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"Well, then. Start telling what happened." Roy gave the recorder to him.
"Okay." Link laid on his back on top of the bed. "Like Roy already told, we were having breakfast on Monday morning. The day was extremely hot, the Smash Road was closed because of it. It would've been too hot to fight anyway. Everyone was about to just relax, this was a day off from the normal routine.
Many of the smashers had already eaten their breakfast and headed for the beach, but I and Roy are both sleepers, we have the habit of sleeping late if no one wakes us up.
The girls were still in the building with only some of the guys, getting ready to go shopping to the city farther away.
Roy, Zelda, and I were having breakfast and the princess asked if we wanted to go shopping with her and the other girls. She drank the rest of her pineapple juice in a very royal way.
'If you don't mind, I think we'll go to the beach.' The general said politely. I was listening to their conversation with one ear, my thoughts were on a story a boy had told me the day before. He'd told me about an ancient Sea God, called Ahti. I, naturally, had felt interested in the story and had visited the library to find out about that god.
To my surprise, I found numerous girls reported missing in the local newspapers. It seemed that whatever took them attacked twice a month, sometimes more often. Back then people had believed it had been a serial killer, or a psychopath, maybe a paedophile. Interestingly, some eye witnesses said that they had seen the girls vanish into the sea, disappear without a trace. Some said that they'd seen glimpses of something green near the girls right before they'd disappeared. When the newspapers dates came to the end of the 20th century, all the reports about missing girls disappeared.
Disappointed because the reports ended, I looked at world wide newspapers for girls reported missing. I found some very popular girls, young popstars disappearing at times. I was sure that if I could've read old French, English or German newspapers, I would've found girls reported missing for my satisfaction.
I was now sure it existed. Now I needed more information to figure out when it attacked, why it did it, how did it live and so on. I read many books without finding a thing. Then I found the book called "Ancient Cults and Gods" and there it was, under the section of the Finnish Gods.
Ahti, the God of the Sea, the one who gave fishers their fish and sailors the good weathers. He controlled everything in the water; he had the ultimate power over it. Sailors, in order to get their weathers and fishers, to get their fish, gave him offerings like fruits, valuable jewellery and animals. They could also make a deal with the Sea God, for example, they could give Ahti some of their jewellery they brought from foreign lands when they came back. If they couldn't give him any, he could ask for whatever they owned and they had to give it to him. And usually, it was their daughters. Sometimes Ahti seduced the girls to the sea with him, sometimes he just came and kidnapped them." Link looked at the general and nodded.
"I said almost like that!"
"Mm-hm, yeah, sure…With all the information I had gathered, I had thought I could assure Roy of its existence and we could investigate a bit if we went to the beach.
I had come to his room and showed him the evidence I had collected, the book and the photocopies of the pages of the newspapers. He had studied them for a while, reading everything carefully. Finally, when I was about to blow up in my excitement, he gave them back to me and began explaining all that in his disbelieving wa--"
"I'm not a disbeliever, I'm a realist." Roy remarked.
"Whatever, Roy." Link sighed loudly to tell the general that he hadn't believed what he'd said. Before the boy could say anything, he continued: "Yes, well, he began telling me his theory about the evidence.
'Link, this is nothing out of the ordinary. First of all, all the eye witnesses' ages are above seventy, at that age people's sense of sight is… well, not as good as it used to be. Second, old people tend to exaggerate at times. Third, this book is not saying it exists. It just says that the native Finns believed in such a story. Fourth, for the boy, HE might've believed his story, just like most of the children believe in Easter Bunny and Santa Claus.'
'Oh, forget it.' I had sighed.
'No, no, no, I don't want to sound like I'm boring, but Link, I think there's something you really should know.' The redhead put his hands on my shoulders and looked at his feet so that I couldn't see his face.
'What is it?'
'Santa doesn't exist." Roy had laughed and pressed his lips on mine, like to apologise for the joke he had made. I'd lowered my hands on his back and he'd pushed me away. Then he'd mumbled something about a shower and that it's late. I had smiled to him when he'd disappeared to the bathroom to have a shower.
