"Just another normal day at school." I said to myself as I drove down the road that lead to the "greatest" place in the world- High School. I was now a senior, so everything that happened was normal for me. In fact, I only really got up in the morning so I could see my best friend Link everyday. Link- how can I really describe him. Well, for one thing, he looks like Link from The Legend of Zelda. Long, dirty blonde hair, crystal blue eyes, and might I say, a very well toned body. He even has his ears pierced, but he never wears those silver hoops like the Link from the games. On the outside, we were just best friends. But there was something deep down inside of me that wanted more.
I was always at school early. Whether I wanted to sit and read or catch up on some homework, I was never there after 7:00, despite the morning bell ringing at 8:00. My parents were the Van Morrisons, the wealthiest family in the area, so the school gladly allowed me to arrive earlier than expected. Besides, I needed the peace and quiet this morning. All night long I was haunted by nightmares of a man garbed in black, speeding across a field of fire atop a menacing stallion. Just as I was about to grab my copy of The Hobbit, Link walked into the classroom.
"Hey, Zelda." Link's buttery voice cut through the silence. I can't explain it, but to me, it sounded like Elliott Smith's voice. He was wearing a Pink Floyd shirt, old Converse sneakers, and his blonde hair was tassled and sexy looking.
"Link! What are you doing here so early?" He plopped his books down at the desk next to mine.
"Well, I had to talk to you about something." His sapphire eyes were full of worry.
"Okay. Sit down, what are you doing standing up?" I gestured to the chair and he sat.
"This is pretty weird, but I've been having the same nightmare over and over again." I stared at him for a moment. Not because I thought he was a loon, but because the same thing was happening to me. "I mean, that's supposed to be impossible, right? Zelda?" I snapped to attention.
"Oh, yeah. Impossible. Um, do you know what they're about?"
"Do I ever. Okay, so I'm standing in front of a drawbridge, and there's a white horse running across it. There's a black horse chasing it with this creepy guy on it. That's all that really happens." Black horse, creepy guy, recurring dreams, something was up. I didn't want to scare Link, so I kept my mouth shut.
"That's pretty intense." Just then, students began to pour into the classroom.
"Well, I didn't mean to bother you or anything. I just needed to tell you. You're the only one I trust." I smiled, and my bright red blush flared across my pale face. He really was cute. I guess he thought he was embarrassing me, because he changed the subject. "Hey, where's Mrs. Lanmola? She's usually here by now."
"Maybe we've got a sub."
"Yeah, I hope so. She always gets the best subs." The door then flew open quite abruptly. Link and I jumped. A very tan, large man with orange hair and a beard stormed in. The entire class was silent. He spun on his heels and stared at us, arms crossed.
"Hello, class." His deep voice thundered through the room. No one spoke. "Well then, my name is Mr., uhh, Smith. I shall be your substitute for the time being." He wrote his name on the board and turned around again. "Now then. Shall we take roll?" He snatched the seating chart off Mrs. Lanmola's desk and studied it, looking up breifly. "Zelda Van Morrison?" He said my name first, which shocked me, due to my last name starting with a V.
"Uhh, here?"
"Zelda, the princess from that video game series?"
"Um, yeah, my parents were big fans of the games."
"How very interesting."
I put my head down and leaned back in my seat. As "Mr. Smith" continued to take roll, I noticed that Link's fists were balled up, as if he was angry or something. When the bell rang, Link and I began to gather our materials.
"Zelda," Mr. Smith started. "I would like to speak to you after class." This comment definitely rubbed me the wrong way, and I think it did with Link, too.
"Okay." Once everyone filed out of the room, Link turned around to look at me and nodded his head. It must have been a signal of some sort, but I wasn't sure. The door shut, and it was just me and Mr. Smith. "You wanted to speak to me?" I cautiously approached the desk.
"Yes. You see, princess, I've been searching for one certain person. This person is said to be of 17 years of age, has blonde hair, green eyes, and is significantly intelligent." I was getting scared now. I wasn't sure about the intelligent part, but he was basically talking about me. I just stuttered and stepped back.
"W-why were you looking for me?" He grabbed my left wrist and stood.
"You see, little princess, I'm gonna need the two other pieces. I know you have one of them. Where's the other?"
"I-I don't know what you're talking about…" Two pieces? Of what? He raised his hand and put it into a fist. It began to glow, and three triangles formed on his hand. I recognized it instantly. It was the triforce, and he was Ganondorf. I had played Ocarina of Time before, and I now knew what he was talking about. I'm Princess Zelda, and I have the Triforce of Wisdom. But the worst part of it all is that eventually, Link will be dragged into this too. He's the strong, brave, hero, and I'm the helpless and wimpy princess. I wasn't about to let Ganondorf get to Link, so spat in his face. He looked disgusted, and wiped it away with his large, meaty hand.
"You are too bold your highness. But I'm bolder." He slapped my face and released my wrist, causing me to stagger back and fall on my bum. "Where is the Triforce of Courage?" I could sense his anger rising.
"I don't know!" I tried to look desperate now, playing the role of the weak princess. Once again, the door flew open, and Link rushed through.
"Zelda!" He yelled and ran to my side.
"Impossible…" Ganon mumbled to himself. He then began to laugh wildly, much to our confusion. "Looks like the hero has come to save the princess!" Then everything went black.