Legend of Zelda 4
CH.4: One down, two to go
Link awoke in a bed and found Andy asleep near a fire place. "You hungry young one?" Link saw an old lady walk by with a good pie of…apple. Link got out of bed and sat down to eat.
"Ah I see the young hero has awakened," the librarian said as he came into the room. He seemed to be carrying the green book that was on the high shelf, out of all the others that one seemed the most important. Rubbing his head he remembered the fire and that's it. Link checked for his pendant and found it. "I was looking over the book and found a scroll telling of a pray that will move the three heads. I think it has to do with the palace in the desert. Sahasrahla said something about a pendant."
"Yeah I think it's the pendant of power. The desert is said to have many fierce creatures and scavenging vultures. Is there a way around?" The librarian shook his head and Link thought harder. By this time Andy awoke with a yawn and a yearning for food.
"Boy am I starved, is that pie?" Link eyed the kid, but found a short break was probably suitable for now. Link bit into the apple pie and leaned in his chair. The old lady screamed and Link reached for his sword, to his own amazement he nearly fainted. The elder Sahasrahla stood in the doorway wearing his same clothes.
"Wife are you ok?" Link was amazed at how the elder called his partner in life wife. Sahasrahla noticed Link and gave him a crooked grin. "Are you stumped on where to go?"
"No…yes," Link said not sure. Andy hugged the elder and ran to the librarian to help on a project. "I came here to find the king's men then my anger gave in and the strange pendant began to glow. I quickly got rid of them to find some bomb off setting the library on fire. I rescued the librarian and next minute I awoke here. Now where do I go?" Andy came back to show a slip of paper to which Sahasrahla mumbled.
"Go through the desert and go to the rock slab where Hylian writing is. Make a prayer, then enter and find the gloves of power. To beat the Moldorns outrun them or stab at their heads. If neither works try to avoid going too deep into the desert."
"Pendant of power here I come!" Link left the house and made his way to a grassy field. Guards launched arrows at him and popped out in ambush. Link cut the grass and got his boots wet to avoid arrows. The desert came in to view and Link took caution not to go too deep. Suddenly a Moldorn popped out and Link shoved his sword into it. The sandy monster vanished and Link made it to the slab of rock. He pulled out the book of Mudora and translated:
make a prayer of good heart
to open the way forward
"I pray for the land of Hyrule to be rid of the infestations bestowed upon it and that all to return to that for which it was." The three monstrous heads moved aside to reveal a stairway. Link traveled in and found a statue with a rotating eye and creatures that arose from the sand. The eye spotted him and sent a laser at him; Link ran and felt the heat behind him. He came into a room full of canon balls and with the Pegasus boots rushed to the big key. In the neighboring room he found the map and further along a compass. Once he had the silver gauntlets he was able to lift stones that he never had done before. It came in handy when he found a second entrance. "This is too long!" Link leaned against the wall and took a breather, then he headed deeper into the palace. After a long twist Link made it to the chamber of the boss. As he stepped in he saw nothing, but as he stood in the middle the sand shifted beneath his boots.
"The shift of sand can only cause more unrest for the one above," a growl of a voice said. Link covered his ears when he heard a loud roar, but it appeared to be coming from three corners of the room. The ground popped open and three huge Lanmolas came at him. Link swung at one head and found the total damage minimum. Rocks were shooting in four corners and each Lanmola headed in separate directions. Remembering the sword spin Link held his sword and waited for an Lanmola, then when one came near him he released. The damage did double and soon he was done with two. The last one made short dives and entrances keeping Link moving. Finally after an exhausting run about Link struck down the Lanmola and received the Pendant of Power. Filled with hope Link made his way to the librarian's home to find it broken up. Link rushed in and found the librarian cut up bad and Sahasrahla frustrated.
"Link they took Andy! They said something about drowning him in Zora's river. You must rescue him before it's too late," he said. Link rushed out and ran with speed of the Pegasus boots to the bridge. His fury was great and any guard that wished to push his luck received a passing blow. Once across he lifted up a few pebbles then ran to the witch's shop.
