Authors note: Consider this story different from the original, because it will be very much so. It will be the same premise, but a different (greatly improved) story. Enjoy!

Part 1 (Link)

"Link! It doesn't matter! Please, let's just escape!"

I looked over my shoulder. The princess was on the floor, crying. She was evidently scared, as I was. With failure looking as imminent as it did, there was no person in this world that wouldn't be.

Ignoring a sharp pain that resulted of it, I brought my hand up to my face again, wiping away the blood that I had found constantly dripping into my eyes since the fight took a turn for the worse.

Looking back at my enemy, I readied my sword in a defensive stance as I analyzed the situation.

Princess Zelda, perhaps noticing that I was thinking, gave a break in her pleas.

I had already admitted that this battle would not be successful. Mipha had been killed, so a full heal was impossible. Ganon would finish me off with his next attack. In every way, I was cornered. My priority was the Princess' Safety, then my own. The obvious option as I had a great disadvantage, was to incorporate some sort of diversionary tactic into my plan.

A great ball of energy began manifesting in front of the Calamity Ganon's spider-like body.

I dove backwards, rolling on my shoulder, and come to a stop right in front of Zelda's weakened body as Ganon's attack finished its preparation, and a laser fired.

Swinging my sword at it, I succeeded in deflecting it into the ground in front of us. It created such a din that my ears began ringing, and I couldn't hear Zelda's yelp. A cloud of dust was kicked up.

I grabbed Princess Zelda's arm, and forced her to her feet.

Sheathing my Sword, I began running. I picked up a shield that I had previously discarded for mobility, and slung it over my back, along with the sword.

"Thank you Link… Thank you." Zelda muttered from behind me, still with tears leaking from her eyes.

I nodded in acknowledgement.

We ran through the open front door to the castle, and continued over the bridge. I lost Zelda's presence. I looked back, and I saw she had frozen at the sight that greeted us on the other side of the door.

Row upon row of guardians were poised before us. Their once-blue lights had turned partially purple, showing their new affiliation with the calamity ganon. There were thousands.

"Come on!" I shouted at her, waving one arm.

She hesitated for a second before following me.

"L-Link… not even you can do this."

I looked at her in the face. She had well and truly broken. She had no serious wound on her, but the gravity of the situation was no doubt very apparent to her.

"I have to." I told her. "Don't fall behind. If you get the chance, run ahead to Fort Hateno."

Still terrified, she nodded.

I charged. Running down the stairs, I didn't bother to keep my steps light, because my goal was to attract their attention.

I drew my Sword, which now glowed softly blue, and began yelling.

The Guardians began noticing me.

The lights around their body began to glow brighter, and about six targeting lasers found my body.

And the number was still increasing.

"Keep up!" I yelled to Zelda.

I directly entered the mass of enemies, taking advantage of the guardian's flaw. Their Lasers were very powerful, but they required about five seconds of direct line of sight to the target before they could fire. If their line was broken, the countdown would begin again.

Guardians were not difficult to escape from when there was lots of cover, or in this case, other guardians, to hide behind. Zelda finally caught up.

"We will escape." I told her. "We'll make it to fort Hateno, and get help from the guards there."

She nodded furiously, despite knowing we had to make it several kilometres.

I made sure to hide my true intention from her, however. Little did she know, everybody but us and the champions had been evacuated to Kakariko and Hateno village. I would stand at the Iron walls of Fort Hateno, and make my final stand while she escaped.

Eventually, we came to a river after running east for a few minutes. I had managed to kill countless guardians on the way, but for each one that I took down, ten more seemingly took their place.

We would never have made it to the Fort had the following idea not occurred to me.

I held out my shield, and took a guardian Laser head on.

And I feinted.

I pretended to stumble from the impact, and fell off the cliff behind me.

I pulled Zelda with me.

As we fell, I clasped my hand around her mouth.

After a second, we hit the water, and began sinking. On top of this, Zelda stopped struggling, meaning that she had understood my intention.

Still underwater, we began swimming with the current of the river, holding our breath for as long as we could.

To Zelda's credit, she managed to last about thirty seconds. I could have gone on for longer, but decided to surface alongside her.

Looking around as we surfaced, I found that we had not been pursued.

We let the river carry us for another couple of minutes, before we swam to the east shore.

As we pulled ourselves onto land, I noted that Zelda was shivering. I had no spare clothes to give her though, so I said nothing.

