The Legend of Zelda Fanfiction A Twist on a Legend

This Is Not The Link I Love

Zelda was walking through Faron Woods when she spotted a figure dressed in a red cape terrorizing a poor, little Kikwi.

The man said angrily,"You must know where the legendary hero is!"

The Kikwi was on the verge of tears. "I swear... I haven't seen him."

The man sighed and said with his eyes closed,"If you won't listen to reason..."

The man was about to strike the Kikwi with dark magic when Zelda shouted,"Leave that poor creature alone!"

The man swiftly turned his head. Zelda felt like her heart stopped beating. The man gave her a rather angry look. His face soon softened. "What are you doing all the way over here little girl?"

Zelda took a few steps back as the man approached her. This was no ordinary man... He had a pale complexion with icy, white hair, and white lips. The man said in a creepily polite voice,"Oh, where are my manners? Allow me to introduce myself. I am Ghirahim. Lord Ghirahim."

Zelda gasped. This "man" was the demon lord that was after Link.

She got into a fighting stance and shot bursts of energy towards Ghirahim. Ghirahim snickered as he easily dodged them all. He then said,"Foolish child. Wait... you're here to save the legendary hero aren't you? How precious... Sadly you won't live long to accomplish your task."

Ghirahim drew out his sword. He then immediately went to attack Zelda. Without giving it much thought, Zelda did a summersault to avoid Ghirahim's attack. Zelda felt dazed. She wasn't used to performing acrobatics. She soon got over it though. She shot out a giant wave of energy towards Ghirahim. Unfortunately, Ghirahim disappeared before it could hit him.

The demon lord breathed rather heavily. "I have to admit... you sure know how to use that dumb harp of yours."

Zelda frowned. "I won't let you have Link."

To Ghirahim's surprise, Zelda started playing a lullaby. It soon put Ghirahim in a deep sleep.

Zelda sighed in relief. She soon went over to the Kikwi that was cowering in fear. She bent down and asked kindly,"Are you alright?"

The Kikwi slowly looked up to see the compassion in Zelda's eyes. The Kikwi said in a happy but timid way,"Thank you... for rescuing me. However can I thank you?"

Zelda replied,"Well, would you happen to know where Link is?"

The Kikwi tilted its head in confusion. "Who?"

Zelda blushed. "Oh, I mean the legendary hero."

The Kikwi jumped up in excitement. "Yes! I saw him heading up north, towards the Skyview Temple."

Zelda bowed her head graciously. She shouted happily as she headed up north,"Thank you so much!"

Link was getting off his horse when Fi appeared next to him. "I think this place will do, Master."

Link looked up at the Skyview Temple and then at Fi. "Thank you Fi. We'll stay here until dawn."

Fi nodded. She soon saw Zelda running towards them. "Master Link. I detect a 50 percent chance that you know the girl who is approaching."

Link turned his head to see Zelda waving at him. He frowned.

Link said as he walked towards Zelda,"You shouldn't be here. There are monsters lurking around these parts."

Zelda's smile turned into a frown. "There is a creepy demon lord that's after you. You're the one who shouldn't be here."

Link jaw dropped slightly. "How do you know about the demon lord?"

Zelda closed her eyes to calm herself down. She then said,"I met and spoke with Impa. She entrusts me to protect you and help you fight Ghirahim."

Link sighed in mild annoyance. "Did she now? Well, just try not to get into anymore trouble, alright?"

With that said, Link and Fi headed towards the temple. Zelda felt like crying.

This wasn't the Link that she knew...

Maybe... Just maybe... he'll regain his memories. Zelda thought with as much hope as she could manage.

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It was now morning. Link was resting on the sacred grounds of the Skyview Temple. Suddenly, he could hear... music?

The memorizing tunes lured Link outside to the front of the temple. Zelda was peacefully playing the Ballad of the Goddess on her magical harp.

When she was done, Link asked,"Wherever did you learn that melody?"

Zelda turned around and blushed. "It's from my homeland in the clouds. A place called Skyloft."

Link found himself smiling. This made Zelda want to give him a great big hug.

"Well, it sure sounded beautiful..." Link said softly.

Link eventually cleared his throat and went back to his stern demeanor. "We better get a move on. That demon lord is sure to wake up from that lullaby you played."

Zelda said, feeling rather disappointed,"Oh, yes. Where to exactly?"

Link was about to reply when Fi manifested before Link and Zelda.

Fi said in her usual monotone voice,"To Lanayru Desert. The robots there will surely entrust you two with powerful equipment."

Zelda found herself smiling. "That's wonderful."

Link nodded in agreement. "The desert isn't far from here. If we're lucky, we'll make it there by nightfall."

Zelda said as she put her harp away. "Then there's no time to loose."

Link and Zelda got on Link's horse. They immediately started heading west.

Hours have passed when Ghirahim woke up from his slumber. The demon lord gritted his teeth. "Curse that blonde girl. Why, if it weren't for her, I would've had the hero by now. This defeat shall be my very last. That I promise!"

In a state of frustration, Ghirahim teleported himself from Faron Woods.