Disclaimer: Same old, same old…
This is my first Zelda fic… I hope I don't disappoint! I would also be very happy if you would review… give me ideas comments! Ya' know I love to know what my readers think of my work. I enjoy flames!
DreamWeaver : Glomp Did I mention how much I love my reviewers? You kind of have it! I will enjoy teasing Link with a normal life that will always be out of his reach! Muahahahahahahaha! cough But there is another plot he will go, reluctantly, on another adventure… or will he? Haven't decided yet… Long adventures are hard to write… there is constant danger and I've only got like one person to work with… I don't like OCs that much… Well sorry of the ramble but I thank you once again for reviewing!
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On With The Fic!
Legend of Zelda: Orb of Dreams
Chapter Three: Wake Up Call!
A beautiful chestnut mare strides over to the limp form of Link. Nudging him with her soft nose she tries to rouse him, but to no avail. In a last ditch effort she licks his face. A moan escapes from his mouth. Lowering herself to the ground, she urges him on. Slowly he swings his arm to her saddle and pulls himself onto her back. The mare stands, her rider on, started moving.
Links eyes flutter open, but his consciousness did not come back to him. Dreamily he rode on his steeds back not knowing where he was even going.
Morning gives way to afternoon as the sun rises high in the sky. A light breeze fills the air, swishing Link's hair.
Time escaped Link. His mind couldn't and wouldn't grasp anything as Epona made her way to where ever. Something in the back of his mind told him to look up after what was three days of riding.
He did so and was shocked to see the castle town in ruins and the castle itself on the brink of crumbling. Dark clouds covered the sun and it seemed that Link had some more work to do. He urged Epona forward and she complied as she started her canter. But as he approached the black clouds dispersed confusing the heck out of Link, still he rode hard.
Wild life had returned to the fields of Hyrule and all seemed well. He slowed as he reached the gate to town and crossed the draw bridge.
Link looked side to side seeming the devastation whole houses had been brought down and fires had cropped up all over. Yet the villagers weren't fazed at all. They were all helping to rebuild the town to its former glory. Hope rose into Links chest realizing everything was going to be fine, Hylians were indeed very strong people. A smile crept its way onto Links face as he left the town heading for the castle.
He was surprised to find that there were no guards to stop him from entering the castle. Climbing off of Epona he cautiously made his way into the entrance hall. The room was huge statues from the past rulers lined the hall red tapestries were hung behind them and a matching carpet was under his very feet.
Link had never seen the inside of the castle the only part he every saw was the garden in which he first meet the beautiful Princess of Hyrule, Zelda.
Groggily he walked forward, until finally a voice called out.
"Young sir! Where are you off to?" It was one of the maids.
"I wish- ergh- to see the Princess…" he stammered out.
Worry was plastered on her face for only an instant, "Well I believe her highness is with the King. I'll take you too him."
She turned around and Link followed slowly taking in the scenery. But worrying he would lose the kind maid he focused on trailing her.
They turned a corner and Link saw his destination. Huge carved oak doors were being guarded by soldiers who turned to look at them.
Shivers ran up his spine as he approached the guards.
"Who are you?" one of them questioned.
"erk- I am Link,-eh- Link Kokirin…"
The man eyed Link until he made his decision. "Open the doors!"
Link turned back to the maid. "Thank you…"
"No problem young Master," with that she turned on her heel and walked off.
The doors creaked as the guards pushed them open for him. He walked through the doors alone, and as he stepped though the threshold the soldiers began closing the gigantic doors.
Link looked back as the doors closed with a loud click. Moving slowly forward, he brought his head back to face forward. He stopped soon after.
He brought his head up a bit and finally laid his eyes on the ruler of all Hyrlue, King Hyrikinan. He was sitting in a gold, tall backed throne, and upon his noble brow he wore a huge gold crown. The king held his head high, but was still able frown upon the young, green, Kokiri. He wore an elegant red attire, the symbol of the triforce was constant within the outfit.
The Kokiri lowered his head in a bow. Not sure what else to do, he placedhis right knee onto the floor, his right hand over his heart in a fist. Link stared at the floor. Wondering why Navi refused to join him outside, but put it aside as he saw the floor go in and out of focus.
"You are Link… the great Hero of Time are you not?" the King questioned him.
"I am you Highness…"
"Rise now you Hero!" the king commanded with a strong voice.
Link did as he was told, but as he reached his full height he felt very dizzy. Getting a hold of himself quickly, he shook it off, thinking he just stood a little to fast.
"So you are the one who has saved my kingdoms?" he asked.
"Yes…" Link bowed again almost hurling on the way back up.
"Then a thank you is in order," He said standing up.
Link just watched as the King approached. But he stopped short of the stairs leading down form the throne.
"You shall be honored forever as our savior! You shall live here now, I shall make you a top ranking military officer, you will always be taken care of. We owe you that much. I also want you near in case I need you," he said.
"I thank you-cough- for you hospitality, but I don't need all that…" Link trailed off.
"Don't be silly of course you do," said a woman's voice.
Joining her father she entered the room and conversation.
"I won't take no for an answer young man!"
"Well, I guess if I can't say no…" light headedness took hold of him again. The King and his beautiful daughter kept fading I and out of focus.
Noticing the hurt expression on his face Zelda asked, "Are you ok, Link?"
Link finally lost the feeling in his legs and his knees buckled up underneath him. He was now on his hands and knees. People were talking and shouting all around him but he couldn't understand and the more he tried the more his head hurt.
Pain shot through him and his hand immediately went to hole the point of worst pain. He took is hand away looking at himself. Blood was running like crazy out of him. He found his answer to why he was feeling so bad. The wound had not completely healed and he had broken it open. A pool of blood had already formed on the ground as it ran down him, staining his clothes.
'Not again!' he thought in vain as everything turned black, 'I hate black…' collapsing on the floor concerned people flew to him, the King and Zelda included.
"Guards get a healer now!" the King ordered turning his attention back to the dieing Link. The guards scattered hoping to reach a healer in time.
I just can't seem to make a good long chapter… well, this one is a little longer… but I also just can't seem to find another way to end the chap other than Link collapsing… man he's like done it 3 times… don't worry I'm not gonna' do it again… at least not this soon…
Come On People! Give me some ideas to work with! I always want to know someone else's point of view and ideas… it helps me mold them into a great new concept so PLEASE! I'M BEGING YOU, PLEASE R&R! OR AT LEAST SEND ME AN E-MAIL!
'Till we meet again!