Lana sat in her private chambers and watched over the triforce. Not long ago she had fought alongside Princess Zelda herself and the Hero of Time, Link, and others from different eras in time to stop Cia, a dark sorceress who held the Triforce of Power. Cia was the dark side of Lana and was now banished from the world for her foolish ways of trying to use Ganandorf to her advantage. Now she sat and watched over the golden treasure, making sure nothing of evil was able to touch it. As evening approached Lana grew weary and knew it was time to rest. Moving to stand a piercing pain shot through her heart, causing her to scream from the sheer pain. Falling to her knees she gasped for breath. Clenching her fist against her chest she looked up as black mist swirled in front of her taking shape. Dressed in black, very familiar purple red eyes looked at her.
" No. It can't be…. Cia" Lana whispered.
Cia laughed summoning her staff in her hand, blasting Lana back through the wall of her chambers. Giving a satisfied smile she turned to the triforce. Reaching out the triforce of power came to her instantly. As she reached for the final two pieces, she was hit from behind with a thunder spell. Growling she turned and faced her other half.
Lana held her magic tome in her hand and glanced at the remaining two pieces. Quickly she cast them away, sending them too the only ones who could use its power.
" How are you back?" Lana demanded an answer.
Cia gave a laugh and stood straight and moved her hand over her dress. " You may have defeated me once, but there is always apart of you that loves the hero. And I will not give up till he is mine. I will gain what I want. This time you will not stop me."
Raising her staff up she gave a mighty swing of her staff and dropped a dark energy cage around Lana.
Lana groaned in annoyance, casting a spell to break free. Only it didn't work. Cast spell after spell to break free, Lana finally stopped to catch her breath. Nothing was working! How was it possible? Fear hit her then as she saw the Triforce was missing. No!
" Poor little, Lana. I am stronger now, you will never defeat me. Not this time." With those words she was gone.
Lana sank to the floor. Her worst nightmare had just happened right in front of her eyes. What was she going to do? What could she do? Searching her mind her ideas she could only think of one. And that was if her magic would reach outside of the cage that trapped her. There was one thing she could try, but it was a long shot. Only she had to wait till night fall for this to work. Looking to her window she saw the sun was setting, in a few hours she could try. Only then she could she try and reach her.
In Hyrule Castle….
Steal of blades clashed against one another. Shields blocked and protected. Link, Caption of the Royal guard watched over as General Impa trained the soldiers. Holding his arms behind his back he watched proudly at his fellow men, knowing they trained hard day and night to protect their country and their princess and King. Presently, only princess Zelda was at the castle, her father was away attending to a royal affair in another kingdom.
Impa approached Link, giving a swift bow of her head. " They are training well and hard. I believe the princess and yourself will be pleased with them."
" I am from what I see. You have trained them well, General." Link gave a respectful tone to Impa. Impa was not just any general, she was also the personal guard to Zelda herself. They had a powerful bond of friendship and honor that nothing could never be broken. Link was thankful they had a friendship such as that, as he valued not only the military relationship they shared, but through Zelda herself, a friend that was pure as the light from the golden sun.
Link stood and gave a bow to Impa in respect. " I will leave this too you. I am to check in with the princess."
" Of course, Captain." Impa returned to the troops as Link went on his way down the long stone path to the inside of the castle.
Zelda sat in her throne and felt a sudden rush of wind. Her weary body sank back as she saw nothing was around. The setting sun gave off a strong orange-pink glow into the royal chambers. Closing her eyes for a moment, she wanted to block out the long boring day. Link was due any moment, and she wished to feel awake. He was not only the Hero of Hyrule, but he was also her true love. He was meant for her and she was him.
Only she had never confessed her true feelings for the hero. But today, that was exactly what she was going to do. But first, just a moment's rest.
Thunder clashed. Lightning flashed black. Zelda stood in a dark room with stars being the only dim light through a small window.
" Princess Zelda!"
Zelda turned quickly and gasped in shock. " Lana?"
" Thank goodness. I worried this spell wouldn't reach you at all. I'm sorry to bring you her in a dream state but we have a very serious situation. Link is in terrible danger."
" What? What are you talking about? And why but the blessed Goddess' are you trapped in a cage?"
" Cia has returned and trapped in with in this. It will break down after time but nothing can remove it till it expires its time limit."
Zelda stood in shock from her words and reached out her hand and summoned energy to try and pierce the lock on the cage. The energy was blasted back, cutting her across her cheek. Droplets of blood fell on her skin.
