Yay! More plot holes. I figured I'd heighten the suspense just a tad
bit more. Ok, maybe a lot more. I would like to thank you, Matt, for
editing, proof reading, helping, inspiring....you get the idea. And many
thanks for trying to beat me upside the head with the smart stick. Though I
wouldn't be surprised if it didn't help any. Anyway...
Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda or any of its characters, but this story was my original and not very well thought out idea.
Oh yeah..I stole some of the story down there from my character sketch thingy: Bing.
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Inside the house the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Li rested his tired body on Mrs. Aedel's couch. It had been a year since the accident, but Li and the old woman had grown so close that Li visited her regularly. What kept him so interested was the stories she would tell. They were so vivid, and she told them like she actually lived them. Li loved them so much because he wanted to live in a world like in the woman's stories. He wanted to live his own life, be free of the problems that seemed to suffocate him so. Mrs. Aedel understood this. She told of a vast, golden land, which was once threatened by an evil lord. There was a princess, and of course, a hero. The hero had to stop the evil lord and rescue the princess. She would call the hero Link, and Li only figured she did it to make him happy. Li loved it when she did that. It was his dream world....
"What troubles you today, young Link?" Mrs. Aedel came into the living room and set down a hot cup of cider on the wooden coffee table. Li sat up and ran his fingers through his hair.
"I dreamt of her again..."
"Of the fire haired girl?" Li nodded.
"Yes, and this time it was..it was so..real." Li noticed a flash of emotion on Mrs. Aedel's face. Was that jealousy I saw? He pondered. Couldn't be...she's an old woman. She quickly wiped the expression off her face and replaced it with a smile.
"Do you know her?" Mrs. Aedel took a sip from her mug and sat down in a kindle chair.
"Only in my dreams. Oh Mrs. Aedel, you should see her. She's...extraordinary. As beautiful as-"
"Maybe she's someone from another life." Mrs. Aedel interrupted. Then she smiled. "Or maybe...maybe she's the princess. Maybe you are dreaming of the princess."
"But, Mrs. Aedel. It's just a story..and besides, you said the princess was blonde." Mrs. Aedel scowled at Li. He was taken aback and gaped at her. "Did I say something?"
"Link, I believe it's time to tell.....show you the truth." Li looked at her quizzically and stood up as the woman did. "Come. You must take me somewhere."
The drive was beautiful, nothing (besides hearing Mrs. Aedel's stories) brought him more peace, than just looking out the window at the beautiful scenery that lay before him. Out beyond the hills, there was a glittering blue lake, and Li could already smell it's fresh water. He rolled down his window more so he could take in the luscious scent. Mrs. Aedel sat sternly in the passenger seat, and Li couldn't help but wonder why the old woman was so tense. The mountains and hills calmed his soul, as did the fresh scent of the lake. He wondered why it didn't do the same for Mrs. Aedel. Finally..he thought to himself. We made it.
Li pulled into the parking lot and helped Mrs Aedel out of his worn down truck. He cracked a smile as he looked at the dented hood, remembering the first time he had encountered the old woman.
"Help me over to the dock, Link." Mrs. Aedel accepted the outstretched arm Li offered to her and followed him out to the dock. Grey clouds were beginning to form in the afternoon sky, and Li smelled rain in the air. They'd better hurry if they didn't want to get soaked. For the first time, Li noticed a rather large bag which the woman carried in her left arm, and Li pondered what could be inside. She set it down on the wooden walkway and let go of Li's arm, turning to face him. The sea was gentle, and the squawks of a few seagulls could be heard. Li had never seen Mrs. Aedel look so solemn.
"Mrs. Aedel, are you sure you're-"
"Link, don't talk anymore, just listen to me very carefully. Though you will have a great many urges to interrupt, I beg you not to." Li nodded his head, a concerned look on his face. Mrs. Aedel had never acted to strangely before.
"In the beginning, there were three Goddesses, each with magnificent abilities. Din, Goddess of Power, with her flaming arms cultivated the land- "
"Mrs. Aedel, I've already heard-"
"Link! Please!" Li guiltily mouthed his apology and shut up.
"Before I was so rudely interrupted... Nayru, Goddess of Wisdom, with her love gave law to that land. Farore, Goddess of Courage, with her noble heart and strong spirit gave life to all those who would uphold that law. As a symbol of their creation, the three Goddesses made a golden triad known as the Triforce. The Triforce had three pieces to it, and in these pieces contained the magic of the Goddesses: Courage, Wisdom, and Power. It was sealed away safely in the Sacred Realm, which one could only enter through the Door of Time. Any man pure of heart who touched the Triforce would have one wish granted. If that man held pure evil in his heart, the land would take that form and be overcome with darkness and famine. If that man held pure goodness, the land would take that form and flourish into a beautiful place of Eden. When the evil lord, Ganondorf Dragmire, tried to get a hold of the Triforce, Link, who would be known as the Hero of Time was summoned upon to stop his evil from corrupting the land. Though he did not know it until the ends of his quest, Link held the Courage piece of the Triforce, Ganondorf, the Power piece of the Triforce. And Zelda, princess of Destiny....held the Wisdom piece of the Triforce." With her last sentence, Mrs. Aedel pulled up the sleeve of her knit sweater and held up her arm for Li to look at. There, on her wrinkled hand, a golden triangle shape could barely be made out. Li took a step back and put his hands out.
