Chapter 6: Help Comes From Beings Large and Small

We finally came back from the woods, and after seeing them almost all day, I THANK THE GODDESSES! Too much of a natural thing is a horrible thing. As soon as we arrived back, we were greeted in open arms. Well, the princess was.

"Oh, my daughter, thank the goddesses you're okay!" Since his daughter was back, he was of course ecstatic in every way possible. This reunion reminded me of the last time I actually saw Sis…no, I can't think about that. Not right now. I can only pray that she is safe.

"Dad, I wouldn't be here if it was for those two."

She then pointed to both me and Coorae. Finally, I could get recognized for the work that I had done. This had never happened in the Hylian Army. So, even though the recognition that we both got was very minute, I was very happy, and wanted even more of this feeling.

"Oh yes, Evan, you're free to go.," I was glad, because Coorae would finally let me out of these wretched shackles!

He solemnly agreed, since it was the orders of the king, and I was free to move. I was about to leave this wretched forest and hoped that I would never have to see this evil woodland again, but then I remembered the sole reason that I even came to this place, so I rushed back.

However, the door that I needed to access was locked since it was the middle of the night, and it was time for the Dekus to rest from the tense situation that they had felt for the past few days. I was trapped. I dare not go into the territory of the Kokiri without a negotiator, so I had to sneak into the palace, which turned out to be a very big mistake.

I looked around the palace, and noticed a small opening that I child could call through. Being the only opening, I had to make a fool of my self. About a half hour later, I was through. But I wasn't done yet. Palace guards were everywhere. Me only having a sword, I was screwed if I was caught. I had to use ninja-like reflexes that I don't have. I actually managed to sneak around the east gardens using some gymnastic skills I learned while I was in the training that was required for my knighthood. I was caught at the end, though and was sent BACK to the dungeons. It was the same scenario as last time, but I spent a whole night in the dungeon, before the king had released me. This time, he was REALLY pissed, and I had had to face the tip of his fury…

"WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE!" It was just as I had predicted. He was very furious.

"Well…um, your majesty, I just needed a chance to explain my situation."

"Hmmm…it seems like this cannot wait till tomorrow, so you are free to speak. Start whenever you wish."

I explained everything. The war, Onox, my revenge, the whole shebang! He understood it all. He knew the pain and actually cared about how his soldiers felt. He too, as almost every leader in Hyrule did, wanted this war to end. The only problem is that he didn't know how he could end it.

"Yes, I agree with you. This war should end, and you seem like the only possible Hylian who actually gives a damn in doing so! However, with Onox and Veran not cooperating with everyone else's wishes, how do you propose in doing so?" None of the leaders were familiar with my "share the pain" strategy, so I had to tell him all about it.

"Well," I replied. "In order to take down a power, all of the minorities must come together to resist the oppressing force, no? Well, how about we get together all of the other civilizations in Hyrule together, not necessarily everyone, but, just like one person to do their share to help out in this righteous cause?"

"Well, I do not like your strategy, seeing as that, oh, let's say, 8 or 9 people versus the entire Hylian Army, along with the Shiekah, would be quite a futile force. However, seeing as that no one else had proposed a plan, and I do want to get my rest…Sir Harkinian, you will get your wish. Leaffoot, come hither!"

Out stepped Coorae, with seeds in one hand and a spear in the other.

"Yes, sir?"

"Coorae, I'm putting you under the wings of Evan Harkinian. He's doing a bold thing in order to get rid of the opposition forces, which are his own people. And, in order to assist him, I need my boldest soldier to go help him. Do you yourself believe that you are the boldest soldier there is!" The Deku King was talking in a very aggressive and boisterous tone.

"YES!"

"Then follow Harkinian and prove that you are my boldest knight!"

"I will," He responded solemnly, showing barely any emotion whatsoever.

So, finally, the first part of my quest has started without a hitch. However, since I just fought a battle and had killed some Kokiri, the next part would be oh so difficult…