Consequences of a promise chapter 2
Link face paled at the mention of the gem 'The Zora sapphire, that gem that Ruto gave me… that thing's still in the temple of time. I can't go back empty handed she'll kill me… but Zelda's their as well so I can't use her as an excuse either hmmm' he pondered over his options carefully while the small Zoran grew more and more impatient
"You do understand the urgency of this? If you would gather your things and meet me at the city limits!" the Zora said through grit teeth before storming off through the crowd, Link gave out a physical sigh of relief 'how can I face off against dragons, demons and evil sorcerers but any mention of a girl and I freeze up like an idiot?' sulkily he walked away from the stalls that had so keenly held his interest just moments before and toward the temple of time kicking pebbles and trash as he went barely noticing the shadow clad figure peering from the darkness of the alley
Standing in front of the majestic doors of the temple brought back lots of memories, even after all this time it still looked the same and still as dead as ever. Pushing open the doors he walked in the cavernous halls of the empty temple echoed each footstep as he walked to the pedestal that still held three shining jewels; one red, another green and the last a dark blue sapphire each he'd spent so long and tried so hard to acquire and now look at them… set like Damn museum pieces, gathering dust in a forgotten temple that no-one visits in remembrance of a hero in a tale never to be told. Links brow furrowed as his rage boiled to a peak the image of the Tri-force of courage burned brightly on his hand casting twisted shadows in the once peaceful hall. Losing to his rage Link couldn't bear to look at his forgotten legacy he blinked and the once soft and gentle Aquamarine eyes were replaced by burning crimson pupils on a black eye loosing a feral roar Link brought his fist down hard onto the pedestal in a blurred strike causing the smooth marble surface to erupt in a shower of broken chips, Link let out another deathly scream as the light of the Tri-force erupted in waves of magical energy each cutting swathes of light into the pillars like a knife through paper, gauging lines out were once was stone. As the waves reached their peak Link grabbed the three gems and walked calmly out of the building with his eyes closed to the destruction through a shower of broken glass. Once clear of the room and with his magic now spent the Tri-force of courage on his hand dimmed and the slam of the temple doors was all that was needed for the once mighty pillars to give way under the strain, bringing the walls down in a cloud of debris. By the time the city Guards had reached the temple all that stood was a single pillar surrounded by rubble. Cries could be heard as orders were given and people were questioned as palace security prepared for the worse, by then though they were too late the culprit was far from their grasp behind the heavy gates of the city Link had long since set his saddle and had rode out to meet Krell in the fields of Hyrule.
"Are you finally ready?" growled the grumpy Zoran. He hated being away from his home and family away from the cool refreshing waters and hated even more the people of the dry world, needless to say this task demeaned him greatly and waiting on this Hylian was driving him insane
"All set" Link gave a broad smile as he patted the sack that held all his worldly belongings. With a soft touch he guided Epona towards him, Krell stood with a practiced military air aside a large coral coach ushering him in. Link grimaced at the prospect of riding in that gaudy vehicle the pink coral seemed to swirl with its highlights of yellow and orange of sickening variety, he swore if he had to look at it any longer he'd throw up "Urgh I don't have to ride in that do I?" Krell turned and stared at the coach examining it closely and seeing no damage he turned back to Link
"I fail to see what's wrong this is our finest coach and it's in perfect condition!" he said with a huff every sentence this Hlyian spoke infuriated him more
"Let me guess… It's Ruto's right?" stunned he just blinked twice before speaking
"IT'S PRINCESS RUTO TO YOU! Ahem how could you tell anyway?" Link gave a sideward glance to the colour scheme
"An educated guess… would you mind if I just rode my horse?" words couldn't describe the relief Krell felt at this proposal, the sheer thought of a non-Zoran riding in a Zora coach… the princesses coach no less, made him sick to his stomach and with all the ease of a politician he spoke as if he was doing Link a favour
"The coach would be far more comfortable but If you insist you can but if anyone asks it was your decision. What pray tell is going on in the city?" Link looked over his shoulder at Hyrule castle before shrugging
"Probably trying to redecorate the temple for a wedding or something" he said with a smirk Krell muttered something under his breath and even with Links pointed ears he couldn't make it out but it vaguely sounded like 'damn stupid Hylians couldn't find a fish in a barrel ' before he climbed onto the drivers seat of the gaudy coach "lets go if we hurry maybe we can get there before nightfall" Link shouted at the driver before galloping off toward the Zora kingdom after a few choice words spoken under his breath Krell drove the carriage after Link who was now but a silhouette in the distance
"Damn Hylians!"