The Beginning of the End revised

So I've decided to begin reposting my LoZ fanfic. For anyone who doesn't know about it(which would be pretty much anyone besides Hope and Colonel Caboose), I began writing this fanfic years ago. It follows after Twilight Princess, with focus on Links oldest son and the friends and enemies he makes over the years.

Prologue​

The wind blew softly, whistling a calming tune in Link’s ear as he and Epona rode down the path through Faron Woods towards the little village of Ordon. He sighed in relief as he thought about the recent events that had happened. Ganon attempting to take over Hyrule. Meeting Princess Zelda and many new people. The Twilight covering the land and everyone in it. It was all too much for him.

But it’s all over. Link thought as he went down the path. Ganon is dead and Hyrule is back to normal. I can finally return to my old life. He tried to tell himself.

But while Link thought all that, he knew it wasn’t true. Even after Midna left and destroyed the mirror of Twilight, he still felt something inside of him. He knew the wolf was still there, waiting. Waiting for its chance to escape and be free.

It must be have something to do with me being the Hero. Link thought, maybe it will always be inside me. I wonder…

Link stopped at his old home and got off Epona, fetched an apple, and fed it to her. She neighed in contentment and walked to her laying spot. Link watched her for a second, then turned around and pulled the image of the wolf into his head. Seconds later, he took off running on all four paws.

Wolf Link howled into the air. The sense of freedom swam through him in everyway. He still had his gift. He ran in the woods a few times, than headed back to his home and saw Epona give him a stern look.

“Is it really necessary to do that?” Epona said, huffing at him impatiently.

“Oh, come on Epona. It's not everyday I can change and be free. Besides, what harm can it do? I’m just having some fun, that’s all.” Link

“Well, still, you need to be careful Link. You know how everyone in the town feels about your wolf form. Especially Rusl.” Epona warned him.

Link sighed and transformed into his human form. He walked over to Epona and looked into her eyes. “I know Epona. That’s why I’m going to be careful. I’m going to get some sleep. I’ll see you in the morning.”

Walking into the house, he stripped down to his trousers and laid into bed. Barely a thought passed through his head before he passed out into the sanctuary of dreams.

***​

In his dreams, Link was visited Ilia, his best friend and the mayors daughter. When he attempted to talk to her, he was interrupted by her. Her voice was something amazing.

“Hello Hero of Light. You have done well in your quest to defeat Ganon and save all of Hyrule from Twilight. But your task is not over.”

Link just starred at her in shock until she stopped. After a second, he then spoke. “Who are you? You’re not Ilia.”

The Ilia figure smiled and said, “Correct. I am the Goddess Farore. The very same whose symbol you bear on your hand.”

Linked gasped and fell to one knee, kneeling in front of the great goddess. “I’m sorry, Goddess. I did not know.”

Farore smiled and said, “Stand my Hero.”

Link stood and faced the goddess. “What did you mean my task is not over? I stopped Ganon and forced the Twilight back to the Twilight world. Must I do more?”

Farore nodded, “Yes Hero, you must. But not until later in your life. I cannot tell you what will happen, but I will give you a clue.”

Link nodded and said, “What is it?”

“Be careful of those close to you. They will be used.”

Link’s eyes snapped open as he awoke from his dream. Sweat drenched him and he was tangled in his bed sheets. He untangled himself and sat in bed, his hand running through his hair. Link glanced down at his hand. The Triforce symbol shown with a dim light, but was brilliant none the less. The words Farore spoke still rang in his mind.

Be careful of those close to you. They will be used.

***​

Morning came. Link stepped out of his house and squinted at the bright sunlight. Today is going to be a long day. He thought as he climbed down the ladder and started walking into town. Better go see everyone. They must be worried.

He arrived into town and stood there. First, he walked towards Rusl’s home and knocked on the door. Rusl opened the door and said, “Who‘s there?”

Link smiled and said, “Don‘t remember me?”

The door was thrown open and before he could object, Rusl grabbed him and gave him a big bear hug. “Link! I can’t believe it’s you!”

Uni stepped out of the doorway, intrigued by the commotion. “Link? Is that really you?”

“Yes. Yes it is. Hey Uni.” Link wrestled his way out of Rusl’s grip and gave Uni a gentler hug. “How’s the baby?”

“Good. We named her Abby. She’s a real handful.” laughed Uni.

Link joined in the laugh and said, “I’ll bet.” He turned to Rusl. “Is Ilia home?”

Rusl smiled and said, “Go on.”

Link rushed to Ilia’s house and knocked on the door. It flew open and there stood Mayor Bo, holding a giant pan and yelling, “I swear, the next person who disturbs me and my daughter during breakfast, I’m going to-” He stopped and starred at Link, then said, “Link. It’s you…”

“Link?!?!” came a small voice behind Mayor Bo. Bo stepped aside and Ilia walked forward. Her and Link starred at each other, then she screamed, “LINK!!!” and tackled him onto the ground, hugging him to death. Link coughed as he hit the ground.

“Ilia… I missed you too…. But you gotta… gotta let me BREATH for once.” Link managed as he was being strangled.

Ilia let go of him and they both stood up. “Sorry Link. I’ve just missed you so much. I didn’t know if you would be back.”

“I'm quite shocked, Ilia. I'm a herder, do you think I couldn't handle anything?” Link grinned and stepped forward, drawing Ilia towards him. Ilia put her head against his chest and whispered, “I’m glad you’re back.”

Link looked down at her and said, “Me too, Ilia. Me too.” And everything felt the same once again. Things were back to normal.

***
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Deep in the afterlife, Ganon watched the scene in front of him as he stood on a cliff. He silently cursed as he saw the Hero live in front of him. “Oh, how I wish I could get my hands around his little neck…” Ganon whispered softly as he watched. He needed a plan to get out of here. And he had the perfect one.

