Strange Destinies: What was going on while Essie ran off. Disclaimer: I
don't own a thing!!! My characters I do own, but I nothing else!!! P.S. to
the readers: There are new characters in this story, a Gerudo called Rini,
a fire apprentice, Sami, etc, ya just gonna haveta deal with it!
Scene: This part of "Strange Destiny" is taking place while Essie been a few hours into her adventure. To read the first two chapters of "Strange Destiny" go to Fanfiction.net and search for it, great story. This scene takes us to Gerudo Valley, inside the fortress, in Essie and Rini's room. Essie's bed is empty, as she ran away in the last chapter. Rini seems to be sound asleep, when suddenly she gets out of bed, and gets dressed.
Rini: *whispering to herself* okay, I know I'm supposed to go on an adventure with Naki... but I want to raid Hyrule Castle for the last time, alone.
(She slips on her Gerudo outfit and tiptoes to her closet.*she doesn't know Essie is gone, so she assumes she has to be quiet.* In the closet she pulls out a few items: Her sword and shield, bow and arrows, and last of all, a black expressionless mask, with its eyeholes made to look all black as well.)
*well, I can't trust anyone on a raiding trip, so, looks like I'll have to use this.*
(she thought as she pulled it on over her face, it smelled like old leather.)
*well, looks like you'll be wearing this mask for a while, better get used to it.*
(She puts on all her equipment and leaves a note telling Essie she's gone to rob Zelda and she'll be back in a few days hopefully, and sneaks out of the room. She walks down the hallway right past the guard, leisurely, as if she was taking her time, or just had to go to the bathroom.)
Guard: Hey! Where are you going at this time Rini? Shouldn't you be in bed? Rini lifts up her mask and smiles at the Gerudo guard.)
Rini: Sola, you're my friend, and I think you can keep a secret. I'm going to go rob Zelda. For the last time in my days as a Gerudo without a cause. Please don't tell Mom, I need to do this alone.
Sola: Ah, the joy of robbing a snobby rich princess... I guess I'll let you go, just this once, and I'll lift security for you on your way out. But be careful dear, Hyrule field is dangerous at night, and who knows who you'll meet.
Rini: thank you Sola. *gives the Gerudo a hug* take care, and tell Essie and Mom not to worry, I'll bring treasure back for them and the other Gerudo, this is no personal trip. And you were not the first one to see me, I don't want you to get in trouble.
(Rini waves goodbye to Sola, pulls on her mask, and trots onto the grounds. The guards worry at first, but Rini gives them each a note Sola wrote for passage to Hyrule field. Walking onto Hyrule Field, she drew her sword and kept it close, Sola was right, it would be dangerous, especially for a traveling thief. The moon was shining brightly, and Rini remembered the old saying:
'When the moon lets off its light, come upon an inevitable sleep, you will.'
*crap* she thinks, trying to ignore the moon.
*Gerudo are usually superstitious when it comes to old sayings.* she began to move faster, hoping the light would fade and she would be safe, since the 'safe hour' of Hyrule field was approaching, when stalchildren did not pop up randomly. She was almost at the top of the hill at the back of Lon- Lon Ranch when a strange sleepiness began to overtake her. *no... not now...*
The moon was still casting pale rays upon the field. Rini felt her sword fall out of her hand. It was getting foggy, now she could faintly hear her knees hit the top of the hill, and her mind begin to go in a hazy blur. She detects a small throb in her head, and smells grass. In a few seconds, she doesn't feel anything at all.)
(scene: the entrance to kokiri forest, adult Link mounts Epona and sighs.
*another adventure, another long week of preparing for the gamecube remake of Ocarina of Time...oh well, at least I'll have my part done by Friday. I don't see why I should have to do the temples again in natural time; I don't remember anything about them. *
He and Epona ride out at a slow speed, as Link is tired from beating phantom Ganon again. Link, was just thinking about having to listen to Zelda again when he noticed a figure, lying at the top of a nearby hill, with waist length curly hair and dressed as a Gerudo.
