Zelda looked at the man in horror, still in shock over what she had just witnessed.
"Oh my dear, dear Zelda. He chided innocently, as if he was talking to his daughter rather than his hostage. "Did you really think that I, the great Ghirahim, would allow you to escape? Rather, did you really think that you could escape? Oh, but I simply adored your scream of horror. I'm giving it four out of five stars.
"Zelda just stared at him, her eyes empty. Who was he? What could he possibly want with her, a simple girl from Castle Town? How did he even know her name? Zelda boldly vocalized her thoughts.
"Strange". Ghirahim stated flatly. "I thought I made myself quite clear. Alas, you are a child; so I suppose I must say it twice." He took a step back and threw his hands up into the air with glee.
"I am the great and powerful Ghirahim! King of Demons! Suddenly, the world seemed to go fade to gray, Zelda felt a chill as all warmth suddenly left her cell. Ghirahim's eyes seemed to cloud over.
"Forgive me." he apologized, "Prince". He spat out his true title with contempt and hatred, as if he couldn't stand the taste the word left in his mouth. Zelda felt relieved when warmth returned to the room.
"Prince of Demons, huh?" Zelda said with mock awe. "You look like a clown". Ghirahim sauntered toward her, and casually grabbed her by the neck, his long fingernails gently digging into her flesh.
"Listen to me girl." He whispered sadistically in her ear. I really do not appreciate being mocked, especially by children. I will not hesitate to kill you, do you understand?" he released her, and Zelda dropped to the floor like a sack of bomb flowers. Zelda carefully massaged her neck, making sure her wind pipe wasn't crushed. His grip was one of iron. Ghirahim turned to leave.
"You won't kill me." Zelda said defiantly. "You need me for something; if you didn't, than I would be dead already." Ghirahim faced her, and stared into her violet eyes.
"You know, you're smarter than you let on." He complimented. That could get you into trouble. And believe me, if I had my way, you would end up like him." He gestured to the body still sitting on the floor at Zelda's feet."
"But I have need of you. And you will help me; you see… he drew his knife from its sheath and gazed at it lovingly. "I can be very, very persuasive." He sauntered over to the doorway.
"I'll leave you with your friend." he called over his shoulder. And with that, he walked out of her cell. Leaving Zelda alone, and very, very frightened. She cried herself to sleep, dreaming of rescue.
"Ok, so here's the plan." Link stated. He had drawn a map of what he could see of the fortress in the sand. "We enter through here." He gestured to what he thought was a back entrance with a stick he found in the desert sands. We make our way throughout the fortress, avoiding the guards until we find Sheik.
"Quick question." Navi asked quizzically. Who's Sheik?
Link felt a pang of remorse, and then anger. "Sheik is… Sheik was, a friend."
"Why is he not a friend?" Navi pushed.
"Just forget about it." Link stated flatly.
"And how do you know that he's at the Gerudo Fortress?"
"I said drop it!" Link snarled.
"That's it!" Navi boiled over. I've done nothing but help you, and you think you can just talk to me like I'm trash? Who do you think you are?"
"Navi, I'm sor-"
"Pfft, forget you!" Navi continued. I got you here, now my end of the bargain is up! I'm out of here! Link was shocked. Of course, he knew she would leave. But he was hoping she would stick around a little longer. He had been so lonely traveling alone…
"Wait! Please don't go." Link protested.
"Wow, really?" is wittle Link lonely?" Navi's words were like daggers. Yes, yes he was lonely. But now he would rather eat sand than be in her company. With those parting words, Navi flew towards the fortress, leaving Link standing on the sand dune, alone.
"Bitchy Fairy!" Link yelled after her.
He didn't need her anyway. It would be dark soon, and then he could sneak into the fortress. Soon… soon he and Zelda would be united. He missed her so; his heart desperately ached for her. He longed for her touch, the gentle way she would nibble on his earlobe. He laid down in the sand, and tried to get some sleep before his invasion.
He was sitting under a tree in Hyrule Field. It was a towering Hylian Oak, and children were playing in its bountiful branches. A crowd of people approached. Everyone he knew and cared about was there together, Malon, her father, his little sister Aryll, and… Zelda; his beloved Zelda. She was there! With them! He jumped up and raced towards her. He scooped her up in his arms and gazed lovingly into her eyes, tears spilled down his cheek. They were together, finally. He kissed her passionately. Nothing could separate them. The crowd slowly dispersed, leaving the two lovers together. They collapsed on the ground, and just gazed into each other's eyes. Zelda softly traced his face with her finger.
"I've missed you". She whispered softly.
"And I you, my beloved." Link replied.
He awoke with a start, breathing heavily and covered in sweat. He forgot where he was for a moment and panicked. She was just there; he could still feel her hand against his face. A lone tear escaped his eyelid, and Link quickly brushed it aside. This was neither the time nor the place. He glanced over at the fortress, it had gone dark. And all was quiet. He smiled to himself. The time had finally come.