"Whoa, whoa whoa. Mrs. Aedel, what are you trying to-"
"Link, I know it's hard for you, but please, you must believe me. I am the Princess Zelda, and you, Link, you are the Hero of Time!" Li shook his head, not taking in Mrs. Aedel's words. Now I really know she's senile, he thought to himself.
"Mrs. Aedel, I love your stories, but-"
"I shall prove it to you then. You want proof? I'll prove it to you..." she mumbled as she knelt down to rummage through the bag. When she rose again, she brought with her a beautifully carved, wooden scabbard. It held the markings of a true antique. Li couldn't help but stare at the beautiful thing, marveling at the colors and patterns. Mrs. Aedel unsheathed the sword that was held within the scabbard, the blade shimmering and reflecting in the blue of the lake.
"Now that you are seventeen, I figured you should know."
"What...Whose sword is that?" Questioned Li, his eyes suddenly filled with suspicion.
"This, Link, was the Hero of Time's sword. He used this very sword to defeat the forces of evil. As you've probably guessed, this is the Master Sword." Li closed his eyes and shook his head.
"I knew you were going to say that, and frankly, I think you're pushing this way too far." This was the first time Li could remember ever saying something so coldly to anyone. He had a grim look on his face, and his body trembled. A feeling of hatred washed over him. He couldn't stand what this woman was doing to him, she was shoving a fantasy under his nose, telling him he could have it, could live it, could be finally free of all he despised. And he resented her for it. "This isn't fair, Minivera, that you should make up these stories and then tell me that they're true. That I am some sort of hero in another world, in another life." His words bit her deeply, gnawed at her, and she knew she deserved it. Calling her by her first name showed much disrespect, and she could understand how upset Li was. Even though it wasn't her real name, and even though Li had known her for a year. She placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, but he shrugged it off and turned away from her, gazing out across the water. Oh how he wished he could just fly, fly over that water and never come back.
"Link, I know this pains you. I know your parents tell you they think you're a big mistake. I know how it feels to have no one. But you must believe me. I am the only one who can free you from this depression and loneliness." She stole the words right out of his head, and he wanted to believe it. But he couldn't. Li turned slowly around and stared at the old woman, his eyes narrowed and arms folded across his chest.
"How? How could you possibly know? To know that your parents don't love you, that your own flesh and blood blame you for every unhappy moment of their lives? To know that you have nothing in the world to live for? You want to know something? You, Mrs. Aedel, were the only thing that kept me alive. I got up every morning, knowing that you'd always be there for me and cheer me up. I knew that if I didn't come back to see you, every single damned day, I'd die. I would die, Mrs. Aedel, cease to live." A tear fell from the old woman's eye, trailing down her wrinkled face.
"I know, Link. Because I felt the same way. You were all I had." Li suddenly realized that this was true, and he turned his gaze back out over the water, not wanting to look her in the eye. Everything in his past was such a blur, and he had no idea what the future held for him. He had absolutely know idea why he was here now, listening to this old woman. "Link, I think it's time to go home now."
"I couldn't agree more." Li was truly, very furious with the woman. He wanted to take her home, and kill himself. He felt he had nothing left anymore. Nothing.
"But first, I need to do one more thing in case something goes wrong." Li just looked at her, and waited for her to make a move. Mrs. Aedel walked up to Li and pressed her old, wrinkly face against his..and kissed him. Right on the mouth. Li screamed and pushed the woman fiercely away, terror stricken. What the fuck did she think she was trying to do?! He thought bitterly, wiping his mouth with both of his hands. He never again wanted to experience anything like that. He thought about jumping into the cold, blue water. Jumping and letting the liquid-like death fill his lungs and take his life. It wasn't very deep, but it would work. He didn't need to think about it any longer. Before he knew what was going on, Mrs. Aedel, with sword still in hand, grabbed Li's wrist and jumped with him into the cold recesses of the lake. Li felt his lungs bursting and tried to gasp for air, but only inhaled water. Mrs. Aedel still had his wrist, and she was kicking, swimming towards an unknown place. The last thing Li experienced before the blackness engulfed him, was the sword being shoved into his hand and a bright blue light.
