Chapter 9
Again, for Link, nothing had changed in the Hyrule market place. As usual, for the start of the day, people went about their daily business. He scanned the slightly familiar faces, giving a short smile as he recognised some.
The absolute sea of activity bewildered Saria. Everywhere, there were Hylians. Buying, talking, eating... And one was chasing a chicken? "What are they all doing?" she gasped.
"They're all having fun! That's what!" Ruto immediately went to look at all the fresh fruit, vegetables, and other things on sale. She found herself enticed by the smell of fresh fish. Unable to help herself, she took one at ate it.
"That costs 40 Rupees," said the storekeeper.
"Oh. Um, well..." Ruto didn't want to say she had forgotten to bring money. It was embarrassing and inappropriate for a princess of the Zora.
"I knew it, another trouble maker" said the shop keeper grimacing. "Typical Zora... And don't try giving me that excuse that you have no pockets! Where are your parents?"
Link was immediately by her. "I have it covered," he gave some coins to him.
"Thank you Link!" Ruto smiled. "Come on, lets go shopping together! I can pay you back at the caverns."
"I think we'd better- Hold on. Where's Saria?" Link had realised that now she had disappeared.
"She's over there Link," said Navi.
Saria could be seen helping a girl chase the chicken. Link watched bemused as she ran in circles, trying to help the girl dressed in yellow to catch the animal by surprise. It was just like he did, when he first got here.
"Why do you want to catch it?" Saria asked, as the surprisingly agile bird gave the run around. It had once again slipped from her.
"I don't know," said the girl. "It's just, I can never catch that one. I want to be able to catch it one day. Maybe when I'm faster... Cool mask, by the way," she added.
Saria was surprised she could tell. "H-How..."
"Come on Saria, we have to go to the happy mask shop. We might find a clue there." Link ushered her with a little haste, before anything else distracts them.
"Wait Link. That girl, she was able to-"
"Yay! I caught you at last!" said the girl happily holding the chicken. "Time to take you home," she said as she left.
"What about her?" Asked Ruto, finally caught up to the group.
"I- it's, nothing. Nothing..." repeated Saria.
"The Happy Mask shop is over here," Link pointed to the store. It had the same logo on the top, and as usual, people avoided it. "Funny, I thought it might have disappeared." he commented.
"Why in the world would you think that? It's not going anywhere," said Ruto.
Link sighed, feeling some relief that the shop was indeed still there. "Because... I don't know. Nothing about this feels right."
"Let's go in then and find out," said Saria.
Ruto paused in a moment thought. Perhaps she could get the mask she wants... It was worth a try. "Come on then Link, let's not waste any time! The balance of Hyrule, the Cosmos or who knows what obviously lies at the center of that... Happy mask shop" she said in a frantic speech.
"Umm, Okay." Said Link.
"And you thought I was bossy," Navi spoke to Link under his hat.
"Believe me Navi, you are the most helpful person of us" Link whispered with a grin.
"Thank you Link." Navi touched a slight reddish tint in her colour slightly embarrassed by the complement.
It was ironic that once Link had Tatl, all of Navi's bad characteristics seemed somehow trivial.
Tatl showed no willingness to help him in Termina, whereas Navi actually wanted to help. Perhaps that was being unfair to Tatl, though that was how he felt. And yet... he would miss her too.
He didn't know how a Kokiri was assigned a fairy. Whether they are born with their partner or if they must undergo a trial to earn one. What ever happened, Navi and Link now shared a close association for each other. Much like any other Kokiri that Link knew.
And he had Tatl to thank for that.
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Link opened the door of the happy mask shop, with Saria and Ruto following him inside.
The shop was completely barren. There was dust already pilling up, from disuse.
"Looks like nobody's here," observed Saria.
"I'll just check the shelves," thought Ruto. Unfortunately, there was nothing on the shelves either. Not even an ordinary mask was left. Frustration built up inside her, looks like getting a Hylian mask would be harder then she thought.
Link had a quick look around, and knew that he would not find anything here. He ran a hand though the counter, looking at where the mask salesman usually stood.
"What's this Link?" asked Saria, pointing to the large billboard.
"Those are the rules for the masks," said Link as he tried to remember them. "Most are about rules for trade, one mask has to be given at each time. You borrowed a mask here, sold it to someone, then give the money back."
"Sounds boring," said Ruto as she sighed. "Why in the world would you do this? Giving masks to people, thinking it would spread happiness? The guy was obviously mad."
