A/N: Chapter two, my darlings. :D I'm sorry but this is the last chapter I will post until a friend of mine updates her story. I will continue to write, but I won't post until she updates. I want her to suffer! xDD Well, without further ado, I give you chapter two. Enjoy~!

DISCLAIMER: I NO OWN LEGEND OF ZELDA™ FOR IF I DID THERE WOULD BE A VILLAIN WHO HAS A FISHY HELMET IN TWILIGHT PRINCESS!Ohwait…;0;

Chapter 2(två, due, Zwei, dos, dau, hai, iki, ni)

Vaati wasn't sure how long he sat there, listening to the fire crackle as it devoured the wood inside the fireplace, but it wasn't until a soft hand lightly tapped his shoulder causing him to jerk his head up from his hands in alarm. It thoroughly jarred him from his reverie.

He found himself looking into the murky eyes of a smelly green-brown creature. Shocked at realizing that the hand had actually been urgent and rough, Vaati glared at the offending creature as he tried to regain lost dignity. The thing made a movement that very slightly looked like a failed bow. "Master," it croaked nervously.

"King Ganondorf requests your presence at a trial today," it went on when the demon didn't reply immediately. Vaati snapped back to reality and took in his surroundings.

The room he was in was walled in with stone, and only a threadbare carpet under his feet. The room left much to be desired, but Vaati had requested that room for its wide open window that allowed him to crawl out of at night and walk around.

Vaguely he remembered that there was a trial that was happening today. It was something to do with some traitors giving out secret information. The trial was really for show, because guilty or no, Ganondorf could have no uncertainty.

"Right," Vaati finally said, standing up from the chair he had been dozing in. "Wait outside while I change," he ordered. The thing obeyed instantly. After the door clicked shut, Vaati changed into cleaner clothes and brushed his hair until he was sure it didn't look like he had been up all night and then crashed in a very uncomfortable chair.

Satisfied, he left the room with an air of authority, ignoring the miserable creature that trailed after him in terrified silence.

Upon entering the meeting room, all conversation ceased instantly. The occupants all stood and put a hand to the center of their chests and bowed slightly. Vaati nodded and returned the gesture.

One man, sitting on a throne overlooking the whole room, hadn't stood but he nodded his head to acknowledge the demon. Vaati bowed to the man on one knee in respect before standing up and taking his seat on the right hand side of his master.

After a moment of respectful silence, the discussion continued. Absently Vaati's eyes explored the room, and his gaze fell on the traitors, chained in a spot where anyone could see. The two looked frightened, but Vaati could tell by their stance they were still defiant. They were completely naked save for their loincloths, and their heads had been shaved of all hair.

Vaati didn't suppress the cruel smirk that touched his face as they lowered their eyes slowly and gulped visibly. At ease, the demon flashed a sideways glance at the king.

His fiery red hair was wrapped in metal bands, pulled away from his dark face, tanned and burnt to a leathery texture from the desert sun from whence he used to live. Fierce yellow eyes caught every movement and took it all in. His lips were pursed in a deadly line that usually meant he was losing his patience, probably because of the lizard-like creatures which stood on a dais to serve as a witness stand. They were fighting over whose side of the story was right.

Yellow hues met red with a painfully bored expression. Vaati couldn't help but grin at him. "Since when do I care if they're guilty or not?" he wanted to know. Vaati shook his head in an amused expression. "I was just about to ask you the same thing," Vaati replied, arching an eyebrow in inquiry.

"Damn straight," Ganondorf muttered, standing up. "This trial is over!" he boomed, the noise drowning out Vaati's amused chuckle. "Execute them and be done with it. Death by…" he paused, thinking. "By torture?" Vaati suggested. "Death by torture!" Ganondorf confirmed before turning and storming out of the room, as everyone shouted, "Yes, my lord."

Vaati winked at the traitors whose eyes had grown to an otherworldly size. He threw back his head and laughed at their misery before following after Lord Ganondorf. The oak doors shut, but even through its thickness, the sound of screaming rang like music through the demon's ears.

A/N: There's still more to come my dearest readers. :D I will write on if you continue to read on. 'Til next time. -Forgotten