Link paced warily back and forth across the red carpet of Hyrule Castle's throne room. He couldn't believe this. Hyrule was doing just fine with 7 years of peace and Ganondorf being locked up in the Evil Realm then this had to happen! Mia was sitting on a windowsill of the many windows in this room staring out watching to see if any rider was coming. If there would be she would be the first to know. The King sat with good posture in his throne staring at the floor, moving his eyes only to fix on a different spot on the floor and gaze at it, obviously lost in deep thought. Zelda sat in the throne next to her father watching Link pace the floor worried about her bad feelings that haunted her once again. This whole time the room was of silence with Link's boots brushing across the carpet being the only sound. Mia to know. Mia shattered this silence by turning her head towards the pacing elf and saying, "You know if you keep pacing like that you're gonna wear a trail through the floor! Now sit down you're making me nervous!"
Link stopped and shot her an icy look while she replied with a 'you-better-listen-to-me-boy-or-prepare-for-an-ass-kicking' look. Figuring there's no use he bickering he sighed heavily going back to his pacing while Mia just rolled her eyes going back to her watchdog stare out the window. Zelda giggled slightly, it can get pretty hilarious how those two never seemed to get along. A few or so minutes went by when Mia noticed something heading towards the castle gates, something or someone on horseback.
"He's coming! The messenger boy has returned!" She announced her voice echoing through the room.
"Well its about damn time!" Link muttered loudly, more to himself than anyone else.
"Now, now my dear boy calm down." The King joined in, "That messenger came from the far eastern islands, of course it would have taken him time to make that journey."
Link nodded not realizing that fact till now and stopped his pacing glancing at the door as commotion was heard on the other side. Just then a boy of maybe twenty or so burst through the doors not letting anything stand in his way as he ran to where the thrones were. He was a fairly small and scrawny person who looked completely exhausted. Link stepped out of the way quickly before the boy would have had a head on collision with him. The boy stopped right in front of the Princess' and the King's thrones and bowed, breathing deeply trying to calm himself. The King gracefully motioned the boy to stand and say what news he has brought to them. Everyone's eyes filled with curiosity were fixed on him as he started to speak, "This most urgent news came from the small eastern island of Waneria.."
"Warneria?! What the hell is Waneria?! I've never heard of such a place before in my life" Link butted in.
"Well you never see many different places when living with the trees most of your life." Mia muttered.
Link snorted ready to blurt out a comeback before Zelda cut him off, "You two quit that! We're all on short nerves here, but contain yourselves and let this man speak! You may continue messenger."
The messenger gave Link and Mia both a fowl look and continued, "Thank you my lady. And if you all may know, Warneria is a small island past the eastern side of Hyrule. Many people have never heard of it and I'll tell you why. Many years ago this island had a king and queen and was a pretty prosperous kingdom. Mostly all there is there is a continuous forest and one mountain, but one time a person got very ill from eating something that came out of the forest. The sickness was a very contagious and deadly one, the worst part of it was that no one at that time knew what it was. It spread quickly killing the king and queen and almost all of the population. After the king and queen died everything fell apart, the castle was left in ruins, towns were burned to the ground to stop the sickness. The people that weren't killed by the sickness moved away leaving the place deserted. But after decades people started coming back and now there is one fairly large village. They have no ruler there and probably never will the castle is still left alone."
"Okay okay now we've all had our history lesson, what does this have to do with our problem with Aexis??" Mia said as she hopped down from the sill.
"Problem with Aexis?? I'm afraid I've never heard of such a man. Could you please explain?" The messenger said with a puzzled look.
"Well," Zelda started, "From what we've come up with over the years Aexis is another power-hungry evil man. He was a part Gerudo that sided with Ganondorf back when Ganondorf was planning to take over Hyrule. He helped Ganondorf by putting a curse on the Great Deku Tree, infesting the Goron's cave with Dongodos and making Jaba-Jaba swallow Princess Ruto. His task was to get the three spiritual stones then he would become Ganondorf's right-hand man."
"But our old hero boy here," Mia continued now, "Got to the stones before Aexis and because of that Ganondorf cut him outta the entire deal. Aexis hated Ganondorf for doing that to him and swore to get revenge and destroy Ganondorf. So he waited and hid out for the years as Ganondorf went after Hyrule making a revenge plan. Then after Link, Zelda and I locked Ganondorf up Aexis left for the western islands where no one hears of what goes on in Hyrule to try to get forces to join his army. He persuaded them that if they joined with him they would get power and fortune. After he would get a decent army he would first defeat Ganondorf. Then take Hyrule by force, and finally try for the rest of the world. He's just like another Ganondorf I say!"
"Yes I see he is a problem. I hear that he is in Warneria in the mountainous areas trying to get the moblin and wolfos packs to join with him. That isn't the urgent news I bring to you, I fear this news is far worse then that. I'm afraid to say that Ganondorf has returned."
