Hello all! Thank you for deciding to potentially read my story! I actually had this posted a while back and ended up dropping it for a while, but the urge struck me to pick it back. Let me warn you: this story is rated M for a reason, as there is violence and non-consensual sex that will occur in later chapters. If that makes you uncomfortable, I advise you to click the back button. I do not wish to offend anyone by writing this, so hopefully you will heed my warning and go back if you feel uncomfortable reading a story with those elements in it. I would also like to make it completely clear that I do not condone nonconsensual sex in anyway, and I am aware that it is a heinous crime that should never be committed. However, in a fictional realm, I find that it can be an interesting subject; therefore, I decided to write this.

So for anyone that decided to stay and read on, I hope you enjoy!

Those relying on him had never imagined that the intended savior of Hyrule would collapse in his final battle, but the terrified shriek that erupted from Princess Zelda confirmed that the young man's fate had been sealed... Link, the courageous hero of the land, had fallen in his clash against the King of Evil.

There was a flickering light casting dull shadows upon cement walls, and the faint sound of water dribbling through narrow canals added an ominous vibe to the already eerie location. However, the shuddersome factors did not phase the young man who was just beginning to awaken from an agonizing slumber.

His eyes lazily fluttered open, and regions of his body ached from fresh bruises and wounds. Attempting to move caused a tremendous surge of pain to wrack his injured form, yet he forced his limbs to lift himself into an upright position.

Glancing around, Link quickly recognized this area... it was the sewer located below Hyrule Castle, a detestable place that the kingdom had once used to harbor the most corrupt criminals found within the nation's borders.

The adolescent hero groaned as the throbbing throughout his body increased with every breath he took in. "What... what happened...?" As Link attempted to determine the reason he was now imprisoned in this shady dungeon, he allowed his injured body to sprawl out on the cold cellar floor in order to relieve some of the pain seizing his battered form.

Memories that had temporarily been erased due to trauma came rushing back as Link tried to recall how he had arrived in this bleak prison...

Ganondorf.

The Hero of Light was fighting his final foe after the Dark Lord had murdered Midna, but he was ultimately overwhelmed by the bearer of Din's sacred power.

Though the green warrior put forth a valiant effort, Ganondorf proved to be stronger than Link had anticipated. The Gerudo King had seized his opportunity to strike down the chosen hero, and before Link had been able to reorient himself from Ganondorf's last blow, the man's massive blade struck him from above; darkness blotted out his vision as he sunk to ground. The sound of Princess Zelda crying out in terror pierced his ears before all of his senses were rendered ineffective.

Link analyzed the events in his mind... when the young man had collided with the Gerudo's blade, he had truly believed that death had claimed him. However, for a reason that Link was not able to discern at the moment, Ganondorf had not ended his life. Instead, the evil being must have thrown him in a cell located in the sewage system of Hyrule's market place.

After several more moments of mulling over the possible reasons that he had been placed in here rather than executed, Link heard the sound of two feet trudging closer.

"It looks like you are alive, after all," a deep, rumbling voice stated from the outside of Link's cell, "I must say, I wasn't entirely sure that you would survive."

Ignoring the intense pain that protested his movements, Link pushed himself up to view the man. "You... what do you want?" The hero was taken aback by the pitiful sound of his own voice; he spoke in a weak and raspy fashion, which differed greatly from his usual vocal quality.

"You act as though you are not pleased that I have taken the time to visit you, boy," a sneer appeared upon Ganondorf's face as he spoke, "I came to this filthy place to see if you had survived."

"Why?" Link snapped with his shaky voice before his body cringed in pain again. "What's the point in locking me up down here?"

"I wasn't about to let you roam free again, not after all the trouble you have caused," the Gerudo responded in a tone that seemed too casual for such a conversation, "but I suppose you're wondering why I kept you alive instead of simply killing you? The answer to that is rather simple; I am going to make you regret interfering with my affairs.

"Due to your heroic deeds, I nearly failed in conquering Hyrule," the dark man continued, "and for that, you shall suffer."

Link felt a sense of overwhelming dread settle in the pit if his stomach, but his spirit retained its strength. "You can do whatever you want to me," he declared, still sounding weaker than he had hoped, "but the people of Hyrule won't give up as long as there is a chance of victory."

Ganondorf began to rumble with laughter. "Such a naive boy... you were the only chance they had, and you failed them."

"That's not true! I'm still alive, and I am going to kill you!" Link vehemently shouted before his muscles spasmed painfully, causing him to fall back towards the ground.

"I must give you credit for having the same spirit as your predecessor, but you are no more than an insect compared to the Hero of Time. Do you truly believe that you could end my life?" Another hardy laugh erupted from the large male. "And as for your theory on a Hylian rebellion, it will not happen. Though you and I are aware of your status, the citizens of Hyrule believe that you died amidst our previous encounter."

So this is a short chapter, but it sets up a lot of stuff. Feel free to leave questions, comments, etc, but please be nice!