The Final Battle
Chapter 14: Difficulty
Komali sat alone in his room. This was it. The official ceremony was about to begin. His was going to claim the crown of the Rito tribe. After his father's death, things have been hard on all the Rito. It's been a week since the invasion. Ganondorf declared his fortress in a state of war against Dragonroost. One more invasion followed the first a couple days later. That was when Link and Ivan were out of bed and three Killer Bees were burning with rage at Ganondorf for taking their friend, Jun-Roberto, despite the fact he intentionally betrayed them.
Komali stepped out solemnly. He walked across the long hall, as if getting married. Quill held the crown. "In the name of your father, one great Rito who brought us into a powerful race; we pray you live up to his name. Good luck, Chief Komali."
"Prince," Komali whispered back. "I wish to remain a Prince. I will rule this island, but I will never be half the man he was. I am only a Prince and refuse to carry the name Chief unless I prove myself worthy."
"Chief Komali wishes from henceforth to be known as a Prince until he considers himself worthy of his father's old name," Quill announced to the crowd. "Prince Komali will rule this land, and we all pray he will bring us victorious in this war!"
"Hail, Prince Komali, long live our leader!" the Rito cried out.
"That was real noble," Ivan muttered sarcastically.
Komali shook his head, "Link, I need your help."
Link looked at him, still.
"I always considered you my best and closest of all my friends," Komali confessed. "Now, I'm facing the biggest challenge of my life. How can I rule an island alone?"
Link thought for a moment. He really never thought of that before. "All the Rito want you to show them what a leader does. I suppose they all are looking for your own unique strength. You don't have to imitate your dad. Just do what you believe is best for all the Rito and the island. Fight back Ganondorf's forces, and free Dragonroost from the war. I'll help you. I have a scare to settle with the King of Evil."
"Will I- if I am criticized, if they don't like what I am sure is right"-
"Yes, you will get through," Ivan found himself saying. "I mean, how hard can it be? Take it from a leader. I always have to make the right decision my possy would prefer. Very few times, it's something I believe right. For once, I did something right in my life, and led them all into it. As result, one left us. The rest stayed. So, some would go against you. The majority will believe in you and your inner strength, just the way the other two did for me. Don't let one critic put you down. What matters is the majority. If you can stand up to harsh critics, you show true strength. Fight back."
Link nodded in agreement. "Komali, it all depends on what you believe is right. If the majority is against you, change it a bit to fit you and them. There is always an alternative way to deal with things, and make decision all of us would love. I can't say anymore than that but… "Good luck."