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Chapter 4: Ghost Town Ordeal
Traiden closed his eyes tightly, as he abruptly smacked the hand away and turned around, getting ready to attack. His mouth hung open when he turned to find Princess Zelda standing behind him, rubbing her hand. He loosened up, taking a deep breath, now knowing that he wasn't in any kind of trouble.
Princess Zelda warmly smiled as she lowered her hands to her sides. She was a lot older now, and looked more mature. She still wore the Triforce symbols and the same pink and white dress. The only difference is that her hair is longer, now stretching down to the middle of her back.
Traiden turned around startled, as the elevator beeped and closed its door. He looked back at Zelda who stood in front of him, keeping their distance. She slowly frowned, looking up at the camera that focused on them. She sighed, and looked back down at PRC member.
" Look, there is something I have to tell you. It's very important." Zelda explained softly. Traiden stayed silent as she continued. " I had sent a couple of my friends into the future to help, but the only problem is that I don't have enough strength to send them back. A group of your members came here earlier creating some kind of time machine, but they didn't get to finish it. I believe that the time machine will be useful."
Traiden had known that a group of PRC members were sent into Regga City before them, but didn't know exactly what they were doing. Since the members had failed, another group was sent in. It wasn't too long ago that they had figured out Ashley, a member from the previous group was still alive.
Zelda sighed deeply, shaking her head. " Also, the girl you're searching for, one of your members, is in this building. She's alive, but I don't know how long Bowser and Ganondorf are going to keep it that way."
" Do you know where she is?" Traiden questioned softly.
Zelda shook her head. " I'm sorry, but I believe if you find Ganondorf and Bowser then you will find her. For the moment, try to avoid them though. They have gotten really powerful over the years, especially Link. You won't be able to take them on alone."
" I thought you were kidnapped," Traiden explained. " I was sent with a team to come rescue you."
The Hylian princess nodded. " I had gotten away from them for now, but Link is after me." Zelda anxiously looked over in the direction in which she came from. " Oh no…" She whispered.
Traiden followed her gaze, looking over at the brown door on the far wall. He didn't know what had gotten the princess so vexed, but figured that they weren't alone. If Link were searching for her, then he would be heading in their direction. Traiden knew he wasn't ready to face him.
" You must go!" Zelda explained, speaking quickly. She pressed the up button of the elevator causing the door to reopen. " Link is coming! He can't see you!"
Traiden was surprised as Princess Zelda pushed him into the elevator. Once he was inside, he heard a door open in the distance, listening to footsteps abruptly head in their direction. Zelda gasped, and pushed the first button she felt. She stepped out of the elevator, ready to face Link.
Traiden hurried over toward the door, wondering why Zelda wasn't coming with him. Before he had a chance to reach her, the door had closed and the last thing he heard was Link's thunderous voice. Traiden sighed deeply, resting his forehead on the door—listening to the beeping of the elevator as he continued up.
He briefly looked over at the button she had pressed; to see what floor the elevator was stopping at. Right as he looked at the number, the elevator had stopped. He stepped back as the door opened, looking up at the small box above the elevator door.
He was on the third floor.
Ganondorf stood in front of the picture window, looking out at the dark wasteland, formally known as Regga City. He held a strong grin, watching as dark smoke from fires covered the sky. He took a deep breath, swinging his cape out behind him as he turned to look over at Bowser who was monitoring the building using the security cameras.
Ganondorf chuckled, as he looked over on the other side of the lounge. A nineteen-year-old girl sat on the floor, her arms chained to the wall. She had caramel skin, and her shoulder length black hair with red highlights was pulled back into a ponytail with a couple of strands coming down the front. She wore gray khakis, with a black tank top and black boots. A bandage was wrapped around her right arm, to stop the bleeding.
The Gerudo ignored the PRC member, and walked over toward Bowser, looking at the many monitors. The building was empty, except for Link and Zelda who were found on the first floor. Ganondorf grinned, knowing that Hylian Princess wasn't going to get far escaping. The so-called Hero of Time was going to capture her before she had a chance to escape.
" Any movement besides Link and that ignorant princess?"
Bowser shook his head. " We had a elevator door open on the third floor but no one got off. Probably just a malfunction."
Ganondorf studied the TV carefully, watching as the elevator door closed. "We'll keep an eye on it."
Bowser nodded, as he looked over at Ashley, struggling to get out of the chains. He laughed walking over toward her, while Ganondorf stayed watching the monitors. He stopped in front of her, not intimidated by her evil stare. She was chained to the wall; there was nothing she could do. He knew he was going to have his fun, finishing her off, like he had done to the other members.
" Enjoying your time here?" Bowser questioned.
Ashley lifted her head, looking up at the menacing smasher. " Yeah right."
" You won't be alive for long," He explained with a smirk.
