Look of terror was on Link's face when he saw Zelda disappear. "Zelda!" he yelled. He ran to the window and looked around outside for a sign. "Zelda!" he yelled again. He heard the door behind him open. He quickly turned around only to see Kafei.
"Link, what's all this yelling about?" he asked.
"Zelda! She's gone!" Link said. "Someone took her."
"Who took her?" Kafei asked.
"I don't know," Link answered shaking his head. "I had a dream. An evil voice was telling me that I was going to lose her. I have to find her now!"
"Link, listen to me," Kafei said. "You'll never find her unless you get some sleep. What if you have to go into a major battle? What good will you be if you're too tired to fight?"
"You're right," Link replied with a sigh.
"I will help you find her," Kafei said putting his hand on Link's shoulder. "It's the least I can do. I owe you so much for helping Anju and I. I have to help bring you and Zelda back together."
"Thanks, Kafei," Link smiled. "We'll leave tomorrow morning."
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Link didn't know how, but he managed to fall asleep the rest of that night. But his dreams were filled again with nightmares. This time he was in a white room. In front of him were a couple figures. One of them was tall and had very long and skinny arms and legs. The other was a bulky built man. The two figures were none other than Ganondorf and Majora.
Link woke up immediately. He quickly got dressed and ran down stairs with Navi flying behind him. When he got down stairs, he saw Anju, Kafei and their daughter, Anjie. And to his surprise, he saw Tatl's brother, Tael.
"Tael, what are you doing here?" Link asked.
"I wanna know where Tatl is," Tael said.
"Don't you know? Tatl has been temporally turned into a Hylian Elf," Link explained.
"What!" Tael gasped.
"Tael, I'm sorry, but I don't have time to explain," Link said. "I don't know where she is. Zelda has been kidnapped by Majora and Ganondorf."
"So you know who took her?" Kafei asked.
"Yes, I saw them in my dream," Link answered.
"Daddy's going away?" Anjie asked.
"Yes, but only for a little while," Kafei explained. "I have to help Mr. Link save Princess Zelda." He then hugged his daughter and gave his wife a kiss. "Link, I'll be waiting outside."
Link nodded and looked at Anju. "I'll make sure nothing happens to him," he said.
"I know," she replied.
"Tael, maybe you should wait here just incase Tatl stops by," Link suggested.
"Okay," Tael said.
"We'll be back as soon as possible," Link said. "It could take a while for I do not know where Ganondorf and Majora are holding her. Anju, keep a close eye on your daughter. Keep a weapon close by."
Anju nodded. Link and Navi gave their good-byes and Link, Kafei, and Navi went on their journey to find Zelda.
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"We should go get our horses from Romani's Ranch," Kafei suggested.
"Too bad your horse does not have a special summoning call," Link laughed.
Quickly they went to the Ranch. They did not want to waist any time. Especially Link. Kafei knew that Link was in love with the Princess. It was so obvious. The look on his face whenever he looked at her. The way he talked to her. "Link brought you and I back together now I have to bring him and Zelda back together," he said to Anju before he left.
When they finally got to the Ranch, to Link's surprise he saw another woman there. It was Tatl. She was riding a horse. 'Tatl riding a horse?' he thought aloud.
"Tatl!" he called out.
"Hello, Link!" she called back.
"When did you learn to ride?" he asked.
"Just recently," she answered.
"Sorry to interrupt, but we must get our horses and go," Kafei said.
"Yes, you're right," Link replied.
"Where are you going?" Tatl asked.
"Zelda has been kidnapped by Ganondorf and Majora," Link answered. "We have to rescue her."
'The bratty Princess is gone!' she thought. 'But wait. If I go and help, that would be a perfect time for me and Link to be together without her……..'
"Tatl?" Link called.
Tatl shook her head. "W-what?" she asked.
"I'll see you later okay?" he said.
"Let me come with you!" she begged.
"Tatl, you may look like an Elf, but you're a Fairy. You're not skilled in fighting." Kafei argued.
"I still have my Fairy powers! I can alert you on an incoming enemy." she argued back.
"She's right," Link said. "She could be of help."
"I guess you're right," Kafei said. "But we have to go now."
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Link and Kafei got their horses ready and Tatl, who now knew how to ride, got her horse ready and together they rode off.
"Where do you think she is?" Tatl asked.
"I have a good feeling they are in the Ikana Castle," Link answered.
"What about the Master Sword? You need that to defeat Ganondorf." Navi said.
"I can't waist anymore time. I'll save her or die trying," he said.
On they rode to Ikana's Castle. The Castle where the living dead king dwelled. Now where Ganondorf and Majora dwelled. Navi didn't like the sound of the castle. She had heard stories of it. A run down castle with only living dead people inside. She was normally not afraid of anything, but when she had to travel under the Well and through the Shadow Temple, she hoped and prayed it would be over soon.
Navi and Tatl could sense great evil as they approached Ikana Canyon. They knew that Link's feeling had to be true. Only Ganondorf and Majora could cause such great evil.
After a couple hours they made their way up the Canyon. They had to leave their horses behind for they could not get them up the Canyon.
"Are your weapons ready?" Link asked as they walked to the Castle.
"Yes," Kafei answered.
"Here," Link said handing Kafei a few light arrows. "You can stun Ganondorf and Majora with these."
Kafei took the Arrows and put it in his quiver.
"Link, be careful," Tatl warned. "I sense terrible and strong evil here."
"I feel it also," Navi agreed.
"Me too," Link nodded. "They have to be here."
"Link! What's that on you hand!" Kafei gasped.
