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Chapter 14: Return to Us
Hours seemed to pass by as the group continued to wait with the time machine. They sat in silence, for what seemed like eternity until someone had started a conversation, but eventually the silence returned. Their mission was easy— protect the time machine—but it was also boring in the smashers minds. How could they just sit around, and do nothing while their friends were risking their lives to stop Link and Ganondorf?
Young Link continued to sit on the box, with his back up against the wall. The siren and sprinklers had finally turned off, but he could still hear the annoying sound in the back of his head. His damp clothes still stuck to him like glue, and his hair stuck out in every direction with his green hat off. He had to be the mostexhausted one of them all. Sitting around doing nothing was not his type of thing. He wanted to at least help out the other groups, even though he was injured.
Around the room, the others sat quietly. Captain Falcon sat next to Young Link on the floor; his back rested up against the wall and he constantly gazed in every direction for anything interesting. At one point he began counting the ceiling tiles, but had stopped after losing concentration. Besides Young Link, he had been starting conversations to get rid of the long dreading silence. He said whatever he thought of, just so that he could hear other voices besides thinking that everyone is muted.
Ivory sat across the room on another small box. She had her legs crossed, her gazed focused at the ground in front of her. Her long lavender hair stuck to her back, half damp and half dry. The sixteen year old had also joined in on conversations with the smashers, and even started conversations of her own.
The PRC member, who had been the quietest of them all, stood near the time machine, twirling the remote in his hands. Ever since Young Link had given it to him, Traiden had never put it down. He listened to their conversations, only speaking when directed to, or if necessary.
Young Link moaned loudly, leaning forward resting his head within his hands. He shook his head, and yawned deeply sitting back looking over at Ivory and Traiden.
" Can we do something now?"
Ivory lifted her head. " Like what?"
" Go out and help the others?"
" Our mission is to stay and protect the time machine." Ivory explained.
" How important is this time machine?" Captain Falcon joined in, looking in Ivory's direction.
Traiden leaned off the wall looking over at the two smashers. " Without it, you won't be able to go home."
" What is there we can do?" Young Link questioned, almost in a whining tone.
" We sit here," Ivory answered.
Traiden sighed softly. As Young Link stood pacing around the room, getting tired of waiting. " This is crazy! I'm tired of waiting. There's no way they can defeat Link, with him having the Master Sword entering that battle is suicide. Besides, Ganondorf can only be defeating with that sword."
Ivory's eyes widened. " What?" She questioned softly.
Young Link nodded. " It's true! The Master Sword is the only way to defeat Ganondorf." Traiden looked over at Young Link, who briefly returned the gaze. He spoke softly now, lowering his tone as if he was disappointed. " Beating them is impossible."
Captain Falcon sighed resting his back looking up at the ceiling. " What if the others are already dead?"
Ivory frowned looking up at Traiden, who had been the quiet ever since the conversation of Link started. He gripped tightly to the remote, looking down at the ground as if thinking. Ivory noticed the look Traiden held. He had figured out something.
" Traiden…"
Traiden reacted to her voice looking over at her. " What if Link didn't have the sword?"
" What?" Young Link questioned perplexed.
" What if Link didn't have the Master Sword?" Traiden asked again. He chuckled softly, handing the remote to Ivory.
Ivory stood watching as Traiden turned on the time machine. Young Link stepped next to Ivory, watching the time machine charge up. The green lights flashed on and off and the large red light above the machine began flashing, spinning around.
Traiden grabbed the wristband and tied it around his wrist. He turned it on, watching the small red light begin to flash there. Everyone was silent, watching as Traiden messed with the controls on the wristband, and then taking the remote and setting them on there.
" Traiden what are you doing?" Ivory questioned.
Traiden handed the remote back to her and pointed to the large red button on top. " Press this, when the green lights on the side turn red."
" What?" Ivory looked up at Traiden. " You're not going through—"
"—Time, yes." Traiden finished. " I'm going in the past, not far through."
" Traiden, what if something happens?" Ivory asked.
