Author's note: Sorry I haven't been on much lately. Busy life ya know. OK,
so apparently people don't like when I pull a "25 reviews=next chapter"
thing. Well, I promise I won't do it anymore. Alright, problem solved!
Enjoy chapter 8!
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Zemon sat on the dirt ground. His back was pressed against a boulder planted right near one of the exits. He had been searching for the correct path for several hours. He was totally exhausted and extremely frustrated.
"There is a reason," Zemon panted and lowered his head "It's called the lost woods." He looked up and saw glittering objects hovering above his head. His immediate thought was they were fireflies. However, those bugs were never out at this time of year and they were a light pink. He struggled to lift himself off the ground. His legs shook and his breath began to quicken. His knees buckled and he fell flat onto his heaving chest.
"Shit!" He spat. He closed his eyes tightly and in one swift movement, jumped onto his feet. He was angry now, not just annoyed. This was utter nonsense to him. He grit his teeth and lashed out to grab one of the floating insects. He snatched one, and withdrew his arm to his body leaving a shimmering trail. He slowly began to open his palm. The insect flew out and began to whirl around Zemon. He tried to follow it's movements but it was much to fast. As soon as it came, it was gone. Zemon looked in utter shock.
"Those weren't fireflies," he breathed "They were faeries!" He stretched his arms and coughed. He felt completely rejuvenated. His sore arms and legs felt worlds better and his sweaty red face cooled off. He laughed out loud and punched some air. "Hell yes!" He growled eagerly. He looked towards the tunnels. He slowly took several steps to the one on his right. He walked as though at any moment, he would plunge into a giant pit to his death. He entered and darkness shrouded him. He waved his arm in front of him attempting to feel his way around. He slowly opened his eyes. He was in another section of the woods. He was on his way.
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"Zelda, grab some food, and some blankets we must find another place to stay!" Link said in a frantic tone. Zelda did as she was told and grabbed several blankets and some food. Link had no idea were he was going or how Zelda could even tell some one was coming near. Link though, never misjudged Zelda's abilities and he listened every time she spoke of such things.
"Link, do you have any ideas were we can possibly stay?" Zelda asked in a half aggravated half worried voice, "All of hyrule will be looking for us!"
"Zelda, the safest thing we can do now is just prepare for the worst," He ran over and grabbed his sword "So let's just, be safe OK?" Zelda nodded and continued to get ready. She knew Link was right. Every second Zelda felt the warrior's presence coming closer. She wasn't sure however, whether Link was sure of what he was doing. Perhaps it would be better to meet their challenge face to face instead of becoming so accustomed to hiding every time a hint of trouble came. She didn't want to live like a criminal nor did Link. Zelda finished packing and headed for the door. Link was doing his best to suit up. He had some chest armor, although flimsy it would have to do. He ran out the door.
"Zelda, do you see anything?" he asked quietly.
"No, but he is coming closer," her stare became blank yet again "Find another way out Link!"
"What other ways are there?" He asked himself, desperately trying to contain his emotions and think straight. Although the answer was obvious, worrying caused his mind to blank. Suddenly, it hit him.
"Just run into the wrong tunnel! It will just take us to the kokiri forest and we can get out of here faster than we came!" Link yelled to the girl next to him. Zelda wanted to tell him there was no need to scream, don't be an animal. She than thought, which made her decide not to, that her father told her that nearly every day in her adolescence. The last thing she wanted was to be her father. Link grabbed her hand and started to pull her towards the exit. Zelda still had the blankets and food bundled up which made it difficult to run. She trudged along though, knowing any second she could be taken from behind, brought in front of her father, and would have to watch Link thrown away. She cringed at the thought and continued to follow Link's lead. When they reached the first tunnel, Zelda stopped, tugging on Link's arm.
"Link, are you sure? I mean, what if he catches us on the way?" She asked, losing her composer. She became unusually timid for her, and took a step back.
"Zelda, it's only one tunnel." He replied, walking to her.
"But Link," Zelda whined, almost as though she was in pain "He is really close. I really don't think this is the right way." Link turned back to look at the exit.
"Zelda, we must take this risk. There is no other way out of these woods." He placed and hand on her shoulder. Zelda looked away. If she ventured to look into his eyes, he would easily be able to will Zelda into going. But, he was right there was no other way. Every second she procrastinated, Zemon got closer to finding them. She looked into Link's eyes. They were so blue, she thought of the day they went to lake hylia at 3 in the morning. The color was similar. A shimmering green that was probably the greatest feature of his attractive young face. His eyes were begging with her, pleading for her to come. She was drowning in his eyes.