*huh?* he asks himself, *I don't remember this in Ocarina of Time...*
He dismounts Epona and quietly moves towards the sleeping Rini, who still is wearing her mask. He stops about two feet away from her, and looks around nervously, not knowing what to do. Link reaches out and shakes her gently. For a moment she doesn't move, and he speaks up.
Link: Er, excuse me, but uh, its not safe to fall asleep here...um, yeah.(he finishes lamely, as Rini shakes her head and sits up.)
Rini: ouch, that hurt...(rubs her head.) Thanks for waking me up, whoever you are. (looks up.) I'm Rini.
Link: How can you not know me? Everyone knows the Hero of Time! I'm Link, er, if its alright, whats up with the mask?
Rini: (points to mask.) this? oh, I can't let anyone see my face for the time being, I'm on a Gerudo mission, but I think I'll give up on it now, it wasn't that important anyway...but I can't go home either, I won't have anything to bring back.
Link: bring back? (laughs)Were you going to rob someone?
Rini: Well, I...Zelda has too much money, and I uh...yeah. I guess there's not much harm in telling you now, unless you're really in love with the princess as most of the others say. (She stares at him, as the mask hid her expression.)
Link: Why does everyone say that?! Rescuing Zelda is just a job! I have no interest in blonde, stuck up princesses!
Rini: good to hear, I never liked her much either. (she smiles under her mask, unaware that Link couldn't see her face.)
Link: Well, since you can't go back, why don't you come with me? I could use some company besides Navi.
Rini: I dunno, I mean, is uncle Ganon on another rampage?
Link: Uncle? Are you related to Ganondorf?! (draws sword defensively.) No wonder you'd wear a mask!
Rini: I'm not blood related to him! My mother is Nabooru, and she and Ganon have known each other for several years, so all throughout my childhood I got used to calling him 'Uncle' I'm not loyal to him though.
(She eyes Link's sword.)
Link: I believe you, but I'm not sure I can trust you...Prove to me that you aren't loyal to Ganondorf.
Rini: Fine. (puts the seal of the royal family on her top.) I swear by my life as a Gerudo, I am loyal to none other than the royal family. And to prove to you further, I will accompany you, Luke, or whatever your name is, on a journey to Defeat my uncle!
Link: well then, why are we standing around? Lets get going! Oh, wait, you don't have a horse. Lets go to the ranch then.
(Link groans and they set off towards the ranch to get Rini a horse. When they enter, Ingo is there, repeating over and over how privileged he is to work there, and Malon is with the horses, Rini and Link approach.)
Link: Hey Mal.
Malon: FAIRY BOY?! (Link winces at the name.) I'm so glad to see you again! Lets go out or something.
Link: er, Malon, not now please. Sorry, but I need another horse for my friend here. (gestures to Rini, who was killing cuccos and now running for her life.) Yeah, that's Rini. (Rini runs by, cuccos in hot pursuit.)
Rini: Hello! *gasps for air and is cornered by cuccos.* I need a horse please! If you don't mind! (tries to fight them off.)
Malon: (stares, then whispers to Link.) Link, you dropped me for a Gerudo skank in a mask?! probably to hide that ugly face...
Link: She's not a skank, the mask is for identity purposes! And I never loved you! (crosses arms defiantly.)
Malon: Oh Link, don't lie to me! I know you love me! Well... as for the horse, I guess I could lend her one, as long as you...
Link: I don't owe you a thing, you can take back the cow in my house if you want, just give me the horse!
Malon: okay okay, fine, take your pick. (she points to several horses in the corral as Rini runs by, cuccos flying everywhere.)
Link: Thank you. (Walks over to a black mare.) Hey Rini! What about good 'ol Gibson here?
Rini: (screams as a cucco rips her pantleg.) No good! I once had a crush on a guy called Gibson! AAAAAH!!! (by now cuccos have filled the track, and were pecking away at poor Rini, who was whacking them frantically with her sword.)
Link: (shakes head.) whoo boy... (approaches a white stallion.) Rini! Ya want Victoria? (Rini climbs onto the gate.)
