but he had a feeling that they would try to spin Deen and Rain's relationship. But he knew that it would all be cleared up in the end, and the moment he saw Zelda his mind went black along with his jaw dropping she wore a beautiful white gown laced with pink and silver. Zelda studied Deen he wore the same outfit he had at the ball some time ago his hair the way he liked it she remembered how him being dressed like that the first time she saw him dressed like that it set a fire in her one which she had never felt before. When she reached the alter she smiled when Deen took her hand accepting her from her father, the priest went on with the ceremony it was all a blur to the two who simply smiled at each other.
When the priest arrived at the final point of the ceremony she smiled as Deen promised everything with "I do" Zelda didn't hesitate to say those two little words that meant something so much and were so binding. The reception was a very lively party everyone was happy and dancing mostly crowding around the newly weds, when Deen and Zelda retired from the party and sat in their new room the built up tension between the two exploded.
Telicia
Is' lode strode into the throne room having just arrived back he was outraged when Princess Zelda had chosen this Myrideen to be her suitor, his spies in Hyrule had been given orders to report any and all new developments there. He kneeled before the main throne and looked up to a man who wore a cloak, the room was richly decorated despite the surrounding town. They had taxed the people to the point they have no will to fight back, he smiled evilly as he stood before his master no matter what Hyrule decided they would invade anyway. His master spoke in a deep voice "Is everything in place?"
Is'olde kneeled and nodded "Yes."
The man smiled his face twisted "Good" he stood and murmured an ancient spell as he did his right hand glowed showing the triforce, raising his hand he smiled "Its time."
The Sacred Realm
The Goddesses sat around Earth worry etching their faces Din turned to her sisters "The evil king has gained my power."
The creator moved into the area with his daughters "I see the cycle has begun anew" they turned to him and nodded "yes father the triforce has been broken and the dragon has been released." He nodded and smiled 'I shall pay a personal visit to this Deen' knowing the dragon had gone to him.
Hyrule
Deen moved into a large meadow he was surprised his last memory was being with his wife now here he was confused, he was in the middle of a meadow but it was beautiful, trees lined each side with a stream flowing through the center. On a stump an elderly man sat playing an ocarina Deen moved forward and studied him, his posture was slouched he wore a pure white robe, his hair and beard matching the robe, as he got closer he could feel an unusual sense of peace come over him. The man's face wasn't as aged as he thought it would be, his eyes were closed as he played, the man was wrapped up in the tune that he didn't seem to recognize Deen's presence. Deen went to place a hand on the man's shoulder but his eyes opened and he smiled "I have been waiting for you Deen."
He was shocked that the man knew his name "How do you?"
The man smiled "I know everything about you, I know the moment you were conceived to now. I am" he gestured grandly and looked to Deen to finish.
It hit him "Your the creator" he nodded "Yes, I am" he shifted "Deen I have chosen you for a grand purpose, You know of the Cycle of Eternity. You are now part of it you are the guardian for the powers of my daughters and the people who wield them. You are the protector of the triforce and the sacred realm."
Deen stared at him mouth agape but his confusion turned to anger "Why would you choose a monster like me to protect something so precious?"
He smiled "A monster are you?" he laughed "You are no monster Myrideen far from it, granted you have done horrible things but at someone else's will. You gave mercy to your enemies and their families, you rescued a little girl who surely would have died had you not taken her with you." Deen gave him a strange look, and he continued knowing the question "The girl you took in as your own was destined to die that night" he smiled "you came out of the shadows that night as a monster and the moment you saved the girl you became a hero. If not to others than to your daughter" he pointed at Deen "you are her hero and don't you dare deny that fact!"
Deen looked down as smart and observant as he was he never saw that, the fact that his daughter loved him as well as seeing a hero in him turned his world upside down. He raised his hands staring at them they were the blood stained hands of a warrior and the compassionate hands of a hero, the creator spoke again "Deen, I know you have been punishing yourself" he spoke with courage and conviction "the time to rise above your guilt and throw away your self hate is now, become the man you should be. You have been forgiven for the murders you claimed to have committed" he gestured to his arm "become the Gaurdian."
Deen looked to his arm as seeing the silver dragon that was wrapped around his arm and its head rested on the top of his hand, looking back up "How do I do those things?"
The creator spoke "Only you have the answer to that question and if you look hard enough inside yourself you will find it. From this day forward you will be born into the cycle just as your brother and your wife are, your brother the true hero of time, your wife the princess of destiny and you the Guardian, against the demon of power and his minions. The hero will be needed Gannon is to powerful for him now. There is a Demon controling the will of Gannon and it is something he allowed, he must be destroyed. You have always protected your brother so take up your destiny and do what you have since you were young." Deen tried to protest but he waved his hand causing everything to go black.
