Chapter 2

I know the first chapter was short but I did not want to reveal too much about what would happen right now.

ONE MONTH EARLIER-Link stood tall and straight in the saddle, his sweaty hands gripping the reins. He slowed Epona to a walk as he neared the mayor's house, the breeze providing relief from the afternoon heat. He pulled Epona up and climbed down giving her a pat on the head. Staring over the peaceful village, he thought back on his life. After the defeat of Gannondorf he could have done so much, went to Hyrule castle, become a night and work his way up, or any number of things he could have set his mind to. Instead he had chosen a simple, peaceful life ranching in the village he grew up in. Although he knew he would become mayor after BO passed on, his was content with life as it is. People often asked him why he lived such a simple life when he saved Hyrule, He would smile when he answered that he was only a hero when Hyrule was in danger, as it stood there was no need for him so he settled into a quiet life with his family. He turned to go inside the mayor's house. He, his wife Ilia, and their son jack often ate their after he finished on the ranch. He and Ilia had married about seven years ago and their son was six.

His son Jack burst the door, "Dad!" he exclaimed as he jumped on link.

"How is your day son?"

"Did you hear, Colin and Talo are coming home tomorrow!" Jack excitedly shouted the news.

"That is good to hear, let's go inside and eat dinner," link said as he put his son down. It had been two months since he had seen Colin and almost a year since he had seen Talon. They were twenty and nineteen respectively. They had grown into strong young men, After the defeat of Gannondorf they had trained under link and last year they joined the royal Guard. Colin was usually more reserved, using his head more and was the better warrior. Talo hadn't changed much in ten years, still rushing headlong into danger, but was almost as good a warrior as Talo. Of course neither had matched links skills, in fact no one had. Link was part of the royal Guard, but Princess Zelda allowed him to stay in Ordon, where he kept the peace in the local area and trained soldiers in the royal guard that came to him.

"Hey Ilia, smells like another Good dinner," link praised as he greeted her and sat down to eat.

"You always say that," Ilia replied with an accusing grin.

"Because it is true."

"Link, have your heard yet?" Bo asked as he sat down.

"Yeah, it will be good to see Colin and Talo again, Especially getting the drop on them again."

"Four times and they still can't spot you before you get the drop on them." Bo said in amazement.

"some people never learn. But do you know why they are coming home?"

"No idea."

Early that next morning Colin and Talo were riding through Faron woods, their horses and armor bearing the royal seal of Hyrule, when Talo wondered aloud, "Isn't this where link usually jumps us?"

"Yeah," Colin agreed only half paying attention to Talo. His every sense was attuned to the forest as link had taught him. Suddenly he caught of glimpse of white in a bush. Not visible but to the most trained eyes he saw what had to be a horses tail. He immediately tapped Talo on the shoulder and pointed to the horse. Swiftly and silently they dismounted, sent their horses ahead and ducked into the bushes.

" A little too obvious?" Colin observed.

"For anybody but us I would say no."

"well you go for the horse and I'll circle back and wait for him to pop out."

"Why me" Talo protested.

"You're the Brash one remember?"

With that Talo slowly snuck up to the horse. Colin turned around and circled back until he was in position to watch for link, Unlike Talo, he was not absolutely sure they would get him this time. However he knew they would not be caught totally by surprise. Just then Talo fell out of the bush gasping for air after a hard hit to his sternum. The ambush put Colin on total alert, watching for anything. Peering from the bush he scanned the forest, nothing.

"Looking for me," Link taunted standing right behind him with his blade.

"Not anymore," Colin replied revealing the hidden dagger in his hand that he could have thrown.

"Your learning Colin, Which is more than I can say for you Talo," Link commented as he grabbed Talo's wrist and hauled him up. Good to see you two home again, "I thought you weren't supposed to come for another two months?"

"we weren't, but the princess sent us on business." Colin explained.

"Well we can talk about it after you see everyone again." Mounting their horses they rode toward the village. Yes it was very good to see them again, link half-wished he could fight by their sides, he missed his adventuring days, the open range as he rode, a sword clutched in his hand, and stalking his prey with his bow and arrow. Live was dull however, which wasn't a bad thing he guessed. And maybe Colin and Talo had brought something that could give him something to do, a little excitement every now and then was good. Little did link know, but he would get far more than he bargained for.

Far to the west of Hyrule, in the middle of a massive camp of a great army, stood several soldiers around a map.

"This is our first target,' one said pointing to a strategic point on the map, 'after that our armies will roll through the southern provinces, and completely cut off and besiege Hyrule castle. They will be in disarray and their supply lines cut, they will have little chance of stopping us or even slowing us down."

"When does the invasion begin," another inquired.

"In One week, hyrule will finally know our wrath."

Kinda Short I know but the next few should be longer i hope.