Chapter 11: Odolwa

Standing behind the large wooden door was, as Dreek called him, Odolwa. All that Link took notice of was that he was bigger than he would have thought he would be, standing at twice the height of the average adult human.

By looks, Odolwa would be what some may call an Amazon warrior. He wore nothing but a brown loincloth but the rest of his body was covered in strange paint formations and circles. He also seemed to be wearing a mask that looked like his actual face, moving in the way that a face did. It had brightly coloured feathers sprouting out of the top that gave him a ceremonial look to him. He held a kite-shaped shield in one hand and a long sword in the other, held behind his back.

The sound of the door opening seemed to have gotten his attention as he now turned to get a look at who had entered his lair. He only saw the deku as Tatl had immediately flew off to look for the princess. She eventually found her in the corner cowering away in fear behind strong vines that acted like bars.

Tatl darted straight down there once she was sure it was her and was able to get a better look at her. Despite the fact she had been in here for a few days now, she was still well dressed and not looking too uncomfortable. She was quite small for a princess, but still elegant as she wore a beautiful dress covering most of her body. Her long hair, which was a long chain of woven leaves, fell behind her to the point where it nearly trailed along the ground yet even this showed signs of elegance and hadn't been worn down by stress or discomfort.

Somehow feeling that Odolwa was not looking at her anymore, the princess turned around to see what might be going on and quickly noticed the glowing fairy coming towards her. Her immediate reaction was to cower away again, thinking this was another servant of Odolwa come to torture her but the sight of Tatl slowing down to not seem menacing calmed her and allowed her to be greeted.

"Princess? Oh I'm so glad you're safe." Tatl said, sighing with relief.

"I don't mean to sound rude, but who are you?" The princess asked.

"Oh, forgive me. My name is Tatl. I'm here with Commander Dreek who has-"

"Dreek is here? Where?" The princess asked, shock overcoming her.

"Over there, by the main door. He's come to rescue you." Tatl explained.

The princess almost flinched at hearing what Tatl had said. She wasn't prepared to hear that it was Dreek who had come to save her. She expected a small crew of specialists, or even her father with a squad of his own, but not Dreek on his own.

"No. He shouldn't have come." She muttered to herself. "Dreek! Get out of here! I am ordering you to leave!"

Dreek wasn't listening. He was too busy focusing on the large Amazon warrior looming over him. Having taken out his own spear to combat the much larger sword, both combatants knew what was to come and now it was simply a matter of when it was going to occur.

While Link would have much preferred to fight this battle himself, and probably do much better than the deku as well, his most recent injury would hold him back so he had no choice but to commandeer this body and fight in this form.

Allow me. Link suggested simply.

The suggestion quickly became hollow as when he tried to move forwards to begin, he found that the body was not moving and that he did not have control.

"This is my fight. I will not permit you to take it from me."

Defiantly walking to meet his foe, Link was forced to fall back and watch the seemingly brave soldier go to battle. This should have made Link worried as bravery would show Dreek was standing up to all things, including Link, but instead it brought happiness to Link's face. It had worked. He had the soldier he wanted back, all he needed to do now was put him under his control.

Odolwa had obviously accepted the challenge as he now held his sword and shield out in front to ready himself for battle. He mad no other movements, though, until Dreek advanced faster and leapt up to stab him in the gut. It came as a surprise to all when Odolwa seemed to suddenly vanish from sight and let Dreek continue through the air and land further than he anticipated.

Before anyone had the time to comment on this, Odolwa reappeared behind where Dreek landed and attempted to slice him in two with his large sword, but was denied this pleasure as Dreek had somehow managed to dodge the strike.

Magic? Link briefly asked

"No. Incredible speed."

As if knowing what was being said, Odolwa gave a demonstration of his speed by covering the whole distance of the large room as a blur in less than a second. Running back to give another strike, Dreek prepared himself and leapt into the blow with his spear, locking their weapons together.

Taking the moment, Dreek swung with the other side of his spear to slash the face but failed in this as he was thrown back by the shield Odolwa held on his other arm. It then took his quick reactions to dodge another sword swing as he landed which, in turn, gave him the successful chance of stabbing one of Odolwa's legs.

Leaping back to avoid the random stamping of Odolwa, Dreek did what he could to look around quickly and find anything that could help him turn the battle to his advantage. Nothing showed itself until he looked behind him to see another flower used for flight and also for cover. He would use that later.