When he'd come back and was already sound asleep, I'd opened the book and begun reading again. I'd thought about Ahti, he must've had a brilliant way of acting to get the sailors' and fishers' trust. At times when Roy'd snorted I'd looked up from my book to see was the young general still sleeping. I'd forgot about the Sea God when I'd looked at him, his expression had been so peaceful, his breathing so calm as he radiated his warmth to me. He looked so young, so pure with his hair on his face, almost fragile.
Finally I'd undressed and gone sleeping next to him. I lifted my eyes from my sandwich to look at the general and realised Zelda was gone. I looked into his bright sapphires for a while, then I needed to be sure:
'Are we going to go to the beach?'
'Yeah, I think we are, if you want.' The fiery boy's answer had a hint of a do-not-chase-things-that-don't-exist tone.
'Well, good', I said when I saw him finishing his bread. 'Maybe then we could go.' I hurried out of the dining hall so that I wouldn't need to take my plate to the kitchen. It was Ganondorf's turn to make food and I really hate that Gerudo King, but as we're all 'friends' here in the Smash Building, I can't cut his throat open. Ever since I was a kid, I've hated him from the bottom of my heart, I saved Hyrule from him, yet still, I have to live with him under the same roof! He's pitiful and mean, never thinking of anyone else than himself! Once he pushed Marth down the stairs, 'accidentally' like he said. As if! He did it on purpose, I know th--"
"Link!"
"Huh?"
"Save your Ganondorf's hating for another time."
"Oh, okay." Link reached out for Roy and took the redhead in his arms, pulling him close. "Hmm… Oh, we left and when we went upstairs I wanted to hold his hand, but I also knew he would take his hand away and pretend that he wouldn't even know me.
I told him to get ready for swimming as we parted in front of his room. He raised his eyebrows slightly and sighed. He smiled at me, it was a smile that indicated he knew what we were going to do and god only knows how much I wanted to press him against his room's door and take him to heaven.
Before I could even think of a way of approaching him, he'd disappeared to his room, leaving me alone in the corridor.
'We're going to the beach, eh? You can wait for the night.' I heard his voice through the door. First I was surprised, but couldn't help my laughter and laughed out loud when I went to my room to get ready.
When I came out of my room, ready to go, I saw Roy waiting for me in the end of the stairs. He had only his black swimming shorts on, his towel rested on his shoulder lazily. I walked to him, looking at that sweet body of his. He switched his foot before I reached him and told me I was slow.
We went downstairs, where we ran into Captain Falcon and Ganondorf. They were both leaving for the beach and we decided to accompany them. As for Ganondorf—"
"Don't even start." Roy cut him off.
"What?"
"The Ganondorf-crap." The general looked directly into Link's cerulean eyes. "If we get this quickly done, we can go to the beach today too."
You are so energetic. Link put his hands on the boy's chest and overturned him to the bed under him. Roy didn't resist, he pulled the elf closer more likely.
"Anyway, we met the two of them downstairs and left for the beach with them. It was extremely hot, but I had decided to wear my tunic until we got to the beach. I didn't want to walk through the Haine village in only my swimshorts. Not that I would be ashamed of myself, but I thought people would take me more seriously investigating on the beach in my tunic.
I was eager to get to the beach, not only because I wanted to get rid of my tunic, but also because I could talk to people about Ahti. Roy could swim as much as he wanted, but I'd do a little investigation. I was wondering what the reactions of the people would be like when I'd mention Ahti when my eyes met with Roy's. He was blushing slightly, he seemed to feel very awkward. And how vulnerable he looked like! But why he was looking so ashamed, I didn't know. If we would've been alone, I would've taken him in my arms and comforted him. But now, when we were in the company of the Gerudo King and Captain Falcon, I couldn't do anything. I wanted to forget that I had promised him a long time ago that I wouldn't pull moves on him in other people's presence.
But he would've killed me if I had done that.
When we came to the beach, we realised it was quite full. Lots of people were swimming, some just floated in the water, and kids dived and chased each other. Everything was so lively.
I heard from Captain Falcon that they were going to go near the forest or even into it to find enough space for the four of us as I left their company in search of the dressing rooms. I gave my general one final look before I turned my back on them.