"Well... happiness did spread. It was the weirdest thing," thought Link. "For every mask I gave, it set up a chain event. More happiness was spread each time."
"Link, was this where you gave the stalkid that monster mask?" asked Saria.
"Yes," he replied. "But I didn't think anything would come of it. He wanted... a face of his own. His face was taken by the woods, since he was changed into a stalkid."
"Oh who cares about this stupid shop?" Said Ruto, as she leaned against the wall. "There's nothing here and we're wasting time."
"You're right Ruto," said Link.
"I am?" Ruto was shocked. Perhaps he can make Link forget about all this nonsense, before he is too far into a new quest. "Then let's forget about this and-"
"We have to go to Hyrule castle," Link decided. "That salesman has cursed Zelda, and we have to break it."
He started to walk outside.
"Any idea what's going on Link?" Asked Saria, as he followed him outside to the market place.
Link stood quietly for a minute. "Saria... do you believe in fate?" He asked suddenly.
"Fate? Well, yes I suppose." replied Saria. "Why?"
"I don't know what's going on. But the more I think about it, the more I feel the Salesman has been leading me to something. He might have been leading me, even when I didn't know about it."
"I believe in fate, Link" said Ruto to him. "How else could I have met someone like you?" she smiled.
Link shied away from the advancing Zora. "Um- We- have to get going," Link stuttered.
"I go wherever you go Link! Tee he," she laughed to herself.
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The King waited patiently at the courtyard, anxious to hear any word from Impa. He watched with great relief, as Impa rode back to the castle, carrying Zelda.
"Impa! Please my daughter, what happened?"
Impa carried the sleeping princess in her arms, deciding it best if the child rested. "Highness, I will explain, but first let me put Zelda to bed."
"Quickly then," replied the King as he followed them to Zelda's room.
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The King stood close to Zelda's bedside, offering a quiet a prayer for his daughter. She looked so peaceful as she slept, the rabbit ears on her head the only thing making her look odd.
"Impa, I demand to know who has done this!" he said angrily.
"Majesty... A mysterious parcel was delivered to her, containing a mask." she explained. "We have no idea who did it, or what he did, but you can see the results on her highness."
The King was not impressed by this assessment.
Shusar, appointed wizard of Hyrule, was also in the room. "Your Majesty, I have asked many of my colleagues about this phenomenon-"
"You knew about this before! Why didn't you tell me?!" The king shouted.
Impa stepped into the Wizards defence. "I was the one highness. Zelda didn't want any trouble with the peace talks with the Gerudos, and I agreed. Peace is fragile, but is growing now. This even might have threatened it."
"Could the Gerudo's have done this?" The king said dangerously.
"Unlikely, your majesty," Shusar replied. "I have never seen anything of this in my life, and I have studied all magic we know. The Gerudo know even less then us about magic."
The King was still suspicious.
The wizard looked at the rabbit ears sticking out, prodding each one with his finger. "They do not respond to my magic, I can't even see them separately with my third sight," he sighed. "They are beyond my powers," he admitted.
"Then... there is nothing you can do?" Impa asked fearfully.
"Shusar, you and your line have always been held in high regard by my family. But if even you can do nothing..." The King sighed, not completing her trail of thought.
"I have only one course of action. My Master taught me an un-binding spell, I have prepared my room for its use. I was told it works every time, provided we have more power then the sealing spell. With your permission, I'd like to try."
"I would rather we wait for Link," replied Impa. "I believe the boy knows more about this kind of magic."
"I don't think it can wait longer," said the wizard. "The mask appears to be... assimilating to her. It started as an ordinary mask, correct?" He pointed to the sleeping girl. "Now, we see Zelda no longer wears the mask and has rabbit ears. In time... I don't want to think what will happen if we try nothing."
"Very well. Let's try it," decided the King.
Zelda started to stir, waking up. "Daddy? What's happened?" she asked.
"Shh darling," the King assured her. "I know about the mask. Shusar has a way to remove it."
"Dad, I'm sorry for not telling you."
"Forget about that, Zelda. Let's go to his laboratory, are you able to walk?"
"Walk?" Zelda smiled. "I suppose I can try walking instead."
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Link approached the gates of the castle. Unfortunately, a guard was blocking their way.
"Sorry, but nobody is allowed in the castle." the guard explained.
"Come on!" Link argued. "I'm the Hero of Time! Zelda knows me!"
"Yeah," added Saria. "He saved all our lives!"
The guard didn't listen. "It's not safe to play here, children. Please play elsewhere."
