The New Adversary
(Part I)
Chapter 1
[Hyrule, the wonderful land where Princess Zelda reigns over along side with her father, the King. It's been seven years later in the future and finally, everything is back in one peace. But what is a land without any adventure? What is a land, without, a different story? What if, Zelda didn't reveal herself as the survivor of the Sheikahs, Sheik? What if, Sheik was not Zelda? Yes, the Sages did seal Gannondorf. But without Zelda? Gannondorf may be imprisoned for quite a long time. But without Zelda's power as the leader of the Sages, will Hyrule still be at peace? And what if Link didn't go back to the past, yet?]
The beautiful land of Hyrule now laid peacefully. The skies were no longer grim or gray and the clouds are brightly white showing it's true nature as the sun descended over it. The wind breezed freely, no longer feeling unmerciful and deprived. The green enriched grass was the glittery leaves poking out of the ground and pointing to the sun. Everything in Hyrule was perfect once again, no more worries, but one.
Down at Lake Hylia, on the small island laid a dead tree embarked with claw marks deeply wounded on its side. The wind around the tree soars through the air creating shimmering waves that stroke against the island. Then a beautiful sound of an Ocarina began a tune from Zelda's Lullaby.
For a while, the music played alone with the breeze of the fresh air. The wind agreed with the wonderful tune and flew around the tree. It stopped and the only sound around was the Ocarina. There, on top of the tree sat Link depressingly playing on his Ocarina given to him by Princess Zelda.
He stopped playing and gradually set his ocarina down. The expression on his face didn't look too fond of the music. Link sighed and slowly wiped his bangs off his face leaving his hand on his forehead. He looked up at the clouds and shielded his eyes from the blinding sun. Then he spots an unusual cloud shaped into the body of Princess Zelda. He squinted his eyes to get a better look and wrinkled his forehead as he set his hand to his side. The foolish wind blew a bit harder deforming the shape of Zelda. Link frowned and did a long sigh as he looked down at the ground. "Zelda," he whispered, "Gannondorf is gone… Sheik helped me seal him in and awaken all of the Sages… But Impa… Impa told me you are also a Sage. How come you weren't there?" Below him, a voice answered back. "Maybe that is because she was not sure."
Link blinked several times and spotted Sheik walk out from the side of the tree. His arms were crossed and he still didn't take off the wrappings that never revealed his true face. Link, confused, asked, "What do you mean that she wasn't sure?" Sheik replied, "Was not sure of what will happen after Gannondorf's incarceration." Link jumped off the tree and landed on the ground. He got up and leaned on top of the claw markings. "It means that everything in Hyrule will be back at peace and Zelda can again reign over." Sheik sternly watched Link with a disagreeable expression. "But what else will happen?" Link crossed his arms and tapped his foot on the ground trying to concentrate. Sheik thought. He does not understand that he no longer belongs in this world… He utters, "We will not be in need of a hero anymore." Link stopped tapping his foot and looked straight at Sheik. "S'cuse me?" Sheik said, "If Zelda must meet you after Gannondorf's imprisonment, it is inevitable that you must return back to your time." "Explain…" Sheik turned his back at Link. He looked up at the sky not minding the sunrays. "Never before has there been of when the Triforce was separated by an evil force until seven years ago." He set his hands to his side and looked back at Link only turning his head. "And now that the time has come, a hero, which is you ofcourse, has beaten that evil force, which is Gannondorf." Link raised his eyebrow. "What does that have to do with me?" Sheik crossed his arms again. "It is not profitable for the same hero to redo the process again once the evil seal must be broken." Link shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I don't understand. Why would the seal break-" he stared at Sheik. Sheik looks at the entrance of Lake Hylia. There were men of horses heading their way.
At the front of the group of men stood out a tall man. He wore dark red robes over his armor and his hair was slicked up. The robed man looked of the age of 40. On the belt of his waist held a scabbard large enough to fit a Big Goron Sword. Link asked, "Who are they?" Sheik, in a low voice, said, "Do you see that robed man with the evil grin on his face." Link nodded. "That is Vaip, the King's Knight."