All the dressing rooms were taken, but I wasn't surprised. The tunic felt so hot on me, I started to feel like I was turning to liquid. The sun stung me, its warmth was now trying to drill through me. My thoughts drifted to Roy, how his warmth was never like this. He was never so hot that I couldn't touch him. His warmth was inviting, relaxing.
"Mother!!!"
I snapped out of it. Once again I had forgotten the world around me when thinking of Roy.
"Mother!!" A girl's voice called. I saw her now, she was sitting in the sand farther away from me, wearing a white evening dress. Her make up was soft, her cheeks healthy red. And her blonde hair was open, the wind took a hold of it at times, trying to tore it gently off.
"Is everything all right?" I went to her and asked.
"Yes, Mister. Are you?" She looked at me with her blue eyes. "Mother!!"
"Yes, well, I'm fine, considering…" I pointed at my tunic. "Why are you waiting for your mother so impatiently?"
"Because something really great is about to happen to me!" Her eyes shined in her excitement.
"What is going to happen to you?" I asked.
"Mother and Father say that I need to wear my best, that's all. Then they said that something really great would happen to me! And now I'm excited!"
Suspicious…"Mister?"
"Yes?"
"If you're hot, have a sip of my water." She gave me an almost empty bottle of water.
"No, I'm fine." I gave it back, shaking my head. It was really sweet that she wanted to give me her water, but I didn't want to drink the bottle empty.
One of the dressing rooms became vacant, so I waved her goodbye and left. The thought haunted me; why was she there, dressed in her best on a day like that on a beach? Was she going to a festival or was she celebrating her birthday? But a surprise from her parents? I pushed the thoughts away from my mind as I got my swim shorts on and headed for the sea.
I swam there for quite a while, thinking of her and her weird dressing. It must've been hot to be wearing that dress! She must've felt like burning! Burning lead my thoughts to Roy and an idea came to my mind.
'We're gonna find a place in da forest or damn near it, ya hear Link?'Who'd be in the forest? And why would he refuse? I wouldn't give him the chance to even think about of pushing me away. I'd surprise him.
I scanned the beach to see where were Captain Falcon and Ganondorf. They were both busy, they wouldn't disturb us. Captain Falcon was running after girls, who seemed to run away from him and Ganondorf lifted some weights.
I got out of the water, sneaked to the forest and found my general sunbathing on his towel. Great! He was almost asleep, unaware of me. I went to the fiery boy and laid on top of him, putting my face near his as he opened his eyes in great surprise. I smiled because my plan was working perfectly.
'There's no one here…' I implied.
'I know that.' He answered, ignoring my innuendo completely.
'No, you know, Captain Falcon's chasing girls and Ganondorf went to a wrestling competition probably because he didn't want to be with me.'
'Link, we really can't. I'm sorry, but we can't. Not here.'
Ah, how disappointing. I had thought he would've given in easily now. I kissed his neck slowly, enjoying the touch of his hot skin on my lips. I let my hands feel his body, feel the burning warmth of it against mine. I couldn't help sighing from pleasure when he finally gave in, letting me nearer to please him. He always thinks so much about others, what they think about him, it was hard to make him forget everyone and make him concentrate on me. His energy, all the life he had flowed from his kisses to me. He turned me under, touching me gently and passionately. I felt so good, god only knew how much I enjoyed every moment I could be with him… Roy's playful tongue played in my ear, making me groan. I lost all my control, but I didn't care. I was in heaven.
The general was lying on top of me, our bodies were so close, I was about to turn him under to give him pleasure like he gave to me, when we heard the scream.
The voice's so familiar, I've heard it somewhere…"What was that!?" Roy lifted himself off of me, his face changing its colour from normal to tomato red in a second. His breathing was heavy, his blue eyes were looking at the beach, then at me to find an answer. They were lost for a while. Then he bolted for the beach to see what was going on, grabbing my hand and pulling me behind him.
As we ran to the beach, it cleared to me. Ahti was attacking! I watched the waves devour the girl in the white evening dress in amazement. I actually saw it happen. It was so unbelievable, so unreal, yet it happened right in front of me. And Roy. Maybe now he would finally believe.
