Disclaimer: I do not own Jackie Chan Adventures or the Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker. I only own my own original characters Reina Chan and Rita Chan. Please enjoy my take on the Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker with help from Eduard Kassel for this tale. Thank you that is all. Now let us begin the adventure.
The Legend of Zelda Heroes of the Wind
The Beginning of an Adventure
"This is your fault." Rita Chan huffed as she crossed her legs on the weathered rock she was sitting on. She blew one of the red strips of her hair from her face as she was scowling at the ocean stretching out before her.
"How is this my fault?" Reina Chan growled as she was standing next to her sister with a hand held to her forehead as she was scanning the ocean. Like her sister her black hair was streaked with another color only hers was blue.
The girls were thirteen year old twins and aside from the streaks in their hair they might be mistaken for one another at first glance. Their mother's features came through the strongest and they already held the promise of being more than just cute but it also seemed they would not be the kind of beauty that one would find in a fashion magazine. There were also some subtle differences between the twins if one paid close attention like the fact that Rita's hands held the calluses and tiny scars of intense training while Reina's hands were smooth and well cared for.
One could go on and on about the differences between Reina and Rita but under the present circumstances the important fact was that the two girls were wearing only their pajamas and were sitting on top of a rocky islet in the middle of the ocean and to add to the trouble the tide seem to be coming in. the next spray of incoming water got Rita's feet wet and sent her to her feet as she was trying to tower over her twin who was the same height as her.
"Oh, let's see. We go to bed all snug as bugs and the next thing we know we wake up on some freaking rock in the middle of the ocean. You did some magic again!" Rita accused poking her sister in the chest. Reina let out a heavy sigh keeping in mind that somebody had to keep a cool head.
"Why would I teleport us? I might send you to a rock, but that's exactly why mom doesn't teach me the good stuff." Reina answered pushing the finger aside.
"Exactly, you probably did what mom did when she was a kid and got into someone else's magic to try and be cool. It went wrong and now here we are! You never get this kind of thing with martial arts." Rita declared. Now Reina was getting angry, after all it's true that she had done that but this time she was almost certain this mess wasn't her fault. More importantly…
"Oh, so now we're back to that. You think you're so cool, following Uncle Jackie around like a puppy begging him for a new lesson to teach you." Reina fell into the old pattern.
"Well at least it's better than hanging around in a smelly old library all day." Rita shot back. The argument was like a comfortable old shoe and they became increasingly oblivious to their surroundings as they went through the traditional escalation and since no one was present to derail it the argument reached its climax.
"That's it!" They exclaimed in unison. Throwing their heads back they took deep breaths and exhaled mightily to no effect. Their heads snapped back straight and the twins stared at each other's very human faces in shock.
"Oh crap." They said in sync.
"Great so now we're lost and we've lost our dragon powers." Rita barked, "What next sis?"
"What we do next is to find a way to get off of this island or at least signal for help." Reina spoke once again keeping a cool head or a least trying to. "Though at this point I'm not sure there are any ships around here."
"Well unless that Lion head boat counts as a ship then I'd say we're pretty much stuck." Rita pointed out said boat since it was only a few nautical miles from the island. On cue the twins started signaling the boat and its crew if the boat had any crew for help on getting off the islet.
Meanwhile out at sea, The King of Red Lions was conflicted. This was unusual for him, when he settled on a course he was determined and not easily swayed, a trait he knew that had both its vices and its virtues.
In this case he had resolved to return the young hero he had rescued from the cold embrace of the depths of the Great Sea to his homeland with all due haste. The man still emerging from the skin of boyhood was not in danger, but he would need to return to the beginning before setting out for the true voyage of destiny.
Now for the first time a rare spike of fury pierced his consciousness, even now it was difficult for him to place such burdens on ones so young. He recalled how the Dark One had oft spoken out against the ways of the Goddesses. It both calmed him seeing where that path went, and allowed a sliver of understanding for how a fellow ruler had come to walk down the dark path. Fate was not to be denied, his own role was determined come whatever end. Yet in defiance of fate he found himself faced with something utterly unexpected. Castaways.
