A/N: Wow! I can't believe this is the last chapter!
Florence: I can't believe this will be over!
Link: (holding a bowl of margarine) I can't believe it's not butter!
Me and Florence: O.o ??
Link: Er. . . never mind.
Well, anyhoo, here's the chapter!!!
The Jealous Prince Returns: Chapter 7: Success!
The angry protests of the crowd continued to be aimed at Morficent, each hitting him like a steel-tipped arrow. He definitely wasn't prepared for this.
Suddenly, two figures dropped onto the stand from above. The crowd gasped, Morficent turned, and Florence smiled.
"Mommy! Daddy! You came!" she cheered.
"Of course we did, sweetie!" Zelda quickly hugged her.
"Let's get you out of here. . ." Link began to cut the ropes.
"You stay away from her!" Morficent shouted. He was about to approach them, when a thin blade came between them, right in front of the outlaw's face.
"I think YOU should stay away from her."
The crowd let out a cheer as Morficent turned to see Chapland holding his rapier before him, his brown eyes in a cold stare. Morficent smirked.
"Ah, brother, you've come at last. . ."
Chapland's eyes narrowed dangerously. "How DARE you kidnap the Royal Family of Hyrule!" he growled.
Quiet and angry murmurs filled the crowd. Link cut the last strand, and Florence was free. She stayed in her parents' arms as they watched the brotherly quarrel quietly.
"B-but brother!" Morficent's voice shook. "You did it yourself. . ."
"That was long ago. I was almost as foolish as you back then. But after that, I realized what I did was wrong." He gestured over to the family. "These are not demons! These people are Hylians, who love and care for each other. They may not look or act like us, but that doesn't make them evil at all! You were simply using them to get my throne!"
Angry protests came from the crowd, louder than ever now.
Morficent smirked. "Alright, you want to protect them? Fine!" He unleashed a rapier of his own. "Let us dance to decide their fate!"
"No," Chapland stopped him. "This is not about them. This fight is for us alone. I've been waiting for several years for you to show your cowardly face, and now's my chance to punish you for all you've done!"
And with that, the dance began. Both were smooth, fast, and light on their feet. They would lightly dodge each other's attacks, but as they kept going, it was easy to tell Chapland was much better then Morficent. He knew he wouldn't win the fight, so being the dirty person he was, he decided to cheat. He caught the sight of Florence, and decided to attack her to throw him off. He lunged quickly without warning, catching everyone off guard. He pushed Link back, separating him and Florence. He then turned to her. . .
"FLORENCE!!!" The parents shouted.
Morficent lunged, ready to stab her, but Chapland jumped in the way and took the attack himself. Everyone gasped as he collapsed to the ground. Suddenly, Florence's chest glowed a yellow light, as she slowly got up and scowled up at Morficent.
He hurt Chapland, and he had to pay.
She rushed over and grabbed the rapier form Chapland's hand and faced Morficent.
"Florence!" Zelda cried. "What're you doing!?"
Link held her back. "Wait. Let her go. She can do this."
Zelda looked to her husband in disbelief, but the reassurance in his eyes quickly calmed her somewhat.
They watched as the madman and the girl circled each other. Morficent tried to lunge, but Florence either dodged or blocked every attempt. They were all amazed by her skills. She didn't seem afraid, but determined to win. Soon, she went from defensive to offensive strategy. She thrusted several times, and Morficent blocked them, but with much effort. He seemed to be freaking out, but Florence remained calm. Then, another thrust, and she actually knocked the rapier out of his hand! She held the rapier up so the business end of it was inches away from touching his face.
Silence, then a loud cheer.
A few guards quickly seized Morficent by the arms. Florence withdrew the blade, and her parents ran up to her and hugged her tightly, so happy to see her still alive and in one piece. But she saw Chapland still on the ground, and rushed to his side, her parents following.
"Ch-Chapland?" she asked, her voice shaky.
"Florence. . ." he said in a breathy voice. "That was simply amazing. . ."
"Chapland, are you okay?" Link asked hastily. He felt around his body for any wounds. "Where did he hurt-!?"
He stopped when he saw under the clothes thin armor.
"Chain mail." Chapland said with a smile.
Link smiled back and offered him a hand. He helped the noble to his feet, and looked over at Florence.
"But what was that glowing. . .?"
Florence reached into her shirt and pulled out the Triforce pendant. She had it on the whole time! She beamed up at Zelda, who smiled back.