He had recovered from the shock he'd had and ran to save the girl. But it was already too late. I knew he wouldn't be able to help that girl, no one was at this stage. Ahti had stroke again and took a young girl with it, depriving her normal life from her. I didn't even want to think about what it'd do with her. Maybe eat? Unhh, I pushed the thought away from my mind as I walked to the girl who'd seen it happen.
The black haired girl stood there, holding her towel and gazing to the sea, sadness showing from her eyes. I concluded that she had been a close friend of the girl's who had just been taken.
I couldn't help the excited feeling inside me, the feeling that maybe now Roy would believe and that I had witnessed supernatural phenomena. I had seen it with my own eyes. Ahti had been here. But the general, boy he would it be hard to make him believe. I thought that he wouldn't probably believe even if I brought him a living centaur. He'd just say that it's a 'human-animal hybrid, created in a lab as an experiment.' I sighed. This was my chance.
"Were you a friend of hers?" I asked from the girl as I looked at the redhead searching for a body or something.
"Y-Yes. Are you a detective?" She turned to look at me, her dark eyes wide.
"Well, I guess you can call me that. How close were you?" I wanted to hear more about the girl, maybe her kinds of girls were the ones Ahti wanted. I needed to know everything.
Roy got out of the water, the water drops on his body glittered in the rays of the sun. He looked at me, looking confused as he walked towards us.
God, how I love him. Ahti, Ahti, Ahti. I was talking about Ahti.
"N-not very close. We used to play hide and s-seek at times."
God, Roy, move faster, I can't think about anything else than you."Were…Were you really close?"
I must sound so dumb!"No, Mister Detective. Is everything al-alright? You seem troubled."
No, everything's not alright!"Uh, no, I-I'm fine!"
"Can you tell me what happened to Carrie? Where is she?"
"A-Ahti took her, …she's probably in the bottom of the sea now." I looked away from the general, who had stopped by me, looking at me with a look that said that he would explain.
Roy… Ahti… Roy… Roy… Ahti!
"Umm… What's Ahti, Mister?"
"Ahti is a Finnish Sea God, the native finish believed that he controlled the sea. He has the ability to create a storm out of nowhere and control the amounts of fish the fishers get. But the sailors and fishers worshipped him, gave him offerings to get good weathers and lots of fish. He could also take young girls as offerings. And I think he just took your friend."
The girl didn't react. But Roy did.
"I think it was probably just a prank."
A prank!? My brains almost popped out. A prank!? Is that his scientific theory? A PRANK!?
"A prank? W-why would someone do such a mean prank like that?"
"I-I don't really know yet, but we'll find out, I promise."
We already know…Well, I do.
It didn't take long before people started to leave the beach, either they were scared of what had attacked or then they wanted us to work in peace… Yeah, well, we WERE Mister Detectives.
But before we could talk in peace, Captain Falcon decided to ask what was going on. I greeted him, cheerfully. When I was about to tell him what really was going on the redhead glared at me with a look that would've done the chop chop if it would be possible with a look. Then he quickly told the F-Zero driver we were investigating and that we would inform them as soon as we knew something. I was trying to make a profile out of Ahti in my head, but with the small amount of information I had, it wasn't possible. When would he strike again? Who would he take?
I went to Roy when Captain Falcon had left and shook him from his thoughts. He was confused, it could be seen in his eyes, but there was no way he'd admit it. I knew this time he wouldn't have a theory, because of that stupid prank thing. Maybe… Just maybe…
'Well?'
'I don't know…' He said, truly saying: 'Link, I'm lost.' I wanted to hold him, but he would never let me. He'd just push me away and keep it inside.
'But, you know, I do.' I sat next to him, trying to sound comforting, but I guess I was too excited because of his comment.
'Link, nothing out of the ordinary.'
'Huh?'
'A part of my theory.'
'Oh…' I couldn't help laughing. He was so cute when he was confused. 'But it sure is. No prank takes girls to the open sea that fast and never returns them.'
