Hey everyone! This is my very first fanfic story ever! Although I'm sure there may be some errors in my writing, I
nonetheless hope you would take the time to enjoy this story and review!
Of course, I own nothing of SoulCaliburII or Legend of Zelda, and I guarantee I never will! But the original characters that
will appear later in the story and the script are mine, so if you take any part of that, I get to make easy money by suing you!
Chapter 1 Departure
It commenced like most any other day, with the rising of the golden sun, breaking any signs of darkness and bringing life
as well as activities back to Hyrule. Various kinds of birds sang their melody; doves soared, spreading their grace
throughout the skies. The youngsters were running around, full of enthusiasm; men, already sweating like pigs, were
concentrating hard on their work; women were scolding their ever so noisy children whilst working on their daily chores.
Knowing that they were safe and protected, it was to all the people of Hyrule another day of peace and joy. Well,
almost…
Beyond the smiles and laughter of the sincere citizens, beyond the fields of crops and success, inside the magnificent
castle of Hyrule past the many corridors and guards, in one particular room, there was the sign of dimness and despair. It
used to be a royal and grand room, where a young hero, clad in green resided in. It was still the same room, but the
atmostphere has changed. The room used to be full of life, but now, it was just a hollow pit, with a gloomy face packing
the little items he possessed and needed. His pack was a brown travel bag, with some of its colors faded from the long
travels and journeys it has made countless times before with its owner. Link grabbed a few potions and threw them in his
bag, alone with some other items he dug up from his messy room. He crawled under his bed and opened a wooden floor
board that had fallen loose, and took out the little items that were inside. He found a sack full of sapphires, emeralds, and
rubies he had been collecting ever since his very first journey along with some other items he thought may be of some use
and stored them in his pack. When he was done, he closed and secured it onto his back. Sighing, he looked up to the table
where his Master Sword and trusty shield lay. The pair have been with him longer than he can remember, and helped
him in countless battles and journeys. He took his Hyrulian shield and strapped it onto his back, above the bag. Reaching
down to grab the Master Sword, his hand stopped in mid-air. It was a magnificent part of Hyrule and a protection to their
world, as well as a memory of him. As much as he wanted to take his beloved weapon with him on this possibly fatal
mission, he decided it would be best to leave it with his people, a symbol to remember him with once he's gone, a symbol
of hope, peace, and courage. Looking at the wall on his right, Link saw his bow and about 50 steel tipped arrows, and took
them off, tying them to his back. Finally, he took out the shard of the Soul Edge that has been savaging his people for the
past weeks, and put it in a little brown leather sack and tied it to his belt. Taking out a pen and paper, he began writing:
Dear Zelda,
I have made contact with the sages, and they agreed to create a portal, which I will
use to depart to the world that damned shard originated from, the planet they call
Earth. Although they are not sure if they can create another portal for my return trip—if
I were to succeed—I am willing to take that risk. If a single shard can be this
influential, think of what evil the entire sword could possess. Soul Edge must be
stopped, or else the consequences would be devastating. A world of peace and light
would turn to chaos and darkness; love would turn into hatred; brothers in arms
would turn against one another; the world we once knew would be no more. Not only
ours, but the countless other planets out there would be affected as well. Thus, I have
made the conclusion that I shall do what I can in my power to stop this abomination
before its too late. I vow, that as long as I still have a single breath of life in me, I will
keep you all safe and sound. I'msorry that I did not discuss this matter with you, and
I wish for your forgiveness. I leave you the Master Sword and Hyrulian shield as a
memory of me, and I bid thee farewell...
The warrior strained to resist his emotions and keep his tears at bay, but his efforts were in vain. A single tear escaped
his eyes, then another, followed by a third. 'Link! Look at you! What kind of a man are you? How could you cry? And to
think they call you a hero! Coward!' He thought to himself. But the thought of never being able to return to his home
again was too much. He would probably never be able to see Zelda, Malon, Navi, the Korkori, or any other of his friends
ever again. 'Zelda' He thought. He had been hiding his emotions from her for far too long, and it pained him to think he
would never say the words he had always sought to admit to her. That he cared for her, that he needed her, that he loved
her. Link sighed and decided that some things are better left untold. He sniffed and wiped his tears dry. He set his pen and
letter down, and began to leave the room, but his departure was cut short as he found his way blocked by a blond haired
woman about the age of 17 robed in white. It was non-other than Princess Zelda.
