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Chapter 1: Duel on the Coast
The air shifting throughout the graveyard was as dead as it had been before Link entered the dungeon. The atmosphere was still dark and mysterious. The purple fog was still radiating across the barren floor. The temperature was colder than usual with piles of snow blowing across the arid dirt. The season was unfortunately winter. Link stumbled through the threshold out of the arcane Explorer's Crypt. The crypt was ridden with spirit like monsters and fatal traps which puzzled the mind. The darkness within the level pierced his eyes whereas he eventually began to see clearly in it. Dimly lit torches were abundant in a few rooms, but most of the area was murky and practically lightless. It was the most complex and grave area he had yet explored. He grasped his arm as it had been severely burned by the dragon's fire. The guardian of the 7th essence, Gleeok, was undoubtedly the greatest opponent yet. His twin heads spewed infernos across the chamber and when Link believed him dead, the monstrous beast shed it's amor-like hide and rampaged as nothing more but a skeleton. Link had been battered numerous times in their confrontation, and had the war scars to prove it. But still, with the aid of the Roc's Cape and the mighty Noble Sword, the Hero slayed the dragon.
Link steadily lugged himself across the cemetery grasping his blade and the Seed of Life, the 7th essence of nature. He was making his way back to Horon Village to revive his energy. A telepathic plea from the great Maku Tree revealed no information about the last leg of his quest. A meeting with him was not needed. Nonetheless, Link knew where the final dungeon was. He had traveled everywhere across the land of Holodrum. Everywhere except the Northern Peak -- the site of the Temple Remains. As he walked, almost limping, Link could faintly see a ledge overlying the land below. As he approached it a slew of the spirit-like Ghinis sped towards him. Link swiftly leapt into the haze and over the ridge, much to the disappointment of the ghostly beasts.
He laid there beneath the Graveyard ledge for what seemed like hours. A cold sea breeze swayed his tunic in the wind almost causing him to shiver. When he opened his eyes, the warm sunlight rained onto his scarred face. Link sluggishly propped himself upon his feet and continued walking. By now the blistering ocean winds were too much to bear. His battle wounds weren't providing any resistance. Instead of continuing forth, Link walked North, searching for a Tree Stump he recently found. Strangely enough, a few Palm Trees were seen in the area. The stump was ahead a few feet, but blocked off with a wooden fence next to an aging abandoned house. Link walked inside and leapt over a few pits to reach the recently bombed exit. He appeared outside standing before the stump. He then hopped upon the surface and reached for the Rod of Seasons. He swung the artifact, cutting through the wind. In an instant, brilliant streams of light flooded Link's vision. White and blue abruptly changed to a light green. Winter had changed to Spring.
Spring was much more pleasing and comforting than the Winter. Birds chirped as they departed their nests and a few monkeys were seen running up the beach back to the forest. Link crossed the Pirate's pummeled ship and north over the protruding peninsula. He avoided the many Octoroks patrolling the Western Coast and slashed away at a few persistent crabs. He decided to rest and absorb the good nature of spring. Maybe sleep for a while. Link trudged himself next to the entrance of the Hero's Cave and leaned against the ledge, slowly dropping to the sand. He closed his eyes, tucking the Seed of Life into his inventory along with the other essences. He sat, thinking and wondering about the last dungeon. What weapons would he find? What new enemies and puzzles would he face? The only thing he cared about right now was sleep.