You are too weak. Link suddenly stated. You don't have the strength to take this creature down by yourself. I need my body back.

"No! This is my battle."

Why? Why is this your battle?

Odolwa had now regained his footing, although lost his speed from the wound inflicted upon his leg, and began again at the attempts of slicing the deku in pieces. Only just realising this in time, Dreek continued his art of avoiding the attacks and doing what he could to try and get in any kind of opening. Failing to find one, he settled for another stab at the leg to give him some time to back off.

"It's my battle because I want it." Dreek answered

No, you want her. Link corrected, looking at the trapped princess in the corner. Victory here will not win you her heart, and if it does you do not have the lifespan to enjoy it.

"Shut up!"

You two are not meant to be anymore. Give it up and live what little life you have left.

Not having time to respond, Dreek fell back into the pattern of pushing forwards and being pushed back doing little damage while avoiding most received. His strength alone was not enough to win the battle, but his technique and speed made up for it by creating small openings to parry and strike against the torso. The only thing that kept getting in the way was Odolwa's shield which always seemed to manage to push Dreek away before the blow hit.

The princess remained behind her cage, hey eyes fixed on the battle in front of her unable to look away. This was the Dreek she had pushed away? He was so different now, or was he? For some reason it was difficult to tell.

Before he had followed her around everywhere. In school going from class to class, making sure he was there to guard her on ceremonial occasions, even following her to the gardens when she had tried to escape. Now he had followed her here, but she was not so sure that it was for the same reasons.

That being the case, why had he come in? No one knew that Odolwa was in here so he could have had no part in making the decision. Wait, this fairy had come with him. Why did he have a fairy anyway? It didn't matter right now, but this fairy might know why Dreek was here so she gave it a shot.

"Excuse me, Tatl?" The princess asked.

"Hm?"

"Why did you and Dreek come here?"

Tatl looked surprised at the question partly because it felt obvious, but also to give her time to decide if it was worth explaining the reason they were searching for the giant as well. She decided she would, but only if asked specifically.

"Is it not obvious? We came here to ensure your safety." Tatl answered.

"There is no other reason?" The princess curiously asked.

"Well, no. I guess not. Does this not concern you?"

"On the contrary." She said, sighing. "In fact I am quite relieved to hear it."

Receiving no reply after, she returned her attention to watch the battle with a weight lifted from her heart. Tatl just stared at her, trying to figure her out. Her manners showed her not to be a spoiled princess but her relief for those words made Tatl think twice about her.

"He told me about the two of you." Tatl said finally.

"Oh." The princess said, sinking her head at the comment. She had hoped he hadn't mentioned it at all.

"Do you not see it?" Tatl asked, fluttering next to the princess where both looked on at the continuing back and forth battle of the two adversaries. The princess did make an effort to see what Tatl was trying to show, but sadly could not.

"I see something, but I cannot tell what it is." She hesitantly replied.

Tatl sighed. "He still loves you."

"He does? Oh I had hoped this wouldn't have to come up again."

"But why? I have heard a story from him, but I still don't understand why you did what you did."

The princess turned to ignore the battle now in order to explain the complicated reason to this fairy.

"I am Princess Felena the third." She began. "And that means that some day I will have to rule over my people. I will need someone at my side to help me produce an heir and also to be strong and protect my people. To that extent, Dreek is the kind of soldier that may be suitable."

"So why did you push him away?"

"He was strong, but only because I told him to be. When he became a skilled soldier, he still sought my approval. He did nothing to try and win me over, only listened to what I had to say and then did it. Following orders is the role of a soldier, not a King."

"But, he loved you." Tatl started, trying to fully grasp the situation. "Could you have not given him a chance and worked on a compromise?"

"It would have failed. He wanted me, I did not want him. There is no compromise. I felt it for the best to order him to forget those feelings and continue his life how he saw fit." Princess Felena finished

Tatl silently agreed to finish it there as well. She now knew the reason for Dreek's heartbreak and couldn't help but feel it was wrong. She felt it was something that was worth trying but also felt that it was not her place to say this now that it was in the past so she remained quiet.

She was now more concerned with Dreek's current well-being as he said he would confess his feelings to her and now she knew that it would only end in more heartache. On top of that, Link was also inside the body and most likely not making life any easier on Dreek. All Tatl could do now was hope he was pulling through.

