Hey, I'm getting better at this updating thing! I'm so proud of myself ^_^.
Thank you to all my reviewers; you guys have been very helpful!
Kool Kaizer: *nervous laughter* of course I'm never going to throw anything sharp/pointy at you . . . .*tries to hide something behind back and laughs again nervously* ^_^ jk, and I'm waiting impatiently for your new chapters and story!
Zelda-is-me: Thanks!! How's Sir Billy Bob the IV doing? ^_~
Ferdinan the Paranoid Fox: lol November? Well I understand completely and thanks!!
SabineballZ: thanks! Oh and asap for me, might not be for awhile : P but I'll try!
Broadwaysopranoprincess: thanks, glad you liked!
BerlinBrownEyes: First I have to thank you a million for reviewing on every chapter. And yep I made Roy (and Marth) come to the ball, and I like your matching hair theory ^_^ oh and I think "tchao" is a very fun word. ^_^ well thanks!
Got-lotr: *gasp* penguins?? No, please! ^_^ and thanks!
Here's just a little something I thought was interesting. I don't know how many of you watch or get MTV, but they were showing an Ultimate Video Game Countdown, and guess which the number one video game was? That's right, the Legend of Zelda series!!! ^__^ (Halo was 2nd, the Mario series was 7th and the Final Fantasies series was 4th or 5th) Well, I thought that was cool..
Special note to cv: Thanks for letting me use your name! But I made Stanton evil . . . I hope you don't mind.
Oh and before you read, you should know this chapter has a little abrupt scene endings, not really cliffies just..abrupt. So anyways, hope you like and be sure to review!!
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Chapter 6: Preparations
A chilly wind swept through the abandoned temple, scattering the deadened leaves. The temple had been empty for years, and no one had ever bothered to take care of it. Dust caked the floor and structure. The walls were due to crumble at any moment, and the place was infested with rats. Not even the poorest people sought shelter from it.
It was another dark night, and a cloaked figure stood in the shadows of the dirtied temple. He did not seem to mind the cracked walls or the vermin crawling around. He was alone but looked like he was waiting for something . . . . or someone.
Suddenly there was another more sudden swish of wind from behind him. He turned sharply and came in face with another man. He was tall, with dark hair and reddish eyes. His clothes matched the shadows and he carried a lethal-looking sword on his back. He bowed down to the first man, who nodded.
"You called for me, My Lord?" the second man said. His voice was cold and eerie and the very air around him scented evil.
"I am in need of your services, Stanton." Ganondorf said curtly.
The man called Stanton bowed again. "I am honored," he said. "What is it you require, My Lord?" he asked.
"I need you to kidnap the princess, or at least gain way into the castle." Ganondorf said.
Stanton's eyes widened, startled. "Kidnap the princess?" he repeated.
"Did I stutter?" Ganondorf asked coldly.
"But My Lord, she is so well protected how could I kidnap her getting caught?"
"That is your problem. However I suggest you do it during the ball. Everyone will be too busy talking and looking the other way, to notice. And bring her here."
Stanton seemed to be struggling to say something. He dare not oppose Ganondorf, but kidnapping the princess was not something he was keen on doing. If he were caught, he would surely be hung. And why did Ganondorf want the princess anyways? Trying to keep his voice light he asked, "And if I may ask, why do you want the princess?"
"I need for her for . . . my plans." Ganondorf said, choosing his words carefully. Stanton was not one of his minions but was best to do this job. He was one of the best assassins around, and on few occasions he did kidnap, but Ganondorf didn't want him knowing anymore than he possibly had to.
"Plans? What kind of plans?" Stanton asked, looking up. But he had gone too far. Ganondorf grabbed him by the throat and held him up, choking him.
"That, I believe is none of your business." Ganondorf hissed. "Just do as I ask, and I will spare your worthless little life." Ganondorf tightened his grip and his victim choked. "And if you fail to kidnap her, you may find yourself in a rather dreadful situation," he said threateningly. He then easily threw Stanton against the wall as if he were a rag doll.