"Alright Link." She sighed, a faint smile on her face. Link kissed her forehead relieved she would be joining him. He didn't like putting her at risk, but he had no choice. Sometimes risks can't be taken alone. Link and Zelda both entered the tunnel clutching each other's hands. Zelda covered her eyes afraid of what was awaiting her. She felt Link stop in front of her.
"Zelda," She heard him say "Don't be frightened." Link's voice was tense which was out of the ordinary for him. Zelda slowly looked up, fear causing her to breathe in little gasps. Zemon was standing in front of the pair, smirking lightly.
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"Well, if it isn't princess Zelda of hyrule," Zemon scoffed "And Link, hero of time. Her little boyfriend." He walked confidently over to them. Zemon brought his face only several inches away from Zelda's face. "My, you are pretty." He said in a low tone, that made Zelda uncomfortable and Link annoyed.
"Sir, please take a few steps back," Zelda ordered "You're violating my personal space." Zemon stepped back and chuckled.
"For a rebellious girl, who hates her position in life, you do still order me around like you're a princess."
"Like it or not, I am still princess and until I step down you are to follow my orders!"
"Zelda, I am under your father's order, and I will not be pushed around by his spoiled little brat of a child!" He raised his voice. Link stepped in front of Zelda. Anger was written all over his face.
"I don't care who you are," Link growled "You won't speak to Zelda like that." Zemon stepped back again.
"My Link, you have a bit of an attitude problem I see." Zemon raised his brow, a cocky smiled plastered on his face. "I think I will have to correct that." He slowly withdrew his long sword. It was a tint of green, hinting it hadn't been used in some time.
"I really would prefer not to fight you." Link said flatly.
"Link, I don't want to be here. This is the last thing on earth I would want to do. I, a great warrior of hyrule, does not deserve to chase after a little girl and her peasant lover!" Zemon tightened his grip on the sword handle.
"I have not heard of you," Zelda said from behind "Who might you be oh great warrior?" Zelda added sarcastically.
"I am Zemon, the king of hyrule's greatest warrior. Hero of the battle of Tantano," Zemon tried to sound heroic "I suppose you were just a baby when these events occurred." "I know of you!" Zelda remembered "My father often spoke of you as a traitor to hyrule and to him." Zelda smiled. "He banished you from hyrule for going mad. I shall not be afraid of you. You are just a washed up old man."
"You will wish you hadn't said that, you spoiled brat!" He raised his sword, preparing to strike Zelda. He brought it down, quickly. A loud clank of metal was heard though out the woods. Link's sword met Zemon just above Zelda's head.
"That's it." Link growled thrusting his sword up causing Zemon's to go with it. Zemon leapt back still gripping his sword and charged at Link. Link blocked the attack easily with the side of his sword and with his other hand, pushed Zemon violently away.
"Kid, you're better than I thought." The way Zemon referred to Link as "kid" reminded him of the way Ganondorf spoke to Link. Condescending him, doubting his ability. It only made Link's rage grow greater.
Link step forward once and extended his sword. Zemon met his, and began to slash frantically at Link. Each time Link was able to defend himself, and take several swings at Zemon. Zelda stood in the corner watching, preying Link would be OK. Link side slashed, hitting the very bottom of Zemon's blade. Zemon made a circular motion, with his arm, causing Link's sword to roll off. He quickly made a lunge for Link's heart. Link dodged out of the way, causing Zemon's sword to dig into the dirt wall behind Link. Link maneuvered his way to be behind Zemon. His stuck the tip of his blade to Zemon's back. Causing mild pain on Zemon's part but not wounding him. Zemon raised his hands, signaling he had given up.
"Alright boy, you win." He said softly knowing he had enraged Link to the point that he would stab him in the back. "I didn't mean no harm. I was just following orders."
"Well old man," Link smirked, enjoying this moment "I will let you live. I know never to stab a man with no weapon in the back." Link pointed to the sword dug deeply into the wall. He walked over and yanked it out. He turned to Zelda, and handed it to her knowing she wouldn't return the sword to it's owner. Zelda was completely silent breathing hard, relieved Link had won.
"You are very skilled, young man." Zemon said "If I wasn't so out of practice I would be quiet a worthy opponent for you."
"I hate when people say that," Link said squinting slightly "If I wasn't, if I was. What is done is done, and you can't change it."
Zemon was silent.
"Now oh mighty Zemon," Link spoke sarcastically "You have two choices, help me and Zelda or die." Zemon gulped quietly, seeing he was a dead man either way.
