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ime slowly began to pass, and inevitably Hyrule began to branch out yet again. Link, Tetra, and her crew had been very adamant about their task, seeking out every chance and opportunity to try to make the new land above a bigger and brighter kingdom. Now that the villagers of Windfall had accepted them and their changed ways, they began sailing with them out on the seas, touring the neighboring isles in all directions. Despite this, it wasn't immediate that any of them were ready to leave their island home to permanently settle elsewhere. Exploration of the world was one issue, but settlement upon those islands was something completely foreign to the first. It was a frustrating time for Tetra especially, who, ever since that day when she had let Link go to see Medli for the first time, had doubled her efforts to making her goal happen, keeping her own thoughts as far away from her blue jewel as possible. Tetra worked perhaps harder than the rest of her crew, Link included; her mind was always dedicated on something, whether it was analyzing maps, teaching the islanders how to navigate vessels, or any of the other hundreds of tasks they had to accomplish for their plans to succeed. The former pirate didn't mind this though, for it was able to keep her mind by and large off of the Hero.

Link spent a good portion of his time with Tetra at Windfall and the surrounding islands. He and Medli had understood that it was for the best for Hyrule that Link be out there using his skills for the betterment of the land. It was difficult for the both of them, Medli having to stay within the Earth Temple and Link having to be gone for long periods of time, but they had both agreed to remain committed to one another throughout everything. In dedication to their relationship, Link gave Medli his green cap to keep with her for as long as they were together, while Medli gave Link a feather from her wing and braided it into his hair, never to be taken out unless they should part ways permanently. Link always found that Tetra's eyes evaded the feather braided by his right ear, but he never questioned her avoidance, figuring that it made sense somehow. Regardless of this, Link's dedication towards Tetra's dream of conquering the seas shined with resilient brightness, always eager to share in Tetra's hopes and dreams.

In due time, soon the people of Windfall realized that their tiny island was getting increasingly smaller and more claustrophobic. Of course, this was not because more people were living there; only a few children had been added to the population of the isle. Rather, as Tetra and Link turned their eyes towards the seas, soon they found themselves aspiring to the waters, feeling quite comfortable atop the waters that had divided them for so long. Their minds, just like the minds of their Hylian ancestors long ago, were branching out. It was only a matter of time when some of the denizens of Windfall Island came into Tetra's cabin with a document, signed by over three dozen of the townsfolk, declaring their desire to create a settlement upon another island. They presented it to her upon her desk, and with it they gave her a small fortune in rupees with which to help them build towns upon the other islands. Tetra was amazed, her eyes growing wide; not only had she not expected their courageousness, but their generosity and charity were most unexpected, for after all, the former pirates had paid for the Windfall dock out of their own money. She advised the would-be settlers to have an early bed that night; the next few days would be hard working for everyone.

The next day, Tetra divided her crew and the settlers into three groups of perhaps sixteen each, intermixing men and women together amongst the groups. She designated the settlers to the three great ships they had constructed, The Pride of Hyrule, Vision of Destiny, and her own, The Golden Spirit. Each ship set out in opposing directions, hosting the villagers to new lands as they waved goodbye to Windfall, not permanently by any means, but permanently moving away from their home nevertheless.

The first of the ships, The Pride of Hyrule, sailed to the southwest towards Greatfish Isle, the island that had been formerly cursed by Ganondorf during his reign within the Forsaken Fortress a few years past. Tetra's first mate Gonzo captained the ship over the seas through the dangerous waters approaching the deserted isle, the broken wood of rafts still crashed along the island's shoreline. They set anchor a good distance off the coast of the island, drawing the longboats out to sea, paddling the rest of the way to shore. It would take many weeks to see the grand project completed -- cleaning the shores of all the debris from the attack so long ago, digging walkways into the steep slopes of the island, erecting houses, homes, shops, and taverns, among other things. While their homes were under construction, the would-be residents would remain upon the boat, paddling to shore in the morning, but slowly as more and more houses were complete, and the residents began living in their dwellings, making the town look more and more like a village. As their leader and captain, the new residents of the town elected Gonzo as their mayor of their community.

