Chapter 1: So Much for Free
Sweat slid down his brow,he could see his breath disappearing in the wind that was hitting his face.The dark trees and ground were black blurs to him,his mind raced with fear and excitement,he still couldn't believe he finally left;after all these years but apart of his mind was shouting at him to go back! how could abandon your future people! what would they think of you! go back!.
He raced on becoming one with his horse,he had to run from those questions.
In the darkness of the cold night he saw a faint spark of fire.drawing closer he saw that it was torch being held by a tall figure,he slowed down seeing two more stand beside him,there torches revealed the men as soldiers,they seemed to give him no chose but to stop.
He Eased the his horse roughly trying not to hit the men,once stopped he greeted them warmly even thought his heart was leaping.
"Good Evening Gentlemen,I was wondering where the next town is"
"You be in luck lad you just entered the town Shadwell" the grease soldier said showing a grey smile.
Link's elvin ears could sence the movements of the other two on either side of him.there surrounding me he thought not taking his eyes off the first man.
"something wrong lad," he said stepping closer,the horse nerviously nieghed.
"Shh its ok Epona,no sir theres nothing wrong just tired from a long day riding,well I better be going," he assured smiling.
"Aye sure thing Lad," he moved aside.
Link didn't move yet instead he leaped down from epona and gave her a quick rub,this surprised the men.I can't let them take me Link thought in one swift motion slapped eponas backside;she reared up and toke off.the men backed up,there attention drown away giving Link time to swifly punch one in the stomach,back kick another then finally elbow the last.
Link let out a sigh of relief but it didn't last long when more soldiers rode up.
"Thank goodness these men were about t...," Link didn't finish his sentence when a soldier punched his stomach hard making him drop to his knees sucking for air.
"B-but w-why," he gasped.
The soldiers who hit him stood over him,link could see him grinning as well as the others on horseback,watching.
"You must be a stranger boy,everyone knows that when entering Shadwell theres a fee to pay and we collect," He snorted.
what have I gotten myself into! why did I leave! I should have stayed! Idiot! he mentally kicked himself.
"Hey Cap-ain he horse got away," one said.
"Ah! will get it later,get the others up," he shouted.
Link could feel the pain leaving replacing with anger,he slowly started to get up when the Captain turned back and kicked him in the face,Link saw a flash of white when he hit the ground again,he tasted blood.
"where do you think your going boy! your under arrest and going to prison," the captain sneered.
"w-what! what did I do," he shouted.
"what did you do? you assulted officers thats what! laddies take him away," he started walking away when the rest ran past laughing.
Link knew if he fought back that would make things worse not that they couldn't already he thoughtso he let the darkness take him.