Well here I am again! Sorry for the wait everybody! So without any further adieu I give you Chapter 6! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: You know the drill... I sadly do not own The Legend of Zelda or any of the characters. They are all property of Nintendo.

Chapter 6- Imprisoned Power

Ugh…this whole resurrection thing is getting old. Link thought as he shook his head to clear his thoughts. His vision began to clear up as he looked around. He was lying in the middle of what looked to be some sort of courtyard. It was full of many bushes and flowers; many of which he didn't recognize.

Where am I? Wait…Zelda!

Much to his relief he found her laying a few feet from him. He started crawled over to her shook her gently.

"Zelda. Zelda, come on, wake up."

Her eyes opened, focused on his face, and then widened in surprise

"Link! How are you? You're alive!" Before Link could respond she had sat up and wrapped his neck in a tight embrace. He winced a little as her grip sent a sharp pain coursing through his chest. She instinctively loosened her grasp and pulled back from him.

"How are you alive?!" The excitement practically saturated her voice.

"It's a long story." Link replied with a grin. "I'll explain later. We need to figure out where we are first."

Before Zelda could reply their conversation was interrupted by the sound of heavy footfalls approaching them.

"Halt! Don't move! You're under arrest for trespassing!" They heard a deep voice shout.

Within moments they were surrounded by several armed soldiers. Each of them wore white plate armor with what appeared to be chainmail beneath. Each piece of armor was finely crafted, and edged by a thin border of gold. On their breastplates Link recognized the symbol. It was the same symbol as the emblem on his necklace and his sword.

My sword?!

Link scanned the ground around him and located the sword lying on the ground just a short distance from his feet. Without a second thought he dove for the blade. Upon grasping it in his hand, he quickly stood up, and put himself between Zelda and as many of the soldiers as he could.

"We're not looking for any trouble. Just leave the girl out of this. Whatever our crimes, I'll take her punishment as well."

Good job Farore. I'm getting arrested thanks to a goddess…go figure.

His words were met by the drawing of several swords and the brandishing of several lances. "Drop the sword boy, or we will be forced to hurt you!" Barked one of the soldiers.

Link analyzed the situation, and he had to admit; it looked pretty grim.

Well shit…looks like I'll have to play along.

He slowly returned the sword to the scabbard that hung on his back and raised his hands into the air.

"Alright. I'll come along, but don't harm the girl."

Within an instant the soldiers were upon him. The forced his arms behind his back and tightly secured them with a length of rope. After he had been secured he noticed the soldiers part to allow another to walk through them unimpeded. He wore armor that was similar to that of the other soldiers, but it was much more decorative. He didn't wear a helmet like the others, and because of that Link was able to get a good look at him. His face showed a few signs of aging; just a crease here or there. There was a thin scar that overlapped both of his lips. It looked as though a blade had once come far too close for comfort. That, combined with his short-cut black hair gave him a rather imposing aura.

"Take him to the dungeon, and someone escort her off the castle grounds." Link heard him command the soldiers

A castle?

Moments later Link was being practically dragged away from the courtyard.

"Link! Don't worry! I'll find a way to get you out!" He heard Zelda yell.

Heh…right…I think I just figured out where we are. Those soldiers all had the same crest on their armor as the sword. Rauru said that his friend was from the Hylian Royal Guard. If that's true, then this is Hyrule Castle. Last I heard, then don't take very kindly to trespassers. Yep, I'm screwed…

Link was hauled down several corridors, and then a few flights of stairs. As they descended he could feel the temperature drop, and the air become moist.

Cold and damp; how stereotypical…

He was soon shoved into a small prison cell, but not before his sword was forcefully pulled off of his back and his pockets were thoroughly searched. It looked like it would be just large enough for him to lay in.

"Hope you don't mind it too much here; because you're going to be here for a long time." The guard taunted as he locked the door to the cell.

Link sat down on the small pallet of hay that was in the corner of the cell.

Seriously? I get brought back from the dead twice…for this?! To rot in a prison cell? You've got to be kidding me…

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. After a few moments he had relaxed.

Well, as long as they kept their word and Zelda is ok. That's all that matters. I guess if I'm going to be here for a while I might as well get comfortable. He thought as he laid back on the hay and crossed his arms under the back of his head.

I guess I should get some sleep. I am still pretty beat up, and who knows; maybe Zelda really will figure out a way to get me out of here.

Link soon drifted off to sleep on his bed of hay.

Link was soon torn from his sleep by a loud crash. He jerked his eyes open and looked for the source. He didn't have to look far. There in front of him lay the door to his cell. Its heavy frame had landed inches from his feet. However, he found another sight much more disturbing. Lying, face down, on the door was the guard that had locked him in the cell. A puddle of blood was starting to form beneath him. The bars were bent around his body as if he had hit it with a tremendous amount of force.

What the hell could have done that?! Link thought as he jumped to his feet; instinctively reaching for his sword.

Shit…just my luck…

He didn't have time to think about much more. Suddenly out of the darkness outside of the cell he saw an object flying towards him. He ducked just in time and it sailed over him; crashing into the wall behind him. He glanced back and pieced together that the tangled pile of wood and metal had once been a barrel.

Just what the hell is out there? He thought as he cautiously stepped forward.

He glanced down and noticed that the guard still had a sword strapped to his side. Without a second thought Link knelt down and pulled the sword out of its sheath.

I doubt he needs this anymore anyways.

He didn't take time to inspect the blade, but he could tell that it wasn't the blade he had grown rather fond over the last few days.