Senza, Tetra's third-in-command, piloting the Vision of Destiny, did not have to travel all that far to the island he had selected. Just to the east of Windfall Isle was an island by the name of Pawprint Isle, named after the shape of the island. Not being very far from their home island, the residents desired breaks from time to time, always returning home every week and a half or so for a few days. This slowed down creation of the settlement on the other island, but the inhabitants were content with the more lethargic pace. However, just like at Greatfish Isle, the settlement soon became a success as they opened the doors to their shops and homes. They had accomplished a great deal, but there was still so much more to be done, like the creation of a dock, creating cobblestone pathways, among other general improvements. Despite minor inconveniences, the citizens of the new island were quite pleased with themselves, and they threw a celebration for their accomplishments once all was built.

The last ship Tetra captained with Link at her side, traveling east by south towards an island to which Link had claimed ownership during his earlier quest to save Hyrule: Oasis Isle. The island was something of a summer resort built for one, yet there was plenty of space for buildings alongside the waterfall-decorated pool in the island's center. Tetra and Link already had the advantage, having some small semblance of civilization already present, leaving only the task of having to add onto it. Over the weeks, the citizens built houses during the day, taking relaxing swims in the pool during the night. Much was the same with the other islands, although the interactions between Link and Tetra during the building process became continually more complicated; she would always insist with working with Link, trying to prove to herself perhaps that she could maintain a working relationship and good friendship with Link, but there were moments when she found herself unable to speak to him, difficultly looking away from him when he was looking at her. No matter how she tried, it was inevitable dodging those feelings, but the friendship between the two of them, despite the occasional awkwardness, was very tight. Tetra respected Link as perhaps the closest friend she had ever had, and because of that, she did not wish to intervene with his feelings for Medli. Despite the occasional difficulties they had with one another over the weeks, Link and Tetra soon found themselves watching over a grand community.

With all of the changes within the Windfall society, a gathering of all the islands -- Outset Island included, made aware of current events through the efforts of Link and Tetra, the inhabitants eager in sharing in the new prosperity -- was held, and all agreed that some sort of government should be founded to rule over all of the other islands as a mediator in disputes and general benefactor in prosperous times. There was much debate initially as to how it should be established and who should take part in it, but eventually it was decided that they should return to the days of old, when kings and queens ruled Hyrule. The appointees for the monarchs were obvious choices: Tetra and Link. Tetra was surprised by this after all of the problems she caused for the people of Windfall and Outset, yet it seemed that they had decided that her recent change of heart was worth more than enough to redeem her for such events, and with that, she accepted their proposal. But as she turned to Link, he was already shaking his head towards the rest of those gathered, insisting that he was not a proper leader despite his courageousness against Ganondorf. Though they persisted, Link would not accept such an offer to be king, but instead he did promise to help whenever the situation should warrant him. Tetra nodded her consent and placed an arm on his shoulder, letting him go to his own desires, sad, yet at the same time proud of him. Rather than following Link, she herself went to the Tower of the Gods, set up to be the center of government, and Tetra would live there along with her trusted advisors.

Being the Queen of Hyrule was not what she had originally believed would happen when she set herself to the task of making Hyrule a more prosperous kingdom, but now she was very glad to be helping Hyrule in the fullest way possible. She would oversee many things in her reign, and during her rule, Hyrule slowly became like it was of old. It grew and expanded despite the seas being an obstacle initially. However, that hadn't stopped them, and the future was looking brighter than ever.

Makar, meanwhile, continued to pray to the goddesses for the continued strength of the Master Sword. From time to time, Link and Tetra would visit him, and some of his Korok friends would come as well, missing his music in the Forest Haven. Though he was no longer there, his music somehow drifted all the way back to the Deku Tree during the celebrations, and because Makar's heart was still yearning to be with the Deku Tree, the yearly harvest of seeds would continue. One such seed was given specifically to him by the Deku Tree, brought to him by another Korok. The seed would eventually bring to life another of his kind, one that would eventually replace him when Makar's body would no longer sustain him. Makar planted it and with it came a Korok by the name of Safras, one who willingly took up the task a few decades later when Makar died.

