It's finally time. I'm remaking the first story I ever worked on to completion. I know a lot of people like that story, but honestly I look at it now and I hate it. I'm a better writer now, and I've wanted to remake this story for a while, so here it is.

This story is rated T for violence, strong language, and suggestive themes.

Prologue

He was late, or maybe she was early. He was always lollygagging somewhere. Of all the people who could have earned the right to wield the legendary sword, it had to be him. They had learned of their fates when a fairy came to visit them on separate occasions. He had learned that his destiny was tied to the royal family, and she had learned that someone would enter her life that she had always wanted to meet.

It was then that they met one another, learning that they had a twin.

Her twin brother was raised in the castle to become a knight, trained in the art of sword's play and conditioned for when he came of age and was sent on the journey to gather the three spirit stones needed to open the door. He said in his letter that he would be arriving back in Hyrule in the morning, and would meet her in the Sacred Shrine at high noon to finish the ritual. She arrived when the sun was beginning to shine through the temple, and expected her twin to be there waiting for her.

As usual though, he was late. Then again, she might have been early. She was always early. At the same time though, he was always late. Who knew when he'd get there. She might be waiting for a while.

She reached into her dress and pulled out her prized possession; a blue ocarina. It had been given to her by their mother before she died. Her mother used to play a lullaby on it when she was little, and she taught her how to play it before she passed on. It had been ten years since then, and Zelda still played that same song, which made her feel as if her mother was right there with her.

As she played the song, tears built up in her eyes as they always did. Her brother wasn't as affected by it as he never knew her. His only concern was her happiness. Before meeting her twin brother for the first time, she had stopped smiling. Two years after her mother's death, her brother entered her life, and made it his life's mission to ensure that she smiled. Now at twenty-one, her twin was the only person in the world who could make her smile.

He takes good care of me Mother…

You don't have to worry about me…

Right as she was finishing the song, she heard the doors to the shrine open, and someone running to her.

"ZELDA!" she heard someone calling her name. She couldn't help but giggle to herself hearing his voice. He probably freaked out when he heard that she was already there, and came rushing to the Sacred Shrine. She turned to the young man running in and gave him her best annoyed look.

"Well, glad you decided to join me, Link," Zelda said, "I would have started without you, but unfortunately the Chosen Warrior is needed for the ritual."

"R-right. Sorry Zelda," Link said rubbing the back of his head smiling. She sighed and turned to walk up to the door leading to the pedestal, "Hey, at least I made it in one piece, right?" Link asked running up to his twin sister's side.

"I suppose so," Zelda said airily, "I'd hate it if you died on me before repaying me the money you owe me."

"Ouch, is that all I'm worth to you?" Link asked jokingly, "Don't you care that I almost got eaten by a fire breathing dragon?"

"If that happened, I'd feel worse for the dragon," Zelda said, "You probably don't taste very good."

"Geez, talk about cold," Link said with a grimace, "Glad to see you're as icy as ever, sis."

"After coming back from an active volcano, I'd like to think a little chill would be refreshing," Zelda said. She folded her arms and turned away hiding her blush, "I… did miss you though…"

"Yeah, I know you did," Link said with an arrogant smirk, "I'd miss me too." Zelda shook her head as Link walked ahead of her, and then hugged him from behind, pressing herself against his back, "Z-Zelda…?" Link asked, his face bright red.

"Don't leave me like that again," Zelda said into his green tunic, "I'd die if I lost you."

Link smiled softly and put his hand on Zelda's, "I won't, sister. I promise."

The castle attendants were always talking about Zelda getting married one day, but she didn't see that happening anytime soon. She didn't see herself loving anyone more than Link. He was her brother, her second half, and the only person who made her feel like an actual person, and not just the princess.

The two siblings walked to the back door of the shrine, which had three sections where it looked like something was supposed to go in. Link reached into his bag and pulled out three stones; one green, one red, and one blue, and placed them into the indented sections of the door.

Zelda then walked up to the door and began playing the secret song of the royal family, the Song of Time. It was said that this song had the power to take someone back and forth through time, but only when played with strong enough intentions. For the time being, its purpose was simply to let the spirits of the shrine know that the chosen warrior had completed his journey.

When the song finished, the door slowly opened on its own. Zelda looked at Link, who actually had a serious expression on his face. He slowly walked into the room, where a single sword was in the middle of the room. The swords handle was royal blue and had the family symbol of the Tri-Force dead in the center of the hilt. The blade itself was bluish silver, and was razor sharp. This was the sharpest, strongest blade in all of Hyrule, and possibly in the entire world, meant to be only used by the Chosen Warrior. The blade of evil's bane…

The Master Sword…

Link walked up to the pedestal holding the legendary weapon, and slowly put his hands on the handle. Rather than pull it out right away, he closed his eyes and held his forehead to the handle.

"Oh sword of evil's bane, I ask thee to grant me strength. Guide my arm, and may each swing from you repel evil in its truest form. May I only use your power for justice, and should my heart ever waver, remind me of the true purpose of seeking your power."

"Chosen Warrior," Zelda said walking into the room, "State aloud in this room, where only you and I may hear it, what is the reason you seek the power of the sword of evil's bane?"

"It's to protect everything and everyone that I love," Link said without hesitation, "My Kingdom, my world, and my sister."

Though as the maiden of the shrine, she was supposed to remain impartial, but hearing that made her heart flutter. She placed a hand over her heart blushing madly, silently wondering if her brother felt the same way as her.

"You have spoken your desire, now see if it is pure," Zelda said, "Pull the sword from its resting place, and allow the energy to flow through you. If your wish is pure, then the energy will empower you. If your wish is… impure, then the lightning will strike you down."

Link…

Don't do it, please…

Link wasted no time. Immediately he pulled the sword out of the pedestal and held it above his head. White lightning then shot from the ceiling and onto the blade, consuming Link. For a second, it looked like he was in pain. Zelda waked to cry out his name, but she had to remain impartial until the ceremony was done. It took everything in her power to not run up to him.

When the lightning stopped, Link stood there still holding the sword above him, only now he had a light blue aura. It died down, and Link swung the sword a few times before holding it to his back. After standing there for a second, he turned to his sister with a smile.

"Told you I could do it," he said with a wink. Zelda, no longer bound to the rules of the ceremony, ran into her brother's arms laughing happily, "Now I can protect you."

"Oh Link, you already protect me," Zelda said lovingly.

"I know, but this is different," both siblings looked at the blade, "With this blade, I can keep you and the world safe from any darkness, no matter what form it takes."

Unknown to the two siblings, a single fairy was flying around the window watching them.

"The time for that blade is soon," she said, "Good luck, Hero of Time."