Chapter 4: Nepsana
Link was in the stables at Hyrule Castle. He was grooming Epona with a brush as she lay on the hay just adoring the feel of it. Link smiled at his beautiful stallion and kept on doing it. He loved Epona very much and had been with her for years. He still remembered when he was only ten, and the day Malon taught him Epona's Song and he and Epona became friends. He remembered when he rescued her from Ingo's vile grasp and became her rider. He loved riding her, and liked nothing better than doing that all around Hyrule Field on a nice day. Unfortunately, today wasn't that day, but he still found a way to be with his great horse.
As he groomed her, suddenly Link heard a zip, and then a buzz around him. He then saw Navi fly into the stable through one of the windows.
"Link Link Link I need your help!" she yelled. Link got up and looked at his fairy.
"Whoa, slow down Navi, what's up?" he asked.
"A bunch of Moblins, Wolfos, and strange birds are coming from the Lost Woods to the village! Either you go and help or the village will be destroyed! Please help Link, Saria's counting on you!" Link's eyes narrowed and he became more serious.
"Alright Navi, I'll come, just wait outside, I'll gonna bring some help" Link then ran out of the stables and made his way into the castle. He was going to get Mardera, Taursus, and Jarlis to come with him, and he also wanted to tell Zelda he was leaving also. He burned down the hallways and lucky for him found everyone in the feast hall.
"Everyone I have some trouble!" he yelled, "there's a big group of beasts coming from the Lost Wood and heading towards Kokiri Village and I'm gonna go help out, but I need a couple of you to come help me.." Taursus, Jarlis, and Mardera instantly stood up.
"I'll be coming Link!" announced Taursus.
"I'll also go, I'll be glad to help!" added Mardera.
"If everyone else is going, then I'll be coming too!" exclaimed Jarlis. Link smiled and nodded.
"Thanks all of you, but we must get going..now!" they all nodded and ran out of the room to the stables to get a horse. Link was also going to go right with them, but instead stopped for a moment. He walked over to Zelda, and put her hands around hers.
"I'll be right back Zelda" he whispered. Zelda smiled and nodded.
"Don't worry, just stay safe, I'd hate to see anything happen to you right before my birthday" she replied. Link also smiled and also nodded. Zelda then tipped closer and kissed him on the cheek.
"Goodbye Zelda.." Link then left.
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Mirren had arrived at the castle a few minutes ago, and had put away his gifts in his room. He had no clue at all that everyone was going to Kokiri Village.
He took off his cloak and hung it out to dry. He then unbuckled his knapsack and threw it on his bed. He felt around for his wallet, but didn't feel it anywhere. He looked all around, but still didn't find.
"Just great" he said, "well, I guess I just gotta go get it..wherever it is.." Luckily he was broke, so it wasn't like he was losing any rupees, just the actual wallet. He went back outside and walked down the paths in the front of the castle. He looked and looked around, and soon saw a small brown thing in a puddle by a tree. He went over by it, and picked up his soaking wet wallet.
"Well, I got it!" he said to himself. He slipped it in his pocket and turned round. He suddenly heard a bunch of hooves, and the next he knew Link rode by him on Epona and snatched him by the collar. He yelled in surprise and fright as he hung just inches above the ground next to Epona's huge hooves as Link still held onto him.
"WHAT IN GOD'S NAME ARE YOU DOING LINK!!!!????" Mirren screamed. Link then threw Mirren up onto Epona in front of him.
"There's a big gang of monsters heading straight for Kokiri Village, so we're all going there to help out" he answered.
"Wait a minute, who else is here?" Mirren asked. Suddenly Mardera galloped her horse quicker to ride right next to Epona.
"We're right here Mirren.." She said as she narrowed her eyes. Mirren looked at her and then saw Taursus and Jarlis.
"Man, I can't believe you wouldn't even notice when your friends are around Mirren" spoke Jarlis as he laughed. Mirren now laughed a little too.
"Sorry 'bout that guys" he said, "I didn't notice you since some MORON scared the livin' poop outta me and just grabbed me by the collar as he rode by on his horse at full speed!!!" Mirren now looked up and glared at Link, who narrowed his eyes and looked at Mirren only for a couple seconds.
"Oh shut up.." He spat back.
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They all then rode as fast as they could through Hyrule Fields. They galloped down the path and soon found their way into the entrance of Kokiri Forest. They hopped off their horses and ran through the tunnel and over the bridge. They all had their weapons ready and charged into the village. All the Kokiri children were gathered by the Training Grounds almost hiding in a way. A few of them had Deku Sticks and Deku Nuts; their only defenses. Saria was all the way at the back looking very worried. She had fear and worry on her face; but that soon changed when she caught one glance of her lifelong friend.
"Link!" she exclaimed, and instantly ran out of the mess of Kokiri and over to Link. She jumped at him, and just embraced him with one of the biggest hugs you could ever think of. "Link your finally here, oh thank the Goddesses!" she said, "I was so worried you wouldn't get here in time, that army is so close to the village!" Link was a little surprised by his friend's incredible hug, but smiled and rubbed her hair.
"Don't worry Saria, I'll protect the village, and besides, I have friends with me" he replied. Saria now finally let go of her hug to see everyone behind her. She saw Taursus, Jarlis, Mardera, and of course, Mirren. She smiled and nodded.
"Thanks, all of you, I truly appreciate your intention to help me and the village..." she stated bowing her head. Mirren smirked.
"You don't have ta thank us" he replied, "I'm always willin' ta help out a friend." Saria now looked at him and smiled. She and Mirren had become pretty good friends after the battle with Ganondorf and Emralda. Being that she helped him in the battle, that he was Link's little brother, and that they were both children, they felt like they were great friends, and would stay that way.
Suddenly a yell was heard from the Lost Woods. It was that of a girl, and one that seemed to be of fear. Everyone gasped, but Link and Mirren instantly drew their weapons and ran over to the ledges that would help them reach the entrance to the Lost Woods.
"We'll go see what's up, everyone else stay back to guard the village in case something happens!" yelled Link. Saria and the others nodded, and Link and Mirren quickly climbed the wall that was covered in vines. They then ran around the fence, and entered the Lost Woods.
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Link and Mirren ran as fast as ever through the forest maze. They ran and ran through it hoping they'd make it in time to whoever was in danger. They soon came to the area where the target on the tree was and where two Skull Kids still played their flutes. Link and Mirren ran over to the railing and saw a young, teenaged girl cornered by four Moblins. She had a pike lying next to her, but she still looked afraid. The Moblins laughed.
"Well boys, we finally found her, now we can take her precious broach and kill her!" one shouted.
"Yeah, I'd say a spear through the chest should suit her well.." Another added evilly. The girl gasped in fear, and began to tremble. Mirren's eyes lit up with anger; he couldn't stand watching it any longer.
"Alright Mirren." whispered Link, "I say we wait a second and surprise.." Mirren then just jumped back and jumped over the railing at the Moblins.
"Show no mercyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!" he shouted. The Moblins were surprised at everything that had happened and turned around. The one yelled in fright just before Mirren brought his sword down through his forehead. The Moblin crashed on the ground as blood poured from his head, and Mirren just glared at the three remaining Moblins.
"What are you doin' here!?" yelled one of them. Mirren sneered.
"I think the question should be; why are you threatening this girl.?" he spat back. One of the Moblins gritted his teeth.
"Enough!" he shouted, "I'm gonna kill you and then this stupid girl!!!" The Moblin then grasped his spear and ran at Mirren. He yelled in fury but soon just gurgled disturbingly as an arrow flew into his throat. It sprayed a little blood, and he finally died. The other two Moblins gasped in shock and looked up to see Link holding his Fairy Bow and grinning.