Once hearing that the jaws of the four occupants of the room fell to the floor. It was almost as if they were hit by a blow from an Iron Knuckle. The whole room went to a dead silence. That wasn't only bad news, it was horrible news!!
"Wha.. What do you mean Ganondorf has returned!? He was locked up! Sealed in the Dark World by the 7 Sages and my power combined! How could he escape in such a short time!? I..It has to be a lie!" Mia stammered almost too shocked to speak.
The messenger gave Mia a look not pleased with what she last said, "What I speak is the truth, no matter how unbelievable the news may be I wouldn't lie to my king. I am always true to him."
Mia bent her head down ashamed at herself for what she just said quietly whispering, "I am sorry for my rudeness."
The boy nodded in forgiveness, quickly continuing again, "Well Ganondorf had a little help getting out of this one. A very powerful and old wizard Aganhim had helped him escape. The old wizard was never fond of the rulers of Hyrule that's why, according to what people say, he turned against us. Seals do not last forever, they weaken over time you and I all know that. Aganhim must have been able to find a weak enough spot to break a hole in the Seal with his power, destroying the entire thing releasing Ganondorf. With Aganhim's and the Triforce of Power's help Ganondorf was able to return to his human form making him even more powerful. Luckily for Hyrule Ganondorf isn't after us quite yet. When Ganondorf was set free he learned about Aexis and his plan to take over where Ganondorf had left off. He was completely outraged and purely sees him as just another nuisance that must be disposed of quickly. He is hiding out in the abandoned castle in Warneria training the strongmen from the only village on that island and a few others near there. You see in that kingdom they actually have no clue that Ganondorf is evil. They think he is a hero! He saved the village from a recent threat from a forest fire convincing them that Aexis started that fire. He also said if they would join up with him they could be rid of Aexis. That is his plan so far. Not a single soul knows what he will do after he's through with Aexis. My guess is that he will come back to try to take over Hyrule once again. That is all the news i have your highness may I go now?"
"Yes. Thank you messenger you have been very helpful." The King said while the messenger bowed and motioned towards the door unnoticed by the other three. "But remember!" The King blurted out as the messenger was about to reach the door, "You cannot spread a word of this to anyone. For if it does it may cause a widespread panic, and will find its way back to Ganondorf that we know of his whereabouts." He warned. The messenger nodded then darted out.
"Well there might be one good thing to come out of this. They might just end up destroying each other!" Zelda said, trying to be optimistic and brighten the moods of the occupants of the room.
"No, Ganondorf will win. Ganondorf is a lot stronger and smarter than Aexis. Aexis won't even be a challenge to him." Mia said in a doubtful voice.
The stillness and silence still lingered in the air, they were still struggling to soak it all in. The King after a few moments motioned to the guard at the door to come forward saying to him, "Tell the captain of the guards, the other sages, my advisors, and all the other important officials of Hyrule. We have some tragic news to explain."
The guard nodded ready to perform his task and quickly rushed out of the room.
Link stopped and shot her an icy look while she replied with a 'you-better-listen-to-me-boy-or-prepare-for-an-ass-kicking' look. Figuring there's no use he bickering he sighed heavily going back to his pacing while Mia just rolled her eyes going back to her watchdog stare out the window. Zelda giggled slightly, it can get pretty hilarious how those two never seemed to get along. A few or so minutes went by when Mia noticed something heading towards the castle gates, something or someone on horseback.
"He's coming! The messenger boy has returned!" She announced her voice echoing through the room.
"Well its about damn time!" Link muttered loudly, more to himself than anyone else.
"Now, now my dear boy calm down." The King joined in, "That messenger came from the far eastern islands, of course it would have taken him time to make that journey."
Link nodded not realizing that fact till now and stopped his pacing glancing at the door as commotion was heard on the other side. Just then a boy of maybe twenty or so burst through the doors not letting anything stand in his way as he ran to where the thrones were. He was a fairly small and scrawny person who looked completely exhausted. Link stepped out of the way quickly before the boy would have had a head on collision with him. The boy stopped right in front of the Princess' and the King's thrones and bowed, breathing deeply trying to calm himself. The King gracefully motioned the boy to stand and say what news he has brought to them. Everyone's eyes filled with curiosity were fixed on him as he started to speak, "This most urgent news came from the small eastern island of Waneria.."
"Warneria?! What the hell is Waneria?! I've never heard of such a place before in my life" Link butted in.
"Well you never see many different places when living with the trees most of your life." Mia muttered.
Link snorted ready to blurt out a comeback before Zelda cut him off, "You two quit that! We're all on short nerves here, but contain yourselves and let this man speak! You may continue messenger."