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Well, there it is, chapter 2...the next chapter should be up soon, depending on how many of you are actually into the story. Hope you liked it, please r/r. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda or any of its characters, but this story was my original and not very well thought out idea.
Oh yeah..I stole some of the story down there from my character sketch thingy: Bing.
*****
Inside the house the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Li rested his tired body on Mrs. Aedel's couch. It had been a year since the accident, but Li and the old woman had grown so close that Li visited her regularly. What kept him so interested was the stories she would tell. They were so vivid, and she told them like she actually lived them. Li loved them so much because he wanted to live in a world like in the woman's stories. He wanted to live his own life, be free of the problems that seemed to suffocate him so. Mrs. Aedel understood this. She told of a vast, golden land, which was once threatened by an evil lord. There was a princess, and of course, a hero. The hero had to stop the evil lord and rescue the princess. She would call the hero Link, and Li only figured she did it to make him happy. Li loved it when she did that. It was his dream world....
"What troubles you today, young Link?" Mrs. Aedel came into the living room and set down a hot cup of cider on the wooden coffee table. Li sat up and ran his fingers through his hair.
"I dreamt of her again..."
"Of the fire haired girl?" Li nodded.
"Yes, and this time it was..it was so..real." Li noticed a flash of emotion on Mrs. Aedel's face. Was that jealousy I saw? He pondered. Couldn't be...she's an old woman. She quickly wiped the expression off her face and replaced it with a smile.
"Do you know her?" Mrs. Aedel took a sip from her mug and sat down in a kindle chair.
"Only in my dreams. Oh Mrs. Aedel, you should see her. She's...extraordinary. As beautiful as-"
"Maybe she's someone from another life." Mrs. Aedel interrupted. Then she smiled. "Or maybe...maybe she's the princess. Maybe you are dreaming of the princess."
"But, Mrs. Aedel. It's just a story..and besides, you said the princess was blonde." Mrs. Aedel scowled at Li. He was taken aback and gaped at her. "Did I say something?"
"Link, I believe it's time to tell.....show you the truth." Li looked at her quizzically and stood up as the woman did. "Come. You must take me somewhere."
The drive was beautiful, nothing (besides hearing Mrs. Aedel's stories) brought him more peace, than just looking out the window at the beautiful scenery that lay before him. Out beyond the hills, there was a glittering blue lake, and Li could already smell it's fresh water. He rolled down his window more so he could take in the luscious scent. Mrs. Aedel sat sternly in the passenger seat, and Li couldn't help but wonder why the old woman was so tense. The mountains and hills calmed his soul, as did the fresh scent of the lake. He wondered why it didn't do the same for Mrs. Aedel. Finally..he thought to himself. We made it.
Li pulled into the parking lot and helped Mrs Aedel out of his worn down truck. He cracked a smile as he looked at the dented hood, remembering the first time he had encountered the old woman.
"Help me over to the dock, Link." Mrs. Aedel accepted the outstretched arm Li offered to her and followed him out to the dock. Grey clouds were beginning to form in the afternoon sky, and Li smelled rain in the air. They'd better hurry if they didn't want to get soaked. For the first time, Li noticed a rather large bag which the woman carried in her left arm, and Li pondered what could be inside. She set it down on the wooden walkway and let go of Li's arm, turning to face him. The sea was gentle, and the squawks of a few seagulls could be heard. Li had never seen Mrs. Aedel look so solemn.
"Mrs. Aedel, are you sure you're-"
"Link, don't talk anymore, just listen to me very carefully. Though you will have a great many urges to interrupt, I beg you not to." Li nodded his head, a concerned look on his face. Mrs. Aedel had never acted to strangely before.
"In the beginning, there were three Goddesses, each with magnificent abilities. Din, Goddess of Power, with her flaming arms cultivated the land- "
"Mrs. Aedel, I've already heard-"
"Link! Please!" Li guiltily mouthed his apology and shut up.
"Before I was so rudely interrupted... Nayru, Goddess of Wisdom, with her love gave law to that land. Farore, Goddess of Courage, with her noble heart and strong spirit gave life to all those who would uphold that law. As a symbol of their creation, the three Goddesses made a golden triad known as the Triforce. The Triforce had three pieces to it, and in these pieces contained the magic of the Goddesses: Courage, Wisdom, and Power. It was sealed away safely in the Sacred Realm, which one could only enter through the Door of Time. Any man pure of heart who touched the Triforce would have one wish granted. If that man held pure evil in his heart, the land would take that form and be overcome with darkness and famine. If that man held pure goodness, the land would take that form and flourish into a beautiful place of Eden. When the evil lord, Ganondorf Dragmire, tried to get a hold of the Triforce, Link, who would be known as the Hero of Time was summoned upon to stop his evil from corrupting the land. Though he did not know it until the ends of his quest, Link held the Courage piece of the Triforce, Ganondorf, the Power piece of the Triforce. And Zelda, princess of Destiny....held the Wisdom piece of the Triforce." With her last sentence, Mrs. Aedel pulled up the sleeve of her knit sweater and held up her arm for Li to look at. There, on her wrinkled hand, a golden triangle shape could barely be made out. Li took a step back and put his hands out.