"You forgot about me." he taunted. Realizing they were both distracted, Mirren flew at the one Moblin and drove the Goddesses' Sword straight into his chest. He first yelled in pain, but soon just gurgled like the other and fell over dead with a bloody gash in his stomach. The other watched as his fellow warrior fell dead and froze in fear. Link then loaded up another arrow and let it fly. It soon found its mark in the Moblin's back and killed him. He crashed to the ground, and all four lay dead with blood flowing from their wounds. Link then came down the ladder and looked at them. He sneered, and soon looked over at the frightened girl. She was obviously a teenager, and had shoulder length brown hair. She was wearing a light, chestnut colored coat with a dark green tunic under it. Also she was wearing a dark crimson blouse. Link now smiled at her.
"You have nothing to worry about anymore, you're safe" he softly said to calm her. Mirren also now looked at her and smiled.
"Yeah, as long as we're here; there won't be nothing to attack you" he added. The girl looked at them a little surprised, but soon flung her arms around Mirren and hugged him.
"Thank you so much" she began with a grateful tone and as a couple tears formed in her eyes, "thank you for saving me from those brutes. I really thought I was going to die...thank you both.." Mirren's eyes kind of widened in shock, and he was surprised that she was giving him such a hug. He then looked up at Link, who was on the verge of laughing and was right now kind of giggling. Mirren gulped nervously as he realized Link was going to be tormenting him with "Mirren's got a girlfriend!" jokes soon probably. The girl then finally let go her of hug. When she did, Link stopped giggling, and looked serious.
"Hey, I have a couple questions for you" he began, "first off, who are you? And what the heck were those Moblins after you for?" The girl then wiped away whatever remaining tears she had and looked straight at Link.
"My name is Nepsana" she answered, "I'm fifteen and I'm from Terlon Forest. I had been a servant of a Moblin leader named Varnash there. I had always had this opal broach of my father's, and it was worth a lot. One day, Varnash found out about it, and took it from me. I had fought for it first, but he beat me and put me in a cell at his hideout. I found a way to escape, and I took it back and fled from there. I came here in hopes I'd lose him, but he and his gang of other Moblins and monsters followed me here, and they're going to kill me and take my broach if they catch me." Link and Mirren felt sorry for Nepsana. Her life was in terrible danger, and she was frightened of all of this.
"Well I can tell ya one thing, they won't be getting' anywhere near you until they go through me, and that won't be easy" Mirren replied. Link nodded.
"Yes, and you can come to Kokiri Village with us" he added, "We have other friends there who would be happy to help you out. And if they come to the village, we'll defeat them." Nepsana was surprised by their great intention of protecting her, and bowed her head gratefully.
"Thank you both" she began, "thank you both for everything. I couldn't do any of this on my own, I am eternally grateful..." Mirren smiled.
"Don't be" he replied, "we always try to help the best we can wherever it's needed." Nepsana now looked up at the smiling brothers and was a little surprised by their attitudes towards all of this. Link then walked over to her and put a hand out.
"Come on, let's go to Kokiri Village" he said. Nepsana now looked at him and nodded. She took his hand, and he helped her up and she grabbed her pike. She strapped it to her back, and began to climb up the ladder. Mirren began to follow her, but Link stopped him. "Heh, she's only fifteen bro, that's not that bad an age for dating..." he said mockingly. Mirren gritted his teeth as anger filled up inside of him.
"Shut it ya big idiot!" he spat back, and began to climb the ladder. Link laughed at Mirren, and also began to climb up it.
As they did that, three Skull Kids watched everything from the bushes by the two tree stumps. They all smiled mischievously, and the one let out a quiet, yet evil laugh.
"Well, it seems that the girl has made friends with Link and his brother..most interesting" he said. One of the others nodded.
"Yes, this'll be great news for that Varnash and his gang, he'll probably reward us handsomely.." He added. The other one grinned.
"Enough waiting, I just say we go now, so we get our reward and do whatever we want with it!" he exclaimed. The other two nodded. Two of them then did a back flip into the air and disappeared. The other one still sat there as he watched the three walk off.
"That Kokiri Village will be in one heck of a surprise when Varnash and his guys come to get that girl, those stupid children will certainly suffer.." He whispered to himself. He smiled evilly, and did his own back flip and disappeared.
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Varnash and his large group of monsters were all gathered in the entrance to the Forest Maze. A large fire was burning in the middle, and the Moblins and Wolfos were cooking and eating their meat. Besides those two types of monsters, there were these large birds hanging on branching watching over the woods. They had light yellow feathers and a red underbelly. They were known as Zerdocks and lived in Terlon Forest. They could be very deadly in battle, so it was actually a good thing that Varnash had some in his group.
The huge Moblin sat in front of all of them on a huge chair drinking a full barrel of ale. He had burgundy hair and wore the same armor as all normal Moblins. He had a bunch of scars all over his body and was a great fighter. His strength was absolutely amazing, and it beat out any other of the Moblins in his group. As he sat there still drinking, the three Skull Kids suddenly appeared in the area. All the others monsters were a little surprised by their sudden arrival, and were quick to getting their weapons and getting in a battle position. Varnash instantly threw his ale away and spit out whatever he had in his mouth. He wiped out his huge double-headed axe and glared at them.
"What are you three doing here!?" he growled. One of the Skull Kids grinned and began to advance towards him, ignoring all the sneers and glares he was receiving from the monsters, including Varnash himself.
"I have great news that I think would most certainly interest you Varnash" he announced with a bow. Varnash raised an eyebrow.
"What is it kid?" he asked. The Skull Kid now looked up at him and grinned.
"It concerns that girl you're after..." he answered. Varnash now smiled wickedly.
"Really?" he asked in his happy yet evil tone, "well, tell me everything and you and your little friends get ta share a gold rupee..." All the faces of the Skull Kids instantly lit up.
"Alright.." Began the one Skull Kid, "a few of your Moblins had found her and trapped her in the area of the woods where we compose, and were about to kill her and take her broach before that Hero of Time Link and his brother interrupted them. They killed your four Moblins and have taken her to Kokiri Village to protect her..." The Skull Kid was about to say more before Varnash just threw the gold rupee at him and turned to all of his crew.
"Alright everyone!" he shouted, "get ready, we're going to Kokiri Village...now!" Everyone instantly got up and got their weapons ready. They got in their marching positions and waited for Varnash to tell them to go. "Thanks boys" he said to the Skull Kids, "hey, how would you guys like ta come with us? If you help us out, I'll give you each a red rupee.." The Skull Kids now looked excited and happy.
"We'll do it!" one of them answered back. Varnash smiled evilly and nodded before turning to the rest of his troops. "Alright...move out!" he yelled. The monsters then began to march their way into the Lost Woods; Kokiri Village as their next destination.
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Link and Mirren had brought Nepsana to Kokiri Village. They introduced to her to everyone; Saria, Mardera, Jarlis, Taursus, and all the Kokiri Children.
"Nice to meet you Nepsana, welcome to our village, you'll have a great time here" said Saria. Nepsana smiled and nodded at the Kokiri girl.
"Thank you, I truly appreciate your hospitality" she replied. Saria smiled back at her.
"Yeah you'll have a great time here, believe me, there's so many things you can do around here" Link said, "you can go shopping at the shop, you can go swimming in the pond, you can train at the training grounds, and I'm just getting started!" Everyone laughed a little. Nepsana blinked back a tear.
'Thank you all, this is the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me, I promise not to be of too much trouble" she said. Saria laughed a little more.
"Believe me, you can't be as much trouble as Link was when he lived here.." She stated. Everyone burst out into laughter, and Mirren began to cry because he laughed so much and so hard. Link just stood there mouth agape and his eyes wide in shock as he looked at Saria and as everyone laughed at him.
"Oh man Link, you got dissed by a girl! Bah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!" Mirren exclaimed. Everyone then just kept on laughing as Link gritted his teeth in anger of the insult.
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A few hours later, the sun began to set, and the Kokiri Village began to turn into one big party. The children set out huge tables and filled them up with massive and numerous plates of food. A few more then came with barrels the size of them filled with ale. A small stage was set up, and a couple went up and began to play some music, a soon, the place was an actual party.
Everyone danced to the wonderful tunes and ate and drank. All the fairies bounced up and down to the music and atmosphere as their lights around them illuminated the village a little. They all partied and partied and partied.