He used some of his remaining power from the Triforce of Power to look through the future. He wasn’t looking through his future, but his greatest enemy’s future. And sure enough, he found what he was looking for. He smiled to himself.
“I’ll use the Hero’s own weakness against him. This time, I will win.”
So, he started his plan of return. It would take awhile, but he could wait.

Time to die Hero…​

Sixteen years later…​

Link awoke to the sound of little kids running around in the house. He groaned, walked to the window, opened it, and shouted, “Settle down kids!!”
“Sorry dad!!!” they shouted back. Link shook his head in amusement and turned to his wife. Ilia laid there on the bed and smiled at him. “You know, they remind me of someone I know.”
“Hey, they didn’t get that from me, okay? They got that from your side of the family. Always gotta be hard headed.” Link said. Ilia laughed and kissed him.
“Better get to work." Link groaned, drawing away from his wife. "I’m taking Jacob into town to get some stuff, then we’ll head to the spring and let the kids swim around for a bit.”

“That sounds good. You get going. We’ll be ready by the time you get back”

Link smiled, kissed his wife, and headed out the door. Outside were his twins kids, Bo and Jena, playing with the dog Wolf. Link smiled at them, then turned and saw his eldest son, Jacob, practicing with his sword on the old practice dummy Link had constructed so long ago. He’s getting good. thought Link as he watched Jacob flip over the dummy and cut its head off.

“You know that doesn’t compare to a moving target, right?” Link shouted at his son. Jacob looked up and laughed. “NO! But it’s better than nothing, right?”

Link laughed. “Right. Now get your stuff together. We have to head into town.” Jacob nodded and slid his sword into the sheath.

Link jumped down the ladder and looked at the twins. “Now, you two be good for Mom now. Do what she says and we’ll go to the spring after Jacob and I get back. Deal?”

The twins shouted, “Deal!!!” and started back at playing with Wolf. Link and Jacob laughed and started walking for the village.

They ran into Rusl, the kids godfather and Link’s oldest friend, walking down the street with Abby. Abby had grown beautiful in the seventeen years of her life. Jacob instantly grew nervous and tried to make himself bigger as they walked past. Link shook his head and said hey to Abby and Rusl.

“Hey Link. Jacob.” Rusl nodded to them.

“Hi Link.” Abby gave Link a big hug and looked at Jacob. “Hey Jacob.”

“Hey Abby.” Jacob stuttered and started to grow red on his cheeks. Abby laughed and started to get nervous too.

Link and Rusl looked each other in the eye and tried to start a conversation to ease the nervousness in the young kids. But when it looked like it wouldn’t work, they said goodbye and left. Jacob started getting more relaxed.

“Why don’t you ask her out?” Link asked his son as they waited for the clerk at Malo’s Mart to get their stuff. Jacob started and looked at his father. “What?”

Link laughed and said, “You heard me. Why don’t you ask Abby out? It’s clear they you both like each other. Just do it.”

Jacob looked down and mumbled, “Well, I want to. But…”

“But what?” Link gently pushed.

Jacob sighed, clearly unwilling to talk about the subject. “I don’t know. I mean, she’s beautiful. Every time I see her, I tell myself that I’m going to ask her, but I can’t seem to.”

Link smiled, “It’s okay son. It happens. I was the same way with your mother. But you will be able to. Abby is a great girl, and everyone in the village can tell you two dot on each other.”

Jacob nodded, “Yeah, I guess you're right." He remained quiet after that, so Link decided to drop it. They got their stuff and headed back home. The twins were jumping up and down when they saw their father, bugging him about going to the spring. Link looked at his wife and asked, “Were they good?”

“Well…” Ilia started, her tone sarcastic.

“We were good daddy!! We were, we swear!” the twins didn't catch the hint and started bouncing up and down.

Ilia smiled. “They were good this tjme."

Link kneeled in front of his kids and said, “Well, your mother gave her approval. Are you ready to go?"

“YES!!!” they both shouted.

Link stood up and said, “Well? What are you waiting for? Let’s go.”

Everyone left for the spring. While walking down the path, Link was smiling. I can’t believe how lucky I am. Suddenly, a chill ran down his spine. He looked up and examined the sky. Something was watching him, studying him. At first, he thought it was the Goddess’, but something didn’t seem right about it. He felt evil invade him. A thought ran through his mind. It’s happening. Farore’s warning. I think it’s coming true. He looked down at his family and fought back panic. Not now.

***​

The evil eyes that Link had felt were coming from no other than Ganon himself. He stood on his usual spot on the cliff, watching Link in the water below. He saw Link stop and look up at the sky, directly at him. He knows I’m watching him…

That did not upset Ganon. His plan was nearly complete. All he needed was to motivate his prey. And he knew how.

Soon. My time is soon…

***​

When they arrived at the lake, Bo and Jena immediately ran into the water with Wolf and started splashing around. Jacob laughed, changed into something more comfortable, and joined his siblings in swimming. Link and Ilia set up a spot and laid together, watching their kids play together.

Ilia sighed and said, “What a family. I can’t believe this is all true and not a dream. You know what I mean, right Link?”

Link looked down at his wife, “Of course I do. This is the life I’ve always wanted for us. And now it’s true.”

Saying that, Link truly felt happy. This what he wanted. But some things stayed with him. The memories of his adventure still plagued him at night. Like the Twilight world. He still visited it at night. All the Twili that had suffered under Ganon…

Link took a deep breath and pushed his thoughts back. No. I will not think of that. My life is here now. Ilia, Jacob, Bo and Jena. They’re my life now. Not all that.

He settled back down and continued watching his kids. Suddenly, a bright light shone above him. He looked up and thought it was the sun, so he ignored it. But then he looked back up at it, intrigued.

Something was strange about this light. He felt evil power coming from it. The wolf within him came up and he growled softly at it. Ilia heard him and looked up at him, concerned. “Is everything okay."
Link continued to growl at the light until Ilia poked his ribs. He finally came to and looked down at her. “Yeah, everything’s fine.”

“You sure?” Ilia sounded worried.