Just when Link was just about to drift off, a large rock was seen through the corner of his eye speeding straight for his head. He leapt to his feet hacking the stone to the ground with the Noble Sword. An Octorock was standing before him preparing another launch. Link reached for his Seed Satchel and the Slingshot, rearing back, loading an Ember Seed. He let the seed take course. It sailed through the air enveloping the monster in flames. Just as quickly another Octorock appeared and cast it's stone for Link's torso. "Foolish beast!" He stretched his arm back preparing the ember seed. At that moment the sound of clanking armor was heard racing towards him from behind. He turned just in time to see a sword wielding golden Darknut sprinting towards him like a raging bull. It's cape flew behind as if it were gliding through the sky. "Since when do these guys come to the beach?" Link squinted his eyes not believing the presence of the monster. "And why is it gold?" He released the seed. It soared through the air like an arrow, striking the foe on the chest in a burst of fire. The pursuing armor clad warrior resisted the flame and jumped at Link. It hoisted it's sword and slashed at the confused hero. Link barely managed to leap to the side. The Octorok's whirling stone collided with the Darknut, who appeared to feel no pain at all. The rock clanked against the armor and fell to the sand as Link raised his own blade, slicing through. The callous soldier stumbled back, feeling the might of the Noble Sword. Link unleashed a Whirling Blade attack just as the monster rose to it's feet. It was sent smashing into the ledge in certain pain. Link sighed and proceeded to walk away, worn and virtually exhausted. Suddenly, the Darknut mounted and continued it's strike. Link was amazed. How could a simple Darknut survive this much power from the Noble Sword? It scurried towards the baffled hero and swung it's weapon. The piercing blade connected with Link's arm. He cried out in pain. The relentless beast hacked at the Hyrulian, and they were engaged in a marvelous sword fight. Their blades clashed mercilessly, and their shields rammed without consent. Sand was kicked up endlessly, blinding the young hero, but the monster showed no signs of weakness. It was like the Darknut could see through anything from within it's golden helmet. Link managed to prevail with a charged Whirling Blade. The monster was sent rocketing into the sand yet again. Link kneeled upon his knee, wounded. As predicted the Darknut sprung to it's feet violently. It charged at the fatigued hero mindlessly. Link quickly equipped his Magnetic Gloves and thrusted them forth. "Now die!" The vile beast was grasped in the hands of magnetism and heaved forcefully into the ledge for the final time. All that was left was a heap of golden armor shimmering in the spring sun.
Chapter 1: Duel on the Coast
The air shifting throughout the graveyard was as dead as it had been before Link entered the dungeon. The atmosphere was still dark and mysterious. The purple fog was still radiating across the barren floor. The temperature was colder than usual with piles of snow blowing across the arid dirt. The season was unfortunately winter. Link stumbled through the threshold out of the arcane Explorer's Crypt. The crypt was ridden with spirit like monsters and fatal traps which puzzled the mind. The darkness within the level pierced his eyes whereas he eventually began to see clearly in it. Dimly lit torches were abundant in a few rooms, but most of the area was murky and practically lightless. It was the most complex and grave area he had yet explored. He grasped his arm as it had been severely burned by the dragon's fire. The guardian of the 7th essence, Gleeok, was undoubtedly the greatest opponent yet. His twin heads spewed infernos across the chamber and when Link believed him dead, the monstrous beast shed it's amor-like hide and rampaged as nothing more but a skeleton. Link had been battered numerous times in their confrontation, and had the war scars to prove it. But still, with the aid of the Roc's Cape and the mighty Noble Sword, the Hero slayed the dragon.
Link steadily lugged himself across the cemetery grasping his blade and the Seed of Life, the 7th essence of nature. He was making his way back to Horon Village to revive his energy. A telepathic plea from the great Maku Tree revealed no information about the last leg of his quest. A meeting with him was not needed. Nonetheless, Link knew where the final dungeon was. He had traveled everywhere across the land of Holodrum. Everywhere except the Northern Peak -- the site of the Temple Remains. As he walked, almost limping, Link could faintly see a ledge overlying the land below. As he approached it a slew of the spirit-like Ghinis sped towards him. Link swiftly leapt into the haze and over the ridge, much to the disappointment of the ghostly beasts.
