Chapter 24: My World Now
Zelda laid in her bed. Her eyes were closed, but she was very awake. Her bandaged arm still hurt, as did all her muscles and her swollen ear. She wore the brown shirt that showed off her midriff. She also wore the baggy brown pants given to her by Iza. Her dagger was tied to one of her legs. The room was dark; the candles were blown out hours ago. Hena sat in a chair across the room and looked out of the window. A cloud overtook the moon, sending the room into complete darkness. The cloud then passed and the room had light again.
*Clack*
Something tapped the roof. It wasn't loud enough to get Hena's attention. Zelda knew it was a rock thrown by Ganon.
It's time to go.
Zelda sat up. She did not look at Hena, but calmly limped toward the door.
"We're are you going?"
Crap!
"I'm going to the bathroom."
Hena stood up and walked toward Zelda with a hand on her hilt.
"I can go by myself," said Zelda.
"Princess, pretend I'm not here."
Zelda sighed and opened the door.
I knew she would follow me.
Zelda walked down the hallway.
Henna followed her. Hena's armor clanged when she moved.
How Am I going to get rid of her? I can't. She's a knight, a stupid knight, and I'm a little girl.
They walked down the stairs.
"Let me," said Hena.
Hena opened the front door and walked out first. She looked left, and then right.
"Come on."
Zelda followed. They walked down the porch steps on the right side of the stream, and continued to a person sized room of wooden planks. It was an outhouse.
Zelda entered.
She stood in the outhouse. She grabbed her nose.
Eww. This stinks so bad.
She covered her nose.
How do I get away from Hena. Why did that stupid knight follow me.
Zelda looked down at the outhouse pit. It was too dark to see anything.
What if I jump in there? Maybe I can dig my way out of the back... Nope.
*Knock, Knock*
"Are you ok in there?"
"I'm alright."
"I'm not rushing you, just checking."
Zelda absolutely could not pee right now even if she wanted to. She sighed and exited the outhouse. Zelda rubbed her nose. The stink still lingered.
Maybe she'll fall asleep and I can sneak out later.
The two walked to the inn. Zelda put her a foot on the porch steps. Ganon ran from around the inn.
"Zelda, what's tak-"
Hena spun around. Her sword flew to her hand.
Ganon froze.
My chance.
Zelda rolled under the stairs. It was absolute darkness under there. To the left of her was the stream. She placed her limbs very carefully as she crawled to the back of the inn.
"What are you doing out here?" asked Hena.
Zelda heard Hena slide her sword back into its sheath.
"Checking the horses, guarding the area, you know," responded Ganon.
"Nice on you. Don't stand out too much, and don't forget to rest. Resting is just as much a part of being a knight as patrolling or fighting."
"Yes sir!"
"Wait, Zelda, Zelda! Where are you?"
"She ran inside while you were talking to me."
"Well, excuse me then. I must continue my duty."
Their voices faded from Zelda's single working ear. She ran from behind the inn to the stable. She opened and closed the stable door. Everything was dark. She heard the horses grunt and breath, especially one that was close to her. Zelda felt with her hands forward and up until she touched the mouth of a horse.
"Hey girl."
Hands finding their target, she petted underneath the horse's neck.
"Link?" Zelda whispered.
She heard feet pitter patter and then something tugged on her pants. She patted Link's head.
"Let's mount."
Zelda helped Link climb the horse. He sat in front of her. She grabbed the reins. The stable door flew open.
"Let's hurry," said Ganon.
He jumped on the horse behind Zelda, and put his arms around her waist.
Zelda snapped the reins. The horse started to gallop out of the stable.
"Goodbye stupid adults. It's my world now."
Zelda snapped the reins harder and the horse took off.
17,000 words. Officially a Novella, woot. Thanks all you readers and reviewers out in internet land.