"MORFICENT!!!" An elderly man screamed. The crowd gasped and got to their knees as the king appeared, scowling furiously at Morficent. "How DARE you kidnap the Hylian Royal Family! Take him away, now!"
The guards dragged Morficent away. The king faced the others and bowed. "I am dreadfully sorry for everything that's happened! I didn't. . ."
"Your Highness, please, it's okay," Zelda calmed him down. "It's alright. We forgive."
"Ah, y-yes, thank you, so forgiving. . ." He saw Florence and quickly straightened up. "Ah, I assume this is your daughter! I saw you fight, dear, and I was simply dazzled!"
Florence's bright face beamed.
Link smiled, and faced Chapland. "Chapland, I. . . I don't know what to say. . . You saved my daughter's life. . . I-I simply can't thank you enough. . ."
Chapland smiled. "Well, it was you who trusted me."
Link was silent for a moment, taking these words in carefully. His gaze lowered, then came back up to meet Chapland's eyes.
"Chapland, I. . . I forgive you."
At these words, Chapland smiled. The crowd cheered just to cheer. Link suddenly pulled Chapland into a tight hug, which definitely caught him off-guard.
Must be a Hylian custom, for even the males, to hug in gratitude, he figured. Nonetheless, he graciously returned the hug.
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"Aw. . . Do we HAVE to go?"
"I'm afraid so, sweetie. Hyrule's probably wondering where we are."
Florence sighed at her mother's response. She quickly hugged Chapland tightly, one that he was expecting.
"Bye, Chapland." She sniffed.
"Goodbye, dear Florence. Keep practicing your skills."
Florence nodded sadly and stepped away. Zelda stepped up.
"Chapland. . ." she started. "You are welcome to visit us anytime you wish."
"And visit I will." With that, they hugged. Link stepped up, and he stared into Chapland's deep brown eyes with his own bright blues.
"Chapland, I. . . I guess this is farewell for now. . ."
Chapland nodded, then detached the sheath of his rapier from his belt and placed the sword in Link's hands.
"Keep it."
"Oh, Chapland, I-I couldn't. . ."
"I have several more back at the castle. I entrust this one to you. Train with Florence, and I know you will find the skill useful."
Link gripped it in his hands tightly, then sighed in a guilty fashion. "Thank you, but. . . I have nothing to give you. . ."
"Link, you and your brave family helped us catch the most wanted outlaw in Roslanda. You don't know how much this means to us."
"That reminds me, what will be done with Morficent?" asked Zelda.
"He shall be executed tomorrow."
"Oh, my. . ."
"And you'll probably be the one in charge of that!" Link said with a sly smirk.
Chapland smirked back. "You bet your long ears!"
They both laughed and shook hands.
"So long for now, Chapland."
"So long, dear Link."
Link slowly followed Zelda and Florence up the railing, and they boarded the boat that would take them home. As they set sail, all three waved, and Chapland waved back. Slowly, the shore of Roslanda disappeared over the horizon, and Hyrule appeared in the north. Link watched Roslanda disappeared from the deck, allowing the sea breezes to play with his golden fringe and long hat. He was lost in thought, until Florence approached him and tugged on his shirt.
"Daddy?"
He looked down at his daughter. "Yes?"
"Will we see Chapland again soon?"
Before any of this would've happened, Link would be shocked at such a question. But now, things have changed, and instead, he smiled.
"I'm pretty sure we will."
Florence smiled back and leaned against her loving father. He held her close with one arm, and together they watched the beautiful sunset as father and child.
Thank you, goddesses, for granting us strength, friendship, and good fortune in our time of need. . . I thank you. . . My daughter thanks you. . . And I will always be grateful. . .
THE END
A/N: PUCKERNUTS!!! THE END!!! IT SMELLS!!!!
Florence: It's okay! I liked it!
Oh, High Ones thank you, Florence!
Link: "Puckernuts?" "High ones?" What's all that!?
Florence: She's quoting from Elfquest! :)
Link: Oh. . .
Okay, so anyway, my next story will be. . . uh. . . I dunno. . .
Link: Got none left?
NO!!!! I HAVE SOMETHING!!!!! Just give me time. . .
Link: Whatever.
Yes, I'll have something up soon, don't worry! Look out for my next posting! Until then. . . Shade and Sweet Water! (floats away on a balloon)
Florence: Look, Daddy! She's like Tingle!!!
Link: Hehe. . .She forgot to tell you guys to review. . .(realizes what he just said) PUCKERNUTS!!!!
