NOTE: Why bother, you've heard all this legal crap before. Ok, so I don't
own the Zelda characters, but I do own a really spiffy pencil. Oh yeah, a
pencil.
RECAP: Ok, so Nagarishi has made amends with her past, excluding her mother, and Link has decided he just might marry her. But wait!!! What about the stuff in the beginning about a "Real Master Sword?" Just sit back, it's coming. ^_~
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It was midday, with the sun straight overhead. Everything was either basking in the noon sun or shading themselves from its heat.
Link and Nagarishi were sitting under a tree just outside the town, wondering where they should go after a noontime meal. Link was playing with Nagarishi's sword as they thought of their options. All things had been done here, and she intended not to return for some time.
"Well, we could go back to Hyrule." Link suggested. He looked over at Nagarishi for her reaction. She was too lost in thought to notice his gaze, but she heard his words.
"No, I don't think it's there. It just doesn't have the same feel."
"Feel? What doesn't? What do you mean?" Link was confused at this random statement.
"The Master Sword. You know, the real one. I didn't sense it in Hyrule. It's. it's not here either, but it's closer at least. I think that's what the man meant when he said I would be the one to find it. I can sense it, that's what he meant!" Nagarishi stood up and looked down at Link. "All I have to do is follow my senses now! C'mon Link, I think we should go to the ocean."
Link was bewildered as he was dragged along. Suddenly he thought of an important fact. "Wait Nagarishi, what's the point in getting the sword now? You wanted to get it before so you can go back in time and tell Kafei how you felt, right?"
She stopped in her tracks and looked back at him. "You're right. I really don't have a reason anymore." Then she smiled. "Then let's do it for fun!"
Link shook his head and groaned. "I think you've completely lost it, Naga."
She glanced back at him and laughed. "You called me Naga? That's cute! I like it."
"Didn't even pay attention to the point." He mumbled to himself. He thought of more things to consider. "How are we getting there? And what about food and water?"
"Ah, geez, don't worry so much, Link. It'll be alright, you'll see." Naga replied to his worries.
*
If only she knew what they were really getting themselves into, they would not have packed a boat full of supplies and tried to sail across an uncharted ocean. They had gotten the boat with the help of some fisherman near by and some extra rupees Link carried around.
With no way of knowing where to go but the stars and sun, it was hard enough to navigate, but when the storms came, Naga was a real help when no stars or sun could be seen. Somehow she could feel her way towards a landmass that they hoped would contain the desired item. They had been sailing for weeks when finally Link brought it to her attention that they were nearly out of water.
This was not good, Naga thought. They needed an island or continent or something so they wouldn't die out here in the middle of no where trying to search for some mystical unheard-of item for "fun." It seemed so silly now, searching for this thing. But, she concluded there was nothing better for them to do.
Link lay down in the boat, lazily gazing up at the clouds and noticing what shapes they made. One looked like a cucco, he thought, and laughed a little. Naga, sitting beside him, thought he was going delirious from heat stroke and told him to drink some water. Then Link pointed out that a certain cloud looked like a cucco, she looked at it and laughed too. They hadn't seen another living creature in weeks, besides each other, she realized. No wonder it seemed so humorous to them.
Naga looked up to see one that looked like a bird. "Hey, that one's moving really fast. It looks like a bird or something."
They looked at each other with surprise as they heard the squawk of a seagull, and then began to look around for a mass of land. Seagulls always meant land wasn't far away. The island was to the northwest, or somewhere near that direction as indicated by the sun. They turned sail towards the island, not wanting to wait to get dry land. The seagull flew with them, as if guiding them towards it.
*
By the time they reached the island, they had seen no dock or indication of a settlement whatsoever. Either they had sailed to the backside of the island and the people were on the other side, or the place was completely uninhabited. Link jumped out of the boat when the water was shallow enough, and began to haul the boat to shore far enough so it wouldn't wash out again with all their supplies. Just in cause, Naga took some rope they brought along and fasten it to the end of the boat and a nearby sturdy tree.
Immediately they started the hike up a few hills trying to find a clean water source. The island was fairly large, so it might even take a few days, they thought.