“I’m sure. Now, let’s go join the ki-”
A shout came from the spring, “DAD! JACOB‘S GONE!” Link jumped up and looked at the spring. Bo was jumping up and down, pointing at a bright spot. Link noticed that the light had moved to where he was pointing and stayed there. He could barely see Jacob.

“Hold on Jacob!!!” Link yelled and sprinted to the spring, worry eating at his heart. Not my son. Please…

***​

Jacob felt strange. He was floating in something that was like air, but it felt like water. Something was happening, he could feel it. But he didn’t know what. In the background, he could hear his family shouting for him. But he didn’t seem to care.
In front of him, he saw a figure appear. It melted into existence in front of him and he gasped. “Abby? What are you doing here?”

“I am not Abby. I am The Great Fairy and I came to you to talk to you. I merely took on a form you would find... desirable.”

Jacob started at that and felt his cheeks burn. He had heard of The Great Fairy, but never dreamed he would meet her. He was even more surprised when he heard what she said next.

“I wish to talk to you about your father, Link.”

This did make Jacob flinch. “My fa-father? What does he have to do with this? And why didn't you bring him in instead?”

Abby/Great Fairy smiled and said, “Everything will be explained momentarily. Now, let us begin.”

***​

When Link got to the light, it instantly vanished and his son fell into the deepest part of the spring. Link dived into the water and pulled his son up seconds later. He dragged him onto the shore and started trying to wake him up. Fearing the worst, Ilia took the twins and tried to get them not to see their brother. After many attempts and losing his hope, Link saw Jacob coughed up water and started breathing. Link sighed in relief and turned to his wife.

“Let’s go home. He’s needs some rest.” Ilia smiled, then started crying. They all headed home, Link carried Jacob.

When they got back, Link put Jacob into his bed. As he started to leave, he heard Jacob whisper something. Something that terrified him.

“Ganon is back.”

***​

Ganon smiled. It was all going exactly as he planned. Link’s son was going to wake up and realize that he needed to free himself. Luckily, he had motivation. And he knew what he was supposed to do.

The time is coming. Not long now…

***​

Link stopped at the doorway. He hesitated as his hand moved to knock on the door, but knew he had to. It was the only way to be sure. He had to be sure. He knocked on the door.

A servant answered. He looked Link up and down with distain. “Who is it?”

“I need to see the Queen. It’s urgent.” Link said.

“And who are you, precisely? The Queen won't see to just anyone on short notice."

He smiled, “Tell her it’s Link.”

The servant straightened up and said apologetically, “Right away sir.” He ran off.

Link stood there waiting. Minutes later, the door swung back open and Zelda stood there, in a nightgown. “Link? I wasn’t expecting you. It’s been forever. How are you?”

“Good. I’ve been good. Look, I need to talk to you. It’s important. May I come in?”
Zelda looked confused, but moved out of the way. “Please, come in and have a seat.”

“Farore thank you.” Link stepped in and followed Zelda to a small room off to the side of the main hall. Inside contained a small table with chairs and a tea set. While Link say himself down, Zelda made up some tea and handed to him. Link took it and thanked her as Zelda sat across from him.
“What do you need to talk about?”

Link hesitated again. The kingdom was at peace, the best peaceful time they had had in years. He was reluctant to possibly ruin that. Should I really tell her? But he knew the answer.

“It’s Ganon. I think he’s back.” Link cautiously told her.
Zelda gasped, which was more of a shock than Link expected. “What makes you think that?!?!”

Link took a breath and started his story…

***​

Jacob awoke in a panic. Everything the Great Fairy had told him came to him in waves. He needed to leave. He jumped out of bed and snuck into his parents bedroom. In there, laid his dads old green tunic and his sword. Jacob took them, trying not to wake his mother. He left the room, putting on the tunic and putting the sword on his back. He walked out of the house feeling more powerful.

Jumping on his horse, he grabbed the reins and started off, heading for a destination known only to him. I will free you father. I promise.

***​

Ganon looked at the boy. He smiled to himself. The boy has grown. His plan was working for once.

Nearly time…

***​

Wolf Link ran as fast as he could, his heart pounding as fast as he could. The journey from Castle Town to Ordon took a couple days. He cleared it before the first day ended.
No. This can’t be true. Please, don’t let it be true. He prayed to any god, current or old, to heed his call. But Link already knew he was too late.

He stopped short of his house in front of the Ordon spring and transformed into his human self and ran the rest of the way. He turned the corner and saw Ilia standing there. She noticed him and ran into his arms, crying.

“What’s wrong? Rusl wouldn’t tell me in the letter he sent.” Link asked, worried.

Ilia looked at him and said, “Jacob’s gone. He took your old green tunic and your old Ordon sword. I don’t know where he went. I’m so sorry…”

“Shhhh… It’s okay. It’s going to be okay. I promise.” Link said, trying to sooth his distraught wife. "Where are the twins?"

"With Abby at her house. Once Rusl heard, he agreed to let the kids sleep over until you came home."

Link was glad of that. Rusl would take good care of them. In the back of his mind though, he knew what had happened. His son is going to hunt for Ganon. For what reason, Link didn't know. He intended to find out.

“Ilia.” She looked up at him finally. “I’m going to go look for Jacob. I promise, I’ll bring him back. I swear
I need you to stay and look after the twins.”

Ilia shook her head. "No, Link. We both need to find him together."

Link gripped her shoulders to make sure she didn't run for the nearest horse. "Ilia, it'll be much easier for me to search alone. I think I have an idea of where he's gone too."

Link kissed his wifes forehead. "I swear, I will drag him back by his boots if I have to. But our son will return to us."

 

There's not really a lot of changes in this first part. Just fixed some errors and fleshed some dialog. The next chapter though, I plan on doing a full re-write.

