Link would have been a goner for sure. Would have, had he been any normal person. Link had the reflexes of a hunting tektite and knew how to use them to maximum efficiency.
The Hero of Time leapt nimbly over the attacking lizalfos' head and landed with his sword sticking straight out behind him. The offending lizardman had been cleaved straight through.
Link then turned and high-kicked the other spear-wielding lizard in the head. There was a satisfying crunch of bone and a rustling of scales as the lizard's brain was crushed under the hero's might.
Link quickly whirled around just in time to parry an arcing slash from the leader of the lizards. The two locked eyes for a moment, but the lizalfos averted his gaze when he realized that the staring contest was just fueling his opponent's strength.
The lizardman stabbed at Link just as the boy flipped back twice and let out a laugh. "You think you're hot stuff, do you, boy?" hissed the lizard, "Well, I'll just have to change your ideas."
Link laughed again as the lizalfos lunged at him. Link sidestepped the oncoming lizard and nonchalantly swung out his left arm, eviscerating the final lizard raider.
Link sat down on a nearby tree stump, waiting to wake Malon up when the battle-lust left him.
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When the blood had settled back in Link's veins and he had cleaned his sword, he removed all signs of the battle. After burying the corpses of the lizards, he shook Malon awake. Her stupor began to wear off.
Malon looked around her, and asked what had happened? All she had seen was a lizard above her raise a spear-butt and then lost consciousness, and was Link alright?
"They were only lizard raiders. Nothing to worry about." assured Link, "I doubt will have much more trouble from their kind."
"It's not their kind I'm worried about. I'm beginning to worry about the Coalition. They formed after you left," Malon shuddered, "Some of the things they do are just plain disgusting, while others are cold-heartedly evil. They are trying to attain the power of Ganon and use it for the same ends he did. There are members from every race. A small faction tried to raid the ranch, but Ingo and I fought them off."
Link laughed, "So, when the authorities leave, the bullies show themselves. Well, I'll just have to do something about them. Is Hyrule the only kingdom having trouble with them?"
"There have been no reports from other realms. Just us," then Malon smiled, "You'll be happy to know that the Deku Sprout is now entering full bloom and he found a way for the Kokiri to leave the forest. The elves have been visiting a lot now that they can."
"Interesting. How do they survive outside the bounds of the forest?" asked Link.
"They each take a small twig from the Deku Tree, and it has so much forest essence in it that it keeps them 'close to the forest' at all times," she smiled, "When I first saw you I thought 'This is the most unusual boy I'll ever meet, this Fairy Boy.' and then I met that Mido creep. The second he met me he started gettin' fresh. He needs a serious attitude adjustment.
Link began to chuckle. "That's what I thought when I was growing up with him in the forest. How is everyone else?"
The two began to talk of old times and they spoke long into the next day, stopping only briefly to eat. Then they gathered in the animals and started out to Hyrule again.
Not knowing that they were being followed by very experienced trackers.
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Mido grasped his arrow. He wasn't the champion of the Kokiri for nothing. He was a dead shot with sling and bow, and know exactly how to deal with treefolk. He struck some flint together, catching the oil-smeared cloth wrapped around the head of his arrow on fire. Then, he snatched up his fine longbow and let fly.
The flaming missile struck the tree and it fell. It began to burn, slowly at first, but then the fire got a firm hold on the animated foliage. After about a minute, the fire went out, having run out of fuel through which to burn.
The mangled, singed, and torched "body" of the tree laid there dead. None dared go near it.
Impa was first to break the silence. "Well, I guess we'd better wait for it too cool down so we can clean it up." she said in the calm way in which she always expressed herself. "Now, who's for some refreshments in the castle?"
Impa leading the way, all the onlookers entered the castle. The champions and the princess stayed behind.
"By Din! What was that?" asked Link. "I've never seen a walking tree before, let alone a punching tree."
"It was a treefolk, an animated tree. Somehow it got life. I thought they were only myth." stated Mido.
"Well, do you still think them only a myth?" responded Nabooru sarcastically. "I don't like this. That thing wasn't natural."
"I agree with Nabooru. I think something bigger than a living tree was behind that attack," Ruto shuddered, "and I'm not too sure I want to know what."
Well, all we can do now is stay calm and prepared for anything else that may come along. I agree with the two of you. But we can't get totally paranoid over a rogue tree. I say we keep our heads down and sit here until we are absolutely positive what was behind that thing," advised Link, "So far, all we've reached is the consensus that it wasn't natural. That eliminates one choice.. We narrowed down our possibilities by one. Now., lets brainstorm."
Zelda nodded, "You're right Link. You think prettly well for a goron. You will make a fine king when your father retires. I'll have the palace defenses doubled and a herald sent out to warn all of the villages. I'm as confused as the rest of you, but we can't lose our cool over this. I think something bigger is coming. Our job is to be ready for it. And by the goddesses, we will be!"