"Knight?"
"Yes, odd indeed. But lately, the King could not search for a Prince unless Princess Zelda still lived in the castle." Link laughed. "Not even the King knows where his own daughter is?" Sheik ignored Link's sarcasm and watched Vaip. He was already heading his way to the bridge. Sheik took out a Deku Nut. Link turned to Sheik and tilted his head. "What are you doing?" Sheik closed his eyes and slamed the Deku Nut on the ground.
Link covered his eyes quickly from the blinding. Then he lowered his arm down and looked.
He was gone.
Link looked around. "Sheik? Sheik, where did you go?"
On the bridge, the robed man finally made it to the island. Link blankly looked at Vaip and blinked several times. Vaip grinned and set his hands on his hips. "You must be Link, Hero of Time, am I correct?" Link politely nodded not knowing anything about this robed man. Vaip formed a fist and set it against his chest. "I am Vaip, the King's Protector and I am in search of Princess Zelda's whereabouts. I am supposing that because Gannondorf's reigning has ended, that you must know vital information of the Princess." Link slowly shook his head thinking. "No sir, I don't know-" Vaip grabbed Link's collar and held him up in the air almost touching his nose. "I never am given negative reports! Especially from heroes like you!"
Out of nowhere, Sheik jumped from the air and kicked Vaip to the ground. Vaip yelled and slammed against the wet grass. Link rolled out of the way and jumped back up. He then wiped his tunic from the dirt.
Vaip growled and got back up trying to get his balance. "Sheik! I should have known you would have been around!" Sheik held his fists on his sides and glared at him. "It is not done to incriminate." Vaip grinned and spit into the water. "Well Sheik, where is she?" Sheik crossed his arms. "Even if I did know, you think that I would tell you?" Vaip unsheathed his sword. "Dare defy me?" Sheik grunted. "You? Slash me? Preposterous!" Vaip was ready to throw his sword. But he became calm and sheathed his sword lowly laughing. "I see what you are doing." He laughed a little longer then got on his horse. "Until next time, Link, Sheik." Vaip pulled his horse's reins and turns toward the bridge. Before he lefted, he said, "I will be watching you." Sheik glared one last time before he rode off.
Vaip was now out of sight; Link took out his Ocarina. Sheik asked, "What are you doing?" Link said, "Well, since my work is done here, I guess I have nothing more to do then just go back."
"As in the past?"
"Absolutely, not that I want to go or anything…"
Sheik firmly nodded. "Very well…" He didin't want to hold him back. He knows that Link has to leave anyway. Link and Sheik took each other's hands and lightly hit each other's shoulder. Sheik harshly sighed. "It has been an honor seeing you Hero." Link smiled, "And I thank you for guiding me through the temples when I was in need of aid." He closed his eyes and held the Ocarina against his mouth. Then he began playing, "Prelude of Light." Link's body dissolved and disappeared. Sheik took out a Deku Nut and slammed it on the ground also disappearing.
In the Temple of Time, Link stood on the Triforce platform and looked down. His eyes closed and he thought of all the memories he was going to miss. My battle with Gannondorf is a showdown I'll never forget…
From far away, a familiar voice called from behind him. "I could have guessed it was time." Link's eyes brighten. That voice was a like a song he has never heard for over decades. He held his head up and smiled. "So…-" he turns around. "Zelda, you finally show yourself…"
The temple became very quiet. It was only Zelda and Link facing each other. Zelda just wanted to cry. She sadly smiled at Link, then frowned. "Link… I am awfully sorry for all the tragedies I bestowed on you. Because of me, you've been through a painful adventure. And now, it has come to a time… where we must part." Link shook his head. "But it doesn't have to be like this. I can stay." Sheik walked in.
