My first – but not last – LOZ fic. After through thought and contemplation, I have this storyline down pretty good… I hope. Let me know what you think. I'm basing this after Majora's Mask where Link has returned to Hyrule.
I DO NOT OWN THE LOZ SERIES OR ANYTHING ELSE! IF YOU THINK I OWN IT, YOU MUST BE INSANE!
Amidst the ancient land of Hyrule, legend speaks of a time when a Great Evil rose from the shadows. And when all hope was about to fade, the Hero of Time arose from his slumber. Wielding the legendary Master Sword, the Hero of Time conquered the mighty evil, and with the help of the sages – sealed the force within the evil realm. Then again, two months later, the same Hero conquered an evil spirit within an ancient mask. However, the former power began to stir again. But now, the master sword of legend is no longer within the Hero's grasp. He must turn to another, or he shall fail…
Legend of Zelda: Quest for the ArcBlade
Chapter One – A Call To Arms
Jump slash; back flip, horizontal slash, vertical slash, stab. Jump slash; back flip, horizontal slash, vertical slash, stab. Jump slash; back flip, horizontal slash, vertical slash, stab. Jump slash; back flip, horizontal slash, vertical slash, stab.
"Once more," Link panted to himself. He swung his sword in a practiced pattern. Jump slash; back flip, horizontal slash, vertical slash, stab.
"Alright… that's, enough…" Link panted, dropping his Kokiri Sword to the grass and sat down exhausted.
"You've been practicing that for hours on end, Link. I told yah that you'd wear yourself out." Saria laughed compassionately, "And that technique is getting old. Maybe you should think of something else, or try one of you other patterns… or just plan stop for a day or two! Look at you! You're practicing way too much."
"I know… but… I have… to keep… up to speed… with my… sword techniques." Link took a deep breath, then stood up and collected his sword and shield from the grass. "But you do have a good point, Saria. I guess that's enough training for today. But you know that I have to keep in shape and all that stuff. I AM Hyrule's hero after all." Saria sighed. She knew that the whole 'hero' title Link had achieved had gone to his head. The two of them walked through the Lost Woods together until they made it to Kokiri Forest. Link walked Saria to her house, then left to his, climbed up the ladder into his tree house, jumped into his bed, and passed out.
*~*~*~*~*
Link's sweet dreams of candy and happiness were suddenly interrupted. Everything went black. Then… swirling beams of rainbow colours drenched in black seemed to be reaching out for him, to draw him into the dark core. Of course, Link wanted to go the opposite way – but his feet would not respond to his cries. The moment before the darkness could engulf him, Link awakened in a cold sweat.
"Wha… what was that?" Link hopped out of his bed, and looked upward from his front porch. Through the leafy rooftops of the forest, he could see a light blue sky and a softly glowing sun. He breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment he had thought it meant something important… or did it? "Zelda probably could tell me if that dream… if it meant anything. She's good at prophecies, and that kinda stuff." He dashed inside, buckled his scabbard across his back with his shield, and securely placed his Kokiri Sword into the scabbard. He then dashed out of his house, jumped, and landed on the ground, then ran straight past Saria.
"I'mgoingtoseePrincessZelda! I'llbebacklaterSaria,seeyou!" Link shouted as he dashed for the entrance to Kokiri Forest. Saira managed to get in a blink before Link was out of sight.
"Um… ok…" She said quietly – since Link was already out of her sights, there was no point to say it loudly… or go to Link's house. She turned around and went back to her place thinking. Maybe she could somehow get Mido to cut her grass again…
*~*~*~*~*
Link crossed the rope bridge and exited the Kokiri forest with a few quick movements. The bunny hood he had picked up from Termina still held it's bearings in Hyrule – but he wouldn't dare use it in front of Saria or any of the other Kokiri… he'd be a laughing stock!
"I know that a dream may not be a good reason to see Zelda, but I bet I can still sneak into the castle…" he mumbled to himself as he swiftly dashed along. Upon reaching a nearby hill, he looked around… to see a rather large party of people moving from the castle town to Kakariko Village. With the speed of a rabbit, he raced over to the party (and was sure to fall in the river so he could take off his bunny hood without it being noticed); walked over to one of the men.
"Excuse me sir, but what's going on here? Where are you going?" Link questioned.
"Earthquakes are occurring in the marketplace. Some people think it's nothing and are stubbornly staying, while the smart people –like us- get out of harms way by going to Kakariko Village. There are no earthquakes there." The man then turned away to catch up with the rest of the group.
"Earthquake?" Link asked himself dumbfounded. Without another word, he spun around and b-lined it for the castle.
*~*~*~*~*
No sooner had he made it to the castle town market, as a few guards confronted him.
"Boy, the Princess has been expecting you. She wishes to speak with you immediately," One highly-distinguished guard said sternly, "Please follow me, I will lead you to where the is waiting." Without another word, the guard began to walk towards the castle. Link blinked.
"Just like that, I can go into the castle? Well… that was fast… and unexpected. Things seem to be going a little too quick for my liking… I'll have to slow down once I get to the castle. I mean, it's not like this is the end of the world or something like that." He mumbled as the guards led him to the castle.
*~*~*~*~*
Zelda was sitting in her favourite garden, watching her gardener tend to the small patches of exotic and rare flowers. She loved how these flowers looked in the afternoon sunlight with drops of morning dew and water droplets from the watering can still clinging to their leaves. They always looked so elegant. She swatted gently at a small bee buzzing around her head. The little insect took the hint and left her alone for some pollen inside a climbing rose bush at the other side of the garden.
"Princess Zelda?" A solid voice came from the garden's entrance and a guard walked into the garden. "My princess, we have brought the boy to you as per your wishes. Would you request anything else of our services at the current time?"
"No, Krel. That is fine, thank you," Zelda said as she dismissed the gardener. She then turned to Krel, "You may bring him in now."
"As you wish, your Majesty." Krel bowed and left. Soon after, Krel's entourage led Link into the garden and left. Zelda turned to him.
"Link, it has been awhile. You look in good heath…" Link gave her a funny look.
"Alright, I'll cut to the chase. The truth is, Link, Hyrule may be needing your assistance again. It seems that the Seven Sage's Seal upon the evil realm is crumbling; the evil king Gannondorf wishes to return to the land of Hyrule! You probably had guessed this from the time I started talking, didn't you?"
"It's all too familiar. Let me guess. I have to go back to the future again to fight him and save the world?"
"This time Link, I'm afraid that's not the case. This time… the Master Sword cannot be used." Link stared at her blankly.
"You're kidding, right? About the fact that I don't get to wield the Master Sword?"
"No, I'm serious. If the Master Sword is drawn, the gateway to the evil realm will open and the seal will be destroyed! The Master Sword is still the key to our survival… but this time it will help us more when it's not in your hands."
"Well, there goes my heroism. How can I beat him with my Kokiri sword? Do you expect me to poke at him with it and hope that I hit a weak point?" Link grumbled, "I left my Glided Sword in Termina so that someone there can pick up where I left off, so all I have left is this puny little piece of-"
"Link… there IS an ultimatum you will have to choose… but you probably won't like it…" Link grinned slyly.
"An ultimatum, huh? You think I won't like it?" he laughed, "Just try me, Zelda. Just try me…"
Sorry if this chappy was a little rough, I'm kinda having a hard time finding proper motavation and stuff. Give me suggestions and whever. Well, see yahz later!