Hello everyone. Yami no Nokutan here. So I promised everyone a sequel to Fallen Hero. Here it is. Now you don't really have to read Fallen Hero to understand this one. I do have a few OCs, but one of them is related to a character is Twilight Princess. So yeah. Enjoy.

Summary: It's been nearly 4 years since the events with Navi and that Colin saved everyone, at the cost of his life. What would happen when Link finds out Colin is alive and what's more, who is this new enemy that wants to destroy Link? Link must rise again as the hero to protect his family, but when all is threatened will his courage be strong enough to withstand the massive evil?

Disclaimer: I do now own The Legend of Zelda.

-Prologue-

Link was standing outside the castle, as he held his 8 month old son, Colin. The baby let out a yawn, closing his azure hues. Link smiled down at the bundle of joy in his arms, as he felt contentment fill his soul. The 19 year old let out a soft sigh, walking towards the Castle Courtyard. It was nearly sunset and the teen was enjoying some quiet time with his son. It had been nearly 7 months since he moved into the Castle, upon Tay and Zelda's request. He still wore his hero garb, complete with his floppy, green hat. He still carried the Master Sword and although he was Tay's personal guard, he had free access to just about everywhere.

"So this is where you go," a soft voice whispered behind him. Link turned his head and smiled when the Queen of Hyrule came into view, holding the hand of her almost 3 year old son. Link smiled at young Hakkai, as he gave the Hero of Time a wide smile.

"Well your majesty, this place is special," he whispered, his eyes gazing at Zelda. Zelda simply smiled.

"Link, you are right about that," she mused, remembering this was where she met Link 10 years earlier. "And around me, you don't need to be formal." Link gave a small smile to her, before she looked at her son. "Hakkai, have you met Colin yet?" She glanced over at the baby Link was holding. The little boy shook his head slowly. Link got down to his knees, holding Colin carefully letting Hakkai have a better look. He looked at Hakkai.

"You need to be careful," Link whispered in a soft tone. "He is very delicate and he is sleeping." Hakkai approached the baby, staring at him with serious green eyes. He looked up at Link.

"He so 'ittle," Hakkai whispered. Link chuckled softly, which Zelda giggled. It made her happy to see Link laugh. After all the hell Link had been through, it was only fitting for the hero to finally find peace and start a family. Link got to his feet, looking at Hakkai.

"You're right," Link replied, averting his gaze back at Colin. "He is indeed little." He was rubbing a gentle finger against Colin's soft cheek, hoping with all his heart no harm would come to his son or anyone that he cared about. Zelda noticed a single tear fall from Link's eye. She knew that day would have marked one of Link's now departed friend's birthday.

His best friend, Colin, had died saving Link's life nearly 4 years earlier. Link named his son Colin in honor of his friend. His friend would have turned 19 that day if he was still alive.

"I miss him, Zelda," Link whispered suddenly, his eyes on her. Zelda nodded, biting her lower lip.

"As do I," Zelda whispered back, her sapphire hues staring into azure orbs. "But like I told you a long time ago, none of the events that occurred were your fault. If there was anyone to blame, it should have been myself." Zelda turned from Link, causing Hakkai to stare at his mother with confusion. "Let's talk about it later. Hakkai doesn't need to know this." She walked away, as Link watched her disappear around the Orchards. He let out a small sigh, looking down at his son.

"I love you, Colin," he whispered to his son and also to his friend, hoping he heard him.

x~X~x

Nabooru and Impa glared at Rauru with horror. "He is where?" Nabooru demanded the sage. "You allowed Colin to remained trapped there for almost 4 years!?"

Saria, Ruto, Darunia, and Impa watched the Gerudo really let Rauru have it. Although Impa was angry at Rauru, she knew that if she got in the crossfire, Nabooru would yell at her too.

"I'm sorry," Rauru whispered a reply. "I wasn't aware however, we can allow him out, as long as Zelda does her part.

"How is Zelda suppose to tell Link that his friend was trapped in the Evil Realm with Ganondorf and Navi for almost 4 years?" Nabooru demanded, her hands on her hips. "I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did. How do you think Link will react? He thought for nearly 4 years that his best friend was dead, when he isn't. And even if we managed to free Colin, how can we guarantee the seal with hold Ganondorf and Navi back? As much as I want to save Colin, we can't break the seal for anyone."

"Nabooru," Impa shouted. "We are going to free that poor boy. He got stuck there because of a choice we made and he made. He should be freed. We can keep Ganondorf and Navi in place, as long as we focus."

"Whatever," Nabooru muttered, looking away. "Who is going to tell her majesty?"

The smallest one of them all spoke up, "I will." All eyes fell on Saria, who closed her green eyes.

"Queen Zelda," Saria began in a soft tone.

Zelda let out a soft gasp, gaining the attention of Tay, Link, and Malon, whom she was speaking with. She spoke out loud. "Saria, I can hear you." Link heard the name of his forest friend, who was a sage, as a small smile appeared on his lips.

"We need to tell you something that may upset everyone, including Link," Saria whispered. Zelda's eyes landed on Link, as his smile faltered.

"What?" He whispered. Zelda shrugged, as she waited for Saria to continued.

The young sage let out a small sigh. "Colin has been alive this whole time in the Evil Realm with Ganondorf and Navi."

Zelda's eyebrows shot up, as her face paled. "Wait, what!?" Link didn't like the look Zelda was giving him. He was determined to find out what was going on.

"I'm sorry to inform you that way, but us sages just sensed a third person inside of there for almost 4 years, and Rauru went to see who it is. He was finally able to find out who it was," Saria explained. "We plan on releasing him, but we need your power.

"How do you think Link will react?" Zelda began to talk to her mentally, not wanting Link to know yet. She closed her eyes, listening to Saria.

"I-I am not entirely sure," Saria replied. "But he needs to know so we can do this." Zelda nodded, opening her eyes.

Link was staring at Zelda with so much intensity, it caused Zelda to shudder."What is it?" He demanded, narrowing his eyes a bit.

"Link," Zelda whispered. "Colin is not dead." Link's eyes widen in horror, as did Tay and Malon. "He was sealed in the Evil Realm with Ganondorf and Navi for nearly 4 years."

Author's Note: Ahaha a cliffhanger and this is only the prologue. I hope you like it. Welcome back to my cliffhanger stories. Hope you leave me a review. It makes me smile, please. Even if you hate it, just let me know what I could work on.

Question: What is your favorite area(s) in Hyrule (in the Zelda games in general)?

I have three favorite areas: I love Kokiri Forest in Ocarina of Time; Skyloft in Skyward Sword; & my absolute favorite place is Ordon Village in Twilight Princess. Each place is peaceful and live is easy going. How I often wish real life was as well.