It took them half the day to find the fresh water river and stock themselves with all they needed. By then it was dusk. Link found a shelter for the night under some bushes and trees that were close together, and helped Naga place large leaves on the ground as a bedding. They ate some dinner, and decided to take a bath in the water. Link was the first undressed and in the water, beckoning Naga to come enjoy it as well.
A figure watched them from the top of a nearby tree, hiding their red eyes in the foliage, the rest of their face covered by a thin black cloth. It was too dark to see the black figure now anyways. They watched the man carefully, silently drawing a poison dart.
Link was swimming out away from Naga, laughing, when he felt a sting in his shoulder and looked over at. He pulled out a needle-like barb when he noticed his vision blurring. He looked over at Naga when the black mass covered his vision. Nagarishi watched him fall into the water with a blank stare on his face and something in his hand. She quickly swam over to him, keeping him from drowning in the depth of the water. Like a scared animal, she looked around her for whatever could have done this. She noticed something in the water with her and tried to swim to shore. She got on the bank with Link in her arms just in time to grab the Master Sword.
The black figure watched her draw the sword, a bit surprised, but started to speak to the girl before she attacked her. A low alto voice quietly commanded something in a different tongue. "Chinok tai jus lita. Demoktay, sumas?" She said as she came ever closer to Nagarishi, and completing her mission.
At least Naga knew she was speaking to something human, and a woman at that. But who was she and why did she do this to Link? "What have you done to Link?!" Rage filled Nagarishi as she left Link and ran at the stranger in black, slashing at her with the Master Sword.
The figure caught the sword in mid swing as if it were a piece of paper. "Forgive me, you speak Hylian. It is but an ancient tongue here. What is it you are doing with the Master Sword so far from its homeland?" The figure uncovered her nose and mouth from beneath the black cloth. A scar ran from the left corner of her mouth all the way across her cheek. "I'm sorry to have done this to your friend, but I'm afraid I need him. And this." She yanked the sword from Naga's hand, despite her resistance. She picked up Link and threw him over her shoulder like a rag doll in a single fluid motion. "My name is Kinage. If you wish to get your friend back, follow your senses." The figure smiled, covered her face again, and bounded out of sight.
Nagarishi was left naked, bewildered, and alone beside the river. Still soaking wet, she stared after the figure until she came back to her senses, finished washing, and got dressed. She would have to find Link tomorrow morning, for the night grew very cold here, and clues would not present themselves easily in the dark. **Link.** She thought, her mind trying to reach out toward him. **Please be safe.**
*
Link awoke to a large group of women. His eyes focused.and he noted that none of them were wearing much. Just enough to cover the "vital" areas. Several of them were dancing in very.provocative ways. Link could not move, however. They had secured him to his bed long before he had awoken. "W- what's going on?" Link stammered, thinking that this was some sort of dream. His words elicited a giggle from the girls, who closed in around him. As they moved, the air stirred over Link's body, which Link found was completely exposed to their eyes. His face turned a deep crimson, which caused the giggling girls to move even closer, seductive smiles on their faces.
He quickly looked around for something to free himself with. The bed was large, and had silky sheets, along with four large poles at each corner. Above him, he noted, was a large black canopy upheld by the poles. Beyond the bed, the floors, walls, and ceiling were reflecting moon and candlelight. They were made of brilliant blues, with purple accents and black designs. The room was quite large, the vaulted ceiling at least 30 feet tall. There were two large wood double doors, each having strange designs and symbols carved into them. The last thing Link noticed were several enormous windows along the nearest wall, and a balcony to his right to top it all off.
**Where the hell am I?!** Link was wide-eyed at his surroundings. and the surrounding women. One beside his head was playing with his hair, which was still quite long. Another was running her finger along his chest with a look in her eyes that told Link he had better have a good story to tell Nagarishi. Which reminded him of her absence and made him struggle with the chains even more. **Wait.** Link thought, **Chains?! What is going on here?!**
He gave up struggling after awhile, deciding to call for help. One of the women with green hair and blue eyes leaned over and kissed him gently, suddenly leaving Link speechless. He frowned a little. "Oh, so you want me to be quiet, huh?"
The girl who had kissed him suddenly placed herself over him, on her hands and knees. "He doesn't speak Kinayan, girls. This one's a Hylian." She smiled down at him, and playing with his hair.
