The Legend of Zelda Fanfiction A Twist on a Legend

Link's Point of View

I opened my eyes. I was falling in total darkness. But I had this feeling that I was not alone. I curiously looked up to see a glowing, majestic figure floating up above me.

The figure asked me in a rather soothing monotone voice,"Link...?"

It knew my name?

The figure continued,"I am waiting for you. The time has come for you to awaken. You are vital to a mission of great importance. Link..."

I was utterly confused. Me? I was a vital piece to a great mission? But... I'm completely ordinary...

Suddenly, Zelda appeared next to me which made me sigh in relief.

I tried to say something to her but before I could, I saw a ferocious, scaly monster with razor sharp teeth smiling wickedly at me.

Zelda shouted in horror as she tried to grab a hold of my hand,"Link!"

The monster was getting closer and closer to me. I screamed.

I woke up, panting. I could tell immediately that it was daytime. Golden rays of sunshine caressed my skin. I wiped the sweat from my forehead then sat straight up on my rather lumpy bed.

I turned my head at the sound of a Loftwing. I smiled to see that it was Zelda's indigo Loftwing, Jasper.

Jasper seemed to have an beige envelope in his beak.

I asked,"For me?"

Jasper nodded his head rather furiously. I could tell that he was excited. I chuckled as I got out the letter. I then began to read it.

Hey, Sleepyhead!

I hope Jasper didn't cause you any trouble.

Anyway, rise and shine Link! Today is Goddess Hylia's 500th birthday. All of Skyloft will be throwing a grand masquerade ball to mark this special occasion.

You promised me you'd meet me at the Statue of the Goddess this morning, remember?

Promise me you won't keep me waiting for long.

- Zelda

I smiled. Zelda always made sure I didn't oversleep. One of the many reasons she was the greatest friend a person could ask for.

Realizing that Zelda's probably been waiting for at least an hour, I quickly put on my gray boots, put the envelope and letter on my wooden writing desk, then ran out the door. I started praying to the Goddess that Zelda wouldn't scold me to death.

I smiled at the sight of the stairs that lead to the Goddess statue. But before I was able to reach them, Cawlin and Strich grabbed me from behind!

As I struggled to break free, Groose came stomping towards me. I gulped. He did not look happy. He soon said coldly,"Don't think you'll have a chance to dance with Zelda tonight chicken legs."

I was once again confused. I raised an eyebrow at Groose. "What are you talking about?"

Groose snorted. "Did you take a idiot pill this morning? Zelda's playing the role of the Goddess at tonight's ball and she's supposed to pick someone to dance with her." He ran a hand over his ridiculous pompadour with pride. "Which will obviously be me."

To my dismay, Groose frowned at me again. He got even closer to me. When he was inches away from my face, he spat out,"If you try to sabotage my chance of dancing with Zelda..."

Suddenly something caught Groose's eye. It was Fledge. He ran in fear at the sight of the red-headed bully. Groose snickered and turned his attention back to me. "Your pal Fledge will get a wedgie so bad that he'll be crying like a pathetic, little baby!"

Suddenly, I could hear the sound of a familiar someone clearing her throat. It was Zelda!

Zelda tapped her foot impatiently and asked angrily,"Care to explain what's going on here, Groose?"

Groose was at a loss at what to do. Lucky for him, he eventually came up with something to say. "Oh, Zelda! I was just telling my buddy Link here how excited I am for the ball!"

Zelda lifted an eyebrow.

Groose continued with more confidence,"Yeah, tonight's gonna be a huge hit! Anyway, later Zelda! See you tonight! I'll be the one wearing the grandest outfit!"

With that, Groose marched proudly towards the Knight Academy. Zelda shook her head in annoyance before directing her attention to Cawlin and Strich who immediately ran to catch up with their leader.

I sighed in relief that bullying session was over. I said graciously,"Thanks for coming when you did Zelda. I couldn't stand Groose spitting in my face.

Zelda put on a cheerful face. "No problem Link. Best friends gotta watch out for each other, right?"

I happily nodded and could feel my cheeks turning a light pink.

Suddenly, Zelda asked me,"Oh, Link! What are you wearing to the ball tonight?"

I froze. I conpletely forgot to pick an outfit.

"Link?"

I snapped out of my trance to look at Zelda who was looking at me in concern.

I rubbed the back of my neck in embarrassment. "I don't know actually... I've been so busy helping your Father with ball preparations that I forgot to put an outfit together..."

Zelda sighed sadly. Suddenly she gasped in delight and said,"Not to worry Link! I have a solution! Meet me at my quarters in three hours!"

I watched my best friend take off.

I sure had the most amazing friend ever.