'It was just a quick theory to calm her down!' Roy flared up. I decided not to annoy him anymore. It wouldn't be wise if I wanted to keep him by my side during this investigation.
'Well, then, tell me when you have a theory.' I sat down, waiting eagerly for him to say that he would never know. But of course, he didn't say that.
First he decided it was a current. Yeah, right. When I told him currents aren't that fast, he created another theory, about fish. Like fish could devour someone that fast. I just couldn't resist, I had to say it:
'You think that some Piranha came to have a little snack on the beach. Hooray for science.'
'Maybe the restaurant was too dry for them.' He answered. I sighed and started to think how I could get to Ahti, get close enough to kill him. For that girl. She hadn't had any idea what terror would face her. And now she was gone. Just like all the girls before her.
'Link', the general came to me and gave me a kiss. I was surprised, why did he do that? Maybe because I hadn't tried to make him believe. He was probably just happy for that. I answered, putting my hand on his cheek and holding him near with my other hand. His kisses are like fire. I guess I am obsessed with him, but I can't help it. I love him too much.
He broke the kiss when we heard the girl's voice calling for us. I wanted to pull him back, but let him go. My hands fell limp on the sand as he backed away, smiling gently to the little girl we had met earlier. She brought us sandwiches, which was really good because I had totally forgotten the track of time. I was so glad to eat, my stomach would've started growling at any moment. Then she said something very weird, that she'd need to tell us everything, because her mother wanted it to stop.
'Master. Master is his name.'
'Hey, do you think your 'Master' could take someone in your place?' The idea had popped to my mind from nowhere. It would be the perfect chance to kill it, if it could be killed. Roy's eyes widened as he realised what I was thinking. He stared at the girl, waiting for her to say no, and when she said yes, he took a hold of his head with his hands, trembling.
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'Roy…'
'No!'
'Roy…'
'Never!'
'Roy…'
'What!? I already told you I'm not going to do it!' He raged.
'I love you.'
'WHAT!? What the hell's that got to do with anyt--' I cut the general off with a kiss and pressed his back against his room's wall. I pressed him tight, kissing his neck passionately, trying to get him out of control. It wouldn't be easy and this was a dirty trick, but it was the only way I could get him say yes. When he finally pressed me against himself, I whispered silently to his ear:
'You'll do it.'
A groan.
'I'll take that as a yes.' I kissed him for a while longer, waiting for the firestorm to rise. And it did. He pushed me away, gently but angrily, repeating no. He walked around in a circle for a while, then turned to me and called me names and that it couldn't be taken as an answer. Boy, was he mad.
Finally he stopped, looked at me with that fire burning in his eyes.
'I did NOT say yes.' He snapped.
'But you sounded like it. I thou--'
'I did NOT!' His warmth was now radiating to me as a hurting inferno. These flames weren't inviting anymore, he was now really mad. But I needed him, I couldn't be without him. I knew I had done a dirty trick, but I would make it up to him. Somehow.
He raged for a while longer, then sat down on the bed and sighed loudly. He closed his eyes, breathing in and out slowly. He made himself calm down, probably to be reasonable. Then he looked at me, his eyes showing that he was disappointed in me and hurt, inside.
'Link, no, I can't do that.'
'You can't let me go alone, I'll get myself killed and you'll worry yourself sick an--' I went on all fours to him, putting my hand on his thigh. He snorted as to tell me I couldn't seduce him anymore.
'I would NOT!'
Ouch. A weak point. Keep him calm…
'No, no no, you wouldn't… I would worry about YOU the whole time, I couldn't think of anything else for you are everything to me, I can't be without you… I need you. Now and always, Roy.'
'Pure crap.' He said. His glare softened as I kept looking at him with a desperate expression.
'And I'm sorry. I… I just didn't know how to make you say yes… I know it was a dirty trick and you don't have to do it. Please, forgive me.' I hugged his leg and rested my head on his thigh.
He turned his face away from me.
I don't know how long we were there without moving at all, but it felt like ages. Then he put his hand on my head, caressing my hair and said silently, it was almost like a whisper:
'But I have to do it. How could I ever let you leave my sight anymore?'