"Oh man, I've seen a part so great done by just children!" exclaimed Taursus before he took a slug of his ale, "man those children are a bundle of energy!" Link smiled and ate some walnuts.
"Yeah, they sure are quite the group, and living with them for ten years is something else!" he replied.
"You lived here for ten years?" asked Taursus Link nodded.
"Yep, when I was a baby my mother brought me here to protect me from the war" he began, "the great Deku Tree and the Children raised me, that's why I wear these clothes, because I still see myself in one way as a Kokiri." Taursus nodded and drank a little more ale.
"You're an enigma Link, and a troublemaker according to Saria" he said, and laughed as Link gritted his teeth.
"I wasn't a troublemaker!" he shouted, "and that joke wasn't even that funny!" Taursus laughed even more.
"I found it hilarious!" he replied. Link narrowed his eyes and looked at Saria who was dancing around with the Kokiri. Even though she was the cause of the joke, he still smiled at his friend. He then looked over to one of the fences where Mirren and Nepsana were sitting and talking. He smiled at them.
"Looks like Mirren has yet another friend.." He whispered to himself.
Mirren and she had been talking for a while now about themselves, and stories about things that happened in their lives. Link was right; they really were becoming good friends.
"So, you and Link didn't meet each other until about only two months ago?" Nepsana asked. Mirren smiled and nodded.
"Yep, me and him were really long lost brothers" he answered, "and believe me, we may have not know each other for a while, but we've become really close as brothers." Nepsana smiled at him.
"I never had a brother or sister, I never had any parents for that matter" she began, "I had just lived with that jerk Varnash and his stupid monsters. I had served him since I was about eight, and now after seven years I've finally escaped. I'm really happy that the Children are so willing to let me live here...but I feel like I really aren't happy at the thought of living here." Mirren looked a little surprised.
"Why do you say that?" he asked. Nepsana now looked out at them.
"I don't know" she answered, "they're all so nice and kind, and they seem to be fun to live with, but I just don't think I would ever be comfortable living here. I like them, but I don't think I'd ever be truly happy living with children. I never had a real home, I never considered Varnash's fortress a home, so I was really homeless in my mind. I just wish there would be a place where I'd be happy." She now looked a little sad, and Mirren instantly thought of an idea.
"How would you like to come to Hyrule Castle with me, Link and the others?" he asked with a smile. Nepsana now looked a little surprised. She turned away from the party and looked at Mirren.
"Are you serious?" she whispered. Mirren smiled again and nodded.
"Of course, me and Zelda are great, she'd let any other friend of mine live there" he replied. Nepsana looked a little surprised that Mirren had called her a "friend", but she soon smiled.
"Thank you Mirren.." She whispered. Suddenly the sound of marching in the distance was heard. Everyone gasped in shock, and the village went silent. The sound got louder and louder, and everyone realized it was coming from the Lost Woods.
"Varnash" Nepsana whispered in fear. Suddenly, a bunch of Wolfos, Zerdocks, and Moblins came through the entrance of it and charged into the village. Lin k gritted his teeth in anger.
"All of you children get away from the battle!" he shouted. The Children nodded and ran away to safe cover. Link now looked at Saria. "Saria, make sure they stay safe, understand?" Saria nodded.
"No problem Link" she replied and ran off with the Children. Taursus, Mardera and Jarlis now pulled out their weaponry.
"Let's take these morons out!" yelled Jarlis.
"Oh yeah, I'm in the mood for kickin' some butt!" Mardera shouted. Link kind of smiled now.
"Alright guys, let's take 'em out!" he yelled, and charged at them with the others.
As they flew into battle, Varnash made his way over to where Mirren and Nepsana were. Mirren pulled out the Goddesses' Sword, and got I front of Nepsana ready to protect her.
"Awwwww isn't that cute" Varnash said mockingly, "looks like Nepsana has a new friend! Heh! You guys don't stand a chance! Just give up your broach now Nepsana and return to Terlon with me and the others. At least we won't kill you.." Mirren sneered.
"She ain't goin' anywhere" he spat back, "I'll make sure she stays safe you ugly idiot!" Varnash smiled.
"Well boy, you've got some guts" he said, "listen, if you let her come with me, I'll pay you one thousand rupees.." Varnash now grinned, and Mirren's eyes narrowed.
"You have ta be pretty stupid to think I'd give up my friend for a few rupees" he replied. Varnash now gritted his teeth in anger and pulled out his axe.
"You're going down kid!" he yelled. Mirren got in his battle position and was ready to fight. But suddenly he saw Nepsana move to the side of him with her pike in hand. He looked rather shocked.
"You're gonna fight Nepsana?" he asked. She nodded.
"Yep, I'm pretty tough, and besides, I want some revenge on him before he dies!" she answered. Mirren still looked the same way, but soon smiled. Varnash then yelled in anger and rushed at the two.
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Link and Taursus fought side by side as they battled a bunch of Moblins. They seemed to be more powerful than normal Moblins, and gave them both quite a challenge.
One of the Moblins thrust his spear out at Taursus. He was distracted by another Moblin and quickly killed it with a slash of his great sword. He was then just able to avoid the other Moblin's attack. He jumped to the side, and smashed his war-hammer down onto the Moblin's spear. The Moblin growled in anger, and tried to pull his spear up, but Taursus's kept it down as he flew at him and stabbed him in the chest. The Moblin quickly died, and fell backwards. Taursus took the moment to rest, but he was soon attacked by another Moblin. It struck him in the back with the butt of his spear and knocked him down. Taursus groaned in pain, and the Moblin laughed wickedly. He advanced towards him, and soon stood right above him. He was about to skewer Taursus before he swung his war-hammer at the Moblin's leg and broke it. He roared in pain and fell forward. Taursus then quickly took his sword and put it in front of him. The Moblin landed on top of it, and was killed.
Link was fighting two Moblins at once. He slashed at them with the Master Sword and blocked their shots with the Mirror Shield. After a little bit, the Moblins trapped him in between themselves and both stuck out their spears out to kill him. At the last second, Link jumped up into the air and charged up his sword as the Moblins' spears collided into each other. Link's sword then turned orange, and he did a great spin attack. He spun around, and sliced both of the Moblins' necks open. Blood shot out from their wounds, and they both instantly fell dead.
Jarlis was battling a duo of Wolfos at that point. He knew how to fight them pretty well and was used to them after all the battles he had had in Terlon Forest with the Dusk Wolfos. They each snarled and growled as they slashed at him with their claws. Each time they did though, Jarlis would lift up his staff and block the attack. Soon one just lunged at him with his mouth open ready to clamp down onto him. Jarlis dodged him and slammed his staff into its head. It gave off a quick yelp of pain before dying. The other then also lunged at him. Jarlis saw him coming and gave a great uppercut to him. He howled in pain, and landed on the ground dead. Jarlis then rested for a second.
"Man, those guys were weak!" he exclaimed, "This battle's ours!" Suddenly he heard the flapping of wings behind him. He turned around and saw three Zerdocks flying right at him. He yelled in surprise as they flew by with their sharp talons in front of them. He jumped down just in time as they soared by and just missed dicing him. Once they went by, he stood up and charged his staff up. They flew a little ways, and finally turned around. Once they did, Jarlis yelled in fury and shot three energy blasts at them. They soared at the three Zerdocks, and when they hit, killed them in a second.
Mardera like the others wasn't having much trouble with her battles. She had a bunch of Zerdocks hovering around her and diving in for attacks. A couple had hit her and hurt her a little, but she still kept on fighting the birds. Two then decided to fly in at her at the same time. There was one to right, and one to the left. In an instant, she jumped up and did a split kick to both of them. They screeched in pain, and fell to the ground unconscious. The other two Zerdocks were surprised by her attack, but still in at her. She watched as they got closer, and got her scimitars ready. They got closer and closer, and as they did, Mardera yelled in fury and rushed at them. In two flashes of her blades, the two Zerdocks just plopped on the ground dead.