 

Two days later…​

Jacob walked into Castle Town, excitement filling him to the brim. This was where the Great Fairy had told him to go to find the one who could help him. It had been a long trek to get here, but Jacob felt like it would be worth it. Placing his hand over the hilt of the Ordon sword he took from his father, which filled him with guilt, and started to walk through the town. Jacob had no idea where he was going, but he followed his gut into an alleyway.

Jacob came to a rundown looking building and decided to enter it. On the other side of the door way, it was crowded. He noticed that it was a bar and decided that he needed a drink anyway. Sitting at the bar, the bartender came right up to him. He noticed it was a female and that she was starring at him funny, like she knew him from somewhere.

“Hi honey. What can I get you to drink?” she asked.

“Just some water if you don’t mind. I want to leave quick. I’m on some business here.”

The bartender winked and said, “Right away. Can I get your name?”

Jacob thought about it for a moment, then figured it couldn’t hurt for her to know. “The name’s Jacob.”

Jacib noticed her eyes widen slightly, like a memory flashed through her mind at the sound of his name. “That’s a nice name. Mine’s Telma.” She held out her hand.

Jacob took it and shook. “Nice to meet you Telma.” She walked away and he sat there watching her for a second, then turned his attention to around the bar. He noticed a couple of guys looking at him funny. Deciding not to worry about it, he turned back and saw Telma walking back up to him with his water.

“One water for the handsome young man.”
Jacob took the water and thanked her, then started drinking it. But just before he got done, he felt hands grab him by his shoulders and fling him off his seat. His glass fell out of his hand and he flew through the air and landed on a table, feeling it break under him, and crashed to the floor, dazed.

The hands grabbed him again and pulled him up to his feet. Within his dazed mind, he heard a voice yell out and another one say, “Stay out of our bar, you foreigner!” A punch connected to his face and he reeled back from the pain. But it had cleared his head up, and that was exactly what he needed.

Jacob’s vision cleared and he saw the same pair of men that were starring at him earlier. Knowing it would cause suspicion and let his father find him, Jacob tried to reason with the guys.

“Look, leave me alone and I’ll leave. I sw-”

Out of the corner of his eye, Jacob saw another fist flying towards him. I don’t have time for this. He thought to himself as the fist came closer. Dodging it, he grabbed the man by the arm and twisted it behind him, hearing the bone strain as he pulled it up. The man screamed out in pain as his arm was jerked up and screamed even louder as the bone made a cracking noise and his arm went in an odd angle.

Jacob was lucky to be able to hold his own thanks to his father. Link had never told his children of his past, but talk always went around in a small town. Jacob knew his father was the Hero of Light, a being who was said to be bathed in pure twilight, allowing his to be able to change shapes. He struck down the murderous King Zant, who had held Hyrule hostage under his rule of thumb. Jacob secretly aspired to surpass his fathers strength, which led him to ask Rusl to train him as he taught himself swordplay. Now the lessons paid off.

Pushing the now disabled man aside, Jacob readied himself for the other guy and started trading punches with him. The man was careful and landed a couple. But in the end, Jacob got under the his guard. Lifting the man up by his shirt, he threw him onto the table and then through the door. Scared for his life, the man took off running. In the bar, the other mans moans could be heard. Jacob looked in the bar and saw Telma walking towards him.

“Leave! I NEVER want you in my bar again! You hear me???" She screamed at him.

Jacob raised his hands up in surrender as he quickly retreated back. "I’m leaving, I’m leaving!" He made his way back down the alleyway. Strangely, he felt his pulse quicken and he also felt like something was trying to guide him somewhere. Following this feeling, Jacob came up to a store named Madam Fanadi’s Fortune Telling. Curious as to why he was led here, Jacob walked into the store, curious to find out what lay in it.

***​

Link came running up to the Western Bridge into Castle Town in his wolf form. He jad thought to just ride Epona on, but with time of the essence, he all but ran for two straight days. Cursing his luck that he was blocked off at the Southern entrance and losing time, he transformed into his human self and walked into Castle Town.

Walking past the many people that inhabited the town, Link marveled on how well it seemed to function together. Zelda leads her kingdom well. Link thought as he entered the town square. Not paying attention, someone ran into him. Looking at the man, he noticed that this was the kind of man who couldn’t be scared by much. And yet… Fear shined bright in his eyes as he starred up at Link.

“No! Don’t hurt me!” the man shouted as he lifted his arms up to block himself.

“What are you talking about? I’m not going to hurt you.” Link said as he lifted his hand up to prove that he was innocent.

The man starred up at him for a second and said, “Who are you?”

“I’m Link.”

“I could've sworn you looked younger than this, kid. Maybe I really am too drunk..." the man said, his words slurring. Link couldn't afford to trust a drunk, but the way his eyes looked when he saw Link...

"Sir, where did you see me last? Did I tell you my name?"

The man pointed down the street where he came from and said, “In Telma’s Bar. You about damn near broke my neck throwing me out the door.” the man paused, his face contorting from thinking too hard. "I think yous said your name was Jake or Cob or somethin'."

Link slapped the man on the back and took off towards the bar. He knew his way to the bar, having used it for shelter when he first arrived to Castle Town in his wolf form. I gotta find Jacob before he hurts himself. Link thought as he ran as fast as he could.

Jumping down the stairs, he noticed that the door was busted in and Telma was talking to someone about fixing the door. Looking up at him, Telma’s face got red and she started stomping off towards Link, saying, “I told you to leave. Now you better… Link?”

“Yes Telma, it’s me. I need to know where Jacob went. The kid that came into your bar.”

Telma starred at him for a second, then stamped her foot in anger. “By Din's fire, I damn well knew it! That’s your son, isn’t it?”

Link nodded, “Yes. And he’s in danger. Where is he?”

“Last I saw, he walked into Madam Fanadi’s…”

“Thanks.” Link turned around and raced into the street. But he stopped just in the middle of the street, because he saw Jacob about to walk through the southern gate.

“Jacob!” Link shouted and took off after him.

