Chapter 4

Nabishna rode on a black stallion with the Gerudo sunstone on its forehead. The common Hylian was afraid of Gerudo raiders and as such killed them whenever the opportunity arose. Nabishna would have to get some normal clothes at the outpost quickly. "At least at the mercantile," she thought "they like us because we bring good trade. I better bring something worth trading for." She pulled back on the reigns of her horse. She had seen out of the corner of her eye a rare red Poe. This was her chance. Nabishna rode quickly toward the Poe and sliced it with her saber, capturing it in an empty bottle. "This will do quite nicely in trade." With renewed confidence, she rode through the gates of castle town and into the mercantile.

A hefty man looked at Nabishna, "You here to raid?"

"No sir. I come in peace and I was hoping to strike a deal with you." She pressed the Poe bottle onto the counter. "This Poe for some clothes." She was direct. She knew how to handle these guys.

"A fine specimen. Freshly caught too, not one of those old ones that get stored away for years. It's a deal." He took the Poe bottle and brought back four pairs of clothes, plus a new bottle.

"I'm glad you remembered the bottle," she said, "We have few bottles in Hyrule - and people have 'forgotten' before." The man chuckled and Nabishna left.

King Chibale came riding into town on a horse very similar to Nabishna's, only his horse was more highly adorned. Chibale rarely left the fortress. Most days were filled with hearty greetings and adoration. It simply didn't occur to him that Hylians would hate him with such passion. So, he came riding into town without any idea of the kind of 'welcome' he would get.

People stared with shock (which Chibale naturally mistook for awe), at him and his black stallion. Children ran into their houses. The guards came out, not that they would do much except stir up the crowd. "Who goes there Gerudo scum!" Chibale looked surprised. He had never been called scum before.

He stammered, "Excuse me? I am not entirely sure why you call me this but I am looking for a lady…"

The guards cut in "There's no lady here for you! We know what you want. These women are free people and they won't be kidnapped by the likes of you. What do you want with our women anyway? You who surrounds himself with women everyday!"

The King was again astonished "How dare you speak to ME that way, you insolent bastard!" The king had lost his temper and his angry voice echoed through the town. Nabishna, now dressed as a Hylian, recognized his voice. She came out of the shop and called out, "King Chibale what on earth are you doing here?" King Chibale looked relieved to see her and totally ignored the guard's threats. "Nabishna! I was looking for you I want you to…" A Guard poked him with his spear and Chibale turned around angrily ready to strike these guards who had been so insolent. One of the soldiers spoke "Leave…. leave the lady alone…" He cringed and was obviously frightened of the 6ft 5" king. Nabishna stepped forward and spoke to the guards in a conciliatory tone, "Thank you gentlemen," she bowed "But this man is not a threat to me. He is the king of the Gerudo people, yes, but I assure you he means no harm." The guards, thankful for an excuse to retreat without losing what little face they had to begin with, ran back into their cabins and tripping over their own feet in the process.

Nabishna dragged Chibale to a quiet corner of the street. "What are you DOING here?" Chibale was expecting a more gracious hello "Well I… I want you to come back with me." Nabishna looked confused. "I know it's fast but… that night we danced I was going to ask you to stay but…" She finished his sentence "But I left early… Because I couldn't take it to say goodbye." King Chibale nodded with understanding "I want you to come back to the fortress with me and… and well… Would you marry me?"

It was everything Nabishna could hope for. The king - was a king. She loved him even though she had only known him for the shortest of times. If she was queen by his side she would be able to stay in the fortress and she would be a ruler.

"Of course I will… How could I refuse?" She giggled and Chibale gave a sigh of relief. The two mounted their horses and rode together out of town. The bewildered Hylian townspeople watched as they began their journey back to the fortress.