We made our way to a large ravine-like valley, with a large fortified wall. When we approached the entrance I stopped her.

I grabbed her shoulders and looked her directly in the face.

"Zelda. Run east. Continue running until you reach kakariko village, and ask Impa for shelter. Don't look back."

She suddenly looked fearful.

"Link, you're not going to…"

"Just go Princess!"

She resigned herself, and nodded. She turned and ran.

My urgency may have seen somewhat unprecedented, but I had noticed a guardian turret the she had not.

It had spotted us, and that would mean that the Guardian Army was on its way. I climbed Hateno's wall, and sat down.

I would not get much time to meditate, however, because the warning beeping of an incoming Guardian was soon audible, and it would not be long before it arrived.

I stood up again, sighing.

I also prayed in the few seconds that I had left.

I prayed to the goddess Farore, the Golden woman said to watch over the era's chosen hero.

I drew my sword again. It may have just been my imagination, but it seemed that it's blade glowed a little brighter than normal.

I red laser suddenly trained on my body. My eyes followed it to its source, and I saw a single guardian approaching. However, over the night horizon, a purple glow was growing brighter, until eventually there were hundreds pouring over.

The Lazer fired, and with no regard for my personal health, I held out the Master Sword and blocked it.

I then planted it in the ground, and if signifying the location of my Last stand.

My eye was clouding over with blood again, despite the river washing the worst of it away, but I ignored it.

The Guardians were getting closer, and several of them had begun training their Lasers on me. I pointed my sword at the sky, and it began gathering energy. I slashed it downwards, and a beam of light erupted from the end. It cut away a swathe of enemies with ease. Those that I had not taken out fired at me.

Just before they hit me I jumped backwards taking out my bow, I fired a shot at the incoming Lasers, and detonated one of them. The rest went off in a chain reaction, creating a massive ball of fire and smoke right in front of me, and tearing a hole into the fortified wall. The shockwave would have knocked me out, had I not been ready with my shield.

Nevertheless, it sent me flying into the air. I took this chance to take out my bow again. From the quiver on my back, I fumbled for the special arrow type that was marked by a different knock. Still falling, I drew the bow back, loading three sheikah arrows at once.

Seemingly knowing that their purpose had arrived, the bulky head unfolded, revealing a 2-dimensional blue blade, which sparked with heat. I looked down the shaft of the middle one, and let them fly.

They darted through the air with insane speed, and each one struck a different guardian in the eye. A rift appeared at the location of each's impact, not unlike a vortex. Then they disappeared, along with the eye of each guardian.

They self-destructed as a normal protocol, and nearby enemies scrambled to get away, but they were so densely packed that many were unsuccessful, and were also destroyed, initiating their self-destruct sequence.

This resulted in a chain reaction that left tens of enemies annihilated.

I quickly took out my paraglider before hitting the ground to absorb some of the impact, but my legs were still in pain after slamming into the fort's wall again.

There were few guardians left in my immediate presence, but I could see the glow on the horizon of more approaching.

I had used the last of my Ancient Arrows, and the Master Swords glow had been dampening since it's recent attack. I had delayed the enemy as much as I could, but however little difference it would make, I had to continue.

I held the Master Sword up again, and it glowed brighter for a second, but it returned to its sorry feeble state quickly, before sputtering out completely.

Looking it the blade, it was clear to see that it had been pushed past it's limits. It appeared to be decaying in some places, and there were chips along the once perfect blade. The metal was a dull grey, completely contrasting what it looked like before.

Seeing the God Sword out of energy, I fell to my knees, finally feeling the effects of my exhaustion.

I tried to force myself to my feet, but my legs had no strength in them.

I could see the single laser trained on me, but could do nothing about it.

It approached, somehow as if in slow motion, despite its realistic speed being that of light itself.

It slammed into me, and what I felt was far from the horrible sensation of my skin melting that I had expected.

Rather, I felt satisfied. Perhaps because my final action had been to complete my most important mission, perhaps simply because my responsibilities were finally over.

I was blown backwards off the wall into the grounds of Fort Hateno, though I felt no impact.

It is strange how calm one feels when he is on the verge of death. Perhaps the only reason man fears death is because he is still alive. When he is so close to the end itself, he realises that it was in fact living that had been troubling him.

I felt no impact.

My last thought as I left the world was one of fulfillment.

Part 2 (Link)

"Link, It is my regret to inform you that you have died."

I was instantly conscious again. My face might have betrayed my surprise at this fact, because the girl opposite me spoke again.

