Well I was going to involve an EPIC fight scene, but I decided against it at the last second. You'll see why once you read. I do hope you enjoy it and here is the next part part.
SHOWING MY APPRECIATION TO THE REVIEWERS
DemonsRun: Thank you for reviewing. I agree with you totally. The Imprisoned was actually not as difficult as people thought. But my issue with why he wasn't worthy on the list is because it did take me longer to beat him than the other bosses. Though Ghirahim tastes the cake for being "fabulous." Haha.
skyline: Hahah! Well thank you. I decided in honor of July 4th, I'd post the next chapter. I really hope you like it. I decided to put the epic battle off for one more chapter. But I can tell you, it's worth the wait. Read this chapter and then tell me if Tay and Link solved their differences lol. Bongo-Bongo? Why did you choose him of all the characters?
Elder o/t Ridge: Hehehe, you make it sound like Robin Hood or something. Though I have to admit, I did laugh. Well thank you and I do hope you like this next part. Thank you for being my beta-reader for me during this story. It's greatly appreciated.
-To The Rescue-
"Please, be careful," Princess Zelda said, as she watched the three young men get their weapons and equipment together. Princess Zelda had been with them for a few hours. When she informed them about the Gorons, Link's eyes were now burning with hatred. He was tying his belt to his waist, when he felt a pair of eyes looking at him. Link raised his head, and stared straight into Malon's eyes. She looked scared, as Link rushed to her side. Princess Zelda smiled, when she saw this. She knew they were in love. Link led her from the room, and into a private room.
"Link, I'm frightened," Malon whispered, burying her head into Link's chest. Link wrapped his arms around her, kissing her on the head gently. Link ran one hand down her back, trying to comfort her. He was known for being brave and Malon knew this. It just scared her.
"Hey, I'm still here, right?" Link's question was met with a small nod from her.
"But, what if this time, something goes horribly wrong?" Malon sobbed softly. Link knew she was worried, but he wasn't going to let anything bad happen. Link pulled away, as he looked into her eyes.
"Listen to me, Malon," he whispered. "I will come back to you and when I do, I want to make this a reality." He got down on one knee, and pulled out a black velvet box. Malon's eyes widen, as she raised her hands to her mouth. Link opens the box, revealing a gold ring, with a sapphire colored diamond in the center. "Will you marry me?" Malon gave him a small nod. A huge smile exploded on Link's face, as he pulled the ring from the box and put it on her left hand's ring finger. He then brought her face to his and gave her a sweet, gentle kiss. After a few minutes, Link and Malon pulled apart.
Malon was red, as she took in a few deep breaths. Link's own cheeks were red and he was also taking in deep breaths. He held his hand out to her, as he led her from the room. Colin was finishing up cleaning out the Biggoron Sword. He raised his eyes to Link and flashed him a smile. Talon sat on the couch, and raised his eyes to Link. Tay was with Princess Zelda, as the two were speaking softly. Tay leaned forward and landed a kiss on her right hand. The Princess looked away, blushing wildly. Link smiled, feeling happy that Princess Zelda had found love as well.
"Are you guys ready?" Link whispered, as the other two boys turned to face him. They both nodded, as Link did. "Then let us go." Link was going to save his goron friends and clear his name.
"Link," Princess Zelda called to him. Link turned, as she handed the Ocarina of Time to him. He looked at it and then at her. "It may come in handy." He gave a small nod, as he climbed down the ladder. The other two were already on top of their horses. Link walked over to Epona and rubbed the side of her face. She whinnied happily, as Link mounted on top of her. Talon, Malon and Princess Zelda were standing on the porch of his tree house. He raised his hand to bid them a farewell. Mido watched with the other Kokiri's, as the three men left Kokiri Forest on their horses.
"Please stay safe Link," Mido whispered in a soft voice. Link took the lead, with Colin and Tay behind him, side by side. Link narrowed his eyes, when he caught a glimpse of it in the distance. A black cloud swirled over where Hyrule Castle would stand. His heart constricted, as he felt anger rise inside him. It was happening all over again. However this time, he had two friends helping him.
After the first two days, Link slowed his pace quite a bit, as well as Colin and Tay. Then the undeniable smell of smoke filled their noses. Link directed his attention towards Kakariko Village, as he gasped. It was hidden behind a mountain, but he could see the flames and the sky danced with red, orange, and yellow. Link urged Epona in that direction. Colin and Tay both gasped, as they began to follow him.