Rini: too prissy! How about the one over there? The pinto bean horse thing? (falls off gate.) YAAAAH!!!!*WHUMP* OUCH Link: pinto bean thing? oook. hey Mal, she wants the "pinto bean"! HEY RINI! You alright? (Rini runs towards them)
Rini: AM I ALRIGHT?! I'M PEACHY! JUST PEACHY! YOOOOOW!AAAAAAAAH!!!(runs inside and locks the door.)
Malon: That is one nutty chick Link, where'd you dig her up? (harnesses the "pinto bean" and rides it back like a true cowgirl.)
Link: shut up Mal. (Rini pokes her head out of the door and then comes out, she takes the horses reins casually, as if the cucco incident never happened, and flips a few unruly curls behind her ears.)
Rini: Thank you Malon, I'll return the favor sometime. (mounts horse and rides off, Link grapples onto Epona and follows.)
Link: Hey! Wait up! Thanks Malon! I'll be back to visit soon!
(He waves and spurs Epona to catch up to Rini. Malon watches wistfully, the wind blowing her rich red hair back, her eyes soften. *Anything for you, heart of my heart...* and turns away to look after the horses, wishing by any possible chance that Link would someday be her knight in shining armor.
Link, meanwhile, has his thoughts far away, trying to catch the young Gerudo girl on horseback, who is laughing and doing Gladiator tricks with her horse, who seems to be almost as spirited as Epona. Epona was a bit annoyed at the moment, seeing a horse she had trouble catching had always been her pet peeve, and she showed it by thwacking Link hard with her mane whenever she could.)
Rini: What should I name him Link? (laughs.) Do you know what Malon called him? I could use a few pointers!
Link: No idea, I think he looks like an Indian horse, maybe something like, Spirit? (Rini makes a face.) Ok, um, Ash?
Rini: Nah, horse's names have to fit with their personality, this ones pretty wild, know anyone like that?
(Link's first thought is Ruto, he shudders and tries to push the thought out of his mind. His next reference is the Happy mask salesman....)
Rini: forget I asked, you must have a lot of weirdos in your life. Er, how about Haku? I dunno why, but it appeals to me.
Link: Haku... yes, it seems to fit him well, but its you I still worry about, you can't save the world dressed as a Gerudo.
Rini: Ah, well, got a better idea smarty? (she gives him a playful smile, though he can't see it. Link thinks for a moment.)
Link: We can go to Saria's, I'm sure she has an extra war tunic around somewhere, probably one your size, she fantasizes about growing up every once in a while, so she might have made one in case something happened. Should we go?
Rini: Sure, I need a fashion change anyway, parachute pants went out of style years ago! (They ride in the direction of Kokiri forest, short ride on horseback, long on foot, along the way, Rini told Link about the current Gerudos.)
Rini: Most are feminists you know, women who want to be treated as complete equals with men, on all grounds. We are all 'straight' and once a year a few of them go to the market to hunt down boyfriends, I've never done it, but they usually come back with the man's money instead of him, which is why only one male is born in 100 years, which is my theory. Uncle Ganon is an idiot and a jerk most of the time, sometimes he's alright as a friend of the family, but say the 'I' word...oh boy...
Link: (looks bewildered.) The I word? What's that? (Rini giggles girlishly.) What?
Rini: What is the name of princess Zelda's bodyguard? Anyone you know? (she breaks into a fit of giggles as Link tries to stomach what she is trying to tell him, when he figures it out, he nearly bursts with laughter, and blurts out: IMPA?!?! Rini nods and nearly falls off Haku, while Link is shaking terribly, trying to hold in another laugh attack.)
Link: Ganondorf? and IMPA?! WAHAHAHAHAHA!!! But, I mean, we're talking about the same Ganondorf right? He can't possibly be in love, can he? I mean, he's evil! (Rini laughs all the harder, remembering days of Ganondorf talking of Impa.)
*cue Rini flashback*
Ganondorf: (sigh.) Nabooru, I've just met the love of my life... She's so beautiful...
Nabooru: Who? What have you done now Ganondork?
Ganondorf: I've fallen into the deepest pit, the lake of her eyes! She's Impa! So beautiful, so radiant!
Nabooru: Man, what have you been smoking?!