"Andy!" Link's heart ached and his feet felt rubbery and near collapse. The boulder crashed against the wall and Link made it to the river. These creatures of sea popped out and Link sank them. He came to a ledge and saw Andy nearing the edge; pushed by two red soldiers. "Hey don't push your luck!"
"Hey if it isn't the wanted kidnapper, and to think all we had to do was threaten a young child's life to get you here. If you want this kid; then hope you can swim." The guard pushed Andy over, and Link took after and felt the water pass his body. He kicked and swam, but he began to loose air and soon his focus of light vanished.
"Are you ok little man?" Link's focus cleared and he saw a blue scaly creature. He reached for his sword but found his strength too weak. "When I saw your body I thought you were food, but since you wore no armor I reconsidered. Don't you worry; your friend is ok and well refreshed. I still can't understand how you sank though."
"I can't swim; you see it goes back to my uncle who told me about the Hylian curse. It even goes back to my mom and dad who feared the water above all else. I guess I really never gave much thought to it, until my attempt to save Andy."
"You are very weird, but you are also very truthful. We Zora control the water and the portals which take us to different parts of Hyrule. I have here two flippers which will help any, including yourself, swim like a pro. I'll cheapen it for you, only 500 rupees." Link felt his mouth drop at the price.
"Let me get this straight…you want 500 rupees for flippers?" The Zora nodded its sagely head and Link shook his head. "Well it that's as cheap as it will get, I suppose there is no other way." Link opened his wallet and forked over his long saved allowance to the Zora. When he sat to put them on he saw Andy experimenting with his own. "Hey Andy, aren't those too big for you?"
"Well…there big enough for me! Hey mister Zora have you heard anything about Death Mountain? My friend here wishes to get a pendant of some kind so he can get the evil bane…you know the weapon of legends past."
"Death Mountain is no place to be exploring without proper safety, then again you dived into Zora water, ok I'll tell you all I know. Located above Death Mountain is the Tower of Hera where the legendary Moon Pearl is hidden. Men of various braveness tried to get the "Golden Power," but they were transported to the Dark World and transformed into what was in their heart. A thief called Ganon tried to get the Golden Power; he succeeded.
"His form changed and to finish his job he got the help of a wizard named Agahnim. The Moon Pearl can protect those who go to the Dark World, which means their shape stays normal. This is all I know." Link nodded and gave his thanks and headed down the river with Andy. Andy trailed behind and Link asked why.
"This may be our last time to talk together. You've been sort of an idle to me and the fact that you saved me when no one else would proves it even more. Once you get the third pendant it will be off to the Lost Woods to pull out the master sword. I'm sorry for doubting you and hope that over time you will forgive me." Andy said sadly.
"Don't worry about what's to come, only worry about now and what you do with this moment. I forgive you and hope that once reigns over Hyrule we can meet again," Link said feeling his own eyes get misty. Andy's eyes were wet and Link hugged him hard, once they were standing on land. Their paths separated near the witch's hut and Link made his way to his final pendant. An old craggy looking witch stopped him. She was small and wore wrinkled clothing and had a big nose. "Can I-?"
"Yes you can! My assistant went off into the Lost Woods to get mushroom, and got lost himself. Find him and watch out for the forest thief," she said. Link tried speaking, but the witch had vanished in thin air. Link did more traveling and came upon an opening and a hut. Two lumberjacks were cutting at tree and noticed Link. Both stopped in their work.
"Link I haven't seen you since your uncle brought you here for us to baby sit. You've grown up quite a lot and already you have that Hylian look. What can we do for you?"
"I need directions to the Lost Woods. Do you know which direction it is?" The twin lumberjack put down his end of the saw and led Link to the forest clearing. "So…it's right here?"
"Yep, Link be careful in there, the forest has grown gloomier and a fog has blown in. where's your uncle?" Link collapsed to the forest floor on his knees and for once he had nothing to say. All he could see was the palace corridor and his uncle with all those cuts. The lumberjack understood and patted Link's shoulder. "Well I guess I'll see ya."
