The Legend
Hey everybody, this is the Wolf again, here to serve you legal garbage. I own nothing here but the characters I created and the storyline. Mike Allen, Jason Schultes, and me are also characters in 'Reality Shift' by Echoes of the Mind. If you have read that fic and enjoyed it, I'm hoping you will like this too. Not only do I plan on going to other worlds, but other reality's as well. Maybe Anthony Bault's Arcadia? Just need permission I guess. Don't worry Gamemaster, I'll be nice, and maybe even give you some good ideas. Well, all that said, on with the first chapter!
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Vincent Wolf cannot believe his eyes. Standing in front of him was Ruto, Sage of Water and Princess of the Zoras. He was now officially freaked out. "Okay," he says, "I must be dreaming."
Princess Ruto says, "This isn't a dream, Vince."
Vincent just says back in a startled voice, "How do you know my name?!? How is this even possible that I'm here?!? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?"
Ruto says, "Calm down, Vince, I am…"
"I know, your Ruto, the Sage of Water and the Princess of the Zoras. But it just isn't possible! I've always thought that you existed, but how? I'm dreaming and there is no other possibility." He takes the dagger end of the staff he found and grabs the blades… then screams out in pain. "Okay, not dreaming!"
"Don't mean to say I told you so, but…"
"Alright, if this isn't a dream, then why am I here?" he asks.
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Ruto then begins to talk in a much more serious tone. She says, "At the beginning of time, the 3 golden Goddesses, Din, Farore, and Nayru, created all things. To commemorate this occasion, they also created the Triforce. The sacred relic contains the essence of the 3 Goddesses. What we only found out recently though was that they also imbued 2 Sacred items and the one Chosen to be the Savior of Worlds with great power. One is that staff, known as the Elemental Staff, another is the Elemental Cuirass, and the last… is you. You are the Savior of Worlds, the one Chosen to defend all worlds against evil." She has a sudden realization. "I guess that was probably a lot to take in all at once, wasn't it?"
All Vincent can do is nod. He says nothing. After becoming lost in thought for about 3 minutes, he finally speaks up. "What about that Elemental Cuirass you were talking about?"
Ruto smiles that he is not completely scared out of his mind after learning his Destiny. "The Elemental Cuirass is a golden relic that is said to shape the elements into different types of armor, depending on the preference of the user."
"Elements? What do you mean, like fire and water? I don't know if you noticed, but I'm a poet, not a Sage."
"True," she says "you are not a Sage, but you are an Elementalist with powers beyond that of a Sage. With that staff and your own powers within you, you can unlock the strength of the elements of Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind. But you will need the Elemental Cuirass first."
He takes another couple more minutes to take it all in, and then asks, "So how do I use these powers, and where is this Elemental Cuirass thingy?"
Ruto responds, "You will have to discover how to unlock your powers yourself, Vince, but as for the Elemental Cuirass, that is in Hyrule Castle, being held by Link, the Hero of Time. He is now staying there with the Princess Zelda. They have been waiting to meet you, since you will soon be beginning your journey."
Vincent just has a look of disbelief on his face, but is smiling. He states, "I can't believe this. I'm a character in a video game… there goes the Fourth Wall. Before we go on some big quest, though, can we get something to eat? I'm starving?"
Ruto is puzzled. She asks, "Video game? Fourth Wall? You'll have to explain that stuff to me later. Where would you like to go?"
"Well," he says, "Let's just go to Hyrule Castle… but is there anything there with cheese? I AM the prolific empowerer of all things cheesy tasting!"
Ruto is now even more confused. "You are one strange guy. At least your cute." Vincent swallows hard as Ruto says, "By the way, there is someone I would like you to meet." She pulls out of the pouch around her waist a small fairy… passed out.
"Ummmm… okaaaay…" Vincent says. The fairy is about 4-5 inches tall, with blue hair and wings. She is wearing a blue leather vest and skirt.
"This… is… Satyr… your fairy partner." Ruto says with dismay at seeing the small creature unconscious.