Damn it.
" I told you. It must reach its time limit then I will be free and I can then join you. Cia is after Link to keep him for her own. You must keep him safe."
" Of course I will. But I don't understand how-" dizziness came over her. Her eyes growing heavy. Lana was calling out to her but her words were not heard.
Zelda woke to find Link kneeling next to her throne. His hand on hers gripping tightly. His eyes wide with concern. The softness of his hand always made her melt. Neither of them have ever said it out loud by they know their love for one another was there. Which was why the threat to him was very serious.
Dream or no dream.
" Are you feeling alright? It isn't like you to fall asleep her."
" Oh, yes. I am fine just a bit tired. Has anything new developed?"
Link shook his head. " A beautiful day. Soldiers are training at top performance. I came to check in with you. Are you sure you are alright?"
Knowing that if she told him about Lana, Link would take more protection for her then himself, she decided to discuss this with Impa. Leaning forward she gave him a tender kiss upon the lips. She knew being so open with their relationship was something new for them both, but she enjoyed it.
" I'll take that as a yes." Link murmured against her lips.
A knock came at the door, Link stood immediately next to Zelda. His face a little red.
" Enter." Zelda called with a smile on her face while glancing at Link.
" Your highness, Princess Ruo of the Zora's is requesting a moment with you."
Zelda and Link gasped. Ruto seldom left her place in Zora's Domain. Zelda nodded in allowance of her to come in. What was the reason for her to leave and come here? Was it to do with what Lana had told her? It had to be. Zelda didn't believe in coincidences. Only fate.
Only what fate was in store for them this time?
Ruto walked inside the royal chamber. Her body was dressed in a long purple dress. She must have been trying to think of everyones looking at her if they had a problem with the nakedness of her skin. Zora's typically never wore any type of clothing. They were water base people, living in Lake Hylia and Zora's Fountain not too far from the castle itself.
Ruto bowed in respect before giving a smile at Link and the princess.
Zelda stood and walked to her and hugged the fellow princess. " Dear friend what bring you here?"
" I wish it was under different circumstances, Princess. But there seems to be a dark force raging in my home. There is a dark magic at work and I am afraid for my people."
Dark Magic?
This had to be connected to what Lana said.
Cia.
Zelda had no doubt about who was behind it. Clenching her fist to her side she looked to Ruto. She knew the only one welcomed in their domain was Link and she would have no choice but to send him to their aid. She needed a backup plan. Fast.
" The magic is cause a huge whirlpool in our main water pool. The children are not safe. Please. I have tried to control the water myself but the magic is more than my own. You are the only person I knew to turn too for aid in this moment." Ruto was pleading. She was worried more than she was admitting.
" I will go and investigate this for you. I will see if I can close the gate where the magic is leaking from." Link stood proud and ready.
Of course he would just volunteer. Zelda sighed, giving a small nod. She knew she had to allow him to go. No one else could enter other then a royal member of Hyrule. And with her father away, she could not accompany him.
" Thank you. Both of you." Ruto walked out to wait for Link to come.
Link quickly grabbed his shield and sword. He turned to go meet Ruto to find Zelda in his doorway. Her eyes filled with tears. Sheathing his sword he went to her, wrapping her in his strong arms.
Zelda wrapped her arms around him, lifting her head she leaned up and kissed him so passionately, Link was taken back by her fierce approach. He slide his hand to the side of her face and kissed her just the same.
Zelda wasn't about to let him leave. She couldn't. She was being selfish and she didn't care. Cia was behind thi and she had to find a way to stop her from here so Link wouldn't fall into a trap. But she had to keep him here. For a long time now she had been holding back from being with him completely. Maybe now was the time...before she never got the chance again.
" Zelda….no." Link spoke against her lips.
Zelda looked at him with her large deep blue eyes. " But...I.. No you can't go without knowing…"
" I love you too. I will always return to you. And when fear is not gripping you, I would more than be happy to be with you. I don't want this to be out moment out of fear, my love." Link gave her a chaste kiss on the lips and held her for just a moment longer. He pulled back and smiled at her.
Zelda watched as he left, doing his duty as the Hero of Hyrule.
" Cia you take him. There will be hell to pay."
Link stood in shock at the massive size of the whirlpool. It was taking in all the water and the Zora's all were away on higher ground . Ruto stood next to him. Fear all over her face.
He had to figure something out. Our the Zora tribe were only going to be a memory to this land.