"Link, stop!" Tay yelled, as he got side by side and yanked on Epona's reins. She let out a frightened whinny. Link felt her jerk up, as he also fell from her saddle. Tay reached his other arm out and kept Link on Epona. Once Epona settled, Link turned his anger filled eyes to Tay.
"What the hell was that for?" Link demanded. "I almost got hurt because of you!" Tay directed his horse in front of Epona, as he glared at Link.
"You can't go barging in there, Link! Kakariko Village is one of the main bases for Ganondorf!" Tay whispered, looking at him. "If you go in the way you want, you'll no doubt get captured and perhaps executed." Colin watched them both, as he was also looking around to see if anyone noticed them.
"Then how do you propose we do it, Tay? Huh? Give me an answer!" The anger in Link kept rising inside of him. "We can't waste anymore time! We have to save the Gorons! We have to save everyone, even though we are all outlaws now! We have too! Even if they hate us, we must help!" Tay looked at him with shock and admiration.
"You are one amazing man, Link," Tay whispered, as he directed his horse towards a stream. Epona was directed to the stream, so she could drink.
"Why do you say that?" Link looked at him, his anger began to subside. His azure hues stared straight into Tay's emerald orbs. A smile spread across Tay's lips.
"No matter what they call you or what they may think, you're still willing to save them." Tay looked impressed.
'No one should have to suffer under Ganondorf's reign," he whispered, as Epona's head jerked up. Link looked at her, as he then looked in the direction she was. That's when all three boys heard pounding hooves. "Go!" He yelled. The three horses took off along to stream, as the pounding hooves got closer.
"Stop right there!" A familiar voice yelled. Tay turned and saw his father, with an entire army. Tay's eyes widen.
"Don't stop! Link, Colin! Keep going!" Tay's pulled on his horses reins, as he withdrew his sword. His horse whinnied loudly, as it faced the army. Tay's hand trembled, as he tried to calm his nerves. He wasn't going to let Colin or Link get hurt.
"Tay!" Colin screamed, as he looked behind him. Link fought back a grunt, as he heard swords clashing. He urged Epona forward, while Colin stayed right behind him. Link hoped Tay would be okay.
Tay grunted, as his sword clashed against his father. He managed to push his weight against his father, making him fall from the horse. He went after another man, who had two swords. Tay smiled, knowing he didn't have a good grip. He managed to spook the horse, causing it to go up on it's back legs. The man fell off, landing with a thud. Five uniformed soldiers circled around Tay, their swords drawn. Tay dropped his sword, as he raised his hands. His father made his way through the soldiers, as he grabbed Tay by his arm roughly and forced him off.
"Ow," Tay landed on his side, as his father jerked him up by his arm. Tay let out a gasp of pain, staring at his father. He looked at Tay, anger on his face. Tay realized it was an act, but still, it hurt him. His father forced Tay's hands behind him and tied them together. Tay wiggled, until a soldier hit him in the back of the head with the back of a sword. Tay fell unconscious. His father caught him before he slammed to the ground. Tay's father held his tongue, so he wouldn't blow his cover.
"Now I'll deal with this prisoner," he growled, as the other soldiers nodded. "Go tell the Princess that we caught one of them." The group took off towards the Castle, only leaving two behind with his father. He looked at them, as they nodded. "You know the plan, right?"
"Of course, find Link and Colin and help them with the Gorons," one whispered.
"How do we convince them that we are their side?" The other one asked. Tay's father gave a small sigh, as he held his son in his arms.
"I am not sure," he whispered. "If only we could tell him, but he wouldn't believe us." The three men sat there, waiting for Tay to wake up. Link and Colin made sure no one was following them when they both pulled their horses with to slow walk. Link looked back and didn't see anything.
"Damn it," he cursed. "I am going back for him!" Colin raised his head in shock.
"Are you fucking crazy!?"Colin shouted at him, anger in his eyes. "This would give them the chance to capture you! I am not going to have one of my best friends die!"
"While the other one will?" Link questioned him. His words stung Colin, as he squeezed his eyes tightly. A single tear strolled down his cheek, as he turned away from Link. "I'm sorry, Colin." Link's words were soft, as he gave small nod.
"I know you are right though," he replied. "Let us go save Tay." The two of them nodded, as they took off in the direction that they knew Tay was in.