Two young girls, he guessed spying their jumping figures in the distance and hearing their calls over the waves. They were in a fix and seeing him, they thought he was salvation.
Well, he supposed he could hold two more. After all what was the point of serving the greater good if you cast morality to the side at the first challenge.
The talking boat seemed surprised they weren't surprised. Then again few children they supposed had gotten to play with the talismans they spoke of as rewards for good behavior or filched them for laughs. Either way the twins with Reina at the rudder laughed now enjoying the ocean, having the feeling of control, the key to their parents' resilient heritage setting in as opposed to the helplessness they felt while they were stuck on that rocky islet.
Rita glanced down to the boy sleeping off a battle on the deck. He looked like an elf from the movies. Lord of the Rings meets Pirates of the Caribbean, she wondered as they were currently heading for an island that had a small town and a windmill upon it. The talking boat had described the island as being home to merchants.
Upon arriving at Windfall Island Reina steered the boat into a rocky cave to hide them from the town population. Rita was about to wake the boy by splashing some cold water on his face when the King of Red Lions intervened.
"Perhaps you two should get some rest and let me wake up Link." The boat explained before Rita was about to throw salt water on him.
"But you don't have hands; you're only a boat, a talking boat but still a boat." Rita pointed out.
"Rita, Link looks like he's been through a rough battle." Reina spoke softly, "The last thing he needs is one of your less than subtle wake up calls."
"Oh alright." Rita replied as the twins got out of the boat and sat on one of the grasses close to the cove near the boat as they watched the King of Red Lions try to wake up Link.
"Link… Link…" The boat spoke as Link was starting to open his eyes but fell back asleep again. "Pull yourself together, Link!"
At that moment the boy awoke to find himself lying on the deck of a small boat in a small rocky cove. Link looked around for the source of the voice he heard earlier.
"Well? Have you come to your senses yet?" Link heard as the figurehead of the boat turned its head to face him, "You're surprisingly dull witted."
Link only stared in shock as he was conversing with a boat, a talking boat mind you but still a boat which merely caused the boat to laugh.
"Did I startle you? I suppose that is only natural for as wide as the world is I'm the only boat upon it that can speak the language of men." The boat explained. "I am the King of Red Lions. Do not fear me… I am not your enemy."
Link nodded as all of this information was sinking into his head. The Chan Twins were still chatting to each other but they were listening to the conversation between Link and the King of Red Lions.
"Link I have been watching you since you went into the Forsaken Fortress. I understand how your desire to protect your sister could give you the courage to fearlessly stand up to danger but such a bold attempt was foolish. I suppose you saw him… The shadow that commands that monstrous bird… His Name is Ganon…" The King of Red Lions spoke which got the attention of Reina and Rita.
"Monstrous bird, I don't see any monstrous birds around here." Rita questioned softly as to not let the king hear her. "More importantly who the heck is this Ganon anyway?"
"Quiet, let us hear what the King of Red Lions has to say about this." Reina replied as she lightly smacked her sister on the head while they tried to listen in on the conversation.
"He who obtained the power of the gods, attempted to cover the land in darkness, and was ultimately sealed away by the very power he hoped to command. He is the very same Ganon… The emperor of the dark realm the ancient legends speak of." The King of Red Lions explained, "I do not know why the seal of the Gods has failed but now that he has returned, the world is once again being threatened by his evil magic. Tell me Link… Do you still wish to save your sister from him?"
Link nods his head in confirmation while Reina and Rita watch the proceeding events.
"This Ganon guy makes Daolon Wong look like a rank amateur." Rita snickered at the thought of the old Dark Chi Wizard from their mother's stories about him.
"Be serious Rita. This guy covered the land in darkness for a while before being sealed away in another realm." Reina scolded as she once again smacked her twin on the head, "If he's that bad then we may have a tougher time getting home."