*end of flashback*
Rini: *I don't even want to remember some of the other things he used to say about her...* Well Link, you never know when it'll hit. Ain't love grand?
Scene: This part of "Strange Destiny" is taking place while Essie been a few hours into her adventure. To read the first two chapters of "Strange Destiny" go to Fanfiction.net and search for it, great story. This scene takes us to Gerudo Valley, inside the fortress, in Essie and Rini's room. Essie's bed is empty, as she ran away in the last chapter. Rini seems to be sound asleep, when suddenly she gets out of bed, and gets dressed.
Rini: *whispering to herself* okay, I know I'm supposed to go on an adventure with Naki... but I want to raid Hyrule Castle for the last time, alone.
(She slips on her Gerudo outfit and tiptoes to her closet.*she doesn't know Essie is gone, so she assumes she has to be quiet.* In the closet she pulls out a few items: Her sword and shield, bow and arrows, and last of all, a black expressionless mask, with its eyeholes made to look all black as well.)
*well, I can't trust anyone on a raiding trip, so, looks like I'll have to use this.*
(she thought as she pulled it on over her face, it smelled like old leather.)
*well, looks like you'll be wearing this mask for a while, better get used to it.*
(She puts on all her equipment and leaves a note telling Essie she's gone to rob Zelda and she'll be back in a few days hopefully, and sneaks out of the room. She walks down the hallway right past the guard, leisurely, as if she was taking her time, or just had to go to the bathroom.)
Guard: Hey! Where are you going at this time Rini? Shouldn't you be in bed? Rini lifts up her mask and smiles at the Gerudo guard.)
Rini: Sola, you're my friend, and I think you can keep a secret. I'm going to go rob Zelda. For the last time in my days as a Gerudo without a cause. Please don't tell Mom, I need to do this alone.
Sola: Ah, the joy of robbing a snobby rich princess... I guess I'll let you go, just this once, and I'll lift security for you on your way out. But be careful dear, Hyrule field is dangerous at night, and who knows who you'll meet.
Rini: thank you Sola. *gives the Gerudo a hug* take care, and tell Essie and Mom not to worry, I'll bring treasure back for them and the other Gerudo, this is no personal trip. And you were not the first one to see me, I don't want you to get in trouble.
(Rini waves goodbye to Sola, pulls on her mask, and trots onto the grounds. The guards worry at first, but Rini gives them each a note Sola wrote for passage to Hyrule field. Walking onto Hyrule Field, she drew her sword and kept it close, Sola was right, it would be dangerous, especially for a traveling thief. The moon was shining brightly, and Rini remembered the old saying:
'When the moon lets off its light, come upon an inevitable sleep, you will.'
*crap* she thinks, trying to ignore the moon.
*Gerudo are usually superstitious when it comes to old sayings.* she began to move faster, hoping the light would fade and she would be safe, since the 'safe hour' of Hyrule field was approaching, when stalchildren did not pop up randomly. She was almost at the top of the hill at the back of Lon- Lon Ranch when a strange sleepiness began to overtake her. *no... not now...*
The moon was still casting pale rays upon the field. Rini felt her sword fall out of her hand. It was getting foggy, now she could faintly hear her knees hit the top of the hill, and her mind begin to go in a hazy blur. She detects a small throb in her head, and smells grass. In a few seconds, she doesn't feel anything at all.)
(scene: the entrance to kokiri forest, adult Link mounts Epona and sighs.
*another adventure, another long week of preparing for the gamecube remake of Ocarina of Time...oh well, at least I'll have my part done by Friday. I don't see why I should have to do the temples again in natural time; I don't remember anything about them. *
He and Epona ride out at a slow speed, as Link is tired from beating phantom Ganon again. Link, was just thinking about having to listen to Zelda again when he noticed a figure, lying at the top of a nearby hill, with waist length curly hair and dressed as a Gerudo.
*huh?* he asks himself, *I don't remember this in Ocarina of Time...*
He dismounts Epona and quietly moves towards the sleeping Rini, who still is wearing her mask. He stops about two feet away from her, and looks around nervously, not knowing what to do. Link reaches out and shakes her gently. For a moment she doesn't move, and he speaks up.