"Fairy partner? Is she drunk?"
"Yep. But don't hold it against her, she is a good friend of mine."
"It's alright, I'm Irish. I know all about drinking parties and stuff like that."
Ruto just looks up from staring at the pixie to Vincent and says, "No party, she always drinks like this. Usually with Darunia. They're 'drinking buddies'."
Vincent says, "Why does it not surprise me that he is a drinker?" Remembering his hunger, he asks, "Shall we go? We can talk about the whole 'Fourth Wall' thing while we eat. I guess we should also talk about the fact that you think I'm 'cute'. Don't be embarrassed though that I noticed, the feeling is mutual."
Ruto starts to blush as all 3 of them are transported away by the blue light. As they begin to disappear, Vincent asks, "Couldn't we just have walked?!?"
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They are now in the court of Princess Zelda, having rested for the night and eating in the castle. It is a large room with a throne fit for a queen at the back wall. The throne is tall and made of red fabric and gold. At the highest point on the throne is the symbol of the Triforce.
Satyr is just now waking up. She looks up at Ruto and says, "Where are we? My head hurts… no more drinking, I promise this time." She pulls a small liquor bottle out of the small pouch on her belt and takes a drink, then quickly puts it away. She asks, "Who's the beatnik?"
Vincent is now visibly very angry. "I'm a poet. Not a beatnik. If you value your life, Shorty, you'll remember that."
"Who's short? You're just to damn tall! I'm actually a good size for a fairy."
"Your still short. And you're an alcoholic" he fires back.
"HEY!" she says with what seems like forced enthusiasm, "Alcoholics go to meetings. I'M a drunk!"
Ruto interrupts, "Hey you two, Zelda and Link are here! Quiet down."
Walking into the room from the chambers behind the throne is Princess Zelda, escorted by a small army of soldiers for protection. Stand alongside her is a man about Vincent's age, wearing green clothing.
"Link… wow… this is so cool" Vincent says.
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After a while of getting acquainted, Vincent asks, "Well, where is this Elemental Cuirass I have been hearing so much about?"
Zelda responds, "Before we can just give it to you, we have to make sure you can use it."
Link says, "How are you with handling a sword?"
Vincent says back with a puzzled look on his face, "Not bad, but what does that have to do with me being able to use the cuirass?"
Zelda says, "Well, with the power unlocked with the joining of the Savior of Worlds and the Sacred items, you will be able to use armor created out of each of the elements. While wearing one of those armors, you will be able to create and manipulate the elements to your whim. All you have to do is create a sword and make sure you can control it."
"Okay, so what is the test?"
Link steps forward and proclaims, "Me. You will spar with me to make sure you can use your power to it's highest potential."
Rather than be frightened by this proposal, Vincent is excited. "AEWSOME! I get to spar with one of the greatest swordsmen in existence? This is great, but do you think I could get a change of clothes? If I'm actually going to do this, I want to fit in."
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Moments later, they are all outside the castle, Satyr sitting on Vincent's shoulder. Vincent is still wearing his hat, boots, and glasses, but has made a few changes to his attire as well. He is now wearing a white tunic with black tights and a long sleeve white shirt. Around his waist is a black belt with a leather pouch on his right side. He has taken off the sunglasses attachment on his glasses so he can see better. On his hands, he is now wearing what resembles Link's Golden Gauntlets. And then there is the Elemental Cuirass on his chest. The cuirass is made of gold and has the Triforce emblazoned on it.
"Okay," Vincent says holding the staff at a ready position " so when do we start?"
Satyr says in a sarcastic tone, "As soon as you can conjure up a weapon to fight with, genius!"
"And how exactly am I supposed to do that?"
Zelda says, "Try activating one of your armors. I'm not exactly sure how you are supposed to do that, but you might as well try concentrating hard at doing it. That's all I can suggest."
"Just try thinking of the Earth. Maybe that will help" Ruto says.
