Legend of Zelda 2

Ch. II Seeking the elder

Link set off for the three pendants of virtue and with his heart beating bravely he challenged any danger that stood in his way. He held the map in his hands and followed the roads indicated that would lead him to Kakariko town. He came upon a mysterious forest and heard a faint tune. Link set off deeper into the forest and came upon a meadow filled with animals and a little boy playing the flute. Link himself was entranced in the melody and walked over to watch him.

"Hey I was wondering…" The animals scattered off and the little boy vanished in thin air. Link awoke and found himself alone again. Link walked along the dirt roads and found two soldiers heading his way. Link smiled with joy and rushed forward, but his feet stopped when he saw the eyes. It seemed like they were not theirs selves and under control.

"It's him! The boy on the poster matches the face of this boy. Sir, remain calm and come with us," the soldier said. Link saw the sword and realized they wanted to take him to the dungeons. Pulling out his own sword he fought the soldiers, both at a time, and when done a dust flew over them. Straightening his green tunic he set off for the town. The hills were too high and Link was panting when he reached the top. Kakariko town was the biggest town in Hyrule and had many refreshers and weapons to buy. A lady with brown hair noticed him and her eyes welled up in tears.

"Don't hurt me please! Guards, guards it's him, the boy who kidnapped Princess Zelda." She rushed inside and Link stood there confused, until another pair of guards came at him. Link again attacked with offense and had the guards down in a heap when he was done. He leaned on his sword trying to put the puzzle together, when a young lad of 10 came to him; Link saw him.

"Hey mister that was an amazing battle! With the swords and fighting, you seemed invincible. By the way, my name is Andy. Rumor has it you kidnapped Zelda."

"I did not!" Link stood up and picked up his sword; in all his frustration he broke the tip of his sword. Sadly he sat down saying, "there goes my line of offense." Andy looked up puzzled and had an idea. Link didn't realize it because he was moping.

"Mister I know who can help you with your sword. These two dwarves at the Smithy can fix any pointed weapon. Though their in a heap of trouble because they didn't sharpen a guard's weapon. Now the two of them are under house arrest."

"If it'll fix my sword," Link said. He followed the youth to the Smithy house where he found 10 guards. In the window, stood two dwarves; both wearing worn out expressions. Link stepped into the clearing and met the lead guard. "Hi I was-"

"Back off elf, or else! This is the king's business and all those who interfere will face a 5 rupee fine. You look familiar," he said. Suddenly a figure in wizard clothing came out wearing a sour expression. He seemed familiar…

"Destroy them if they don't cooperate and when they oblige burn the house down." Agahnim walked past the guard and bumped into a startled Link. "People who stand in my way regret they ever came across me," he said. He raised both his hands and blue lightning came out of his palms and into Link. Link cried out and felt his body leave the ground. Agahnim threw him into a tree and nodded in satisfaction. With a sweep of his cape he left.

"Mister are you ok?" The boy stood next to the crumpled form and remembered the dwarven smiths. He rushed up the steps and unlocked the door. "This man needs help." The dwarves rushed to the fallen hero and tried their best to carry him to their house. Once inside the dwarves asked questions.

"Where did you come from?" "Who is he?" "Does he have a family to contact?" "What happened?" The young boy tried his best to fill them in on the fight and the rude king of evil.

"We were coming here to ask if you can fix this." The young boy picked up the handle of the young man's weapon. The dwarves took some time before answering.

"The sword is in bad shape, can be fixed in 2 days. In the meantime stay with him and try to keep him out of a coma," they said looking at the sweating young man. Andy sat by the young man who he now found out was no older then 17. He wore a green pointy hat, green tunic, brown shoes, and had a sheath; badly burnt. His eyes were blue and his ears were pointed…sort of like a Hylian. Saharasla told him of an ancient race that fought wars, held peace, and could hear telepathic messages. The first time he saw this young man was during a camping trip, or casual walk. It was slim this boyish man was the same person.

