Legacy of the Hero
Part V: Twilight Princess
Written by: Joseph Sockolof
DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Gandalf – White Wizard/ Jedi Master
Aragorn – King of Gondor/ Jedi Master
Link – Hero of Hyrule, Jedi Master
Vergere – Lost Jedi Knight
Zelda – Princess of Hyrule
Saria – Kokiri/Sage of the Forest
Ganondorf Dragmire – King of Darkness
Agahnim – Ganondorf's faithful minion / evil wizard
King of Red Lions – King of Hyrule
Ilia – villager
Colin – child from Ordona Village
Rauru – Sage of Light
Darunia – Sage of Fire / Goron
Midna – Mysterious Twilight Creature
Luke Skywalker – Jedi Grand Master
Mara Jade Skywalker – Jedi Master
Ben Skywalker – Jedi Knight
Anakin Skywalker – Jedi from Old Republic
Sauron – Dark Lord of Middle Earth
Saruman – Evil Wizard of Middle Earth
Emperor Palpatine/ Darth Sidious – Dark Lord of the Sith
Grand Admiral Thrawn – Chiss Master-mind
Joruus C'baouth – Jedi Clone
Jacen Solo – Jedi Knight
Zant – Self-Proclaimed King of the Twilight
Prologue:
In the long forgotten kingdom of Hyrule, Ganondorf has returned. He is even now staging an attack upon the castle. He has summoned his loyal minion, Agahnim, a wizard, to kidnap the young princess, Zelda. With the young hero, Link, gone victory is ensured. What he does not know is that Link is on his way to Hyrule even now, with the Lord and Jedi Master, Elessar and, the old wizard and Jedi Master, Gandalf. The three are legendary heroes and Jedi Masters of their time.
Meanwhile, Darth Sidious, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and Clone, Jedi Master Joruus C'baouth, are planning an invasion of Coruscant after all the Jedi are gone on their missions. Masters, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn are even now making their rounds as protectors of the Galactic Alliance.
Princess Leia is preparing for her quest to Middle Earth to meet with the Elves. She knows scarcely anything about these legendary beings so she is talking with Master Gandalf about them.
While filling in Leia about the elves, Gandalf is preparing for his journey to Hyrule. He senses he will be needed in that legendary realm more than anywhere else.
"Strange," he thinks to himself.
He finishes up and pats the young princess on the back.
"Calm yourself, young Jedi. Trust in the Force. Remember, the elves are peaceful creatures." He advised.
Link, the Hero of Hyrule, and Lord Elessar, are busily preparing for their long journey to Hyrule as well. While they pack, they discuss the various tactics Ganondorf might use against them. Link offers his advice since he has had many dealings with the old villain. He points out that Ganondorf has a weakness for power. Aragorn raised one eyebrow in intrigue.
"Hmm, we just might be able to use this weakness to our advantage." He murmured.
Link nodded in agreement. Once they were done packing they went off in search of Gandalf.
Jedi Grand Master, Luke Skywalker, was in his apartment with his wife, Mara Jade, and his son, Ben. He was as well preparing for his quest. He was in the middle of a heated discussion with young Ben.
"Ben, never misplace your lightsaber!" Luke was yelling in fury.
Ben just rolled his eyes. He had heard this a million times.
"Yeah I know, it is a Jedi Knight's greatest tool." He mimicked.
Luke was furious. Mara sadly shook her head in shame.
"Where did Jacen go wrong?" She was saying under her breath.
She turned her back to the two and began to pack her bags as well. Now, where was that old, black cloak of hers? She began to rummage through her trunk for it, when Luke continued his scolding of Ben.
"Just promise me that you won't lose it on your mission with Master Jacen!" Luke finally said in a stern tone.
"Oh, alright! I promise I won't lose it! Now, can I please go?" Ben asked in exasperation.
Luke rolled his eyes and chuckled.
"Go on! Get out of here!" he waved Ben off.
Ben dashed off without even saying goodbye to his mother, Mara. Mara was peeved. She clenched her fists in anger.