" I'm not afraid of you. Go ahead and finish me off. Do whatever you want! PRC will prevail, and you guys will fall."
Bowser shook his head, leaning closer to Ashley. " I think not. We'll finish them off each time they come, one group after another. That's why we kept you alive; we're using you and princess Zelda as bait to lure your friends into our trap."
" They're smarter than that."
Bowser laughed. " Obviously you aren't since you're chained to the wall."
" Hey, I'm still alive, aren't I?"
Bowser frowned, as he continued to glare at the now smiling Ashley. Ganondorf quickly walked over toward Bowser, and grabbed him pulling him away from Ashley. Ganondorf brought him back toward the monitors, ordering him to stick with his job.
" Leave the girl alone." Ganondorf explained. " Stay with your job."
Bowser nodded, as Ganondorf walked back over toward Ashley. He bent down on one knee; his fierce red eyes stared at the PRC member. " You see all of those bruises covering your body? You better hush up!" Ganondorf snapped. " That is if you don't want more added to your collection."
" Bite me!" Ashley spat, spitting in Ganondorf's face.
Ganondorf winced, abruptly wiping his eyes. Bowser looked over and laughed softly from his position. Ganondorf grunted, as he lifted his hand in the air above Ashley's head.
Before he had a chance to lower it, the door opened and a figure stepped into the room. Link's strong thunderous voice entered the room, causing Ganondorf and Bowser to both freeze.
" Ganondorf!"
Ganondorf stood as he and Ashley looked over at Link standing in front of the door. " Yes sir?"
" Leave her alone," Link replied, staying in his spot. " Our plan is already working. A PRC member has entered our building, here to rescue her."
" What happened to Zelda?"
" I put her back in her place, but right now we need to hurry with the plan. Once this is completed, we will be invincible! We will become Gods! No one will be able to stop us…"
Mario continued to follow the group as Regii lead the way throughout the school. After figuring out a little more information about what happened and about the mission this organization is on, the three smashers had decided to join Regii and Nishi. They were stuck inside Regga City and needed to get to the campus so the only thing for them to do is to stick together. It's obvious that Regii and Nishi aren't the bad guys here, so they could trust them.
Their current location was on the second floor, as they passed Cafeteria where all of the smashers ate. All of the hallways were deserted, and the silence was killing Mario. He was at the back; frequently looking behind him to make sure no one or thing was following them. Regii lead the way with Roy right behind him and the two girls in the middle.
Mario was tired of being in the school, and wanted to get out in the fresh air. He couldn't wait until they finally left this miserable looking place, but it seems Regii and Nishi needed to locate the other members of the team. It seems there are more PRC members here in Regga City. Regii had told them they all had gotten separated.
Peach stayed close to Nishi, finally getting into a conversation to get rid of the dreading silence. Hearing people's voices had calmed Mario down.
" So if you're not a member, how did you end up in Regga City?" Peach questioned.
Nishi looked up at Peach then looked away, keeping her attention in front them. " My older sister had gotten picked to go check out Regga City." Nishi explained softly, keeping a strong face. " She was in the first group that went, and after headquarters had gotten news that they lost contact with the group, I was terrified, so snuck into Regga City to look for her."
" Did anyone know you were gone?" Roy asked as he looked over his shoulder at them.
Nishi shook her head. " I had snuck in a helicopter with a group who was overlooking the City. No one knew I was there, but the helicopter was somehow shot down. I survived, but was the only one. I was alone and was immediately chased by these wolf like creatures."
" It must have been scary," Peach replied softly, feeling sorry for the young girl.
Nishi nodded. " I was, and I had hid inside this rundown building. The wolves had almost gotten me, but Regii appeared just in time and saved my life. Since then I've been staying with him."
Regii stopped once they had reached an intersection. He crossed his arms, looking down the three pathways they could follow. Roy walked up toward Regii, explaining to him that the exit was downstairs and the stairs were to the left. Mario took a deep breath, listening as Peach and Nishi continued to talk. He took off his hat, wiping his forehead with his arm. As he placed his hat back on, he heard to snarling noises that came from behind them.
Mario's mouth hung open as he abruptly looked back down the hallway in which they came from. Three wolves, also known as Wolfos, were following them. Mario studied the gray haired wolves. The Wolfos showed their jagged teeth, as drool and slobber fell from their mouths onto the floor.
" Regii!" Mario shouted, causing the white haired teen to turn around.
" Wolfos!" Regii called, astonished as he took out his sword.
Nishi gasped, as her and Peach ran down the hallway, away from the creatures. Regii ran up toward Mario as the Wolfo swiftly headed in their direction. Mario had gotten ready, as Roy ran following the girls. As the first Wolfo leaped into the air, Regii swung his sword, knocking the Wolfo back toward the wall. Mario kicked the second Wolfo to the ground, but was surprised when the last wolf leaped onto his stomach. Before the wolf had a chance to attack, Regii stabbed it, causing his sword to go straight through the wolf pinning him to the wall.
