The Legend of Zelda: Burnt Compassion
Chapter 3: The Battle of Escape
Link stepped into the gated area. The forest grass in most areas was up to Links knees, and insects flew all over. The sound of metal snapping together was heard behind him. The vines of the Great Tree closed the gate tightly. Link kept walking forward. Then he heard the low grumbling and loud screaming of the beast. His arms were binded tightly to the rocky wall, thorns coming out all over. The bloodshot eyes of the creature stared at Link, and he twisted trying to shake the vice grip of plantation off of him. The large creature had dark brown fur, but thin around his body due to the creature's age. The claws reaching out far above his head and entangled in each other due to the Great Trees grip.
The vines began to rattle and they eased off the creature's wrists, which now revealed the blood of being covered so many years. It let out a ground shattering howl and then quickly sprung up in the air and disappeared behind the forest brush. Link squinted and began to search the area for any signs of movement. He saw nothing. The area became silent, and it was as if Link was the only being there. With the swift change of feelings, Link spun around and caught the creature's body head on. The creature began to grip onto Links shoulders as they fell backwards towards the overgrown grass. The creature held Link in a pin, pouring its saliva all over Links face. Links sword was pinned down, but his other hand was still free. He pulled his hand out from under the creature and smacked it across the face, clear on the jaw, sending a flood of spit on the other side of Link. The beast snarled, and bore a disgruntled grin revealing many rabid teeth.
With a bark, the creatures head lunged down to snap at Link's face. Kicking his feet down, he freed himself under the beast, and did his basic mechanics as he was taught in sword school. Gerifu howled in pain as a red line appeared on its back where Link had just cut. Just as Link was ready to deliver another painful cut into the beasts flesh, it sprinted forward. Once again, the creature disappeared under the tall brush.
Holding his breath, Link listened closely for the rustle of the grass. The beasts paw shot out of the ground and swiped Link's legs, causing him to lose his balance. He stumbled about, giving Gerifu an ample amount of time to set up for his next strike. Link saw there was nothing he could do to avoid and braced himself. The pain of knives digging into one's arms was the pain Link felt. Link yelled out in agony as the torn green tunic sleeve began to seep blood. His arm stiffened and became hard to move. The blood fell down his arm and onto the sword he was holding. Link looked around, and once again, the creature disappeared. Glancing in the corner, he noticed a barren spot where the ground was to rough for much plant life to grow. Starting slow, and then picking up his pace, Link stood in the middle of the open area. He didn't want any more surprise attacks.
Standing up in front of him, the beast began to pace towards Link. Trapped in a corner was the perfect place to strike for the giant beast, where his prey could not easily escape his forceful swipes of sharpened nails. Knowing it was a risky move in the corner, Link had no choice, he had to get through the beast one way or another. Dripping blood on his fingers, is arm became numb, and he lost all control of his hand, causing him to drop his sword. The beast approaching in a steady stride. With no time to bend down and grab the sword with his other hand, Link had to take the defensive side and hooked the shield on his gauntlet. Raising the metal barrier up, he blocked the first strike from the creature. Then he blocked a second, hitting even harder then the first and causing Link to sway a bit. Another strike, and this time sending the vibrations of the metal into his arm.
Link's eyebrows curved down and he stared the beasted in the eyes. Positioning the shield in front of him, he charged forward and sunk right into the monstrous gut. With much resistance, the beast fell on its back, clawing into the air, hoping to blindly hit his foe off him. Sitting near his neck, Link unhooked his shield, and grabbed with both hands. One hand was very numb, and almost unable to do anything but make it harder for the other hand, but Link was too determined to have his arm give out on his name. Holding the shield up in the air, Link held his breath and trusted the shield through the creature's throat. Gerifu began to shake rapidly and tried making noise, but all that came out of his mouth was the faded blood of a defeated opponent. Link grabbed the shield out of Gerifu's neck and the creature died instantly, leaving the grass a field of red.
The Deku Tree was thrilled by Link's ability and immediately sent fairies to tend Link's wounds. The fairies grabbed Link and carried the victorious warrior to the fountain. Laying him in a marble white water, they circled around him singing the enchanted forest song. Link looked at the dancing sprites and smiled. He knew not where he was, nor how he got there, but he knew why he was there, and that's all that mattered. He was there because he won, prevailed, defeated, and because of that he has taken a new path in the road of a swordsman, no longer just to protect his homeland, but to protect others homelands as well.
Fighting to hold his eyes open to witness the fairies magic, he lost control and his restless body began to sleep.
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OdinDragoonX: Hey, sorry this chapter took so long to get up. I have been very busy and thus the reason why it was delayed. Chapter 4 may be delayed to the beginning of summer, or it might not, so stay tuned. The more positive reviews, the more likely I am to get the chapters done faster, so if you want more, tell me!
This chapter is pretty much all battle, Link vs. Gerifu, but this battle is very significant. If Link fails this, he doesn't get to leave the forest. Gerifu is a rabid beast who has been tied up in the Deku's vines for years. After capturing the beast from destroying things in the lost woods, the Deku Tree decided not to kill it, but rather use it as a test to try to find the one that descends from the Great Link. The beast can't actually kill anyone because the Deku Tree watches the fight and is prepared to use his roots and vines to stop the beast from finishing off an opponent. After the battle Link comes out victories and actually finishes off the beast with his shield, not his sword. What does this mean? It means its not his skill with the sword that makes him a great warrior, its his ability to do what he can with what he has. Now Link is off to the great land of Hyrule.