Mardera (like the others) now rested for a couple moments before she suddenly saw the three Skull Kids peep out of the bushes at Link as he fought off a couple more Moblins. She grinned and ran over to them.
"Heh heh heh, Link won't be able to dodge this" one whispered.
"Yeah, he won't even see us shoot them since he's fighting that Moblin" another added. The remaining Skull Kid now grinned as he put his flute to his lips ready to shoot of the darts from it. He inhaled, and was just about to shoot it before Mardera suddenly jumped in front of them. They all gasped in shock, and were a little frightened at the moment.
"So, you boys were gonna try and use a dirty trick to fight...you're disgraces" she said. The one Skull Kid gritted his teeth.
"Stupid Gerudo! I'll kill you first!" he yelled, and blew into his flute to shoot the dart at her. She smirked and effortlessly dodged it. The Skull Kid gasped in shock as his mouth fell right down.
"How...did you..do that?" he asked. Mardera grinned.
"What? Surprised that you were too slow and that I was too fast?" she asked. The other Skull Kids gritted their teeth like the one before.
"Come on guys, she can't dodge all of our shots at once!" he shouted. The other nodded, and the other broke out of his trance of shock and also nodded. They all put their lips to their flutes and shot a dart from each. The three darts soared at Mardera, and she knew she couldn't dodge them. So instead, she lifted up her scimitars, and blocked each one as it bounced off one of the great curved blades. They all just froze in shock to see all of their attacks denied so easily. Mardera finally pulled her blades down and grinned at them.
"How do ya like that?" she asked. They all just stood there still frozen in fear and shock before she lunged at them. They all then each let out one scream as they tried to run away. Mardera grinned again and flew at them. The first she kicked right in the back of the head, and knocked him flat. She then rushed at the other and killed him with one good slash. The other was now climbing up the small ledge. Mardera knew she probably wasn't going to be able to catch him, so she just threw her scimitar out like a javelin straight at the Skull Kid. It struck him in the back, and he let out one quick yell of pain before he died.
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Varnash fought Mirren and Nepsana fiercely. Even for his size, he was pretty quick and agile. He used such strength in every attack from his axe that it'd often create huge dents in the ground when it hit. He roared in fury and kept on attacking as Nepsana dodged and parried the blows. They couldn't find a way to hit him, and desperately tried to think of any plan.
"Darn it!" said Mirren in his head, "he's too God darn strong! If either one of us went in for an attack, we'd get chopped into two from that axe!" Varnash then roared again and went for a vertical slash. Mirren jumped away just in time as the axe crashed into one of the fences and just shattered it.
Seeing he was somewhat distracted, Nepsana rushed in at him and was ready to attack with her pike. She yelled in anger and fury, and Varnash turned around.
"Foolish girl!" he shouted, and gave a mighty slash with his axe. Nepsana instantly stopped, realizing she couldn't evade the attack. At the very last second she lifted her pike up and blocked the shot. Unfortunately though, the force was incredibly powerful, and sent her flying. She let out a yell and finally crashed into the ground.
"Nepsana!" Mirren yelled, and gritted his teeth. "Darn him, I gotta distract that idiot so she can recover. Yo moron!" Varnash now looked over at Mirren, he grinned. "Come on ya big fat oaf, come and get me ya porker!" Varnash now gritted his own teeth and yelled in rage. He charged at Mirren and grasped his axe with both hands. Mirren now looked a little more serious as he realized he really ticked him off and was risking his life at this. He jumped up to the one rope bridge and began to run across it to buy more time for Nepsana.
"Nice try boy, but you won't be gettin' much farther!" Varnash yelled, and sliced the rope bridge with his axe. It broke apart, and it slowly began to fall to the ground. Mirren realized he was only a few feet from his part collapsing and jumped to the other pillar where it connected to. He landed nicely, but soon Varnash charged at him. He swung his axe at the pillar and split it in two.
Mirren then jumped at Varnash and stuck his foot out. He came flying at him and kicked Varnash right in the forehead. He grunted in pain and staggered for a few seconds as Mirren landed gracefully on the ground. He noticed he had slightly wounded Varnash, and rushed at him with a yell of fury. He jumped at him, and held his sword in the air. He was about to connect with a great jumping slash before Varnash suddenly threw his hand out and wrapped it around Mirren's throat. He got up as Mirren struggled, and finally applied the pressure as he strangled Mirren. He gasped for breath as he felt his lungs burn and not be able to produce any oxygen for him. Varnash laughed.
"Nice try kid, but I am obviously too much for you" he jeered, "tell me someday what's it's like to have your neck crushed....in the afterlife that is!" Varnash was then about to put on even more pressure before Nepsana got up.
"Let him go Varnash!" she yelled, "he has nothing to do with this, he's only trying to help me. Please, stop your attack; and I'll come back with you.." Varnash grinned evilly.
"I don't think so girly" he replied mockingly, "you will never be forgiven for what you've done. You'll come with me yes, but by force. And I'll kill this kid right now just to make you suffer!" Nepsana gasped in shock as she heard his words. Tears began to form in her eyes as Varnash then tightened his grasp on Mirren's throat. Mirren screamed in pain.
"Mirren! Nooooooo!!!!" shouted Nepsana. Varnash laughed diabolically as Mirren somehow ignored all pain and lifted up his blade. In one quick thrust, he slammed it into Varnash's arm. The Moblin roared in pain and instantly dropped Mirren as he clutched his bleeding arm. Mirren hit the ground, and slowly got his breath back as Nepsana watched in shock. He narrowed his eyes.
"What are you waitin' for!?" he yelled to her, "Finish him off and get your revenge Nepsana!" She now looked at him a little surprised, but soon nodded and wiped away her tears. She got in a battle stance with her pike, and narrowed her eyes as Varnash finally looked over at her. She screamed in fury, and charged right at him. Varnash gasped in shock as his mouth hung down; he knew what was coming next.
She finally did a thrust with her pike, and gored Varnash through with it. He let out a gasp of pain and shock as he felt the pike literally skewer him. Blood trickled from his mouth, and he dropped his axe. He finally closed his eyes and his head fell down as he body went limp. Mirren watched from where he was in shock as he saw a crimson spike coming out from Varnash's back.
"My God" he whispered, "she really stabbed him straight through his body..she really is a pretty good fighter!" Nepsana now finally threw Varnash's dead body off her pike and glared at him as he lay there with blood stilling pouring from his arm and now his terrible gash in his stomach. She did this for a few more moments before walking over to Mirren. He was still coughing a little as he finally began to get all of his breath back. She came over to him, and knelt down next to him.
"You okay Mirren?" she asked. Mirren turned his head for one second to spit.
"Yeah, I'm fine now" he answered. She smiled at him, and he smiled back.
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The battle still went on for a little while even though Varnash was killed. Nepsana and Mirren had both ran into the battle and helped Link and the others drive the remaining monsters off. After a while, the Zerdocks and Wolfos retreated back into the Lost Woods, and the Moblins followed. But Link and Mirren didn't have any intention of letting them get away. They pulled out their bows, and shot down every last living Moblin.
The village was now terribly wrecked and was a mess. There was blood everywhere, incredible gashes in the ground, destroyed fences, the rope bridge was totaled, the large stepping stone was broken, the Training Grounds was a wreck, and one of the pillars was smashed into splinters when Varnash hit it. Even though it was getting close to midnight, everyone began to help clean up. The Children cleaned up and threw away all the rubble, while Link, Mirren and the others cleaned up all the dead bodies. They had taken them all into the Lost Woods; and either buried them or tossed them into a few creeks and ponds.
Author's Notes: We finally get some good ol' blood, gore, violence...and more blood. God I had fun typing this chapter. Hope all of you (except the ones with weak stomachs) liked when Nepsana gored Varnash through. But I can't accept all credit for that. It was shike77 who gave me the idea for using the pike. So thanks, and that one was for you! Oh yeah, this is kinda a spoiler, but not really either. Someone's going to die in the next chapter..but I won't tell ya who! And as always please review and tell me whatcha think.