Although she'd tried to wipe away the tears that had fallen earlier this morning, and attempted to look as calm as
possible, Link detected a hint of misery.
"Um, hey Zel..." Link began, but was interrupted.
"You don't have to make up an excuse Link, I know what's in your mind," Zelda stated, " although I had hoped you
would've at least discussed this with me first before jumping into action."
Link raised an index finger and opened his mouth, as of to state something, but then lowered it. 'Got nothing...' He
thought to himself as he lowered his head, wanting to look anywhere but into her face. He hadn't planned fo everything to
become so complicated, but unfortunately, nothing seemed to be easy, nothing seemed to have a shortcut. He tried to think
what he would say, but at the end, all he came up with was, "I'm sorry Zel."
Zelda sighed and nodded, rubbing her forehead, trying to release some stress. "Very well..." She replied, and gently
shook her head clear and looked Link over. She noticed something was missing, and asked, "Where's the Master Sword?"
Link turned his head back towards the room, indicating the location. Zelda cocked her head towards her right, a little
confused. I've decided to leave it here for you, for all of Hyrule." Link explained.
Zelda shook her head slightly, looking a little diapproving and told him, "No Link, you need it more than any of us.
Take it with you, or I forbid your absence."
He looked at her straight in the eye, nodded, and walked back to the table where the pair lay, and strapped them to his
back. Zelda smiled at him as he turned around to face her once more, "Want me to walk you to the temple?" she asked,
with a ray of hope in her eyes. Again, he nodded silently.
As they strode down the halls, several guards caught sight of them and saluted. A few followed to assure their safety,
but was dismissed by the Princess. They continued without a word, and soon reached their destination, The Temple of
Time, where the sages waited.
"Guess this is where we say good-bye?" said Link, more like a statement than a question whilst forcing a meek smile.
Zelda smiled back sadly and couldn't help but start sobbing again. Link found his hand egding towards hers, and soon it had
captured hers. He squeezed it tight, and with his other hand, he tilted her head up to face his, eye to eye. He smiled at her
again, and at that moment, without a single word, their eyes confirmed to each other what they both desired, and it was
only a matter of time before Links lips were pressed against Zelda's soft smooth ones. Then, without another word, Link
step back and turned around, telling the sages he was ready. They looked at each other and nodded, and began casting a
spell, which eventually, with their combined powers, formed a portal to the human world.
A thought suddenly struck her mind as Zelda remembered her Orcarina of Time, and ran to Link's side. By now, her
tears has faded and she had a cheerful smile on her face. She took out the orcarina and offered it to Link. "The Master
Sword has always been yours, and this has been mine," she stated. Then, more like a king honoring a knight, she said, "I
hereby honor thee with the Orcarina of Time, as a token of my love, and as memory of Hyrule."
Link blinked, appearing to be rather surprised. He wanted to refuse, but knew her well enough to know that she would only
argue until you give up and she gets it her way. Thus, he decided to kneel and receive the tribute. Zelda smiled once more,
and exclaimed, "Now go! I wish you good luck and a safe trip. Farewell, Hero of Time!"
"Farewell..." Link whispered. Taking one last glimpse at his homeland, he stepped into the portal, leaving behind
everything he knew in his past 17 years, and into a world of unknown...
Chapter two preview: (In the voice of Link) Like a swift river current, the years of life, of happiness, drifted past, leaving
behind a trail of grief and strife. With this final act for the safety of Hyrule, I have thrown away the rest of my life at
Hyrule, like an unopened present. Will the rest of my days end with this seemingly ceasless flow of dispair, or will I find
new hope awaiting me at this new world, Earth? Will I make new friends, and complete this mission, or fail and recieve a
fatal ending? Don't miss the next chapter of this tale of souls and swords...
Well, there's chapter 1! Hope everyone enjoyed it and once again, please write reviews and give me some suggestions! I do not have much information on either one of these two: SoulCaliburII and Legend of Zelda so helpful info would be warmly accepted!
So until next time, happy readings...
CrypticHero