An: Hey guys! This is my first post on fanfiction, so please be honest. Tell me how fabulous, not fabulous my story is. I'm open to suggestions for LoZ characters you'd like to see. ANYWAYS. Kathy and Ayesha just moved to Hyrule Academy. I wonder how the new girls will spend their time... *evil laughter*
Disclaimer: I don't own Legend of Zelda. It's shocking, I know.
RIIIING! I lazily open my eyes at the sound of my alarm clock. Today will be my first day at Hyrule Academy. "I hate mornings," I mutter to myself as I begin to dress.
I throw on a long-sleeved black shirt and a matching skirt, along with some grey knee-highs and black boots. The outfit almost blends in with my shiny, black hair. It would if it weren't so worn out. I grab my sword and place it upon my back and hide a few knives in my outfit, something my parents often scolded me for. They didn't want me to have so many 'dangerous weapons'. They always wanted me to be safe. Every time they got mad at me for having them, I'd add a knife to my arsenal.
"Hurry up, Kathy. We're going to be late." Ayesha calls from outside my room. I grab the backpack from the floor and throw it over my shoulder. "Okay. I'm coming. Let's go already. The sooner we leave, the sooner we can come back and take a nap." I say as I grab a pile of drawings and head for the door. With that, we leave and head towards the school.
Not even a minute later, some idiot in a green hoody bumps into me, sending all my papers flying from my hands. I jump down to grab them as quick as humanly possible while he fumbles around trying to help. I know I've seen him somewhere before. I look at what he's grabbing and catch him staring at something, a drawing of him. I've seen him before, he was in my dreams. I snatch the papers from his hands and start running to the school. I hear Ayesha calling after the whole time.
"What the hell? Why couldn't you wait? Kathy what happened back there?'' I shuffle through my papers until I find the drawing, "You know that asshole that bumped into me?" I turn the paper around so she can see it. She quickly catches on, "Is he the guy from your dreams? Wait that means the prophecy is real. Okay this is freaky! We can talk about this later, we need to get to our first class." We get to the class room just before the bell rings.
"Hey you're that girl from this morning right," Hoody Boy approaches me, "I'm really sorry about that. I just want to know, what was that drawing I saw? Do I know you?" I just go back to my drawing and ignore him. "Hey I'm still here, you can't just draw me away! Are you even listening? Hello I'm talking to you." He says, reaching for my paper. I grab the pocket knife from my boot and hit right next to his hand, "I have two more knives on me and the sword on my back. I suggest you leave me alone!" I say as I put the knife back in my boot.
"Link, obviously the girl doesn't want to talk to you. I mean I could see why given your annoying characteristics, but seriously take a hint." Some guy in a black hoody stands between Link and my desk, "Go away, Dark Link, nobody likes you." They obviously hate each other. "I told you to call me Coal! Stop comparing me to you!" I might just have some fun today, "Here, since this is my desk you're fighting at, let me make this easy. Link, that is your name right? You can go to hell. Class dismissed."
A short, red-headed man walks in the room, "Sorry I'm late. Take your seats, class is in session! You can call me Mr. Nagonford. The reason I'm saying this is, we have two new students! So class lets go around the room and introduce ourselves." Great, now everyone has to stand up and present their life just because I'm here. That was fun when I was in pre-school, now it's just annoying. As we go around the room, everyone says their name and one interesting fact about them. I zone in and out to the seemingly endless introductions. Apparently some guy named Tingle is having a sale on shields.
I look around and everyone's staring at me, what do they want? Can't I just think in private? "Aren't you going to introduce yourself miss?" Nagonford looks pissed. "Oh, my name is Kathandra. And an interesting fact about myself is, I would rather be doing anything else." The class breaks out in laughter and I go back to my daydreams. Soon the introductions are over and the usual class drags on. I think this is a defense class. I'll just draw some more untill I get called on.
About an hour later, the bell rings. "Alright put your shields back where you found them and get to your next class!" Somebody comes behind me and puts their arm around me. I grab the hand and forearm and swiftly fling him on his back. "Oh, I'm so sorry, Coal, was it? You startled me! Are you okay?" I reach out to help him up. "I'm fine. My ego may be a little hurt, but it's cool. It was just self defense right?" I nod and apologize again, "You're sure you're okay? I threw you down pretty hard. Did you hear the thud when you hit the-..." I look up to see the upset expression on his face, "You sure you're okay?"
He chuckles, "I'm fine. So Kathandra, where's your next class?'' I pull out the schedule I got yesterday, "Mr. Linebeck's class, room one 'o three. Oh and my friends call me Kathy." He stops and looks at me, "So what can I call you?" I glance back to him, ''If you keep acting like that you can call me Kathandra." Coal runs to catch up with me, "You said you were headed to Linebeck's? He's my next class, I'll walk you there."
