Zelda was stood up in the galley, looking down to the floor below, where the Great Hall was. It was being decorated in preparation for the great festivities that would soon be taking place. Link was striding along the passage, dressed in his favourite green tunic, sword in hand. "Where are you going?" Zelda asked, turning towards him.
"Oh, just out for a bit of training with Aaron, then I'm taking him to Hidden Village to see him off when he goes to West Hyrule to see his family," Link replied, walking right up to her.
"Link, it's snowing outside!" Zelda exclaimed. Link shrugged.
"Gotta keep in shape, whatever the weather," he replied, grinning.
"But you're supposed to be helping here to get ready for the Trinity Festival! There's so many things to do!" Zelda replied.
"Well... Umm... like what?" Link questioned, putting his sword through his belt. Zelda looked thoughtful, mentally going through the list of things that needed to be taken care of.
"Well, you could help out with the decorating downstairs," she said. Link peered downstairs.
"There's a whole load of people doing that," he replied. Zelda folded her arms.
"You're not getting out of working that easily," she warned.
"When's Calliope arriving?" Link asked, changing the subject. Zelda frowned at the mention of her sister-in-law.
"Probably tonight," she said shortly. They began to walk along the corridor together. "I wish she'd stay in Brynnel for a change. I don't see why she has to come here, with her awful family," the Princess complained. Link put his arm around her shoulders.
"It'll be okay," he comforted. "She spoils every Trinity. Anyhow, they don't even celebrate it in any other Provinces but Lanayru and Eldin, so what's the point?" Zelda continued.
"I guess so," Zelda said, still looking miserable. Link led her outside into the courtyard. It was a truly beautiful sight, to see the snow falling down onto the ground, covering everything in a glistening, crisp layer of white. "It's going to be magical by tomorrow. How the children will love to play outside in this!" Zelda said, immediately smiling.
"You'll be even happier when you see the present I got for you!" Link grinned.
"I suppose I can cope with Calliope then," Zelda sighed.
"Worried about the in-laws, princess?"called Dael as he walked down the path toward the pair
"Do you two never quit?" he joked, laughing.
"Getting ready to go see your family"Link asked
"Sure am"he replied,"can't wiat to show off Malon to my sister, she always did say I'd never get a wife."Dael grinned.
"Speaking of Malon, where is she?" Zelda asked, referring to Dael's young wife, a stable girl working at Hyrule Castle,now after leaving her destroyed ranch with her father.
"Just packing up a few more things" Dael replied.
"Well, I hope you have a great Trinity. Give your sister my best wishes," Zelda said smiling. "Where're you going off to in such a hurry?" Link asked, turning back to Zelda.
"I'm cold," she replied. "Besides, I thought you were going to get some practicing done," she added. She disappeared back inside.
"She can't tolerate the cold," Link grinned.
"Well, I sure wish I was staying at Hyrule Castle for the festivities, but me and Malon want to see our families," Dael answered.
"Well, at least it means I won't have any serious competition for the games on Farore's day," Link said, grinning. He drew his sword. "But I still need to practise!" Dael nodded.
"We'll see about that. I want to get back for then. But anyway, a hero's work is never done," he quoted, drawing his own weapon.
Ganondorf paced around the silver moon pearl slowly. Shards of light leapt from it, cutting through the darkness like a sword through skin. He grinned darkly. He knew it would not be long now before he would be powerful enough to leave this cursed realm, and enter a world which was rightfully his own, and it still would be if not for a certain young boy. He grimaced at the thought of the first time he had been sealed into this realm. He had remained there for an age, or so it had seemed. He had escaped then but now, this time he was to escape as a different, all together more powerful person. He had been transformed from a weak sorcerer into a powerful necromancer. This time no one would send him back here, for when he left, the sheer power that he would emit would destroy the realm itself. He rubbed his hands with glee, and examined his reflection carefully in the moon pearl. Even the Triforce in its true form would be no match for him, he would destroy that also - then nothing would stop him. He let out a deep, malevolent laugh, that boomed through the dank and barren landscape. He would also rid himself of pests such as Link and Zelda, so that their own line would never be continued. Yes, it would not be long now.
Link watched as Dael and Malon boarded the boat. "Well, hope you have a happy Trinity!" called Link as the boat was launched. Aaron waved and shouted something back, but Link couldn't make out what he'd said. He was still wary of people crossing this stretch of water after what had happened a few years back. His good friend, Aramis of Dalsona had been returning home after a breif campaign with the crowned prince Lucas, when a portal of some sort had opened over the ship, and someone, or something, had killed nearly everyone on board. When the bodies were collected, Aramis was nowhere to be found. Link watched as the small boat sailed over the horizon and disappeared. He turned round and came face to face with a familiar friend.
"Navi!" exclaimed Link.
Allright I think I fixed everything but just in case I didn't there might be a few cases where I've used Aaron's name in place of Dael's the Aaron and Dael mix up stems from the fact that until VERY recently Dael was actually named Aaron and Link's apprentice was Raesh, midway throught downloading the first documents the name Dael sprung into my head and it just sounded better but I couldn't bring myself to throw out the name so I just did some switching around. And now you know my horrible secret!