"He didn't even say goodbye to me! How dare him! Call him back this instant, Luke!" she demanded.
"Mara, dear, dear, Mara, when will you learn?" Luke chuckled heartily.
Mara looked at her husband in puzzlement.
"He's a teenager now! He doesn't want to be seen hugging his parents!" he explained.
Mara shrugged. She'd be seeing him soon anyways when they began their journey to the land of the Halflings. She continued her search for the missing cloak. After another half hour of a fruitless search, she sighed in immense exasperation. Luke appeared next to her side.
"What seems to be the matter, hon?" he asked as he put an arm around her.
Mara shrugged his arm off her shoulder.
"I can't find my old cloak that I wore as the Emperor's Hand!" she cried out in despair.
"Oh, that old thing? I had R2 throw that out after our wedding!" Luke replied.
Mara eyed him in horror. Now she was furious!
"You what?" she yelled in his face.
Luke slowly backed away.
"I had it thrown out. It was in tatters." He said confused.
Mara snarled.
"How dare you! That was my refugee disguise!" she barked.
Luke backed up even farther.
"Relax, dear! I had 3P0 pick you up a new one." He said as he pulled out a new great deep purple cloak out from the closet.
The cloak had a trim of black lace at the hem and had a great hood attached to the neck. When Luke moved it, the cloak changed color to blend in with its surroundings. Mara nearly cried out in shock as it seemed to disappear before her very eyes. She ran up to Luke and gave him a huge hug and pecked him on the cheek.
"Am I forgiven?" Luke chuckled.
Mara just kissed him on the lips. They were still kissing when Jacen and Ben walked in.
"Maybe we should leave," Jacen began to say as he noticed Luke and Mara kissing.
Luke and Mara stopped kissing when they heard him.
"Hey Jacen! We need to have a private talk before you leave." Luke said as he and Jacen walked into the study.
After Jacen walked in, Luke closed the door. He offered his nephew a seat. Jacen sat down.
"What is it Uncle Luke?" Jacen asked.
"It's about Ben. I'm worried about him. We both are." He said motioning to Mara to step in.
Mara walked in, leaving Ben in the kitchen.
Mara sat down beside Luke.
"Look, Jacen, Ben needs to learn not to lose his lightsaber." Mara began.
Jacen nodded his head causing his long hair to ruffle.
"He seems to not care about his lessons." Jacen replied as he scratched his scruffy beard.
Luke nodded in understanding. He had seen how his son had shown disinterest in the Jedi Code over the years. He was growing concerned now.
"I think, going on this mission will be good for him. I will continue to mentor him in the ways of the Force and at the same time drilling into him the importance of the Jedi Code." Jacen replied.
Mara nodded in agreement.
"I as well, will teach him respect for the code." She added.
Luke nodded in approval. He got up and led Jacen out and into the kitchen. Ben was at the table munching on a piece of candy.
"Ben! No candy before Lunch!" Mara ordered.
Ben dropped the candy in embarrassment.
"Sorry Mom." He mumbled.
Jacen rolled his eyes.
"Are you all set and packed, Ben?" he asked his Padawan.
Ben nodded. Jacen noticed with shock that Ben's lightsaber was nowhere to be seen.
"Ben, where's your lightsaber?" Jacen demanded.
"Here we go again!" Ben mumbled.
"Ben, how many times have I told you not to lose your lightsaber?" Jacen asked in exasperation.
Ben rolled his eyes.
"Seems like a trillion since this morning." He said in sarcasm.
Jacen gave him a stern look. Ben turned around and dashed for his room. He was back a minute later with his lightsaber in hand. Jacen asked for the lightsaber. Ben gave Jacen the lightsaber. Jacen gripped it in one hand gave Ben a strong rap on the head with it.
"It will be harder the next time you lose it." He told his Padawan.
Ben clipped his lightsaber to his utility belt and donned his light brown robe. He slung his bag over his shoulder and walked out the door. Jacen turned toward his Aunt and Uncle. Mara had just donned her great cloak and clipped her lightsaber to her belt as well.