Link: Er, excuse me, but uh, its not safe to fall asleep here...um, yeah.(he finishes lamely, as Rini shakes her head and sits up.)
Rini: ouch, that hurt...(rubs her head.) Thanks for waking me up, whoever you are. (looks up.) I'm Rini.
Link: How can you not know me? Everyone knows the Hero of Time! I'm Link, er, if its alright, whats up with the mask?
Rini: (points to mask.) this? oh, I can't let anyone see my face for the time being, I'm on a Gerudo mission, but I think I'll give up on it now, it wasn't that important anyway...but I can't go home either, I won't have anything to bring back.
Link: bring back? (laughs)Were you going to rob someone?
Rini: Well, I...Zelda has too much money, and I uh...yeah. I guess there's not much harm in telling you now, unless you're really in love with the princess as most of the others say. (She stares at him, as the mask hid her expression.)
Link: Why does everyone say that?! Rescuing Zelda is just a job! I have no interest in blonde, stuck up princesses!
Rini: good to hear, I never liked her much either. (she smiles under her mask, unaware that Link couldn't see her face.)
Link: Well, since you can't go back, why don't you come with me? I could use some company besides Navi.
Rini: I dunno, I mean, is uncle Ganon on another rampage?
Link: Uncle? Are you related to Ganondorf?! (draws sword defensively.) No wonder you'd wear a mask!
Rini: I'm not blood related to him! My mother is Nabooru, and she and Ganon have known each other for several years, so all throughout my childhood I got used to calling him 'Uncle' I'm not loyal to him though.
(She eyes Link's sword.)
Link: I believe you, but I'm not sure I can trust you...Prove to me that you aren't loyal to Ganondorf.
Rini: Fine. (puts the seal of the royal family on her top.) I swear by my life as a Gerudo, I am loyal to none other than the royal family. And to prove to you further, I will accompany you, Luke, or whatever your name is, on a journey to Defeat my uncle!
Link: well then, why are we standing around? Lets get going! Oh, wait, you don't have a horse. Lets go to the ranch then.
(Link groans and they set off towards the ranch to get Rini a horse. When they enter, Ingo is there, repeating over and over how privileged he is to work there, and Malon is with the horses, Rini and Link approach.)
Link: Hey Mal.
Malon: FAIRY BOY?! (Link winces at the name.) I'm so glad to see you again! Lets go out or something.
Link: er, Malon, not now please. Sorry, but I need another horse for my friend here. (gestures to Rini, who was killing cuccos and now running for her life.) Yeah, that's Rini. (Rini runs by, cuccos in hot pursuit.)
Rini: Hello! *gasps for air and is cornered by cuccos.* I need a horse please! If you don't mind! (tries to fight them off.)
Malon: (stares, then whispers to Link.) Link, you dropped me for a Gerudo skank in a mask?! probably to hide that ugly face...
Link: She's not a skank, the mask is for identity purposes! And I never loved you! (crosses arms defiantly.)
Malon: Oh Link, don't lie to me! I know you love me! Well... as for the horse, I guess I could lend her one, as long as you...
Link: I don't owe you a thing, you can take back the cow in my house if you want, just give me the horse!
Malon: okay okay, fine, take your pick. (she points to several horses in the corral as Rini runs by, cuccos flying everywhere.)
Link: Thank you. (Walks over to a black mare.) Hey Rini! What about good 'ol Gibson here?
Rini: (screams as a cucco rips her pantleg.) No good! I once had a crush on a guy called Gibson! AAAAAH!!! (by now cuccos have filled the track, and were pecking away at poor Rini, who was whacking them frantically with her sword.)
Link: (shakes head.) whoo boy... (approaches a white stallion.) Rini! Ya want Victoria? (Rini climbs onto the gate.)
Rini: too prissy! How about the one over there? The pinto bean horse thing? (falls off gate.) YAAAAH!!!!*WHUMP* OUCH Link: pinto bean thing? oook. hey Mal, she wants the "pinto bean"! HEY RINI! You alright? (Rini runs towards them)
Rini: AM I ALRIGHT?! I'M PEACHY! JUST PEACHY! YOOOOOW!AAAAAAAAH!!!(runs inside and locks the door.)