Florence: Hee hee!!!!! ;)
Florence: I can't believe this will be over!
Link: (holding a bowl of margarine) I can't believe it's not butter!
Me and Florence: O.o ??
Link: Er. . . never mind.
Well, anyhoo, here's the chapter!!!
The Jealous Prince Returns: Chapter 7: Success!
The angry protests of the crowd continued to be aimed at Morficent, each hitting him like a steel-tipped arrow. He definitely wasn't prepared for this.
Suddenly, two figures dropped onto the stand from above. The crowd gasped, Morficent turned, and Florence smiled.
"Mommy! Daddy! You came!" she cheered.
"Of course we did, sweetie!" Zelda quickly hugged her.
"Let's get you out of here. . ." Link began to cut the ropes.
"You stay away from her!" Morficent shouted. He was about to approach them, when a thin blade came between them, right in front of the outlaw's face.
"I think YOU should stay away from her."
The crowd let out a cheer as Morficent turned to see Chapland holding his rapier before him, his brown eyes in a cold stare. Morficent smirked.
"Ah, brother, you've come at last. . ."
Chapland's eyes narrowed dangerously. "How DARE you kidnap the Royal Family of Hyrule!" he growled.
Quiet and angry murmurs filled the crowd. Link cut the last strand, and Florence was free. She stayed in her parents' arms as they watched the brotherly quarrel quietly.
"B-but brother!" Morficent's voice shook. "You did it yourself. . ."
"That was long ago. I was almost as foolish as you back then. But after that, I realized what I did was wrong." He gestured over to the family. "These are not demons! These people are Hylians, who love and care for each other. They may not look or act like us, but that doesn't make them evil at all! You were simply using them to get my throne!"
Angry protests came from the crowd, louder than ever now.
Morficent smirked. "Alright, you want to protect them? Fine!" He unleashed a rapier of his own. "Let us dance to decide their fate!"
"No," Chapland stopped him. "This is not about them. This fight is for us alone. I've been waiting for several years for you to show your cowardly face, and now's my chance to punish you for all you've done!"
And with that, the dance began. Both were smooth, fast, and light on their feet. They would lightly dodge each other's attacks, but as they kept going, it was easy to tell Chapland was much better then Morficent. He knew he wouldn't win the fight, so being the dirty person he was, he decided to cheat. He caught the sight of Florence, and decided to attack her to throw him off. He lunged quickly without warning, catching everyone off guard. He pushed Link back, separating him and Florence. He then turned to her. . .
"FLORENCE!!!" The parents shouted.
Morficent lunged, ready to stab her, but Chapland jumped in the way and took the attack himself. Everyone gasped as he collapsed to the ground. Suddenly, Florence's chest glowed a yellow light, as she slowly got up and scowled up at Morficent.
He hurt Chapland, and he had to pay.
She rushed over and grabbed the rapier form Chapland's hand and faced Morficent.
"Florence!" Zelda cried. "What're you doing!?"
Link held her back. "Wait. Let her go. She can do this."
Zelda looked to her husband in disbelief, but the reassurance in his eyes quickly calmed her somewhat.
They watched as the madman and the girl circled each other. Morficent tried to lunge, but Florence either dodged or blocked every attempt. They were all amazed by her skills. She didn't seem afraid, but determined to win. Soon, she went from defensive to offensive strategy. She thrusted several times, and Morficent blocked them, but with much effort. He seemed to be freaking out, but Florence remained calm. Then, another thrust, and she actually knocked the rapier out of his hand! She held the rapier up so the business end of it was inches away from touching his face.
Silence, then a loud cheer.
A few guards quickly seized Morficent by the arms. Florence withdrew the blade, and her parents ran up to her and hugged her tightly, so happy to see her still alive and in one piece. But she saw Chapland still on the ground, and rushed to his side, her parents following.
"Ch-Chapland?" she asked, her voice shaky.
"Florence. . ." he said in a breathy voice. "That was simply amazing. . ."
"Chapland, are you okay?" Link asked hastily. He felt around his body for any wounds. "Where did he hurt-!?"
He stopped when he saw under the clothes thin armor.
"Chain mail." Chapland said with a smile.
Link smiled back and offered him a hand. He helped the noble to his feet, and looked over at Florence.
"But what was that glowing. . .?"
Florence reached into her shirt and pulled out the Triforce pendant. She had it on the whole time! She beamed up at Zelda, who smiled back.