Surprisingly, Link was hoping for the same thing, but in a more physical sense than a mental sense. Odolwa would be a strong and difficult foe for Link, but no doubt he would emerge the victor after some time. Now he was fighting with a double handicap in that he was in a weaker form and that he wasn't the one fighting.

Both sides of the battle had slowed down slightly due to the extent of the battle and the toll it was paying on their endurance, but Dreek's reason is that Link was giving him a hard time in focusing on the battle and keeping Link at bay.

He didn't consciously know it but Link was affecting him in a way that he would never want to be affected, having put himself through it once before. Link was manually shutting Dreek down through the form of consistent questions that some might argue had no answers. Who are you, what is your purpose, why do you fight. These were a few of the questions Link felt necessary to ask and being able to see into his mind he could tell they were having some kind of an effect.

Sadly the same could be said to his battle to which was not going well. Odolwa seemed to have picked up a bit of speed again having learned to endure the pain in his leg which made things difficult for the deku who had to do all he could just to try and strike and dodge in time.

"Why can't I kill you?!" Dreek shouted, frustrated.

Attempting another complicated chain of moves, Dreek was once again denied the opportunity of a successful hit as each of his attacks was blocked and pushed away.

Perhaps it is because you allow yourself to be distracted by too many things. Link voiced.

"Perhaps I could do better if you just left me alone!" Dreek yelled back

Oh, but don't you see? You'll never be rid of me. No matter what you try I will always be bound to you in this way and nothing can change that. Link creepily smiled

"Then just leave me alone for this one battle. Leave me be and I can get through this."

No you won't. I remain silent and that gives you the chance to think about her again and what you want to say or not say. That princess of yours is as big a distraction to you as I am so until you can learn to deal with me, you will not be able to deal with her.

"So what am I supposed to do? Block everything out?!"

If you can, then you will have found the only way to find my co-operation. Just block it out. Let everything go.

Let everything go. The few seconds of falling back from an attack seemed like a lifetime with this sudden revelation. There could be nothing with the princess. He would only grieve his father if he saw him. His life had no more worth. It was best if he simply let everything go.

The change was instant and the effect was visible. Any form of emotion had vanished leaving him with a dull expression on his face while following his basic instincts. His attacks became as emotionless as he was by being precise and powerful with every blow. Dreek had become the mindless soldier he had once let himself be, and Link was loving it.

It was still not possible to take control for himself and make it his fight, but it didn't matter as Dreek was so much more of a fighter now Link actually preferred watching the fight instead of fighting himself. Dreek was cold and malicious, uncaring of any other factor besides the one his opponent made. Link finally had his soldier.

So, why wasn't he as satisfied as he thought he might be? Why had that sliver of doubt only now entered his mind and made him think this may not have been a good idea? Perhaps he finally realised that manipulating others to his whim was morally wrong. Perhaps Dreek had become so cold and malicious that it scared him. Perhaps it was both.

Seeing Dreek this way, devoid of all emotions seemed to install fear into Link which created more fear when realised. This is what he would have wanted for himself, to be devoid of all feeling so as to avoid the pain of losing anyone else he cared for. Now he was seeing what he would have been had he given up all hope. It really scared him.

And Dreek continued to fight on in the cold manner he had adopted. The force he added to his blows meant he was being pushed back less and at rare times even managed to push Odolwa back a little. He had again stabbed at Odolwa's legs slowing him back down to a more reasonable speed and because of his newfound precision, Dreek even managed to make a cut across the uncovered stomach of Odolwa. Dreek was doing things he could never normally have done which is what Link wanted, but without the side-effects.

Dreek, can you hear me? Can you understand what you have become?

The cry was in vain as Dreek did not respond. He only concentrated on fighting Odolwa having let everything else go. Link had completely lost control. He was now the one stuck in the body with no way out.

This is where his selfishness had got him. Trapped in the form he had been cursed into with no control over anything. He lost. All he could do now was remain in his new prison and let the battle unfold in front of him.

What a battle it was, though. Odolwa looked to be in serious trouble and took the chance to retreat back enough to protect himself from Dreek's barrage of attacks. Dreek had still suffered no major injuries so far but the fatigue that was slowing him down seemed to have vanished as his newfound strength diligently pushed him on and on as if there were no limit.

