Eh…sorry the wait, but I updated faster than I thought I would…so that's good. Well, here's the next chapter!
-Chapter 6
"And what's that?"
"Well…" The boy began hesitantly. A sudden noise outside stopped him in mid-sentence. Both listened to the commotion beyond the stone carved walls.
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"You have no right to be here!" a Gerudo guard voice exclaimed angrily. "Leave! And take your excuse for an army with you!" She pointed to the exit.
"We were given strict orders directly from the king to search every inch of Hyrule!" another voice shot back equally as angry.
"For what is his Highness searching that has any chance to turn up here, my I presume?" she asked with a note of mockery as she addressed the king.
"That is not something I am at liberty to discuss."
"Then you will have no permission to search our land." Her voice was firm.
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Kitara's expression turned to a one of horror that did not go unnoticed by the boy. "I'm going to see what's wrong," he said, recognizing his sister's voice and left the room.
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"But we must search you're land," a guard pushed, "If we don't the King will have my head!"
"That is not our concern," the Gerudo folded her arms across her chest.
"What seems to be the problem?" the boy approached the quarreling two.
"We must search this area!" the guard exclaimed.
"They're not telling me what they are searching for," her eyes narrowed, "What if they plan to take back what we have stolen fairly?"
The boy also folded his arms over his chest and gave the guard a sideways glance. "She's right," he nodded, "You tell us what you're looking for and we'll give you the liberty to search our land."
The guard eyed the young male Gerudo suspiciously. "Do I have your word that you will tell no one?"
He thought for a moment. "You do."
The guard turned to his men hoping in vain for moral support. He sighed and said reluctantly, "The princess…seems to be missing…"
A grin appeared on the boys face to keep in his laughter. "Very well," he said as business-like as possible, "You have my permission."
The other Gerudo looked shocked as the men roughly pushed past her. "Gale!" She turned to him her eyes flashing. "I can't believe you trust them!"
Gale shrugged. "I don't." Then with a sly smile on his face he said, "I'm ordering you to keep an eyes on them."
"WHAT!"
He shrugged as he headed into the stone carved buildings and said over his shoulder to give his sister a small boost, "What? Can't handle a bunch of Hylian soldiers, Jade?" He smirked, "Besides…it's an order anyway."
Grumbling, Jade went to follow her 'orders'.
Back inside, Kitara was running thought after thought through her head as Gale came back in. He stared at her strange behavior. "Kiva? What's wrong?"
The princess snapped out of her trance. "Huh?" she stared at him, "Um…what were they looking for?"
"The princess."
Kitara's face paled, but she quickly regained composure. "Oh…I see." Then looking at the other she asked, "So what was the offer?"
"Right," the boy looked her over from head to toe before continuing, "I was wondering if you wanted to join…the Gerudo."
The younger girl stared at him in disbelief. "You mean…you're not going to torture and kill me?"
Gale laughed at her naïve-ness. "No. But if you refuse, we'll set you free." He offered his hand.
Kitara stared at it as she weighed her two options. Could she trust a band of ruthless thieves? They have so far been quite nice to her. She really didn't want to take that chance but on the other hand, she on no condition wanted to return home. But if her father's soldiers found her there would be no say in it for her.
Kitara looked at the teen in front of her. He had a smile on his face with no intention of rushing her decision. Well…a least he's patient. Maybe living with evil hostile thieves won't be so bad. The princess smiled devilishly. What do you think of me now, daddy? I'm gonna be your enemy.
Then something occurred to her. Kitara frowned and gave him a curios look. "But why me?" she asked, "Why do you want me to join the Gerudo?"
He set his mouth into a thin line. "Well…to tell you the truth…" He's honest too. "…I just have a feeling that this is a good decision for our race."
"Well…" Kitara studied his face. Then pushing her smaller, paler hand into his she said definitely, "then I accept."
At that moment the Hylian soldiers came through the door to see them shaking hands. "We search for the princess!" one said eyeing Kitara suspiciously. Her milky complexion and pointed ears silently stated she was not Gerudo.
"She is not here," Gale stood up and gave the king's men a hard glare.
The man was determined not to be turned down so easily. "You!" he pointed at Kitara making her jump. "What's your name?"
"Kiva," she answered without hesitation this time. She countered his glare at her with her own and stuck her nose up in the air.
"You are not Gerudo," he pushed. Then stared at the bandage she had wrapped around her head over one eye. "And what happened to your face? Did these savages do this to you?"
"No. I was attacked by a monster. And no." Go away. Go away! Kitara stood up and folded her arms over her chest giving the soldiers an impatient look. "The princess is not here. Go look somewhere else," she practically hissed.
Red faced, the man was about to make a retort but when Gale unsheathed his sword he wisely stayed put. Turning to his men he muttered something and left; his troops close behind.
After they had all gone, Kitara turned to the elder boy and asked with a hint of excitement in her voice, "So when do I get to start training?"
So how was it? I have to admit that I'm not very proud of this chapter, but I hope it'll get better…I really am trying! Anyways thank you to all who reviewed my last chappy!
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