The Legend of Zelda

Clashing Swords

By Rezu-chan

Author's Notes:

Rezu: Oh yeah! I finally got Chapter 10 done!

Tetra: Nice! Now we can see what happens! Being truthful, I thought Chapter 9 would end it after Link saved me...

Rezu: Haahaa... Now you can see what I've got in store for you and Link!

Disclaimer: Rezu-chan does not own LoZ: WW, or any of the characters in the games. The only things she owns are the setting of Trirule, and the characters: Gornon, Rown, and the Fairies.

Rezu: Start the Chapter! Chapter 10!

Chapter Ten

Time to Move On!

A New Destination

The Black Haven's dead-looking cover began to disappear, and the tainted water of the Fairies Fountain began to lose its evil. Tetra and Link smiled as the glittering fairies reappeared from the dark depths of the blackened tree.

The happy laughing of the Great Fairy could be heard, her form appearing as she turned round and round. When she stopped, she smiled and sat in an invisible chair.

"You've done it... You've saved us all..." she spoke, but then frowned and looked out over the forest. "... But your work is not yet done..."

Link's excited face changed into a puzzled look. With a tilt of his head, he asked.

"What?! But I killed Gornon! We killed Ganon! I saved Tetra from staying as Zeltra! What Have I Left To Do?!"

The Great Fairy sighed, shaking her head. "One of my own has gone against us... It seems as if Gornon's evil charm might have gotten to her..."

"One of your own...?" Tetra asked, blinking in thought.

"You must both go now! The evil hides within the Fukai Mori no Doragon, the Deep Forest of Dragons. To reach this destination, you must go through the Dragons' Mountains once more." Spoke the Great Fairy. "Once you've gotten to the Forest, be aware that danger may lurk in every corner."

Link smiled with determination. "Not to worry, o Great Queen of Fairies. Nothing; and I mean nothing can be worse than Ganon and Gornon fighting along side each other! Besides, we have the blessings of the 3 Golden Goddesses!"

"Haahaa... You truly are the Courageous Hero of Winds... Good luck, Hero! And this time, I'll allow the Princess to accompany you."

Tetra smiled excitedly, hugging Link tightly. "Yaay! I don't have to be cooped up in this forest with nothing to do!"

The Great Fairy laughed as she began to minimize and spin around; she was gone.

Link pulled out of the hug and backed away, bowing and extending a hand in front of his girlfriend.

"Shall we, my Princess?"

Tetra giggled, placing her pink-gloved hand in his brown-gloved one with a nod.

"Onward, then!" the boy exclaimed, pulling out a small green glass ball.

It began to glow on the inside, the energy inside of it making them disappear, and reappear at the cavern Link, Rown, and Mezu had stayed at while journeying through the Dragons' Mountains.

Link grinned, looking around to see that not a lot had changed from his last visit. Unsheathing his Steel Sword, Link held it over his right shoulder and walked on down the dusty dirt trail with Tetra following him from behind.

"Link? Isn't this where you guys first encountered Ganon and Gornon for the first time in two years?" Tetra asked, blinking as she looked all around her curiously.

Link nodded, grinning sadly before saying, "Heh... Sure was... And also where Rown fought one of his last battles."

Tetra frowned, looking down at the ground as she continued to follow. "I'm so sorry, Link... I didn't mean to... kill Rown..."

Link stopped and turned, looking straight at his girlfriend with his usual gentle smile. "It's all right, Tetra... It wasn't your fault... It was Ganon's and Gornon's... Just as much as Fate's fault..."

Tetra blinked in confusion, tilting her head slightly.

"Heh..." Link mumbled, closing his eyes before speaking again, "... Do you know why they call it Fate, Tetra...? They call it Fate because they know it can't be changed... And that's what happened... We can't change what happened, so we have to put it behind us."

Tetra nodded sadly, following him in the walk again. This time, she caught up to his side and took his hand into hers.

Link blinked, looking at her with a slight blush. Wasn't this how they first started to get closer? When they first came to Trirule... When they first went to the Black Haven and defeated that Bokoblin who broke Link's Hero's Sword? This memory flew into both of their minds, and the couple smiled at each other before continuing on.

The Fukai Mori no Doragon soon came into view from where Tetra and Link walked, its blue-green and green colors standing out perfectly from the rocky area of the Dragons' Mountains. The two walked on, reaching the forest in a mere few minutes.

Link sighed, slouching a bit as he walked nearer to the forest.

Link...

He straightened up abruptly, eyes wide with suspicion and surprise. He definitely wasn't expecting to hear a voice call his name! He then looked to Tetra.

"Did... you just say my name?"

"Huh? No..."

Link gulped, looking back to the forest. "Well... if it wasn't you... then something in there... is calling me..."

"You sure you still want to go in, Link? It's getting kind of freaky..." Tetra pointed out, a worried look on her face.

Link shook his head quickly, grinning with determination. His eyes looked as if they were on fire.

"Of course not! Come on, let's go in!"

With that, he swung his sword from his shoulder in his right hand to the front of him, ready for anything that might pop up.

So the two walked into the forest, unaware of what may be hidden within. Link would be ready though, and Tetra had magic and her Lightning Spear. It seemed as if the two would make it just fine... but could they possibly be ready for what lies in waiting on the other side of the Fukai Mori no Doragon?

Author's Notes:

Rezu: I'm sorry to report that nobody wanted to do the ending notes with me... But oh well! Here's a little clue for the next chapter... An old friend shall appear... and a fight will brew! Be ready for the next exciting chapter of LoZ: Clashing Swords! The next chapter's gonna be exciting! So don't miss it!