Once we get to Linebeck's class I look for a seat. "Hey, Kathy, you can sit by me. Actually you have to, its the only open seat." I sit down next to Coal and continue my drawings. "So, I guess you like drawing. Considering that's all I've seen you do since we met. I'd draw more if I didn't suck." I look up for a moment and continue doodling. "Why are trying so hard," I say as Coal just looks at me, "you're being so nice to me. I can tell you're faking it, I can hear it in your voice. So why? Why try so hard to be nice to me?" He sighs and continues commenting on my art. "Wow, your really good. I wish I could draw like that. Do you take lessons?'' I put my pencil down and look at him. "That wasn't an answer." He just keeps on talking about the picture I'm drawing. "Can you teach me to draw like that?"
I pick up my pencil and resume drawing. Coal's still talking, I'll just ignore him. Linebeck comes in just before the bell rings. "Ok class, settle down. Class has started. Now we have a new student today. Would you stand and please introduce yourself to the class, miss Kathandra?" I stand up and look to the class, "Hi, my name is Kathandra. But you already know that, so this is pointless. Thank you, Linebeck." I sit back down as the class laughs. I'm not being funny. I wasn't aware that my dry, sarcastic, hateful personality was amusing. "Okay today we are learning about the Phantom Hourglass. Please try to contain your excitement. Open your history books to page..." I zone out and continue drawing.
After a while I hear the bell. I open my eyes and see Coal standing in front of me. "Hey sleepy head, have a nice nap?" I look at him and start getting my things together. "Stop it." He begins grabbing things and handing them to me. "Stop what? I'm not doing anything." I glare at him,"Stop being nice. I know you're faking, you know you're faking. I'd rather you be an ass truthfully, than be this fake nice guy." I grab my stuff from his hands and leave the room. "Hey wait up! Kathy!" Coal begins to run after me. "What class do you have next?" I look to my schedule, "Impa's class, room two ten."
"That's right next door to my next class. I can walk you if you want." I look at him and his goofy smile. "If you really want to walk me there, then drop the act. I want to know the real Coal." He looks at me for a moment and steps ahead, now walking backwards. "The real me huh? I don't know the real me's a bit of a jerk, if you're Link. Last time I checked you're a bit too feminine to be him. Actually Link is much more feminine than you. You can take that as an insult toward you or an insult toward Link. Either way one of you got burned." I can't tell which Coal I hate more. "I'm starting to regret my request." He slows down and puts his arm around me. "Hey you got what you asked for. Oh this is your class. See you after class." What a jerk.
Class drags along as I draw the last thing I saw before I wake up. It's the same mark under my eye, the curse I have to live with. It had to be that. Why couldn't be something else? How long am I going to hide from this? I'm going to have to face this mark eventually. Until that time comes, I'll just do what I've been doing, ignore it. Soon enough, class is over and a new battle begins. "Hi Coal. So, do you think you can be less of an ass now?" He laughs and puts his arm around me. "No take backs! Your only hope now is that I annoy myself. That doesn't happen often. But I'm bored now. Oh your next class, what is it? I could walk you there too if you want."
"I really don't care about it at this point." I sigh and pull out my schedule. "My next class is Dina, room one twenty." I'd rather just go home. This day is turning out longer than expected. "Lucky you! That's my next class! You know, it's kind of strange to have three classes together. Hey, have you gotten a fairy yet?" What? Why would I need a fairy? Is that one of those things that was following Link around earlier? "No, I wasn't aware I was getting one. Why am I getting one?" Coal pulls down his hood and what seems to be a red fairy flutters out. "They say if you find somebody with the same colored fairy, your destinies are set together. Something like that, but I say it's just an old wives tale. Fated to be together, so sappy. For the most part these guys are a pain in the neck. The school makes sure every student has one of their own. I guess they come in handy later on, if you go on adventures and stuff." Does he ever shut up? I guess I talk a lot when I'm with friends, but he barely even knows me.
"Look, you're extremely annoying. The only reason I've been putting up with you is because you don't look half bad. Can you just shut up for ten minutes?" Maybe saying he didn't look half bad was an understatement, but I just want him to be quite. Eye-candy is better seen and not heard. "Okay, lips are zipped." Coal pretends to zip his lips shut. "Also, get your arm off my shoulders. We aren't dating so back off." Coal un-zips his lips. "Why do you have a boyfriend already? 'Cause I'd hate to start hitting on you and then you have a boyfriend. You have no idea how many times that's happened to me, and how many jealous boyfriends have tried to kick my ass." I laugh at the thought of that. "I don't have a boyfriend. I kind of dumped my last one before I left home." The way I said that, I sound so heartless. "So a recent break-up? Need a shoulder to cry on?"
"Do you see me crying? That guy was a total idiot! He couldn't tell left from right, or me from some other slut. I wouldn't shed a tear for that idiot. Sorry, I guess I'm still a bit mad about it." Coal seems taken back by my sudden burst of hatred. "Hey, no need to be sorry. It's cool. I can understand if you've got some hate for someone like that." I smile. He's not really that bad. He's just a bit annoying. "Thanks for being cool about it." I feel a shock of pain through my stomach. "Hey, when's lunch?" I look down and place my hand over my now growling stomach. I'm actually looking forward to lunch. Ayesha and I compared schedules. That's one of the few times I get to see her at school. "Here. Lemme see your schedule." I hand over the sheet of paper with my classes and Coal studies it for a moment. "We have the same lunch. Oh, and by the way, that would be now. Let's go, I'm starving!" Coal smiles and grabs my hand as he sprints to the cafeteria.