Malon: That is one nutty chick Link, where'd you dig her up? (harnesses the "pinto bean" and rides it back like a true cowgirl.)
Link: shut up Mal. (Rini pokes her head out of the door and then comes out, she takes the horses reins casually, as if the cucco incident never happened, and flips a few unruly curls behind her ears.)
Rini: Thank you Malon, I'll return the favor sometime. (mounts horse and rides off, Link grapples onto Epona and follows.)
Link: Hey! Wait up! Thanks Malon! I'll be back to visit soon!
(He waves and spurs Epona to catch up to Rini. Malon watches wistfully, the wind blowing her rich red hair back, her eyes soften. *Anything for you, heart of my heart...* and turns away to look after the horses, wishing by any possible chance that Link would someday be her knight in shining armor.
Link, meanwhile, has his thoughts far away, trying to catch the young Gerudo girl on horseback, who is laughing and doing Gladiator tricks with her horse, who seems to be almost as spirited as Epona. Epona was a bit annoyed at the moment, seeing a horse she had trouble catching had always been her pet peeve, and she showed it by thwacking Link hard with her mane whenever she could.)
Rini: What should I name him Link? (laughs.) Do you know what Malon called him? I could use a few pointers!
Link: No idea, I think he looks like an Indian horse, maybe something like, Spirit? (Rini makes a face.) Ok, um, Ash?
Rini: Nah, horse's names have to fit with their personality, this ones pretty wild, know anyone like that?
(Link's first thought is Ruto, he shudders and tries to push the thought out of his mind. His next reference is the Happy mask salesman....)
Rini: forget I asked, you must have a lot of weirdos in your life. Er, how about Haku? I dunno why, but it appeals to me.
Link: Haku... yes, it seems to fit him well, but its you I still worry about, you can't save the world dressed as a Gerudo.
Rini: Ah, well, got a better idea smarty? (she gives him a playful smile, though he can't see it. Link thinks for a moment.)
Link: We can go to Saria's, I'm sure she has an extra war tunic around somewhere, probably one your size, she fantasizes about growing up every once in a while, so she might have made one in case something happened. Should we go?
Rini: Sure, I need a fashion change anyway, parachute pants went out of style years ago! (They ride in the direction of Kokiri forest, short ride on horseback, long on foot, along the way, Rini told Link about the current Gerudos.)
Rini: Most are feminists you know, women who want to be treated as complete equals with men, on all grounds. We are all 'straight' and once a year a few of them go to the market to hunt down boyfriends, I've never done it, but they usually come back with the man's money instead of him, which is why only one male is born in 100 years, which is my theory. Uncle Ganon is an idiot and a jerk most of the time, sometimes he's alright as a friend of the family, but say the 'I' word...oh boy...
Link: (looks bewildered.) The I word? What's that? (Rini giggles girlishly.) What?
Rini: What is the name of princess Zelda's bodyguard? Anyone you know? (she breaks into a fit of giggles as Link tries to stomach what she is trying to tell him, when he figures it out, he nearly bursts with laughter, and blurts out: IMPA?!?! Rini nods and nearly falls off Haku, while Link is shaking terribly, trying to hold in another laugh attack.)
Link: Ganondorf? and IMPA?! WAHAHAHAHAHA!!! But, I mean, we're talking about the same Ganondorf right? He can't possibly be in love, can he? I mean, he's evil! (Rini laughs all the harder, remembering days of Ganondorf talking of Impa.)
*cue Rini flashback*
Ganondorf: (sigh.) Nabooru, I've just met the love of my life... She's so beautiful...
Nabooru: Who? What have you done now Ganondork?
Ganondorf: I've fallen into the deepest pit, the lake of her eyes! She's Impa! So beautiful, so radiant!
Nabooru: Man, what have you been smoking?!
*end of flashback*
Rini: *I don't even want to remember some of the other things he used to say about her...* Well Link, you never know when it'll hit. Ain't love grand?