The Odds of Life

Disclaimer: I don't own the Legend of Zelda or its characters.

Chapter 4:

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"Allison...I think my mom and Jon are here today...if anything happens...." The man reached them. He grinned down upon them, and thrust out his hand. Then....

Link took that as his cue. He ran up and grabbed Katie by the waist, and pulled out his hook shot. "Ow! What the..." Ganondorf stopped smiling. Why is she yelling....? Allison wasted no time and ran up to the Evil King. She made a swift kick to his privies, and backed away quickly. Ganondorf let out a yelp.

Link silently thanked the girl. Katie was squirming. No no no no no no.....whoever has me is NOT thinking of jumping....Then, she heard a noise, and then felt herself lift off the ground. Oh my God...Allison's face showed pure shock. Link was still invisible. "Tell her I'll be FINE!" Allison snapped out of it and nodded. Then, she proceeded to run away and find Mrs. Carter. Katie looked out over the crowd. Faces showed confusion and dazed looks.

She turned her head and saw an orb similar to the one she saw the day before appear. She closed her eyes, and felt herself be engulfed into the light.......

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"DAMNIT!" Ganondorf yelled at the top of his lungs, causing mothers to cover their children's ears quickly. He looked around fear showed in everyone's' eyes. The Gerudo laughed, then saw security approaching. With a wave of his hand, he was gone.

Allison ran as if her life depended on it. Who knows? Maybe it does.....She made a quick stop when she saw a woman and a small child exit the Toys R UsĀ®. Is that...."Mrs. Carter? Mrs. Carter!" The woman stopped, grabbed the boy's hand, and ran over. "What is it honey? Where's-" "It's Katie, ma'am. Someone...." Jon tugged his' aunt's hand. "Auntie Lisa, what's that?"

The child pointed to a darkened figure nearing the three. Jon quickly ducked behind his aunt. Allison gulped in fear and slowly backed away, while Lisa and her nephew made their way into the crowd. Samantha, Rachel, and Kristina, who had saw the ordeal with Katie nothing but a few minutes ago, were in the front of the crowd. "Allison..." Rachel called out in the commotion, "RUN!!"

Allison turned and fled from the man, who lifted his head. Red, piercing eyes showed through black bangs, a smile splayed across his lips. The three other girls were quickly noticed by moblins, who in turn followed after them as they made their way through the ruckus. By that time, Allison had been caught by the figure.

"You displeased my master....that isn't nice, now is it? You need to be taught a lesson..." Allison gasped. I hope Katie is having better luck than me...was her last thought. She received a blow to the head, and blacked out.

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Katie opened her eyes. Before her she saw what seemed like an endless field, with tall grass, trees scattered across it. Then, she saw a ranch, in the distance, a staircase leading up to a village with a volcano, and a large wall...which seemed to be protecting a town...and a castle....

"Oh, my head..." Katie reached up and rubbed her temples. She looked up, and saw a young man dressed in green standing over her. "Do...do I know you?" Katie asked dizzily. "Maybe...but for now we must get you to safety." He took her hand and helped her up. Katie, with closer inspection, knew exactly where she was. "Why am I in my brother's all-time favorite video game?" Link stood still, looking confused. "And who is 'we'?"

Navy flew out of Link's hat. "THIS is we..." she started."Now, let's get going!" Katie wished she could sit down again. Her head was spinning and her 20/20 vision was blurry. "Agreed," answered Link, who started walking, leaving a scowl on Katie's face. Navi giggled. "Don't do that, princess, or your face will stick that way!" Link's eyes bugged out, as Navi stopped laughing. She came in closer, and in a voice so quiet that only Link could hear, she said, "Oh...yea, sorry. I forgot now's not the time for the whole 'princess' thing..."

Link nodded and kept walking. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the girl staring intently at the tall grass. "Something troubling you, Katie?" He hated saying her name...it sounded so, so unreal. He wished he could cal her Zelda, or princess, or something! She jogged up to him. "Link, I think there's something in the grass..."

With that, five moblins and a darkened figure came out of their hiding spots. "Well well well, Link. Look what we have here. Honestly, you'd think that he's have taken the girl someplace safe, huh?" The moblins surrounded the three, laughing. Link grimaced. "My master would be quite please if you'd let me take the girl off of your hands, Link. Now then...come here, pretty..."