***
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Jacob walked into the doorway and was blinded. The atmosphere in the room felt dark, as if a black mist hung in the air. Smoke also clouded the ceiling. Jacob lifted a hanging piece of cloth to the side and encountered a lone woman sitting at a round table. In the center of it sat a large crystal ball which filled with its own mist. The woman lifted her head up and smiled warmly as Jacob.

“I knew you would come, Son of Link. You have a big destiny before you. Would you like to hear it?”

Jacob jumped at her voice and stuttered, “Y-yes.”

“Then sit.” Hesitant, but still curious, Jacob walked over to the table and sat down in the chair across from her. The woman, who Jacob could only assume was Madam Fanadi herself, leaned forward with her hands folded. “What would you like to hear from Madam Fanadi? Your love life or your career?”

“Um… Career, please.”

“Then wait as I consult the spirits.” She lifted her hands up and placed her hands on either side of the crystal ball. She spoke in an odd language, one that felt oddly familiar to Jacob, but he couldn’t place it. She spoke like this for a minute, then cried out in fear.

***
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Madam Fanadi looked up at her customer with renewed fear. This man must not be allowed to leave this building alive. He is a danger to not only Hyrule, but every dimension out there. I must stop him. Slowly, she reached under the table for the knife she used for robbers.

“W-would you like t-to know your future boy?” Madam Fanadi whispered. He nodded, obviously eager. “You shall bring about the destruction of everything in our world."

Jacob upended the chair he sat him, his hands trembling. "What? What did you say?"

Madam Fanadi continued as if Jacob never spoke. "You shall lead the evil that has been locked away for centuries into this world and all dimensions and kill us all. Then you shall suffer at the hands of this evil, the first of many to die at its hands.”

"No, no! You're wrong!" Jacob felt his hands trembling. His mind became clouded by fear, anger, every terrible emotion he could think of.

“There is a way to avoid this future.” Madam Fanadi said, pulling the knife slowly out of its sheath.

“What is it?” he whispered.

“You must die now.”

Madam Fanadi threw the knife at the boy and it would’ve connected with his heart, had it not stopped in midair. Lifting his head up, Madam Fanadi saw that some of the evil she had foreseen had already infected the boy. His pupils went blood red and he flashed an evil grin. “It seems you are too late, Madam.” the evilness said as the knife fell to the ground. The sword hanging on his side flew out of its sheath and went into his hand. “And you were wrong about me.”

He walked up to her as she sat there trembling, frozen by fear and some unknown magic he was casting on her. But she managed to speak.

“How am I wrong?” she whispered, closing her eyes to the evil in front of her. After all, she was a psychic. She already knew the answer.

The entity flashed another grin and kicked the table aside, stopping right in front of the psychic. “You shall be the first to die at my hands.”

The evil being raised his sword up and drove the sword straight through her chest, puncturing her heart. The sword came out and was lifted up towards the sky. The last thing that passed through Madam Fanadi's mind before he drove the blade into her head and killed her was, We are all doomed.

***​

Jacob came to and noticed that his sword was in his hand. A second later, he noticed that his sword was sticking out of Madam Fanadi’s head and her now empty eyes were gazing up at him, her surprise fixed forever onto her face. It took him another second to realize that she was dead, and that he had killed her.

Frightened, Jacob pulled his sword out of the now-dead psychic. He could barely keep the sword in his hands. He wuickly wiped it clean, sheathed it, and ran out the door. Pretending to not be noticeable, he fast-walked towards the nearest gate, trying to get out before the psychic was noticed. But before he could get out, a voice rang out through the crowd.

“Jacob!”

Jacob stopped, his heart gripped by an icey fear. He slowly turned around and saw his father running towards him, calling out to him. Jacob stopped for a full second before coming to his senses and took off through the gate and down the steps, the sounds of his fathers footsteps echoing behind him.

“Jacob! Wait, we need to talk!” he shouted at him, but Jacob attempted to block it out of his head. I'm sorry, father. I really am. I must get out of here. He thought as he jumped the last few steps and landed in soft grass.

But his luck was running out on him as he noticed that the path he had come in was blocked by a cave-in. Gorons were working on the cave-in, but he knew he wouldn’t have enough time to wait for them. About to give up, Jacob had a vision flash through his eyes. He stumbled and pitched forward, hitting the ground hard. Quickly rolling forward, he brought himself to his feet and took back off.

Excited that he might yet get free, Jacob took a sharp right and started heading in that direction, following the instinct within him.

***​

“Jacob!” Link shouted out. He saw his son spin around, his eyes wide with fear, and take off running through the southern gate, heading for the pathway. Link knew that he couldn’t get out because of the landslide, but he took off after Jacob anyway, fearing the worst.

“Jacob! Wait, we need to talk!” he tried shouting, but it didn’t seem to have any effect. He saw Jacob land on the ground and start for the path, only to stop as he noticed the landslide. Hope rose up as Link kept running. I can get to him. Finally.

But something happened. Link noticed Jacob go rigged, his eyes unfocused. He tumbled forward and managed to bring himself to his feet. Just as quickly as it had happened, it was gone and he saw determination in Jacob’s eyes. He took a right and headed in the direction of Lake Hyrule.

Link actually stopped in confusion. He still can’t get out of here. he thought. But then something came into mind. “No!!” Link yelled as he took off in the same direction. He knew what Jacob was heading for and he had to stop him. Jacob stopped short and starred down. Link came up ten feet behind him but stopped also, afraid Jacob would do something bad.

“Jacob,” Jacob turned to his father. “Come home. Your mother is worried. So are the twins.”

“And you father? Are you worried for my safety or that I will prove that I can best the Hero of Light?” Jacob spat at him in anger, which seemed to surprise both of them.

Link grew worried though. “Hero of Light? Son, the Hero of Light has been dead for years. No one can best him. Son, come home.”

“No!” Jacob yelled. By now, the Gorons had stopped working and were starring at father and son. “I will not! I know that my destiny is to defeat the Hero. She told me!”

“Who is she? Jacob, what are you talking about?"