One of the general's 'I love you's''Thank you, Roy. Thank you.' I felt bad for using such a dirty trick on my beloved, but glad at the same time. I would do everything I could to make this up to him. Everything.
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How he hated dressing up like a woman! He kept sighing as Peach and Zelda did our make up's and put our hair and all. When he was done, they gave him a mirror to see what he looked like. Roy looked at his reflection for a second, dropped the mirror and put his hands on his cheeks.
'I'm-I'm a girl!'
'Yes, you are.' Zelda said softly.
He took the mirror again and looked at his reflection with a disgusted face.
I didn't really care what I'd be wearing. I'd be with Roy, we'd meet Ahti and burn him. The thought of burning him had come to my mind from the general's rage. His flames had been raging, they had felt like a firestorm. And what could a Sea God hate more than fire?
I sneaked out during the dinner and took a few cans of petrol with me to the beach. I hid them in the bushes, not knowing why I was being so cautious. My instincts just told me to do that and that everything would be fine.
When I came back, the redhead and I had a late dinner, everyone else had just eaten. Mario had made the food, it was pasta. I don't remember the name of it, but it was really good. He really knows how to make pasta!
But it seemed that Roy couldn't eat. He just rolled his fork in the pasta, sometimes lifting something from there but letting it fall down. I watched him play for a while.
'You should eat.' I know, I sounded like a mother.
'I'm not hungry.' He said.
'But, still…' I went quiet when he looked at me, his eyes looked weird because of the make up. I was having a dinner with a girl, who reminded me a bit of my love.
'How am I supposed to eat in this dress when I can hardly breathe when it's on me?' Roy's voice was calm, but a hint of it showed that dressing like a girl really pissed him off.
'At least try.'
'I'm so sorry, but I've just got to ask: why are you two dressed up like girls?' Marth smiled in the doorway, he leaned his back against the door.
'We're going paedophile hunting.' Roy said. I wished he'd cheer up a bit, but it wouldn't happen before he'd get out of that dress.
'Huh?' The prince's cobalt blue eyes looked at us in a great surprise.
'Actually, we're going to find out is one little story true we heard.' I told him and he smiled, walking to our table.
'Do you want company?'
'Yeah, sure.'
He sat down, still smiling. His smile, too, was calm, it was royal. I wondered were all royals like that, behaving well and being so nice to everyone.
'So, you're running after the thing that attacked the girl on the beach, right?' He concluded.
'Yeah. I kind of have a plan and we're trying to make it work.'
'You need help?' How kind he was.
'No, we can handle this.' I said, emptying my plate.
Can we?
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The beach was surprisingly filled with worshippers, wearing all colours of robes. They were having a ceremony when we arrived, holding their offerings above their heads. They sang, maybe it was a celebration ceremony. A wedding?
'Women!'
When they noticed us, we froze. We looked at each other, both as confused as the other and didn't know what to do. This hadn't been a part of my glorious plan. My instincts rang an alarm in my head, telling me to run, but I didn't. We could've escaped if we would've done it right away.
'Who're you?' A circle of people was around us, making our escape impossible. I don't know was it good or bad, but Roy made up:
'I'm Ririana and this is Linkey. We're here to find good blokes.' Not bad from him!
'That's not a reason to come to the beach! What're you doing here!?' He was a pretty tall man, very muscular and his face was scarred. He was bald, tattoos covered his face. He was wearing a black robe and a large golden medallion.
'Look at her! She's cursed!' We heard the girl's voice who we'd met earlier from the crowd. She came through the people mass to us and pointed at Roy. I saw it right away. Why hadn't I noticed that before? But it was now too late.
And, no weapons. I remembered telling that to the fiery boy. So no matter how I tried to get my Master Sword, I couldn't. Some very tall men took a hold of me, not letting me protect my love. I tried to free myself, I had to protect Roy, he was doing this for me! I heard him shout my name, shouted for him as I struggled to get free. Nothing helped. I was too weak.