"Whatever might be the matter?"

She had very white hair, which was unable to be told whether it was short or long, because it was loosely covered with what might have been a religious obligation. Her eyes were a dark lilac, almost purple, and most of her clothing was a dark blue.

"Nothing." I told her, though it was a lie.

I simply didn't believe in an afterlife. There were a few small cults in hyrule that preached that there was a heaven and hell, with one almighty being, but there was too much proof against it. There was a common consensus that people returned to their spirit form upon death, and wandered Hyrule, unable to interfere, for the rest of time.

"Well then…" She cleared her throat. "You are dead, but you have a bit of a special circumstance… I need to have you reincarnate into another world."

This was not what I expected.

"Come again?" I asked her.

She shook her head, a little flustered.

"I apologise… There are… complications… with your death. There is another world, similar to your own, that is in danger from a demon threat. There is, of course, more to it, but there is not much that I can tell you. Your reincarnation is simply a precaution to fortify for a worst-case scenario."

"I'm sorry, but you are going to have to tell me more if you want me to help… I cannot do anything about something I know nothing about."

I examined my surroundings as I spoke, though there was very little to examine. I was in a dark room, sitting on a chair that seemed to be floating in nothingness. The only things in sight were me and this person before me, who I assumed to be a goddess of some sort.

"I see… um… there's a chance that something occurred, several thousand years ago. Something that linked your world and the other. Though what the rumour is exactly, I cannot tell you. If it did, it is likely that you are the only one that can save the other world."

"And what about my own?" I asked.

"It is strictly forbidden to be reborn in the world you come from, unless you're willing to abandon your past self and become someone new. However, if you help, you will be allowed to return to your original world, and complete whatever business you may have left unfinished."

It was by no means an unreasonable proposition to make, and I was tempted to accept. It seemed the only way that I was able to return. I was suddenly feeling a certain need to return, despite my previous sense of fulfillment.

"What is the state of the country that I will enter."

Eris seemed surprised.

"They are technically at war against a demon king, but there is barely any effect from that that you will feel unless you go looking for it." She said.

I thought about it.

"All right then, I'll go."

She smiled. "Great! I'll contact you if the situation advances. Oh, I forgot to say. There are several reincarnates from other worlds, but yours is a special case, because of the added circumstance. On top of this, you get to have one item or ability of when you incarnate."

"Anything?" I asked.

"Within boundaries, but yes."

"All right then. I want my sword fully restored and sent in with me."

Her smile faltered. "That one there on your back? Alas, the thing you ask of me is something I cannot do."

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"That Sword's power dwarfs my own. I cannot fully restore it. However, I can accelerate the speed of it's regeneration if you wish it."

I sighed. "I'll have to settle for that."

"Of course. It is done. See you later!"

And suddenly she, along with the chairs, disappeared.

Part 3 (Link)

It took me a while to realise that the blackness was a result of my eyes being closed, but even before I opened them, I knew that my surroundings had changed. There was a slight breeze about me, and I could hear the clatter of horse hooves upon stone. Opening my eyes, I found myself to be standing in what appeared to be a high-street market.

There were several traveling merchants standing by their carts, selling everything from food to furs to tools.

Out of interest, I walked over to someone who appeared to be selling martial weapons. He smiled a trader's smile at me.

"Feel free to have a look! I see your sword is a bit worn down, perhaps you would like a replacement?" He asked, offering me one.

"Ah, but I am without money! Perhaps, however, you could tell me where I could get some? I will come directly to you when I do, and buy one of your quality bows!" I told him.

A merchant's first instinct was to sell as much as he could, for as much as he could. By appealing to that side of the man, I could easily get the information I wanted. Normally, he would have chased me away had I admitted to being poor, but by giving him a profit out of it, he would have no reason to say no.

"Ah, I see, new around here, are we?" He smiled another trader's smile. "I would recommend registering yourself with the guild. You obviously look like you have been in a fight a fight or two, you would do well!"

As I expected. At the prospect of a sale, he retained his manners and friendly tone.

"What exactly is this guild?" I asked him.

He laughed. "I know you are new around here, but not knowing what an adventurer's guild is! Not to worry… erm…" He looked at me.

"Link." I told him.

"Not to worry Link! I'll explain. The Guild is a government-run organization who has a base in this town. People who want jobs done place a request on the bulletin, and adventurers who are willing to complete the task sign up to do them. They are paid through the guild. It's at the end of the highstreet."

