The Hero Returns To Hyrule
A/N: This is my very first fic that I've ever written, so please take that into account when reading.
Sorry for the wait everyone. My computer had some trouble with a few dozen Trojans. It's all better now. I've updated all the chapters that I've done in the meantime. Enjoy.
This chapter may be considered a little more violent than the rating suggests. The point of the violence stated here within is to show the pure evilness of Ganondorf. Don't complain because you've been forewarned!
(--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------) Chapter 3: The Deku Tree Sprout
Link's feet hang in mid-air for a few seconds before touching the ground. He looks around at the clearing in front of the old Forest Temple. The transportation platform is practically destroyed. Trees are collapsed every which way. Link stares in horror at the sight of the former temple. A huge crater is all that is left.
"Ganondorf got stronger." Link whispers as he heads down the long staircase. He smiles in satisfaction when he doesn't see any monsters. The smile quickly turns into a frown when he rounds the corner of the maze.
Link is now face to skulls with a pair of evil Stalfos. He quickly ducks as the first Stalfos does a jump attack. Then he rolls aside as the second Stalfos swings at Links head. He tries to draw his sword, but recoils in pain as the first Stalfos' blade connects with Links right arm.
He clutches his arm attempting to stop the bleeding. The Stalfos smell a kill coming and corner off Link. They raise their swords as they close in on the defenseless hero. Link stumbles a few steps away from the advancing skeletal creatures, his hands searching the walls for anything to use. His smile returns as he grabs hold of a familiar round object.
If the Stalfos were human, fear would show in their empty eye sockets. Link chuckles as he shows the flickering bomb flower. The Stalfos hesitate for a few seconds giving Link enough time to hurl the glowing bomb. "Link, cover your eyes!" Navi calls out as shards of bone are sent every direction from the explosion.
Smoke covers the labyrinth. Link doesn't wait for the smoke to clear before charging towards where the Stalfos were. A shape forms in the smoke. Link puts his shield against his shoulder as he rams into the skeletal mass. Both Stalfos now lie destroyed at the feet of Link.
Half an hour passes as Link makes his way through the maze that is the Lost Woods. His arm has healed nicely and Link tries a few sword swings to make sure. Link is about to step through another log entrance when Navi calls out to him. "Link! You should take a look at this." A hint of horror sounding in her voice.
Link's eyes turn to see what Navi is yelling about. A gasp escapes his lips as he overlooks the small clearing where he once played his ocarina for a couple of Skull Kids. The sight almost makes Link throw up. Body parts are strewn across the grass while the trees are covered in markings made with blood.
On the small target is a message from the Dark King himself. "Link, you're next!" Navi whispers, reading the message. She turns to Link, ready to say something, but stops when she sees the look on Link's face.
A sole tear rolls down his cheek as he overlooks the sight. A burning anger consumes him to his soul. He lets out a yell of anguish that disturbs the birds from the trees.
Navi distances herself from Link. She hasn't seen him this upset since Kakiriko Village had been burnt to the ground. "Come Link. We should find the Deku Tree Sprout. He may be able to help us."
Link silently nods his head. "They were no more than children. They did nothing to deserve this horrendous fate." Links mutters as he follows Navi out of the Lost Woods.
Navi flies slightly ahead of Link, but suddenly stops. "Oh no..." she whispers as she flies onto the cliff overlooking the Kokiri settlement. If the sight of the mutilated Skull Kids disturbed Link, this sight would send him over the edge.
All that is left of the Kokiri town is ashes. Charred bones lie scattered throughout the ruins of the once prosperous haven. Even the small river is stained bred from the blood. Navi turns when she hears Link walk up behind her. Link is still back far enough not to be able to see the burnt village.
Navi quickly flies over to Link. "Don't look!" she cries out as Link walks out onto the platform. But, she's too late. Link just stares out across the wreckage that once was his home. Silently, he makes his way down into the ashes. Navi follows behind, somewhat uncertain about Links condition.
"You ok?" she asks hesitantly.
"DOES IT LOOK LIKE I'M OK?" Link snaps at Navi, causing Navi to recoil in shock. "I'm sorry, Navi. I didn't mean to yell at you. You're not the one to be angry at."
"I understand. It must be hard for you to deal with all of this." Navi consoles the hero.
Link nods, before heading towards the path to the Deku Tree's resting grounds. "You'll pay for this, Ganondorf!" Link whispers as he crosses the blood stained river.
"Is nothing sacred to that foul monster!" Navi exclaims as she and Link overlook the next of Ganondorf's treacheries.
"He wants to make me angry. He must want to die this time." Link adds solemnly.
