Sorry it is a little late, but here is chapter four! Enjoy!
Ah, and finally, we find ourselves at the part of my story where things start to get interesting. After Vaati met up with Zelda and Link (although the hero was unexpected), there was not much that happened the few following days. Of course, I trained Vaati in sword art and taught him about the demon race, but that was about it. It wasn't until after four days that things started to get interesting. But why don't you experience it for yourself?
These last few days have been fairly uneventful, I have to say. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much to begin with, but this is just absolutely dull. And there really isn't much to do around here other than clean, teach Vaati, or just read, and none of those appeal to me at the current moment. Truthfully, if I could have I would have gone into Castle Town to cause destruction. But that wouldn't work out in the end now would it?
Currently, all I am doing right now is lounging on the couch that is in the main living area, just staring at the design that are on the wall. Not the most fun thing in the world, but better than anything I can think of. But my staring was interrupted as I heard three knocks on the door. Thank goddess, something to do. I got up and started walking to the door, a little thankful I haven't changed out of the butler costume from earlier this morning when I went walking. I tidy up my appearance quickly before opening the door. To my surprise, it is the princess.
"Princess Zelda, what a lovely surprise. Whatever brings you to our doorstep on such a fine day?" I ask her as I step aside to allow her in. Once she is in, I close the door and face her.
"Actually, I was hoping to speak to Lord Gufu. Is he in?" She asks. A tinge of suspicious arises in my, but I don't dare allow her to see it. I'll have to make sure to keep an eye on her for now.
"Of course, my lady. Allow me to take you to him, if you will follow me," I said and started to walk to where Vaati was. As we walked, nothing was said, but there were many thoughts running through my head as to why she was here. I couldn't be completely sure why she was here though, and I couldn't quite figure out why.
"I never did catch your name, by the way. May I ask for it?" Zelda asks as we walk. I tense up only for a moment as I remember Vaati and I never did come up for an alias for myself. I quickly come up with one for myself, and make a mental note to tell Vaati it.
"Oh, allow me to apologize for not properly introducing myself, my lady, I must have forgotten. You can call me Rahim," I say, mentally kicking myself for coming up with such an uncreative name. Really, a mind this brilliant could only come up with the second half of my actual name was a little pathetic, but it isn't like Zelda knows my actual name.
"Oh! What a unique name, I haven't heard anything like it," she tells me. I stop walking when we approach the door that leads to the room Vaati is in. I give the door a few loud knocks and say, "Lord Gufu, may I come in?" Normally I would have just entered, but of course a butler couldn't just walk into the room his master is in while there is company. Plus, I had to let Vaati know somehow that he has an act to put up.
"Yes, come in," he says. I open the door and say, "We have an unexpected guest. Princess Zelda is here to visit you, my lord," I say and step aside as to allow her to enter. I see a shocked look passes his features but it quickly goes away. He stands up at his desk and walks to greet her.
"Princess, what an unexpected pleasure. Whatever can I do for you today?" he asks. As she approaches him though, she seems to be giving him a glaring look.
"I would like to talk to you, if you have the time," she says, and Vaati gives me a quick look, too fast for Zelda to notice though.
"Of course. Please, allow me to take you to the drawing room. I'll have tea prepared for us while we talk," Vaati says, and starts walking in that direction. Zelda follows him, and I head to the kitchen to prepare the beverages for him while, once again, thoughts started to run through my head, but this time it was about why she wanted to talk to him. I wasn't nearby them, so I couldn't eavesdrop. I guess I will have to wait for Vaati to tell me afterwards. I quickly finish the tea and prepare it to bring it to the two. Once I get there, I knock on the door, signaling my presence. I am allowed in, and I serve them tea.
"Allow me to leave and give you some privacy," I say, and turn to leave when Zelda interrupts me.
"Actually, could you stay? I was hoping to speak to the both of you, actually," she says. Suspicious once again runs through me as I say, "Of course." I stand at the side of the couch Vaati is.