Stanton landed with a thud, crumpled on the floor, shaking slightly. He stood up, wincing painfully and swallowed hard. He went into a low bow and, fear oozing from his voice, he murmured "Yes My Lord," and was gone with another gust of wind.
Ganondorf stood only a minute longer, in the darkness thinking, staring at where Stanton had been. Then he too was gone, with a swish of his cloak, leaving a cold evil silence behind him.
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"Zelda? Zelda, where are you? It's time for dinner!" Impa's voice cracked through the closed door to Zelda's room. Zelda blinked.
"I'll come down in a minute." Zelda responded. There was a moment silence and then footsteps, gradually getting softer.
Zelda sighed and hugged the pillow. She had stalled some time, but not very much. She had to change out of her clothes, the one she had been wearing in the Market, and wear something "nice" in her father's terms. "Nice" usually meant an over-ornate dress with oodles of jewelry to go with it. And all that, was just for dinner. Zelda sighed again and set down the pillow and began to change reluctantly.
When she stepped out of her room to go down to dinner, she felt extremely uncomfortable in the stiff pink lacy dress. How in Din's name was she supposed to eat in this? And because of the guests they had, it would mean she would have to sit there and smile stupidly the entire time. Smile, nod, chew, look pretty, smile some more; that was how her father thought princesses should be during a formal dinner.
As she reached the corridor leading to the dining hall, who else should have come out of the room next to the hall, but Prince Selth. Zelda silently cursed her bad luck. Prince Selth however looked every bit delighted to see her.
"Princess! My, how beautiful you look!" he said immediately.
"Why, thank you." Zelda said through gritted teeth. His false flattery and mannerisms might fool her father and the servants but she knew better.
"It seems so long since I last saw you . . . . where have you been all day? I have missed you terribly." Prince Selth said.
Zelda had a strong urge to roll her eyes, but instead she sweetly responded, "I was out at the Market." She explained. She did not even bother to pretend she had missed him.
Prince Selth suddenly cringed and said, "Oh dear, how terrible that must have been!" he said, feigning sympathy.
Zelda raised her eyebrows. "No, actually it was quite fun." She said.
Prince Selth stared at Zelda for a moment and let out a short laugh that did not extend to his eyes. "Ha! Zelda you should hear yourself, saying you had fun in a filth-ridden street!"
Zelda could feel a ripple of anger rising, and she narrowed her eyes. Prince Selth continued, "Imagine all the dirty peasants that must have been there! All of them so poor and imagine, some of them can't even afford good clothes!" he gave another short laugh.
Zelda clenched her fists. "Just because they're not rich and don't have extravagant clothing doesn't mean they're stupid and worthless." She said angrily. She immediately thought of Link as she said that.
Now it was Prince Selth who raised his eyebrows. He gave a small derisive snort. "Of course not," he said in a voice that adults use when they're agreeing to a child's fantasy.
Zelda opened her mouth in anger; she hated to be belittled like that. But he cut her off and said "Come, my dear we should be at dinner right now." And he led the way to the dining hall. Zelda wishing she could just march back up the stairs, followed.
When they had sat down for dinner, the kings and Prince Selth all became engaged in a "political conversation" that Zelda had no pleasure in joining. The only thing they ever discussed was how to get the castle richer; not how to help the people who really needed it. Instead she just stared at her food, wondering when this would be over.
Her mind began to daydream and she found herself lost in a bundle of thoughts, and it was only when the dessert was served and King Rookwall asked if Zelda wanted any pie, did she wake up and realize that the entire time she had been dreaming about Link.
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"Marth, do you want to do me a favor?" Link asked, the same evening he had met Zelda at the Market.
"Depends." Marth said coolly and Link grinned. He knew Marth would say something like that, but Marth was one of the most obliging people Link knew, even if he didn't seem it.
"Will you come to the village festival?" Link asked.
Marth stared at him. "Well Link," he said slowly. "I never knew you felt this way about me. But um, no I don't want to go to the festival with you so-"
"Not like that" Link said crossly and Marth laughed.
"Why do you want me to come?" Marth asked when he had stopped.