Jacob smiled. Something in his smile disturbed Link. My son is changing. “The Great Fairy. She told me that I am destined to kill the Hero. And she told me what I already knew. That you are the Hero.”

And with that, Jacob fell backwards into the giant hole that led into Lake Hyrule.

“NO!!!” Link screamed. He ran to the edge and looked down. His son was nowhere to be found. “No… no…” He fell to his knees and began crying. I have failed. I lost my son.

***​

Milky was swimming in the water, like all Zoras do when nothing is happening. But as it was, he was hunting for food for his family by the waterfall that came from Castle Town.
As he searched for food, Milky felt a distant vibration in the water. Looking around, he noticed a body floating in the water. His parents told him never to mix with Hylians, for they were evil and would kill him. But something about this one drew him and he brought it up to the surface and set it on the ground, looking at it.

It was Hylian alright, but it was cold and close to death. So, Milky used some blue potion and brought him back. Coughing up blood and water, the Hylian awoke. He had clear, amazing blue eyes. Eyes that hypnotized him.
“Thank you Zora. You have saved me.”

Milky nodded. “No pro-”

The Hylians hand flew out and grabbed Milky by the neck. He started screaming, but the fist tightened and cut off Milky’s air, so his scream became a whimper as he looked into the eyes of the Hylian. They had changed from the amazing blue that had occupied the Hylians eyes to a blood red. Milky saw a shadow pass behind the eyes. I don’t want to die. Milky tried to speak, but could only gasp.

The Hylian smiled. He has an evil smile. “And for saving me Zora, I shall make your end quick.” And with that, Milky felt his neck snap. And everything went black.

 

So, I noticed that I went for a depressing theme back in high school. It gets better, I promise.

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Link sat at the steps of Hyrule Castle, feeling alone inside. He had failed his wife. He told her he would bring their son back and he had watched him fall down the deep hole to Lake Hyrule. And there was nothing he could do about it.

He is gone. Dead. My son…


Link was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he didn’t hear Zelda until she was screaming for him. “LINK!!!” He snapped to, and looked up at her.


Zelda always managed to carry herself well. Link always admired her for that. Whether she was locked away in a room far on top of her own castle or deep in the middle of a battlefield screaming, she managed to emit an aura of power and assurability with her. But now, she could barely contain herself. Link wasn't sure if she was angry or devastated.


“Yes, Queen?” He looked back down at the ground.


“ We have trouble in Lake Hyrule,” Link flinched at that sound of that name but Zelda ignored him. “Someone found a Zora dead with its neck broken. A child, by their standards.”


“What about it?” Link asked, clearly not interested.


"Well, the person who told everyone was your son. He threw the body into the lake and let it sink, then he left.”


Link couldn't move at first, feeling torn. He finallu forced himself to look up at Zelda and saw tears forming at her eyes.


“You mean…?”


Zelda nodded, “Jacob is killing kids, Link. Madam Fanadi was also found dead in her shop. She had a sword run through her twice. Once in the chest, the next in her head. He is going too far, Link.”


Link jumped up and faced Zelda. “He is alive. I can bring him back, make him stop what he is doing. I know I can.”


“And how many more people will he kill before you can get to him, Link? Ten? Twenty? All of Hyrule? Link, he needs to be stopped.” Zelda forced her point through, causing Link to drop his head back down.


“I know. But I can’t kill my own son. I can’t.”


Zelda’s expression softened and she knelt down to pull Link into a hug. “I know, Link. But we must do what has to be done for Hyrule. Something is wrong with Jacob. But I will let you choose. You can go home to your family and let us deal with him. Or me and you will look for him and try to make him change his ways. But if we can't help him, then you know what we need to do. And if you can't, then I will. For my kingdom's sake."


Link stood up, his eyes red from tears but filled with determination. "I know."


Zelda nodded sadly and stood up as well. "Then we should head for Kakariko Village."

***​

Jacob rode the horse as fast as he could. He had blacked out again after he fell into the giant hole and came to on land, standing at a riverbank. Something was inside of him, using him. Maybe it was the sickness inside him that the Fairy told him about. He needed to find the Temple of Time and get whatever was inside that would help him.


He arrived at Kakariko Village just as the sun was setting and managed to get a room in their hotel. He avoided speaking to anyone and made his way to his room. Laying down on the bed, he stayed awake for some time, finally beginning to process what had happened. So much had happened recently. He felt physically and emotionally tired. Tomorrow, he would search for the key that would make him better. Tomorrow…


Came early for him. Before he knew it, the sun was in his face, lighting up him and the whole room. Jacob grunted, pulling himself up. He got out of bed, dressed in his cape, and went into the diner where breakfast was being served. He ordered eggs and sat at his table. The eggs came and he managed to eat everything without causing trouble. He left a tip and walked out of the diner into the bright sun. Squinting, he headed in the direction of the graveyard, feeling drawn there.

***
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The shaman Renado sat in his hut, eating his plate and looking out the window. What a beautiful day. he thought as she starred at the many people walking the streets. But as beautiful as the day was, though, something hung on the horizon. Something evil had crept its way into Hyrule, and it was affecting everyone. Even Renado, who was rarely affected by anything bad, could feel the coldness on this hot day.


But Renado shrugged it off for another day. At least, until he looked back out his window and noticed the young man walking towards the graveyard. The very way he walked told the shaman that the evil that he could feel in the air was either coming from this man or that he was affected badly by it.


Picking his staff up, he walked out his door and followed the young man, determined to find out what was the cause of all this.

***​

Link and Zelda rode as fast as they could down the trail. Earlier in the trip, Zelda look towards Link and only gave him one word. "Hurry." Whatever was going on, Zelda knew it. And Link believed her.


Once in the village, Link noticed Renado leaving his hut and walking towards the graveyard pretty fast. Zelda had gone one way, so Link decided to go talk to Renado to see if he had seen Jacob.


