A/N- Thanks for the spelling Rain Child! (That's your name right?) It helps me a lot! Oh, by the way, is there a name for the King of Hyrule? I'm getting kinda tired calling him King of Hyrule and the King. I'm sure you guys are too!

CHAPTER 10- GANONDORF'S PLAN

"Finally, we're almost there." Malon said. They had been traveling for awhile. She was tired and needed a rest. Even riding on Epona she was still exhausted.

"Yes, just two more hills to climb and we're in Rellonia." Link said. He too, was tired though he didn't show it as much as the ranch girl. He stayed next to Epona and Malon the whole time, half expecting another attack and he wanted to be near them just in case. Impa and Nabooru were also starting to show their fatigue.

"Where do you think Ganondorf will be?" Impa wondered aloud. She was very anxious to get there. After the outburst she and Nabooru felt from Zelda, she needed to find the missing princess even more.

"Well, do you think that we could possibly track her through our Sage bond?" Nabooru asked.

"Hmm..." Impa thought for a moment. Finally, she said, "That's a possibility. Do you want to try or do you want me to?"

"You should do it." Nabooru answered. "You are closer to the princess than I ever was."

"Alright." Impa stopped and closed her eyes. Slowly, she began to glow a deep purple. She was concentrating.

*

"My Lord, I believe we are ready." Ganondorf's loyal servant Jin said with a bow.

"Good, is the princess here?" Ganondorf asked.

"Yes, sir." Jin said and brought Zelda into view.

Ganondorf smiled wickedly. "My princess," he said mockingly. "Are you ready to make Hyrule bow to me?"

Zelda spat in his face. "You monster! I'll never make Hyrule bow to anyone but the King!"

Ganondorf slowly wiped his face. "Use your manners Zelda. That was very un lady like. But, I'm afraid you're wrong about who Hyrule will bow to. I am the King of Evil after all, princess." He used her title like it was a curse.

"Hyrule will never be yours!" She snapped.

The King of Evil shook his head. "How many times do I have to tell you that you are wrong?" He strode over to Jin. "Are you ready?"

"Yes, master." Jin replied. He walked over to Zelda and held her face in his hands. Suddenly, he jerked her head back and poured a red liquid down her throat. She tried to pull free but Jin's grip was too strong. Zelda coughed violently. Then, she nearly collapsed.

Ganondorf laughed. "You should have listened to me Princess Zelda." He raised his hands and a purple energy ball appeared. "Now witness the fall of Hyrule!" The ball slowly floated to surround Zelda and Ganondorf in a circle of black magic.

*

The King of Hyrule sat in his throne room, all alone except for Princess Ruto and Darunia. He leaned his head on his hands. 'Where is my daughter?' he silently asked himself. As if in answer, a huge purple energy ball appeared in front of the three. Slowly, Ganondorf and his daughter Zelda stepped out.

"King of Hyrule, we meet at last." Ganondorf bowed mockingly.

The King jumped to his feet. "What have you done to Zelda?"

"Oh, just corrupted her mind, nothing big. Simple spell really. She could probably do it if she wanted to." Ganondorf said this easily.

"You what?!" The King leaped forward but was stopped by Ruto and Darunia.

"There is only one cure," The evil man said slowly, enjoying the look of terror on the King's face. "Someone who holds a Triforce piece can use their magic to save her. Though, I'm pleased to announce that Zelda and I are the only Triforce holders that are still alive. Link met his end some time ago."

"Please let her go." The King whispered. "I'll do anything."

"Good, I'm glad you see the true way." This was too easy.

*

Link and Nabooru jogged quickly up to the old palace on another hill. They had left the others behind after Impa found the location of Zelda. Impa stayed to watch out for Malon and Epona while Nabooru and Link ran up to the palace. The castle had been abandoned long ago and the Rellonians who lived there built a newer one two miles away.

Opening the gate took some effort. Link took out his bow and shot an ice arrow at the top of the chains on both sides of the gate. Then, he pointed his longshot and let it fly at the frozen spot. Being so old, the rusted chain snapped and the gate teetered there for a minute then finally fell. Nabooru and Link both entered with care. Slowly, they made their way into the castle and through the corridors. They were eerily quiet. Eventually, they came to a door and cautiously opened it. Jin burst out to surprise them.

"Bet you weren't expecting anyone, were you?" He asked as he charged them with his blades pointed at their hearts.