We have reached the island of Rosevale. Please read on.

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CHAPTER NINETEEN: ROSEVALE ISLAND

The groups dropped anchor a few miles off from the island.

"Why do we have to row all the way to the island?" Raine whined. "I mean, couldn't we just dock at the harbour?"

"If you didn't notice, take a look at the pier," Tetra replied.

The pier was totally destroyed. Nothing was left.

"Signs of an attack," Genis said. "Just in case there are any more darknuts patrolling the island, we docked the ships so they couldn't attack us. Now if you are done with your excessive whining…"

"I only asked why we had to row to the island," Raine crossed her arms. "I wasn't whining."

She got in her boat. She and the others made their way to the island.

From afar, the island looked normal enough, just having some bad weather. But, when the group reached the shore of Rosevale, the island looked like it was ransacked. Stalls toppled over, broken glass laid everywhere and no one was found outside. Instead, the inhabitants had locked themselves inside their houses, safe from harm……for now.

"This is…horrible," Aryll whispered.

"Looks like this island has seen better days," Link replied.

"This island use to be the jewel of the eastern seas," Wilder said. "Everyone lived peacefully. But now…"

"Now it has undergone so many attacks, it looks like a wasteland," Tetra replied.

"So now what?" Raine asked. "Where do we go from here?"

"The government building is not too far from here," Wilder replied. "We must pay a visit to the island's governor."

After walking a few ways, they saw the once beautiful government building of Rosevale. Its red roof was now dull in color; the white paint was now black due to all the fighting and the gates were barely standing up straight. The group approached the gates. Raine pushed open the gates. Immediately, they crumbled.

"Oops," Raine blushed.

"You have a knack for destroying everything in sight," Link replied.

"Shut it."

"It's the touch of death," Aryll added.

"I don't need you to help him, Aryll."

The group approached the front door. Raine was about to knock on the door.

"Wait, Raine, I'll do it," Link said.

"I am not going to demolish this door," Raine replied, knocking on the door.

"Who's there?" A voice asked from inside.

"What was that?" Aryll asked.

"Sounded like someone," Tetra replied.

"I said who's there? If it's more darknuts, then there's no one here."

"We're not darknuts," Genis said.

"Then who are you?"

"We're not your enemies," Wilder said.

"Governor Wilder? Is that you?"

The doors unlocked. A man about Wilder's height, wearing white clothes appeared.

"Governor Wilder!" The man exclaimed.

"I see that you are well."

"Who is this guy?" Raine asked.

"I am one of the subordinates of the governor of Rosevale. Uh, I will take you to him."

"Thanks," Link replied. "Uh…"

"Call me Ishmael."

They were led to a room, with a man with slick black hair and a medium build sat on a chair.

"Governor Wilder," said the man, "nice to see you again."

"You forgot to introduce us," Tetra said annoyed.

"I was getting to that," Wilder replied. "I would like you to meet Governor Thomas Anderson."

Thomas P. Anderson was more of a political man (although his appearance said quite the opposite). He didn't like fighting as much as Wilder did but when it came to the safety of his people, he was willing to lay his life on the line.

"What has happened to this island?" Genis asked.

"We were attacked," Anderson replied. "Attacked by darknuts and someone that is unknown to us."

"What did he look like?" Tetra asked.

"He's a man in purple plate mail, red hair, brown eyes and likes to burn things."

"Probably Lord Kratos," Raine replied.

"You know him?"

"No, I don't. I only know his name."

"I see…Thanks to him, our defences are weakened. Although it doesn't seem like it, he's a great strategist and his darknut general is ruthless."

"You mean he only has one general?" Genis asked.

"He only needs one to take over this island. That last attack weakened our defence. One more attack and it's all over."

"Where is he now?" Wilder asked.

"He's probably planning in his floating fortress."

Wilder turned to the others. "We should hurry to the fortress before nightfall."

"You're planning to attack him?"

"We have no choice. You said it yourself. One more attack from his forces and you are as good as dead."

"Hmm…I suppose you're right. But please, allow me to accompany you."

"Why do you want to come?" Link asked.

"I have a small debt to pay back to his darknut general."
The two ships started to depart from Rosevale. On an isle, Lord Irving and Lord Kratos looked on as the ships headed for Kratos' floating fortress.

"They're heading to your fortress," Lord Irving said.

"Obviously they are," Lord Kratos mumbled.

"Are you planning to do something about it?"

"I'm just going to lay back and watch the fireworks."

"You're just lazy…"

"You have a knack for stating the obvious."

"What are you really planning to do about them? They will destroy your fortress."

"Don't worry, Lloydie. My darknut general is more than enough for him."

"I haven't met him yet. I cannot judge his worth."

"You wanna meet him? Alright, fine. Smith! Get out here now!"

A darknut similar looking to General Gage appeared. "You called, sir!"

"Smith," Kratos said. "Meet and greet our guests, will you?"

"As you command, sir!" General Smith left them on his boat.

"You see," Kratos said reluctantly, "I got it handled."

Lord Irving just stood there. "……he looks like another darknut to me."

"He's not just another darknut. He's a super-powered one."

"How so?"

"Now, what fun will it be if I spoiled the surprise?"

"Hmm…Kratos, you better treat this situation seriously, or else it will get you killed."

"Since when do you worry about my well being?"

"Since now."

"I also heard that Colette is with them."

"That is…correct…"

"Geez, I never knew your girlfriend would side with good and betray Lord Ganondorf."

"She's not my girlfriend! She's my apprentice. Also, she is confused; blinded by the inferior beings that she got stuck with."

"So…are you going to get her back?"

"That's none of your concern."

Lord Irving left Kratos on the isle alone to think.

"Um…sure. Whatever."

Well, now were are about to head to the floating fortress. What are the super-powers Lord Kratos gave General Smith? Please R&R and find out.