" Nothing will happen," Traiden reassured. " Remember, when the green lights turn red, press it. I already have the coordinates set up and everything."
Young Link grabbed the PRC member's arm. " What are you going to do?"
Traiden stepped back and clutching the wristband. " End this battle."
The group watched as Traiden pressed the button on his wristband. The time machine abruptly began to charge up and zap Traiden causing him to vanish. Captain Falcon and Young Link both exchanged glances, baffled at what had just happened.
" What did he say he was going to do?" Captain Falcon questioned.
Young Link smirked looking back at the time machine. " I know…"
Ivory looked over at the guys, before turning back to the time machine. She gripped tightly to the remote, watching for the green lights to turn red. It seemed easy enough, but how long did they have to wait. Traiden was surely in a hurry to go and hopefully he knew how to end the battle.
The room sat in complete silence once more as the group started at the time machine. The lights lit up the room, but they still flashed green. Ivory took a deep breath, her heart jumped at the sound of the power shutting down. Young Link and Captain Falcon both reacted to the time machine, shutting down. The green lights turned off along with the red emergency light at the top. Ivory looked down at the remote, seeing the red power light shut off.
" What's happening?" Young Link questioned trying to turn the power back on.
" I don't know!" Captain Falcon cried. " Ivory, what are we supposed to do?"
Ivory dropped the remote, her eyes widened as she tried to think of something. Everything that Young Link and Captain Falcon were doing wasn't working, and they didn't have enough time to sit and reread the entire instructions. Worse than that, something could have happened to Traiden….
Ivory shook her head," Traiden… what—are we going to do?"
Mewtwo grabbed Roy's arms and with the help of Bishop the two pulled Roy away from the fight over by the counters. Mewtwo stayed next to Roy, while Bishop leaped back onto the counter getting his arrows ready. In the middle of the room, Regii and Ganondorf continued to battle.
Regii leaped into the air, dodging Ganondorf's attack. They continued to move around the room, each one keeping up with the other. The battle seemed hopeless, but the PRC member kept on fighting. Their arms were beginning to get tired from the impact of their swords, and soon their movements were slower, but nothing stopped them. After a while most of the tables and chairs were pushed out of the way, leaving a great big space for battling in the center of the cafeteria. The two swordsmen stayed within the battling zone that is until someone had gotten knocked back into the debris.
Bishop aimed his arrow, waiting patiently for Regii to move out of the line of fire. Whenever Regii had gotten knocked back, Mewtwo and Bishop used it to their advantages. Mewtwo would use his powers to soar tables and chairs in Ganondorf's direction while Bishop fired his arrows. He managed to get two shots before Regii jumped back into the fight.
Bishop aimed once more, but abruptly lowered his weapon when he noticed princess Zelda and Ashley in the distance. Mewtwo noticed the group entering the floor, including Regii but he continued to fight Ganondorf not to make it so obvious. Falco, Peach and Nishi all appeared and hurried in their direction.
When Ganondorf noticed the group, he managed to knock Regii to the ground. He lifted his sword in the air, about to swing down and hit the PRC member, but an arrow shot right into his arm. Regii once again took this to his advantage and ran back toward the new group that came.
" What's going on?" Regii questioned out of breath.
Ashley walked up to him. " We're here to help. We rescued Princess Zelda, so now it's time to stop Ganondorf."
Mewtwo looked over in their direction. " We could use the help!" Falco hurried over toward Mewtwo and the unconscious Roy.
Zelda hurried into the battle, using her powers to hold Ganondorf back while Ashley turned to Peach and Nishi. " Peach take Nishi to a safe distance."
Peach nodded. " Right."
" You guys be careful," Nishi called softly, as her and Peach left the cafeteria.
Regii turned back to Ganondorf and ran to Zelda's aid, while Ashley headed over toward Bishop, who was still bending down on the counter. She stopped and looked down at Roy, seeing the young prince unconscious, before turning to Bishop.
" You know we can't defeat him without the Master sword, right?" Bishop questioned.