"Coal. Slow down." I say with a slight laugh. "My stomach already hurts." Coal keeps pace but looks back. His eyes immediately fall to my now revealed cheek. And people wonder why I don't run. He finally slows down and lets go of my hand. "Hey, that's a cool little design on your cheek. Did you make it yourself? Oh, I bet Link would hate it!" I quickly pull my hair back in my face and Coal shoves it behind my ear. "Stop it." I continue trying to cover up my face as Coal fights back. "Stop. Coal, I mean it." I harshen my tone as he continues to move my hair from my face. "STOP IT NOW!"
"Sorry. C-come on. Let's get to lunch," Coal says as we head down the last set of stairs that lead to the lunch room. "Look. I shouldn't have snapped at you. Th-that mark. It's just not something I'm proud of." I look up and see Ayesha waiting across the room. I walk to Ayesha and wave, Coal following my every step. "Hey. How's your first day going?" I say as I give my friend a half-hug and sit down next to her.
"Okay. What was up with hoody boy?"
"Who, Link? He's the hero."
"Are you sure?"
"One hundred percent."
"Wait, that means the triforce is..."
"In danger. Yes. That's why we need to prepare him. And I'm pretty sure the man who wants the triforce is here too." I look behind me and see Coal, who at this point, looked extremely confused. I forgot he was behind me. "What the hell are you talking about?" Great. Just great. How am I supposed to explain this? "Have you ever heard the term psychic?" Coal nods as I continue, "Well, they see the future. That's basically what I do, in my sleep." Coal just looks more confused. "You know about the triforce. Well there's an ancient prophecy of it." Coal nods, "Yeah. The chosen hero with the triforce will save the world. But what does that have to do with Link?" As if on que, Link walks behind us. "You say something?"
"Go away Link. This is none of your business."
"You were talking about me, that makes it my business."
"Like you said, we were talking about you. I was never talking to you. Besides, why would we up and tell you?" I say with an I'll-kill-you look in my eyes as he sits down on the other side of Ayesha. I can't tell him now. If he knows too soon it'll ruin everything. He might find out about the princess. "Fine. Don't tell me. But you won't sit in silence this entire lunch period." I just glare at him, as if to tell him, 'try me' and leave for the lunch line, Ayesha soon following.
She left me alone with him. I really hate this guy, but I have so many questions. Why did Kathy call him the hero? What does she know? And why does some ancient prophecy have anything to do with him? "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing. I thought I saw a donkey."
"I must have miss-heard you. Did you just call me an ass?"
"Yes. Do you have a problem with that?"
"No. I absolutely love it when people call me an ass."
"Good. I'm sure you'll hear it a lot."
"Just go away. Now."
"Nothing's keeping you here. If you want to be away from me so badly, why not leave?"
"I could tell you the same thing.
"Whatever."
"Ladies, ladies. Stop fighting, you're both pretty." I say as I sit back down with my lunch. Ayesha right behind me.
"Good thing you're back. Another moment and this monster might have done some harm."
"Shut up, Link. He isn't a monster." I can hear the anger trembling in my voice. What's his problem? Silence fills the table. The room was buzzing with noise, but it didn't change the tense, awkward silence around us. At least now I can eat without distraction.
DING-DING-DING. I hear the bell ring as I place my empty plate in the trash. "Coal can you grab my backpack?" I ask as he grabs my bag. "S-sure." I guess he didn't expect me to defend him. "Thanks. I'll see you tomorrow." I say with a forced smile. "Y-yeah. See you tomorrow."
"So, Ayesha, we have our next class together. Right?"
"Right. Okay, so about the prophecy..."
"Yeah. I'm still a bit fuzzy about it. I'm pretty sure Link is the hero."
"Only pretty sure now? What happened to one hundred percent?"
"I don't know. Something just changed."
"So, who else could it be?"
"I've checked out some of the other kids at the school. At least four of them look like Link. The weird thing is, they're all siblings. And even weirder, all of them are named after colors, except for one. His name is Shadow. I don't think it would be him. Ugh. This is all so confusing. I don't get it, at all. I was hoping the prophecy wouldn't happen in this life time. I hate it all!"
Ayesha wraps her arm around me in comfort. "It's going to be alright. We'll figure it out. We always do." Why doesn't it make sense? It all used to be so clear. Why does everyone in this school have to look the same? It's all so infuriating! "Okay. Let's just hurry before we miss our class." The rest of the day goes by in a blur as I try to figure everything out.
An: Okay, that wraps up chapter 1! The first day of school is over, or so it seems. I'd really like suggestions for added characters. I'm still two teachers short and the names aren't coming to me! Why must you be so cruel, brain!? What'll happen next? What's up with that weird teacher in first period? And what's Dark Link's problem!? Find out in the next chapter...maybe. Hope you like it! R&R