Deen eyes opened wide and he tried to sit upright but something stopped him confused he looked down seeing the lavender hair of Zelda memories of yesterday came to him. The wedding, the reception and then his mind wandered until he felt himself go hard cursing he switched his thoughts looking to the ceiling until a silver shimmer caught his eye looking down he saw it was coming from his arm. Lifting it up he saw the silver dragon just as it was in the dream he noticed that there was another glow only this one was gold turning his gaze he saw it was coming from Zelda's right hand, he gasped seeing the triforce confused he gently slid out from under Zelda intent on taking a walk to clear his mind he dressed quietly before leaving a note and kissing her hair as he exited the room, passing servants, guards, and merchants they all bowed to him murmuring your highness, he tried for a while to tell them it wasn't necessary and gave up soon after so he headed straight for the armory. Entering he received the same greeting he ignored it as he moved around the room studying the different armament, his own set of chain mail was old and beginning to fall apart he came across a set similar to his.
He studied it closely looking for weaknesses finding only one or two while his had about eight, he picked it up weighing it he thought it would be heavier than his but it was lighter. Moving over he placed it on the counter before moving back into the gallery, after looking around he found a pair of steel gauntlets and shin guards. He purchased the items and roamed the halls till he found the seamstress. Knocking on the door a small voice summoned him in stepping in he found an elderly woman sitting at a sewing table as she stitched together a tunic looking up she smiled "What can I" she stopped when she saw it was Deen and went to curtsy but he stopped her before helping her back into the chair "that isn't necessary miss."
She smile "What can I do for you?"
He nodded "I need a few new shirts made, I want the fabric made of " he looked to the sets and pick out a silver colored silk "this one. The dark blue, red, Green, and the tan."
She nodded "Very well, anything else?"
He looked around and saw a blue fabric and he nodded "If you would use the same colors to make sashes with."
She nodded "Yes sir, it will be done in a week."
He pulled out his purse "How much do I owe you?"
She smiled "One hundred and fifty rupees."
He paid her and left with a smiled heading back to his wife who was surely awake by now and wondering where he was, on the way back he was met with the same treatment as he was earlier and he figured out why Zelda and her father never paid attention to them when they did it was out of retaining ones sanity rather than being respectful. Arriving at their room he open the door to find Zelda dressed putting the finishing touches on her hair moving over he kissed her cheek causing her to jump and hit him lightly on the arm he laughed. Deen moved to the window and looked out seeing Link working with the soldiers, never noticing Zelda standing next to him she kissed his cheek "You want to go and help don't you?"
He nods "Yeah" he turned to her "I feel this war will be" he pauses and gives her a grim look "I feel it will be fought in Hyrule, not on a distant battle field." He looked back down "The men as well as my brother need to be taught how to fight a true war."
Zelda gives him a strange look "What do you mean a true war?"
He shook his head telling her he would rather not explain it as painful memories arose, he didn't notice the dragon glowing again but she did. She studied it, its silver body winding its way down his arm she was mesmerized by it. She looked back up to her husbands face smiling sadly having figured out he had been pulled into the cycle she knew if he was brought into it now then he has a major role to play from now on. She laid her hand on his shoulder motioned for him to go, they needed him and his guidance so with a clear mind she watched him dress and head down to the field. She smiled this is where he needed to be, her husband was a force of nature chosen by the creator for some higher purpose and this was the start he needed to fulfil that purpose so she watched him lovingly as he left the room before doing the same.
Deen made his way out of the castle dressed in a black shirt and brown pants he was strapping on a padded bracers, padded shin guards, and a wooded sword which was tied in its usual fasion on the middle of his back. He stopped watching Link as he was dueling with a guard studying their moves, Link won and Deen was the only one to clap. Link turned and was ready to berate the man but seeing his brother his mouth shut, he was ready to leave the circle but his brother entered "Very good Link, but there were holes in your defense, your technique sloppy, and over thrusted almost every strike" Deen dropped into a fighting stance "lets see how your fair against big brother with those moves."