Link was sorely tempted to use his sword to slice the gates, but then Ruto pushed him aside.
"Let me handle this," said Ruto.
The guard looked at the Zora. "Beat it kids, otherwise I may have to arrest you."
"How dare you speak to a member of the Zoran Royal family like that!" Ruto shouted, crossing her arms.
"Ha. Good one," said the guard, unimpressed. "I'll have you know, impersonating royal family members is an offence."
Ruto calmly brought out a ring. "I hardly ever wear it, but I always bring it with me! Tee he."
The guard looked shocked as the girl brought out the seal of the Zoran. "F-Forgive me, your highness. Would you like an escort to the chambers?"
"That's better," said Ruto. "I will overlook this treatment I have received, you were only doing your job."
The guard sighed in relief.
Ruto continued. "Now, an escort would be wonderful, and my friends are to be treated royally. Understood?"
"Yes Princess. Of course." The guard proceeded to open up the gates.
"Thanks Ruto," Link thanked.
"It pays to be in power," she admitted. "You know Link... you would be treated with respect, if you were to find someone with power. Someone like that would be-"
"Link!" Navi shouted interrupting them. "I think I sense something."
"What is it Navi?" he asked.
"We are sensing a gathering of magic somewhere within the castle," said Sayl.
"We have to see what's going on," said Link.
Ruto sighed. Once again, she had been pushed aside. 'Someday Link, you will see it's me you want.'
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Shusar spread his arms high, pulling invisible threads around princess Zelda. He spoke the words of power and magic, as his master had taught him. The unsealing spell was one of his ultimate spells, and taxed the experienced wizard to his limit. But he continued to chant.
On the table, Zelda started rising. A powerful field enveloped them, and the incense burners flared into a greater colour.
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Outside, the King paced nervously. Every so often, he would put his hand on the door of Shusar's lab, but the wizard insisted nothing must enter until the spell was complete. He trusted the wizard, but he had a general mistrust of magic users.
"She will be fine highness," said Impa.
"I hope so Impa," he said. "I should have been paying attention that something was wrong. If I did-"
"Nothing would be changed. There was nothing you could have done."
At this moment, a guard came. "My lord, the princess of the Zora has arrived, bringing two friends."
"One of them must be Link," said Impa.
"Bring them here quickly" ordered the King.
"At once sire." The guard promptly left.
A short moment later, the guard came back with Link and his companions.
"What going on Impa?" said Link. "Where's Zelda?"
"Our wizard is attempting to extract the mask from the princess." she explained. "We will know soon, if it has been successful."
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Shusar chanted and chanted.
The princess struggled on the slab, her eyes still closed. For a moment, the Triforce of Wisdom glowed on her hand, in her distress, and faded back.
Shusar did not notice, as he intently focussed on the rabbit ears protruding. He focussed on their dissolvement and separation to remove the blemish from the princess. No matter how far he pressed, still he could not grab hold of this new energy. With invisible hands, he tried to reach into the energy and pulled.
The rabbit ears started to glow red. Zelda screamed in pain.
Shusar could see his own spell feeding into the mask's power, working against him. He immediately held back the spell and started to dispel it.
Zelda fell back gently on the table, the ears still present.
The wizard sighed. He hoped he had not just done more harm.
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"Impa, I don't think these masks can't be removed by our magic." Link reasoned.
The door to the Wizard's room opened. Shusar came out, exhausted and feeling beaten. "I fear the boy is right," he said.
"Shusar. I take it you were unsuccessful?" asked the King.
"Most humble apologies majesty. The princess is still asleep, and now she must rest. The spell was very taxing on her and myself." the wizard sighed.
"The King turned to Link. "Just who are you boy? Do you know what we are dealing with?"
"This is Link of course!" said Saria. "The Hero of Time! Honestly Link, why don't you get given any credit?"
"He would, if he was with someone of worth," Ruto commented.
"What do you mean by that?"
"The King waved his hands over the argument. "I remember, you were the one entrusted with the Ocarina of Time by my daughter. She did not explain herself... but I trust her judgement. I trust you used it for some good purpose?"
"Yes your majesty," said Link.
"I want to know everything, boy." said the King.
"I will tend to Zelda," said Impa.
"Very well. Come Link, we have much to discuss."
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To be continued...