"Okay so he's tougher than he sounds." Rita grumbled as she was rubbing the sore spot on her head as she and her sister continued watching the conversation before them.
"In that case, I shall guide you as we go forward... advising you on what you should do, and where you must go. Ganon cannot be defeated by human hands, let alone by what little strength you possess. The key to defeating Ganon is locked away in a great power that you could wield after much toil and hardship. Do you understand?" The boat continued to explain about how Link can wield a power to defeat Ganon and save his sister only after much toil and hardship after seeing that Link would do anything to save Aryll from Ganon's evil hands.
"Let us depart, to the Great Sea… but I am getting ahead of myself. I may have the ability to speak the language of humans but I lack a sail and with no sail I cannot sail the Great Sea. This is a bit embarrassing for me to admit." The King of Red Lions spoke up, "I have brought you far to the east from the dark gaze of the Forsaken Fortress. This island is home to numerous merchants and if you search hard enough surely one of them will have a sail to sell. I'm sorry to ask this of you but without a sail I'm pretty much useless to you. This Island of merchants holds many goods and items so do not feel limited to buying the sail even though the Sail is very important. Remember once you have completed you errands come back here immediately."
Link nodded at The King of Red Lions' instructions and was about to depart to go find a sail when the talking boat called him back.
"There's one more thing Link, you see those two girls sitting on the grass?" the King of Red Lions asked. Link turned and noticed a pair of dark hared girls in blue and red clothes sitting nearby. That had been talking to each other but now seemed to notice his attention and turned their own on him. He blinked seeing they had streaks in their hair the same color as their clothes.
"I found them stranded on an islet while bringing you here. They seem to have arrived via magic from beyond the Great Sea. They were concerned for your well-being so it would be reasonable for you to lend them your assistance while you find the needed supplies here on Windfall." The King told him. Link nodded accepting the advice; he had a helpful nature, though as a newcomer to this island he wasn't sure how much he could help them.
Watching the young ones meet the King wondered at the girls' significance. He hoped it was little; it would be tragic for even more innocents to be caught up in the ancient tides of destiny sweeping across the Great Sea.
"Well you're looking better." Rita greeted Link while her twin got up. Reina lightly smacked her twin's head.
"Be polite, it sounds like he's been through a lot." Reina rebuked her sibling. Link smiled at the sisters, the fact that they were twins was obvious now, antics. It was a bit of a bittersweet moment though as he couldn't help but recall Aryll. He must have let it shown on his face because the twins sobered up the red streaked one finally getting to her feet.
"I'm Reina and this is my sister Rita, of the Chan Clan." Reina announced. Rita rolled her eyes at the fantasy spin her sister put on it. She decided she would have to take over if anything was going to get done.
"Listen Link, we know you're in the middle of a quest or something. Don't be so surprised, every other member of our family was an adventure at one point or another. We've had a few ourselves." Reina continued only to be interrupted by her sister.
"Anyway, we got dropped here in our pajamas so we have no money. So could you be a big man and buy us some real clothes? Preferably matching our hair, that's how we roll." Rita started bluntly without intending to be rude. Reina face palmed herself at her tomboy sister's usual lack of tact.
"There, he agrees that wasn't so hard." Rita smirked triumphantly. Reina stuck out her tongue at that.
"What are you doing?" Reina asked as she saw her sister and Link chop up grass.
"There's money in the grass sis." Rita called as she dug up some rupees.
"There's money in the grass? Is this a pirate universe with no spades, or do people just have holes in their pockets?" Reina asked.
"Who cares, there's cash in the grass." Rita replied ripping up the grass as Link chopped up another patch.
"He doesn't do much talking does he?" Rita noted as they watched Link descend the hill to the cobbled path that lead to the town gates.
"Maybe we should have told them about our powers? It's creepy having to be human all the time," Reina stated. She flexed her hand superimposing the memory of her blue scaled and clawed dragon hand.