Link knew this was going to be tough and looking back on the fight his brother was right so he took up his stance "Half or full contact" he asked but he was sure he knew which one. Deen replied "Full" before charging, Link had just enough time to dodge the first stike and block the kick with the shield although with Deen being much stronger the hit sent Link off balance. Link attempted to drive him back by swinging wildly, Deen swayed back at the last second avoiding the tip of the sword giving him the advantage slamming his knee into Link's stomach. He expected Link to drop and was surprised when he took the hit swinging back at him, thinking quickly he ducked back hand springing away from him and taking up his stance again. Link coughed looking to his brother Deen had the upper hand and he knew it, Link was more of a wolf the sword his teeth were his only weapon and he was extremely dangerous when thrashing. His brother on the other hand was more like a Cougar his arms and legs filled with razor sharp claws and only used his teeth, the sword to kill, he was strong, sleek, quick, quiet, and lethal. He was cold, calculating, fought with the grace of a cat and was already at least 3 steps ahead of him.
Link knew he stood no chance against Deen but he wasn't going down with out a fight, so he charged Deen he noting the momentary surprise in his eyes but in the same instance it was replaced with a look that said he was playing right into his hands and there nothing Link could do except try to be unpredictable, he dropped into a roll. Deen knew his brother wasn't that fool hardy so when he rolled Deen twisted his body and noted how close the sword came as he could feel the air off the tip as it passed by him. Using the momentum of his spin he brought his leg up to kick, but was thwarted by the shield. Having been knocked off balance Link had an opportunity and took it, he jumped intent on bringing it down on Deen's head. He cursed when Deen crossed his arms blocking the sword being extremely surprised when he twisted his hands and gripped the wooden blade in a way that wouldn't have cut him. Link had been paying attention to his hands and forgot about his legs and paid for it, Deen delivered a powerful kick to his side. Link collapsed in pain watching his brother back away, breathing had become very difficult for him, with every breath his sides expanded pushing against the ribs he knew were broken. Using his sword as a crutch he pushed himself up to his feet and took his stance once again.
Deen was surprised when Link got back up he had felt a few ribs break with that last kick he smiled inwardly being extremely proud of his little brother for fighting on, Deen decided it was time to end this he couldn't bear to put Link through anymore pain so he drew the sword from his back and took on a different stance. Deen took note that Link was now on the defense and wouldn't charge again, Deen was just as good at offense as defense. Moving cautiously he inched toward Link and just as predicted when in range Link swung, Deen was prepared so he kicked the sword sending it out of his hand and spun bringing his own to slowly rest on his neck. There were gasps through out the crowd and murmured "the captain lost" and other remarks, Deen dropped the wooden blade and caught Link before he hit the ground he scooped him up running back into the castle. After depositing him on a bed and letting the healers take over he waited, he knew that Link's injuries were sever but not life threatening, when the head healer told him he would be fine he left making his way back to the guard. He had already slipped back into the mode of soldier and was going to put them through their paces, he was going to turn this army into the most feared of any country, he met his father unexpectedly on the way out to the training grounds.
He glanced at his father as they walked side by side and he saw something he had in a long time a light no a fire he smiled with his father there they could get more done and when Link was back they could do even more. Deen knew Link was an extremely talented fighter but his movements needed polishing and if he worked on his technique enough he would be on about the same level as himself. Hours later Deen and Arn had made great progress with the recruits, of course when they had a free minuet Deen went to tell his father about the fight but he already knew because he watched it. He knew Link had much to learn and he himself wasn't a good teacher but Deen was, and in the short fight Link had improved dramatically. Arn went back to his room while Deen found his way back to the hospital wing, as he stepped in he found Link sitting up in bed his midsection wrapped in bandages.
"How you feeling Little bro?"
Link looked up and smiled "Good, save for the dull ache every time I take a breath" he noticed the concerned look on Deen's face "don't worry those red potions work wonders, I'll be up and back out there tomorrow."
He nodded and smiled "Good, father and I had a lot of trouble working with them today."
He laughed "I know, they are a difficult bunch" he looked down "About the fight."
Deen waved him to silence "Link I had to show you what a fight against another human who is seeking you life will be like" he smiles "and you did very well but as I said you still need some work. So tomorrow its just you and me."
Link looked at him mouth agape Deen hasn't given Link a one on one in a long time" Deen I."
He cut him off "Link I will be training your personally. By the time I'm done with you are going to be one of the greatest fighters around. I know its been a long time since I taught you how to fight and its time I finish the job."
Link and Deen continued with their conversation through the rest of the day, they hugged before Deen was pulled out by Zelda, Link stared at the ceiling his hands resting behind his head, tomorrow was going to be a day he had been looking forward to since he was little. He hadn't spent a lot of time with Deen since he had left for the military academy and now he was going to train with one of the greatest warriors his brother one on one. Link was very giddy thinking about it and would have stayed awake if it hadn't been for the red potion as it slowly put him to sleep.