"Whoa, whoa whoa. Mrs. Aedel, what are you trying to-"
"Link, I know it's hard for you, but please, you must believe me. I am the Princess Zelda, and you, Link, you are the Hero of Time!" Li shook his head, not taking in Mrs. Aedel's words. Now I really know she's senile, he thought to himself.
"Mrs. Aedel, I love your stories, but-"
"I shall prove it to you then. You want proof? I'll prove it to you..." she mumbled as she knelt down to rummage through the bag. When she rose again, she brought with her a beautifully carved, wooden scabbard. It held the markings of a true antique. Li couldn't help but stare at the beautiful thing, marveling at the colors and patterns. Mrs. Aedel unsheathed the sword that was held within the scabbard, the blade shimmering and reflecting in the blue of the lake.
"Now that you are seventeen, I figured you should know."
"What...Whose sword is that?" Questioned Li, his eyes suddenly filled with suspicion.
"This, Link, was the Hero of Time's sword. He used this very sword to defeat the forces of evil. As you've probably guessed, this is the Master Sword." Li closed his eyes and shook his head.
"I knew you were going to say that, and frankly, I think you're pushing this way too far." This was the first time Li could remember ever saying something so coldly to anyone. He had a grim look on his face, and his body trembled. A feeling of hatred washed over him. He couldn't stand what this woman was doing to him, she was shoving a fantasy under his nose, telling him he could have it, could live it, could be finally free of all he despised. And he resented her for it. "This isn't fair, Minivera, that you should make up these stories and then tell me that they're true. That I am some sort of hero in another world, in another life." His words bit her deeply, gnawed at her, and she knew she deserved it. Calling her by her first name showed much disrespect, and she could understand how upset Li was. Even though it wasn't her real name, and even though Li had known her for a year. She placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, but he shrugged it off and turned away from her, gazing out across the water. Oh how he wished he could just fly, fly over that water and never come back.
"Link, I know this pains you. I know your parents tell you they think you're a big mistake. I know how it feels to have no one. But you must believe me. I am the only one who can free you from this depression and loneliness." She stole the words right out of his head, and he wanted to believe it. But he couldn't. Li turned slowly around and stared at the old woman, his eyes narrowed and arms folded across his chest.
"How? How could you possibly know? To know that your parents don't love you, that your own flesh and blood blame you for every unhappy moment of their lives? To know that you have nothing in the world to live for? You want to know something? You, Mrs. Aedel, were the only thing that kept me alive. I got up every morning, knowing that you'd always be there for me and cheer me up. I knew that if I didn't come back to see you, every single damned day, I'd die. I would die, Mrs. Aedel, cease to live." A tear fell from the old woman's eye, trailing down her wrinkled face.
"I know, Link. Because I felt the same way. You were all I had." Li suddenly realized that this was true, and he turned his gaze back out over the water, not wanting to look her in the eye. Everything in his past was such a blur, and he had no idea what the future held for him. He had absolutely know idea why he was here now, listening to this old woman. "Link, I think it's time to go home now."
"I couldn't agree more." Li was truly, very furious with the woman. He wanted to take her home, and kill himself. He felt he had nothing left anymore. Nothing.
"But first, I need to do one more thing in case something goes wrong." Li just looked at her, and waited for her to make a move. Mrs. Aedel walked up to Li and pressed her old, wrinkly face against his..and kissed him. Right on the mouth. Li screamed and pushed the woman fiercely away, terror stricken. What the fuck did she think she was trying to do?! He thought bitterly, wiping his mouth with both of his hands. He never again wanted to experience anything like that. He thought about jumping into the cold, blue water. Jumping and letting the liquid-like death fill his lungs and take his life. It wasn't very deep, but it would work. He didn't need to think about it any longer. Before he knew what was going on, Mrs. Aedel, with sword still in hand, grabbed Li's wrist and jumped with him into the cold recesses of the lake. Li felt his lungs bursting and tried to gasp for air, but only inhaled water. Mrs. Aedel still had his wrist, and she was kicking, swimming towards an unknown place. The last thing Li experienced before the blackness engulfed him, was the sword being shoved into his hand and a bright blue light.
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Well, there it is, chapter 2...the next chapter should be up soon, depending on how many of you are actually into the story. Hope you liked it, please r/r. Thanks!