"Goodbye, Luke." She said as she gave her husband a brief kiss.
"May the Force be with you." Luke said to the two departing Jedi.
"May the Force be with you as well." Jacen replied.
Luke gave his nephew a short hug.
"Take care of Ben." He said.
Jacen nodded. Mara led him to the hangar to her ship, the Jade Star. Ben and Jacen looked at Mara like she was crazy. Mara rolled her eyes and walked over to them. She put her hands on her hips and gave them a blank stare.
"Aunt Mara, we can't travel to Middle Earth in that thing!" Jacen said in shock.
Mara nodded for him to go on, still not understanding where her nephew was going with this.
"Just picture it in your head for a second, Aunt Mara. You're a non-technological being living in the Shire, when all of a sudden a monstrous ship lands nearby. What would you think?" Jacen continued.
Mara finally got it. She formed a giant "O" with her lips as she realized what she was about to do. She smacked her head in stupidity. Mara led them out of the temple to meet with the rest of the departing Jedi. Jacen and Ben followed her out the door while trying not to laugh. Mara rolled her eyes yet again. When they reached the Great outdoor Throne Room, where Luke and the rest of the Jedi were waiting, Mara walked over to Luke.
"Mara, how nice of you to join us!" Luke said with a smile.
Mara smiled in return.
"There was a slight problem with my ship." She replied in a hushed tone.
"Whatever you say, dear." Luke replied with a smile.
Mara rolled her eyes. Jacen and Ben joined the ranks of the other Jedi.
"Fellow Jedi Masters, and Knights, we are gathered here today for one purpose. That purpose is to warn you of the coming perils of war. Be on your guard. There's no knowing who or what you might run into. Do not run needlessly into battle, for there could just as easily be a simple diplomatic solution! On the other hand, don't flee from inevitable battles like a fool! Those of you going to places like Middle Earth and Hyrule; I will now issue you a most crucial warning! A warning, that if you don't heed it; you will fail most miserably in your mission! The warning is this: hide your identity and technology well. There is no knowing what the enemy could do with our technology!" Luke finished with a stern look at the Jedi.
The Jedi bowed to Luke and stood, once more at attention. Luke took a breath and made his closing statements.
"May the Force be with you all on your various missions and quests. If you fail, we all fail and the Jedi shall be no more!" he gravely concluded.
All the Jedi bowed again, and said their farewells to friends and family. Luke gathered the company to him for one last council.
"Friends and compatriots, the company is breaking for now. Complete your quests and, just maybe, we all be reunited once again. Go, with the Force!" he said with a tear in his eye.
"The Force will be with us, brother." Leia said as she gave him a warm hug.
Luke smiled in delight. Together he and Leia would be strong in the Force. He went over to Mara and Ben and said his farewells.
"Mara, the Force shall be with you." He said as he gave her a kiss.
He then went over to Ben.
"Ben, my son, you were named after Old Ben Kenobi. Fulfill your legacy!" he said as a tear rolled down his cheek.
Ben turned around in embarrassment. His father could be so emotional sometimes. Luke went over to his nephew, Jacen.
"Jacen, your grandfather was Darth Vader for a time. Don't follow in his footsteps. Remain in the light! The Force shall guide you on your quest. Serve it well!" Luke said in all seriousness.
Jacen nodded as he hugged his uncle. Luke then led the three to the newly built horse stables. Mara found a pure black horse and mounted. Jacen found a light brown horse and mounted it, Ben jumped on behind him. Mara slowly rode out with Jacen with Ben behind her. Luke waved in farewell. The Jedi were now all spread across different worlds. It was time for him, the Jedi Grand Master, to begin his. He joined Leia, Jaina Solo, Mace Windu, and Yoda shortly afterwards.
"Begun the End has." Yoda pronounced as he struck the floor with his grimer stick.
Chapter 1
Return to Hyrule
Link, Aragorn, and Gandalf walked into the stables. Gandalf strode up to his great white horse, Shadowfax and rubbed the horse's mane.