Authors notes: Hey everyone, I know it's a bit shorter then my usual chapter, but I hope it is to your liking. I really enjoyed writing this, and hope to continue it soon :)
Again, for Link, nothing had changed in the Hyrule market place. As usual, for the start of the day, people went about their daily business. He scanned the slightly familiar faces, giving a short smile as he recognised some.
The absolute sea of activity bewildered Saria. Everywhere, there were Hylians. Buying, talking, eating... And one was chasing a chicken? "What are they all doing?" she gasped.
"They're all having fun! That's what!" Ruto immediately went to look at all the fresh fruit, vegetables, and other things on sale. She found herself enticed by the smell of fresh fish. Unable to help herself, she took one at ate it.
"That costs 40 Rupees," said the storekeeper.
"Oh. Um, well..." Ruto didn't want to say she had forgotten to bring money. It was embarrassing and inappropriate for a princess of the Zora.
"I knew it, another trouble maker" said the shop keeper grimacing. "Typical Zora... And don't try giving me that excuse that you have no pockets! Where are your parents?"
Link was immediately by her. "I have it covered," he gave some coins to him.
"Thank you Link!" Ruto smiled. "Come on, lets go shopping together! I can pay you back at the caverns."
"I think we'd better- Hold on. Where's Saria?" Link had realised that now she had disappeared.
"She's over there Link," said Navi.
Saria could be seen helping a girl chase the chicken. Link watched bemused as she ran in circles, trying to help the girl dressed in yellow to catch the animal by surprise. It was just like he did, when he first got here.
"Why do you want to catch it?" Saria asked, as the surprisingly agile bird gave the run around. It had once again slipped from her.
"I don't know," said the girl. "It's just, I can never catch that one. I want to be able to catch it one day. Maybe when I'm faster... Cool mask, by the way," she added.
Saria was surprised she could tell. "H-How..."
"Come on Saria, we have to go to the happy mask shop. We might find a clue there." Link ushered her with a little haste, before anything else distracts them.
"Wait Link. That girl, she was able to-"
"Yay! I caught you at last!" said the girl happily holding the chicken. "Time to take you home," she said as she left.
"What about her?" Asked Ruto, finally caught up to the group.
"I- it's, nothing. Nothing..." repeated Saria.
"The Happy Mask shop is over here," Link pointed to the store. It had the same logo on the top, and as usual, people avoided it. "Funny, I thought it might have disappeared." he commented.
"Why in the world would you think that? It's not going anywhere," said Ruto.
Link sighed, feeling some relief that the shop was indeed still there. "Because... I don't know. Nothing about this feels right."
"Let's go in then and find out," said Saria.
Ruto paused in a moment thought. Perhaps she could get the mask she wants... It was worth a try. "Come on then Link, let's not waste any time! The balance of Hyrule, the Cosmos or who knows what obviously lies at the center of that... Happy mask shop" she said in a frantic speech.
"Umm, Okay." Said Link.
"And you thought I was bossy," Navi spoke to Link under his hat.
"Believe me Navi, you are the most helpful person of us" Link whispered with a grin.
"Thank you Link." Navi touched a slight reddish tint in her colour slightly embarrassed by the complement.
It was ironic that once Link had Tatl, all of Navi's bad characteristics seemed somehow trivial.
Tatl showed no willingness to help him in Termina, whereas Navi actually wanted to help. Perhaps that was being unfair to Tatl, though that was how he felt. And yet... he would miss her too.
He didn't know how a Kokiri was assigned a fairy. Whether they are born with their partner or if they must undergo a trial to earn one. What ever happened, Navi and Link now shared a close association for each other. Much like any other Kokiri that Link knew.
And he had Tatl to thank for that.
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Link opened the door of the happy mask shop, with Saria and Ruto following him inside.
The shop was completely barren. There was dust already pilling up, from disuse.
"Looks like nobody's here," observed Saria.
"I'll just check the shelves," thought Ruto. Unfortunately, there was nothing on the shelves either. Not even an ordinary mask was left. Frustration built up inside her, looks like getting a Hylian mask would be harder then she thought.
Link had a quick look around, and knew that he would not find anything here. He ran a hand though the counter, looking at where the mask salesman usually stood.
"What's this Link?" asked Saria, pointing to the large billboard.
"Those are the rules for the masks," said Link as he tried to remember them. "Most are about rules for trade, one mask has to be given at each time. You borrowed a mask here, sold it to someone, then give the money back."
"Sounds boring," said Ruto as she sighed. "Why in the world would you do this? Giving masks to people, thinking it would spread happiness? The guy was obviously mad."