Tatl and Princess Felena were watching the battle with mixed emotions to the sudden change in Dreek's fighting style. Felena was surprised by the change while Tatl was nearly as scared of it as Link was, although she hid it well under her glow.

"Wow. I've never seen Dreek fight like this before." Princess Felena commented.

"Neither have I." Tatl replied, failing to cover the fear in her voice. The princess picked up on this and turned her attention to the fairy.

"You sound scared. This change brings you fear?" Princess Felena asked.

"I don't know. I guess it's just that, since shortly after we first met, Dreek has always been unsure of himself and constantly thinking, but now he seems to have made up his mind and I'm concerned if this decision is a good one."

"You seem concerned about a lot of things. Dreek, your brother, but not yourself. Are you always this noble?"

"I wouldn't go so far as to say noble, but I guess I am like that. So long as everyone I care about is fine, what happens to me is irrelevant."

"That kind of thinking is likely to get you into worse trouble than you might want."

"Maybe." Tatl replied, staring out at Dreek who continued to battle ruthlessly. "But I'll keep doing it anyway."

Inspired by her own words, Tatl flew out of the cage and towards her little deku in the hopes of finding out he was still ok and that Link hadn't taken control again. After a few attempts of dodging and weaving through the multitude of attacks, she finally managed to get close enough to talk to Dreek without being in immediate danger.

"Dreek, are you alright? What's happened to you?" Tatl asked desperately.

"I must defeat Odolwa. I must help save the world." Dreek eerily answered.

"Dreek? Dreek! Link, what have you done to him?!"

Link wanted to cry out for help, maybe even to say he was sorry but he could not get control so his words could not be heard. Instead they echoed on forever in the vast space of Dreek's subconscious.

I'm trapped. Link said to himself. Trapped in an eternal realm never to escape because of my own actions. Is this another prank from the Goddesses? They feel I have not had enough torment? Or do I deserve this?

Link continued to think in the nonexistent plane of being inside his mind, confused as to what he should be feeling. He had given up on sadness a long time ago and bitterness didn't feel appropriate. All he could feel right now was sorrow, and possibly regret.

Did I make the right decisions in my life? Are there moments in which I could have done something better? Oh, what difference does it make. It's too late now, it's over for me.

"Link! Link, answer me!" Tatl shouted.

There's no use, Tatl. I can hear you but I can't do anything about this. Just leave me and my selfish self to eternally die in this body.

"Link! Uhh, Dreek, snap out of it! Show me the nice deku I met in the Palace gardens!"

Dreek didn't respond. He was too busy blocking everything out except the battle he was currently engaged in. Nothing could get through to him and eventually, Tatl realised this as well. She flew back to the princess, narrowly dodging a sword slice aimed for her, and got back in the safety of the cage.

"Felena, something is wrong with Dreek and I can't do anything about it. He just ignores me and pushes me away! I think maybe you might be able to get to him." Tatl panicked.

Flinching slightly at the casual use of her name, she seemed delighted to hear that Dreek had become the old soldier that would not want to care for her, but it also scared her in the same way as it did Tatl. Last time Dreek had a reason to be like this but if he had suddenly changed in a few minutes, something was wrong.

"What could I do?" Princess Felena asked.

"You are special to him. If you call out, you might be able to help regain his senses. Something bad has happened to him and I can't stand to see him like this. Please, help him." Tatl pleaded.

Making a face that seemed to say "I'll try", Felena moved to the edge of her cage and shouted to try and get his attention. To her surprise, the fighting continued uninterrupted as her cry went unnoticed. She tried shouting again, but failed again.

She did, however, manage to remind Odolwa of her existence as he now did what he could to edge the battle over to her. Doing what he could to avoid more swipes to the legs, his speed was also slowly returning which allowed his attacks to flow a little smoother as well. His shield had suffered a strong direct blow from the tip of Dreek's spear and had a spreading crack to prove it.

Dreek was too busy fighting to notice that they were drawing closer to the princess and he had managed to block her out as Link had ordered, which explained why he calls went unanswered. Link could still see the battle from his prison, though, and managed to see the princess out of the corner of his eye. At a different time, he may have called to watch out for her safety, and at a more recent time he would have told her to back off and leave him alone, but for now he could do nothing so his words were meaningless no matter what they were.

The princess had called a final time before giving up and turning back to the fairy behind her, showing the look of defeat upon her face.

"It didn't work?" Tatl asked.