Link walked into the graveyard. Seeing Renado, he shouted out to him. “Renado!”


The old man turned around. Link started towards him, then stopped as he saw a figure rise up behind Renado.


“RENADO!!!” Link screamed. Renado turned around and noticed the figure behind him. In the figures hand was a knife, and it rose up to the heavens, and soared down into Renado’s head, killing him instantly.


“No!!!” Link screamed, drew his sword, and charged his opponent.

***​

Jacob first felt the man behind him when he past the house. He felt eyes lay on him and stay on him as he walked past, then he felt the man start following him. I’ll teach him not to mess with me. Jacob continued walking until he made it into the graveyard, where he hid behind a tombstone and waited for the man to find him. To his surprise, the man stopped at the entrance and looked around, confused. He started back up walking.


Just before he got behind the tombstone where Jacob lay hidden, a voice rang through the air.


“Renado!”


The old man had turned and Jacob felt himself come close to blacking out again, but he kept himself awake enough to see what his body did.


He drew his knife from its sheath, rose up from his hiding place, and stepped behind the old man. At the entrance of the graveyard, a lone figure stood. The figure saw Jacob and screamed at the old man called Renado. Renado turned towards Jacob and he saw his hand with the knife raise up towards the sky.


“Foolish shaman. I cannot die.” he heard himself say. The knife then came screaming down into the old mans head. He died instantly and fell to the ground. Inside himself, Jacob screamed at the murder he had committed.


And then Jacob gained full control of his body. He saw that the figure was none other than his father, and that he was charging Jacob with his sword drawn. Fearing for his life, Jacob quickly unsheathed the Ordon sword at his waist and met his fathers charge head on. Swords clashing, father and son fought to the death.

***​

Link saw Jacob draw his sword in fear and met his charge head on. Link was surprised by how much power was behind Jacob’s attacks and realized that whatever was inside his son was aiding Jacob in his fighting skills. They fought to the end of the graveyard, where Jacob stopped giving ground and began truly fighting back. But as many times as Jacob tried to kill him, Link couldn’t find the strength to strike his own son down, and that was his downfall in this battle.


Jacob attempted to cut his head off but Link stopped the blow, and there they stood. Father and son. Both starred each other in the eye, but neither was willing to let go from the struggle. Link saw Jacob’s eyes move for just a second, spotting something. He used this to his advantage, shoving the Ordon blade aside, and throwing a thrust in his sons direction. He pulled back, afraid to actually kill Jacob.


But Jacob had anticipated it, and rolled out of the way, behind Link. Instead of killing his father though, he dove into the crawlspace that lead to the late King Zora’s grave. Link took off after him, and when he got out of the crawl space, his son was at the grave, starring into it.


“Jacob…” Link started, pulling himself up to his feet.


“Shhh.” Jacob closed his eyes and started to light up. Seconds later, the light dimmed and Jacob was dressed in the Zora’s Tunic. Link was astonished by this. He thought he had stored the tunic away, but it looked as brand new as could be on Jacob. Turning towards his father, Jacob smiled and said, “See you later father. I got a date with the sky.” And with that, he jumped into the water, swimming into a waterway that also led to Lake Hyrule.

“Not this time.” Link growled and jumped into the water, chasing his son into the dark.

***​

Ganon stood on his cliff, starring down in the water and watching his puppet. What he saw surprised him very much. It seems that the boy truly been infected with some evil. This may prove to be a threat later on.


Ganon shook his head. He would deal with it later. So, he continued to marveled at the boys capabilities. It seemed he could take his father head on in battle. But it wasn’t much to Ganon. He could tell The Hero was holding back on his skill, afraid to kill his son.


While their swords were locked, Ganon sent a message to the boy. Use the crawlspace, get the Zora’s Tunic, and go through the underground waterway. It’s the only way.

It seemed the boy was good at listening, because he did exactly that. To Ganon’s further surprise, however, the Hero followed after him.

This is going to be interesting…

***​

Link surfaced from the water, coughing and trying to get his breath. Without the suit, Link had nearly drowned in the waterway. Lucky for him, it was more of a current than anything, and had helped in the journey. In the distance, he saw Jacob dressed back in the green tunic, standing in front of the entrance to the Spirit spring with his sword drawn. This has gone too far. Link thought as he swam to land. I must end this.


On land, Link walked over to his son. They stood there, swords drawn, waiting for the other to move. Jacob smiled, and threw himself at his father, swinging the sword in an arc that should’ve killed Link had he not back flipped out of the way. But Jacob knew again what would happen and by the time Link straightened himself up, Jacob was right in front of him.


Link felt an elbow slam into his face and he reared back from the pain, his vision hazy from the blow. By the time it cleared, Link saw his son running up the hill. Why does he always run? Link thought as he took off after him. When he caught up with Jacob, he was standing in front of the giant cannon that led to the City in the Sky.


“Jacob. Stop, please. This has gone on long enough.” Link pleaded to his son, desperation seeping into his voice.


Jacob turned to Link and replied, “I am following my destiny father. Is that so much to ask?”


“You’ve killed innocent people, Jacob. One of them being my friend. That is too much to ask for.”


A shadow passed by Jacob’s eyes and for a second Link thought that he had transformed. But he stayed the same. “They should not have gotten in my way.”


“Did the little kid get in your way?” Link asked.

A look of confusion came on Jacob’s face as Link told him the truth. But he refused to believe it.


“Liar! I am sick of your lies!” he turned to the cannon and lifted his hand.


Link saw a Clawshot in his hand and immediately checked his pocket. He had only one Clawshot in there. Link’s head shot up and he screamed out, “Stop!!” as Jacob fired into the cannon and was pulled in. Link started sprinting and watched his son get shot into the sky. Pulling out his remaining Clawshot, he fired into the cannon also and felt himself get shot into the sky, following his son into the heavens.

***​

Jacob landed in the city and immediately took off running. He knew his father would be right behind him and he was going to take no chances in staying to wait for him. He knew he got lucky in their last fight because his father had been going easy on him the whole time.