"Do you think he's the Legendary Hero?" Another girl asked quietly.
The green haired woman kept staring at Link as she answered. "Could be. Oh, but where is his Master Sword?" She chuckled as she licked his cheek. "Rijo, loose those chains a bit for me, will you?"
Link didn't really dislike this treatment, but he was in love with Nagarishi, right? This can't happen, it shouldn't happen. He only wanted Naga, not some pretty girls in a mansion. This was wrong, he thought. But what was she doing loosing his chains? He silently thanked them for this opportunity to escape. His plan faltered when the women took control of his arms somehow. She barely held her hands over them and they were moving by themselves, going toward her breasts.
Link struggled to keep his arms back. **This can't be happening. Why am I fighting against all these beautiful women?** Despite his effort, he failed, but continued to struggle.
"Mmm. feisty, isn't he?" One of the other girls by his head said, giggling.
"Quite." A voice from the door said. "Kanfo, please release him."
The girl named Kanfo did as she was told with a groan, and Link's arms became his again. She also got up from off of him, facing the figure.
The figure at the door was a woman with silver hair and deep red eyes. She also had a scar on her left cheek. She was not bad to look at, but the scar made her look almost intimidating. Her outfit was a tight black suit with gray cloth wrapped around her arms, legs, and chest. The collar of the suit was high, wrapping around her neck. On the collar were two symbols that Link did not recognize. She was perhaps the leader here, Link noted. She glided across the room, speaking to the girls as she did so. "I suppose you all had fun with him, didn't you?" She smirked, and some of the girls blushed. "I told you to entertain him, not seduce him." She looked over at Link and raised an eyebrow. "You didn't bother dressing him either. Hmm. Do I have to do everything myself? Rijo, please take off those chains.
Link thanked the goddesses someone had come in before these girls had done something to him he'd regret. As he was released from his bondage, he sat up and looked questioningly at the woman in black. "Who are you? What am I doing here? Where is Nagarishi?"
The woman bowed, her body flowing gracefully as if she were made of water. "My name is Kinage, as I had told your mate before, Link." With that, she signaled the girls to exit. Some of the girls waved at him as they left. He gave them a slight smile, and quickly turned back to the woman.
She seemed to pierce through him with one blank stare. "You are here because we need you. I'm sorry about the girls. it's just that none of the men here are as. handsome as you are." With that, she gave a smirk that healed the wound of her piercing eyes. Eyes which began to run down his body, which he realized was still unclothed. "You may want to put some clothes on too. They are right over here in that armoire. Help yourself, I'm sure they will all suit you well." She opened the doors to reveal stunning suits of all types. Some were velvet, others silk and other sheer material. "They're all your father's."
With that, she bowed again and seamed to disappear into a thin mist that quickly dissolved. Link blinked at the place she was standing, still so shocked by the mentioning of his father that he barely noticed how Kinage had exited as if she were a Sheikah.
"My. my father's?" Link looked around the room again, as if everything had rearranged itself. After a moment of thought, he got up and looked through all the clothes. They were very handsome, and very expensive, he noticed. He picked a red shirt and matching pants that were etched with black designs on the sleeves, collar, and pant legs. He tried it on, and found it fit perfectly, almost like he had worn it before.
Link shook his head after studying himself in a mirror on the inside of the armoire door. "This can't be real. This has to be a dream. Where is Naga?" He stepped out onto the balcony.
All around him was forest except for a white city that glowed in the stars beneath him. Beyond all the buildings was a large white structure that was very different from the rest of the buildings. Perhaps it was because it looked like vines tangled together, those vines trying to grow new vines out of them in strange spiked and curling patterns. There seemed to be no real base of the structure, or entrance for that matter. In fact, the whole thing looked a lot like large sleeping serpents entangled in one another. Including eyes. **Wait a minute. eyes?** Link thought.
Yes, as Link looked closer, there were eyes. But the entangled shapes themselves did not have any definite shape like a living creature would. Link shut his eyes tight and shook his head. This place made no sense at all. Nothing seemed familiar to him anymore, and he suddenly felt very tired. He stumbled back to the large bed, collapsing into soft pillows and sheets. A soft melody floated around him, lifting him off the bed into a woman's arms. Suddenly, Link felt at home, smiling in his sleep.