Before the hero and his guide is the Deku Tree. At least, what is left of the Deku Tree. What once was a towering giant is now a stump. The Great Deku Tree had been cut cleanly above the gaping mouth that served as the entrance. Skulltulas climb over the rotting carcass of the once proud forest deity.
Link pulls out his bow and shoots a couple of the disgusting spider creatures. For every Skulltula Link destroys, at least four more climb out of the tree. Link puts his bow away and pulls out his sword. The Hero of Time swallows nervously as he approaches the mouth of the giant stump. With one last glance around he enters into the darkness.
Guided by Navi's glow, Link makes his way into the large room. He looks up to see the ceiling only a few feet above his head. A lone torch burns brightly in the corner of the room. Before Link, a familiar spider web covers the gaping hole into the roots of the Deku Tree. Off to one side is a Deku stick.
"Easy." Link says as he picks up the stick and proceeds over to the torch. He is about to light the tip of the stick aflame when suddenly a Keese flies through the flame, transferring the flames to its body. Then, the Keese flies up to the ceiling, where it perches upon a small branch protruding from the wall.
Link pulls out his bow and fits an arrow to the string. He takes careful aim at the Keese before letting the arrow fly. The Keese lets out a shriek as the arrow strike it causing the creature to fall onto the web. Both Keese and web disappear in flames.
Navi flies over to the hole and looks in. "There's water down there Link and it looks deep enough for you to dive..." She trails off as Link jumps past her. She shakes her head in disbelief as she follows the hero. Instead of stopping at the first basement floor like it used to, the hole now continues to the second basement.
Links head appears above the surface of the water. Seeing nothing dangerous around he swims to the shore. Ahead of him is the door that leads into the boss chamber. Iron bars cover it. Another torch is aflame to the right of the door. Link looks around to find a second torch, but doesn't see one. The only thing that catches his eye is a mirror. Link takes a look at the mirror and spots the image of the unlit torch back on the main floor.
Link groans at the thought of having to climb all the way back up to the main level. Then an ideal forms in his head. Link fits another arrow to his bow and walks behind the torch. He then lines up the mirror with the torch in his sights and shoots the arrow. Navi watches the arrow catch fire as it passes through the torch and continues to the mirror. She watches in disbelief as the arrow strikes the mirror and bounces back straight at Link.
Link quickly throws up his shield in defense. He listens as the arrow bounces off his shield. Navi is staring at the roof in amazement. Link follows her gaze and chuckles at the sight. Hanging from the roof is a torch that burns brightly. Imbedded into the torch is Link's arrow. 'I meant to do that!" Link gloats.
"Sure you did." Navi says sarcastically as she and Link head over to the now open door.
Link and Navi carefully make their way into the chamber. They both look around in hopes they don't fin some sort of evil creature. "No need to worry. This chamber is safe from evils presence." A voice sounds from within the chamber.
Link makes his way towards the voice. "Down here." The voice calls. Link stops and looks down at where the voice came from. At his feet is a small flower protruding from the ground. He leans closer to get a better look. Suddenly, the Deku Tree Sprout pops out of the ground causing Link to jump back in surprise.
The Deku Tree Sprout looks the exact same as the one from when Link went seven years into the future. "Hi, Mr. Hero! The Sages told me that you'd be here soon. They wanted me to tell you about the temples before I let you into the Forest Temple.
Ganondorf needed new temples to hide the shards of the legendary Master Sword in. He didn't want to use the current temples because they were guarded by the Sages. So he had this wild ideal to destroy the current temples and create six new temples that are held in limbo in the Sacred Realm. But, one thing happened that he hadn't expected.
Once he destroyed the old temples, the Sages were held in captivity inside the Chamber of Sages. But, once the new elemental temples were created, the Sages gained some power over these new temples that corresponded with their element. Ganondorf had made the temples impregnable, allowing only himself and his creatures into the temples.
Unknown to him, each temple has a hidden entry point somewhere in Hyrule. These entrances were created by the Sages and left in the protection of Hyrule's safest areas. Saria entrusted me to guard the entrance to the Forest Temple. Now that you're here, I can finally let you in! Do you understand all of this?" The Deku Tree Sprout awaits Link's answer.
Link nods in reply. The Deku Tree Sprout hums a short tune, which Link recognizes as the Minuet of Forest only with a few extra notes added on to the end. A small blue circle is traced out on the floor surrounding Link. Once the circle is complete a bright flash illuminates the chamber. Link and Navi are gone. (--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------)
A/N: And thus ends the third chapter of The Hero Returns To Hyrule. What do you think? I hope that I didn't upset anyone too much with anything in this chapter. Temple time coming up next! Thanks for reading and please review.
