Heeyyy guys! I wrote this story waaayy before Breath of the Wild came out, so i decided to edit it and make it more realistic to the game! enjoy!

Kinda not really spoilers. I will try not to spoil anything from the game. if I do however have a chapter with spoilers, I will let you know

This takes place a few years before Ganon takes over Hyrule and Link gets put into a 100 year sleep. My story will kinda follow the game's timeline, but some stuff may be changed.

I do not own any of the characters, all belong to Nintendo.

Enjoy!

"Curse my luck..." A tall muscular man groaned, hanging his head. He turned to glance back at the large vast desert he was leaving behind. Ganondorf, only 25 years old, had been officially kicked out of Gerudo Town. Gerudo Town had always been known for not allowing men inside. Being born to a gerudo female inside the town's walls; a slight exception had been made for him. Now that Ganondorf was older, the leader, Urbosa, kicked him out. His mother had pleaded to Urbosa to let him stay, but to avoid causing trouble, Ganondorf left quietly and without a word to anyone. He knew the rules of the town, and never truly felt like it was his home.

Ganondorf had short red hair that no matter how hard he tried; could not be tamed. Like his mother, He had bright golden eyes. Ganondorf preferred to clad himself in dark colored clothes. While the females loved bright revealing colors, he was the complete opposite.

While Ganondorf had dark brown skin like the Gerudos, he knew next to nothing of their language. He had been a stubborn child; refusing to learn and always bullying the other children. He had his reasons though. Being a male, none of the girls would want to play with him, which lead Ganondorf to be upset and usually take his anger out on them. For the most part, Ganondorf was happy to leave.

"Though I have no where to go..." Ganondorf groaned, tugging at his red scarf as he made his way through the canyon. Ganondorf was surprised to hear singing as he made his way along the narrow path, and eventually came across a stables. A Ruto was singing happily next to the stables with a small audience to praise him. Ganondorf made his way to the counter, where a slim man stood.

"Welcome to the Gerudo Canyon Stables! You don't look like you're from around here." He commented. Ganondorf winced, already feeling homesick. "I'm not. Do you have any horses available?"

"Sure do. We have two available, but one is a small palomino, i feel the other might fit you well. Hey boy, go fetch the giant for me!" the man called out. a young boy, no older than 18, nodded and rushed to the side of the stables.

"He is a rather large stallion, but for your build, I do believe he will be perfect for long travels. Are you visiting Hyrule Castle?" The man asked. Ganondorf looked puzzled. "There is a Castle?"

The man blinked and then laughed loudly. "My goddesses! Did you come out of a rock?" He hooted. Ganondorf glared a him, quickly shutting the man up. "I mean no disrespect, I apologize. Let me grab you a map, if you are traveling, you just might want to know where you are going." The man quickly excused himself and disappeared.

A loud scuffle nearby made Ganondorf turn his head as he gaped in shock. A large black stallion, even larger than a Clydesdale, stood proudly in front of Ganondorf. The horse had a long orange mane and tail as he tugged at the reins. The teenager holding the lead looked as small as an ant compared to him.

Ganondorf walked slowly up to the horse, his hand outstretched for the horse to inspect. The horse sniffed a few times before nuzzling his hands, sending warmth through Ganondorf's veins. "Finally someone who likes my company." Ganondorf breathed, running his knuckles along the stallion's side.

"Does he have a name?" Ganondorf inquired, looking at the small boy. "N-no sir! We just c-called him Giant. I'm glad he likes you; he is so large no one has ever rented him out before."

Ganondorf smiled softly at the stallion. "I hope we get along... Maelstrom." Maelstrom hummed, nuzzling Ganondorf's face and licking his cheek. Ganondorf laughed, feeling rather giddy to have a companion for once.

"How much is he?" Ganondorf asked. the boy handed Ganondorf the lead as he walked up to the counter. "He is 40 rupees to rent, and it comes with a saddle and the re-"

"No I mean to buy. I want to keep him." Ganondorf interrupted. Before the boy could respond, the owner reappeared; holding a map. "Oh you have takin' a liking to him have ya? Well he eats way too much and my feed and hay is nearly gone. I would be more than happy to sell him to you for 100 rupees." Ganondorf reached in his pocket and pulled out a silver rupee, placing it on the counter.

Before he could even blink, the rupee was gone and the map sat in is place. "Thank you for your purchase! the boy will make sure his saddle and bridle is secure so you can be on your way! The map is all yours, and if you ever need to rest, my stable is always open!" The owner smiled. Ganondorf thanked him and after the boy checked Maelstrom; he was on his way.

Maelstrom was a large horse, and while Ganondorf had rode horses before, being so high off the ground was a bit intimidating. Ganondorf let Maelstrom go at a slow walk as they made their way through the canyon. Ganondorf had his nose in the map as he studied the different areas he could go.