Vincent stands perfectly still with his eyes closed. He thinks of mountains and canyons, and of hills and the ground itself.
Satyr pulls out her liquor bottle and takes a drink. She says, "This is going to take a while. Wake me when something happens."
As she says this, there is a strange flash of light and she is knocked off of Vincent's shoulder. When she looks up, he is now encased in Earth colored, thin plated armor from the neck down. His head is unarmored, but somehow the armor seems complete.
"Whoa" Satyr says with a sound of surprise in her voice. "I guess I'm eating my words now. But you still haven't made a sword."
Link looks at Vincent with a grin on his face as he says, "To tell you the truth, I didn't think he would be able to it on his first try. It's possible that creating a saber isn't too huge a task after all."
Ruto says with a huge smile on her face, "I knew you could do it, Vince!" She runs over and embraces him.
"Uh, Ruto… ah, what the hell!" He then hugs her back. They are held in that position for quite a while before Satyr finally breaks the silence.
"Get a room, you two! You're making me sick!" the fairy says.
Ruto and Vincent break apart quickly as both Zelda and Link start laughing at Satyr's comment. Zelda, still trying to hold back her laughter, says, "Are you going to create a sword any time today, Vince?"
"Actually," he says, "I don't think I need one! This armor is made of solid rock! I could just punch him!"
"Just make the blade already! We're trying to see if you can use the power of each of the armors, not punch me," Link says, getting impatient.
"Alright already!" Vincent starts to go into a trance again. This time, he thinks of the minerals deep within the Earth. Steel and gold start forming themselves into a golden blade and silver guard. The hilt of the sword is shaped out of wood. When he opens his eyes, he sees this all taking place in his outspread hands. When the events have finished taking place, he has the sword he envisioned floating before him. He takes it and clenches the handle in his right fist.
"Wow…" is all any of the others are able to say as they see this. They are completely shocked at this amateur's great display of magic.
Link is the first one to speak, "Well, I have to say I am even more impressed now. Let's see if you can control it."
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They are now both in a fighter's stance on the drawbridge of Hyrule Castle. Vincent has his staff sheathed in a leather sheath on his back. He says, "Okay, this calls for some fight music!" He takes out the Tek that is now in his pouch on his belt, and scrolls through his music collection. After scrolling for a while, he says, "Here's the one!" Seconds later, the Final Fantasy 9 fight music is playing.
Link, Zelda, Ruto, and Satyr all say in unison, "What the hell is that?"
Vincent says, "I'll explain later. Right now, we have to take care of this."
He charges at Link. The Hylian hero sidesteps and Vincent stops just before the edge of the bridge. He turns around and the two of them clash blades. Vincent takes his blade and makes a sideswipe at Link's left side, but is blocked by his opponent's sword. Link pushes up with it and knocks Vincent backwards. Vincent lands with a loud thud inches from the end of the bridge.
Link gives him a hand to help him up. "Maybe it's time to try out one of your other armors.
Satyr says, "How about Fire. Fire is good…" All the while she has an evil grin on her face. Ruto, who has the tiny person on her shoulder, just shakes her head.
"With your high blood alcohol level, you would be incinerated if you got anywhere near him!"
Without a second thought, Vincent activates the Fire elemental armor. It looks exactly like the Earth armor, only it is a blend of shades of red. With the newly activated armor on, he engulfs the sword he is wielding in flames. Even though it is burning, the heat does not harm him.
Zelda says, "That's enough. We know that you can control the Fire armor, and Link probably doesn't want to be completely scorched, so try another armor. I believe each of the armors has their own unique abilities. As you saw, the Earth armor is solid rock, which makes it extremely powerful. Since the heat didn't burn you when you ignited the sword, I'm thinking that the Fire armor has the ability to withstand great heat."
Vincent asks, "What about the other ones?"
She says, "Not sure yet. Now just go ahead and activate the Wind armor."
So, he closes his eyes and begins concentrating on the element of the Wind. He can feel a cool breeze across his face. After a short time, he begins to feel lighter than the air itself. A voice wakes him from this state.
