here's the new chapter! late but as promised!
and rewritten!
chapter 4 the beginning of the end of hyrule
The next weeks were filled with silence and sadness as the kingdom mourned the loss of their queen. Many didn't wear anything but black for this time. And the funeral was this day.
Princess Zelda, their close friends, and her brothers sat together in the great hall. Not knowing how to help, Damyin decided to invite Fado and Laruto to the castle. The two Hylian natives helped as much as they could to console the siblings, but to no avail.
It was hopeless.
"Your majesties!" A shout came from the entrance to the hall. A royal guard, Allistar's father, waited at the entrance. "The funeral has begun." He said briskly and exited, sending his son a glance.
Allistar was born into a long line of Hyrule knights in service to the King. Long had he trained to uphold his family's name and honor. He trained hard and suthly and was assigned to his charge Prince Link.
Damyin was the current Gerudo male as per the race's legends. The King did not know of the Lore and such, did not question the dark Gerudo's entrance a fortnight ago. The Queen and her children knew as Damyin had explained his existence as well to his fellow retainers. Thus the royal family banished said Gerudo from the land.
Alcid, the last Sheikah in existence, was given asylum after a group of Gerudo bandits attacked Kakoriko Village when he was but five years. As thanks, he pledged his service to the royal family. As had his ancestors before him. He held animosity towards Damyin until an incident in Lon Lon Ranch changed his views.
The siblings and their friends arose and walked out to the royal gardens. A beautiful gold filigree casket sat in the middle with the citizens of Hyrule around it. Impa
began to sing a lament for the queen.
"The darkness calls
but you enter light
life has withered
but everlasting life awaits
you have been called to the halls of your ancestors
and there they shall keep
your God has called you home
And there you shall sleep in peace and rest"
She ended strong with tears falling. Many gathered were holding back from bawling. Afterwards many paid their condolences.
"You shall make a fine queen Zelda." Her father stated as the Goron king Link II came forward, offering her father an arm gesture. He bowed and left the garden.
The Zora queen Rito was next.
"I am so sorry for queen Tetra's death." She spoke softly to the princess her long time childhood friend.
"It is quite alright your majesty. She will be missed but not forgotten." Zelda said with head bowed. Choking back as tears stung her eyes.
An envoy from Kokiri Forest came up and looked at Edwedd, silent understanding passing between them.
"The Great Deku Tree and I express great condolences for your Queen's death. To all of you." Edwedd walked to the Kokiri and wrapped his arms in a silent begging for comfort from his friend. And the hug reciprocated.
"Thank you Mido." He sobbed into his tunic.
"I know little sprout, we all are aggrieved for your family."
"Thank you so much." Mido looked to the princess and prince.
"You are most graciously welcome your majesties." Mido bowed his head and said goodbye to Edwedd.
"You are all invited, dear friends, to the coronation tomorrow evening." Her father stated. The royals of Hyrule all nodded and left the royal family. Rito and Link II lingering a few seconds.
Zelda left and walked numbly to her room and fell asleep on her bed. Dreading the morn.
Next Morning
Zelda woke up as the handlers walked in to dress her. A beautiful white and silver gown. Complete with gloves, jewelry, and headpiece. She walked gracefully to the throne room and there awaited her fate.
The room was decorated grandly, guests to match stood in conversation waiting for the festivities to begin. Her brothers and friends, Allistar, Damyin and Alcid, stood at the foot of the stairs.
Link and Edwedd walked to her at the door. They gave her a hug and walked back. Link hesitating when his sister looked unsure.
"You look troubled." Link started, unsure to continue.
"I feel that this was too soon to pass." Zelda answered.
"Mother would have wanted you to have ascended later, but what did she always tell us?" Link responded confidently.
"God has a plan, and you are never forgotten." Zelda smiled and recited as if it were yesterday.
"Exactly, now get your royal butt out there! And chin up, the funeral was yesterday." He walked off to his spot on the stairs.
Trumpets filled the air as Impa announced her arrival. Zelda walked to the stairs and kneeled before Impa and her father.
"Today I christen Zelda, queen of Hyrule!" The crowd cheered as Impa held the King's Sword and gave it to the King. Positioning it in front of Zelda's face in both hands.
Impa kneels as the king steps forward.
"Do you swear to protect this kingdom from evil and corruption as you so live?" Her father began.
"I do so swear!" Zelda spoke strongly. Hand over her heart.
"And do you swear to rule as a just and noble queen?" He spoke
"I do so swear!" She spoke again. Heart pounding in her chest.
"Then by the power invested in me, by God and the court, I crown thee. Zelda, Queen of Hyrule!" He shouted to the room. As she donned the crown and the King's Sword, she slowly turned and stood before her subjects. As their new queen.
A sudden swinging of the throne room doors caught the attention to the guard. Collapsed on the floor, armor rent, and sword bent. Shallow breathing and wheezing were all he made.
Zelda and her brothers rushed to him. He whispered to them a horrifying message:
"Your kingdom is mine, little princess. I will take it by force and raize the castle to the ground. I will build my own over it's broken and burned rubble. Prepare what little
you have as protection against me. As I approach as he breathes his last..."
The room is silent as quakes shake the hall.
Ganondorf has returned...And with it, Hyrule's destruction. The doors burst open as a Moblin plants its spear in the fallen guard. Attacking the queen without hesitation.
Zelda strikes him down with one swing, casting a protective barrier on the entrance to the throne room.
Zelda shouted but was interrupted as a Bokoblin bounced on the shield.
'It has begun...As it was written, now shall be done'
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