"You said it yourself; we don't know how they treat hybrids here. Talking boats may be okay while dragons are hunted as demons and telling them we have demon blood is just asking for trouble. Your words not mine princess." Rita retorted. She returned to searching the grass for rupees while Reina looked toward the gates frowning.
"He seems nice enough." Reina insisted.
"Mom said the same thing about Hsi Wu when she first met him and besides why are you so bothered about not being able to 'Dragon up' anyway?" Rita inquired, "We've gone human for a long time at Summer Camp and stuff."
"That was different, we could have transformed if we needed too." Reina insisted. Rita paused, unable to dispute that point.
"Well I still say he's too quiet." Rita huffed.
"You didn't leave much room for him to get a word in." Reina pointed out.
"I'm better than you, little Miss 'is there enough farmland here to support a community this size'." Rita retorted using her hand to puppet speech. A rupee smacked into her head.
"Alright, bring it on magical girl!" Rita declared straightening up.
Back with the Hero from Outset Island, Link heard the girls bickering as he climbed the hill, he supposed it was bound to happen with a nearly nonexistent age gap. As the Big brother he had a certain role under the customs of Outset, but twins would probably fall into an odd position in family hierarchy.
He hefted his pack where the blue traveling gown and red female tunic and trousers were stored. They were nothing fancy, but the clerk guaranteed their durability and comfort in a less than gentle lifestyle. Link had to guess the size and preferences based on what he had seen. He hadn't enough money to buy the sail he saw for sale too, but that could wait a bit.
And this on the other hand, less so, Link decided. He paused at the crest seeing Rita Chan sitting on her sister's back smugly. He shook his head at their antics as he called down to them. With any luck like other girls he knew, clothes would mend their nerves. Though Tetra might be an exception to that, he amended.
Rita was still sitting smugly on her twin sister's back when she noticed Link calling to them with a bag of clothes. She could only assume that the boy had found some clothes for them. Reina was thinking the same thing as she managed to get Rita off of her back and walk towards the young boy.
"So Link I take it that you have found some appropriate clothes for my sister and I?" Reina asked Link as she gave him a chance to get in a word in.
"Yes I have." Link spoke up finally being allowed to get a word in. Then noticing that Rita wasn't interrupting him he continued as he presented the pack to the twins. "I was able to find you a traveling gown and for your sister a female tunic with trousers."
Rita came over and opened the bag and saw that the gown and trousers and tunic were indeed there as Reina took out the gown which happened to match the color of her hair.
"Well I've got to hand it to you Link." Rita praised as she took the trousers and female tunic. "You found clothes that fit my twin and I quite well and they even match our personalities and hair color."
"I never thought you'd care about fashion." Reina snidely commented to Rita. "Considering how much of a guy you act like most of the time I'm surprised you'd even be able to notice a good set of outfits."
"Care to say that again princess?" Rita growled and was about to start another fight before Link intervened.
"Reina, Rita Please this is not the time to be fighting." Link spoke up as the older sibling of his family cording to his customs back on Outset Island. "Shouldn't we be focusing on our present situation?"
"He's right. We've got to find the sail for the boat or we'll be going nowhere." Reina spoke up again. She was surprised to see somebody like Link being so young yet so responsible in situations like these considering that his sister Aryll was still being held prisoner by the one the King of Red Lions referred to as Ganon.
"Well while we were having our little spat, I managed to find a few more rupees." Rita spoke as she held about a bags worth of rupees. "I think this is about 90 or 100 I suppose. Either way we should get going to find the sail."
"Let's go find a sail." Reina spoke up only to discover that neither she nor her sister had any clue as to where they could find a sail. "Where exactly can we find a sail?"
"I found a shop owner that has a sail for sale but I didn't have enough money to get that and clothes for you but I'm sure I can get the sail now." Link spoke up again.
"Ok sounds like we have a plan." Reina spoke up again. "Link you get the sail while my sister and I go change."
"Then we'll meet back at the King of Red Lions in the cove and proceed from there." Rita continued as she handed Link the 80 rupees he needed as he placed said rupees into the bag for carrying them and ran off to find the sail while the twins went to go find a less visible place to change clothes.