Aryll, slightly disappointed that she would never be a pirate like Tetra and Link once were, eventually moved from Outset Island to Oasis Island after her grandmother died so she could live close to Link. Aryll's heart, however, invariably led her towards the seas instead of the mainland. She became an explorer when she came of age, desiring to go out exploring the numerous other islands in the world. With one of the smaller ships given to her from Tetra's fleet, she would take intrigued sailors with her and sail the land looking for treasure, excitement, and new peoples. She visited the Koroks and Rito many times, and they were more than willing to have her around. Eventually she would settle down, but it would not be until she was in her mid-twenties. She would find a charming man by the name of Ronin, and a year and a half later, they would marry and have a single child, Crystanthia, who would follow in her mother's footsteps with her passion for the sea.

It also quickly became obvious that Medli and Link were falling deeper and deeper into love as well. Though the pairing between a Rito and a Hylian was never before heard of, those who knew of their love were very supportive of them. Though Link retained his residence upon Oasis Isle for several years, more and more he spent time with Medli within her temple beneath the seas, and it was only a matter of time before Link asked Medli to marry him, to which she eagerly accepted. Their ceremony was very small -- only their closest friends attending -- taking place within the Chapel of the Sages. No great celebration was thrown afterwards, but rather just a small private party amongst the guests as they feasted over a variety of delicacies brought from all over Hyrule. Link would eventually move in with Medli, giving his home to Aryll after she settled down, and the two of them would live happily for many years together in Medli's aerie. Together they saw three children into the world: Shylah, bearing the beak and eventually wings of her mother as she grew old enough to receive a scale from Valoo; Salene, only having the wings of her mother upon coming of age; and Quillan, a boy who took after his Hylian father in every way. The latter two of them would eventually leave their parents' nest and come to interact with the world above the seas, but Shylah, their firstborn, was raised with the promise that she would become the next Sage of Earth, a responsibility she took seriously after Medli's death, which took place one year to the day after Link himself passed away, both of them living many years.

Tetra would remain in the Tower of the Gods for most of her days, but she would eventually find her way out every once in a while, especially for the celebrations of Link's and Aryll's weddings. She would visit her close friends from time to time, and vice versa, but in all, ruling Hyrule was not the life for her. She had never been ready to settle down this early in her life, and so as queen, she became very restless. Despite her most valiant efforts, Tetra could not prevent herself from thinking of Link, forcing herself to keep from watching him within her blue gem, although faltering every once in a while and stealing sometimes a peek, sometimes a long stare. Instead of a marriage for love, she chose a marriage for political stance, taking Gonzo as her husband, making him the King of Hyrule. After playing second fiddle to Tetra for years, however, Gonzo yielded to his wife, and Tetra was the one that retained the power. She would continue her reign, celebrating the peace and prosperity of Hyrule, yet at the same time wishing life would be just somewhat more adventurous. She would eventually bear just a single daughter, named Meena, although in private, Tetra would call her daughter Zelda. Meena would take the throne after Tetra's early death, and despite everyone's grievances over Tetra's passing, everyone celebrated the life that lived within her.

It seemed, however, ironic that days before Tetra's fortieth birthday, two years before she would breath her last, a vision came to Tetra of the future. She had been awake at the time, watching the sky from the parapets of the Tower of the Gods, wishing to be alone. Words clearly came upon her tongue, and afterwards, she had them scribed them upon a piece of parchment word for word. They wrote:

Ahead in the future, four Heroes of Time from now
A Great Cataclysm shall arise from forgotten evil
Darkness shall verily descend over the land
Through a source seeming good-natured
A hope however will remain within a young boy
A triumph over evil he shall bring to his land

Tetra was somewhat fearful of what these words indicated, for prophecy was prophecy, even though she had never experienced it before. Somewhat skeptical, yet the words moving her enough to make her feel the importance enough to merit investigation later, she sealed it with stamped wax seal and gave it to Meena to be opened when she became queen, passing the legend down for future generations.

As Tetra returned to her solitude, looking at the sky, one simple thought caressed her lips as it was spoken. "His name shall be Link as well; I hope my future descendant has better luck with him than I did. May the goddesses look over them all."