For many months, Hyrule remained at peace. After Link destroyed Ganon and brought together all three of the triforces, the frequency of monster sightings dropped dramatically. One could go for weeks at a time without seeing so much as a tektite or even an octorock. Such monsters were native to the kingdom in the past, but it seemed as though Link's wish for everlasting peace had indeed been granted.

Hyrule had not seen such prosperity since before the days of Ganondorf. Princess Zelda was completely recovered from her sleeping spell, and the hero Link continued helping to restore the land to its former glory. Having proven time and again his courage and loyalty, he was invited to keep permanent residence with the royal family at North Castle.

The flapping of wings grew loud, and then louder, against the morning sky. As the sun rose to meet the day, a new threat to Hyrule's serenity approached at a crazed pace...

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