Link quickly looked at his hand. The Triforce mark began glowing. "They are here! The mark on my hand glows when all Triforce holders are near." Link said.
"We must hurry then," Kafei said and ran into the Castle. Link, Tatl, and Navi quickly followed behind.
Kafei gasped when he saw what was in the room with him. "What are those?" he asked very quietly.
"ReDeads," Navi answered. "Their gaze can paralyze you."
"Yeah so it's best to stay away from them," Tatl added.
Link then pulled his Ocarina from his belt. "It's worth a try," he said.
"No! Link! They'll hear----" Navi was too late. Link had already played Sun's Song. To his surprise, all the ReDeads turned into stone.
"Hurry before they turn back to normal," Link said. Kafei nodded and they quickly killed all the monsters.
"Ew gross," Tatl said when she all the ReDeads lying on the floor.
"Link, do NOT play that again," Navi scolded. "Ganondorf may hear you and send more monsters."
"You're right," he agreed. "I won't do it again."
Suddenly all the doors in the room came open. "Quickly! They may close again!" Link said and ran to the door in front of him. He turned around when he heard the door behind him shut. "Kafei! Tatl! Navi!" He called.
Kafei tried to get the door open again, but it was no use. "Come on," he said. "We'll have to take the long way."
When Link saw that there was no chance in the door opening again. He decided to go on without his companions. He walked down a long dirty hall. There was a line of broken pillars on each side of the room. Torn and dirty curtains hung from the pillars. He opened the door at the end of the hall. He was now in the throne room. A very large and dark room. He could not see anything but a glow of pink light in front of him. He pulled an arrow from his quiver and shot it at the curtains on the windows. The curtains fell and the room was filled with light.
"Very good, Hero of Time."
Link looked in front of him. Ganondorf was sitting on a large throne, smiling evilly. After seven years, he had not changed one bit. Above Ganondorf was Zelda. She was trapped in a large pink gem. 'How many times is he going to do that to her?' Link thought.
"You were very smart to find us here," Ganondorf smirked.
"How did you escape?" Link asked.
"Well I had to kill a few people, but I managed to escape." Ganondorf said.
Link's eyes filled with terror.
"Don't worry. Your Sage friends are still alive. I would have killed them if I had the chance." Ganondorf said as he tapped on the tip of his sword.
"Where is Majora?" Link asked.
At that moment, Link felt a sharp pain on his back. He cried out in pain and fell forward. He looked over his shoulder to see Majora.
"Nice to see you again, Link," he laughed.
He was about to hit Link again with his whips, but Link quickly got out of the way.
"Hey, Majora, make sure you save some for me!" Ganondorf laughed.
Link quickly pulled his sword from its sheathe. "Let Zelda go!" he demanded.
"Yeah right. We used her as bait just to get you here so that we could kill you!" Majora said as he lunged at Link.
Link quickly put his sword away and pulled out a light arrow. He shot it at Majora. Majora fell to the ground and began crying in pain. Link quickly ran to him and ran his sword through him.
"Sorry, Ganondorf. You're on your own for now," he said and disappeared.
"Weak fool!" Ganondorf yelled in anger.
At that moment, a light arrow hit Ganondorf. Link looked behind him to see Kafei. "Sorry we're late," he said.
"That's alright. Let's just finish this." Link said and ran to Ganondorf's stunned body. He quickly began to swing his sword at the evil king. Ganondorf screamed in anger and shot a ball of energy at everyone in the room.
"It's not over yet! I shall let you go for now, but if you want to save Hyrule and Termina, you're going to have to save yourself first!" Ganondorf then pulled a black arrow from his quiver. Link tried his best to move, but he could not. Ganondorf smiled evilly and shot Link's arm with the arrow. A shearing pain ran through Link's body. He collapsed and began yelling in pain. At that moment, Ganondorf's stun on every one wore off and the pink gem surrounded Zelda disappeared.
She opened her eyes and saw Link on the floor. "Link!" she gasped. She quickly ran to his side.
"Get it out!" he said with terrible pain.
"I-I don't know how," she said with despair.
"Rip it out if you have to!" he said with a desperate voice.
"Wait! I can get it out," Kafei said when he finally realized what was going on.
Zelda covered her eyes. She could not bare to watch. Link gasped for relief when the arrow was finally out of his arm.
"I have been shot by arrows before, but this arrow. This is an evil arrow. Ganondorf said something about saving myself. I have a feeling I have been poisoned. It's a matter of time before I die," he said.
"No!" Zelda yelled. "I will not let you die! There has got to be a way. Is there a Great Fairy here?"
Kafei nodded. "She's right outside this castle. Hurry!"
They quickly carried Link outside. He was already feeling very weak. The poison was taking affect very quickly. They carried him inside the Great Fairy's cave. Zelda quickly grabbed Link's Ocarina of Time and played the song of the royal family. Soon she heard the sound of great laughter. In a flash of light, the Great Fairy appeared.
"Welcome, Princess Zelda. I am the Great Fairy, " she said.
"Ganondorf, King of the Gerudo, has poisoned Link, the Hero of Time. Is there anything you can do for him?" Zelda asked.
"The poison is very strong," The Great Fairy answered. "He will die very soon, however, there is a cure. There is a flower that grows at the very top of Termina's Death Mountain. It is called the Thelia flower. It is a golden flower."
"How much time do we have?" she asked.
"Only a few days." The Great Fairy answered.
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A/N: Mwhahahahaha! Cliffhanger AGAIN! Sorry, but I didn't wanna make this chapter too long and the other too short. Next chapter, romance, Tatl/Zelda fight, lots of drama.