"Okay, is it just me, or is the beatnik floating. This stuff has got me seeing things…" Satyr says. Sure enough, with the light green Wind armor activated, Vincent has taken to the skies.
He swoops down, and the gust of wind following him knocks Satyr off Ruto's shoulder. Vincent lands, looks down at the fairy, and says, "I'm not a beatnik."
Satyr is rubbing her head from the fall as she says, "I'm guessing that the Wind armor has the power of flight…"
"Okay, get ready!" Link says as he makes a downward slash towards his sparring partner. Seeing him coming, Vincent Wolf blocks the attack with his own sword. With the slash he makes, there is a gust great enough to send Link flying. He goes sailing and just barely grabs the edge of the bridge. Pulling himself back up, he says, "Let's not do that again. Maybe we should see if you can do something with the Water armor?"
Ruto says, "Sounds great! I've been waiting to see this!"
Vincent still can't believe that he is standing here doing what he is doing. He was in Hyrule, the location of his favorite video game series of all time. It was obvious that this would take some getting used to.
"Well," he says, "if that is what you were waiting for, I'm definitely going to deliver!" This time, it only takes a mere moment to activate the new armor. The Water armor is blue. Ruto is clapping with a big smile on her face.
"Yay!" she says with cheer in her voice.
"Let's see what this armor can do!" Vincent says as he points the sword at Link. Just as he does this, a large pillar of water gushes forth and pushes Link right into the water below the bridge. The Hylian is very angered by this.
"THAT'S IT! NOW I'M MAD!" Link jumps back up to the bridge and rushes at Vincent. He jumps up in the air and kicks the human into the water on the other side.
Zelda looks at Link with astonishment. "Why did you do that? The water over there is way to deep for him to just stand up in!"
Link looks at the princess with a sorry look on his face. "He could have changed into the Earth armor and weighed himself down, maybe even make a shield. Besides, he knocked me into the water first…"
Ruto looks down at the water below with fear as she yells out, "VINCE!" Moments later, she dives in to look for him. In a short time, she finds him just lying down on the bottom of the moat as if nothing had happened. She grabs him by the collar and drags him up. When they get to the surface, everyone is waiting for them. Ruto looks at him with an angry look on her face. "DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT!" With a much more loving tone, she says, "I was so worried…" She hugs him tightly.
Vince looks at this display of affection from the Zora princess. He says, "It's alright. The Water armor allowed me to breathe down there freely." He hugs her back to console her.
Zelda, Link, and Satyr look at the two in the water. "Aw, how cute!" all 3 of them say in unison to tease them. This time it doesn't matter though. The princess of the Zoras and the Savior of Worlds are too distracted to care.
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His armor deactivated, Vincent is now dried off, sitting in the dining room of Hyrule Castle. Sitting there next to him is Ruto. At the head of the table sits Zelda, with Link sitting beside her. Satyr is sitting on top of Vincent's shoulder. He has just finished explaining to the others the concept of the Fourth Wall, and about technology. Including video games.
"So let me get this straight," Zelda says, "you are from a place called Earth, which is on the other side of the Fourth Wall, where Hyrule is seen only in the form of games? That is really confusing…"
Vincent nods, "If you think you're confused, just put yourself in my shoes."
Link says, "I know what you are talking about. I personally would hate it if I were pulled from my home, but we had no other choice."
"I didn't say I hated this" Vincent says. "But, you guy's haven't really explained why I was brought here, yet."
The entire room goes completely silent. Ruto looks down and starts to cry. She says, "Ganondorf escaped from the Sacred Realm. Zora's Domain was taken over by his forces. My father… is…he's…" She erupts into tears.
Vincent tries to console her, but it seems that no words could possibly reach her right now.