Zelda smiled, loving the way Link manipulated hyrule's once greatest soldier.
To be continued.
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Zemon sat on the dirt ground. His back was pressed against a boulder planted right near one of the exits. He had been searching for the correct path for several hours. He was totally exhausted and extremely frustrated.
"There is a reason," Zemon panted and lowered his head "It's called the lost woods." He looked up and saw glittering objects hovering above his head. His immediate thought was they were fireflies. However, those bugs were never out at this time of year and they were a light pink. He struggled to lift himself off the ground. His legs shook and his breath began to quicken. His knees buckled and he fell flat onto his heaving chest.
"Shit!" He spat. He closed his eyes tightly and in one swift movement, jumped onto his feet. He was angry now, not just annoyed. This was utter nonsense to him. He grit his teeth and lashed out to grab one of the floating insects. He snatched one, and withdrew his arm to his body leaving a shimmering trail. He slowly began to open his palm. The insect flew out and began to whirl around Zemon. He tried to follow it's movements but it was much to fast. As soon as it came, it was gone. Zemon looked in utter shock.
"Those weren't fireflies," he breathed "They were faeries!" He stretched his arms and coughed. He felt completely rejuvenated. His sore arms and legs felt worlds better and his sweaty red face cooled off. He laughed out loud and punched some air. "Hell yes!" He growled eagerly. He looked towards the tunnels. He slowly took several steps to the one on his right. He walked as though at any moment, he would plunge into a giant pit to his death. He entered and darkness shrouded him. He waved his arm in front of him attempting to feel his way around. He slowly opened his eyes. He was in another section of the woods. He was on his way.
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"Zelda, grab some food, and some blankets we must find another place to stay!" Link said in a frantic tone. Zelda did as she was told and grabbed several blankets and some food. Link had no idea were he was going or how Zelda could even tell some one was coming near. Link though, never misjudged Zelda's abilities and he listened every time she spoke of such things.
"Link, do you have any ideas were we can possibly stay?" Zelda asked in a half aggravated half worried voice, "All of hyrule will be looking for us!"
"Zelda, the safest thing we can do now is just prepare for the worst," He ran over and grabbed his sword "So let's just, be safe OK?" Zelda nodded and continued to get ready. She knew Link was right. Every second Zelda felt the warrior's presence coming closer. She wasn't sure however, whether Link was sure of what he was doing. Perhaps it would be better to meet their challenge face to face instead of becoming so accustomed to hiding every time a hint of trouble came. She didn't want to live like a criminal nor did Link. Zelda finished packing and headed for the door. Link was doing his best to suit up. He had some chest armor, although flimsy it would have to do. He ran out the door.
"Zelda, do you see anything?" he asked quietly.
"No, but he is coming closer," her stare became blank yet again "Find another way out Link!"
"What other ways are there?" He asked himself, desperately trying to contain his emotions and think straight. Although the answer was obvious, worrying caused his mind to blank. Suddenly, it hit him.
"Just run into the wrong tunnel! It will just take us to the kokiri forest and we can get out of here faster than we came!" Link yelled to the girl next to him. Zelda wanted to tell him there was no need to scream, don't be an animal. She than thought, which made her decide not to, that her father told her that nearly every day in her adolescence. The last thing she wanted was to be her father. Link grabbed her hand and started to pull her towards the exit. Zelda still had the blankets and food bundled up which made it difficult to run. She trudged along though, knowing any second she could be taken from behind, brought in front of her father, and would have to watch Link thrown away. She cringed at the thought and continued to follow Link's lead. When they reached the first tunnel, Zelda stopped, tugging on Link's arm.
"Link, are you sure? I mean, what if he catches us on the way?" She asked, losing her composer. She became unusually timid for her, and took a step back.
"Zelda, it's only one tunnel." He replied, walking to her.
"But Link," Zelda whined, almost as though she was in pain "He is really close. I really don't think this is the right way." Link turned back to look at the exit.
"Zelda, we must take this risk. There is no other way out of these woods." He placed and hand on her shoulder. Zelda looked away. If she ventured to look into his eyes, he would easily be able to will Zelda into going. But, he was right there was no other way. Every second she procrastinated, Zemon got closer to finding them. She looked into Link's eyes. They were so blue, she thought of the day they went to lake hylia at 3 in the morning. The color was similar. A shimmering green that was probably the greatest feature of his attractive young face. His eyes were begging with her, pleading for her to come. She was drowning in his eyes.