*
Nagarishi awoke from a terrible nightmare about Link. Breathing hard, she tried to calm herself. She performed her normal morning routine as the sun broke through the branches of the trees beside her, sighing at Link's absence. Follow your senses, the woman had said. And that is all Naga did for the rest of the morning, journeying through lush forests and hillsides. She stopped at noon to eat something, wanting to cry at her loneliness. She had been alone before, but ever since Link had come, she had felt such a peace. Now that peace was gone, and she was left to realize she must get him back no matter what.
It didn't take long before she reached the city. Suddenly everyone became very aware of her presence, giving her strange and hostile glances. She noticed all the men seemed to be very ugly and they all looked old, no matter what age they really were. All the women were beautiful, even the oldest ones. This was very odd to Naga, but trying to "feel" Link was her goal. After a while of walking through alleyways between white house after white house, she came upon a large square. In this square was a large and strange structure. It could barely even be called a structure by the way it looked. Nagarishi stared at it, "feeling" something from within it. Her eyes glazed over a moment, as a vision of a great storm with Link in the midst of it flashed before her mind's eye. It stopped abruptly, and she gasped. Looking around, none of the people near her had really noticed anything wrong. Only an eye on the structure was glowing for just a moment, then faded. *
Kinage poured over the new requests coming in from the people of Kinaya. Some of them were asking for Link to take his place in the kingdom. But what was she going to tell the people? The reason he left in the first place was because of that damned sword. Why did he have to come back after all these years to claim it again? Wasn't slaughtering half the town enough when you're only a year old?
Because of this, Kinage had to keep a close eye on Link, and his companion, the Gerudo girl. If Naga came in here to free him in the state he's in.
She didn't think about it much more before Kanfo came in, appropriately dressed this time. "Lady Kinage, he's starting to wake up. Should I take him down to be fed?"
Kinage put down her papers and stood up. "No, I think I'll take him down to mess myself." She straightened a few more items on her large desk before following Kanfo out the door. "It should get interesting now that the Prince is home."
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Heheh, keep reading for a big surprise. I'm sure you'll love it. Or hate it, either one.
-Misora
RECAP: Ok, so Nagarishi has made amends with her past, excluding her mother, and Link has decided he just might marry her. But wait!!! What about the stuff in the beginning about a "Real Master Sword?" Just sit back, it's coming. ^_~
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It was midday, with the sun straight overhead. Everything was either basking in the noon sun or shading themselves from its heat.
Link and Nagarishi were sitting under a tree just outside the town, wondering where they should go after a noontime meal. Link was playing with Nagarishi's sword as they thought of their options. All things had been done here, and she intended not to return for some time.
"Well, we could go back to Hyrule." Link suggested. He looked over at Nagarishi for her reaction. She was too lost in thought to notice his gaze, but she heard his words.
"No, I don't think it's there. It just doesn't have the same feel."
"Feel? What doesn't? What do you mean?" Link was confused at this random statement.
"The Master Sword. You know, the real one. I didn't sense it in Hyrule. It's. it's not here either, but it's closer at least. I think that's what the man meant when he said I would be the one to find it. I can sense it, that's what he meant!" Nagarishi stood up and looked down at Link. "All I have to do is follow my senses now! C'mon Link, I think we should go to the ocean."
Link was bewildered as he was dragged along. Suddenly he thought of an important fact. "Wait Nagarishi, what's the point in getting the sword now? You wanted to get it before so you can go back in time and tell Kafei how you felt, right?"
She stopped in her tracks and looked back at him. "You're right. I really don't have a reason anymore." Then she smiled. "Then let's do it for fun!"
Link shook his head and groaned. "I think you've completely lost it, Naga."
She glanced back at him and laughed. "You called me Naga? That's cute! I like it."
"Didn't even pay attention to the point." He mumbled to himself. He thought of more things to consider. "How are we getting there? And what about food and water?"
"Ah, geez, don't worry so much, Link. It'll be alright, you'll see." Naga replied to his worries.
*
If only she knew what they were really getting themselves into, they would not have packed a boat full of supplies and tried to sail across an uncharted ocean. They had gotten the boat with the help of some fisherman near by and some extra rupees Link carried around.