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A/N: Well, here we are. I know, I ended it on kind of a sad note, but overall it was a good chapter I think. What do you think? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I don't know when the next chapter will be up, but I have some good ideas for it. Please review at the sound of the tone. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
Hey everybody, this is the Wolf again, here to serve you legal garbage. I own nothing here but the characters I created and the storyline. Mike Allen, Jason Schultes, and me are also characters in 'Reality Shift' by Echoes of the Mind. If you have read that fic and enjoyed it, I'm hoping you will like this too. Not only do I plan on going to other worlds, but other reality's as well. Maybe Anthony Bault's Arcadia? Just need permission I guess. Don't worry Gamemaster, I'll be nice, and maybe even give you some good ideas. Well, all that said, on with the first chapter!
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Vincent Wolf cannot believe his eyes. Standing in front of him was Ruto, Sage of Water and Princess of the Zoras. He was now officially freaked out. "Okay," he says, "I must be dreaming."
Princess Ruto says, "This isn't a dream, Vince."
Vincent just says back in a startled voice, "How do you know my name?!? How is this even possible that I'm here?!? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!?"
Ruto says, "Calm down, Vince, I am…"
"I know, your Ruto, the Sage of Water and the Princess of the Zoras. But it just isn't possible! I've always thought that you existed, but how? I'm dreaming and there is no other possibility." He takes the dagger end of the staff he found and grabs the blades… then screams out in pain. "Okay, not dreaming!"
"Don't mean to say I told you so, but…"
"Alright, if this isn't a dream, then why am I here?" he asks.
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Ruto then begins to talk in a much more serious tone. She says, "At the beginning of time, the 3 golden Goddesses, Din, Farore, and Nayru, created all things. To commemorate this occasion, they also created the Triforce. The sacred relic contains the essence of the 3 Goddesses. What we only found out recently though was that they also imbued 2 Sacred items and the one Chosen to be the Savior of Worlds with great power. One is that staff, known as the Elemental Staff, another is the Elemental Cuirass, and the last… is you. You are the Savior of Worlds, the one Chosen to defend all worlds against evil." She has a sudden realization. "I guess that was probably a lot to take in all at once, wasn't it?"
All Vincent can do is nod. He says nothing. After becoming lost in thought for about 3 minutes, he finally speaks up. "What about that Elemental Cuirass you were talking about?"
Ruto smiles that he is not completely scared out of his mind after learning his Destiny. "The Elemental Cuirass is a golden relic that is said to shape the elements into different types of armor, depending on the preference of the user."
"Elements? What do you mean, like fire and water? I don't know if you noticed, but I'm a poet, not a Sage."
"True," she says "you are not a Sage, but you are an Elementalist with powers beyond that of a Sage. With that staff and your own powers within you, you can unlock the strength of the elements of Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind. But you will need the Elemental Cuirass first."
He takes another couple more minutes to take it all in, and then asks, "So how do I use these powers, and where is this Elemental Cuirass thingy?"
Ruto responds, "You will have to discover how to unlock your powers yourself, Vince, but as for the Elemental Cuirass, that is in Hyrule Castle, being held by Link, the Hero of Time. He is now staying there with the Princess Zelda. They have been waiting to meet you, since you will soon be beginning your journey."
Vincent just has a look of disbelief on his face, but is smiling. He states, "I can't believe this. I'm a character in a video game… there goes the Fourth Wall. Before we go on some big quest, though, can we get something to eat? I'm starving?"
Ruto is puzzled. She asks, "Video game? Fourth Wall? You'll have to explain that stuff to me later. Where would you like to go?"
"Well," he says, "Let's just go to Hyrule Castle… but is there anything there with cheese? I AM the prolific empowerer of all things cheesy tasting!"
Ruto is now even more confused. "You are one strange guy. At least your cute." Vincent swallows hard as Ruto says, "By the way, there is someone I would like you to meet." She pulls out of the pouch around her waist a small fairy… passed out.
"Ummmm… okaaaay…" Vincent says. The fairy is about 4-5 inches tall, with blue hair and wings. She is wearing a blue leather vest and skirt.
"This… is… Satyr… your fairy partner." Ruto says with dismay at seeing the small creature unconscious.