"Well it looks like he does talk." Rita observed as she and her twin went to go change. "But he still needs to speak a bit more."
"All you need to do is give him a chance to talk and he'll speak." Reina replied to her twin. "Besides he seems to have a great deal of common sense around here."
"And I don't?" Rita huffed getting ready to pummel her sister.
"I didn't say that. What I did say was that Link seems to be able to keep a cool head despite all that has happened to him so far whereas most people would be panicking right about now." Reina spoke, "perhaps he and the King of Red Lions might understand about our powers and he might know something about why we can't use them currently."
"Alright you seem to be the one with the cool head so as soon as link gets back with the sail then we'll tell him and the king of our powers." Rita answered as she and her twin found a place to change clothes. Once they were done they proceeded back to the talking boat not knowing that link was heading back there at the exact same time.
Link was running down the hill with the sail in hand as he returned to the cove where the King of Red Lions was waiting. He only hoped that the twins would like their new outfits since they did seem to match the color of the streaks in their hair. He could only assume that those streaks were a reflection of their personalities since Rita preferred red and acted more like a tomboy while Reina had a liking for blue and acted like a princess or a lady according to her sister. Either way Link could only guess that after he found the sail he had about 20 to 30 rupees left on him which was enough to purchase a pair of spears he found so that they could at least defend themselves. He wondered about how they were taking their new outfits because those Pajamas weren't going to do them much good in the perils ahead.
Back with Reina and Rita, the Twins were wearing their new outfits with Reina in the blue traveling gown and Rita wearing the red female tunic and trousers. The Chan twins found the outfits surprisingly comfortable and they were just their sizes. They decided to store their pajamas in the hold of the boat just in case they needed to take them home with them.
"I'm beginning to think that Link can actually get us home." Reina spoke up but just soft enough for the King of Red Lions not to hear them. "Besides he's very polite and maybe we should tell him and the boat of our true nature."
"Hold up." Rita objected, "In case you forgot you were the one who said that dragons here could be hunted like demons if I recall and the last thing we need is for Link and the Boat to distrust us already. I see where you're coming from and you do have a point but this isn't the time yet."
"You've got a point there sis but if we don't tell someone soon we're in big trouble from this Ganon guy." Reina spoke, "We'll wait a little bit and see if Link is really as nice as he seems then we'll decide from there."
"Okay sis but if this backfires I'm not telling Uncle why we look like we got dragged through a war zone." Rita spoke up as Link got back with the sail.
"From the look in your eyes I'd say you found yourself a sail. Great now I can teach you the art of Sailing." The King of Red Lion spoke up and began teaching link what he knew of Sailing.
"This guy seems to talk, talk, and talk." Rita spoke to her sister quietly.
"Quiet, you're being rude." Reina spoke up, "We're trying to earn their trust so they don't freak out when we tell them our secret."
The King of Red Lions was just finishing up his explanations on sailing and explaining the use of the Sea Chart and where they were to be heading first. "I have marked the place where you should be heading for on your sea chart. Now a westerly wind blows so we should be heading to the east."
"So what are we waiting for?" Rita asked as she, Reina, and Link hopped into the boat which was surprisingly big enough to hold all three of them without causing them to feel awkward or uncomfortable at all. "Let's get this show on the road."
"Rita please show some form of grace." Reina advised as the sailboat made its way out of the cove and to the open sea beyond with Link at the rudder. "We'll get there when we get there now please chill."
"Oh alright. I guess I can't complain though. Our quest has only just begun." Rita spoke knowing that the quest of the Chan Twins and that of Link's would merge into the same goal which would reveal itself soon enough.
There you have it. My first Legend of Zelda story on this site. I'm doing this story because I'm having writers block for the Blue Knight and the Dark Queen. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about it. I'm just having trouble getting motivation for writing that story so I haven't completely abandoned it. Please Review the story and tell me what you think Thank you that is all.
