Hey folks. It's that time of the... well, year... again, when I get to update. It's been faaaaaaaaaar to long since last time. Mostly due to exams and scout camp, but also - in part - due to me being uninspired. For those of you who want a recap, keep on reading. For those who won't, jump down to the chapter. From the start: Froge was being chased by a group of soldiers, when he was about to be killed. He managed to escape an even take out most of the soldiers, but was then caught by the General. Just before the General had a chance to kill Froge, Link decided to drop by. He took out the General and Froge followed him back to his hideout. Here, Froge told that he was searching for the legendary hero. Link tells his story, about how his sister was kidnapped and murdered, how he failed to save her, and how he has been helping others while fighting Ganon ever since.
The next morning, Froge hears something disturbing while down in the front yard. That a general and soldiers has the area surronded. He hurries back to Link's place, but to late. Link is already held up by a goon. Froge makes his way to the back of the building where he finds the General. But this general is unlike anything he has seen before - he feels regret. While Froge talks with him, Link kills the goon, defeats another two enemies, only to be pinned down by snipers. Suddenly they stop, but Link waits another minute before leaving. He takes the General by surprise as he jumps down, kicking him in the head. And that's where we are now.
Chapter 10:
Link landed gracefully next to Froge. He had just kicked over the general holding Froge hostage after being pinned down by snipers. Now he stared at the general who slowly got up. Link readied himself, but Froge placed a calming hand on his shoulder. Link looked at Froge who shook his head. Link opened his mouth to object, then closed it and nodded. They both turned to the general who had gotten to his feet.
"That was a fine attack" the general said. There was no trace of deceit or lie. The general looked at them, the anguish back in his green eyes. Link gasped. He had not expected to ever see a general feeling regret. Froge was not nearly as surprised. He had, after all, seen it already. "But enough about your attack, you two need to get away as soon as possible."
"Huh?" Link said, not believing his ears.
"It's okay" Froge said. Link looked back at him, wondering. "This young man doesn't feel any allegiance to Ganon. He might work for him, but that's all. He do not have the same passion for Ganon's cause as some of the younger recruits."
Link looked back at the general. It wasn't until now that Link had a time to really look at him. The General had styled dark hair, quite unlike Link's own blond, unruly hair. His green eyes were a perfect reflection of his own blue. They were about the same height and body stature. "Is it true?" he finally asked.
The general nodded. "Yes" he said, confirming once more. "But we have to be quick about it. It can't be long before..." The general was cut short by an interruption.
"Chief, are you there?" a voice sounded from out of nowhere. It took a moment for Link and Froge to identify the scrambled voice as that of a voice sounding over a communication device.
The general lifted the communicator to his mouth. "Yes, I'm here" he said.
"We lost track of the subject" the voice sounded again. "Are you okay?"
The General stood still for a moment, thinking about his next move. Then he looked at Link and Froge, his eyes sending a silent prayer. "Yes, I'm fine." After a brief moment he added: "And I got the fugitives."
Link eyes widened. He was about to attack, when Froge held him back. The old man was surprisingly strong and Link couldn't break his grasp. "Play along" he whispered. "He's trying to save our skin." Link stopped struggling, as he understood.
"Are you sure, sir?" the soldier said.
"Yes, I'm sure. Now get over here and..." The General didn't finish his sentence. Instead he threw the communicator away and pulled forth his gun, aiming at the still flying device and fired. The bullet penetrated the device and shattered it.
Link stared in awe as the General turned to them. "Okay, we don't have much time, so listen up" he began to explain. "I don't know who you are, and you don't know me. Let's keep it at that for now. What's important is that the other soldiers will be here soon. When they arrive, you will be captured for real and brought before Ganon. Neither of us wants that to happen. So you are going to knock me out and flee. I don't care where and I don't want to know either. But you need to get as much distance between yourselves and this city as possible. If Ganon catches you... It'll be the end of you."
The General stopped his speech. Link looked at him, only to be met by a pair of serious eyes. "But what about you?" he asked.
"I'll be fine" the General said. "I've proven my worth to Ganon before, and I'll redeem myself by leading the investigation for you. That way, I'll have a chance of aiding you further." The General looked down.
"But..."
"No buts, Link" Froge said. "Sometimes, you have to let others save themselves. You can't rescue everyone."
At the mention of Link's name, the General's head raised. "Link?"
Both Link and Froge turned. "Yeah..." Link said slowly.
The General said nothing, just looked at Link. "Is it... Is it you, Link?" Link and the General looked at each other. Link felt something familiar about this guy, but he couldn't place it. "I'm glad to see what you have grown up to" he said. "You always were helping the rest of us. Even those older than yourselves." He held a small pause. "If you have the option of helping everyone, then take it, Link. If anyone can make a difference, it's you." Link and the General looked at each other, Link in wonder. "Now knock me out." Not hesitating a second, Link pulled back his fist and planted a punch right in the General's face.
So that's it. What will happen next? Who is this General and how does he know Link? I can answer the last one but I'm not going to yet.instead, I'll let you wonder as to when the next update comes. Ain't I just the best?