Legend of Zelda
Return of the Twelve
Okay, this story is set just after TP. Link comes back to Ordon, but he's not alone. Who this mysterious figure and how do she and Link know each other? A/N: The scenes where Link is explaining what happened will be written like this. And why is this story called "Return of the Twelve?" You'll have to read to find out.
"Ilia! Ilia! Come out here quick!" shouted Rusl. Ilia ran out of her father's house and out the door. The whole village was near the signpost in the center of Ordon. Rusl was holding a letter in his hands.
"What is it?" She asked breathless.
He looked up.
"It's a letter, from Link." He said. Her heart skipped a beat when she heard the name of the man she loved.
"Well? What does is it say?" She asked.
Rusl cleared his throat and read:
Dear friends,
I'm sorry that I have been gone for so long but save Hyrule isn't an easy task. I am pleased to announce that two weeks from when you receive this letter, I will be home.
There were sighs of relief from the adults and high-fives from the kids.
"It's not done yet." Said Rusl. He read some more:
But, I will not be returning alone. I have made many friends along my travels, but one of them has stood out. They have saved my life countless times. I have told them about my home and they have asked if they could one day see it. They are from the country to the east of Hyrule, past The Great Gerudo desert. They come from a land called Malitom, a country larger and more powerful than us. They are also more advanced in technology than us. I'm sure that they would love to explain it all to you. They are also one of the best swords masters I have ever known. I lose countless times in sparring. I cannot wait to see you all again.
~Link
Rusl looked up. "And that's it." He said.
"I wonder who is mysterious friend is?" wondered Sera. "He didn't tell us if they were male or female."
"I bet it's a man! No woman could defeat Link in sparring!" crowed Talo.
"Mmm! I bet he's as handsome as Link!" Said Beth.
"Maybe he bought some of my items..." muttered Malo.
Colin was quiet.
"Hey! Who do you think Link's mysterious friend is!?" asked Talo.
Colin thought about it. "I wouldn't care if it was a man or a woman. Link seemed to praise this person and that's good enough for me." Said Colin quietly.
Ilia didn't care. Link was coming home! Mayor Bo smiled at their arguing.
"It's got to be a man! It has to be!"
"They might be a man or they might be a woman."
"Five rupees it's a man!"
"I don't like betting..."
"Come on! Or are you a cucco!"
"Fine! Five rupees it's a woman!"
"Deal!"
Talo and Colin shook hands.
"Alright, one blue rupee or five green from each of you." Said Mayor Bo. Each handed him a blue gem. He put them in his pocket. "Winner takes all. Understand?"
They both nodded.
"Good. You'll see these in two weeks." He said. He turned around and walked back into his house.
"Hey! Are you two coming!?" called Beth. They were standing near the platform behind the house with the waterwheel.
"We're coming!" They shouted. They ran towards Beth and Malo.
"Hey, whose turn is it fish?"
"I can't remember."
Ilia watched them go before walking to behind her house. She went up the ladder and sat on the rooftop. In the distance, a hawk circled above the treetops. A wind blew gently as she looked over the village. Her mind flashed back to when she met Link in Telma's bar after she had lost her memory.
The door swung open and a swordsman dressed in green came in. "Hmpf! A Zora? Not in my jurisdiction. I only treat humans. Even a Hylian is pushing it! No matter how human they look, they are still a race to be feared!" Grumbled someone. A strange goggle-eyed old man in a doctor's outfit ran into the swordsman.
"Terribly sorry. I did-" He stopped when he saw the swordsman's pointed ears.
"A Hylian. Out of my way boy!" he shoved the swordsman aside and stormed out.
"Please sir! We don't know what's-" by this time the door had slammed shut. The girl pleading lowered her hands. The swordsman regained his balance and looked at the door.
"How rude." He muttered. He looked at the pleading girl and gasped. She looked at him the turned around and walked back to the motionless form lying on a large crate. He took a step forward but stopped. She didn't have a glint of recognition in her eye when she looked at him. A woman came up and patted her shoulder.
"There there. Don't cry." she said. She looked at the small form. The girl held her face in her hands.
"I've heard about a shaman in Kakariko village who treats Zoras and Gorons." She said. The girl got up quickly.
"Really!? He may be able to help! If you don't mind going." She said. The woman smiled.
"No. Of course not. Its just to the south of us."
"Then we, soldiers of Hyrule would be happy to escort Telma and her guests." Said a voice. Telma and the girl turned around. Soldiers stood there.
"Am I right boys!?" the others rallied the cause.
Telma smiled. "That's great." she turned to the girl. "Ilia, now that we have the brave soldiers of Hyrule guarding us, we'll be able to make it safely through the two Hyrule Fields filled with dangerous monsters."
The soldiers slowly got quiet. Telma looked over. They were all gone except for one, pudgy soldier. He looked over and saw that his comrades were gone. The swordsman bit his lip to keep from laughing. That didn't stop a few snickers from coming out. The soldier ran as fast as his short, pudgy legs could carry him out the door.
"COWARDS!!! Don't ever come into my bar again!!" Roared Telma. She caught sight of the swordsman.
"Oh! Well well. Looks we'll have one lone swordsman to protect us. And a good looking one too." she added. The swordsman blushed slightly. He bowed low.
"It will be my honor to escort two lovely ladies such as yourselves." He said respectfully. He stood slowly back up.
"And one that has manners too!" she said. His gaze rested on Ilia. Telma saw this.
"Well what's your name, honey?"
The swordsman placed a hand on his hip. "Link." he said.
Telma smiled. "Link is it? Well Link, do you know of Kakariko village?" she asked.
He nodded. "I actually just came from there. Had to fix up a little bit of trouble with some Gorons," he said.
"Then you know the way?"
"Yes ma'am. I do." he said. "And I'll be happy to escort you there."
Telma smiled. "Then it's settled."
Ilia looked out at the village basked in twilight. 'So beautiful…' She thought.
Across Hyrule was a swordsman resting under a tree. Next to him was a sleeping figure under a blanket. He leaning against the tree, looking out at the sunset.
'I wonder if she can see this,' he thought.
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