'Hmm.. it would be fun to visit the Zoras, though I can't really swim... The Ruto's would be a nice change of scenery.. buuutt I get cold too easily. Gorons might be more my style, but desert heat is probably different than being literally inside a volcano...' Ganondorf groaned as he scanned the map.

Finally after a few minutes, Ganondorf decided to go to Hyrule Field, maybe see the Castle and explore the area a bit. Folding the map and shoving it in a side bag on the saddle, Ganondorf grabbed the reins and quickly flicked his wrists. "Let's get going Maelstrom!" He yelled, feeling more free than he ever did before. Maelstorm let out a bellow before galloping out of the canyon and into the open.

The scenery was so different to what Ganondorf had grown up to. Never being a diligent student, Ganondorf had never learned how beautiful the world outside of the desert was. The plush grass, the woodland smell, the soft breeze, the beautiful music from the birds; all this was new to him. Feeling like a child, Ganondorf slowed Maelstrom down and looked around in awe.

Ganondorf had only ever known horses, bugs, and sand seals while living with the Gerudos. Occasionally his mom would talk about the different animals outside of the desert, which always excited him.

...

"Mom, can I go outside one day and see all these animals?" 10 year old Ganondorf had asked. "No! You mustn't, it is dangerous out there, only here will you be safe." She said, scolding him for even thinking about it."

"But I am strong!" Ganondorf had said, flexing his thin arms and grinning at his mom. She smiled back softly but shook her head. "Remember what happened to your father?" Ganondorf lowered his arms and looked at the ground. "He died before I was born; a giant Boar had attacked him."

His mother took him in her arms and squeezed him lightly. "Yes.. and I do no want that happening to you either. I love you so much my little Honey Bear ; you must always stay with me." She tickled his sides as he laughed. "M-mom! i told you not to call me that!"

"Call you what? You are my little Honey Bear; my strong, handsome, fierce Honey Bear!" She continued tickling him, earning more squeals.

...

"Time sure flew.. looks like i was forced into the outside world whether you wanted it or not." Ganondorf sighed, shoving the happy memory aside.

The duo followed the path leading to the Castle slowly. They ran into many travelers along the way. Most were intimidated by Mael's size, and would quickly skitter off to the side and out of the way. A few, however, would happily greet Ganondorf and his steed; making small chat with him before going on their way.

As the day slowly turned to night, Ganondorf shivered slightly as he urged Mael on. "Let's find a place to crash for the night, my Gerudo skin isn't use to the cold." They were still a ways away from the Castle as Ganondorf tried to check the map in the dark for any nearby stables.

After a few minutes with no luck, Ganondorf gave up and looked around. His eyes sparked as he saw a light nearby. Ushering Maelstrom on, the two made their way to the light. Once nearer, Ganondorf recognized the light as a campfire, and hopped off Maelstrom. His legs were sore from being stretched to curve around Mael's large body, and almost felt them give out. He tugged Maelstrom along as they got closer.

A figure sitting at the fire shot up with surprise as Ganondorf appeared. He was taken aback by how young the figure was.

The boy sitting at the fire looked no older than 18. He had a rather thin body but his clothes alone clung to his body and his muscles. He had on a blue tunic and tan pants accompanied by large brown boots. He had beautiful golden hair that glided around his face and was tied into a loose pony-tail in the back. He had bright blue eyes that stared curiously at the newcomer.

"Who are you?" He asked. the boys voice was so soft and filled with kindness, yet Ganondorf also got the sense that he was not to be messed with. "Forgive my intrusion." Ganondorf spoke lowly, raising his arms to show he meant no harm.

"I was looking for a place to lay my head, and i spotted your fire. Perhaps you could tell me where a nearby stable or town is?"

The boy looked around and back a him; his ocean blue eyes made Ganondorf's heart speed up as they gazed into his. "There aren't any nearby, at least half a days ride. It is why I set up camp here." Ganondorf felt drawn immediately to the boy. Whether it was his looks or his voice, everything about him made Ganondorf curious to know more about him.

'No. Stop! You just grew up with women all your life, and this is the first attractive being you have come across. don't be weird!' Ganondorf cursed himself in the head.

"Well.. do you perhaps have some extra wood you could spare? I have some rupees left."

"Don't worry about it." The boy smiled, settling back down and crossing his legs. "Company is always welcome, you can sleep here, if you don't mind any snoring."

Ganondorf chuckled, "Not at all, thank you." He turned and led Maelstrom towards where the boy's horse was. The horse looked up at Mael but didn't seem at all intimidated as she nuzzled his neck. Ganondorf removed Mael's saddle and bridle before returning back to the campfire.

He sat across from the boy and thanked him once again. "Don't mention it." The boy responded, shaking his hand. "I am always happy to aid anyone who needs it. What is your name?"

"Ganondorf. What is yours?"

The boy smiled, causing Ganondorf's heart to beat hard.

"My name is Link."