He slowly walked to the hole in his cell where his door had once been and looked around. His cell was positioned about halfway down a rather long hallway of cells. If his memory served him well; then he remembered which way he had been brought in. It was quiet, but the silence was abruptly broken by the sound of screeching metal and a scream. He looked in the direction of the sound, but as far as he could see there was nothing. He assumed that the sound had come from around the corner at that end of the hallway.

Well I'm glad that's not in the direction that I need to go…

He quietly stepped out of his cell and began making his way down the hall; away from the direction the noise had come from. He had made it about halfway down the hallway when he heard heavy footfalls behind him. He quickly turned and peered down the torch-lit hallway to find the source. In the dim light he could make out a hulking silhouette moving in his direction. Its head nearly touched the ceiling of the hallway, and Link could faintly see what looked like sparks coming off of the stones above it as it walked.

What is that thing? How the hell did I not hear it get in here?!

Without warning Link suddenly saw two red dots appear about where he guess its eyes should be.

Wait…I've seen this before…dammit…

Without warning the creature began barreling down the hallway in his direction.

You've got to be kidding me! Link thought as he began to sprint down the hallway.

Alright, come on, there was a staircase around here somewhere. He hastily searched the hallway for the staircase that would lead him out of this deathtrap. All the while hearing the pounding of the creature's feet drawing ever closer.

He turned a corner and the staircase he had been searching for came into view. It sat at the far end of the hallway and was built perpendicular to the furthest wall. He would have to turn at the last minute to ascend it, and that would cost him time. Something that he felt he didn't have much of. On top of that it was wooden, and he had a feeling that the creature behind him would have no trouble tearing it down. He sprinted towards the staircase with all of his might. He soon found himself tumbling head over heels right after something large struck him in the center of his back. He scrambled to his feet and continued running towards the staircase. He didn't turn to see how far the creature was from him. He didn't need to. He could hear the creature's heavy breathing, and that spoke more than enough about how close the creature was.

Ahh dammit! I'm almost there! He thought as he neared the staircase.

As he turned to ascend the stairs he could feel the creature's hot breath on his back. It was in that split second that he made a realization.

It hasn't slowed down. It's going to crash into the staircase! These are my only way out of here though, and I can't be stuck down here with this thing. I guess I have no choice. I'm either incredibly brave or just stupid, but this thing has to die…

As his feet hit the wooden stairs time seemed to slow down for him. He tightened his grip on the sword, ascended a few steps, and turned to face the creature. As he did he leapt toward it; raising the sword above his head. The creature just kept charging, apparently blinded by rage. As it was upon him Link heard the wooden steps crack beneath him. He brought the sword down with all of his might; plunging it into the top of the creature's skull. As it entered the creature's head Link saw the red glow in its eyes begin to fade away. Link's feet landed on the creature's broad shoulders, and he used it as a step to leap to the higher levels of the staircase that had not been crushed. As he landed on the stairs he heard the creature slam into the wall below him.

He took a moment to catch his breath before continuing up the stairs.

I had better not hang around. There might be more where that came from.

As he finished his climb up the stairs he found himself in another hallway. It had stained glass windows placed periodically along it, and it was highly decorative. It seemed as though no expenses had been spared in the building of this castle. It took just a moment before the sound hit him. There was a loud commotion going on just outside of the wall that he was beside. A mixture of shouts and metal slamming against metal could be heard.

No…It's can't be. Nobody would be foolish enough to…

His thoughts were broken yet again by the sound of a breaking window. As he looked down the hallway its beauty was marred by a soldier flying through one of the windows and crashing into the wall opposite the window. Link ran to the soldier's side. He was dressed just like the ones that had arrested him in the courtyard. The soldier's eyes were still open, and his breath was shallow. There was a small trickle of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth. As he saw Link crouching beside of him he reached up and grabbed the collar of his tunic. His grip was tight. Tighter than Link thought possible from a dying man.

"Help me. Please. I don't want to die. My family…my little girl." The soldier choked the words out; drowning in his own blood.

The words cut straight to Link's heart. He could tell this man was going to die, and there was nothing he could do to stop it. He felt the soldier's grip loosen and his arm fall from Link's collar. His eyes closed and he breathing ceased.

Link stood up looked out of the broken window. He recognized it as the courtyard where he had been arrested. The area was full of more soldiers just like the one laying behind him. They were all facing off against some sort of creature. It was massive. It stood higher than the tallest tree in the courtyard. It looked a lot like one of the moblins that had attacked Ordon Village, but on a much larger scale. Its legs were long and muscular; in comparison to the short ones he had seen before. It wore a giant black breastplate and a horned helmet to match. To make matters worse, it was massacring the soldiers. If any would get close enough to strike it, it simply batted them away with the massive club it held in one of its hands.

As Linked scan the courtyard he saw something that made his breath catch in his throat. There, in the creature's other hand was Zelda.

How the hell? It doesn't matter. I must protect her! Link could feel a familiar rage growing inside of him. That thing…has Zelda. My Zelda. It dared to hurt her?! It will die!

Before Link realized what he was doing he lunged out of the window and broke into a run towards the creature.

Link's vision began to blur slightly, and then he was surrounded by a bright light.

"I suppose it is time for my gift to you young Link." He heard a voice say.

As the light faded away Link found himself standing in front of the creature. A red aura surrounded his body as he yelled at it: his voice a mixture of his own and that of a familiar female goddess. "Well what are you waiting for?! Bring it on!"

The creature looked down at him and roared in reply. Gladly accepting Link's invitation to fight.