"Hey mister, sorry for the way I acted. You're the first Hylian I've ever seen and I was quite startled by the fight and blood. My name is Andy and right now I'm trying to keep Saharasla's hideout a secret. You must be a good guy…and you must be a knight of peace! If you wake up, Saharasla is hidden near the East palace. I've got to go now, see you later."

"Good morning," the dwarves sang. Link rubbed his head and noticed the boy was gone. He quickly forgot when he saw his sword brand new. "Sorry for the 2 day delay mister Link. We are grateful for what you and Andy did and if our service is ever needed again, call on us." Link nodded and headed east, for some reason he knew it was the right direction to go. The dwarves waved and then the older one snapped a finger. The younger dwarf frowned at him.

"I left my axe down by the library! I'll go get it and then we can start on the secret project." The eldest dwarf walked for a considerable time until he saw his weapon stuck in some odd rock. He pulled hard and once he had his weapon out a mysterious blue pad appeared. "Strange, what weird happening is this?" The dwarf stepped in and disappeared from Hyrule to a more devastated land full of monsters and weird happenings. It so happened the dwarf was behind four rocks that looked unmovable. His appearance was toadyish and his axe was no where to be found. The dwarf sat on the ground ribbiting and he felt horrible for traveling alone. How would his partner work without another blade? The sky was purple and the grass was yellow. The pad of mystery he stepped on was no ordinary pad; it was a transport to another word.

Link swung his sword and found the blade stable enough for battle. His travels brought him to a bridge where two soldiers patrolled. What shocked him was the youth he met in Kakariko was inching across the bridge. He gripped his sword tighter and questioned his judgment in right and wrong. The lad did save him and even pointed him in the right direction. Rushing onto the bridge Link raised his sword and readied his weapon. "Halt…scum!"

"Hey look it's the slime we met in the village. Shall we teach this brat some manners?" The soldiers engaged in combat and Link raised his shield to avoid a vertical slice. Link round house kicked the blue solider over the bridge and sliced down the other. The boy was gone.

"The kid has brains," Link said. He made it to a maze where enemies ranged from round balls spitting pellets to statues that awoke by your appearance. Figuring the lone house belonged to Sahasrahla Link jumped down.

"I told you he'd come," Andy said. Link smiled at they boy and his mouth gaped at an old man. He had a white beard and wore an orange robe. His elderly eyes took him in and they widened in amazement. Andy looked at Link too, not really understanding what took place.

"So you're the person responsible for Andy's safety? You are quite brave to take on Aghanim's soldiers, for one your age. If you're curious about the pendants and master sword, please come in." Link followed the old man and boy into the house and was amazed at the simplicity of it all. "Long ago there were 7 wise men who protected the ancient golden power known as the Triforce. They were slowly wiped out during the dark war and, well we need new protectors. 7 maidens were chosen, alas they too fell, but instead of death they were captured!

"Ganon and Agahnim worked together; Agahnim sent the maidens to the dark world, while Ganon used their powers to rule. At the castle the king was rid of and Agahnim took control and reigned over Hyrule. You saved Zelda and stalled Agahnim from doing his master's biddings. You must retrieve the 3 pendants of Virtue-Courage, Power, and Wisdom. Once you have all three travel to the lost woods and pull the master sword of legends past out."

"Pendants of Virtue? Master sword of legends past? Why me? I just rescued a princess and got my butt burnt by a wizard, how do you expect me to be this grand hero?"

"You are a Hylian and have much royal blood in you. Your uncle didn't want you to be part of the royal goings and your family's jobs. It was a dangerous time and what happened to your parents remains a very dark secret. All I could say is that they were caught doing an illegal act; something that ticked Agahnim off. If Zelda is sent into the dark world he will rule both and Hyrule will be a wasteland. You must not fail!"

"Fine…ok. Just point me in the right direction," he said. Once outside, Saharasla pointed to a building that was locked. Link frowned, but felt better when it opened up.

"When you have the pendant of Courage, please see me for a special present. It will help you in your long journey to save Zelda and foil Agahnim's plans."

"I'll see you around Link," Andy said. Link patted the boy on the head and traveled up the long stairs. His legs ached and his mouth was dry from all of the walking. This was it, his first challenge-his first test.