Chapter 5: The Negotiation

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"So, what have we got to do today," asked Malon. It was another normal day on the ranch and Talon hoped things would liven up. He sighed and answered "The same old routine dear," Malon looked disappointed.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Talon, expecting it to be Ingo, yelled that he couldn't get promoted. When the head escort of Hyrule answered that the King wished to see them, they jumped out of their seat to open the door. To their delight, the King was standing in the doorway. Talon let him in while Malon prepared refreshments. After Talon seated the King he asked what brought him here. "It is of great regret that we ask to occupy your ranch for a situation. Ganon has come back…" the King paused while Talon shuddered in disgust "and has killed all of the occupants of Kakariko Village…" Malon dropped the tray when she heard this as she came in from making the refreshments. She apologised humbly and the King continued. " Ganon left a note and requested that we negotiate terms of war at this ranch. Does this mind you?" Talon took a while to absorb the news and answered that he would rather have Ganon in his ranch than a war on his land. The King thanked Talon passionately and left.

"Well there Malon. Is that enough excitement?"

Back at the Market Square, Princess Zelda had called all of the occupants of Hyrule into a conference. She took he place at the front and projected her voice to the crowd. "People of Hyrule. I would like to take this chance to warn you of a war…" There was a loud murmur of surprise throughout the crowd. "King of Evil Ganon has returned and has killed all of the people in Kakariko Village and has waged war on us. However he is ready for some negotiations. My father King Zelda will negotiate with Ganon at Lon Lon Ranch. No One is to leave the Castle under any circumstances. We have maximum security at all escape routes. If anyone escapes, they will be sentenced to death. Myself, Ancient Sages Rauru, Saria of the Kokiri and Princess Ruto of the Zora will guard the women and children. King Zelda will be on the Battlefield accompanied by all of the men of Hyrule, Hero of Time Sir Link and the Ancient Sages Darunia of the Goron, Impa of the Shiekah and Nabooru of the Gerudo. The men of Hyrule are to be armed with armoured uniform sword and shield. These will be our front liners. We have archers in training and all front liners will be taught sword techniques by Sir Link. So don't worry. That is all," Zelda was clapped out of the market.

10 minutes later all the women and children were indoors while the men were training in the Castle Courtyard with Link. The King looked away from the window, got on his horse and rode to Lon Lon Ranch.

Fortunately The King arrived five minutes earlier that Ganon. When Ganon rode in he was smirking as the whole place darkened down. "Sire you found the note. Let's take this inside." Both men dismounted their horses and walked into the Stable. King Zelda iced the cake by asking what he wanted. "Well sire, what I want is Link dead." Ganon said calmly. The King face showed an aghast expression. "Not in a million years you scum" Ganon just grinned and said that this means war then.

"We can fight you in war and win but we want peace. What kind of example are we showing if we just start war. This is a…" He never got to finish the sentence as Ganon put his mighty fist in the King's face. While the King keeled over, Ganon kicked the King to the ground. With that he walked out of the ranch.

The King awoke with Princess Zelda's baby face looking down at him. He looked around to find the Ancient Sages staring at him. Even Link was there. The King understood their curious faces and poured out the story. The Sages were aghast. "I guess this means war" said the King. "Link will you go deliver the news to Ganon. Tell him that we are to meet at the field at sunrise on the 20th day of this month. Just his army and our army" Link nodded apologetically and ran out of the Castle. He was furious. He planned to kill some Gerudo's tonight then thought against it. He would just be considered a murderer to kill in a non-war situation. Though on the day of the war, Link would be going for Ganon. He mounted his horse, thoughts in a mess and started towards the Valley.

Link reached the Valley still furious. Even Ganon couldn't be that dirty. He approached the guards knowing that it wouldn't be Radii's and Furan's shift but he didn't care.

As Link expected the guard blocked his way. So he just pelted Epona's rump. They were hurtling full speed towards the guard. She just stood there. He was prepared to run her over until she jumped off the bridge. Epona sustained the same speed to the fortress.

At the fortress, Link dismounted Epona and she ran off. He then unsheathed his sword prepared for the worst. Luckily, the guards were too busy trying to find the front guard so he slipped in easily. This is going to be good Link thought.

Ganon was sitting on his throne, sipping some very elegant spirits. He'd never felt this good in his life. He was about to take another sip until he heard an acute whistling noise. He froze to find an arrow had been shot at his glass. His hand held still, yet his glass shattered into tiny fragments. Calmly he dropped the glass and said "Ah, Link you've got news for me?"

Link was surprised that this wasn't a repeat of the last time they met. Nonetheless he came right out and spoke about it. "The King has ordered that our armies meet on the field on the 20th day of this month. This means war Ganon." With that he walked away content. He was concise, yet he packed the punch. This was going to be a very interesting war.

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This chapter was a bit longer than my other ones but it packed the punch. Inspire me with reviews.M Keep those reviews coming, please, Please, PLEASE!