"Fairy partner? Is she drunk?"
"Yep. But don't hold it against her, she is a good friend of mine."
"It's alright, I'm Irish. I know all about drinking parties and stuff like that."
Ruto just looks up from staring at the pixie to Vincent and says, "No party, she always drinks like this. Usually with Darunia. They're 'drinking buddies'."
Vincent says, "Why does it not surprise me that he is a drinker?" Remembering his hunger, he asks, "Shall we go? We can talk about the whole 'Fourth Wall' thing while we eat. I guess we should also talk about the fact that you think I'm 'cute'. Don't be embarrassed though that I noticed, the feeling is mutual."
Ruto starts to blush as all 3 of them are transported away by the blue light. As they begin to disappear, Vincent asks, "Couldn't we just have walked?!?"
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They are now in the court of Princess Zelda, having rested for the night and eating in the castle. It is a large room with a throne fit for a queen at the back wall. The throne is tall and made of red fabric and gold. At the highest point on the throne is the symbol of the Triforce.
Satyr is just now waking up. She looks up at Ruto and says, "Where are we? My head hurts… no more drinking, I promise this time." She pulls a small liquor bottle out of the small pouch on her belt and takes a drink, then quickly puts it away. She asks, "Who's the beatnik?"
Vincent is now visibly very angry. "I'm a poet. Not a beatnik. If you value your life, Shorty, you'll remember that."
"Who's short? You're just to damn tall! I'm actually a good size for a fairy."
"Your still short. And you're an alcoholic" he fires back.
"HEY!" she says with what seems like forced enthusiasm, "Alcoholics go to meetings. I'M a drunk!"
Ruto interrupts, "Hey you two, Zelda and Link are here! Quiet down."
Walking into the room from the chambers behind the throne is Princess Zelda, escorted by a small army of soldiers for protection. Stand alongside her is a man about Vincent's age, wearing green clothing.
"Link… wow… this is so cool" Vincent says.
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After a while of getting acquainted, Vincent asks, "Well, where is this Elemental Cuirass I have been hearing so much about?"
Zelda responds, "Before we can just give it to you, we have to make sure you can use it."
Link says, "How are you with handling a sword?"
Vincent says back with a puzzled look on his face, "Not bad, but what does that have to do with me being able to use the cuirass?"
Zelda says, "Well, with the power unlocked with the joining of the Savior of Worlds and the Sacred items, you will be able to use armor created out of each of the elements. While wearing one of those armors, you will be able to create and manipulate the elements to your whim. All you have to do is create a sword and make sure you can control it."
"Okay, so what is the test?"
Link steps forward and proclaims, "Me. You will spar with me to make sure you can use your power to it's highest potential."
Rather than be frightened by this proposal, Vincent is excited. "AEWSOME! I get to spar with one of the greatest swordsmen in existence? This is great, but do you think I could get a change of clothes? If I'm actually going to do this, I want to fit in."
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Moments later, they are all outside the castle, Satyr sitting on Vincent's shoulder. Vincent is still wearing his hat, boots, and glasses, but has made a few changes to his attire as well. He is now wearing a white tunic with black tights and a long sleeve white shirt. Around his waist is a black belt with a leather pouch on his right side. He has taken off the sunglasses attachment on his glasses so he can see better. On his hands, he is now wearing what resembles Link's Golden Gauntlets. And then there is the Elemental Cuirass on his chest. The cuirass is made of gold and has the Triforce emblazoned on it.
"Okay," Vincent says holding the staff at a ready position " so when do we start?"
Satyr says in a sarcastic tone, "As soon as you can conjure up a weapon to fight with, genius!"
"And how exactly am I supposed to do that?"
Zelda says, "Try activating one of your armors. I'm not exactly sure how you are supposed to do that, but you might as well try concentrating hard at doing it. That's all I can suggest."
"Just try thinking of the Earth. Maybe that will help" Ruto says.