LittleLink
Link was in the stables at Hyrule Castle. He was grooming Epona with a brush as she lay on the hay just adoring the feel of it. Link smiled at his beautiful stallion and kept on doing it. He loved Epona very much and had been with her for years. He still remembered when he was only ten, and the day Malon taught him Epona's Song and he and Epona became friends. He remembered when he rescued her from Ingo's vile grasp and became her rider. He loved riding her, and liked nothing better than doing that all around Hyrule Field on a nice day. Unfortunately, today wasn't that day, but he still found a way to be with his great horse.
As he groomed her, suddenly Link heard a zip, and then a buzz around him. He then saw Navi fly into the stable through one of the windows.
"Link Link Link I need your help!" she yelled. Link got up and looked at his fairy.
"Whoa, slow down Navi, what's up?" he asked.
"A bunch of Moblins, Wolfos, and strange birds are coming from the Lost Woods to the village! Either you go and help or the village will be destroyed! Please help Link, Saria's counting on you!" Link's eyes narrowed and he became more serious.
"Alright Navi, I'll come, just wait outside, I'll gonna bring some help" Link then ran out of the stables and made his way into the castle. He was going to get Mardera, Taursus, and Jarlis to come with him, and he also wanted to tell Zelda he was leaving also. He burned down the hallways and lucky for him found everyone in the feast hall.
"Everyone I have some trouble!" he yelled, "there's a big group of beasts coming from the Lost Wood and heading towards Kokiri Village and I'm gonna go help out, but I need a couple of you to come help me.." Taursus, Jarlis, and Mardera instantly stood up.
"I'll be coming Link!" announced Taursus.
"I'll also go, I'll be glad to help!" added Mardera.
"If everyone else is going, then I'll be coming too!" exclaimed Jarlis. Link smiled and nodded.
"Thanks all of you, but we must get going..now!" they all nodded and ran out of the room to the stables to get a horse. Link was also going to go right with them, but instead stopped for a moment. He walked over to Zelda, and put her hands around hers.
"I'll be right back Zelda" he whispered. Zelda smiled and nodded.
"Don't worry, just stay safe, I'd hate to see anything happen to you right before my birthday" she replied. Link also smiled and also nodded. Zelda then tipped closer and kissed him on the cheek.
"Goodbye Zelda.." Link then left.
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Mirren had arrived at the castle a few minutes ago, and had put away his gifts in his room. He had no clue at all that everyone was going to Kokiri Village.
He took off his cloak and hung it out to dry. He then unbuckled his knapsack and threw it on his bed. He felt around for his wallet, but didn't feel it anywhere. He looked all around, but still didn't find.
"Just great" he said, "well, I guess I just gotta go get it..wherever it is.." Luckily he was broke, so it wasn't like he was losing any rupees, just the actual wallet. He went back outside and walked down the paths in the front of the castle. He looked and looked around, and soon saw a small brown thing in a puddle by a tree. He went over by it, and picked up his soaking wet wallet.
"Well, I got it!" he said to himself. He slipped it in his pocket and turned round. He suddenly heard a bunch of hooves, and the next he knew Link rode by him on Epona and snatched him by the collar. He yelled in surprise and fright as he hung just inches above the ground next to Epona's huge hooves as Link still held onto him.
"WHAT IN GOD'S NAME ARE YOU DOING LINK!!!!????" Mirren screamed. Link then threw Mirren up onto Epona in front of him.
"There's a big gang of monsters heading straight for Kokiri Village, so we're all going there to help out" he answered.
"Wait a minute, who else is here?" Mirren asked. Suddenly Mardera galloped her horse quicker to ride right next to Epona.
"We're right here Mirren.." She said as she narrowed her eyes. Mirren looked at her and then saw Taursus and Jarlis.
"Man, I can't believe you wouldn't even notice when your friends are around Mirren" spoke Jarlis as he laughed. Mirren now laughed a little too.
"Sorry 'bout that guys" he said, "I didn't notice you since some MORON scared the livin' poop outta me and just grabbed me by the collar as he rode by on his horse at full speed!!!" Mirren now looked up and glared at Link, who narrowed his eyes and looked at Mirren only for a couple seconds.
"Oh shut up.." He spat back.
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They all then rode as fast as they could through Hyrule Fields. They galloped down the path and soon found their way into the entrance of Kokiri Forest. They hopped off their horses and ran through the tunnel and over the bridge. They all had their weapons ready and charged into the village. All the Kokiri children were gathered by the Training Grounds almost hiding in a way. A few of them had Deku Sticks and Deku Nuts; their only defenses. Saria was all the way at the back looking very worried. She had fear and worry on her face; but that soon changed when she caught one glance of her lifelong friend.
"Link!" she exclaimed, and instantly ran out of the mess of Kokiri and over to Link. She jumped at him, and just embraced him with one of the biggest hugs you could ever think of. "Link your finally here, oh thank the Goddesses!" she said, "I was so worried you wouldn't get here in time, that army is so close to the village!" Link was a little surprised by his friend's incredible hug, but smiled and rubbed her hair.
"Don't worry Saria, I'll protect the village, and besides, I have friends with me" he replied. Saria now finally let go of her hug to see everyone behind her. She saw Taursus, Jarlis, Mardera, and of course, Mirren. She smiled and nodded.
"Thanks, all of you, I truly appreciate your intention to help me and the village..." she stated bowing her head. Mirren smirked.
"You don't have ta thank us" he replied, "I'm always willin' ta help out a friend." Saria now looked at him and smiled. She and Mirren had become pretty good friends after the battle with Ganondorf and Emralda. Being that she helped him in the battle, that he was Link's little brother, and that they were both children, they felt like they were great friends, and would stay that way.
Suddenly a yell was heard from the Lost Woods. It was that of a girl, and one that seemed to be of fear. Everyone gasped, but Link and Mirren instantly drew their weapons and ran over to the ledges that would help them reach the entrance to the Lost Woods.
"We'll go see what's up, everyone else stay back to guard the village in case something happens!" yelled Link. Saria and the others nodded, and Link and Mirren quickly climbed the wall that was covered in vines. They then ran around the fence, and entered the Lost Woods.
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Link and Mirren ran as fast as ever through the forest maze. They ran and ran through it hoping they'd make it in time to whoever was in danger. They soon came to the area where the target on the tree was and where two Skull Kids still played their flutes. Link and Mirren ran over to the railing and saw a young, teenaged girl cornered by four Moblins. She had a pike lying next to her, but she still looked afraid. The Moblins laughed.
"Well boys, we finally found her, now we can take her precious broach and kill her!" one shouted.
"Yeah, I'd say a spear through the chest should suit her well.." Another added evilly. The girl gasped in fear, and began to tremble. Mirren's eyes lit up with anger; he couldn't stand watching it any longer.
"Alright Mirren." whispered Link, "I say we wait a second and surprise.." Mirren then just jumped back and jumped over the railing at the Moblins.
"Show no mercyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!" he shouted. The Moblins were surprised at everything that had happened and turned around. The one yelled in fright just before Mirren brought his sword down through his forehead. The Moblin crashed on the ground as blood poured from his head, and Mirren just glared at the three remaining Moblins.
"What are you doin' here!?" yelled one of them. Mirren sneered.
"I think the question should be; why are you threatening this girl.?" he spat back. One of the Moblins gritted his teeth.
"Enough!" he shouted, "I'm gonna kill you and then this stupid girl!!!" The Moblin then grasped his spear and ran at Mirren. He yelled in fury but soon just gurgled disturbingly as an arrow flew into his throat. It sprayed a little blood, and he finally died. The other two Moblins gasped in shock and looked up to see Link holding his Fairy Bow and grinning.
