The Sword and the Trident

Prologue: A New Beginning

Authors Note: Yeah idk why I'm here doing this. Just saw the lack of Mipha and thought it was criminal. She and Marianne from FE 3H are the best, come at me. I just like em sweet and caring I guess. Anyways, hope you enjoy.

A clear, cerulean day paved way for the sun's rays to embellish the surface of Hyrule with its warm glow. Few scattered clouds littered the sky as atmosphere was filled with the sounds of birds and other various wildlife. A peaceful, perfect day for everyone.

A young man sat down on a cliff, his legs dangling over the daunting height right below. His eyes wore a clear crystal blue color, and his blonde hair was kept with a small ponytail, allowing two strands over his shoulders. A small dust of red decorated his cheeks, most likely from the sun's grace, slightly contradicting his tanned skin.

"Link! Is that you?" A gentle voice called out from behind. The man turned and his eyes were greeted with the upcoming presence of a red zora, walking up the hill to meet him.

The man, Link, only nodded in response, maintains his stern composure while the zora walked up next to him.

"Link, why are you here? Everyone else is celebrating at the castle." Her soft voice spoke, leaving a lingering presence in Link's ears.

He didn't respond to her question, content with only gazing into her golden, hazel eyes, sparkling also from the bright sunlight. The zora, while rather petite in stature, was bright red in color save for her face and chest. She had a tiny amount of red lipstick adorning her mouth, highlighting it amongst her pale white face.

"Do you mind if I sat next to you?" She smiled, gesturing to open space next to him.

Link nodded again, focusing his gaze back to the breathtaking sight before him. The little zora walked up to the left of him and sat down, also allowing her short legs to hang over the edge.

"Wow, I can never get tired of this view. It's simply marvelous." She sighed in content. "I can see why it's your favorite place in all of Hyrule." Her eyes soaked up the vivid images of the world before them.

In the distance, a large castle, that's been mostly reduced to rubble, still stood up desperately. A large number of vertical stone structures adorned the exterior and on top stood a regal blue flag. Beyond the castle, she could make out a volcano far off to the right of it. The rest of it was just a grassy plain complimented by the wind flowing through the abundance of grass.

"I'm so happy it's finally over, I can't believe that me, of all people, would be the one to assist the hero to seal away The Calamity." She turned and smiled towards Link, of which he returned her gaze. "Aren't you happy Link?"

Link nodded, reassuring her with a brief smile. "Mipha, I am happy, I'm just undergoing a little bit of contemplation." His gentle, silky voice caused her smile to grow.

"I'm glad." Mipha tilted her head, causing her head piece to jingle. "What sort of contemplation are you referring to?"

Link lost his smile, and stared off into the distance once more. Clearly this subject wasn't easy for the hero.

"What is there left to do?" He whispered.

"Left to do? Well there's always something you can do Link, just because The Calamity was put to rest doesn't mean you don't have purpose anymore." She knew exactly was he was referring to despite the vague response. "Just take some time to figure out how you wanna spend your life, and if you ever need assistance, I'm always here for you Link." She rested a small hand on his shoulder.