The Hero of Time leapt nimbly over the attacking lizalfos' head and landed with his sword sticking straight out behind him. The offending lizardman had been cleaved straight through.
Link then turned and high-kicked the other spear-wielding lizard in the head. There was a satisfying crunch of bone and a rustling of scales as the lizard's brain was crushed under the hero's might.
Link quickly whirled around just in time to parry an arcing slash from the leader of the lizards. The two locked eyes for a moment, but the lizalfos averted his gaze when he realized that the staring contest was just fueling his opponent's strength.
The lizardman stabbed at Link just as the boy flipped back twice and let out a laugh. "You think you're hot stuff, do you, boy?" hissed the lizard, "Well, I'll just have to change your ideas."
Link laughed again as the lizalfos lunged at him. Link sidestepped the oncoming lizard and nonchalantly swung out his left arm, eviscerating the final lizard raider.
Link sat down on a nearby tree stump, waiting to wake Malon up when the battle-lust left him.
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When the blood had settled back in Link's veins and he had cleaned his sword, he removed all signs of the battle. After burying the corpses of the lizards, he shook Malon awake. Her stupor began to wear off.
Malon looked around her, and asked what had happened? All she had seen was a lizard above her raise a spear-butt and then lost consciousness, and was Link alright?
"They were only lizard raiders. Nothing to worry about." assured Link, "I doubt will have much more trouble from their kind."
"It's not their kind I'm worried about. I'm beginning to worry about the Coalition. They formed after you left," Malon shuddered, "Some of the things they do are just plain disgusting, while others are cold-heartedly evil. They are trying to attain the power of Ganon and use it for the same ends he did. There are members from every race. A small faction tried to raid the ranch, but Ingo and I fought them off."
Link laughed, "So, when the authorities leave, the bullies show themselves. Well, I'll just have to do something about them. Is Hyrule the only kingdom having trouble with them?"
"There have been no reports from other realms. Just us," then Malon smiled, "You'll be happy to know that the Deku Sprout is now entering full bloom and he found a way for the Kokiri to leave the forest. The elves have been visiting a lot now that they can."
"Interesting. How do they survive outside the bounds of the forest?" asked Link.
"They each take a small twig from the Deku Tree, and it has so much forest essence in it that it keeps them 'close to the forest' at all times," she smiled, "When I first saw you I thought 'This is the most unusual boy I'll ever meet, this Fairy Boy.' and then I met that Mido creep. The second he met me he started gettin' fresh. He needs a serious attitude adjustment.
Link began to chuckle. "That's what I thought when I was growing up with him in the forest. How is everyone else?"
The two began to talk of old times and they spoke long into the next day, stopping only briefly to eat. Then they gathered in the animals and started out to Hyrule again.
Not knowing that they were being followed by very experienced trackers.
******************************************************************
Mido grasped his arrow. He wasn't the champion of the Kokiri for nothing. He was a dead shot with sling and bow, and know exactly how to deal with treefolk. He struck some flint together, catching the oil-smeared cloth wrapped around the head of his arrow on fire. Then, he snatched up his fine longbow and let fly.
The flaming missile struck the tree and it fell. It began to burn, slowly at first, but then the fire got a firm hold on the animated foliage. After about a minute, the fire went out, having run out of fuel through which to burn.
The mangled, singed, and torched "body" of the tree laid there dead. None dared go near it.
Impa was first to break the silence. "Well, I guess we'd better wait for it too cool down so we can clean it up." she said in the calm way in which she always expressed herself. "Now, who's for some refreshments in the castle?"
Impa leading the way, all the onlookers entered the castle. The champions and the princess stayed behind.
"By Din! What was that?" asked Link. "I've never seen a walking tree before, let alone a punching tree."
"It was a treefolk, an animated tree. Somehow it got life. I thought they were only myth." stated Mido.
"Well, do you still think them only a myth?" responded Nabooru sarcastically. "I don't like this. That thing wasn't natural."
"I agree with Nabooru. I think something bigger than a living tree was behind that attack," Ruto shuddered, "and I'm not too sure I want to know what."
Well, all we can do now is stay calm and prepared for anything else that may come along. I agree with the two of you. But we can't get totally paranoid over a rogue tree. I say we keep our heads down and sit here until we are absolutely positive what was behind that thing," advised Link, "So far, all we've reached is the consensus that it wasn't natural. That eliminates one choice.. We narrowed down our possibilities by one. Now., lets brainstorm."
Zelda nodded, "You're right Link. You think prettly well for a goron. You will make a fine king when your father retires. I'll have the palace defenses doubled and a herald sent out to warn all of the villages. I'm as confused as the rest of you, but we can't lose our cool over this. I think something bigger is coming. Our job is to be ready for it. And by the goddesses, we will be!"