Our Ancestor's Sins

Arc 1: It Begins

Link continued to water the green leaves sprouting up from their rows.

It had been nearly a week since the shield surfing and the trio were still finding new ways to entertain themselves daily.

Once the growing crops were watered, Link entered the stable to feed the horses. He stopped by a young chestnut mare, patting her nose.

Good morning, Epona.

Epona snorted at Link, giving him a headbutt.

Link smiled at the greeting, running his hand through her mane before putting food in her bucket.

Eat up.

"Good morning, Link!"

Link perked up, turning at the voice to see Zelda entering the barn. Good morning, Zelda.

"All done?"

Link nodded.

"Then let's go check on Gan!"

The two bolted from the farm, making their way towards Ganondorf's family farm.

On first glance, the redhead didn't appear to be outside so the duo made their way into the cow stable.

At the far corner, one of the Hateno cows was locked into a headshoot, lowing in discomfort.

Ganondorf stood behind the cow, shirt off and right arm shoved up to the shoulder in the cow's rear end.

Link didn't appear all that surprised at the strange situation but Zelda squeaked, covering her eyes.

"What are you doing to that poor cow?!"

Ganondorf gave a grunt, looking over the cow's haunches to look at the duo. "Oh. Didn't know you guys were here."

He ducked back behind the cow.

"I'm helping Betty give birth. Calf is stuck."

"D-do you really need your arm up...there?!"

"Only way to position the calf the correct way. You two gonna gawk or help?"

I'll help, Link said. What do you need?

"The bucket over there is clean, cool water. Take the chains and wash them in it."

Link nodded, making his way over to the bucket Ganondorf gestured to with his free hand.

He was used to farm births. He had watched his horse, Epona, being born two years ago after all. It wasn't anything new or unnatural.

Zelda peeked through her fingers before covering her eyes again. "I-I can feed the horses if you haven't done that..."

Ganondorf rolled his eyes as he repositioned the calf's head.

Princesses.

"Sure."

Zelda quickly left the barn so she wouldn't have to remain there any longer than necessary.

Where's your dad? Link asked after he had washed the chains.

"Market, selling things. Mother is out gathering more items for the farm. She can't wait for them to return. The calf could die."

Link nodded.

He understood. It probably wasn't comfortable for the cow either.

Ganondorf held out his free hand. "Give me the chains."