With no way of knowing where to go but the stars and sun, it was hard enough to navigate, but when the storms came, Naga was a real help when no stars or sun could be seen. Somehow she could feel her way towards a landmass that they hoped would contain the desired item. They had been sailing for weeks when finally Link brought it to her attention that they were nearly out of water.
This was not good, Naga thought. They needed an island or continent or something so they wouldn't die out here in the middle of no where trying to search for some mystical unheard-of item for "fun." It seemed so silly now, searching for this thing. But, she concluded there was nothing better for them to do.
Link lay down in the boat, lazily gazing up at the clouds and noticing what shapes they made. One looked like a cucco, he thought, and laughed a little. Naga, sitting beside him, thought he was going delirious from heat stroke and told him to drink some water. Then Link pointed out that a certain cloud looked like a cucco, she looked at it and laughed too. They hadn't seen another living creature in weeks, besides each other, she realized. No wonder it seemed so humorous to them.
Naga looked up to see one that looked like a bird. "Hey, that one's moving really fast. It looks like a bird or something."
They looked at each other with surprise as they heard the squawk of a seagull, and then began to look around for a mass of land. Seagulls always meant land wasn't far away. The island was to the northwest, or somewhere near that direction as indicated by the sun. They turned sail towards the island, not wanting to wait to get dry land. The seagull flew with them, as if guiding them towards it.
*
By the time they reached the island, they had seen no dock or indication of a settlement whatsoever. Either they had sailed to the backside of the island and the people were on the other side, or the place was completely uninhabited. Link jumped out of the boat when the water was shallow enough, and began to haul the boat to shore far enough so it wouldn't wash out again with all their supplies. Just in cause, Naga took some rope they brought along and fasten it to the end of the boat and a nearby sturdy tree.
Immediately they started the hike up a few hills trying to find a clean water source. The island was fairly large, so it might even take a few days, they thought.
It took them half the day to find the fresh water river and stock themselves with all they needed. By then it was dusk. Link found a shelter for the night under some bushes and trees that were close together, and helped Naga place large leaves on the ground as a bedding. They ate some dinner, and decided to take a bath in the water. Link was the first undressed and in the water, beckoning Naga to come enjoy it as well.
A figure watched them from the top of a nearby tree, hiding their red eyes in the foliage, the rest of their face covered by a thin black cloth. It was too dark to see the black figure now anyways. They watched the man carefully, silently drawing a poison dart.
Link was swimming out away from Naga, laughing, when he felt a sting in his shoulder and looked over at. He pulled out a needle-like barb when he noticed his vision blurring. He looked over at Naga when the black mass covered his vision. Nagarishi watched him fall into the water with a blank stare on his face and something in his hand. She quickly swam over to him, keeping him from drowning in the depth of the water. Like a scared animal, she looked around her for whatever could have done this. She noticed something in the water with her and tried to swim to shore. She got on the bank with Link in her arms just in time to grab the Master Sword.
The black figure watched her draw the sword, a bit surprised, but started to speak to the girl before she attacked her. A low alto voice quietly commanded something in a different tongue. "Chinok tai jus lita. Demoktay, sumas?" She said as she came ever closer to Nagarishi, and completing her mission.
At least Naga knew she was speaking to something human, and a woman at that. But who was she and why did she do this to Link? "What have you done to Link?!" Rage filled Nagarishi as she left Link and ran at the stranger in black, slashing at her with the Master Sword.
The figure caught the sword in mid swing as if it were a piece of paper. "Forgive me, you speak Hylian. It is but an ancient tongue here. What is it you are doing with the Master Sword so far from its homeland?" The figure uncovered her nose and mouth from beneath the black cloth. A scar ran from the left corner of her mouth all the way across her cheek. "I'm sorry to have done this to your friend, but I'm afraid I need him. And this." She yanked the sword from Naga's hand, despite her resistance. She picked up Link and threw him over her shoulder like a rag doll in a single fluid motion. "My name is Kinage. If you wish to get your friend back, follow your senses." The figure smiled, covered her face again, and bounded out of sight.