"To give me company." Link replied.
"Oh, so you're going?" Marth asked in surprise. "Did Malon ask you?" he added with a snigger.
"No." Link said, annoyed. "Will you come, though? Roy's going." he added.
Marth shrugged. "I'll think about it." He said and Link smiled. In Marth-language that meant yes.
"Thanks" he said gratefully and turned to leave when Marth called him back.
"Any particular reason we're going?" he asked curiously.
Link blinked. He thought of possible things to tell him, but he decided to tell the truth.
"You know how I met Princess Zelda at the Market today?" Link started. He had already told the story to Marth and Roy, which had left both of them stunned with shock.
"Yeah." Marth said slowly.
"Well she asked me if I was, and well she looked like she wanted me to, so I said yes."
Marth raised his eyebrows and grinned at Link. "Looks like someone has got some feelings for you." He said and began laughing again. Link felt himself redden.
"Aw and look, little Linky is blushing!" Marth teased.
"Shut up," Link mumbled.
Marth stopped laughing. "See you there, then." He said with a wave of hand "Unless you're too busy with Princess Zelda." He added and cracked up, laughing again.
Link shook his head and gave an exasperated eye-roll, but waved back all the same and stated to walk home. Link remained clouded in his thoughts and was surprised to see he was already at his house, when he realized that the whole time while he had been walking back he had been thinking only of Zelda.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ A/n: Aw, Link and Zellie dreaming of each other-how cute! And Ganny throwing Stanton against the wall and plotting Zelda's kidnap . . . . Well nice contrast. : P
Hope you guys had fun, and you better review!! If you don't I'll never update again! Ever! Ha no I'm kidding, I'm not that evil (^_~) but please review! If you do you all get to be on my "best friend" list. What an honor . . . . ^_^
Oh yeah and before I forget I'm going to be Florida second week of February (Ya!!) I know that seems like a long time away, but I'll probably be a little slow in getting the next chapter up and it probably won't come for awhile. So just be prepared for a long wait.sorry!
Well my brother is now making strange noises downstairs and I better go and see what's up so I'll see you all later!
Kool Kaizer: *nervous laughter* of course I'm never going to throw anything sharp/pointy at you . . . .*tries to hide something behind back and laughs again nervously* ^_^ jk, and I'm waiting impatiently for your new chapters and story!
Zelda-is-me: Thanks!! How's Sir Billy Bob the IV doing? ^_~
Ferdinan the Paranoid Fox: lol November? Well I understand completely and thanks!!
SabineballZ: thanks! Oh and asap for me, might not be for awhile : P but I'll try!
Broadwaysopranoprincess: thanks, glad you liked!
BerlinBrownEyes: First I have to thank you a million for reviewing on every chapter. And yep I made Roy (and Marth) come to the ball, and I like your matching hair theory ^_^ oh and I think "tchao" is a very fun word. ^_^ well thanks!
Got-lotr: *gasp* penguins?? No, please! ^_^ and thanks!
Here's just a little something I thought was interesting. I don't know how many of you watch or get MTV, but they were showing an Ultimate Video Game Countdown, and guess which the number one video game was? That's right, the Legend of Zelda series!!! ^__^ (Halo was 2nd, the Mario series was 7th and the Final Fantasies series was 4th or 5th) Well, I thought that was cool..
Special note to cv: Thanks for letting me use your name! But I made Stanton evil . . . I hope you don't mind.
Oh and before you read, you should know this chapter has a little abrupt scene endings, not really cliffies just..abrupt. So anyways, hope you like and be sure to review!!
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Chapter 6: Preparations
A chilly wind swept through the abandoned temple, scattering the deadened leaves. The temple had been empty for years, and no one had ever bothered to take care of it. Dust caked the floor and structure. The walls were due to crumble at any moment, and the place was infested with rats. Not even the poorest people sought shelter from it.
It was another dark night, and a cloaked figure stood in the shadows of the dirtied temple. He did not seem to mind the cracked walls or the vermin crawling around. He was alone but looked like he was waiting for something . . . . or someone.