Ashley looked up at the PRC member. " Yes, but its all luck from here on."
" I hope luck is on our side," Bishop commented. " We're going to need it."
Zelda and Regii both began to double team Ganondorf, each hitting him with their attacks simultaneously. Ganondorf managed to keep up with the two, but had a hard time fighting off both of them. He managed to block most of Regii's attacks, but couldn't prevent Zelda's magic from hitting him. It was clear the Guerdo was getting weaker, but not enough to truly help them.
Ganondorf began to shout, yelling at the top of his lungs as he knocked Regii back toward the tables. He used his sword and reflected Zelda's attack, causing her to soar over toward Ashley and Bishop. Ganondorf began to laugh as Regii abruptly recovered from the fall. Ashley bent down helping the princess to her feet.
" You guys can't beat me!" Ganondorf shouted. " Give up now!"
" We won't fail," Regii explained sternly. He gripped tightly to his sword. " We won't!
Ganondorf shook his head disappointed. " It's a shame your entire trip is going to be a waste. You'll end up just like the other PRC members…dead!"
Zelda shook her head holding her arm in pain. " We…need…the sword…"
Ganondorf's laughter had soon stopped once a circular light appeared in the room. Everyone covered their eyes, as a figure fell from the light. Once landed, the light vanished causing the room to go back to its normal darkened glow. Everyone was surprised to see Traiden stand up from the ground rubbing his head. In his hands was the Master Sword.
" Traiden?" Bishop questioned.
Traiden looked over at everyone before turning his attention to Ganondorf. Ganondorf noticed the sword the PRC member carried, and lifted his hand into the air. He began to charge up an attack, immediately firing in Traiden's direction. Traiden leaped out of the way and rolled on the ground hiding within the piles of tables and chairs.
Ashley ran over toward Traiden, as Regii and Zelda began to battle Ganondorf preventing him from going after the sword. Ashley bent down in front of Traiden and helped the PRC member out of the rubble. Traiden set the sword down, and sat on his knees looking over at Ganondorf.
" I went back in time and grabbed the Master Sword." Traiden explained softly.
Ashley smiled. " Traiden, you're such a genius."
Traiden looked over at Regii. " Regii can use it to put an end to Ganondorf."
Ashley nodded, and stood, hurrying back toward Bishop. Traiden grabbed the sword and steadily followed her. Ganondorf noticed the two, and held his sword out in front of him, using his free hand to aim toward Traiden. He charged up another attack and fired the energy ball in Traiden's direction. Ashley abruptly stopped, noticing the ball and turned pushing Traiden out of the line of fire.
Regii stepped back away from Ganondorf, watching Ashley soar back into the wall. The Master Sword was heard hitting the floor, as Traiden and Bishop hurried over toward Ashley's aid. Princess Zelda forced herself to look away and pay attention to Ganondorf. She took a deep breath lifting her hands in the air as Ganondorf charged at her. She closed her eyes, using her power to lock Ganondorf in seal, only for a brief moment.
" Regii, use the Master Sword!" Zelda cried.
Regii put his sword away and ran over toward the legendary blade on the ground. He gripped onto it tightly running back toward Ganondorf. Tears began rolling down Zelda's cheeks as she let out a scream and fell to the ground feeling powerless. The seal around Ganondorf had vanished as he continued to charge toward the princess. Regii jumped in front of Zelda and bent down holding the sword out in front of him. Instead of grabbing Zelda, Ganondorf ended up landing right on the sword.
The Master Sword went straight through Ganondorf's chest, causing time to feel as if it slowed down. Regii let go of the sword as Ganondorf stood, looking down astonished at the sword going through him. Blood dripped to the floor, and soaked Ganondorf's dark clothes. He opened his mouth to speak, but froze. Regii and Zelda both watched as Ganondorf fell back to the ground, his body laid motionless.
Regii removed his helmet, and laid his back down looking up at the ceiling. He rested for a bit, waiting until he caught his breath and his heartbeat went back to normal. Zelda stood walking over toward Ganondorf, as Peach and Nishi ran back into the room. Mewtwo glided over toward the princess while Falco stayed with Roy watching from his spot.