Nagarishi was left naked, bewildered, and alone beside the river. Still soaking wet, she stared after the figure until she came back to her senses, finished washing, and got dressed. She would have to find Link tomorrow morning, for the night grew very cold here, and clues would not present themselves easily in the dark. **Link.** She thought, her mind trying to reach out toward him. **Please be safe.**
*
Link awoke to a large group of women. His eyes focused.and he noted that none of them were wearing much. Just enough to cover the "vital" areas. Several of them were dancing in very.provocative ways. Link could not move, however. They had secured him to his bed long before he had awoken. "W- what's going on?" Link stammered, thinking that this was some sort of dream. His words elicited a giggle from the girls, who closed in around him. As they moved, the air stirred over Link's body, which Link found was completely exposed to their eyes. His face turned a deep crimson, which caused the giggling girls to move even closer, seductive smiles on their faces.
He quickly looked around for something to free himself with. The bed was large, and had silky sheets, along with four large poles at each corner. Above him, he noted, was a large black canopy upheld by the poles. Beyond the bed, the floors, walls, and ceiling were reflecting moon and candlelight. They were made of brilliant blues, with purple accents and black designs. The room was quite large, the vaulted ceiling at least 30 feet tall. There were two large wood double doors, each having strange designs and symbols carved into them. The last thing Link noticed were several enormous windows along the nearest wall, and a balcony to his right to top it all off.
**Where the hell am I?!** Link was wide-eyed at his surroundings. and the surrounding women. One beside his head was playing with his hair, which was still quite long. Another was running her finger along his chest with a look in her eyes that told Link he had better have a good story to tell Nagarishi. Which reminded him of her absence and made him struggle with the chains even more. **Wait.** Link thought, **Chains?! What is going on here?!**
He gave up struggling after awhile, deciding to call for help. One of the women with green hair and blue eyes leaned over and kissed him gently, suddenly leaving Link speechless. He frowned a little. "Oh, so you want me to be quiet, huh?"
The girl who had kissed him suddenly placed herself over him, on her hands and knees. "He doesn't speak Kinayan, girls. This one's a Hylian." She smiled down at him, and playing with his hair.
"Do you think he's the Legendary Hero?" Another girl asked quietly.
The green haired woman kept staring at Link as she answered. "Could be. Oh, but where is his Master Sword?" She chuckled as she licked his cheek. "Rijo, loose those chains a bit for me, will you?"
Link didn't really dislike this treatment, but he was in love with Nagarishi, right? This can't happen, it shouldn't happen. He only wanted Naga, not some pretty girls in a mansion. This was wrong, he thought. But what was she doing loosing his chains? He silently thanked them for this opportunity to escape. His plan faltered when the women took control of his arms somehow. She barely held her hands over them and they were moving by themselves, going toward her breasts.
Link struggled to keep his arms back. **This can't be happening. Why am I fighting against all these beautiful women?** Despite his effort, he failed, but continued to struggle.
"Mmm. feisty, isn't he?" One of the other girls by his head said, giggling.
"Quite." A voice from the door said. "Kanfo, please release him."
The girl named Kanfo did as she was told with a groan, and Link's arms became his again. She also got up from off of him, facing the figure.
The figure at the door was a woman with silver hair and deep red eyes. She also had a scar on her left cheek. She was not bad to look at, but the scar made her look almost intimidating. Her outfit was a tight black suit with gray cloth wrapped around her arms, legs, and chest. The collar of the suit was high, wrapping around her neck. On the collar were two symbols that Link did not recognize. She was perhaps the leader here, Link noted. She glided across the room, speaking to the girls as she did so. "I suppose you all had fun with him, didn't you?" She smirked, and some of the girls blushed. "I told you to entertain him, not seduce him." She looked over at Link and raised an eyebrow. "You didn't bother dressing him either. Hmm. Do I have to do everything myself? Rijo, please take off those chains.
Link thanked the goddesses someone had come in before these girls had done something to him he'd regret. As he was released from his bondage, he sat up and looked questioningly at the woman in black. "Who are you? What am I doing here? Where is Nagarishi?"
The woman bowed, her body flowing gracefully as if she were made of water. "My name is Kinage, as I had told your mate before, Link." With that, she signaled the girls to exit. Some of the girls waved at him as they left. He gave them a slight smile, and quickly turned back to the woman.