Suddenly there was another more sudden swish of wind from behind him. He turned sharply and came in face with another man. He was tall, with dark hair and reddish eyes. His clothes matched the shadows and he carried a lethal-looking sword on his back. He bowed down to the first man, who nodded.
"You called for me, My Lord?" the second man said. His voice was cold and eerie and the very air around him scented evil.
"I am in need of your services, Stanton." Ganondorf said curtly.
The man called Stanton bowed again. "I am honored," he said. "What is it you require, My Lord?" he asked.
"I need you to kidnap the princess, or at least gain way into the castle." Ganondorf said.
Stanton's eyes widened, startled. "Kidnap the princess?" he repeated.
"Did I stutter?" Ganondorf asked coldly.
"But My Lord, she is so well protected how could I kidnap her getting caught?"
"That is your problem. However I suggest you do it during the ball. Everyone will be too busy talking and looking the other way, to notice. And bring her here."
Stanton seemed to be struggling to say something. He dare not oppose Ganondorf, but kidnapping the princess was not something he was keen on doing. If he were caught, he would surely be hung. And why did Ganondorf want the princess anyways? Trying to keep his voice light he asked, "And if I may ask, why do you want the princess?"
"I need for her for . . . my plans." Ganondorf said, choosing his words carefully. Stanton was not one of his minions but was best to do this job. He was one of the best assassins around, and on few occasions he did kidnap, but Ganondorf didn't want him knowing anymore than he possibly had to.
"Plans? What kind of plans?" Stanton asked, looking up. But he had gone too far. Ganondorf grabbed him by the throat and held him up, choking him.
"That, I believe is none of your business." Ganondorf hissed. "Just do as I ask, and I will spare your worthless little life." Ganondorf tightened his grip and his victim choked. "And if you fail to kidnap her, you may find yourself in a rather dreadful situation," he said threateningly. He then easily threw Stanton against the wall as if he were a rag doll.
Stanton landed with a thud, crumpled on the floor, shaking slightly. He stood up, wincing painfully and swallowed hard. He went into a low bow and, fear oozing from his voice, he murmured "Yes My Lord," and was gone with another gust of wind.
Ganondorf stood only a minute longer, in the darkness thinking, staring at where Stanton had been. Then he too was gone, with a swish of his cloak, leaving a cold evil silence behind him.
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"Zelda? Zelda, where are you? It's time for dinner!" Impa's voice cracked through the closed door to Zelda's room. Zelda blinked.
"I'll come down in a minute." Zelda responded. There was a moment silence and then footsteps, gradually getting softer.
Zelda sighed and hugged the pillow. She had stalled some time, but not very much. She had to change out of her clothes, the one she had been wearing in the Market, and wear something "nice" in her father's terms. "Nice" usually meant an over-ornate dress with oodles of jewelry to go with it. And all that, was just for dinner. Zelda sighed again and set down the pillow and began to change reluctantly.
When she stepped out of her room to go down to dinner, she felt extremely uncomfortable in the stiff pink lacy dress. How in Din's name was she supposed to eat in this? And because of the guests they had, it would mean she would have to sit there and smile stupidly the entire time. Smile, nod, chew, look pretty, smile some more; that was how her father thought princesses should be during a formal dinner.
As she reached the corridor leading to the dining hall, who else should have come out of the room next to the hall, but Prince Selth. Zelda silently cursed her bad luck. Prince Selth however looked every bit delighted to see her.
"Princess! My, how beautiful you look!" he said immediately.
"Why, thank you." Zelda said through gritted teeth. His false flattery and mannerisms might fool her father and the servants but she knew better.
"It seems so long since I last saw you . . . . where have you been all day? I have missed you terribly." Prince Selth said.
Zelda had a strong urge to roll her eyes, but instead she sweetly responded, "I was out at the Market." She explained. She did not even bother to pretend she had missed him.
Prince Selth suddenly cringed and said, "Oh dear, how terrible that must have been!" he said, feigning sympathy.
Zelda raised her eyebrows. "No, actually it was quite fun." She said.