"No. He didn't even look at me."

Both girls sighed, knowing that there was nothing they could do. They watched the battle once more to see Dreek slowly being pushed back, unknowingly toward them, and seeing him lose his footing slightly. Any signs of Dreek winning this battle had been and gone, although not for good. A well trained soldier would be able to tell that victory would still be possible for Dreek, despite the worsening situation, but that only Dreek himself would be able to know how.

Twirling his staff to deflect another sword strike, Odolwa's regained speed helped to increase the force of the blow and was enough to knock him to the ground. Looking up at the moving arm of the jungle warrior, Dreek saw the sword raised up high ready to plummet down and end him. He showed no look of horror or fear, which could not be said for the Deku Princess who seemed horrified that he might be about to die.

"Dreek! Look out!"

The alarmed words of the princess seemed to echo through the room and managed to reach Dreek as well. Obeying the command, he quickly rolled out of the way to avoid the large blade and stabbed Odolwa's leg once more with his spear.

Trapped in his mind, Link could see the ripple effect her words had on him and was amazed that she finally got through to him, even after all of his work. Did this mean he may have a chance at freedom after all? What did it matter. He didn't deserve it after all that he had done. Better to just remain here and let Dreek live his life again.

Odolwa, infuriated by the princess's scream, turned to her and leapt with sword up high. Felena could do nothing but stand there, rooted to the spot by her fear and constantly hoping that she may still live, but knowing it was unlikely.

"You shall not harm her!"

Dreek's spear flew through the air finding its way into Odolwa's back, causing him to lurch and mis-time his strike, slicing open the cage instead of killing the princess. He screamed out in pain and went to pull the spear out, only to find that Dreek had already got it and pulled it out himself in a more painful way than Odolwa would have liked.

Swinging his sword around behind him, Odolwa hoped to strike the annoying little deku but found nothing and quickly found he had backed away to gain room. Wielding his sword and shield in a firm grip, the battle between the two continued once more, but with a strong vigour restored in Dreek.

Tatl had flown down to the princess's side, who was panting very heavily from barely escaping her death. Tatl simply fluttered above her shoulder saying nothing in order to allow Felena to recover, but she was now intently watching the battle in front of her again, gaze fixed on Dreek.

"He saved me." Felena panted.

Dreek's spear had managed to find the crack in the shield once more and add a few more cracks to the originals.

"He fights for me." Felena panted again, regaining her normal breathing rate.

Odolwa had again regained some speed, but Dreek was so determined now he was able to keep up and at times was even faster than Odolwa and proved it by scratching him along the arms a few times.

"He loves me." Felena said, only just realising it.

The battle was now in Dreek's control with all attacks either missing him or hitting Odolwa. It was easy to tell that Odolwa was weakening and so Dreek knew the time was almost here, but he also knew there were things he needed to take care of first."Link."

Dreek, you are cured? Link asked

"You would call this cured, not what I once was?"

…I don't know.

Both didn't say anything for a little while as Dreek continued to go on the attack, but evening things out by acting defensively as well. Understanding that Link was not likely to say anything, Dreek broke the silence by saying what he had wanted to say.

"I have every reason to hate you and to harm you right now, but I'm going to forget it all and let this thing between us start fresh."

…Th…thank you.

Smiling inwardly, Dreek returned his concentration to the battle in front of him and gripped his spear tighter than before. Pooling together the last of his determination and warrior's strength, Dreek made one last attack at the shield in the heart of the cracks which shattered the whole thing. With no shield to stand in his way, Dreek batted another sword swipe away with his spear and managed to scratch both of Odolwa's arms at once with both ends of his spear.

Landing back on the ground, Dreek seemed to look up at Odolwa in pity and shame at the harm he had caused. There were numerous stab holes and seeping blood along his legs and both arms were holding the other to help suppress the pain that now existed there.

"Odolwa, please forgive me."

Dreek leaped up and bounded off the large sword to fly up above Odolwa's head before allowing himself to fall and plunge his spear into the top of the Amazon Warrior's skull. Blood flowed out from the wound and all movement had ceased. Dreek jumped off as Odolwa fell backwards to the ground where he lay, dead.

Felena stood, amazed at what she had just seen. Dreek, the youngest soldier in the entire Deku history, had just killed the mighty Odolwa on his own. No other soldier would have that skill, but right now this didn't matter. He had done this all for her. It was…amazing.

