Legend of Zelda 6
Authors note: So far as a recap Link has retrieved the three pendants of virtue and has watched Zelda transported to the Dark World. Then he confronted the evil wizard, only to be transported himself to the land of darkness. Wow and I haven't even reached the end, Link has a long way to go before he finally sees Hyrule in peace. I should do these author notes more often, but sometimes things don't happen the way we plan. Just like Link's predicament. Review if you choose to as well.
CH.6: The monkey leads the way
Link climbed down all the steps of the pyramid and was near collapsing when he came upon two Cyclops. They wore grenade casings around them and each had massive arms. Link turned left and saw pig like soldiers carrying spears. "Hi…I'm Link."
"It doesn't matter who you are, it only matters what you carry." Link grabbed at his pouch full of rupees and forgot he still had some leftover from his bought slippers. "Care to share?"
"Not really. You see I need these rupees to buy supplies for my quest and since you don't need supplies, I really see no reason why." The big Cyclops picked off one of his bombs and held it in his meaty palm. The pig like soldiers bent their arms back preparing to launch spears. Link put his sword away and raised his shield; the monsters attacked! The bomb blew his shield apart and sent Link rolling in the grass. His face was cut and his legs were burnt. The smoke screen gave him enough time to escape. Limping away Link came upon a cave with a huge fairy. Collapsing on the spot Link felt like some shut eye.
"Rest now hero and we will ease your worries and pain away," she said. Some fairies hovered above him and flapped their wings; only one fairy went so far as to kiss his face. "Daisy back off!"
"I only wish to kiss his face because he is doing us all this big favor and mission. He needs a little encouragement or so."
"Yes he does, but not by a kiss. We are to only heal by our wings, not by a kiss. Besides it should be by one he loves and has sworn to rescue. Now go join your sisters and practice your magic."
"Yes mom," Daisy said. Link awoke to see his wounds gone and noticed the heavenly figure in the water. Did he actually make it?
"Young hero, your next destination is the Palace of Darkness where the first maiden is located. Do not lose faith and soon you will save Hyrule and get your long deserved rest. Do not worry about Zelda; she will be safe until you get to her. Now hurry on."
"Thanks," Link said. Safe until you get to her? It seemed as though the fairy didn't have much hope for him. He had no shield and his only weapon was the master sword. There were a few he picked up like the ice rod, bombs, boomerang, lantern, and a few bottles. Link came upon a green maze and as he cut through he came upon a blue monkey. "Hey little fella, you lost?"
"Kiki is never lost. Kiki love rupees and will follow you a while if Kiki get 10 rupees." Link shrugged and gave him his 10 rupees. So Kiki followed him through maze after maze and after a while silence, then he spoke again. "Kiki remember this as the maze of lost monkeys. Kiki never get lost, but supposedly monkeys before Kiki did get lost. There is a palace ahead with monkey statues that has been locked for centuries. It is said that great monkey ruler named Babo once ruled there. Then an evil pig shaped being killed Babo and put some crystal cocoon in there. A monster lurks in the depths named the Helmasaur." They walked for a while and Link thought he had heard the last of Kiki, but then he spoke once again, "Kiki believe that the armored mask it wears can only be broken by the magical hammer. The great ruler Babo hid it in a chest in the dark knowing the pig would never find it. Kiki come here to prove himself to his family that he not a coward. Why you travel to Dark Palace?" Kiki asked a tiring Link.
"To rescue a maiden, to see if I can pass a test said to be impossible. In shorter terms-rescue Princess, kill bad guy, and save Hyrule. Why are you following me again?"
"Oh my bad," Kiki said. "The palace has been locked and the only way to get in is by a descendant of Babo. I happen to be blood relation, therefore enabling me to open it. Kiki never have courage without rupees. 10 rupees give Kiki big heart."
"So I've noticed," Link sighed. They came out of the maze and upon a huge palace. It had two monkey statues on the left and right and had some stone in the middle. It was very huge and even with the silver gauntlets he wouldn't be able to move it.
