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A/N-Throughout the story, there will be footnotes at the bottom of the page. When you see a numeral (iii for example), simply go to the bottom and see what that character has to say. Rated M for later chapters. Anyhow, read on.
Chapter 1-Meeting with the Gerudo King
POV-Dark Link
The halls of the fortress were barren and thick with cobwebs. The walls were decaying beyond repair and the floor was beginning to take its toll from holding the foundations of the room. In the corner were a couple of Gerudo guards on break, talking about their latest exploits from Hyrule or passionately opposing the generation of men. A skull with some Gerudo flag colors was above them, and at the entrance to the room stood a boy waiting.
The female guards looked up and didn't seem to be at all bemused at how a small kid could have easily bypassed their defenses. Nor did they pay any interest to his dark clothing or weaponry, or his red bloodshot eyes staring at them, menacingly, as if wanting to decimate them. On the contrary, they were expecting him, and greeted him with impassive stares and sour expressions.i But what did I care? Let them stare at me for all I want. I wasn't staying for long anyways, I had business with my master.
One of the Gerudo guards simply stated, "The Gerudo King is ready to see you," and with a clap of her gloved hands, an entrance materialized to the northern reaches of the room, with a staircase yellowing but on top bore a red opulent carpet with golden embroidery on the sides. I went without another word.
After a short trek to the top, I knocked seven times on the door on which bore the Gerudo symbol. A harsh, cold voice came from inside and said," Enter!" As I went inside, I noticed several interesting things about the leader's room this time around.ii He looked up from his work and showed a shimmer of a smile. "Welcome back Dark Link. I must congratulate you on your trial thorough the Haunted Wasteland. Not many entities, let alone humans could have completed it." "Thank you master," I replied. The King looked impassive for a moment then spoke again. "So young one, you are wondering why I have summoned you here?" I nodded. "I feel it is time to send you out on your first real mission. Your apprenticeship is now officially over, though I expect the same respect and courtesy you've always shown me." "Thank you master. What is your will?"
Ganondorf started pacing back and forth in the room and said, "For many months I have been looking for the keys to the Triforce. As I found out more and more about it, the more I found out it wasn't going to be easy." He paused briefly and then continued. "Certain relics are required to gain entrance to the Sacred Realm, home of the Triforce. Although I found their hiding places, the keepers of keys refused to grant me their treasures, and I replied in kind with a curse on each of them. I thought this would persuade them to give me their burdens, but I was wrong."
I listened intently to this and hoped to hear a glimpse of what these keys were to the Sacred Realm.iiiI concealed my excitement and waited for him to say what he wanted me to do. "Recently, I noticed a small boy of about the same age as you, who heroically broke the first curse I established and retrieved the guardian's artifact. I want you to find him and bring him to me alive. And try not to let yourself be seen." I bowed to him and said, "Yes your master. It will be done," and departed instantly.
Outside of the Gerudo's fortress, a chill gale pierced the air, threatening to kill all who stood in its way. Unnoticed by any of the guards, being the crafty spy I am, slipped away from Gerudo territory. It was time for me to complete my task. Taking one last look behind me, I strode into the realm of Hyrule, and proceeded onward silently.
A/N-Well? What did you think? Please read and review but no flames please! Thanks for reading. Next chapter will be a meeting with Dark Link and Malon.
i Well what did you expect? It didn't matter that I wasn't technically human. I was still male and the Gerudos, being all female, despised all men, except for their king Ganondorf, who they showed proper respect.
ii Having been in here too many times before, I had gotten used to the layout of the chamber. Today was different however. I noticed maps of Hyrule spread across an old battered wooden table, some smaller but with more detail to that specific area. Several scrying orbs with a purple-clawed hilt showed the viewpoints of some of the King's spies. Also, there were books containing potent dark magic, information about a relic called the Triforce, and artifacts that I knew only Ganondorf knew how to use, let alone control.
iii While I was the retched man's servant, that didn't mean I wasn't open to ambition. When the time came, I would betray Ganondorf and take the Triforce for my own desires. I just need wait and find his weakness. After all, all humans have them. You all have them I should say.