The moblins laughed again, and Katie cringed. Navi flew up next to her ear. "Link will take care of them...now, LET'S GO!" Katie nodded and turned, getting one last glance of Link. Then, she ran, trying in vain to keep up with Navi, which obviously wasn't fast enough. Dark Link had already made his way up to her, and Katie felt something hit her head. She fell to the ground, clutching the spot where it hurt the most.

Navi glanced back, and saw Dark Link standing over the princess with a triumphant look on his face. The faerie flew back, and distracted him as much as she could. "Link!" she called out to him as loud as her tiny voice could go. "Hurry!" Link finished off the remaining moblins, and ran over. He saw Dark Link holding Katie in his arms...she looked unconscious. Navi was fluttering about, yelling and hitting him as much as she could. Once Link saw the perfect opportunity, he threw a punch and hit his counterpart's stomach.

Dark Link coughed, and then dropped the girl. Link quickly caught her, and began to run. "You'll pay for this!" Dark Link managed to yell. "We'll find you...with the help of her dear friends...." His voice faded out, leaving Link with the sound of his footsteps and heavy breathing.

He was dumb-founded. Her friends...? I thought only one was there...wait....no, they split up. Now I remember....but that means they must've been captured, as well....

Once he felt that it was safe to stop running, Link motioned Navi over to him. "Navi..." he started, panting, "I'll bring her to my house...see if Saria's home. If she's not,'" he paused for a breath, "she is at the Forest Temple. Find her, and tell her that I have the princess...." Navi nodded, then called out, "Be safe, Link..." and flew away.

Link smiled, then continued his way to the forest opening.

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Allison woke up and found herself in an almost pitch-black cell. She tried to move, but cried out in pain. Her head stung, and her arm wouldn't budge. Then she heard a voice.

"Allison...?" It called throughout the cell. "Who are you...." she called back. She saw movement, and then saw her friend Rachel's red hair. "It's me, Rae...what did they do to you...." Allison closed her eyes and sighed. "I don't know....are you alright?" Rachel also sighed. "Only chained up, thank God..." Allison smiled. At least one of her friends was okay. "Yea, because you didn't rebel against them like we did...." Allison knew that voice. It was Sam's. She came staggering out of the dark corner, bleeding. It was evident she was whipped.

Rachel helped Samantha walk over, and then let her go. "Oh God...it hurts too much..." She fell to the floor, weeping, and Rae quickly went down to comfort her. "Hey, Rach....where's Kristina...?" Rachel wiped away a tear. "We....we don't know....they grabbed her and went away...now she's gone."

Allison then asked, "What about Mrs. Carter and Jon?" Rachel smiled a little. "Jon was so scared he ran away...he didn't care that his aunt was calling for him. But, they went unnoticed. That was good." Rae let out a small laugh along with her words.

Allison shut her eyes tightly. Maybe this is all a dream...she thought, but one things for sure....today's definitely not my day! Suddenly, a low voice rang out. "Hello, girls..." Allison recognized that voice.... "Enjoying your hospitality?" Laughter followed. Allison gritted her teeth. "Come and out, you coward! Let me see you face-to-face!" Rachel's eyes widened. "No, Allison..."

Ganondorf appeared. "Why do you wish to see me? Would you like more pain to go along with that little taste I have already given you?" Allison's mouth gaped open, then shut slightly. Her eyes narrowed. He did this to me?! Why I'll...."Now, now....I'll have non of that...." It was silent for a moment, except for Samantha's weeping...but Ganondorf stopped that, as well. "Be quiet, wench!" He kicked her in the back, and she passed out.

"Hey!" Rachel yelled at him, a bold move for her. "What...do you want to get banged up as badly as your friends?" She backed off quickly. "That's what I thought..."

Rachel shook her head. "Anyway...your other friend....what was her name...?" Rachel piped in again, "Kr..Kristina?" Ganon smiled, "Ah, yes...that's the one. She is out helping my other men find the princess..." Allison snapped her head up. "Who is this princess?" Ganondorf turned. "Ah...my dear, I'd think you'd know that by now...but, I'll tell you...it's that other brunette friend of yours..." He laughed, then was gone.

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Well? How was that chapter? I hope it's not a cliffie like the last one! PLEASE review or I won't know how the story is! No flames, though. They will be thrown aside and deleted. R&R! Thanks!