"This does seem like a good opportunity…" I thought aloud.

"Indeed!" The merchant affirmed. "Anybody can do it as long as they have brawn or a brain. From the looks of you, you have a little of both."

I made a decision. "Alright then, see you later… what's your name again?" I asked.

"I'm Finn!"

"See you later Finn. I look forward to doing business with you."

"You too!" Finn said.

The right words can make all of the difference in a negotiation.

This was what I was thinking as I made my way up the highstreet to the large building at the end.

After climbing up a short set of stairs, I pushed the doors open. I entered what seemed to be a bar. A waiter welcomed me happily.

"Hello sir! I haven't seen you around before, are you here to register?"

I nodded.

"Great! Please talk to Luna at the desk over there!"

She indicated an alcove on the far wall, where there was a long line of people.

I sighed and walked over.

The line was dispatched of surprisingly fast however, and I found myself speaking to a receptionist-like figure promptly.

"Hello sir! Are you here to register?" She asked.

"Yes please. Is there an entry fee?"

"2000 eris." She told me.

"I'll be right back." I responded.

I turned round. "Can anybody lend me 2000 eris?" I yelled in the direction of the bar.

"I'll pay you back in triple!" I shouted when I received no answer.

This time, somebody approached.

He had short brown hair and green eyes. He looked very worn down considering his age of about sixteen.

"Can you pay me back within the week?" He asked.

For this, I could have no certain answer, but I could make a guess. The traveling merchant that was confident in my success would probably leave within the week, so my answer was likely yes.

"I believe so. If I can't, I'll allow you to charge interest at 10 percent per day."

"Make it 15 percent." His face remained stoick.

"All right then." I said.

"Great. My name is Kazuma. I am here most mornings and evenings."

Kazuma handed me some money.

"I'm Link. Let's get along."

Kazuma smiled for the first time.

"Sure." he said.

I turned back to the receptionist, Luna.

"Here you go."

She smiled again. "Great. Please place your hand on this crystal."

She slid a blue object, which looked similar to a pearl across the desk. As I placed my right hand above it, it lit up.

Out slid a small sheet of card, which Luna took and looked at. Upon reading whatever was written on it, her eyes widened a little, but she did quite a good job of hiding her surprise.

"What's wrong?" I asked her.

"Nothing! Nothing… It's just that your statistics are quite high."

"Ah, so that card shows a summary of my physical and mental health?"

It was a reasonable assumption to make, after all.

"Precisely! I can see from this that while your luck and mana capacity are a little below average, your intelligence, charisma, and dexterity are all far above."

"Excuse me for asking, but why is that important?"

Luna smile again. "Not at all! Your statistics are very important for deciding what class of adventurer that you want to be. May I ask about your fighting style?"

I thought about it a little. "I use a double-bladed, one-handed broadsword. Sometimes I use a shield in the other hand. I prefer mobility over durability, so chainmail is generally the heaviest armour I use. Oh, and I also use a bow often."

Luna also seemed to be thinking.

"Well, you are quite varied, so I would recommend choosing an advanced fighter-type class, then cross-leveling to other nearby classes if need be… Here," she said, as she wrote something down, "Is a list of the classes that I would recommend."

"All right then…" I said slowly, reading the list. "Then, I guess Master Swordsman seems like it fits best."

Luna clapped her hands once. "All right then," she said "You know best!"

She wrote something down on the card.

"Link, you need to keep this on you at all times. Consider it something of a licence."

She handed me the card. At the top, it was labeled: Link - Master Swordsman (1).

"Thank you very much."

"Also, you can have the swordsman starter pack for 500 extra Eris, if you wish."

I looked around me for Kazuma, but it seemed that he had been watching the whole time.

He tossed me some more money.

"Make the interest 20 percent." He told me.

I nodded, making a mental not to miss the date, as it was getting pricey.

Luna handed me a Broadsword and a round shield.

Examining them, they seemed to be of poor quality, but they would have to do until the master sword repaired itself.

"Thanks, Kazuma, I owe you one." I said as I turned around, slinging my new gear over my back.

He was there, but he was smiling a mischievous smile, and I couldn't help feeling that I was being made sport of somehow. He produced a deck of playing cards from his pocket.

"What do you say that we have a little gamble?"

Authors Note: How is that for a first chapter? Pretty generic, right? Don't worry. Give it a few chapters, I am throwing canon out of the window for this one. Anyway, I'm done now, see you next time!