" Zelda…" Peach called softly.
Zelda wiped her eyes looking over at Peach and warmly smiled. " It's over…"
Peach ran to her friend giving Zelda a hug. Mewtwo shook his head at Ganondorf, and used his powers to lift the sword out of Ganondorf's chest. Nishi hurried to Regii, who continued to lie on his back, and bent down next to him.
" You okay?" Nishi asked, softly.
Regii sat up and nodded. " Yes, I'll make it."
Over in the corner, Bishop and Traiden bent down next to Ashley, who was lying on the ground unconscious. Traiden focused his attention on Ganondorf, while Bishop lifted Ashley into his arms. Ashley groaned as she held her head steadily opening her eyes.
Bishop chuckled shaking his head, as he looked down at Ashley. " You got guts jumping in the line of fire like that…"
" What happened?" Ashley questioned rubbing her eyes.
" Ganondorf's dead," Bishop replied, happiness was heard in his voice. " Regii used the Master Sword."
Traiden looked over at Ashley as she sat up, looking over at Ganondorf's lifeless body. " Thank you."
Ashley looked back at Traiden and smiled. " You saved my life before. I'm repaying the favor."
Traiden nodded, as the three of them stood to their feet heading back over toward the group. Regii stood to his feet and put his helmet back on as Zelda turned back to the PRC members and smashers. Her cheeks were red from the tears and her body was covered incuts and bruises, but a strong smile was still held on her face.
After all they were all happy to say, that they had won.
" Marth!"
Marth closed his eyes, just as Link swung down the sword.
" Wait! Link, I'm sorry!" Marth cried.
Link abruptly stopped, the sword just inches above Marth's head. Marth opened his eyes, when he noticed he wasn't dead or in treacherous pain. The room sat in silence, everyone was afraid to move because their movements could cost Marth his life. Link stood with his foot still pressed against Marth's back, he stared down at the prince, thinking about what he had said.
" You're what?"
Marth let out a deep sigh. " I'm sorry…so sorry for everything."
Link raised an eyebrow. He lifted the sword away from Marth's head, feeling the prince loosen up. Fox stayed next to the wounded Mario, noticing the change in Link. Maybe all they had to do was apologize for what happened—they probably needed to prove to Link that they didn't mean anything they said.
" I'm sorry too, Link." Fox apologized. Link turned his attention to the young fox. " What I had said at the dance, I never meant to say it. I was just a little upset for losing again, but—"
" You guys apologize now?" Link questioned, hidden anger was heard in his voice. " Heh, you guys are pathetic."
" What you do want from us, Link?" Fox asked.
Link smirked looking back down at Marth. " I want your lives!"
Marth closed his eyes again, once seeing the sword above his head. Cecilia and Lee both ran toward Link this time, but before they could reach him a bright light filled the room and a great gust of wind pushed the two PRC members back. Fox fell back toward Mario, quickly recovering when the light diminished.
Everyone turned toward Link and Marth. Their astonished expressions were shown on their faces. Link stood with the sword above his head, he's looking down at Marth who is pinned to the ground. Marth opens his eyes once more, and looks up at Link. Link's eyes are widened with fear and bewilderment. He swallows and looks around at the room, at the others staring.
Marth takes this to his advantage when he noticed Link's foot loosen up. He knocked Link off of him standing to his feet as Link flipped to the ground. Cecilia's sword flies into the air and slices right through Link's hand. Marth looks back at Link, seeing the Hylian cry out in pain.
Everyone steps back, away from Link as he sits up removing the sword from his hand. Blood splatters on the ground as Link drops the sword looking at everyone. Fox frowned noticing the sudden change in Link. He didn't seem like he was out to kill anymore, now he looks frightened. Was the light the end of the spell? Did it signify that Ganondorf's curse upon Link had vanished?
" Link?"
Link looked over at Fox. " What's going on?" His lip trembles as his blood continues to roll down his arm. " Where am I?"