"Something feels weird about this tree," the other lumberjack said. The twin picked up his saw and continued, not realizing that the tree was glowing yellow.
Agahnim paced the balcony waiting for his master to call. The moon was darkening and it was almost time to send Zelda over to the Dark World. Clouds were forming together and a dark monstrous shape stood among them.
"Agahnim the time draws nearer until you send the princess over. Soon I will control both Light and Dark Worlds and no one will stop me. You still must have Zelda and to do it you must kill the sage. Hasten your efforts and once all is done, you too will have ultimate power."
"I will succeed master," Agahnim said. The wizard eyed the fleeing clouds and made a snap decision. "Guards make haste and head to the sanctuary. The time draws near for Princess Zelda's last days in Hyrule!" The guards did a salute and left down the stairs. Agahnim teleported down to the throne room and sat in the king's chair. Agahnim sprung as his guards brought in a old man and a screaming kid. It was the elder Sahasrahla!
"So, it is you who has been spreading havoc over Hyrule. It will only be time until you have your downfall and the hero fulfills his destiny!" A guard punched him and the elder fell limp. The kid kicked harder and eventually pulled a sword free. All the guards broke loose and tackled him, but not before the kid had killed one guard. Agahnim sent lightning into the kid and threw him into the wall. The boy also fell limp and the wizard grinned. Only a few more hours.
"Take them to the dungeon and let them suffer. The rest of you bring me Zelda!" The guards bowed and left and Agahnim looked back at the moon.
The forest was dark and gloomy and Link kept bumping into trees and electric fish. He held his shield ready for a defensive move then quickly slice them down with his sword. He soon came upon a hut in the shape of a tree and found a man in old clothes and frowned. "What do you want?"
"I'm looking for an assistant who works for the…witch near Zora's river. Do you know where I can find him?" The thief eyed him suspiciously and made a lunge at Link. Link stepped back and raised his shield, to be surprised the thief fought with a stick. The stick was strong and the thief fought with strength, rather then smarts. Link dodged the attacks and attacked with his sword. The stick finally broke under Link's blade and the thief fell down. "Where is the assistant?"
"Ok, I hid him in my hut. He was out there inspecting a mushroom and I tried to rob him. He sprayed some dust on my nose causing it to grow fat. I tied him up and for your information I caused him no harm. You going to pay-."
"No, what've done will pay you dearly, in another life any way. Release the assistant and maybe your life will be spared. Since I'm here, where can I find Death Mountain?"
"There's a cave with a huge boulder, if you can lift it then follow the path and avoid the holes." Link followed the thief into the hut and found the assistant tied up.
"You ok?" The assistant got to his feet and let the ropes that had once held him fall. "Your boss wanted me to find you."
"Is that so? Well that is very caring of her, especially when she is in a grumpy mood. For your time I have made a dust that can change many enemies into funny shapes. I created it while mixing mushrooms in with some unknown chemical. I must hurry before I'm fired, see ya." Link glared at the thief and made his way out and followed a path to a sign:
"Do not enter without
the King's permission."
"Zelda is good enough," Link sighed. With the silver gauntlets Link tossed the boulder aside and entered. The cave was dark and Link had to use his lamp to see hidden holes and many bats. He soon came upon a old man leaning on a can signaling him. "Are you lost?"
"Yes I am young man. If you'd be so kind as to let me follow you I'm sure it will be worth your time." So the old man followed him down and around the cave until they came to a turn. "You know I had a grand daughter your age, she was a bright learner and had much potential. She was a maiden and was captured by Agahnim and sent into the Dark World. Everyday the evil forces tear at the Light World and Ganon becomes stronger. Like a friend of mine I too believe a hero will arise and slay Ganon." They made it into the sunlight and the old man walked to a cave entrance. He gave Link a mirror that was said to transport a person from the light to the dark. Then he left.
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