"Show us the meaning of haste, my old friend." He said.
Shadowfax bowed his head as if in understanding. Link strode up to his loyal steed, Epona. The horse neighed in excitement.
"Hello Epona." Link said with a smile.
He hooked his various bags unto the saddle. He patted Epona on the back before hopping on. Aragorn slowly walked up to his horse, Brego. He spoke to the horse in a soothing voice while chanting in the elven tongue. Brego neighed in contentment. Aragorn quickly hooked his two bags unto the saddle before he hopped on. Gandalf was feeding Shadowfax one last lump of sugar before he as well mounted. He hooked his staff just below the saddle for easy access.
"Remember, Link, look for diplomatic solutions not battles!" Gandalf reminded the Hero of Hyrule rather harshly.
Link rolled his eyes and gave Aragorn a sly look. Aragorn chuckled while Gandalf looked rather peeved.
"On to Hyrule!" he yelled as he sped off into the mist.
Link was not one to lag behind everyone else so he chased after the white blur of Shadowfax. Aragorn just galloped peacefully behind them. Link soon caught up with the wizard and managed to get miles ahead of him. Gandalf just laughed.
"What a fool! He'll soon wear himself out and call for a break!" he commented to Aragorn.
Aragorn let out a heartfelt chuckle.
"Reminds me of young Peregrin Took." The king commented.
That sent Gandalf into distant memories of the Adventures of the Fellowship back in the Third Age. He slowed his pace so he could have a moment to himself. How had it come to this? How had it come to him leaving Valinor and returning to Middle Earth? Young Frodo Baggins was the answer. Why had he trusted the foolish Halfling anyway? The wizard stroked his long white beard in contemplation. The wizard was glad that the Hobbit had been locked up in a high security cell in the Jedi Temple. Aragorn soon turned his horse and rode back to the old wizard.
"What ever is on your mind these days, Mithrandir?" he asked his old friend.
Gandalf looked up and found he had been too deep in his thoughts and had strayed off the path.
"Aragorn, my dear friend, I was just thinking about how foolish I was to trust Frodo with the Ring! I was a fool! Just like Pippin!" the wizard lamented.
Aragorn shook his head, sending his long black hair in every direction.
"No, Mithrandir, you are not the fool! Frodo is the fool! He should have never have let the Ring twist his mind like that! But, that is the past; we must concern ourselves with matters of the present and future. Now, come we're lagging behind young Link!" Aragorn said to his old friend.
Gandalf smiled and encouraged Shadowfax to show the young Hylian the meaning of haste. He soon sped past the Hero of Hyrule and was hundreds of miles ahead of him in a matter of seconds. Aragorn was soon at Link's side giving the Hylian a smile.
"You'll never manage to catch up with him now. Trust me." He said with a chuckle.
Link shrugged his shoulders in defeat. He was getting tired anyway. He slowed Epona to a trot and Aragorn slowed down as well. The two heroes trotted along at a leisurely pace for several hours. It was then that Link's stomach began to growl and his eyelids began to get heavy. He let out a long, slow yawn. Afterwards, he blinked at Aragorn stupidly.
"Where are we and what is the hour?" he asked after a moment.
Aragorn let out a long heartfelt chuckle.
"We are nearing the portal between this world and ours. The hour is not yet dusk." Aragorn replied.
"Where is the White Wizard?" Link asked,
"He is near the forest of the Kokiri, I think." Aragorn ventured a guess.
Link moaned in exasperation.
"Why does he have to go so darned fast!" he yelled in madness.
Aragorn rolled his eyes and pulled both their horses to a stop by a nearby grove.
"Come on young Hero of Hyrule, let's rest for a bit." He said as he helped Link off Epona.
"I don't want to fight Ganon today Grandma, I want to stay home and make bombs with you!" he mumbled, already half asleep.
Aragorn laughed out loud. He put Link gently down at a base of a nearby tree. He went over to Epona and grabbed Link's blanket and pillow. He propped Link up with the pillow and covered him with a blanket. He went off in search of food after he had done that.