A/N: This is my very first fic that I've ever written, so please take that into account when reading.
Sorry for the wait everyone. My computer had some trouble with a few dozen Trojans. It's all better now. I've updated all the chapters that I've done in the meantime. Enjoy.
This chapter may be considered a little more violent than the rating suggests. The point of the violence stated here within is to show the pure evilness of Ganondorf. Don't complain because you've been forewarned!
(--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------) Chapter 3: The Deku Tree Sprout
Link's feet hang in mid-air for a few seconds before touching the ground. He looks around at the clearing in front of the old Forest Temple. The transportation platform is practically destroyed. Trees are collapsed every which way. Link stares in horror at the sight of the former temple. A huge crater is all that is left.
"Ganondorf got stronger." Link whispers as he heads down the long staircase. He smiles in satisfaction when he doesn't see any monsters. The smile quickly turns into a frown when he rounds the corner of the maze.
Link is now face to skulls with a pair of evil Stalfos. He quickly ducks as the first Stalfos does a jump attack. Then he rolls aside as the second Stalfos swings at Links head. He tries to draw his sword, but recoils in pain as the first Stalfos' blade connects with Links right arm.
He clutches his arm attempting to stop the bleeding. The Stalfos smell a kill coming and corner off Link. They raise their swords as they close in on the defenseless hero. Link stumbles a few steps away from the advancing skeletal creatures, his hands searching the walls for anything to use. His smile returns as he grabs hold of a familiar round object.
If the Stalfos were human, fear would show in their empty eye sockets. Link chuckles as he shows the flickering bomb flower. The Stalfos hesitate for a few seconds giving Link enough time to hurl the glowing bomb. "Link, cover your eyes!" Navi calls out as shards of bone are sent every direction from the explosion.
Smoke covers the labyrinth. Link doesn't wait for the smoke to clear before charging towards where the Stalfos were. A shape forms in the smoke. Link puts his shield against his shoulder as he rams into the skeletal mass. Both Stalfos now lie destroyed at the feet of Link.
Half an hour passes as Link makes his way through the maze that is the Lost Woods. His arm has healed nicely and Link tries a few sword swings to make sure. Link is about to step through another log entrance when Navi calls out to him. "Link! You should take a look at this." A hint of horror sounding in her voice.
Link's eyes turn to see what Navi is yelling about. A gasp escapes his lips as he overlooks the small clearing where he once played his ocarina for a couple of Skull Kids. The sight almost makes Link throw up. Body parts are strewn across the grass while the trees are covered in markings made with blood.
On the small target is a message from the Dark King himself. "Link, you're next!" Navi whispers, reading the message. She turns to Link, ready to say something, but stops when she sees the look on Link's face.
A sole tear rolls down his cheek as he overlooks the sight. A burning anger consumes him to his soul. He lets out a yell of anguish that disturbs the birds from the trees.
Navi distances herself from Link. She hasn't seen him this upset since Kakiriko Village had been burnt to the ground. "Come Link. We should find the Deku Tree Sprout. He may be able to help us."
Link silently nods his head. "They were no more than children. They did nothing to deserve this horrendous fate." Links mutters as he follows Navi out of the Lost Woods.
Navi flies slightly ahead of Link, but suddenly stops. "Oh no..." she whispers as she flies onto the cliff overlooking the Kokiri settlement. If the sight of the mutilated Skull Kids disturbed Link, this sight would send him over the edge.
All that is left of the Kokiri town is ashes. Charred bones lie scattered throughout the ruins of the once prosperous haven. Even the small river is stained bred from the blood. Navi turns when she hears Link walk up behind her. Link is still back far enough not to be able to see the burnt village.
Navi quickly flies over to Link. "Don't look!" she cries out as Link walks out onto the platform. But, she's too late. Link just stares out across the wreckage that once was his home. Silently, he makes his way down into the ashes. Navi follows behind, somewhat uncertain about Links condition.
"You ok?" she asks hesitantly.
"DOES IT LOOK LIKE I'M OK?" Link snaps at Navi, causing Navi to recoil in shock. "I'm sorry, Navi. I didn't mean to yell at you. You're not the one to be angry at."
"I understand. It must be hard for you to deal with all of this." Navi consoles the hero.
Link nods, before heading towards the path to the Deku Tree's resting grounds. "You'll pay for this, Ganondorf!" Link whispers as he crosses the blood stained river.
"Is nothing sacred to that foul monster!" Navi exclaims as she and Link overlook the next of Ganondorf's treacheries.
"He wants to make me angry. He must want to die this time." Link adds solemnly.