"MORFICENT!!!" An elderly man screamed. The crowd gasped and got to their knees as the king appeared, scowling furiously at Morficent. "How DARE you kidnap the Hylian Royal Family! Take him away, now!"
The guards dragged Morficent away. The king faced the others and bowed. "I am dreadfully sorry for everything that's happened! I didn't. . ."
"Your Highness, please, it's okay," Zelda calmed him down. "It's alright. We forgive."
"Ah, y-yes, thank you, so forgiving. . ." He saw Florence and quickly straightened up. "Ah, I assume this is your daughter! I saw you fight, dear, and I was simply dazzled!"
Florence's bright face beamed.
Link smiled, and faced Chapland. "Chapland, I. . . I don't know what to say. . . You saved my daughter's life. . . I-I simply can't thank you enough. . ."
Chapland smiled. "Well, it was you who trusted me."
Link was silent for a moment, taking these words in carefully. His gaze lowered, then came back up to meet Chapland's eyes.
"Chapland, I. . . I forgive you."
At these words, Chapland smiled. The crowd cheered just to cheer. Link suddenly pulled Chapland into a tight hug, which definitely caught him off-guard.
Must be a Hylian custom, for even the males, to hug in gratitude, he figured. Nonetheless, he graciously returned the hug.
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"Aw. . . Do we HAVE to go?"
"I'm afraid so, sweetie. Hyrule's probably wondering where we are."
Florence sighed at her mother's response. She quickly hugged Chapland tightly, one that he was expecting.
"Bye, Chapland." She sniffed.
"Goodbye, dear Florence. Keep practicing your skills."
Florence nodded sadly and stepped away. Zelda stepped up.
"Chapland. . ." she started. "You are welcome to visit us anytime you wish."
"And visit I will." With that, they hugged. Link stepped up, and he stared into Chapland's deep brown eyes with his own bright blues.
"Chapland, I. . . I guess this is farewell for now. . ."
Chapland nodded, then detached the sheath of his rapier from his belt and placed the sword in Link's hands.
"Keep it."
"Oh, Chapland, I-I couldn't. . ."
"I have several more back at the castle. I entrust this one to you. Train with Florence, and I know you will find the skill useful."
Link gripped it in his hands tightly, then sighed in a guilty fashion. "Thank you, but. . . I have nothing to give you. . ."
"Link, you and your brave family helped us catch the most wanted outlaw in Roslanda. You don't know how much this means to us."
"That reminds me, what will be done with Morficent?" asked Zelda.
"He shall be executed tomorrow."
"Oh, my. . ."
"And you'll probably be the one in charge of that!" Link said with a sly smirk.
Chapland smirked back. "You bet your long ears!"
They both laughed and shook hands.
"So long for now, Chapland."
"So long, dear Link."
Link slowly followed Zelda and Florence up the railing, and they boarded the boat that would take them home. As they set sail, all three waved, and Chapland waved back. Slowly, the shore of Roslanda disappeared over the horizon, and Hyrule appeared in the north. Link watched Roslanda disappeared from the deck, allowing the sea breezes to play with his golden fringe and long hat. He was lost in thought, until Florence approached him and tugged on his shirt.
"Daddy?"
He looked down at his daughter. "Yes?"
"Will we see Chapland again soon?"
Before any of this would've happened, Link would be shocked at such a question. But now, things have changed, and instead, he smiled.
"I'm pretty sure we will."
Florence smiled back and leaned against her loving father. He held her close with one arm, and together they watched the beautiful sunset as father and child.
Thank you, goddesses, for granting us strength, friendship, and good fortune in our time of need. . . I thank you. . . My daughter thanks you. . . And I will always be grateful. . .
THE END
A/N: PUCKERNUTS!!! THE END!!! IT SMELLS!!!!
Florence: It's okay! I liked it!
Oh, High Ones thank you, Florence!
Link: "Puckernuts?" "High ones?" What's all that!?
Florence: She's quoting from Elfquest! :)
Link: Oh. . .
Okay, so anyway, my next story will be. . . uh. . . I dunno. . .
Link: Got none left?
NO!!!! I HAVE SOMETHING!!!!! Just give me time. . .
Link: Whatever.
Yes, I'll have something up soon, don't worry! Look out for my next posting! Until then. . . Shade and Sweet Water! (floats away on a balloon)
Florence: Look, Daddy! She's like Tingle!!!
Link: Hehe. . .She forgot to tell you guys to review. . .(realizes what he just said) PUCKERNUTS!!!!
Florence: Hee hee!!!!! ;)