I was afraid of what they would do to Roy. Those tall muscular men made me stand on a pedestal almost in the sea, tying my legs on it. Then they just waited and waited. And I sat down, trying to open the rope holding me back. The knots were really though to open without anything, but as I thought of what were they doing to my beloved, I didn't give up. My hands bled, but it didn't matter.
When ages had passed, the man in the black robe came back, saying something in that weird language of theirs. The worshippers lifted their fish from the ground again, starting to sing the song. I needed to be faster. I was almost free, the rope was almost open.
Don't hurry, don't hurry, you'll just lose your concentration. Then you'll never get it opened. I told myself.
Open, goddammit!
The sea was roaring in front of me, the waves hit me at times, making it even harder to try to open the knot. The water was almost freezing, not like it used to be. It hit me again, this time the cold hurt me, pieces of ice hit my face and scratched it.
Hold on!
The salty sea water hurt in my fresh wounds on my skin. It hurt so much, the pain was horrible. But I had to get free, I couldn't leave Roy.
Come on! Please, open!
Then I saw it and stopped. My mouth opened wide. Ahti had come to get me. It was walking to me from the sea, its crown glittered although it was dark. Its algae hair was curly, long and beautiful. Its face was very pretty. It was no wonder that it could seduce girls to the sea. The sea was calm around it and me, otherwise it was roaring.
That moment, it was so unbelievable. I couldn't take my eyes off it. It was so… unreal. I couldn't believe my eyes.
Link!! I heard Roy's voice in my head and snapped out of it. It wasn't far from me, and I was still tied. I needed to be fast now.
Don't hurry too much… You have plenty of time.
I continued although my hands were starting to feel numb and my skin looked a bit blue.
I felt its hand touching my dress, it was close and as I looked up, I could see directly into its eyes. They were a fish's eyes, green. It looked at me, blinked a few times and took a hold of my leg. My reflexes made my leg kick it, sending it flying back to the water.
The worshippers started screaming and running away. Those who didn't run away, drowned under the huge waves hitting the beach. But they didn't hit me or the god. I tried to make up something really quick to save myself.
I continued opening the knot feverishly. I had to be quick.
Finally. I got my leg free and sighed. But Ahti was back, it was near me again, trying to catch me. I rambled backwards, trying to get far enough to run away.
I was trembling, the cold made me almost unable to move, my wounds hurt and I was sure I had already lost Roy. I didn't let myself think about losing him now, I pushed the thought away from my mind, trying to assure myself that he was fine. Maybe he really was.
I got on my feet and started running. I ran to the end of the beach, to the place where the cans of petrol were. But I couldn't use petrol now, the waves were too strong, the fire wouldn't burn. I had to make it stop the storm before burning it. But how?
A branch hit my hand, cutting a deep wound.
That's it! That's it! The voice inside me celebrated. I tore the branch off of the tree and ran back to Ahti, who was now moving more slow than in the sea. It was actually crawling. I cruelly hit the branch through its back and listened to the heartbreaking scream. It tried to escape back to the sea, but I dragged it farther away from it.
The waves calmed down, it was losing its power. But it wasn't protecting me anymore, so the waves hit me a few times, playing with me like I was a toy. I held on to Ahti, swearing that I wouldn't let it get back to the sea. When the waves calmed down enough, I made sure it wouldn't be able to run.
Then I got the petrol. I poured it all over it, wanting to make sure it would die. Maybe I was being out of my mind, but who wouldn't have been?
I lit the match, looked at it for a while and dropped it. The creature set aflame and burned fast. That was when you, Roy, came running to me and asked was I out of my mind.
'His relatives are going to sue you, Link! What the hell were you thinking about!?'
Oh no. I had totally forgotten the worshippers. Boy, would they be happy to see me in jail.'"
"I don't want you to go to jail." The general said to Link.
"I'm not. Trust me, I have a perfect plan."
"Uh-oh."
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Link's version done. I hope you liked it, I don't think I was as good as with Roy's feelings, but at least I tried. And, if you think Link was being pretty unfair with the general, I know! Don't kill me, Link fans! I'm just trying to write a story over here! For once in Roy's life he sees something supernatural and what does he say? He thinks fish are having lunch!! (Roy: "Not you too!!")