Before the hero and his guide is the Deku Tree. At least, what is left of the Deku Tree. What once was a towering giant is now a stump. The Great Deku Tree had been cut cleanly above the gaping mouth that served as the entrance. Skulltulas climb over the rotting carcass of the once proud forest deity.
Link pulls out his bow and shoots a couple of the disgusting spider creatures. For every Skulltula Link destroys, at least four more climb out of the tree. Link puts his bow away and pulls out his sword. The Hero of Time swallows nervously as he approaches the mouth of the giant stump. With one last glance around he enters into the darkness.
Guided by Navi's glow, Link makes his way into the large room. He looks up to see the ceiling only a few feet above his head. A lone torch burns brightly in the corner of the room. Before Link, a familiar spider web covers the gaping hole into the roots of the Deku Tree. Off to one side is a Deku stick.
"Easy." Link says as he picks up the stick and proceeds over to the torch. He is about to light the tip of the stick aflame when suddenly a Keese flies through the flame, transferring the flames to its body. Then, the Keese flies up to the ceiling, where it perches upon a small branch protruding from the wall.
Link pulls out his bow and fits an arrow to the string. He takes careful aim at the Keese before letting the arrow fly. The Keese lets out a shriek as the arrow strike it causing the creature to fall onto the web. Both Keese and web disappear in flames.
Navi flies over to the hole and looks in. "There's water down there Link and it looks deep enough for you to dive..." She trails off as Link jumps past her. She shakes her head in disbelief as she follows the hero. Instead of stopping at the first basement floor like it used to, the hole now continues to the second basement.
Links head appears above the surface of the water. Seeing nothing dangerous around he swims to the shore. Ahead of him is the door that leads into the boss chamber. Iron bars cover it. Another torch is aflame to the right of the door. Link looks around to find a second torch, but doesn't see one. The only thing that catches his eye is a mirror. Link takes a look at the mirror and spots the image of the unlit torch back on the main floor.
Link groans at the thought of having to climb all the way back up to the main level. Then an ideal forms in his head. Link fits another arrow to his bow and walks behind the torch. He then lines up the mirror with the torch in his sights and shoots the arrow. Navi watches the arrow catch fire as it passes through the torch and continues to the mirror. She watches in disbelief as the arrow strikes the mirror and bounces back straight at Link.
Link quickly throws up his shield in defense. He listens as the arrow bounces off his shield. Navi is staring at the roof in amazement. Link follows her gaze and chuckles at the sight. Hanging from the roof is a torch that burns brightly. Imbedded into the torch is Link's arrow. 'I meant to do that!" Link gloats.
"Sure you did." Navi says sarcastically as she and Link head over to the now open door.
Link and Navi carefully make their way into the chamber. They both look around in hopes they don't fin some sort of evil creature. "No need to worry. This chamber is safe from evils presence." A voice sounds from within the chamber.
Link makes his way towards the voice. "Down here." The voice calls. Link stops and looks down at where the voice came from. At his feet is a small flower protruding from the ground. He leans closer to get a better look. Suddenly, the Deku Tree Sprout pops out of the ground causing Link to jump back in surprise.
The Deku Tree Sprout looks the exact same as the one from when Link went seven years into the future. "Hi, Mr. Hero! The Sages told me that you'd be here soon. They wanted me to tell you about the temples before I let you into the Forest Temple.
Ganondorf needed new temples to hide the shards of the legendary Master Sword in. He didn't want to use the current temples because they were guarded by the Sages. So he had this wild ideal to destroy the current temples and create six new temples that are held in limbo in the Sacred Realm. But, one thing happened that he hadn't expected.
Once he destroyed the old temples, the Sages were held in captivity inside the Chamber of Sages. But, once the new elemental temples were created, the Sages gained some power over these new temples that corresponded with their element. Ganondorf had made the temples impregnable, allowing only himself and his creatures into the temples.
Unknown to him, each temple has a hidden entry point somewhere in Hyrule. These entrances were created by the Sages and left in the protection of Hyrule's safest areas. Saria entrusted me to guard the entrance to the Forest Temple. Now that you're here, I can finally let you in! Do you understand all of this?" The Deku Tree Sprout awaits Link's answer.
Link nods in reply. The Deku Tree Sprout hums a short tune, which Link recognizes as the Minuet of Forest only with a few extra notes added on to the end. A small blue circle is traced out on the floor surrounding Link. Once the circle is complete a bright flash illuminates the chamber. Link and Navi are gone. (--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------)
A/N: And thus ends the third chapter of The Hero Returns To Hyrule. What do you think? I hope that I didn't upset anyone too much with anything in this chapter. Temple time coming up next! Thanks for reading and please review.