"Alright Link." She sighed, a faint smile on her face. Link kissed her forehead relieved she would be joining him. He didn't like putting her at risk, but he had no choice. Sometimes risks can't be taken alone. Link and Zelda both entered the tunnel clutching each other's hands. Zelda covered her eyes afraid of what was awaiting her. She felt Link stop in front of her.
"Zelda," She heard him say "Don't be frightened." Link's voice was tense which was out of the ordinary for him. Zelda slowly looked up, fear causing her to breathe in little gasps. Zemon was standing in front of the pair, smirking lightly.
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"Well, if it isn't princess Zelda of hyrule," Zemon scoffed "And Link, hero of time. Her little boyfriend." He walked confidently over to them. Zemon brought his face only several inches away from Zelda's face. "My, you are pretty." He said in a low tone, that made Zelda uncomfortable and Link annoyed.
"Sir, please take a few steps back," Zelda ordered "You're violating my personal space." Zemon stepped back and chuckled.
"For a rebellious girl, who hates her position in life, you do still order me around like you're a princess."
"Like it or not, I am still princess and until I step down you are to follow my orders!"
"Zelda, I am under your father's order, and I will not be pushed around by his spoiled little brat of a child!" He raised his voice. Link stepped in front of Zelda. Anger was written all over his face.
"I don't care who you are," Link growled "You won't speak to Zelda like that." Zemon stepped back again.
"My Link, you have a bit of an attitude problem I see." Zemon raised his brow, a cocky smiled plastered on his face. "I think I will have to correct that." He slowly withdrew his long sword. It was a tint of green, hinting it hadn't been used in some time.
"I really would prefer not to fight you." Link said flatly.
"Link, I don't want to be here. This is the last thing on earth I would want to do. I, a great warrior of hyrule, does not deserve to chase after a little girl and her peasant lover!" Zemon tightened his grip on the sword handle.
"I have not heard of you," Zelda said from behind "Who might you be oh great warrior?" Zelda added sarcastically.
"I am Zemon, the king of hyrule's greatest warrior. Hero of the battle of Tantano," Zemon tried to sound heroic "I suppose you were just a baby when these events occurred." "I know of you!" Zelda remembered "My father often spoke of you as a traitor to hyrule and to him." Zelda smiled. "He banished you from hyrule for going mad. I shall not be afraid of you. You are just a washed up old man."
"You will wish you hadn't said that, you spoiled brat!" He raised his sword, preparing to strike Zelda. He brought it down, quickly. A loud clank of metal was heard though out the woods. Link's sword met Zemon just above Zelda's head.
"That's it." Link growled thrusting his sword up causing Zemon's to go with it. Zemon leapt back still gripping his sword and charged at Link. Link blocked the attack easily with the side of his sword and with his other hand, pushed Zemon violently away.
"Kid, you're better than I thought." The way Zemon referred to Link as "kid" reminded him of the way Ganondorf spoke to Link. Condescending him, doubting his ability. It only made Link's rage grow greater.
Link step forward once and extended his sword. Zemon met his, and began to slash frantically at Link. Each time Link was able to defend himself, and take several swings at Zemon. Zelda stood in the corner watching, preying Link would be OK. Link side slashed, hitting the very bottom of Zemon's blade. Zemon made a circular motion, with his arm, causing Link's sword to roll off. He quickly made a lunge for Link's heart. Link dodged out of the way, causing Zemon's sword to dig into the dirt wall behind Link. Link maneuvered his way to be behind Zemon. His stuck the tip of his blade to Zemon's back. Causing mild pain on Zemon's part but not wounding him. Zemon raised his hands, signaling he had given up.
"Alright boy, you win." He said softly knowing he had enraged Link to the point that he would stab him in the back. "I didn't mean no harm. I was just following orders."
"Well old man," Link smirked, enjoying this moment "I will let you live. I know never to stab a man with no weapon in the back." Link pointed to the sword dug deeply into the wall. He walked over and yanked it out. He turned to Zelda, and handed it to her knowing she wouldn't return the sword to it's owner. Zelda was completely silent breathing hard, relieved Link had won.
"You are very skilled, young man." Zemon said "If I wasn't so out of practice I would be quiet a worthy opponent for you."
"I hate when people say that," Link said squinting slightly "If I wasn't, if I was. What is done is done, and you can't change it."
Zemon was silent.
"Now oh mighty Zemon," Link spoke sarcastically "You have two choices, help me and Zelda or die." Zemon gulped quietly, seeing he was a dead man either way.
Zelda smiled, loving the way Link manipulated hyrule's once greatest soldier.
To be continued.