Vincent stands perfectly still with his eyes closed. He thinks of mountains and canyons, and of hills and the ground itself.
Satyr pulls out her liquor bottle and takes a drink. She says, "This is going to take a while. Wake me when something happens."
As she says this, there is a strange flash of light and she is knocked off of Vincent's shoulder. When she looks up, he is now encased in Earth colored, thin plated armor from the neck down. His head is unarmored, but somehow the armor seems complete.
"Whoa" Satyr says with a sound of surprise in her voice. "I guess I'm eating my words now. But you still haven't made a sword."
Link looks at Vincent with a grin on his face as he says, "To tell you the truth, I didn't think he would be able to it on his first try. It's possible that creating a saber isn't too huge a task after all."
Ruto says with a huge smile on her face, "I knew you could do it, Vince!" She runs over and embraces him.
"Uh, Ruto… ah, what the hell!" He then hugs her back. They are held in that position for quite a while before Satyr finally breaks the silence.
"Get a room, you two! You're making me sick!" the fairy says.
Ruto and Vincent break apart quickly as both Zelda and Link start laughing at Satyr's comment. Zelda, still trying to hold back her laughter, says, "Are you going to create a sword any time today, Vince?"
"Actually," he says, "I don't think I need one! This armor is made of solid rock! I could just punch him!"
"Just make the blade already! We're trying to see if you can use the power of each of the armors, not punch me," Link says, getting impatient.
"Alright already!" Vincent starts to go into a trance again. This time, he thinks of the minerals deep within the Earth. Steel and gold start forming themselves into a golden blade and silver guard. The hilt of the sword is shaped out of wood. When he opens his eyes, he sees this all taking place in his outspread hands. When the events have finished taking place, he has the sword he envisioned floating before him. He takes it and clenches the handle in his right fist.
"Wow…" is all any of the others are able to say as they see this. They are completely shocked at this amateur's great display of magic.
Link is the first one to speak, "Well, I have to say I am even more impressed now. Let's see if you can control it."
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They are now both in a fighter's stance on the drawbridge of Hyrule Castle. Vincent has his staff sheathed in a leather sheath on his back. He says, "Okay, this calls for some fight music!" He takes out the Tek that is now in his pouch on his belt, and scrolls through his music collection. After scrolling for a while, he says, "Here's the one!" Seconds later, the Final Fantasy 9 fight music is playing.
Link, Zelda, Ruto, and Satyr all say in unison, "What the hell is that?"
Vincent says, "I'll explain later. Right now, we have to take care of this."
He charges at Link. The Hylian hero sidesteps and Vincent stops just before the edge of the bridge. He turns around and the two of them clash blades. Vincent takes his blade and makes a sideswipe at Link's left side, but is blocked by his opponent's sword. Link pushes up with it and knocks Vincent backwards. Vincent lands with a loud thud inches from the end of the bridge.
Link gives him a hand to help him up. "Maybe it's time to try out one of your other armors.
Satyr says, "How about Fire. Fire is good…" All the while she has an evil grin on her face. Ruto, who has the tiny person on her shoulder, just shakes her head.
"With your high blood alcohol level, you would be incinerated if you got anywhere near him!"
Without a second thought, Vincent activates the Fire elemental armor. It looks exactly like the Earth armor, only it is a blend of shades of red. With the newly activated armor on, he engulfs the sword he is wielding in flames. Even though it is burning, the heat does not harm him.
Zelda says, "That's enough. We know that you can control the Fire armor, and Link probably doesn't want to be completely scorched, so try another armor. I believe each of the armors has their own unique abilities. As you saw, the Earth armor is solid rock, which makes it extremely powerful. Since the heat didn't burn you when you ignited the sword, I'm thinking that the Fire armor has the ability to withstand great heat."
Vincent asks, "What about the other ones?"
She says, "Not sure yet. Now just go ahead and activate the Wind armor."
So, he closes his eyes and begins concentrating on the element of the Wind. He can feel a cool breeze across his face. After a short time, he begins to feel lighter than the air itself. A voice wakes him from this state.