"You forgot about me." he taunted. Realizing they were both distracted, Mirren flew at the one Moblin and drove the Goddesses' Sword straight into his chest. He first yelled in pain, but soon just gurgled like the other and fell over dead with a bloody gash in his stomach. The other watched as his fellow warrior fell dead and froze in fear. Link then loaded up another arrow and let it fly. It soon found its mark in the Moblin's back and killed him. He crashed to the ground, and all four lay dead with blood flowing from their wounds. Link then came down the ladder and looked at them. He sneered, and soon looked over at the frightened girl. She was obviously a teenager, and had shoulder length brown hair. She was wearing a light, chestnut colored coat with a dark green tunic under it. Also she was wearing a dark crimson blouse. Link now smiled at her.
"You have nothing to worry about anymore, you're safe" he softly said to calm her. Mirren also now looked at her and smiled.
"Yeah, as long as we're here; there won't be nothing to attack you" he added. The girl looked at them a little surprised, but soon flung her arms around Mirren and hugged him.
"Thank you so much" she began with a grateful tone and as a couple tears formed in her eyes, "thank you for saving me from those brutes. I really thought I was going to die...thank you both.." Mirren's eyes kind of widened in shock, and he was surprised that she was giving him such a hug. He then looked up at Link, who was on the verge of laughing and was right now kind of giggling. Mirren gulped nervously as he realized Link was going to be tormenting him with "Mirren's got a girlfriend!" jokes soon probably. The girl then finally let go her of hug. When she did, Link stopped giggling, and looked serious.
"Hey, I have a couple questions for you" he began, "first off, who are you? And what the heck were those Moblins after you for?" The girl then wiped away whatever remaining tears she had and looked straight at Link.
"My name is Nepsana" she answered, "I'm fifteen and I'm from Terlon Forest. I had been a servant of a Moblin leader named Varnash there. I had always had this opal broach of my father's, and it was worth a lot. One day, Varnash found out about it, and took it from me. I had fought for it first, but he beat me and put me in a cell at his hideout. I found a way to escape, and I took it back and fled from there. I came here in hopes I'd lose him, but he and his gang of other Moblins and monsters followed me here, and they're going to kill me and take my broach if they catch me." Link and Mirren felt sorry for Nepsana. Her life was in terrible danger, and she was frightened of all of this.
"Well I can tell ya one thing, they won't be getting' anywhere near you until they go through me, and that won't be easy" Mirren replied. Link nodded.
"Yes, and you can come to Kokiri Village with us" he added, "We have other friends there who would be happy to help you out. And if they come to the village, we'll defeat them." Nepsana was surprised by their great intention of protecting her, and bowed her head gratefully.
"Thank you both" she began, "thank you both for everything. I couldn't do any of this on my own, I am eternally grateful..." Mirren smiled.
"Don't be" he replied, "we always try to help the best we can wherever it's needed." Nepsana now looked up at the smiling brothers and was a little surprised by their attitudes towards all of this. Link then walked over to her and put a hand out.
"Come on, let's go to Kokiri Village" he said. Nepsana now looked at him and nodded. She took his hand, and he helped her up and she grabbed her pike. She strapped it to her back, and began to climb up the ladder. Mirren began to follow her, but Link stopped him. "Heh, she's only fifteen bro, that's not that bad an age for dating..." he said mockingly. Mirren gritted his teeth as anger filled up inside of him.
"Shut it ya big idiot!" he spat back, and began to climb the ladder. Link laughed at Mirren, and also began to climb up it.
As they did that, three Skull Kids watched everything from the bushes by the two tree stumps. They all smiled mischievously, and the one let out a quiet, yet evil laugh.
"Well, it seems that the girl has made friends with Link and his brother..most interesting" he said. One of the others nodded.
"Yes, this'll be great news for that Varnash and his gang, he'll probably reward us handsomely.." He added. The other one grinned.
"Enough waiting, I just say we go now, so we get our reward and do whatever we want with it!" he exclaimed. The other two nodded. Two of them then did a back flip into the air and disappeared. The other one still sat there as he watched the three walk off.
"That Kokiri Village will be in one heck of a surprise when Varnash and his guys come to get that girl, those stupid children will certainly suffer.." He whispered to himself. He smiled evilly, and did his own back flip and disappeared.
* * * * *
Varnash and his large group of monsters were all gathered in the entrance to the Forest Maze. A large fire was burning in the middle, and the Moblins and Wolfos were cooking and eating their meat. Besides those two types of monsters, there were these large birds hanging on branching watching over the woods. They had light yellow feathers and a red underbelly. They were known as Zerdocks and lived in Terlon Forest. They could be very deadly in battle, so it was actually a good thing that Varnash had some in his group.
The huge Moblin sat in front of all of them on a huge chair drinking a full barrel of ale. He had burgundy hair and wore the same armor as all normal Moblins. He had a bunch of scars all over his body and was a great fighter. His strength was absolutely amazing, and it beat out any other of the Moblins in his group. As he sat there still drinking, the three Skull Kids suddenly appeared in the area. All the others monsters were a little surprised by their sudden arrival, and were quick to getting their weapons and getting in a battle position. Varnash instantly threw his ale away and spit out whatever he had in his mouth. He wiped out his huge double-headed axe and glared at them.
"What are you three doing here!?" he growled. One of the Skull Kids grinned and began to advance towards him, ignoring all the sneers and glares he was receiving from the monsters, including Varnash himself.
"I have great news that I think would most certainly interest you Varnash" he announced with a bow. Varnash raised an eyebrow.
"What is it kid?" he asked. The Skull Kid now looked up at him and grinned.
"It concerns that girl you're after..." he answered. Varnash now smiled wickedly.
"Really?" he asked in his happy yet evil tone, "well, tell me everything and you and your little friends get ta share a gold rupee..." All the faces of the Skull Kids instantly lit up.
"Alright.." Began the one Skull Kid, "a few of your Moblins had found her and trapped her in the area of the woods where we compose, and were about to kill her and take her broach before that Hero of Time Link and his brother interrupted them. They killed your four Moblins and have taken her to Kokiri Village to protect her..." The Skull Kid was about to say more before Varnash just threw the gold rupee at him and turned to all of his crew.
"Alright everyone!" he shouted, "get ready, we're going to Kokiri Village...now!" Everyone instantly got up and got their weapons ready. They got in their marching positions and waited for Varnash to tell them to go. "Thanks boys" he said to the Skull Kids, "hey, how would you guys like ta come with us? If you help us out, I'll give you each a red rupee.." The Skull Kids now looked excited and happy.
"We'll do it!" one of them answered back. Varnash smiled evilly and nodded before turning to the rest of his troops. "Alright...move out!" he yelled. The monsters then began to march their way into the Lost Woods; Kokiri Village as their next destination.
* * * * *
Link and Mirren had brought Nepsana to Kokiri Village. They introduced to her to everyone; Saria, Mardera, Jarlis, Taursus, and all the Kokiri Children.
"Nice to meet you Nepsana, welcome to our village, you'll have a great time here" said Saria. Nepsana smiled and nodded at the Kokiri girl.
"Thank you, I truly appreciate your hospitality" she replied. Saria smiled back at her.
"Yeah you'll have a great time here, believe me, there's so many things you can do around here" Link said, "you can go shopping at the shop, you can go swimming in the pond, you can train at the training grounds, and I'm just getting started!" Everyone laughed a little. Nepsana blinked back a tear.
'Thank you all, this is the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me, I promise not to be of too much trouble" she said. Saria laughed a little more.
"Believe me, you can't be as much trouble as Link was when he lived here.." She stated. Everyone burst out into laughter, and Mirren began to cry because he laughed so much and so hard. Link just stood there mouth agape and his eyes wide in shock as he looked at Saria and as everyone laughed at him.
"Oh man Link, you got dissed by a girl! Bah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!" Mirren exclaimed. Everyone then just kept on laughing as Link gritted his teeth in anger of the insult.
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A few hours later, the sun began to set, and the Kokiri Village began to turn into one big party. The children set out huge tables and filled them up with massive and numerous plates of food. A few more then came with barrels the size of them filled with ale. A small stage was set up, and a couple went up and began to play some music, a soon, the place was an actual party.
Everyone danced to the wonderful tunes and ate and drank. All the fairies bounced up and down to the music and atmosphere as their lights around them illuminated the village a little. They all partied and partied and partied.
