Chapter Four

"First things first. How in Goddesses' names did the Helmaroc King come back to life?" Link asks, leaning on the Hyrule's dragon's map table. Aryll sat off to the right of him, peering at the maps while Linebeck sat across the table from Link, leaning his chair back. Both Aryll and Link were still in their wedding outfits.

"I don't know Big Bro." Aryll shrugs. "But why would it take Ciela? Tetra I could understand but why Ciela? I thought she didn't have any powers."

"Maybe she still had some power left in her?" Aryll suggests.

Linebeck shakes his head. "No. Sparkles said that the Old man had taken all of her powers out. He probably knew that she wouldn't be coming back."

Link sighs and shakes his head. "We should probably find out who resurrected the Helmaroc King. Then try and figure out why Ciela was taken along with Tetra."

"Ganondorf?" Aryll suggests. "The person who controlled the Helmaroc King before?"

"Doubtful. Ganon's under leagues of seawater, as a stone statue, with a big sword stuck in his forehead. The only way for him to have resurrected the helmaroc King is either he has mind powers or someone was stupid enough to pull the sword out of his head." Link explains.

Linebeck coughs and he leans forward. "Someone might have."

"What do you mean?" Link asks, his eyebrows rising.

"A sailor, big, boastful one, had announced at the Windfall Bar about a week ago that he was going to sail over to the Greatfish Isle and find this great sunken treasure. I had heard about this "treasure" but knowing who was trapped down there kept me away. But I stayed informed on the guy. A few days past and the sailor still hadn't returned. A couple others sailed out before coming straight back, talking about these ominous black clouds hovering over the place. I was on my way to tell you before taking the detour and you know the rest." Linebeck explained. Once finished, he leaned his chair back again.

Link muttered something about the stupidness of some people before looking back at the others. "Now that we figured out who took them, let's figure out the why."

"Destroy the world plot?" Linebeck sarcastically says.

Link opens his mouth to most likely shout something at Linebeck when Aryll quietly said.

"Bellum."

Link froze and Linebeck's two chair legs that were connected to the floor, slipped, letting Linebeck land on the floor.

"Ouch." He mutters, one eye closed as he rubbed the back of his head. "Repeat what you said Aryll."

"Bellum" She says, stronger. "Could Bellum be involved in this?"

Linebeck freezes as the small eight pointed scar on his back gives a reminder twinge.

"Why would you say that Aryll?" Link asks, while Linebeck stands up, brushing imaginary dust off his shoulders.

"Well, he-"

"She." Linebeck cuts in. "Bellum's a girl."

The siblings stare at Linebeck before Aryll shakes her head. "Where was I? Oh yeah, she had wanted Ciela kidnapped."

"The only problem though Seagull." Linebeck says, using Aryll's nick-name. "Is that Kid here made Bellum poof into sand."

"Unless Bellum was Ganondorf's way to take over the Ocean King world." Link muses, looking thoughtful. "We'll keep Bellum in mind. Good idea Aryll."

Aryll beams at her brother then her face falls. "Big Bro, if Bellum really is back, that means you'll have to watch out for two major enemies." He face sets in determinations. "I'm coming Big Bro. I can handle archery pretty darn good. And if I remember correctly, both bosses can be taken down by them."

"As well I, Kid." Linebeck says, clapping his hand onto Link's shoulder. "This is one adventer you wont be working solo on."

Link nods at Linebeck before turning to Aryll, his face stern. "Aryll, I can't let you come on this journey. You may be fifteen but I will not-"

"You were only eleven when you took down Ganondorf! and thirteen with Bellum!" Aryll shouts in anger. "Don't try and play the age card on me Link!"

"Aryll. You will not come on this rescue mission. I absolutely forbid it. And that's final. I just don't want you getting hurt." Link gives his sister a 'I'm sorry' look before walking out of the room. "Linebeck, prepare your ship. It'll be a lot easier to sail around in that. We leave a hour after dawn."

Aryll stares at the door where Link left before kicking the wall in frustration and yelling out in pain.

"Listen. Seagull." Linebeck whispers, leaning over to Aryll's pointed ear. "You really want to come on this mission?"

Aryll turns to Linebeck and nods rapidly.

"Then do exactly as I say. Go back to the house, if your brother's there, you can either pester him some more, scream at him or stalk up to your room, not giving him any attention. Begin packing for this mission. Then an hour before dawn, sneak down the ship and I'll stow you away. Once we're too far away for us to turn around without a delay, I'll come get you." Linebeck gives a grin. "How does that sound?"

Aryll squeals quietly and hugs Linebeck. "That sounds perfect! Thanks Linebeck!"

"Don't act to happy or your brother will be suspicious." Linebeck warns. Then louder he says "Aryll, Link's your brother. I can't do anything about his decision." He winks at her.

Aryll becomes the sulky teenager again. "But-!" She begins to fake protest.

"No buts. Now get on home." Linebeck waves her to the door.

Aryll gives a loud angry sigh and pounds her way towards home.

Linebeck smirks while rolling up all the maps on the table.

THE NEXT MORNING

"So Kid, Where are we headed anyway?" Linebeck asks, as Link walks on board his ship, dressed in a newer version of his old tunic. It was basically the same except for Link traded the tights for a pair of white pants and his light green undershirt for a white one. A second strap now covers his chest, allowing Link to attach potions and other weapons there.

"I trust you remember the place called the Forsaken Fortress?" Link asks.

Linebeck nods. "But why the fortress? Shouldn't we be heading towards Greatfish Isle?"

"The Helmaroc King lives on the Fortress. It would be a good idea to check there first before heading to Greatfish." Link explains.

Linebeck nods. "Alright then Kid. Set a course for the Forsaken Fortress!"

A few minutes later the S.S. Linebeck roars to life. Linebeck backs the ship out of the harbor expertly and begins sailing.

Aryll, inside a battered old crate, puts a hand on the side to steady herself.

"Here we go. Off on another adventure to rescue Tetra and Ciela." She thinks, settling in for a long ride.