See You Space Cowboy
Chapter 3: The Battle of Escape
Link stepped into the gated area. The forest grass in most areas was up to Links knees, and insects flew all over. The sound of metal snapping together was heard behind him. The vines of the Great Tree closed the gate tightly. Link kept walking forward. Then he heard the low grumbling and loud screaming of the beast. His arms were binded tightly to the rocky wall, thorns coming out all over. The bloodshot eyes of the creature stared at Link, and he twisted trying to shake the vice grip of plantation off of him. The large creature had dark brown fur, but thin around his body due to the creature's age. The claws reaching out far above his head and entangled in each other due to the Great Trees grip.
The vines began to rattle and they eased off the creature's wrists, which now revealed the blood of being covered so many years. It let out a ground shattering howl and then quickly sprung up in the air and disappeared behind the forest brush. Link squinted and began to search the area for any signs of movement. He saw nothing. The area became silent, and it was as if Link was the only being there. With the swift change of feelings, Link spun around and caught the creature's body head on. The creature began to grip onto Links shoulders as they fell backwards towards the overgrown grass. The creature held Link in a pin, pouring its saliva all over Links face. Links sword was pinned down, but his other hand was still free. He pulled his hand out from under the creature and smacked it across the face, clear on the jaw, sending a flood of spit on the other side of Link. The beast snarled, and bore a disgruntled grin revealing many rabid teeth.
With a bark, the creatures head lunged down to snap at Link's face. Kicking his feet down, he freed himself under the beast, and did his basic mechanics as he was taught in sword school. Gerifu howled in pain as a red line appeared on its back where Link had just cut. Just as Link was ready to deliver another painful cut into the beasts flesh, it sprinted forward. Once again, the creature disappeared under the tall brush.
Holding his breath, Link listened closely for the rustle of the grass. The beasts paw shot out of the ground and swiped Link's legs, causing him to lose his balance. He stumbled about, giving Gerifu an ample amount of time to set up for his next strike. Link saw there was nothing he could do to avoid and braced himself. The pain of knives digging into one's arms was the pain Link felt. Link yelled out in agony as the torn green tunic sleeve began to seep blood. His arm stiffened and became hard to move. The blood fell down his arm and onto the sword he was holding. Link looked around, and once again, the creature disappeared. Glancing in the corner, he noticed a barren spot where the ground was to rough for much plant life to grow. Starting slow, and then picking up his pace, Link stood in the middle of the open area. He didn't want any more surprise attacks.
Standing up in front of him, the beast began to pace towards Link. Trapped in a corner was the perfect place to strike for the giant beast, where his prey could not easily escape his forceful swipes of sharpened nails. Knowing it was a risky move in the corner, Link had no choice, he had to get through the beast one way or another. Dripping blood on his fingers, is arm became numb, and he lost all control of his hand, causing him to drop his sword. The beast approaching in a steady stride. With no time to bend down and grab the sword with his other hand, Link had to take the defensive side and hooked the shield on his gauntlet. Raising the metal barrier up, he blocked the first strike from the creature. Then he blocked a second, hitting even harder then the first and causing Link to sway a bit. Another strike, and this time sending the vibrations of the metal into his arm.
Link's eyebrows curved down and he stared the beasted in the eyes. Positioning the shield in front of him, he charged forward and sunk right into the monstrous gut. With much resistance, the beast fell on its back, clawing into the air, hoping to blindly hit his foe off him. Sitting near his neck, Link unhooked his shield, and grabbed with both hands. One hand was very numb, and almost unable to do anything but make it harder for the other hand, but Link was too determined to have his arm give out on his name. Holding the shield up in the air, Link held his breath and trusted the shield through the creature's throat. Gerifu began to shake rapidly and tried making noise, but all that came out of his mouth was the faded blood of a defeated opponent. Link grabbed the shield out of Gerifu's neck and the creature died instantly, leaving the grass a field of red.
The Deku Tree was thrilled by Link's ability and immediately sent fairies to tend Link's wounds. The fairies grabbed Link and carried the victorious warrior to the fountain. Laying him in a marble white water, they circled around him singing the enchanted forest song. Link looked at the dancing sprites and smiled. He knew not where he was, nor how he got there, but he knew why he was there, and that's all that mattered. He was there because he won, prevailed, defeated, and because of that he has taken a new path in the road of a swordsman, no longer just to protect his homeland, but to protect others homelands as well.
Fighting to hold his eyes open to witness the fairies magic, he lost control and his restless body began to sleep.
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OdinDragoonX: Hey, sorry this chapter took so long to get up. I have been very busy and thus the reason why it was delayed. Chapter 4 may be delayed to the beginning of summer, or it might not, so stay tuned. The more positive reviews, the more likely I am to get the chapters done faster, so if you want more, tell me!
This chapter is pretty much all battle, Link vs. Gerifu, but this battle is very significant. If Link fails this, he doesn't get to leave the forest. Gerifu is a rabid beast who has been tied up in the Deku's vines for years. After capturing the beast from destroying things in the lost woods, the Deku Tree decided not to kill it, but rather use it as a test to try to find the one that descends from the Great Link. The beast can't actually kill anyone because the Deku Tree watches the fight and is prepared to use his roots and vines to stop the beast from finishing off an opponent. After the battle Link comes out victories and actually finishes off the beast with his shield, not his sword. What does this mean? It means its not his skill with the sword that makes him a great warrior, its his ability to do what he can with what he has. Now Link is off to the great land of Hyrule.
See You Space Cowboy