Chapter 2 - The Entire Plan

"Navi, quit complaining, will ya?!" Link hissed.

"But this doesn't feel right."

"Well, we're sneaking around the royal castle. That's not exactly a good thing," Link replied, hiding from a passing guard who was too busy talking to another to notice. Navi made a face. (Not that you can tell. ^_^)

"I know but –"

"I don't have time for this and its too late," Link interrupted harshly.

"Huh?"

"I found that guy's room."

"Huh? When did you do that?" Navi didn't even notice they had gone anywhere.

"Navi, you talk too much." Looking around, Link spotted nobody in the halls. Slowly, Link opened the door and quietly entered the dim room.

Link checked his surroundings. There seemed to be no one in there. 'That's good,' he thought. 'Now I can find out more about this guy.' In the room, Link spotted a bookshelf with many books about black magic. There was also a bed, a table, and a dresser. On the table were a few lit candles. There were also two candles on the dresser. Link walked up to the dresser and looked in the mirror at his reflection. Staring back at him was a blonde – haired boy about 18 with icy blue eyes staring back. A slight movement caught Link's eye. Quickly, he hid in the darkest corner of the room. Link watched a man walk in. He had short silver hair and from what Link could see he had red eyes. 'No wonder he gave Zelda the creeps.' There wasn't much else to describe because he was wearing a long black rob. He walked up to the bookshelf and glided his finger over the binds of the books as if looking for one in particularly. Satisfied with what he found, he took a book off the shelf and began to flip though the pages.

Link watched him curiously. 'What is he looking for?'

"Damn this kingdom and its rulers. Damn them down to the very last peasant," the man muttered to himself. "At least I have the king under my control." Link gasped slightly. He was apparently not noticed as the man continued to flip pages. His eyes brightened as he found the page he was looking for. "Good," he said to himself unaware of his unknown guest. "That spell should last a good while."

"Well that explains why the king is as king is acting the way he is," Link muttered so low that he didn't even hear himself. He watched the man set the book on the dresser.

"Plan is going as it should. I'll have him free in no time."

'What? Have who free in no time?'

"This all better be worth it. Okay, I have the king under my control. What was I to do next?" Link was beginning to think how fortunate it was that he was learning all of this so easily. Suddenly, Navi popped out of Link's hat. Instantly, he grabbed her in his hands.

Unfortunately, it caught the man's eye. Wide – eyed, Link watched the man step closer, squinting. Link pressed his back against the wall. Before the man could see him, a voice familiar to Link called him.

"Dagger, what are you doing?" sneered the voice. The man named Dagger began talking to the mirror on his wall.

"I thought I saw something but it was probably just the lights. How are you, my lord?"

"I'd be better if I wasn't trapped in this void!!!" The mirror shook and almost fell.

"Calm yourself, Lord Ganondorf. I don't think I would have an easy time explaining your yelling."

"To who?"

"The princess."

"Ah! Princess Zelda," Ganondorf smiled.

"Yes. Because of her powers, I am not able to gain control over her and pretty much only her. I haven't gained control over the guards because they're too stupid to realize what is going on." Ganondorf's face became dull.

"When the time comes you can kill her. However, she must remain safe until that brat is gone."

"Yes, you still haven't shown me this 'pest'," Dagger said.

"Well, this is what he looks like." Link's face appeared on the mirror. "His name is Link." Ganondorf's face reappeared in Link's place.

'So as long as I live,' Link thought. 'Zelda's safe. Well, that's good. However, I should still keep an eye on her.'

"Speaking of the princess, I believe she may be catching on," Dagger said. "She has been curious about her father's behavior."

"Hmmm, we'll have to fix that."

"Should I just kill her now?"

"No, she is important for the time being."

"Really?"

"Yes. She is to be bait for you so you can get that boy easier. Now go find him."

"Yes, my lord."

"And I want him alive." Ganondorf grinned an evil grin. "His death will be my cause."

"I understand." With that, Ganondorf's face disappeared. Dagger turned and walked out. Link was now able to breathe.

"That was close," he muttered. He looked down at his hands. Opening them, Navi flew out.

"Hey, what's the big idea?!"

"Shhh! You almost got me killed just now."

"I did. I couldn't hear anything after you caught me," Navi chirped. Link sighed.

"Well, I've learned enough."

"Learned. Learned what? Tell me, Link!" Link sighed again, shaking his head. Checking for guards and Dagger, Link left the room.

"We have to get out of here."

"But what about the princess?"

"As long as I'm alive, she's safe."

"But…"

" Navi, I told you…"

"You promised her."

"I know but if I chance seeing her now to tell her all I've just learned I'd be risking our lives. Besides, I never promised to come back right away."

"Link, that's mean."

"Well, I'm mean what can I say?"

"She'll think you broke your promise or that you're dead."

"Navi, I have to get out of here before the guards are informed to capture me!" Navi silenced herself immediately. She knew he was serious because he had never yelled at her before.

Link managed to get to the front gate. He looked behind him to see Dagger exit the castle. He must've been coming to tell the captain to organized a search for Link. Link hurried through the door and up the ladder. He stayed at the top of the ladder and peered out to see where everyone was. Dagger had made it to the guard at the gate. Dagger handed the guard a scroll, which apparently had Link's picture on it.

"Oh! This guy's been coming by for awhile now," the guard said, looking up from the picture.

"Really? Whatever for?"

"To see the princess."

"Well, next time he comes, tell him he can but lock him up instead."

"Why? I don't believe he's done anything wrong."

"Yes, he has."

"What has he done?"

"Are you questioning me?!"

"No, no. I was just curious."

"You should be more curious about whether you will be keeping your job. These are orders from the king. And he's wanted alive. Got it?"

"Yes, sir."

"Good." Dagger walked back to the castle. The guard sighed in relief.

"Navi, listen, why don't you go tell Zelda that I can't see her right now and to be careful around Dagger, the king's guest. He has a spell on the king and all his subjects. Go and warn her. I'll meet you at Gerudo Valley after."

"Right! Be careful." She flew off being unnoticeable because it was a bright day. Link pulled out the fairy orcarina and played the Requiem of Spirit. When he arrived, he made his way towards Gerudo Valley.