Authors's Notes: I realize that this is proabbly my first authos notes in possibnly ever, but I felt I wanted to say a ew thigns before you begin to read teh next chapter. First, I'd like to thank those who've read my story. This was my first fan fiction and I'm pleased to see many of you have enjoyed it. Second, If it seems I've been ignoring your reviews I apologize. I not accustomed to changing a story once it's finished, and I had finished this one long before I heard of this place. That is why you usually won't find author's notes on this one but will find them on my Star Fox fanfiction, which is still in progress. Third, I'd like to let you know that this chapter is very short is is merely a filler to explain a scene transition. You can expect a big battle coming up plus some near death experiences, so keep reading. Again, thank you
Chapter 11: The Final Escape
Link saw the blade heading in his direction, and thrust his left hand out in front of him. "Stop!" As he said that single word, the Triforce of Courage glowed brightly on the back of his hand, the blood on his gauntlet dissolving into thin air. A bright flash of golden light exploded from him, sending Giro reeling on to his back. Ruto's eyes flew open, stunned by what she just witnessed. Link never told me he had Triforce powers! She didn't have long to ponder this fact though, before Link grabbed her by the hand and yanked her away from the entrance. Sid followed closely, not wanting another arrow to strike him. As he pulled those that did out of his wooden hide. "Where are we going?" Ruto asked, barely keeping her balance, struggling to keep up. "Link, why are we running AWAY from the entrance? We have to go back!" Link didn't respond, but kept running until he reached the shore waters of the Domain. "What are we stopping here for?" Ruto asked irritably. Link pointed into the water, where a small doorway was just visible. "That is why." Link pulled her into the water, but a barrage of arrows began to strike the water all around them. As they looked up, they saw a group of Gerudo archers firing arrows from a ledge farther up the path. "My turn!" Sid said, stepping in the line of fire. None of the arrows hit, though some came very close. Sid reached into his tunic and pulled a small brown bag out from underneath. Before the archers had time to reload their bows, Sid pulled a hand full of deku nuts from the pouch and threw them at the Gerudos, causing a bright flash of light, which temporarily blinded them. " Let's hurry." Sid said, jumping into the water. "That won't hold them off for long." As they dove deep into the murky water, the Gerudo's vision returned, and they continued to fire arrows. By then, however, they were too deep to be reached and passed safely into the entrance.
We're going to make it! Ruto thought excitedly, her heart beat picking up pace. However, as they continued to swim through the underwater tunnel, she once again began to feel light headed and woozy. Her fever began to rise, and her stamina began to decrease rapidly. Oh no! I'm starting to feel sick again. I might not make it out of the tunnel. She saw a light, and the tunnel ended and she found herself on the floor of lake Hylia. But by the time she started to surface, her time had run out...