"Now, what do you wish to speak about?" Vaati asks. He leans back and sips on the tea I made. Zelda too takes a drink before saying, "You see...after you left, I had a feeling that I knew you from somewhere. I was going through the history books we keep in the library when I happened to find something," she said, and took a serious look. Vaati and I glanced at each other quickly before returning our gazes to the princess.
"I do not understand, princess," Vaati says, and I can hear a little tinge of nervousness in his voice. I too have to say I am nervous as well. Neither of us have no idea as to what the princess found, and we both know that the castle has much more information on the past history than the general public.
"You can drop the act, Vaati, " she hisses, and Vaati's face loses the little colour it had. My own blood runs cold at the mention of Vaati's actual name coming from Zelda's mouth. She puts the cup down and says, "I figured out who you really are, demon. Now, I don't know why you are here, or why you have a demon at your side, but you are going to tell me now, or else I'll have all the guards on you," she says, practically spitting out the words. He sighs deeply and sits back, completely dropping the noble act.
"Well, this was sooner than expected, but I guess you had to figure it out sometime, now didn't you, Zelda?" he says in a much more sinister tone, the one that I am used to hearing. He smirks at her before continuing, "I won't tell you my plans though. That would just ruin the fun," he says to her, looking her in the eye and still holding the smrk up. She glares at him and says, "You're playing a game you are not winning, Vaati. I know that you have little to no power if you are in that form. I could have the entire Hylian Guard on you in a moments notice and you would be powerless to stop them.
"Ha! You act like I don't have an ace up my sleeve. You think I don't know that? Do you honestly believe that I would leave myself defenseless, princess? I have my own means of protecting myself, so go ahead and attack me. I would simply love to see Hyrule's own princess cause destruction throughout her capitol city," he says in a threatening and confident tone. I too give a small smirk and nod my head in agreeance. It would make me very ecstatic to see the scenario Vaati just describe. And he is right. He does has his own defense; me, as well as his now more wide knowledge of the art of sword play.
"Besides, do you think the town will agree on every word you say? Don't forget how beloved I am throughout this city. They will try to defend me, afterall, they believe they know me in and out. I seriously doubt they will believe that I am the demon that has, multiple times, caused absolute destruction on Hyrule and usurped the throne from their princess. What is your word against mine right now?" At Vaati's words, I feel pride rise up inside me that I am the partner of someone who is as manipulative and sinister as me. Not quite, but close, afterall, no one can surpass the brilliance of myself.
"You look a little defeated, princess. I have to say I do so enjoy it," Vaati says, and she does indeed look qutie defeated. She huffs and stands up. She begins to walk out, but stops and says, "This is not over, Vaati. I will figure out what your plans are, as well as why you have a demon in your service. Don't think this is over, and don't you dare try anything." Vaati lets out a short laugh, but doesn't respond. She leaves without another word, and he still remains silent. I am not sure if he is feeling victory, or fright, however. His words and demeanor suggest victory, but I know him well enough to know that might not be the case.
"If you will excuse me," I say in a rather hushed tone. Vaati glances over at me quickly, surprised, but before he can say anything, I leave and shut the door behind me. I walk quicker than usual, and I enter the main living area, where I see Zelda about to leave.
"Zelda," I call out to her, and she stops and turns around.
"What do you want?" she says, giving me the same glare she gave to Vaati just moments ago. I walk down the grand staircase that leads to where she was standing and look down on her. I open my mouth to speak, but she interrupts me.
"Listen, I don't know your plans, but heed my warning. I will figure out what he is doing, and I will figure out why you are here. I don't know who you are, but I will figure out why Vaati needs you," she says with sinisterism.
"You act like I care," I say, talking in a darker tone, and I give her a threatening look, to which she gulps and says nothing.
"But...I guess it isn't my business what you do now, is it?" I say, and she gives me a mixed look of surprise and confusion, and again, doesn't say anything.
"Let me just tell you this, princess," I say, sounding even more threatening, so much that it surprises me a little bit, but I think nothing of it now.
"If anything happens to Vaati, I would prepare for serious destruction." She remains silent for a moment before saying, "If you will excuse me." She turns back and leaves.