He laid there beneath the Graveyard ledge for what seemed like hours. A cold sea breeze swayed his tunic in the wind almost causing him to shiver. When he opened his eyes, the warm sunlight rained onto his scarred face. Link sluggishly propped himself upon his feet and continued walking. By now the blistering ocean winds were too much to bear. His battle wounds weren't providing any resistance. Instead of continuing forth, Link walked North, searching for a Tree Stump he recently found. Strangely enough, a few Palm Trees were seen in the area. The stump was ahead a few feet, but blocked off with a wooden fence next to an aging abandoned house. Link walked inside and leapt over a few pits to reach the recently bombed exit. He appeared outside standing before the stump. He then hopped upon the surface and reached for the Rod of Seasons. He swung the artifact, cutting through the wind. In an instant, brilliant streams of light flooded Link's vision. White and blue abruptly changed to a light green. Winter had changed to Spring.
Spring was much more pleasing and comforting than the Winter. Birds chirped as they departed their nests and a few monkeys were seen running up the beach back to the forest. Link crossed the Pirate's pummeled ship and north over the protruding peninsula. He avoided the many Octoroks patrolling the Western Coast and slashed away at a few persistent crabs. He decided to rest and absorb the good nature of spring. Maybe sleep for a while. Link trudged himself next to the entrance of the Hero's Cave and leaned against the ledge, slowly dropping to the sand. He closed his eyes, tucking the Seed of Life into his inventory along with the other essences. He sat, thinking and wondering about the last dungeon. What weapons would he find? What new enemies and puzzles would he face? The only thing he cared about right now was sleep.
Just when Link was just about to drift off, a large rock was seen through the corner of his eye speeding straight for his head. He leapt to his feet hacking the stone to the ground with the Noble Sword. An Octorock was standing before him preparing another launch. Link reached for his Seed Satchel and the Slingshot, rearing back, loading an Ember Seed. He let the seed take course. It sailed through the air enveloping the monster in flames. Just as quickly another Octorock appeared and cast it's stone for Link's torso. "Foolish beast!" He stretched his arm back preparing the ember seed. At that moment the sound of clanking armor was heard racing towards him from behind. He turned just in time to see a sword wielding golden Darknut sprinting towards him like a raging bull. It's cape flew behind as if it were gliding through the sky. "Since when do these guys come to the beach?" Link squinted his eyes not believing the presence of the monster. "And why is it gold?" He released the seed. It soared through the air like an arrow, striking the foe on the chest in a burst of fire. The pursuing armor clad warrior resisted the flame and jumped at Link. It hoisted it's sword and slashed at the confused hero. Link barely managed to leap to the side. The Octorok's whirling stone collided with the Darknut, who appeared to feel no pain at all. The rock clanked against the armor and fell to the sand as Link raised his own blade, slicing through. The callous soldier stumbled back, feeling the might of the Noble Sword. Link unleashed a Whirling Blade attack just as the monster rose to it's feet. It was sent smashing into the ledge in certain pain. Link sighed and proceeded to walk away, worn and virtually exhausted. Suddenly, the Darknut mounted and continued it's strike. Link was amazed. How could a simple Darknut survive this much power from the Noble Sword? It scurried towards the baffled hero and swung it's weapon. The piercing blade connected with Link's arm. He cried out in pain. The relentless beast hacked at the Hyrulian, and they were engaged in a marvelous sword fight. Their blades clashed mercilessly, and their shields rammed without consent. Sand was kicked up endlessly, blinding the young hero, but the monster showed no signs of weakness. It was like the Darknut could see through anything from within it's golden helmet. Link managed to prevail with a charged Whirling Blade. The monster was sent rocketing into the sand yet again. Link kneeled upon his knee, wounded. As predicted the Darknut sprung to it's feet violently. It charged at the fatigued hero mindlessly. Link quickly equipped his Magnetic Gloves and thrusted them forth. "Now die!" The vile beast was grasped in the hands of magnetism and heaved forcefully into the ledge for the final time. All that was left was a heap of golden armor shimmering in the spring sun.