Cecilia walks up to Marth. " Are you kidding me right now?"
Link briefly looks at Cecilia then to Lee who kept his distance behind him. " Who are you two? Where am I? Will someone answer me?"
" Link…" Marth called, softly. " What's wrong with you? You just tried to kill me?"
Link's eyes widened as he shook his head. " Marth…why would I…?"
Mario coughed, trying to sit up, but Fox told the plumber to remain on the ground. Mario grabbed Fox's arm looking down at the Hylian who sat on his knees in the middle of the room. " Is he back to normal?"
Lee tossed the sword he held onto aside and walked down to Link. " There's only one way to find out."
The PRC member grabbed Link's tunic and pulled him to his feet. Link stood facing Lee, still holding onto his hand to stop the blood from creating a mess. Lee stepped back and crossed his arms, waiting for something to happen, but Link only returned the gaze.
" What do you last remember?" Lee questioned.
Link shrugged. " Who are you?"
" My name is Lee!" Lee abruptly answered getting annoyed from being asked the same question. " Link, can you tell me what year it is?"
" 2000."
Lee frowned shaking his head. " Link, 2000 was ten years ago."
Link raised an eyebrow perplexed. " What?"
Before anything else could have been said, the front doors opened and Princess Zelda stepped into the room. She looked around at the group before turning her attention to Link. Princess Zelda smiled and ran passed Cecilia and Marth over toward the Hylian.
" Link!"
Link reacted to her voice and turned around surprised to be embraced. Zelda began to cry within Link's arms, causing him to comfort her. Lee walked passed the two, over toward the door as Ashley, Regii, Nishi, Falco and Mewtwo stepped into the room. Falco and Mewtwo ran over toward Fox who was aiding Mario.
" What happened?" Falco questioned bending down on the other side of Mario.
" Take a guess," Fox replied. " Link."
Mewtwo glided over to them, looking down at Mario. " We have to save him."
Zelda hurried over toward the group, once noticing the injured red plumber. Fox and Falco both stepped back giving the princess some room. Zelda stood in front of Mario and lifted her arms in the air. She began torecite something to herself, speaking softly so that only she could hear. A yellow light shined down on Mario, healing his wounds. His cut soon vanished.
Mario eyes widened as he sat up, feeling his stomach. He sighed relief and smiled looking up at Zelda. " You healed me…"
Zelda politely smiled and nodded. " You guys helped save Link, I am truly grateful for everything you guys had done."
" Since Link has returned to normal, what do we do now?" Falco questioned the princess.
Zelda frowned looking down at the ground. " You guys must return home…it's not over yet…"
" What happened?" Lee questioned, as he walked up to the two PRC members and Nishi.
Regii lifted up the Master Sword. " Ganondorf is dead."
Lee looked at the sword then turned to Ashley, who watched Marth and Cecilia embraced in a hug. " You okay?"
Ashley lifted her eyes to Lee and smiled. " I'm fine…"
" Where's Bishop?" Lee questioned Regii, but still paid attention to Ashley.
Regii lowered the sword. " Bishop is helping Roy, Traiden went back to the time machine."
Lee turned to Regii. " Traiden?"
" He's used the time machine to bring us the Master Sword…" Regii explained. " It seems he thought of a way to help us."
Nishi who was busy watching the smashers looked up at Lee and Regii. " Is everything over now?"
Lee crossed his arms and shook his head. " Not quite."
" What you do mean?" Regii questioned.
Lee turned to the smashers who crowded around Mario, rejoicing from the victorious win. " The smashers now have to do their part."
A/N:
Sorry for the long wait, hopefully this chapter makes up for it. I don't have much to say except that yes it's a really long chapter but I can tell the readers enjoy it. Um, I'm reaching for a goal of at least 100 reviews by the time the story is finished. I don't know if it will happen or not, just because the story is almost complete. I'll try to update as soon as I can and since the weekend is basically here, hopefully I can complete that. I guess it all turns out good in the end….for now…
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