Link woke up with a start hours later smelling hot food. It smelled so good!
"What's on the menu today, Aragorn?" he asked as he eyed the food.
Aragorn pushed him away from the food and dished the Hylian out some eggs and a slab of hot meat.
"Eggs and venison, my specialty!" Aragorn answered.
Link made a disgusted face.
"Where's the Lembas and mutton?" he asked looking around.
Aragorn rolled his eyes in annoyance. He shoved the plate toward Link.
"Just eat your breakfast already!" he demanded.
Link complied while rolling his eyes. All of a sudden Gandalf rode up on Shadowfax. He came to a sudden halt in front of Epona. He energetically leapt into the air and landed on the ground a second later.
"Show off!" Link teased.
Gandalf gave Link a stern stare.
"Finish up you two! We must reach Hyrule before noon!" he said urgently.
Link and Aragorn quickly gulped down their breakfast and turned back to the wizard.
"It's happening already?" Link asked in shock.
"No, not yet. It is about to though. Ganon has spread his forces over the whole land and it is spreading with each moment we delay! His faithful servant, Agahnim, is spreading lies and deceit to the royal family even now!" Gandalf explained.
Link rolled his eyes. Not again! He had seen this happen before! Several years ago, Agahnim had corrupted the Royal Guard into doing his will. He hurriedly rolled up his blanket, attached it to Epona's saddle with his pillow, and jumped on.
"Come on you two! We have no time to waste! We have precious time! Agahnim is about to capture Zelda and imprison her in a crystal!" Link exclaimed.
Gandalf and Aragorn both jumped on their horses within seconds.
"Show us the meaning of haste, Shadowfax!" Gandalf declared as he kicked his horse into action.
He led the way and Aragorn and Link soon gained speed and were alongside the wizard in seconds. Gandalf had known that danger was close, but he hadn't expected it to be this close! He gained speed by the seconds, pressing Shadowfax to ride with all speed. Aragorn and Link pressed on as well. It was nearing noon when they reached the portal to the legendary land of Hyrule. The three heroes rode through without stopping. When they had all passed through, Link told them that they were nearing a small, rural village called Ordona. He explained to the two that this was the village where he grew up. Link led the way past the village and the heroes rode on. As they passed a small farm, Link thought he could hear someone playing an ocarina. He stopped Epona for a second. Both Aragorn and Gandalf stopped as well. Aragorn was about to ask what was the matter, when Link stopped him with a hand. It was an ocarina all right! It sounded just like the Song of Storms!
"Ride with all speed! There's a storm coming!" Link cried out in alarm.
Aragorn and Gandalf both looked at him like he was a mad man.
"What are you talking about, Link? There is not a cloud in the sky!" Aragorn was saying as all of a sudden dozens of dark clouds appeared out of nowhere. Then came the rain, the thunder, and the lightning.
"Ride with haste!" Gandalf said as he kicked Shadowfax into motion.
Aragorn and Link were right behind him. Link soon passed the wizard and was leading the way once again. He led them to Kokiri Forest.
"We should take cover here until the storm passes." Aragorn advised.
The three heroes were soaked now. Link shook his head so violently that he sent water spraying everywhere.
"No, we must press on! This storm will continue for who knows how long! It is of Agahnim's doing! He is trying to prevent us from reaching the castle!" Link told them.
Gandalf nodded in understanding. He thought of his journey with the fellowship over the mountains of Caradhras. The fellowship had to turn back due to a ferocious snow storm. So the three rode with all speed on into the freezing rain. Link led them past Lon Lon Ranch without a glance. They soon made it to a wide river. The nearest bridge was thousands of leagues away. Link rode towards it with haste with the two following behind him, still getting drenched. They rode for what seemed like eternity. Much later, they finally reached the bridge. Aragorn thought he could see a castle with many towers as the lightning lit up the sky. Link sped over the bridge leading the two towards the heart of the storm. The rain poured down even harder, while the lightning and thunder increased in fury. Clearly, someone was expecting them.