Prince Selth stared at Zelda for a moment and let out a short laugh that did not extend to his eyes. "Ha! Zelda you should hear yourself, saying you had fun in a filth-ridden street!"
Zelda could feel a ripple of anger rising, and she narrowed her eyes. Prince Selth continued, "Imagine all the dirty peasants that must have been there! All of them so poor and imagine, some of them can't even afford good clothes!" he gave another short laugh.
Zelda clenched her fists. "Just because they're not rich and don't have extravagant clothing doesn't mean they're stupid and worthless." She said angrily. She immediately thought of Link as she said that.
Now it was Prince Selth who raised his eyebrows. He gave a small derisive snort. "Of course not," he said in a voice that adults use when they're agreeing to a child's fantasy.
Zelda opened her mouth in anger; she hated to be belittled like that. But he cut her off and said "Come, my dear we should be at dinner right now." And he led the way to the dining hall. Zelda wishing she could just march back up the stairs, followed.
When they had sat down for dinner, the kings and Prince Selth all became engaged in a "political conversation" that Zelda had no pleasure in joining. The only thing they ever discussed was how to get the castle richer; not how to help the people who really needed it. Instead she just stared at her food, wondering when this would be over.
Her mind began to daydream and she found herself lost in a bundle of thoughts, and it was only when the dessert was served and King Rookwall asked if Zelda wanted any pie, did she wake up and realize that the entire time she had been dreaming about Link.
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"Marth, do you want to do me a favor?" Link asked, the same evening he had met Zelda at the Market.
"Depends." Marth said coolly and Link grinned. He knew Marth would say something like that, but Marth was one of the most obliging people Link knew, even if he didn't seem it.
"Will you come to the village festival?" Link asked.
Marth stared at him. "Well Link," he said slowly. "I never knew you felt this way about me. But um, no I don't want to go to the festival with you so-"
"Not like that" Link said crossly and Marth laughed.
"Why do you want me to come?" Marth asked when he had stopped.
"To give me company." Link replied.
"Oh, so you're going?" Marth asked in surprise. "Did Malon ask you?" he added with a snigger.
"No." Link said, annoyed. "Will you come, though? Roy's going." he added.
Marth shrugged. "I'll think about it." He said and Link smiled. In Marth-language that meant yes.
"Thanks" he said gratefully and turned to leave when Marth called him back.
"Any particular reason we're going?" he asked curiously.
Link blinked. He thought of possible things to tell him, but he decided to tell the truth.
"You know how I met Princess Zelda at the Market today?" Link started. He had already told the story to Marth and Roy, which had left both of them stunned with shock.
"Yeah." Marth said slowly.
"Well she asked me if I was, and well she looked like she wanted me to, so I said yes."
Marth raised his eyebrows and grinned at Link. "Looks like someone has got some feelings for you." He said and began laughing again. Link felt himself redden.
"Aw and look, little Linky is blushing!" Marth teased.
"Shut up," Link mumbled.
Marth stopped laughing. "See you there, then." He said with a wave of hand "Unless you're too busy with Princess Zelda." He added and cracked up, laughing again.
Link shook his head and gave an exasperated eye-roll, but waved back all the same and stated to walk home. Link remained clouded in his thoughts and was surprised to see he was already at his house, when he realized that the whole time while he had been walking back he had been thinking only of Zelda.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ A/n: Aw, Link and Zellie dreaming of each other-how cute! And Ganny throwing Stanton against the wall and plotting Zelda's kidnap . . . . Well nice contrast. : P
Hope you guys had fun, and you better review!! If you don't I'll never update again! Ever! Ha no I'm kidding, I'm not that evil (^_~) but please review! If you do you all get to be on my "best friend" list. What an honor . . . . ^_^
Oh yeah and before I forget I'm going to be Florida second week of February (Ya!!) I know that seems like a long time away, but I'll probably be a little slow in getting the next chapter up and it probably won't come for awhile. So just be prepared for a long wait.sorry!
Well my brother is now making strange noises downstairs and I better go and see what's up so I'll see you all later!