She seemed to pierce through him with one blank stare. "You are here because we need you. I'm sorry about the girls. it's just that none of the men here are as. handsome as you are." With that, she gave a smirk that healed the wound of her piercing eyes. Eyes which began to run down his body, which he realized was still unclothed. "You may want to put some clothes on too. They are right over here in that armoire. Help yourself, I'm sure they will all suit you well." She opened the doors to reveal stunning suits of all types. Some were velvet, others silk and other sheer material. "They're all your father's."
With that, she bowed again and seamed to disappear into a thin mist that quickly dissolved. Link blinked at the place she was standing, still so shocked by the mentioning of his father that he barely noticed how Kinage had exited as if she were a Sheikah.
"My. my father's?" Link looked around the room again, as if everything had rearranged itself. After a moment of thought, he got up and looked through all the clothes. They were very handsome, and very expensive, he noticed. He picked a red shirt and matching pants that were etched with black designs on the sleeves, collar, and pant legs. He tried it on, and found it fit perfectly, almost like he had worn it before.
Link shook his head after studying himself in a mirror on the inside of the armoire door. "This can't be real. This has to be a dream. Where is Naga?" He stepped out onto the balcony.
All around him was forest except for a white city that glowed in the stars beneath him. Beyond all the buildings was a large white structure that was very different from the rest of the buildings. Perhaps it was because it looked like vines tangled together, those vines trying to grow new vines out of them in strange spiked and curling patterns. There seemed to be no real base of the structure, or entrance for that matter. In fact, the whole thing looked a lot like large sleeping serpents entangled in one another. Including eyes. **Wait a minute. eyes?** Link thought.
Yes, as Link looked closer, there were eyes. But the entangled shapes themselves did not have any definite shape like a living creature would. Link shut his eyes tight and shook his head. This place made no sense at all. Nothing seemed familiar to him anymore, and he suddenly felt very tired. He stumbled back to the large bed, collapsing into soft pillows and sheets. A soft melody floated around him, lifting him off the bed into a woman's arms. Suddenly, Link felt at home, smiling in his sleep.
*
Nagarishi awoke from a terrible nightmare about Link. Breathing hard, she tried to calm herself. She performed her normal morning routine as the sun broke through the branches of the trees beside her, sighing at Link's absence. Follow your senses, the woman had said. And that is all Naga did for the rest of the morning, journeying through lush forests and hillsides. She stopped at noon to eat something, wanting to cry at her loneliness. She had been alone before, but ever since Link had come, she had felt such a peace. Now that peace was gone, and she was left to realize she must get him back no matter what.
It didn't take long before she reached the city. Suddenly everyone became very aware of her presence, giving her strange and hostile glances. She noticed all the men seemed to be very ugly and they all looked old, no matter what age they really were. All the women were beautiful, even the oldest ones. This was very odd to Naga, but trying to "feel" Link was her goal. After a while of walking through alleyways between white house after white house, she came upon a large square. In this square was a large and strange structure. It could barely even be called a structure by the way it looked. Nagarishi stared at it, "feeling" something from within it. Her eyes glazed over a moment, as a vision of a great storm with Link in the midst of it flashed before her mind's eye. It stopped abruptly, and she gasped. Looking around, none of the people near her had really noticed anything wrong. Only an eye on the structure was glowing for just a moment, then faded. *
Kinage poured over the new requests coming in from the people of Kinaya. Some of them were asking for Link to take his place in the kingdom. But what was she going to tell the people? The reason he left in the first place was because of that damned sword. Why did he have to come back after all these years to claim it again? Wasn't slaughtering half the town enough when you're only a year old?
Because of this, Kinage had to keep a close eye on Link, and his companion, the Gerudo girl. If Naga came in here to free him in the state he's in.
She didn't think about it much more before Kanfo came in, appropriately dressed this time. "Lady Kinage, he's starting to wake up. Should I take him down to be fed?"
Kinage put down her papers and stood up. "No, I think I'll take him down to mess myself." She straightened a few more items on her large desk before following Kanfo out the door. "It should get interesting now that the Prince is home."
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Heheh, keep reading for a big surprise. I'm sure you'll love it. Or hate it, either one.
-Misora