"Hero of Time," he walked up to Link, "Because of you, Hyrule is now at peace. Atleast, for the time being." Link looked confused. He didn't understand. "For the time being? I just sealed Gannondorf!" Zelda's face scrunched up showing her depression. "It will not be long, before the King of Thieves (or so as Evil) returns to this land." "Return?" Zelda crossed her arms and continued. "In the near future, several years from now, Gannondorf's Seal will open. But fortunately, not in this time. The problem is that if Gannondorf does not return to this time of Hyrule, his spirit will want revenge and return back to the past where he will try to reign over for the second time." She set her arms on her sides and took a few steps to Link. Sheik backed away and listened.
"In the past, the Triforce will split once again because of a new evil force. All the sages will be in contempt as their hidden forms sleep. If a hero does not awaken all of the Sages in seven years, Gannondorf's spirit from the future shall take over the Gannondorf in the past and bestow grief all over Hyrule again. Also that, the future of Hyrule, in which we are in at the moment, will collapse and the new future of Hyrule will be in dismay and anxiety once again." Sheik added. "It is unavoidable. You must return to the past. Only then you can stop the sorrow of Hyrule's destiny." Link's eyes were confused and shocked all together. So everything depends on me… again? Zelda slowly nodded. "I know this is unending, but it is the only way to keep Hyrule at peace no matter what the time."
Sheik ran to the entrance. Link and Zelda watched him. "What is the matter Sheik?" He turned around and quickly pointed outside. "I can feel Vaip's presence coming." He looked at Link. "You must quickly return to the past now unless you want Vaip to find you!" Zelda muttered, "But Sheik, must it happen now?" He slowly shook his head. "He will definitely find us if we do not hurry!" "Well how far is he?" Sheik replied, "He is at the town. I have a hunch he will be entering this temple."
Link wasn't listening to what they were saying. He was too busy thinking. I could just stay with them a little longer… He stated. "It's not like Gannondorf will return right now." Zelda turned to Link. "Yes indeed, but this is the only opportunity that you will be able to make your escape. Because I finally confronted you, it is only now that the Temple will remain open to the Pedestal of Light until I leave." Sheik protested, "He is getting to the steps! You have to hurry!" Zelda frowned. "Link, you must leave now!" He nodded and ran to the Pedestal. Then Zelda yelled out, "Wait!" He stopped and turned. She closed her eyes and sighed. "I want to show you why you have never seen me." She raised her elbow up to her chest lightly holding her fist in front of her face. Then her other fist connected to her risk showing the Triforce of Wisdom on her palm. It began to glow and blinded Link. He grunted and raised his arm over his eyes. When he set his arm to his side, he looked at Zelda and gasped. It was no longer her.
Standing in front of Link was a young Sheikah with white tight pants and a purple tight shirt extending with long sleeves. The young Sheikah's hair was white and tied up with a bang swaying in front of her face. Her eyes were now purple and she no longer looked like the Princess. Her voice answered to Link with an accent. "Link, this is my Sheikah form. I've been in this disguise ever since you slept in the Sacred Realm. Ever since, I've only let Sheik show himself to you. And in this form, my name is Shannon." Link stared. He never seen Zelda talking differently and dressed like a Sheikah. "Zelda… I mean Shannon… I never knew…" Shannon frowned. "I'm sorry Link, but it was the only way to keep me from Gannondorf's hands."
Sheik ran in between them and took Shannon's hand. "Hurry! We must leave now! Vaip is coming!" Shannon gasped. "Already?" Sheik nodded and turned to Link. "I am sorry that we have to leave inconveniently. Farewell Link!" Before Shannon ran off with Sheik, she said, "Link! I need you to talk to me in the past alright?" Link nodded. Sheik took out a Deku Nut and slams it on the ground.
It was only Link. He could hear voices outside. "Hurry! I know their hiding here! I can hear voices!" Link gasped and ran to the Pedestal. He took out his sword and pointed it to the pedestal. Before he dropped it in, he took one more glance at the Temple. I'm going to miss this time… Then Link eases and drops the sword in the pedestal. Suddenly blue light began surrounding him everywhere. His eyes grow heavy quickly. He closed his eyes and slept.