"Well... happiness did spread. It was the weirdest thing," thought Link. "For every mask I gave, it set up a chain event. More happiness was spread each time."
"Link, was this where you gave the stalkid that monster mask?" asked Saria.
"Yes," he replied. "But I didn't think anything would come of it. He wanted... a face of his own. His face was taken by the woods, since he was changed into a stalkid."
"Oh who cares about this stupid shop?" Said Ruto, as she leaned against the wall. "There's nothing here and we're wasting time."
"You're right Ruto," said Link.
"I am?" Ruto was shocked. Perhaps he can make Link forget about all this nonsense, before he is too far into a new quest. "Then let's forget about this and-"
"We have to go to Hyrule castle," Link decided. "That salesman has cursed Zelda, and we have to break it."
He started to walk outside.
"Any idea what's going on Link?" Asked Saria, as he followed him outside to the market place.
Link stood quietly for a minute. "Saria... do you believe in fate?" He asked suddenly.
"Fate? Well, yes I suppose." replied Saria. "Why?"
"I don't know what's going on. But the more I think about it, the more I feel the Salesman has been leading me to something. He might have been leading me, even when I didn't know about it."
"I believe in fate, Link" said Ruto to him. "How else could I have met someone like you?" she smiled.
Link shied away from the advancing Zora. "Um- We- have to get going," Link stuttered.
"I go wherever you go Link! Tee he," she laughed to herself.
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The King waited patiently at the courtyard, anxious to hear any word from Impa. He watched with great relief, as Impa rode back to the castle, carrying Zelda.
"Impa! Please my daughter, what happened?"
Impa carried the sleeping princess in her arms, deciding it best if the child rested. "Highness, I will explain, but first let me put Zelda to bed."
"Quickly then," replied the King as he followed them to Zelda's room.
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The King stood close to Zelda's bedside, offering a quiet a prayer for his daughter. She looked so peaceful as she slept, the rabbit ears on her head the only thing making her look odd.
"Impa, I demand to know who has done this!" he said angrily.
"Majesty... A mysterious parcel was delivered to her, containing a mask." she explained. "We have no idea who did it, or what he did, but you can see the results on her highness."
The King was not impressed by this assessment.
Shusar, appointed wizard of Hyrule, was also in the room. "Your Majesty, I have asked many of my colleagues about this phenomenon-"
"You knew about this before! Why didn't you tell me?!" The king shouted.
Impa stepped into the Wizards defence. "I was the one highness. Zelda didn't want any trouble with the peace talks with the Gerudos, and I agreed. Peace is fragile, but is growing now. This even might have threatened it."
"Could the Gerudo's have done this?" The king said dangerously.
"Unlikely, your majesty," Shusar replied. "I have never seen anything of this in my life, and I have studied all magic we know. The Gerudo know even less then us about magic."
The King was still suspicious.
The wizard looked at the rabbit ears sticking out, prodding each one with his finger. "They do not respond to my magic, I can't even see them separately with my third sight," he sighed. "They are beyond my powers," he admitted.
"Then... there is nothing you can do?" Impa asked fearfully.
"Shusar, you and your line have always been held in high regard by my family. But if even you can do nothing..." The King sighed, not completing her trail of thought.
"I have only one course of action. My Master taught me an un-binding spell, I have prepared my room for its use. I was told it works every time, provided we have more power then the sealing spell. With your permission, I'd like to try."
"I would rather we wait for Link," replied Impa. "I believe the boy knows more about this kind of magic."
"I don't think it can wait longer," said the wizard. "The mask appears to be... assimilating to her. It started as an ordinary mask, correct?" He pointed to the sleeping girl. "Now, we see Zelda no longer wears the mask and has rabbit ears. In time... I don't want to think what will happen if we try nothing."
"Very well. Let's try it," decided the King.
Zelda started to stir, waking up. "Daddy? What's happened?" she asked.
"Shh darling," the King assured her. "I know about the mask. Shusar has a way to remove it."
"Dad, I'm sorry for not telling you."
"Forget about that, Zelda. Let's go to his laboratory, are you able to walk?"
"Walk?" Zelda smiled. "I suppose I can try walking instead."
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Link approached the gates of the castle. Unfortunately, a guard was blocking their way.
"Sorry, but nobody is allowed in the castle." the guard explained.
"Come on!" Link argued. "I'm the Hero of Time! Zelda knows me!"
"Yeah," added Saria. "He saved all our lives!"
The guard didn't listen. "It's not safe to play here, children. Please play elsewhere."