"Oh man, I've seen a part so great done by just children!" exclaimed Taursus before he took a slug of his ale, "man those children are a bundle of energy!" Link smiled and ate some walnuts.
"Yeah, they sure are quite the group, and living with them for ten years is something else!" he replied.
"You lived here for ten years?" asked Taursus Link nodded.
"Yep, when I was a baby my mother brought me here to protect me from the war" he began, "the great Deku Tree and the Children raised me, that's why I wear these clothes, because I still see myself in one way as a Kokiri." Taursus nodded and drank a little more ale.
"You're an enigma Link, and a troublemaker according to Saria" he said, and laughed as Link gritted his teeth.
"I wasn't a troublemaker!" he shouted, "and that joke wasn't even that funny!" Taursus laughed even more.
"I found it hilarious!" he replied. Link narrowed his eyes and looked at Saria who was dancing around with the Kokiri. Even though she was the cause of the joke, he still smiled at his friend. He then looked over to one of the fences where Mirren and Nepsana were sitting and talking. He smiled at them.
"Looks like Mirren has yet another friend.." He whispered to himself.
Mirren and she had been talking for a while now about themselves, and stories about things that happened in their lives. Link was right; they really were becoming good friends.
"So, you and Link didn't meet each other until about only two months ago?" Nepsana asked. Mirren smiled and nodded.
"Yep, me and him were really long lost brothers" he answered, "and believe me, we may have not know each other for a while, but we've become really close as brothers." Nepsana smiled at him.
"I never had a brother or sister, I never had any parents for that matter" she began, "I had just lived with that jerk Varnash and his stupid monsters. I had served him since I was about eight, and now after seven years I've finally escaped. I'm really happy that the Children are so willing to let me live here...but I feel like I really aren't happy at the thought of living here." Mirren looked a little surprised.
"Why do you say that?" he asked. Nepsana now looked out at them.
"I don't know" she answered, "they're all so nice and kind, and they seem to be fun to live with, but I just don't think I would ever be comfortable living here. I like them, but I don't think I'd ever be truly happy living with children. I never had a real home, I never considered Varnash's fortress a home, so I was really homeless in my mind. I just wish there would be a place where I'd be happy." She now looked a little sad, and Mirren instantly thought of an idea.
"How would you like to come to Hyrule Castle with me, Link and the others?" he asked with a smile. Nepsana now looked a little surprised. She turned away from the party and looked at Mirren.
"Are you serious?" she whispered. Mirren smiled again and nodded.
"Of course, me and Zelda are great, she'd let any other friend of mine live there" he replied. Nepsana looked a little surprised that Mirren had called her a "friend", but she soon smiled.
"Thank you Mirren.." She whispered. Suddenly the sound of marching in the distance was heard. Everyone gasped in shock, and the village went silent. The sound got louder and louder, and everyone realized it was coming from the Lost Woods.
"Varnash" Nepsana whispered in fear. Suddenly, a bunch of Wolfos, Zerdocks, and Moblins came through the entrance of it and charged into the village. Lin k gritted his teeth in anger.
"All of you children get away from the battle!" he shouted. The Children nodded and ran away to safe cover. Link now looked at Saria. "Saria, make sure they stay safe, understand?" Saria nodded.
"No problem Link" she replied and ran off with the Children. Taursus, Mardera and Jarlis now pulled out their weaponry.
"Let's take these morons out!" yelled Jarlis.
"Oh yeah, I'm in the mood for kickin' some butt!" Mardera shouted. Link kind of smiled now.
"Alright guys, let's take 'em out!" he yelled, and charged at them with the others.
As they flew into battle, Varnash made his way over to where Mirren and Nepsana were. Mirren pulled out the Goddesses' Sword, and got I front of Nepsana ready to protect her.
"Awwwww isn't that cute" Varnash said mockingly, "looks like Nepsana has a new friend! Heh! You guys don't stand a chance! Just give up your broach now Nepsana and return to Terlon with me and the others. At least we won't kill you.." Mirren sneered.
"She ain't goin' anywhere" he spat back, "I'll make sure she stays safe you ugly idiot!" Varnash smiled.
"Well boy, you've got some guts" he said, "listen, if you let her come with me, I'll pay you one thousand rupees.." Varnash now grinned, and Mirren's eyes narrowed.
"You have ta be pretty stupid to think I'd give up my friend for a few rupees" he replied. Varnash now gritted his teeth in anger and pulled out his axe.
"You're going down kid!" he yelled. Mirren got in his battle position and was ready to fight. But suddenly he saw Nepsana move to the side of him with her pike in hand. He looked rather shocked.
"You're gonna fight Nepsana?" he asked. She nodded.
"Yep, I'm pretty tough, and besides, I want some revenge on him before he dies!" she answered. Mirren still looked the same way, but soon smiled. Varnash then yelled in anger and rushed at the two.
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Link and Taursus fought side by side as they battled a bunch of Moblins. They seemed to be more powerful than normal Moblins, and gave them both quite a challenge.
One of the Moblins thrust his spear out at Taursus. He was distracted by another Moblin and quickly killed it with a slash of his great sword. He was then just able to avoid the other Moblin's attack. He jumped to the side, and smashed his war-hammer down onto the Moblin's spear. The Moblin growled in anger, and tried to pull his spear up, but Taursus's kept it down as he flew at him and stabbed him in the chest. The Moblin quickly died, and fell backwards. Taursus took the moment to rest, but he was soon attacked by another Moblin. It struck him in the back with the butt of his spear and knocked him down. Taursus groaned in pain, and the Moblin laughed wickedly. He advanced towards him, and soon stood right above him. He was about to skewer Taursus before he swung his war-hammer at the Moblin's leg and broke it. He roared in pain and fell forward. Taursus then quickly took his sword and put it in front of him. The Moblin landed on top of it, and was killed.
Link was fighting two Moblins at once. He slashed at them with the Master Sword and blocked their shots with the Mirror Shield. After a little bit, the Moblins trapped him in between themselves and both stuck out their spears out to kill him. At the last second, Link jumped up into the air and charged up his sword as the Moblins' spears collided into each other. Link's sword then turned orange, and he did a great spin attack. He spun around, and sliced both of the Moblins' necks open. Blood shot out from their wounds, and they both instantly fell dead.
Jarlis was battling a duo of Wolfos at that point. He knew how to fight them pretty well and was used to them after all the battles he had had in Terlon Forest with the Dusk Wolfos. They each snarled and growled as they slashed at him with their claws. Each time they did though, Jarlis would lift up his staff and block the attack. Soon one just lunged at him with his mouth open ready to clamp down onto him. Jarlis dodged him and slammed his staff into its head. It gave off a quick yelp of pain before dying. The other then also lunged at him. Jarlis saw him coming and gave a great uppercut to him. He howled in pain, and landed on the ground dead. Jarlis then rested for a second.
"Man, those guys were weak!" he exclaimed, "This battle's ours!" Suddenly he heard the flapping of wings behind him. He turned around and saw three Zerdocks flying right at him. He yelled in surprise as they flew by with their sharp talons in front of them. He jumped down just in time as they soared by and just missed dicing him. Once they went by, he stood up and charged his staff up. They flew a little ways, and finally turned around. Once they did, Jarlis yelled in fury and shot three energy blasts at them. They soared at the three Zerdocks, and when they hit, killed them in a second.
Mardera like the others wasn't having much trouble with her battles. She had a bunch of Zerdocks hovering around her and diving in for attacks. A couple had hit her and hurt her a little, but she still kept on fighting the birds. Two then decided to fly in at her at the same time. There was one to right, and one to the left. In an instant, she jumped up and did a split kick to both of them. They screeched in pain, and fell to the ground unconscious. The other two Zerdocks were surprised by her attack, but still in at her. She watched as they got closer, and got her scimitars ready. They got closer and closer, and as they did, Mardera yelled in fury and rushed at them. In two flashes of her blades, the two Zerdocks just plopped on the ground dead.
