Chris
Breathe, just breathe, calm down. Calm down. Calm...breathe...you can do this Chris...
Just...focus.
And go.
I pulled out my sword and charged at the bokoblins surrounding the little girl.
"BACK OFF!" I screamed.
Their heads turned as I got closer, then lifted up their cleaver-like knives and screeched with a battle roar.
I felt my adrenaline flow out of control, I smiled and screamed with my own battle roar and before I knew it I had taken down two bokoblins, two more to go. When one got too close I did I high kick and stabbed the other one. I then proceeded to kill the last one. All it took was a quick swipe and it was done. I bent over and panted, I felt beads of sweat roll down the sides of my face, my heart-beat was quick and almost irregular, but I was still smirking. 'THAT WAS SO AWESOME!' I thought to myself. Then I remembered why I charged, I got up and walked over to the little girl, "You okay there?" I asked smiling. She looked happy to see me. "Yes I am!" she said optimistically. She was a little girl with Blonde hair and blue eyes. She almost looked like Zelda as a child. She looked to be maybe nine or ten. "What's you're name?" I asked. "You know who I am silly!" She giggled, her eyes sparkled, you could tell she was incredibly smart...was she...Zelda? Princess Zelda?! "You're Chrysanthemum! Don't worry, we'll see each other soon!" she smiled. "E-Excuse...me?" I stammered, dumb-founded. "Thanks," she started, "I know this won't be easy for you, but just...hang in there okay?" She said more seriously, now she sounded like she was twice her age. "W-Wait what do you mean?" I asked. I saw her open her mouth but I couldn't hear her words, soon everything whited out and turned black.
"Chris..."
"Chris..."
"CHRYSANTHEMUM"
"CHRYSANTHEMUM WAKE UP!"
"What?" I mumbled as I attempted to open my eyes. It seemed as if they were glued shut.
"Get up! It's ten o-clock!"
"OH!" I said as I stumbled out of bed.
Ashlee
I got ready for bed, depressed about the day I had. None of my friends were there, so I was seriously lonely. Mom was on edge as usual, and yelled at me for something I don't even remember doing. After that, I cried for about an hour, and wrote my feelings down in my journal. I then dug my Four Swords manga out from my bookshelf, and clutched it to my chest. These guys always cheered me up when I was down, even though they were just on a cover.
When I finished brushing my teeth, I climbed into my bed, tired from crying. Unfortunately, I could hear Mom and Dad arguing in the kitchen, even though they were trying to keep their voices down. It was all about work, which was what they always fought about, so I won't even bother with what they said. All I knew was that I hated when they argued. Then, they started talking about me.
"I'm worried about her. She keeps calling herself a loser, she hasn't invited anyone over in a long time, and always seems on edge," Mom said.
I froze, straining to hear more.
"I'm worried about her too. Should we put her in counseling? I think that's what we should do," Dad exclaimed.
No! Seriously? I have friends! I just don't invite them over because they're all guys!
"Also, she keeps playing those Zelda games, and reading that manga. I haven't seen her read a real book in a bit. Do you think that's partly the cause?" Mom asked Dad.
"I think so. Tomorrow, we'll tell her that we'll be taking her Zelda stuff away until she calms down," he replied.
That did it. I didn't want to hear anymore, so I buried my face in my pillow, and quietly sobbed my heart out. WHY do they blame The Legend of Zelda for everything I do? It's not fair! If I don't have Zelda, I'll go crazy! The Links and Zelda stuff are my only friends, albeit only being pixels and drawings...
I must've cried for a long time, because when I looked up from my pillow, it was 12:09, even though it was 11:30 earlier. I couldn't fall asleep, so I took out my 3DS from under my pillow, grabbed my headphones, turned on my 3DS after plugging them in, and listened to my playlist named 'Soothing Zelda Songs'. Luckily, that did the trick, and I was out cold after two songs.
When I opened my eyes again, I saw myself in a clearing in a lush, green forest with sunlight trickling through the leaves. The music box remix for Saria's Song was in the background, which probably meant I was listening to that.
"Wait a sec... if this is a dream, then WHY do I KNOW I'm dreaming?" I asked myself, my voice sounding echo-like.
"Who's there?" a girls voice rang out.
"Uh, hello? Who are you? Why am I dreaming of some random girl?" I yelled.
Then, someone stepped out from the trees, which nearly gave me a heart attack. It was the Happy Mask Salesman.
"Hello child," he said, smiling.
I took a deep breath to calm myself, and replied, "Um, hi. Look, I know this is just a dream, but WHY are you HERE?"
The salesman laughed, and exclaimed, "Oh, this is not a dream, young Ashlee. I mean, it is, but it is more of a way for me to contact you. You will be needed soon."
"Wait, WHAT?! HOW DO YOU KNOW MY NAME?! WHO THE HECK ARE YOU?! WHAT IS THIS?! I'M FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW!" I screamed my heart beating like an obnoxious drum.
"Do not worry, Ashlee. Everything will make sense. In you darkest hour, the ones you admire will come. Trust me," the Happy Mask Salesman told me.
I stumbled back, and started running, but I ran smack dab into someone taller than me, and I cried out in pain.
"OWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIEEEEEEEE!" I screeched, bending over.
"Are you okay? Who are you?" a man's voice asked.
When my face stopped hurting, I looked up to see a VERY familiar face.
"OH MY GOSH! NO WAY IS THIS HAPPENING!" I shrieked, walking backwards.
"Link? Who're you talking to?" four other people called out at the same time.
A girl and three guys, all older than me, ran into the clearing. I've never seen the girl before, but BOY have I seen the other three...
"OH MY GOSH IT'S YOU GUYS! I'M DREAMING OF THE FOUR SWORD LINKS! NO FREAKING WAY!" I screamed, too excited and shocked to jump up and down like I thought I would do if I ever met my biggest heroes. They all just stared at me as if I was a lunatic. I ignored them though I was still dancing with joy.
My eyes widened as I sat up immediately in my bed...
'HO-LY CRAP!' I smiled to myself. I just had dream inside one of my dreams! It started as a nightmare then an amazing dream...
wow...
wow...
WOW.
I smiled. I was happy, and I was going to cherish this moment. I should enjoy and remember every happy moment I've experienced.
Then the Happy Mask's salesman's words echoed in my head, "You will be needed soon." what did he mean? I was about to get up and go to the kitchen to get some water, then I realized it was still dark in my room. I looked at my clock and saw it was only one in the morning. Great...now how am I supposed to go back to sleep? All of a sudden I heard indistinct voices and footsteps. I quickly lied back down and shut my eyes. I heard my door open. "Come on, make sure you're quiet though, we don't want to wake her up."
What were they doing?
I heard my music shut off, I heard the quiet closing of my DS lid.
Oh no...
Oh please, please no!
"I'll go un-plug the Wii-U." my dad said.
I felt a tear roll down my cheek, what am I going to do? I rely on these things on a daily basis to keep me moving. They're my inspiration...my fuel...they can't do this! they can't!
I had to turn my head more. I buried my face in my pillow and took a shaky breath...breathe...
I need to breathe...