Thanks to Fireblast123 for providing the inspiration for this chapter!
On with the fic!
Isolation
-Wolf-
"This is Wolfen 001-A, requesting assistance. I am alone over an S-class planet in an unknown sector. Fuel running low, help urgently needed. I am broadcasting on all known frequencies and channels. This is Wolfen 001-A, requesting assistance…"
The Wolfen drifted in a lazy orbit. Inside, Wolf drummed his fingers on the armrest, monitoring his S.O.S. Flicking a dial, he brought up the long-range radar. As before, his ship was the only signal for several light-years. His distress signal was echoing in empty space.
Wolf sighed, taking out a small device from a pouch on his belt. Flicking it on, he brought it close to his face. "Wolf O'Donnell personal log entry #234," he spoke. "This data has previously been recorded several times, but I need something to do or I'll go insane."
"I was on a raid with the rest of Star Wolf in an asteroid field when I was somehow knocked unconscious inside my ship. When I awoke, I first believed I was still in the asteroid field. Further inspection revealed that it was not the same one, due to the fact that my team was missing and the surrounding area was different. Several hours of recon revealed only an S-class planet nearby. There didn't appear to be anything else in this area of space. This description has no counterpart with any known sector of the Lylat system."
Wolf rubbed his forehead. "I am all alone, in an unfamiliar region of space with supplies running low."
"The planet appears to be of no consequence," Wolf continued, taking a glance at the world beneath him. "Out of sheer boredom, I made a small flyover of the planet's surface. Initial recon confirmed my first impression. The planet is completely deserted, with no signs of life. It is of no interest or value – What the?!"
Movement in the planet's atmosphere caught Wolf's attention. He pressed his face to the glass, trying to make sense of what he was seeing. After several minutes, he turned back to his log recorder. "There appears to have been some sort of explosion in the planet's sky. An enormous dark sphere has just appeared, expanding at an extreme rate. It's most likely a natural occurrence," he said dismissively. "It doesn't bear any further investigation."
"I will continue sending my distress signal as long as I can. Hopefully someone can save me from this godforsaken planet," Wolf grumbled. "Wolf out."
Stowing away his log recorder, Wolf thumbed the Send Message button. He leaned back in his chair, sighing with boredom.
"This is Wolfen 001-A, requesting assistance…"
-Toon Link-
"Link…"
Link stirred slightly.
"Link…"
Link opened his eyes, squinting at the glare. A grotesque face loomed into his field of vision. "Ah, you're awake."
Link scrambled away, eyes wide. "Red Lions! Don't scare me like that!"
"Sorry," the former king of Hyrule said. "I was worried."
Link sat down at the rear of his boat, breathing easier. He took a look around. "Hey, weren't we on Tetra's ship just a minute ago? Where are we?"
"That's what I was going to ask you," the King of Red Lions replied. "I've been scanning the horizon ever since I woke up, which is not an easy thing to do when you're a figurehead. I couldn't see anything."
"You mean we're lost?" Link cried out.
"As much as a sailor can be, yes," the King of Red Lions confirmed. "The shore could be in any possible direction."
Link patted down his pockets, frantically searching. "Please don't be lost, don't be lost, don't be lost- here it is!" he exclaimed proudly, pulling out a small white wand.
The King of Red Lions smiled. "The Wind Waker! Brilliant, Link!"
Link motioned for silence, waving the wand in slow, coordinated motions. He came to a stop, waiting.
Nothing happened.
"Are you sure you did it right?" the King of Red Lions asked, his brow furrowed.
"I must have messed up," Link said, annoyed. "I'll try again."
Link took out the Wind Waker again, repeating the motions impatiently.
Nothing happened.
"These winds are different," Link realized with growing horror. "They won't listen to me!"
"An unfamiliar sea, hmm?" the King of Red Lions remarked. "This is certainly a challenge."
Link sat down hard, hanging his head. "I wish Tetra was here," he said wistfully. "She'd know what to do."
"You could always try sailing the normal, slow way," the King of Red Lions suggested. "Do you have enough supplies?"
Link checked his pack. "I've just got a few days of emergency rations," he reported. "I'm not sure if it'll be enough."
"Well the, we'd better get started, shouldn't we?" the King of Red Lions replied, twisting his head back outward.
Link nodded, beginning to hoist the sail.
-Jigglypuff-
She jumped, bounced, and spun, crooning soft melodies all the while. The crowd loved it, cheering. She continued her act, breaking into the finale. She hopped across the stage, giving the crowd a wink. Ending on a high note, she stepped back and bowed as much as her round body would let her. The crowd went wild, leaping to their feet and giving thunderous applause. A low chant filled the room, gradually increasing in volume.
"Jigglypuff!...Jigglypuff!...Jigglypuff!..."
The recollection vanished as quickly as it came when she opened her eyes. Bouncing to her feet, she took a look around. She was at the bottom of a steep canyon, lying on a pile of rocks. She frowned, examining her surroundings. She had no idea where she was.
Spotting her microphone lying several feet away, she snatched it up, cradling it tenderly. She looked over the surrounding area, hoping for some sort of explanation. She found nothing.
Seeing no alternative, she tentatively wandered through the canyon, stepping over rocks and sidestepping bushes.
At one point, she felt something pull on her and stopped. Looking back, she discovered her decorative hair bow had snagged on a piece of rock. She twisted, flailed, and pulled, but could not get free. Close to tears, she was forced to untie the bow from her head and leave it hanging there. Giving it a sad look, she turned and continued on.
Finally reaching the end of the gorge, she tentatively peered out. A vast plain stretched out before her, dry and barren. There was no sign of civilization.
Despair overwhelming her, she dropped to the ground. As her tears flowed freely, she made a silent plea to the heavens.
Please, put me back where I belong!
If you were confused, this chapter was meant to be a three-parter based off of three different types of isolation. Wolf dealt with isolation in space, Toon Link was isolated at sea, and Jigglypuff faced social isolation.
I had entirely too much fun boring the living heck out of Wolf. I'm evil. (Who lol'd at the little irony I threw in there?)
Yes, I made Toon Link talk. A two-way conversation worked better, and besides, I like writing dialogue.
Somehow, Jigglypuff morphed into the singing Jigglypuff from the cartoon. Not sure how that happened, but I think it kinda works.
Why did none of these characters meet the "main party" in SSE? Simple. SEE takes place in a big world, with a lot of stuff going on at once. Most of the main characters only met by chance. It's only natural that a few people would happen to miss the main event completely.
Which of the three was your favorite and why?
I need more ideas! Same rules apply!
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