Mardera (like the others) now rested for a couple moments before she suddenly saw the three Skull Kids peep out of the bushes at Link as he fought off a couple more Moblins. She grinned and ran over to them.
"Heh heh heh, Link won't be able to dodge this" one whispered.
"Yeah, he won't even see us shoot them since he's fighting that Moblin" another added. The remaining Skull Kid now grinned as he put his flute to his lips ready to shoot of the darts from it. He inhaled, and was just about to shoot it before Mardera suddenly jumped in front of them. They all gasped in shock, and were a little frightened at the moment.
"So, you boys were gonna try and use a dirty trick to fight...you're disgraces" she said. The one Skull Kid gritted his teeth.
"Stupid Gerudo! I'll kill you first!" he yelled, and blew into his flute to shoot the dart at her. She smirked and effortlessly dodged it. The Skull Kid gasped in shock as his mouth fell right down.
"How...did you..do that?" he asked. Mardera grinned.
"What? Surprised that you were too slow and that I was too fast?" she asked. The other Skull Kids gritted their teeth like the one before.
"Come on guys, she can't dodge all of our shots at once!" he shouted. The other nodded, and the other broke out of his trance of shock and also nodded. They all put their lips to their flutes and shot a dart from each. The three darts soared at Mardera, and she knew she couldn't dodge them. So instead, she lifted up her scimitars, and blocked each one as it bounced off one of the great curved blades. They all just froze in shock to see all of their attacks denied so easily. Mardera finally pulled her blades down and grinned at them.
"How do ya like that?" she asked. They all just stood there still frozen in fear and shock before she lunged at them. They all then each let out one scream as they tried to run away. Mardera grinned again and flew at them. The first she kicked right in the back of the head, and knocked him flat. She then rushed at the other and killed him with one good slash. The other was now climbing up the small ledge. Mardera knew she probably wasn't going to be able to catch him, so she just threw her scimitar out like a javelin straight at the Skull Kid. It struck him in the back, and he let out one quick yell of pain before he died.
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Varnash fought Mirren and Nepsana fiercely. Even for his size, he was pretty quick and agile. He used such strength in every attack from his axe that it'd often create huge dents in the ground when it hit. He roared in fury and kept on attacking as Nepsana dodged and parried the blows. They couldn't find a way to hit him, and desperately tried to think of any plan.
"Darn it!" said Mirren in his head, "he's too God darn strong! If either one of us went in for an attack, we'd get chopped into two from that axe!" Varnash then roared again and went for a vertical slash. Mirren jumped away just in time as the axe crashed into one of the fences and just shattered it.
Seeing he was somewhat distracted, Nepsana rushed in at him and was ready to attack with her pike. She yelled in anger and fury, and Varnash turned around.
"Foolish girl!" he shouted, and gave a mighty slash with his axe. Nepsana instantly stopped, realizing she couldn't evade the attack. At the very last second she lifted her pike up and blocked the shot. Unfortunately though, the force was incredibly powerful, and sent her flying. She let out a yell and finally crashed into the ground.
"Nepsana!" Mirren yelled, and gritted his teeth. "Darn him, I gotta distract that idiot so she can recover. Yo moron!" Varnash now looked over at Mirren, he grinned. "Come on ya big fat oaf, come and get me ya porker!" Varnash now gritted his own teeth and yelled in rage. He charged at Mirren and grasped his axe with both hands. Mirren now looked a little more serious as he realized he really ticked him off and was risking his life at this. He jumped up to the one rope bridge and began to run across it to buy more time for Nepsana.
"Nice try boy, but you won't be gettin' much farther!" Varnash yelled, and sliced the rope bridge with his axe. It broke apart, and it slowly began to fall to the ground. Mirren realized he was only a few feet from his part collapsing and jumped to the other pillar where it connected to. He landed nicely, but soon Varnash charged at him. He swung his axe at the pillar and split it in two.
Mirren then jumped at Varnash and stuck his foot out. He came flying at him and kicked Varnash right in the forehead. He grunted in pain and staggered for a few seconds as Mirren landed gracefully on the ground. He noticed he had slightly wounded Varnash, and rushed at him with a yell of fury. He jumped at him, and held his sword in the air. He was about to connect with a great jumping slash before Varnash suddenly threw his hand out and wrapped it around Mirren's throat. He got up as Mirren struggled, and finally applied the pressure as he strangled Mirren. He gasped for breath as he felt his lungs burn and not be able to produce any oxygen for him. Varnash laughed.
"Nice try kid, but I am obviously too much for you" he jeered, "tell me someday what's it's like to have your neck crushed....in the afterlife that is!" Varnash was then about to put on even more pressure before Nepsana got up.
"Let him go Varnash!" she yelled, "he has nothing to do with this, he's only trying to help me. Please, stop your attack; and I'll come back with you.." Varnash grinned evilly.
"I don't think so girly" he replied mockingly, "you will never be forgiven for what you've done. You'll come with me yes, but by force. And I'll kill this kid right now just to make you suffer!" Nepsana gasped in shock as she heard his words. Tears began to form in her eyes as Varnash then tightened his grasp on Mirren's throat. Mirren screamed in pain.
"Mirren! Nooooooo!!!!" shouted Nepsana. Varnash laughed diabolically as Mirren somehow ignored all pain and lifted up his blade. In one quick thrust, he slammed it into Varnash's arm. The Moblin roared in pain and instantly dropped Mirren as he clutched his bleeding arm. Mirren hit the ground, and slowly got his breath back as Nepsana watched in shock. He narrowed his eyes.
"What are you waitin' for!?" he yelled to her, "Finish him off and get your revenge Nepsana!" She now looked at him a little surprised, but soon nodded and wiped away her tears. She got in a battle stance with her pike, and narrowed her eyes as Varnash finally looked over at her. She screamed in fury, and charged right at him. Varnash gasped in shock as his mouth hung down; he knew what was coming next.
She finally did a thrust with her pike, and gored Varnash through with it. He let out a gasp of pain and shock as he felt the pike literally skewer him. Blood trickled from his mouth, and he dropped his axe. He finally closed his eyes and his head fell down as he body went limp. Mirren watched from where he was in shock as he saw a crimson spike coming out from Varnash's back.
"My God" he whispered, "she really stabbed him straight through his body..she really is a pretty good fighter!" Nepsana now finally threw Varnash's dead body off her pike and glared at him as he lay there with blood stilling pouring from his arm and now his terrible gash in his stomach. She did this for a few more moments before walking over to Mirren. He was still coughing a little as he finally began to get all of his breath back. She came over to him, and knelt down next to him.
"You okay Mirren?" she asked. Mirren turned his head for one second to spit.
"Yeah, I'm fine now" he answered. She smiled at him, and he smiled back.
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The battle still went on for a little while even though Varnash was killed. Nepsana and Mirren had both ran into the battle and helped Link and the others drive the remaining monsters off. After a while, the Zerdocks and Wolfos retreated back into the Lost Woods, and the Moblins followed. But Link and Mirren didn't have any intention of letting them get away. They pulled out their bows, and shot down every last living Moblin.
The village was now terribly wrecked and was a mess. There was blood everywhere, incredible gashes in the ground, destroyed fences, the rope bridge was totaled, the large stepping stone was broken, the Training Grounds was a wreck, and one of the pillars was smashed into splinters when Varnash hit it. Even though it was getting close to midnight, everyone began to help clean up. The Children cleaned up and threw away all the rubble, while Link, Mirren and the others cleaned up all the dead bodies. They had taken them all into the Lost Woods; and either buried them or tossed them into a few creeks and ponds.
Author's Notes: We finally get some good ol' blood, gore, violence...and more blood. God I had fun typing this chapter. Hope all of you (except the ones with weak stomachs) liked when Nepsana gored Varnash through. But I can't accept all credit for that. It was shike77 who gave me the idea for using the pike. So thanks, and that one was for you! Oh yeah, this is kinda a spoiler, but not really either. Someone's going to die in the next chapter..but I won't tell ya who! And as always please review and tell me whatcha think.
LittleLink