The messenger gave Link and Mia both a fowl look and continued, "Thank you my lady. And if you all may know, Warneria is a small island past the eastern side of Hyrule. Many people have never heard of it and I'll tell you why. Many years ago this island had a king and queen and was a pretty prosperous kingdom. Mostly all there is there is a continuous forest and one mountain, but one time a person got very ill from eating something that came out of the forest. The sickness was a very contagious and deadly one, the worst part of it was that no one at that time knew what it was. It spread quickly killing the king and queen and almost all of the population. After the king and queen died everything fell apart, the castle was left in ruins, towns were burned to the ground to stop the sickness. The people that weren't killed by the sickness moved away leaving the place deserted. But after decades people started coming back and now there is one fairly large village. They have no ruler there and probably never will the castle is still left alone."
"Okay okay now we've all had our history lesson, what does this have to do with our problem with Aexis??" Mia said as she hopped down from the sill.
"Problem with Aexis?? I'm afraid I've never heard of such a man. Could you please explain?" The messenger said with a puzzled look.
"Well," Zelda started, "From what we've come up with over the years Aexis is another power-hungry evil man. He was a part Gerudo that sided with Ganondorf back when Ganondorf was planning to take over Hyrule. He helped Ganondorf by putting a curse on the Great Deku Tree, infesting the Goron's cave with Dongodos and making Jaba-Jaba swallow Princess Ruto. His task was to get the three spiritual stones then he would become Ganondorf's right-hand man."
"But our old hero boy here," Mia continued now, "Got to the stones before Aexis and because of that Ganondorf cut him outta the entire deal. Aexis hated Ganondorf for doing that to him and swore to get revenge and destroy Ganondorf. So he waited and hid out for the years as Ganondorf went after Hyrule making a revenge plan. Then after Link, Zelda and I locked Ganondorf up Aexis left for the western islands where no one hears of what goes on in Hyrule to try to get forces to join his army. He persuaded them that if they joined with him they would get power and fortune. After he would get a decent army he would first defeat Ganondorf. Then take Hyrule by force, and finally try for the rest of the world. He's just like another Ganondorf I say!"
"Yes I see he is a problem. I hear that he is in Warneria in the mountainous areas trying to get the moblin and wolfos packs to join with him. That isn't the urgent news I bring to you, I fear this news is far worse then that. I'm afraid to say that Ganondorf has returned."
Once hearing that the jaws of the four occupants of the room fell to the floor. It was almost as if they were hit by a blow from an Iron Knuckle. The whole room went to a dead silence. That wasn't only bad news, it was horrible news!!
"Wha.. What do you mean Ganondorf has returned!? He was locked up! Sealed in the Dark World by the 7 Sages and my power combined! How could he escape in such a short time!? I..It has to be a lie!" Mia stammered almost too shocked to speak.
The messenger gave Mia a look not pleased with what she last said, "What I speak is the truth, no matter how unbelievable the news may be I wouldn't lie to my king. I am always true to him."
Mia bent her head down ashamed at herself for what she just said quietly whispering, "I am sorry for my rudeness."
The boy nodded in forgiveness, quickly continuing again, "Well Ganondorf had a little help getting out of this one. A very powerful and old wizard Aganhim had helped him escape. The old wizard was never fond of the rulers of Hyrule that's why, according to what people say, he turned against us. Seals do not last forever, they weaken over time you and I all know that. Aganhim must have been able to find a weak enough spot to break a hole in the Seal with his power, destroying the entire thing releasing Ganondorf. With Aganhim's and the Triforce of Power's help Ganondorf was able to return to his human form making him even more powerful. Luckily for Hyrule Ganondorf isn't after us quite yet. When Ganondorf was set free he learned about Aexis and his plan to take over where Ganondorf had left off. He was completely outraged and purely sees him as just another nuisance that must be disposed of quickly. He is hiding out in the abandoned castle in Warneria training the strongmen from the only village on that island and a few others near there. You see in that kingdom they actually have no clue that Ganondorf is evil. They think he is a hero! He saved the village from a recent threat from a forest fire convincing them that Aexis started that fire. He also said if they would join up with him they could be rid of Aexis. That is his plan so far. Not a single soul knows what he will do after he's through with Aexis. My guess is that he will come back to try to take over Hyrule once again. That is all the news i have your highness may I go now?"
"Yes. Thank you messenger you have been very helpful." The King said while the messenger bowed and motioned towards the door unnoticed by the other three. "But remember!" The King blurted out as the messenger was about to reach the door, "You cannot spread a word of this to anyone. For if it does it may cause a widespread panic, and will find its way back to Ganondorf that we know of his whereabouts." He warned. The messenger nodded then darted out.
"Well there might be one good thing to come out of this. They might just end up destroying each other!" Zelda said, trying to be optimistic and brighten the moods of the occupants of the room.
"No, Ganondorf will win. Ganondorf is a lot stronger and smarter than Aexis. Aexis won't even be a challenge to him." Mia said in a doubtful voice.
The stillness and silence still lingered in the air, they were still struggling to soak it all in. The King after a few moments motioned to the guard at the door to come forward saying to him, "Tell the captain of the guards, the other sages, my advisors, and all the other important officials of Hyrule. We have some tragic news to explain."
The guard nodded ready to perform his task and quickly rushed out of the room.