Tay stirred slightly and he moaned. He felt himself bouncing up and down, until he realized he was on a horse. He rubbed the back of his head, when he felt the horse coming to a stop.
"Tay!" His father whispered, as Tay swayed a bit on top of the horse. His father held Tay in place, so he didn't fall of.
"Dad," he moaned, as he rubbed the back of his head. "Ow." He recalled when one of the soldiers hit him and he remembered falling unconscious.
Just before his father could ask another question, they heard pounding hooves heading in their direction. His father and the other two soldiers withdrew swords. Colin and Link came into view, as Link pulled on Epona's reins. She came to a jolted halt, while he eyed them. Colin saw Tay on his father's horse with him.
"Sir," Colin began. "Did you do that to save him?" Tay's father nodded, as he bowed his head.
"I needed my son with me so I could make sure he was alright," he said. "After I knew what he was going to do, I took it upon myself with my two friends here to find you three and join you." His eyes landed on Link, who was looking at the ground. Link didn't say anything, he just listened to what was going on. "Link," his voice was low. Link raised his azure hues and stared at Tay's father with caution. "First of all, I'm sorry."
Link looked at him, totally bewildered. He let out a soft, strangled laugh. Tay's father raised a brow. Anger filled Link's eyes, while he made a fist. "You think apologizing will change anything? Do you think saying sorry will make people forget I supposedly betrayed her majesty when it isn't even her?" The anger in him was too strong for him to compose himself. "Why the hell is everyone thinking saying sorry will help? It doesn't at all! The pain is still there! The hatred people feel for you is so strong! It's unbearable...I busted my ass to save the people of Hyrule and how do they repay me? Branded me as a damn traitor, a damn outlaw!"
Link bowed his head to hide the tears that threatened to fall. He was a warrior, but he couldn't help it if he felt the way he did. Link was under enormous stress and his emotions were out of whack.
He was about to say something, when he was encased in a white light. He screamed in agony falling off Epona. He landed with a thud, as the white light continued to cause him pain. The men gasped, as they turned to the direction of the light. It was Ganondorf on a black horse. He raised his hand, while Link lay on the ground, panting in pain. Colin made his horse stand in front of Link glaring at Ganondorf. Tay's father went to Link's side. Link was in a ball of pain, shuddering and panting heavily. Tay got off his father's horse and managed to pick Link up. His father placed Link in front of him. Tay got on Epona, trying to calm her down.
"Now isn't this interesting," Ganondorf smiled, as he stared at them all. "The hero and his band of hoodlums. Tay, I am disappointed in you most of all. Do you realize that I would have made you something more?" Tay glared at him defiantly.
"I'd rather be an outlaw than work for a murderous scum like you," he growled. "You killed his Royal Majesty 7 years ago, you murderous ass!" Colin looked at Tay with shock hearing this. He knew his Royal Majesty was killed 7 years ago, but never knew who did it. It all made sense now. Ganondorf glared at Tay, raising his electricity encased hand.
"Tay! You gotta move," Colin grabbed Epona's reins and managed to pull the two of them out the way, missing the electricity by a few inches. Tay let out a gasp, as he glared at Ganondorf, who was frowning at Colin. He had to do something about him. Colin seemed like he was a major threat to his plans.
Link grunted raising his pain filled hues to the scene before him. He narrowed them at Ganondorf, not knowing what he could do. He focused on his magic and cast Nayru's Love around him, Tay's father, and the horse. Link doubled over in pain, as Ganondorf glared at him.
"So you are still conscious, are you?" Ganondorf asked, his voice dripping with venom. Link took a deep breath, biting his lower lip. An image of Malon entered his mind. Link removed his sword from it's sheath. Colin placed his horse beside Tay's father, with Tay on the other side, riding on Epona. Link groaned, when he noticed Nayru's Love fading, but he just needed enough time to gather his thoughts, his wit, and now the showdown with the evil king was about to begin.
Author's Note: Ganondorf is finally there! This story is almost over. I am so proud of myself. This was my first Legend of Zelda story. So please tell me what you think.
Question:So tell me what is your favorite thing about July 4th? Yes, it is not a LoZ question this time around.
For me, it's being around family and friends and celebrate our independence and our freedom! I had my big meal for lunch and then had cupcakes for dessert. Yummy, lol. Happy Fourth of July. Tune in next time, thanks!
