The Second Chapter of my Zelda Story YAY!!!! DISCLAIMER: I do NOT
own The Legend of Zelda in any way!
No flames Please! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
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Before I was aware of it, we were traversing across the fabled Hyrule Field. But I could hardly keep my eyes open, as a wave tiredness and nausea as before began to take over my senses. Link must have felt my grip weaken on his tunic, as I drifted into sleep I felt Link hold my hand.
The noise of hooves on coble stone and a bustling town woke me. I managed to notice people about their morning business looking worriedly at Link and I. Link pulled his steed to an abrupt stop.
"Let us pass, I am Link the Hero of Time!" he roared at the morning guard.
A loud clank of metal was heard and we were off again. The journey was soon at an end. By this stage I was well awake.
"Guard! Please take this fair maiden from my hand for a moment so that I may dismount my mare. Make haste!" yelled Link. The guard quickly responded and took me from him. As soon as was taken away from a pang of dread filled my heart.
"Link!" I whispered filled with panic. Link seemed to hear my plea. I watched as Link quickly leaped off the horse and ran to me. He swiftly motioned to the guard to hand me over. The guard let me down to stand, but my legs swiftly gave way beneath me. Link gently scooped me into his arms.
"Jayne, you're alright. I am here, I will protect you." He whispered in my ear as he stroked my hair. I felt myself beginning to lose conscience. Link noticed this and ran with me in his arms into what seemed a castle.
"Link? What is the matter? Is the maiden you carry ill?" asked an unfamiliar female voice. By this stage I was far too tired to keep my eyes open, and breathing had become a great ordeal.
"Princess, look at her left hand." answered Link with his voice filled with panic. My time must be near I thought as I struggled for air. I could feel Link running and the next thing I knew I laid down on a soft bed.
"What is the maiden's name?" whispered the woman into Link's ear.
"Eh, what? Oh her name is Jayne." answered he, with a tone of dreaminess.
I felt someone sit on the bed next to me.
"Jayne, I am Zelda. Now you must listen to me and do exactly as I say. Jayne please, open your eyes." I did as she instructed. I was greeted by a beautiful young woman about my age. Her hair was the same blonde as mine. But her eyes were a deeper blue, almost purple. She continued, "Jayne, you must control the Triforce within you. You must conceal it back to your heart and only let it out when you allow. Do you understand?"
I simply nodded and I closed my eyes and I did what I was instructed to do. I focused all the energy I had left and I forced the triforce power into my heart. Then I ordered it not to leave my heart unless I ordered it to. It felt so strange and foreign to me. Slowly I opened my eyes. Both Link and Zelda had relieved looks on their faces. All I could do was smile at them.
I motioned to get up from the bed. But Zelda immediately put her hand on my shoulder.
"Jayne, you have just been through quite an ordeal. You must rest." She chuckled to me.
"But, I have to return home." I pleaded. Link just smiled lovingly which caused me to blush.
"If you do not recover your energy, you will not have the strength to travel anywhere." he soothed. I giggled to myself and fell into a deep sleep.
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The morning I awoke to the gentle patter of hurried footsteps. Slowly I sat up, when an ache covered my body. The maid, who was preparing my room, noticed that I was just awake. She gently smiled at me, with wise old eyes.
"Good morrow miss. You seem to have a good rest by the look on your face." she sang as watched my drowsy expressions. "Follow me miss, we have a hot bath for you. The Princess advised us that you would be quite stiff and sore." She continued.
The maid signalled me to follow her. I obeyed and followed to my private bathroom.
I could not believe the sight that lay before me. A massive bath tub for at least two people lay before me, which caused some ideas. They were quickly discarded. It was over flowing with luxurious bubbles. Two more maids stood by, waiting to assist me in any way they could. As I approached the massive tub the three maids surrounded me. I could feel a slight trickle of sweat went down my spine. The eldest maid could sense my discomfort.
"Relax miss, we are all women. We are here to help you." she eased.
The three maids helped me out of my tracksuit suit and guided me to the bath tub. The maids eased me into the bath, the scrubbed every part of me. I was beginning to feel very awkward. Shyly I stepped out of the tub and the maids dried my gently. I felt like screaming that I was not a helpless child, but I was afraid that I would insult Princess Zelda. As I pondered on about my frustration, I noticed that one of the maids was gone. After a few moments she reappeared with a dress and other garments in hand.
"The Princess is having a dinner to welcome you to Hyrule, miss. Here are some garments that should complement your figure. Especially your large bust!" she jokes light heartedly. I immediately felt my cheeks go red.