Link was sorely tempted to use his sword to slice the gates, but then Ruto pushed him aside.
"Let me handle this," said Ruto.
The guard looked at the Zora. "Beat it kids, otherwise I may have to arrest you."
"How dare you speak to a member of the Zoran Royal family like that!" Ruto shouted, crossing her arms.
"Ha. Good one," said the guard, unimpressed. "I'll have you know, impersonating royal family members is an offence."
Ruto calmly brought out a ring. "I hardly ever wear it, but I always bring it with me! Tee he."
The guard looked shocked as the girl brought out the seal of the Zoran. "F-Forgive me, your highness. Would you like an escort to the chambers?"
"That's better," said Ruto. "I will overlook this treatment I have received, you were only doing your job."
The guard sighed in relief.
Ruto continued. "Now, an escort would be wonderful, and my friends are to be treated royally. Understood?"
"Yes Princess. Of course." The guard proceeded to open up the gates.
"Thanks Ruto," Link thanked.
"It pays to be in power," she admitted. "You know Link... you would be treated with respect, if you were to find someone with power. Someone like that would be-"
"Link!" Navi shouted interrupting them. "I think I sense something."
"What is it Navi?" he asked.
"We are sensing a gathering of magic somewhere within the castle," said Sayl.
"We have to see what's going on," said Link.
Ruto sighed. Once again, she had been pushed aside. 'Someday Link, you will see it's me you want.'
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Shusar spread his arms high, pulling invisible threads around princess Zelda. He spoke the words of power and magic, as his master had taught him. The unsealing spell was one of his ultimate spells, and taxed the experienced wizard to his limit. But he continued to chant.
On the table, Zelda started rising. A powerful field enveloped them, and the incense burners flared into a greater colour.
***********************************************************************************
Outside, the King paced nervously. Every so often, he would put his hand on the door of Shusar's lab, but the wizard insisted nothing must enter until the spell was complete. He trusted the wizard, but he had a general mistrust of magic users.
"She will be fine highness," said Impa.
"I hope so Impa," he said. "I should have been paying attention that something was wrong. If I did-"
"Nothing would be changed. There was nothing you could have done."
At this moment, a guard came. "My lord, the princess of the Zora has arrived, bringing two friends."
"One of them must be Link," said Impa.
"Bring them here quickly" ordered the King.
"At once sire." The guard promptly left.
A short moment later, the guard came back with Link and his companions.
"What going on Impa?" said Link. "Where's Zelda?"
"Our wizard is attempting to extract the mask from the princess." she explained. "We will know soon, if it has been successful."
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Shusar chanted and chanted.
The princess struggled on the slab, her eyes still closed. For a moment, the Triforce of Wisdom glowed on her hand, in her distress, and faded back.
Shusar did not notice, as he intently focussed on the rabbit ears protruding. He focussed on their dissolvement and separation to remove the blemish from the princess. No matter how far he pressed, still he could not grab hold of this new energy. With invisible hands, he tried to reach into the energy and pulled.
The rabbit ears started to glow red. Zelda screamed in pain.
Shusar could see his own spell feeding into the mask's power, working against him. He immediately held back the spell and started to dispel it.
Zelda fell back gently on the table, the ears still present.
The wizard sighed. He hoped he had not just done more harm.
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"Impa, I don't think these masks can't be removed by our magic." Link reasoned.
The door to the Wizard's room opened. Shusar came out, exhausted and feeling beaten. "I fear the boy is right," he said.
"Shusar. I take it you were unsuccessful?" asked the King.
"Most humble apologies majesty. The princess is still asleep, and now she must rest. The spell was very taxing on her and myself." the wizard sighed.
"The King turned to Link. "Just who are you boy? Do you know what we are dealing with?"
"This is Link of course!" said Saria. "The Hero of Time! Honestly Link, why don't you get given any credit?"
"He would, if he was with someone of worth," Ruto commented.
"What do you mean by that?"
"The King waved his hands over the argument. "I remember, you were the one entrusted with the Ocarina of Time by my daughter. She did not explain herself... but I trust her judgement. I trust you used it for some good purpose?"
"Yes your majesty," said Link.
"I want to know everything, boy." said the King.
"I will tend to Zelda," said Impa.
"Very well. Come Link, we have much to discuss."
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To be continued...
Authors notes: Hey everyone, I know it's a bit shorter then my usual chapter, but I hope it is to your liking. I really enjoyed writing this, and hope to continue it soon :)