While the two men took care of the creatures, Nishi and Peach continued to run down the hallway as Roy called their names following them. A nearby door opened, and a ReDead popped out, causing Peach to scream. She abruptly swung around, kicking the ReDead in the head, but the creature quickly recovered lunging forward.
Nishi stopped running as she noticed Peach in trouble and was about to turn back to help, but the floor beneath her crumbled. Nishi's eyes widened as she fell through the floor, grabbing the edge. She let out a quick screech and watched pieces of the ground fall to the first floor. Though it didn't look like it, the fall was pretty long.
" Nishi! Hang on!" Peach called as she continued to fight away the ReDead.
" Peach…Regii…I can't hold on much longer."
Roy abruptly ran passed Peach and the ReDead heading straight for Nishi. He sat his sword down, and grabbed her arms, lifting her back up to the second floor. Just as she was safe, Regii and Mario came running down the hallway. Regii gripped his sword tightly, and swung in, slicing the ReDead's head off.
Peach relaxed as the ReDead fell back to the floor, lifeless. Regii quietly put his sword away and walked passed Peach over toward Roy and Nishi. Mario stopped; looking at Peach, seeing that she was okay.
" Are those the creatures after you?" Roy questioned them, as he helped Nishi stand.
Regii crossed his arms. " Yes, so we must keep moving." He looked down at Nishi who forced a calm expression. " Are you okay?"
Nishi quickly nodded. " Yes, I'm fine."
Regii nodded as he looked back at Mario and Peach. " Let's go."
Fox looked up at the sky, noticing the bright orange moon that appeared once the dark clouds moved out of the way. He took a deep breath, watching as his breath flew in front of his face. It was colder than most nights, but Fox wasn't going to let that bother him. He was more interested at what had happened to Regga City. After listening to Lee they had figured out that they were somehow transported into the future. It had been ten years since the last tournament was held.
Lee and Ivory had led the smashers through the park, over toward the exit leading into the city. They came across the middle of the park where a large broken fountain sat. Young Link walked up to the edge, looking down where the water is supposed to be. It was empty, except for a couple of coins.
Fox continued to follow Lee, looking down at the sidewalk seeing faded chalk drawings. He wondered what happened to all of the people of Regga City. Regga City had been a wasteland for about seven years from what Lee had told them. If Ganondorf and Bowser have been conquering for seven years, does anyone really have a chance at stopping them?
Mewtwo stopped gliding, and turned looking back at the darkness behind them. Fox followed Mewtwo's gaze, before looking back at Lee and hurrying over to where he is. Fox wanted to know more about Link, and why he had turned evil. Link was destined to stop Ganondorf, not join him. It didn't make sense and Fox wanted to know the truth.
" Hey Lee!" Fox called.
Lee stopped and turned looking back at the others. Young Link and Ivory were over by the fountain while Mewtwo stood off by himself studying the park. Lee crossed his arms and looked down at Fox. " What?"
" Do you know anything about Link? I mean, why he joined Bowser and Ganondorf." Fox questioned.
Lee sighed, shaking his head. " No. We have to keep moving. I fear we're being followed."
Fox watched as Lee continued forward. Ivory and Young Link began to follow Lee, while Mewtwo stood in his spot. Fox waited for Mewtwo, wondering if something is out there he was sensing. Young Link began to playfully skip on one leg, doing the hopscotch that was drawn on the ground with chalk. Young Link was the only one who wasn't bothered by anything, and Fox thought he would be the most affected by it. He was closer to Link than anyone else, and not too long ago they figured out he teamed up with Bowser and Ganondorf.
" Young Link," Fox called softly, walking over toward the young Hylian. " What do you think about all of this?"
Young Link shrugged. " I don't really know, yet. It does seem strange and I'm little surprised Link would join Ganondorf and Bowser…but I guess there's nothing to do except follow Lee and Ivory. They'll guide us to them, so we can figure out for sure."
" You don't believe what they say?"
Young Link shook his head. " I believe them, but I want to see for my own eyes."
Fox nodded, as Mewtwo finally headed over toward them. Once the smashers regrouped, they hurried after Lee and Ivory not to fall behind. The park was fairly large, not to mention it was dark out. It would be easy for anyone to get lost. Since the PRC members knew where they were going, it would be best to stick with them and have them lead the way.
Once the moon was covered by a small group of dark clouds, the park seemed to get spookier. A thick fog abruptly rolled in, and the wind began to pick up its pace. Lee and Ivory continued to walk, heading over to the entrance of the park. It was now visible in the distance, but there was still a great walk distance, as they had to walk around playground equipment and fallen trees.