"Kiki say 100 rupees and I open it." Link let his mouth fall open knowing his last rupees were to be spent on Kiki's service. However, if he was to enter to rescue the maiden, 100 rupees wasn't so bad. He forked over the rupees and Kiki bounced up and down full of glee. "100 rupees richer and Kiki will open up big door."
"No, just open it before I really use it." Link made the motion clear by holding onto the handle of the master sword. Kiki understood and bounced up the statue and pressed a switch that lowered down the stairs. Link climbed in and made his way further in. No wonder it's called the Dark Palace, Link thought. The hallway was only lit by a flashing light and the only creature visible was some tendril low moving thing. Link paid attention to every object and made sure he watched where he walked. "Where to now?"
"Good question hero," a voice said from behind. Link side flipped to the left as two monstrous hands reached for him. Pulling out the master sword he faced a familiar creature from the Light World.
"I've had enough of you guys. Hey that's the master key!" Link reached for it, but the ugly monster pulled away. Seeing he had to fight him Link pulled out the bow and arrow. The monster then let loose two flames and Link realized he had no shield. Rolling on the ground he released two arrows and scored.
"Arrgh!" The monster fell to its knees and Link received the master key. Fighting his way through darkness in one room he came upon a cracked wall. Setting a bomb there it blew up and revealed a huge chest. When he opened it up he found the hammer of Babo. It was heavy and made his arm drop down because of the weight. Lifting it up he hurried onwards.
"Hey who turned out the lights?" Link walked cautiously into the room and saw turtles advancing. "What's so harmless about a little turtle?" The turtles were large in number and Link had his back to the wall. Again he dropped the hammer, this time he flipped the turtles over onto their back. It became clear he could destroy these things by putting them on their backs and slicing them down with the master sword. The turtles vanished and Link made his way to a long hallway leading to a big door. As Link made his way forward his knees buckled and his sword became heavier. Once inside the room the lights flicked on.
"Who dares enter the chamber of the Helmasaur?" Link raised up the master sword as he saw a being materialize right in the middle of the room. It was Agahnim…but how? Agahnim stood there holding the king's staff and wearing his own smile of surprise. "Link I'm surprised you survived."
"So am I. I came here to rescue the maiden trapped in this palace, and if I have to beat you again I will."
"Didn't your monkey friend tell you about who use to run this place? Babo was a very powerful ruler and do you think he would allow someone like you to get this far? You have his magic hammer and are in a restricted area. I think I hear him now," Agahnim said. A loud roar erupted in the chamber and the wizard vanished. Link felt the earth shake and saw razor spikes arise.
"Kiki!" Link rolled on the ground as a massive tail hit the spot he stood. A huge monstrous beast with an iron helmet came tearing at him. The Helmasaur sent out orange beams of fire keeping Link on the counter. Pulling out the hammer Link pounded on the iron helmet and saw it chip. Pounding furiously he broke through and was splintered by the remnants of the helmet. The Helmasaur pounded its feet and Link swung his sword onto its face causing it to redden. It exploded in a fire and revealed in the aftermath was a maiden. She hung in the air and seemed to take a while to awaken. When she did she smiled at him.
"Thank you for awakening me and releasing me from my cocoon prism. Agahnim captured us and sent us here for the evil one's purpose of gaining control. Ganon found the Golden Power and turned this once prosperous world into his own vision of darkness. I will mark the other locations of the other maidens on your map. May the way of the hero lead to the Triforce," she said. Link was now standing outside of the palace refreshed and healed. Link turned around to see Kiki sitting on the statue head staring at him.
"Kiki know you'd make it out alive. The magic hammer of Babo did well against palace guardian Helmasaur. I feel good knowing one of your heart will save our world from terror. Watch out for the archer in the shape of an eagle," he said. Link acknowledged the warning and made his way back on the path ready to save the 6 remaining maidens.