Chap. 6
Divide and Conquer
"Wait a minute.. Did you say this was Gannondorf?" Raven cried out in disbelief. "But is he not the evil being you told us of?" Starfire asked, staring right at Link. The Hero of Time tried to composer himself. "Listen I know that this is a shock…." "A shock?" Brett screeched, his voice tinged with anger and fear. "Oh this is much worse then that. Link, Zelda, what in the name of God were you thinking? You two above all people should know what he's capable of. What would possibly let you think letting him loose was a good idea?" Link held his out his open hands, trying to calm the Elemental. "I don't like it either, but we didn't have a choice." "I'd say not choosing to let this thing out of Hell was also an option!" Brett yelled back. At this point, Zelda stepped in front of Link. Turning to face Brett, she spoke, with the tone of a queen. "I understand your anger, but you will give us a chance to explain." Brett's eyes narrowed, but he motioned for them to speak anyway. Link asked Rula to step outside for a moment, and then Zleda started to speak.
"Majora's power has grown considerably. We were not sure that we could defeat him, even if we had obtained the aid of the Knights." Zelda began. "The only thing that we knew could destroy him was the Triforce." "But it's been broken up for sixty years!" Brett interrupted. "The only way for it to rejoin is if all three bearers are united, heart and soul, in a single just goal." Zelda waved her hand in the air, as if to indicate she knew this. "True, but having all three parts, even separated on out side was the only way we could even consider this attack." "But this is crazy! Gannondorf will never help us. He hates you two more then anything!" "He will not have a choice. His own emblem will bind him." Brett's eyebrows raised quizzically, as Zelda explained. "Gannondorf has the Triforce of Power, but Power is empty and needs to be shaped. The Sages and I believe that Courage and Wisdom will allow Link and myself to control the Triforce within Gannondorf." "And what if you're wrong?" the bat pressed. "What if you can't control him and he gets loose? Dammit Zelda, I did not bring my friends here to watch them die from your stupidity!"
At this, a gasp could be heard from Starfire, as Zelda's face became dark. But this time, Link stepped to the front. "Nightstalker, we know the danger. As you said, we know of Gannondorf's evil more then anyone. But do you think, knowing that evil, we would release if we did not think we could control him?" Brett stood silent for a moment, contemplating Link's words. Finally, he spoke, "All right. But if he hurts any of my friends, I will hunt him down like the animal he is, and then, Hero of Time or not, I'll come after you for releasing him." Link considered that a moment, then said, "You must truly care about them, to make such a vow." "They're all the family I have right now." was the bat's answer. At that, Raven pulled her hood up even further, but no one seemed to notice. Turning back to Gannondorf, Brett said, "Let's wake him up. I want to make sure that this whole idea works." "All right." Zelda replied, as she walked up to the unconscious Gerudo King. Placing her hands onto his forehead, she mumbled strange words. Gannondorf's head began to glow, as he slowly began to awaken. At the same time, Link and Brett both drew their swords, as Starfire and Raven readied their powers.
Gannondorf's head shook, as he attempted to clear his mind. Slowly, he looked around, then in a gruff, dark-sounding voice, he spoke; "The fortress? I am home? How did I…" But at that moment, he saw Link and Zelda, and his mind fully snapped back. "YOU!!" he roared. Rearing back, he snapped the chains that held him, than black energy gathered into his hands. The others prepared to attack, but Link and Zelda held up their right hands. The image of a golden triangle appeared on the backs of their hands, and at that moment, another appeared on Gannondorf's. The Heroes' faces contorted, and suddenly the black energy shot into Gannondorf's hands and through his body, causing him to scream and writhe on the floor in pain. They kept it up for a few moments more, then they dropped their hands, and the energy disappeared. As Gannondorf lay on the floor, still shuddering, Link knelt down and pressed his blade against the villain's neck. "It's good to see you too." he said. "So this… is what you do… for fun now?" Gannondorf wheezed. "Torturing? I… would have… expected better." Giving a grim smile, Link answered, "If I had taken it up, you would have been summoned long ago. But for the moment, we have need for you." "Oh? Me.. or the power… within me?" "Perceptive as always." Link said. "But it's really quite simple. You are going to help us with our little problem, or else Zelda and I will spend every waking moment turning your power against you, until you die and the Triforce of Power leaves you." "Do you think I believe that?" the villain laughed, as his strength began to come back. "No one would blame us, and the gods would certainly like their Triforce back. If you'd like though, we could just send you back." Link answered.
Gannondorf's eyes narrowed, but he responded, "Very well." The Gerudo rose to his feet, and then looked Link in the eyes. "What will I receive for helping you?" he demanded. "Help us, and the Mages will grant you eternal sleep, away from the Evil Realm." was Link's reply. The two old foes stared at each other for a moment, then Gannondorf turned on his heel and stepped towards the door. But first, he was met by Brett. "Who are you?" the Gerudo King sneered. "Nightstalker, Knight of Shadow and representative of Impa." was the reply. Brett finished by saying, "I'll be watching you.". "I'm sure." Gannondorf said sarcastically. Then noticing Starfire and Raven, he called to Link, "I see you still know how to use those boyish good looks Link." "Don't." Raven said from within the folds of her hood. Gannondorf darkly smiled, but said nothing more.
"Man, what's taking those guys so long?" Beast Boy muttered. "Oh quit complaining." said Nelson, as he played the next hand in his card game with the Gerudos and Milhouse. "Yeah man, you're starting give me a headache, and I only have half an organic brain." Agreed Cyborg. "You're just saying that cause they'll talk to you." Beast Boy snapped. Indeed, the Titans and B.R.A.T.S had found similar interests with the Gerudos. Robin and Cyborg were discussing the warriors' fighting techniques and Bart was learning about their 'other hobby.' Martin and Ralph were explaining their world to the Gerudos and Nelson had introduced them to poker. However, they would not talk to Beast Boy, explaining they had some sort of problem with the color green. Therefore, he was bored put of his mind and was waiting impatiently for something to happen.
Thankfully, he didn't have any longer to wait. The fortress doors swung open and the others walked out. "Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting?" Beast Boy yelled as he came up to meet them. He would've said more, but he suddenly froze. Walking with them was a tall, brown skinned man, dressed in black armor. His eyes gleamed dangerously as they looked down on him. Beast Boy stood there, in utter terror, until the man said, "This is what I have to work with?" "Hey, what's that supposed to mean you big… uh.. stupid guy?" The big man's eyebrows raised, and looking to the sky, he said, "I'm going right back to hell."
After introductions were made, (though non too warmly) Link unfolded a map of Hyrule and had everyone gather around it. "The Temples are spread out in each section of Hyrule." He explained, pointing to each one on the map. "To get to them, we'll have to split up and take them in five teams. I'll head to the Forest Temple , since I know the area best. Gannondorf, since the demon there is a ghost of you, you're coming as well. Starfire will also join us, since her flight abilities will prove most important. Robin, your climbing prowess will be invaluable in the Fire Temple, as well as Nelson's immunity to flame and Millhouses' sonics. Beast Boy, since you can breathe under water you'll go to the Water Temple along with Ralph and Martin. Ice and lightning should be a very effective combination there. Nighstalker, you've probably already guessed, but you're going to the Shadow Temple. Raven and Bart will go with you, since she understands shadow, and his grapple should be useful. Finally, Zelda your magic will be needed in the Spirit Temple. Cyborg, you'll go with her." Rolling up the map, Link said, "We'll be leaving in an hour. I'll tell you as much as I can about the Temples, then we'll pack up and start moving."
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