He heard Link land and the footsteps that followed told Jacob that he was close behind. Entering the city, Jacob continued to head towards the tallest tower in the city. He met many obstacles, but defeated them all. They had, however, given Link time to catch up with Jacob, so by the time Jacob got to the top, Link was less than a minute behind him.

Time to end this here…

***​

Link climbed the vine and pulled himself up onto the platform. Here was where he fought the dragon and had won. But he never dreamed he would have to kill his son at the top of the world. And there his son stood, at the center. Link walked up next to him and stood there, marveling at the sight.


“It’s not too late to come home, Jacob. Queen Zelda has offered to let your sentence go off light if you give up.”


Jacob chuckled. “I cannot give up father. There is something inside of me. Something… Violent. I must kill it and the Fairy told me how.”


“And how is that?”


“I must take control of my own destiny and make my choice. In the Temple of Time, I will be able to make that choice.”


Link sighed. “I can’t let you go to the Temple. It would be too much for you.”


Jacob smiled. “She told me you would say that. And she told me what I must do when you say that.” he drew the Ordon sword and walked to in front of Link, facing him.


“Please Jacob. I don’t want to kill you. You’re my son.” Link begged.


Jacob stood there, sword still drawn. “Face me father. If it is not my destiny to go to the Temple, then you must kill me here. Otherwise, fight me or let me go.”


Link let another sigh escape him. “If I must.” he drew his own sword and readied himself to fight.


Jacob smiled. “Don’t go easy on me.” and threw himself forward into his father.


And the battle was on.

***​

Ganon watched the battle with excitement. He knew the Hero wasn’t going easy on his son, but the boy kept pace with the Hero. He even, Ganon thought, made the Hero fight harder just to keep his son from striking him down. It seemed Jacob was fastly becoming a natural fighter like his father. The boy would be perfect for him.


But Link was beginning to be a nuisance to Ganon. If he didn’t die before Ganon’s plan came into effect, then he would have the honor of killing the Hero himself and ending this long war once and for all.


All in good time though. My time will come soon…

***​

“And then the man just jumped into the cannon and it shot him into the sky too. I always told the boy who came to me with the parts long ago that the cannon had powerful springs in it. It shots you into the heavens.”


Zelda just kept on nodding and starring up in the direction where the cannon pointed. She knew Link had found Jacob and continued following him. They had found Renado dead in the graveyard, a knife sticking out of one of his eyes.


Zelda shuddered at the memory. It was almost too much to bear when she saw it. Renado was a good man. He did not deserve to go that way. At least he will receive a proper burial.


She secretly hoped that Link would do what was needed to be done. He was the only one now who could stop Jacob, even if he didn’t want to admit it. But she doubted Link’s ability to do what was needed in this time of crisis.

If it comes down to it, I will do what must be done. I love Link and do not want to hurt him, but I must put my kingdom first. And that means killing Jacob if necessary.

***​

Link was beginning to feel exhausted. The strength of Jacob’s strikes, combined with no sleep and strong gusts of wind hitting them both were taking a toll on him. He was beginning to doubt if he could keep pace with his own son.


Then something happened. Link slipped and fell to the ground. Jacob smiled in triumph and raised his sword to deliver the final kill. Then, the strongest wind ever felt was formed and hit Jacob, sending him flying to the other side of the platform. Link jumped up and pulled out his bow. He placed an arrow in the quiver and saw that Jacob had already done the same.


He has gotten faster. This may be tougher then I thought.


There, they kept each other in their sights, neither letting go off the arrow that could deal the final blow. It was Jacob who made the first move. He fired his arrow and it barely skimmed Link. Then Link let his arrow fly true and it connected with Jacobs shoulder. Jacob looked down at his side, back at Link, then back at his side.


Finally looking back up at Link, he said, “I can’t believe it. I guess it’s not my destiny to go to the Temple.” And with that, he let himself fall off the platform, into the sky.


Link didn’t try to stop him. He knew it would come to this. His son had changed for the worst. There was no saving him.


“I guess you already made your choice Jacob,” Link told no one in particular, “You chose to let yourself change into something you’re not. I just hope that I never have to do this again with your brother and sister.”


And with that, Link stood on top of the world, yet feeling absolutely crushed by it. He had killed his son, shot him and sent him dropping to his death. He finally went back to the cannon, shot himself into Lake Hyrule, and was reunited with Zelda.


“Link!” Zelda rush towards him, but stopped short. "Is Jacob...?"


“Dead,” Link told her. “I managed to shot him with an arrow and he fell from the city. No one could survive that fall.”


“Oh, Link." Zelda stepped forward and embraced Link. She held him as tight as she could. "Link, I am so sorry."


Link pulled away and nodded. “It’s over now. I’m returning home to my family.” He then brushed past Zelda and started up the path. Everyone pulled back from him and let him through, as if the space surrounding him was poisonous.


Zelda starred up at the man who, when she had met him, had been the same age as the very son he just killed. That kid had managed to keep a joyous expression through any hardship. Except this time.

***
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King Ralis sat among his people, hearing of what news they had to bring. The most disturbing was of the dead Zora child found in Lake Hyrule. His neck was broken and his parents were devastated by the incident. He wish he knew what to tell the sad parents, but there was nothing he could do.


When he stood to speak, someone shouted, “Look! A body falling from the sky!” King Ralis looked up and saw that a body was indeed falling. He started to notify the guards to move everyone, but something about the body caught his attention. It was slowing down. The boy landed on his feet to where he actually stood on the water. His head down, he drew his sword and cut off the head of a Zora nearby.


Ralis felt fear hit him. “Kill him!!!” he shouted at his guards. They rushed the boy, but were killed themselves in no time. Then the boy started walking towards King Ralis. He fell onto his throne and watched in fear as the young man stopped in front of him. He looked up and Ralis saw blood red eyes starring down at him. Ralis felt that death had finally come for him.