(Part I)
Chapter 1
[Hyrule, the wonderful land where Princess Zelda reigns over along side with her father, the King. It's been seven years later in the future and finally, everything is back in one peace. But what is a land without any adventure? What is a land, without, a different story? What if, Zelda didn't reveal herself as the survivor of the Sheikahs, Sheik? What if, Sheik was not Zelda? Yes, the Sages did seal Gannondorf. But without Zelda? Gannondorf may be imprisoned for quite a long time. But without Zelda's power as the leader of the Sages, will Hyrule still be at peace? And what if Link didn't go back to the past, yet?]
The beautiful land of Hyrule now laid peacefully. The skies were no longer grim or gray and the clouds are brightly white showing it's true nature as the sun descended over it. The wind breezed freely, no longer feeling unmerciful and deprived. The green enriched grass was the glittery leaves poking out of the ground and pointing to the sun. Everything in Hyrule was perfect once again, no more worries, but one.
Down at Lake Hylia, on the small island laid a dead tree embarked with claw marks deeply wounded on its side. The wind around the tree soars through the air creating shimmering waves that stroke against the island. Then a beautiful sound of an Ocarina began a tune from Zelda's Lullaby.
For a while, the music played alone with the breeze of the fresh air. The wind agreed with the wonderful tune and flew around the tree. It stopped and the only sound around was the Ocarina. There, on top of the tree sat Link depressingly playing on his Ocarina given to him by Princess Zelda.
He stopped playing and gradually set his ocarina down. The expression on his face didn't look too fond of the music. Link sighed and slowly wiped his bangs off his face leaving his hand on his forehead. He looked up at the clouds and shielded his eyes from the blinding sun. Then he spots an unusual cloud shaped into the body of Princess Zelda. He squinted his eyes to get a better look and wrinkled his forehead as he set his hand to his side. The foolish wind blew a bit harder deforming the shape of Zelda. Link frowned and did a long sigh as he looked down at the ground. "Zelda," he whispered, "Gannondorf is gone… Sheik helped me seal him in and awaken all of the Sages… But Impa… Impa told me you are also a Sage. How come you weren't there?" Below him, a voice answered back. "Maybe that is because she was not sure."
Link blinked several times and spotted Sheik walk out from the side of the tree. His arms were crossed and he still didn't take off the wrappings that never revealed his true face. Link, confused, asked, "What do you mean that she wasn't sure?" Sheik replied, "Was not sure of what will happen after Gannondorf's incarceration." Link jumped off the tree and landed on the ground. He got up and leaned on top of the claw markings. "It means that everything in Hyrule will be back at peace and Zelda can again reign over." Sheik sternly watched Link with a disagreeable expression. "But what else will happen?" Link crossed his arms and tapped his foot on the ground trying to concentrate. Sheik thought. He does not understand that he no longer belongs in this world… He utters, "We will not be in need of a hero anymore." Link stopped tapping his foot and looked straight at Sheik. "S'cuse me?" Sheik said, "If Zelda must meet you after Gannondorf's imprisonment, it is inevitable that you must return back to your time." "Explain…" Sheik turned his back at Link. He looked up at the sky not minding the sunrays. "Never before has there been of when the Triforce was separated by an evil force until seven years ago." He set his hands to his side and looked back at Link only turning his head. "And now that the time has come, a hero, which is you ofcourse, has beaten that evil force, which is Gannondorf." Link raised his eyebrow. "What does that have to do with me?" Sheik crossed his arms again. "It is not profitable for the same hero to redo the process again once the evil seal must be broken." Link shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I don't understand. Why would the seal break-" he stared at Sheik. Sheik looks at the entrance of Lake Hylia. There were men of horses heading their way.
At the front of the group of men stood out a tall man. He wore dark red robes over his armor and his hair was slicked up. The robed man looked of the age of 40. On the belt of his waist held a scabbard large enough to fit a Big Goron Sword. Link asked, "Who are they?" Sheik, in a low voice, said, "Do you see that robed man with the evil grin on his face." Link nodded. "That is Vaip, the King's Knight."