" Lee…" Ivory called softly. She stopped, and clutched her necklace looking around the park. " I…"
Lee stopped, walking over toward her. " Is something coming?"
Ivory steadily nodded. " Someone is near us…I can feel them…"
" What's wrong?" Fox questioned.
" She can sense when danger approaches." Lee answered. He ordered, " We need to keep moving."
A violent wind caused Young Link's hat to fly off his head. He groaned as he ran over grabbing the green hat, and placing it back on his head. As he looked up, he noticed a shadow in the distance; a figure was flying around on some kind of animal. When he heard a faint neigh, he guessed it was a horse. As the figured quickly approached them, he knew it was trouble.
" Guys!" Young Link called, running over toward them. " We've got company."
Everyone looked over in the direction of the shadow. Lee's eyes widened when he noticed the figure holding a long sharp spear. The figure was riding a dark horse, and wore a black armor, with a helmet covering its face. The only thing visible about it was it's glowing fierce yellow eyes.
" Everyone run!" Lee ordered.
Without much hesitation, the group darted toward the entrance to the park. Fox looked over his shoulder, noticing that the figure had picked up it's pace once seeing the group was moving. The figure lunged forward, holding his spear out in front of him, getting prepared to attack the closest person he could reach.
" It looks like Phantom Ganon…" Young Link commented, as he briefly looked back.
" Jump out of the way!" Mewtwo cried, as he leaped toward the side.
Fox jumped once seeing Phantom Ganon dangerously close to them. Young Link panicked unsure of where to go. He closed his eyes and jumped, just as Phantom Ganon soared over him, swinging his spear down at the young Hylian. Young Link cried out in pain, as the spear cut him in the leg. Fox looked up from his spot, over at Young Link who's left leg was bleeding.
Lee stopped and grabbed Ivory pulling her out of the line of Phantom Ganon. They both fell to the ground, as Phantom Ganon flew up in the air making a turn, getting prepared to come down again. Fox ran over tending to Young Link, as Ivory leaped into the air using her wings to fly out of the way. Lee rolled to his side, as Phantom Ganon swung in again, just missing him. Phantom Ganon located another target, following Ivory.
" Young Link!" Mewtwo glided over toward Fox and the wounded smasher. " Are you okay?"
Young Link began to pant as he shook his head. " No, I can't move my leg."
Fox looked up at Lee as he ran over toward them. He studied Young Link's injury and looked around the park for a safe place to stay. Outside of the park, just beyond the fence, he spotted an abandoned building. Phantom Ganon wouldn't be able to get them from there.
" Look, do you guys thing you'll be able to bring him over toward that building?" Lee questioned Fox and Mewtwo pointing to the building.
Fox frowned looking down at Young Link who was struggling to stand. " I'm not sure."
" Could you try?" Lee asked shouting, getting impatient.
Fox nodded after hearing the sudden anger that filled Lee's voice. While Fox and Mewtwo helped Young Link, Lee looked around for Ivory or Phantom Ganon. He spotted them in the distance, Ivory flying for her life. Just seeing how determined the phantom was at killing them, enraged Lee.
Lee ran closer to them, telling Ivory to fly down toward him. Ivory listened to Lee, and lowered herself closer to the ground, quickly flying pass him. Lee stood in his spot, waiting carefully as Phantom Ganon flew toward him, getting ready with his spear. As Phantom Ganon swung his spear down, Lee abruptly dodged it, and grabbed the weapon, yanking Phantom Ganon off of his mount.
Ivory flew in and helped Fox and Mewtwo. Phantom Ganon fell to the ground, as Lee forced the spear out of his hands. Lee stepped back as Phantom Ganon recovered fighting to get his weapon back. Lee violently hit the phantom with the end of the spear and snapped the weapon in half using his leg. Phantom Ganon held his face as he laid on the ground as Lee walked over toward him. He brought the sharp end of the spear and brought it down through his leg, forcing it deep within the dirt.
As Phantom Ganon screeched out in pain trying to get up, Lee ran passed him over toward the others who were already at the building. Lee was halfway to the fence when Phantom Ganon forced the spear out of his leg and mounted his horse. Fox waited outside the building, as Lee jumped the fence, and quickly ran passed Fox into the building.
Fox watched as Phantom Ganon flew up into the air, disappearing within the darkness.
A/N:
Another chapter! Yah! Sorry RoyalFanatic and Clockwerk Crow that you didn't get an appearance in this chapter. I promise though that you will be in the next chapter. I try to make it fair with who appears throughout the story so if you weren't one chapter then you will be in the next, just a heads up for future chapters. Also most of the enemies that will appear will be from The Legend of Zelda, as you can tell.
Until Next Time!