Legend of Zelda 7
Authors note: The story continues and Link becomes even closer to the expected showdown with Ganon. But I turn the story's focus to young Andy back in the Light World who has problems of his own. Again the choice to review is to you readers, so with that again said here is the continuation of the story.
CH.7: Light World full of problems
Sahasrahla sat down in his chair pondering on which piece to move, Andy sat across from him. Ever since their rescue from the castle they had been bored stiff. Andy was thrilled to fight with Link, yet the talk of peace made him edgy. Sahasrahla moved his pawn and took a bishop.
"One more move and I have you cornered," he said. Andy put his head on the table and blew some dust across. "Andy why don't you go outside and play with others your own age. I'm sure they'd love to hear your story."
"More likely they'll get bored. Ever since Link, Zelda, and Agahnim vanished the guards have lost it. Fun is past tense because every ball we get they flatten it. Everyone tends to stay inside and all I have to do all day is lose to you on chess!" Andy said helplessly.
"Maybe we can create something. I know, why not a communication device that can span two worlds? It's a rough idea, but in legends they had comm. forks that allowed one to talk to another over a huge distance. I need you to get some water and some glass. Are you up to it?"
"I guess," Andy shrugged. Going into the spare room Andy dressed into his work clothes and got his belt. Combing his hair over his eyes he set off. Along the way he met a girl he had a crush on named Carol. She was a little higher then him with hazel eyes and brunet style hair. "Hey Carol."
"Andy what brings you out so early today?" He knew she meant about the guards and the dangers, but he lifted the water container up and walked. Carol became interested and joined him. Billy the bug catching boy followed, then Susie the fearful girl. As they passed the library the guard on duty stopped them. He was in blue armor and smelt.
"Halt! No one is allowed out during daytime. I advise you return home and come out during noon." Billy stuck out his tongue and Susie hid behind Andy. Andy stood his ground.
"Are those your orders? Because if they are you really need help. The guard up near my block said we were allowed out during morning and in during noon…or were you not told?" The guard was stumped and found it his business to take this up with the other guard. It was a small victory and the four still had a mighty long way to go. "We're heading to water gate to retrieve water."
"Is that all" Billy said trying to contain a very nasty sneeze. "I didn't get out of bed only to fetch water."
"No, of course that's not the whole picture. You see, I need water and pieces of glass, to make a comm. fork to talk to a friend beyond face to face. It maybe a little dangerous and full of the unexpected, so if any of wish to stay behind, do it now. Because time is of the matter and I don't want any heavy weight."
"I'm for it," Carol said. Billy, Susie, and a new kid all were for it. "James I thought you had to do your chores?"
"Yeah well I quit. Besides I figure if little Andy is out I should be here to protect him when danger is around. Besides that who really believes he fought alongside Link?" All three rose their hands and James became so furious he went over to a guard to prove himself. Andy rushed forward and shoved James aside just as the flash of a sword came. James bruised his elbow in the fall while Andy got a cut along his back. "Ouch!"
"Proves you right. If you really want to be brave then all you have to do is face a fear. Yours is being proven wrong and in life you'll have plenty of chances. If you're the dead weight stay behind and count the clouds. Now let's pick up the pace." James joined them and as they climbed down Andy retold his adventures of storming Hyrule castle and escaping near death. The water gate was up ahead and again they encountered more guards.
"I hate this," Susie said. Her eyes seemed to become bigger and Andy felt sorry he brought her along. The guards noticed them and advanced. Billy kept Susie calm as swords were pulled.
"Isn't this pass your curfew?" The guards chuckled at their own joke and Andy smiled. They again advanced, but the guards blocked their path. Andy squared his feet apart and put on his best mad face. The guard stopped laughing and pulled out his own sword. "Kid, I advise you, step back before I slam this in your face!"
"How about we wager," Andy suggested. The other guard brought out some cards but Andy quickly dismissed it. "No, I mean say if I win in a sword fight you two take us to the water gate," Andy stated.
"If we win you go to Hyrule castle for a night and think about your life. In the darkest cell with nobody to help you," he said. Carol bit her tongue, Billy pinched himself, and Susie cried, and James grinned.
"It's a bet," Andy said. A sword was tossed to him and the weight made Andy stumble. Holding the sword upright he moved side ways to avoid the point of the soldier's weapon. Swinging the sword horizontally he brought it down on the sword, it only made the guard cockier. The sword play continued and Andy stepped onto offensive causing the guard to trip. "I believe you owe us a little field trip."
"Unfair, you weren't trying," the guard said hotly. His friend helped him up and glared at the young man. Andy held the sword and could feel the metal and in truth knew the deadliness the tip of it had. Carol kissed his cheek and for once Andy felt himself lose the shield of not letting others in. James folded his arms at this, Billy grinned and Susie smiled. The day became night and they had traveled far. Resting under the stars Andy felt like some unknown force watched him. Carol lay next to him wearing a satisfied grin, while Billy and Susie talked about fears. James was among the guards and he could hear their laughter, he became agitated at it. Andy got up and stared into the water and could see a familiar young man…was that Link?
"Andy!" At the warning Andy dove headfirst into the water and could feel the sting of a cut along his back. As he resurfaced he saw James holding a sword and the two escorts holding onto their hilt. Susie, Billy, and Carol were tied up.
"I'm taking over this expedition and my first declaration is to go to this gate and seal you all in. my 2nd chore is to marry Carol and have babies!" At the sound of this Carol's face became ghostly white and Billy looked sick. "Onward men!"
"I'll have your neck James!" Andy yelled as he was put ahead of the group. As they neared the gate the monstrous opening beckoned them forward. James and his guards surveyed the empty bricks and tiles and tossed them in. Andy did a hand spring and ran to the other end. James and the guards tore after him and realized their mistake. The lever Andy pushed down activated the gate and let water in. James sprinted out.
"Babies huh?" After being untied Carol entered and saw Andy's trap. Timing her entrance she launched a high kick and was rewarded the sight of seeing James fall. Suddenly the bricks shook and little spills of water seeped through the cracks. Susie and Billy helped each other out the entrance and Andy seconds behind. The bricks exploded and pierced his shoulder. Andy hit the ground and could feel cold water play across his body. He couldn't move! Sensing his dilemma Carol dove in and could feel her wet dress cling to her body. Kicking her long legs she made it to Andy's lifeless body and wrapped her arms around him. With the load of a body she surfaced over the new rising water. She swam one handed to the entrance and lay his body down. Catching her breath she blew air into him, and with quick efficiency too. Their lips kept bouncing off each other and finally Andy spitted up some raw water. "Next time you set a trap, remember the consequences of the actions you do. You should never risk your life-."
"Without consulting you," Andy said. Surprised by his remark, and catching the humor in it, she gave him a grin. Carol bent down and kissed him and felt his arms wrap around her. She lay on top of him and kept her mouth on him as their lips played together. His hand then grasped her butt.
"Not too far Andy," Carol teased. The two climbed to their feet and the gate sank under. Andy pushed his hair from his eyes and saw James's lifeless body float out.
"Are we in trouble?" Billy asked. Andy stared at the bug catching kid with amusement. They didn't kill him, but he was in their company, so technically some blame may rest with them. At the time being no blame was made…
"Nah, we'll probably be blamed for stuff under 'being forced to accompany under hostile circumstances', other then that we're clear as the sun on any murder charges. We have our water, and some glass, so today wasn't such a loss after all."