"Knight?"
"Yes, odd indeed. But lately, the King could not search for a Prince unless Princess Zelda still lived in the castle." Link laughed. "Not even the King knows where his own daughter is?" Sheik ignored Link's sarcasm and watched Vaip. He was already heading his way to the bridge. Sheik took out a Deku Nut. Link turned to Sheik and tilted his head. "What are you doing?" Sheik closed his eyes and slamed the Deku Nut on the ground.
Link covered his eyes quickly from the blinding. Then he lowered his arm down and looked.
He was gone.
Link looked around. "Sheik? Sheik, where did you go?"
On the bridge, the robed man finally made it to the island. Link blankly looked at Vaip and blinked several times. Vaip grinned and set his hands on his hips. "You must be Link, Hero of Time, am I correct?" Link politely nodded not knowing anything about this robed man. Vaip formed a fist and set it against his chest. "I am Vaip, the King's Protector and I am in search of Princess Zelda's whereabouts. I am supposing that because Gannondorf's reigning has ended, that you must know vital information of the Princess." Link slowly shook his head thinking. "No sir, I don't know-" Vaip grabbed Link's collar and held him up in the air almost touching his nose. "I never am given negative reports! Especially from heroes like you!"
Out of nowhere, Sheik jumped from the air and kicked Vaip to the ground. Vaip yelled and slammed against the wet grass. Link rolled out of the way and jumped back up. He then wiped his tunic from the dirt.
Vaip growled and got back up trying to get his balance. "Sheik! I should have known you would have been around!" Sheik held his fists on his sides and glared at him. "It is not done to incriminate." Vaip grinned and spit into the water. "Well Sheik, where is she?" Sheik crossed his arms. "Even if I did know, you think that I would tell you?" Vaip unsheathed his sword. "Dare defy me?" Sheik grunted. "You? Slash me? Preposterous!" Vaip was ready to throw his sword. But he became calm and sheathed his sword lowly laughing. "I see what you are doing." He laughed a little longer then got on his horse. "Until next time, Link, Sheik." Vaip pulled his horse's reins and turns toward the bridge. Before he lefted, he said, "I will be watching you." Sheik glared one last time before he rode off.
Vaip was now out of sight; Link took out his Ocarina. Sheik asked, "What are you doing?" Link said, "Well, since my work is done here, I guess I have nothing more to do then just go back."
"As in the past?"
"Absolutely, not that I want to go or anything…"
Sheik firmly nodded. "Very well…" He didin't want to hold him back. He knows that Link has to leave anyway. Link and Sheik took each other's hands and lightly hit each other's shoulder. Sheik harshly sighed. "It has been an honor seeing you Hero." Link smiled, "And I thank you for guiding me through the temples when I was in need of aid." He closed his eyes and held the Ocarina against his mouth. Then he began playing, "Prelude of Light." Link's body dissolved and disappeared. Sheik took out a Deku Nut and slammed it on the ground also disappearing.
In the Temple of Time, Link stood on the Triforce platform and looked down. His eyes closed and he thought of all the memories he was going to miss. My battle with Gannondorf is a showdown I'll never forget…
From far away, a familiar voice called from behind him. "I could have guessed it was time." Link's eyes brighten. That voice was a like a song he has never heard for over decades. He held his head up and smiled. "So…-" he turns around. "Zelda, you finally show yourself…"
The temple became very quiet. It was only Zelda and Link facing each other. Zelda just wanted to cry. She sadly smiled at Link, then frowned. "Link… I am awfully sorry for all the tragedies I bestowed on you. Because of me, you've been through a painful adventure. And now, it has come to a time… where we must part." Link shook his head. "But it doesn't have to be like this. I can stay." Sheik walked in.