"Okay, is it just me, or is the beatnik floating. This stuff has got me seeing things…" Satyr says. Sure enough, with the light green Wind armor activated, Vincent has taken to the skies.
He swoops down, and the gust of wind following him knocks Satyr off Ruto's shoulder. Vincent lands, looks down at the fairy, and says, "I'm not a beatnik."
Satyr is rubbing her head from the fall as she says, "I'm guessing that the Wind armor has the power of flight…"
"Okay, get ready!" Link says as he makes a downward slash towards his sparring partner. Seeing him coming, Vincent Wolf blocks the attack with his own sword. With the slash he makes, there is a gust great enough to send Link flying. He goes sailing and just barely grabs the edge of the bridge. Pulling himself back up, he says, "Let's not do that again. Maybe we should see if you can do something with the Water armor?"
Ruto says, "Sounds great! I've been waiting to see this!"
Vincent still can't believe that he is standing here doing what he is doing. He was in Hyrule, the location of his favorite video game series of all time. It was obvious that this would take some getting used to.
"Well," he says, "if that is what you were waiting for, I'm definitely going to deliver!" This time, it only takes a mere moment to activate the new armor. The Water armor is blue. Ruto is clapping with a big smile on her face.
"Yay!" she says with cheer in her voice.
"Let's see what this armor can do!" Vincent says as he points the sword at Link. Just as he does this, a large pillar of water gushes forth and pushes Link right into the water below the bridge. The Hylian is very angered by this.
"THAT'S IT! NOW I'M MAD!" Link jumps back up to the bridge and rushes at Vincent. He jumps up in the air and kicks the human into the water on the other side.
Zelda looks at Link with astonishment. "Why did you do that? The water over there is way to deep for him to just stand up in!"
Link looks at the princess with a sorry look on his face. "He could have changed into the Earth armor and weighed himself down, maybe even make a shield. Besides, he knocked me into the water first…"
Ruto looks down at the water below with fear as she yells out, "VINCE!" Moments later, she dives in to look for him. In a short time, she finds him just lying down on the bottom of the moat as if nothing had happened. She grabs him by the collar and drags him up. When they get to the surface, everyone is waiting for them. Ruto looks at him with an angry look on her face. "DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT!" With a much more loving tone, she says, "I was so worried…" She hugs him tightly.
Vince looks at this display of affection from the Zora princess. He says, "It's alright. The Water armor allowed me to breathe down there freely." He hugs her back to console her.
Zelda, Link, and Satyr look at the two in the water. "Aw, how cute!" all 3 of them say in unison to tease them. This time it doesn't matter though. The princess of the Zoras and the Savior of Worlds are too distracted to care.
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His armor deactivated, Vincent is now dried off, sitting in the dining room of Hyrule Castle. Sitting there next to him is Ruto. At the head of the table sits Zelda, with Link sitting beside her. Satyr is sitting on top of Vincent's shoulder. He has just finished explaining to the others the concept of the Fourth Wall, and about technology. Including video games.
"So let me get this straight," Zelda says, "you are from a place called Earth, which is on the other side of the Fourth Wall, where Hyrule is seen only in the form of games? That is really confusing…"
Vincent nods, "If you think you're confused, just put yourself in my shoes."
Link says, "I know what you are talking about. I personally would hate it if I were pulled from my home, but we had no other choice."
"I didn't say I hated this" Vincent says. "But, you guy's haven't really explained why I was brought here, yet."
The entire room goes completely silent. Ruto looks down and starts to cry. She says, "Ganondorf escaped from the Sacred Realm. Zora's Domain was taken over by his forces. My father… is…he's…" She erupts into tears.
Vincent tries to console her, but it seems that no words could possibly reach her right now.
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A/N: Well, here we are. I know, I ended it on kind of a sad note, but overall it was a good chapter I think. What do you think? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I don't know when the next chapter will be up, but I have some good ideas for it. Please review at the sound of the tone. BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