"Follow us miss, we shall help you dress." declared the eldest maid. Quietly I followed. The maids surrounded me once more. Firstly they put an under dress on me, followed closely by a corset. It felt so uncomfortable and tight. Before I could complain a pink dress was put on me. The maids pushed me infront of the mirror. I gasped at the sight. I thought that I looked so pretty in the dress.
"Miss, you truly are a gem. Wait until the Hero of Time sees you." She giggled to herself.
"Yes" said the youngest maid. "I have heard rumours that he has taking a liking to a new petite blonde girl" she chirped as my face grew red. At that the three maids placed pink slippers on my feet. Without warning I was pushed onto a chair as the maids began to comb my hair. Thankfully after twenty minutes the maids lead me to a flight of stairs I gladly descended them to get away from their giggling. As I walked down the stairs I noticed Link watching me. Smiling to myself, I reached the bottom step, but as I stepped down. I stepped on my dress and fell into Link's arms. I heard a gentle chuckle. I instantly felt my face grow hot.
"Milady you are beginning to make a habit of this." He chuckled.
"I…….Sorry." was all I could muster.
"Come, everyone awaits." He said while opening his hand to me.
My eyes opened with shock. I scoffed in shock. Link just looked at me questioningly.
"Who, everyone?" I gasped.
"Why all the sages of Hyrule will be present. The leader of the Terminan Guard, the Princess, you and I." He counted off to me.
Link once again beckoned for me to accompany him. All I body could was stand there. The blood must have drained from my face as Link questioned if I was ill.
"Just a little nervous," I sighed. Link gave me a loving smile and took hand.
"Jayne you will be fine; I shall be there with you. Don't worry." he soothed and he held my hand. Gingerly I walked with him to the dining room. As he nodded to the butler to open to door, Link turned his head and whispered in my ear.
"Forgive me, fair maiden I forgot to tell you how beautiful you look."
With that my cheeks began to glow fifty shades of red as the doors to the room full of guests opened.
"Announcing Lady Jayne and Sir Link!" called the butler. As soon as we were visible all the room's occupants stood up to acknowledge our presence. All I could do was nodded politely and smile to anyone who greeted me. Link on the other hand seemed pretty comfortable with all the attention.
Thankfully Link guided me to my seat, as I was sure I would stumble if I went alone. Link sat in the vacant chair beside me.
"Welcome friends. We are having this dinner to welcome Lady Jayne to Hyrule." The other guests of the meal agreed in unison and toasted my arrival. The dinner soon was served. For the entire meal I had to rely on Link to tell me what to eat and what not to eat. Thankfully the conversation was rarely was directed to me. But when it was Link would quickly cover for me when I got lost. After the meal ended, Link informed me that it is custom for everyone to socialise. I nodded in agreement and gazed around, completely lost.
"Why, Jayne come hither. There is a person I would care for you to meet." said Princess Zelda as she took my hand and practically dragged my across the room. Before I could protest, I was pushed in front of a tall black haired man in a blue tunic. The look in his eyes was intense and greedy. I immediately began to feel uncomfortable around this stranger.
"Greetings my fair maiden. Yours presence honours me. May I ask your name?" he asked with fake sincerity.
"Jayne. Yours?" I replied as uninterested as possible.
"Sir Blake of the Terimian Guard." He replied in a tone that increased my distaste.
Zelda must have sensed the lack of talking when she joined the conversation.
"Sir Blake, I do not believe that Lady Jayne has seen the castle's beautiful court garden." She merrily suggested.
With that Sir Blake took me by the hand and led me out of the glass doors and into a quiet garden. He continued to talk about the warm summer and the beautiful hylian rose blossoms. Blake walked around to my left and side. To look at ease I brushed a stray hair behind my ear. Blake grasped my wrist and pushed against the pillar of the court gazebo. I coughed at the force. Blake glared at the symbol on my left hand.
"Such power you will bring to our lands." he chuckled as he took a lock of my hair and inhaled its scent. "You are such a prize, a bonus. Power and innocent beauty." He hissed. I attempted to call for Link but he covered my mouth with his lips. I tried to push him away with all my strength. He won and pushed me back against the pillar. I looked to the moon in desperation. Out of instinct I push my left hand against Blake.
"Lucshada!" I screamed with as much energy as I had. A ball of white light erupted out of my hand and sent my attacker flying. I stared in shock as he was sent crashing through the glass door we walked through yet a while ago.
Before I could move Link and some of the sages came running out side. Link came running up to me with a worried look on his face.
"I'm sorry…." I whispered as I pushed by him. I ran into the castle, while I began to feel tears stinging my eyes.