"Hero of Time," he walked up to Link, "Because of you, Hyrule is now at peace. Atleast, for the time being." Link looked confused. He didn't understand. "For the time being? I just sealed Gannondorf!" Zelda's face scrunched up showing her depression. "It will not be long, before the King of Thieves (or so as Evil) returns to this land." "Return?" Zelda crossed her arms and continued. "In the near future, several years from now, Gannondorf's Seal will open. But fortunately, not in this time. The problem is that if Gannondorf does not return to this time of Hyrule, his spirit will want revenge and return back to the past where he will try to reign over for the second time." She set her arms on her sides and took a few steps to Link. Sheik backed away and listened.
"In the past, the Triforce will split once again because of a new evil force. All the sages will be in contempt as their hidden forms sleep. If a hero does not awaken all of the Sages in seven years, Gannondorf's spirit from the future shall take over the Gannondorf in the past and bestow grief all over Hyrule again. Also that, the future of Hyrule, in which we are in at the moment, will collapse and the new future of Hyrule will be in dismay and anxiety once again." Sheik added. "It is unavoidable. You must return to the past. Only then you can stop the sorrow of Hyrule's destiny." Link's eyes were confused and shocked all together. So everything depends on me… again? Zelda slowly nodded. "I know this is unending, but it is the only way to keep Hyrule at peace no matter what the time."
Sheik ran to the entrance. Link and Zelda watched him. "What is the matter Sheik?" He turned around and quickly pointed outside. "I can feel Vaip's presence coming." He looked at Link. "You must quickly return to the past now unless you want Vaip to find you!" Zelda muttered, "But Sheik, must it happen now?" He slowly shook his head. "He will definitely find us if we do not hurry!" "Well how far is he?" Sheik replied, "He is at the town. I have a hunch he will be entering this temple."
Link wasn't listening to what they were saying. He was too busy thinking. I could just stay with them a little longer… He stated. "It's not like Gannondorf will return right now." Zelda turned to Link. "Yes indeed, but this is the only opportunity that you will be able to make your escape. Because I finally confronted you, it is only now that the Temple will remain open to the Pedestal of Light until I leave." Sheik protested, "He is getting to the steps! You have to hurry!" Zelda frowned. "Link, you must leave now!" He nodded and ran to the Pedestal. Then Zelda yelled out, "Wait!" He stopped and turned. She closed her eyes and sighed. "I want to show you why you have never seen me." She raised her elbow up to her chest lightly holding her fist in front of her face. Then her other fist connected to her risk showing the Triforce of Wisdom on her palm. It began to glow and blinded Link. He grunted and raised his arm over his eyes. When he set his arm to his side, he looked at Zelda and gasped. It was no longer her.
Standing in front of Link was a young Sheikah with white tight pants and a purple tight shirt extending with long sleeves. The young Sheikah's hair was white and tied up with a bang swaying in front of her face. Her eyes were now purple and she no longer looked like the Princess. Her voice answered to Link with an accent. "Link, this is my Sheikah form. I've been in this disguise ever since you slept in the Sacred Realm. Ever since, I've only let Sheik show himself to you. And in this form, my name is Shannon." Link stared. He never seen Zelda talking differently and dressed like a Sheikah. "Zelda… I mean Shannon… I never knew…" Shannon frowned. "I'm sorry Link, but it was the only way to keep me from Gannondorf's hands."
Sheik ran in between them and took Shannon's hand. "Hurry! We must leave now! Vaip is coming!" Shannon gasped. "Already?" Sheik nodded and turned to Link. "I am sorry that we have to leave inconveniently. Farewell Link!" Before Shannon ran off with Sheik, she said, "Link! I need you to talk to me in the past alright?" Link nodded. Sheik took out a Deku Nut and slams it on the ground.
It was only Link. He could hear voices outside. "Hurry! I know their hiding here! I can hear voices!" Link gasped and ran to the Pedestal. He took out his sword and pointed it to the pedestal. Before he dropped it in, he took one more glance at the Temple. I'm going to miss this time… Then Link eases and drops the sword in the pedestal. Suddenly blue light began surrounding him everywhere. His eyes grow heavy quickly. He closed his eyes and slept.