"Dreek, you did it!" Tatl shouted, flying over to him. "You were incredible!"

Dreek looked up from his solemn stare to see the fairy coming towards him.

"I fear I may have caused you grief in that battle. I'm sorry if I did." Dreek said softly.

"You're fine now. Nothing else matters."

"Uh, Dreek?"

Both turned to see the princess standing before them in a polite, yet informal stance.

"You were really brave out there Dreek. Thank you, for coming to rescue me." Felena said, a warm smile on her face.

"I did what I felt I should do."

"Dreek, I also want to apologise. I rudely turned you away every time you tried to approach me. I didn't even attempt to listen to you. I see now I may have been wrong in my actions, and…I think…I…"

"Princess." Dreek cut in. Felena fell silent. "What feelings I may have said to express are gone, just as you ordered. If you say what I think you will, I wish to say now that it will not work. Please forget me and treat me as a soldier of the Palace. Nothing more."

As much as she tried, Felena could not speak. After all this time of denying him, he was now denying her. Is this how he felt all those times? Suddenly she seemed so cruel.

A blue light started seeping out of Odolwa's body as it slowly vanished only leaving the mask that he wore. It seemed to hang in the air as the light closed into a circle around it.

"I have something else I must do now, princess. I will return shortly to escort you back to the palace."

Without waiting for an answer, Dreek turned toward the light leaving Tatl behind to choose between joining him or comforting the princess. She wanted to help the princess, but knew that the light would lead to the giant they had been looking for and that it had a greater importance. Choosing not to say anything, Tatl quickly caught up with Dreek as he stepped into the light and left the temple with the mask in hand.

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Link stood in the middle of a light green podium hanging in the void he was now in. He was no longer trapped in his deku form as it seemed it was he who was called for and nobody else, so he was freed. This would be how Link always remembered it.

Water seemed to be covering and flowing off the podium without increasing or decreasing in volume. Surrounding it were more waterfalls of the strange lime coloured liquid creating numerous bubbles in their wake. It also made an equally strange mist that made it difficult to see very far in any direction.

Looking down at the hexagonal podium he stood on Link couldn't help but be reminded of the Chamber of Sages and how he had to return to it every time a Sage had been awakened. It seemed like it would be the same again, only with these giants.

Tatl had been floating around, trying to discover where she was and then expected to fly back to Dreek, not expecting Link.

"Link? Oh you've got a lot of explaining to do." Tatl said matter-of-factly.

"I understand my actions were not best, but right now it is irrelevant. We must find this giant." Link replied.

Slightly stunned at a calm reply instead of an angry one, Tatl wasn't sure if she should continue her rant or to speak rationally. This didn't matter as a loud wail filled the air that seemed to be coming from behind one of the waterfalls.

"What is that?" Tatl asked.

The wailing repeated itself, but louder than before so that it was audible. To Link, and near any other person who would have been there, it was nothing more than inconsistent wailing but somehow Tatl was getting something from it and listening to try and translate.

"'Who…sent you?' I think that's what it's saying." Tatl said.

"The Mask man of Hyrule set me this task." Link answered.

The wailing came again, softer and seemingly saying "I see," although even Tatl was unsure it was right as it was said so softly. A moment later and the cry came back louder, saying something new.

"'Call us…when…my brethren…are free.' Link, he must be referring to the other giants. But, how would we call you?"

Instead of the broken cry that Tatl had worked to translate, the sound that came was smooth and like that of a melody. Confirming it, the Ocarina of Time floated out of the pocket Link kept it in and stopped in front of his hands, indicating to play it.

Holding it in his hands, he moved it towards his lips and did what he could to match the sounds the giant was making. The sound that came out of the ocarina was softer, but also more sad or remorseful than that of the giant's.

Once he had played the tune a few times to fully know it and remember it, the sweet sound became the hurt wailing again as it attempted to speak.

"'Return…to the…beginning…and free…my brethren.' The beginning? Link, what do you-"

Before Tatl had the chance to finish, the whole chamber began to glow brightly until only the light could be seen. What needed to be said had been said, and now their time was up.

Link suggested simply. Link briefly asked. Link suddenly stated. myDreek answered. Link corrected, looking at the trapped princess in the corner. Link voiced. Dreek yelled back. Link creepily smiled.Link said to himself. Link asked.