Org. XIII Recruits Chapter 3
"AGGGH! STUPID DAMN CUCKOOS!" Xalura and Larxene yelled furiously, chasing the energetic white chickens around the streets of Kakariko Village, leaping over fences and crashing into crates. Xemnas had sent Marluxia, Larxene, and their apprentices to Hyrule for their mission. Having had experience with that world, Shaxra and Xalura decided that Kakariko would be a good starting point. And, Xalura being Xalura, when the Cuckoo lady said that she would give them 50 rupees if they brought back all her Cuckoos, she had jumped at the offer. Larxene had been happy to help once her apprentice had explained to her what a rupee was.
Shaxra, on the other hand, was calmly lounging in the branches of a tree, munching on an apple. She was enjoying the beautiful weather; it was a warm day with a slight breeze turning the village windmill. The sky was clear blue with just a few fluffy white clouds, encouraging the villagers to walk about. Marluxia was reclining against the tree's trunk, watching his two companions' wild Cuckoo chase with an amused expression.
"Stop stuffing your face and help me!" Xalura shouted up at her sister.
Shaxra raised an eyebrow. "Well, while you've been chasing Cuckoos, I've been talking to the villagers and I think I know where Link is."
"Well, aren't you special," Xalura mocked.
Shaxra leapt down from the tree and continued talking as if she hadn't heard the snide comment. "We're lucky; Xemnas sent us to a point in time before Link drew the Master Sword for the first time. That means he and Zelda are still kids."
"Stellar. So where is he?"
"I believe he's currently in Zora's Domain."
"I want to ride Epona there!!"
Shaxra rolled her eyes. "She'll probably only come to Link. Besides, we can't actually enter Zora's Domain with a pony."
"Thanks for pointing out the obvious."
"No problem."
Marluxia and Larxene stared at each other with equally puzzled looks. Having never known the greatness that is Ocarina of Time, they had absolutely no clue what their apprentices were talking about.
As night began to fall, the four companions walked out of Kakariko and onto Hyrule Field. Reddish-orange sunlight coated waving plains of grass, and Death Mountain loomed imperiously on the horizon at their backs.
Xalura immediately whistled Epona's Song. She glared when Shaxra gave her a look. "What? It was worth a shot." Not surprisingly, nothing happened.
"Well, let's get walking," Larxene commanded. She smirked. "Xalura tells me this Link fellow is a great swordsman. I'd like the chance to take him on."
"We'll ALL contribute to the mission, Larxene," Marluxia said curtly.
"Who the hell put you in charge, you pansy!?"
Shaxra and Xalura sighed and started to walk, dragging their bickering masters along with them.
"So, will we take Marluxia to visit Kokiri Forest?" Xalura inquired.
Shaxra raised her eyebrows. "Are you kidding? We'd NEVER get him out of there!"
Xalura grinned. "That's true," she remarked dryly. "What with all the fun new plants to experiment on."
Shaxra laughed, then glanced at the setting sun. Her eyes narrowed. "We should hurry. We don't want to be caught out on the Field at night."
No sooner had she spoken then Stalchildren began to pop out of the ground.
"AGGHHH! I hate skeletons!!" Shaxra yelped. "C'mon, you guys, let's speed it up!"
Though the others didn't share Shaxra's aversion to anything undead, they were quite willing to match her increased speed, and they swiftly arrived at the waterfall hiding the entrance to Zora's Domain. Xalura whistled Zelda's Lullaby, and as the waters parted the four of them leapt into the sanctuary of the watery realm, landing in an undignified heap. Once they had managed to untangle themselves, they gazed around with awe. Zora's Domain was quite beautiful. Placid, clear blue-green waters lapped against the rare pieces of land, where a few plants bravely tried to flourish. Reflected sunlight made swirling, mesmerizing patterns against the rocky walls.
Needless to say, all the Zoras were staring at them. It wasn't often that they received visitors. And Marluxia and Larxene were giving as good as they got, staring right back. After all, it wasn't everyday that you saw blue humanoids with webbed feet, long fins on their arms, fish eyes, and what appeared to be a tail coming out of the backs of their heads.
"What the hell are those creatures?" Larxene asked.
"They're Zoras, fish people. Try not to insult anyone," Shaxra replied dryly
A young Zora girl swam up to the four companions. "Who are you?" she asked inquisitively.
"Just travelers getting away from the Stalchildren," Xalura answered.
The girl grinned. "Well, then welcome to Zora's Domain! I am Princess Ruto; my father rules here."
"Your Highness," Marluxia interrupted, "we're looking for someone. A blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy in a green tunic with a fairy companion."
Ruto's smile grew wider. "Ah, you mean my fiancé, Link! I shall escort you to him."
'Fiancé?' Larxene mouthed at her apprentice.
'Don't ask,' Xalura mouthed back.
Ruto lead them out of the main chamber to a giant pool that contained the largest, most disgusting fish they had ever seen. Standing in front of the fish was a blonde, green-clad boy with a fairy circling around his head and a sword and shield strapped to his back.
"Link! Lord Jabu Jabu! We have guests!" Ruto called, splashing up to them. Without warning, the giant fish opened its' mouth and swallowed Link and the Zora princess!
The four Nobodies just stared for about 30 seconds until Larxene muttered "Oh, you've gotta be fing kidding me."
Marluxia heaved a sigh and said wearily, "I suppose we have to go after them now, don't we?"
"Yep," Shaxra and Xalura replied in deadpan tones.
2 hours later
"DAMN IT, WHERE ARE THEY?" Larxene yelled irritably, her temper completely shot after wandering around the slimy, stinking interior of Jabu Jabu for more than an hour.
"How the hell should I know?" Marluxia snapped.
Their apprentices glared at them for their raised voices; the 2 younger Nobodies were also starting to feel their tempers fray.
"We should just return to Castle Oblivion and tell Xemnas we couldn't find the damn kid," Larxene grated.
Marluxia raised an eyebrow. "For once, not a half-bad idea".
"Guys!! We can't just leave them here!" Shaxra protested.
"Yes we can," was Xalura's reply.
Before the discussion could escalate into a full-blown verbal battle, Link's fairy flew up to the group.
"Thank goodness I found you! Link and Princess Ruto were starting to worry," she piped in her annoyingly high-pitched voice.
"They were worried about us?" Marluxia stated, looking a bit confused.
"Yeah! Link and the Princess found Zora's Sapphire and left Jabu Jabu half an hour ago," Navi responded.
Instantly, four pairs of hands smacked against four foreheads.
"I can't believe we wasted all this time searching for them," Larxene muttered.
"Don't worry! I'll lead you guys out!" Navi cheerfully responded.
30 minutes later
The four Nobodies finally emerged from Jabu Jabu, the two older ones about ready to strangle a certain Hero of Time. However, Link had already departed, leaving behind a most displeased Zora princess.
"We were supposed to be engaged!" Ruto shouted, stamping a foot as angry tears flew from her face. "How dare he just leave like that!"
The Nobodies exchanged glances. "Shall we just go back to headquarters?" Marluxia asked dryly. Three silent nods were the only answer he needed.
AN: I had a TON of fun writing this chapter, so I hope everyone enjoys it. Next chappie will be Lexlia, Zexion, Kalix, and Xaldin in the world of Heroes. But, since college starts in a little over a week, it will probably be over a month before I update.