The Pirate Prince
Chapter 15: Zelda – Stal-king
Zelda looked around the room, her grip on her sword tightening. Everything in the room made her on edge. Aside from the pile of bones, there were two tombs in the room, with the shattered remains of two other tombs near them. Zelda saw the crest of each of the Champions of Hyrule, taking a step forwards, Zelda went to inspect the ruins.
As soon as Zelda drew level with the first of the tombs, the pile of bones started to stand up. Once the bones fully assembled themselves, a skull floated from the corner. Zelda mentally identified the monster as a Stalfos, but this one had a cape, a large sword and shield and was encrusted with gold and various gem stones. The monster slowly turned and faced Zelda, its eyes lighting up red and letting out a snarling growl.
The Stalfos rushed at Zelda, the Princess barely having enough time to block the blow, a loud clang echoing through the room. Zelda swung her sword at the monster's legs, only to have the monster to jump back and start laughing at her.
"What have you done, you twisted monster?!" Yelled Zelda, her grip on her sword tightening, "You have no business desecrating this place."
"I have more right than anyone!" Growled the skeleton, "Bow down before the Stal-King!"
The monster swung his sword at Zelda, who parried the blow with her shield, Zelda then struck the monster with her sword four times before he jumped away. Stal-King drew a second sword and rushed towards the Princess swinging his dual blades at Zelda, making her jump backwards, barely dodging them and causing the blades to become stuck in one of the remaining tomb stones, stopping the monster in his tracks.
Zelda quickly rushed in and struck the monster multiple times before he finally yanked his sword free and spun around to face her. Zelda quickly raised her shield to block the blows from the sword, making her skid backward a few paces. Stal-King rushed at Zelda again, only this time Zelda wasn't fast enough to evade the blades. Zelda felt a searing pain in her side, a quick look down told Zelda that the blade had cut into her side, with blood leaking from the wound.
Zelda grit her teeth and adjusted her stance, so she was ready for Stal-King to advance towards her again. The monster didn't disappoint, and he rushed towards her, Zelda hopped to the side, causing his blades to become stuck in the floor, allowing Zelda to strike him a few more times before he got his sword free.
Stal-King rushed at Zelda once more, allowing Zelda to duck under the blades and kick his legs off. The rest of his body fell to the ground, merely a pile of bones without their head. Stal-King's head rolled across the floor, with Zelda chasing after it. In her peripheral vision, Zelda saw Stal-King's body reassembling itself, prompting her to kick the head into a corner and stab it with her sword.
Stal-King's head slowly turned black, before it exploded into nothing. A heart container slowly appeared from where Stal-King's body fell. Zelda slowly hobbled towards it, the wound in her side causing more pain as the adrenalin slowly wore off. Zelda picked the item up, sighing as it melted into her hands and sealed up the wound in her side. Zelda heard a small laugh from behind her, Zelda grit her teeth and spun around, drawing her sword. Only for her to drop it at the sight of the person before her.
Standing there, golden hair flowing, and green eyes filled with laughter, stood the Queen Zelda the Scholar from the era of the Hero of the Wild.
"I never expected from my own descendent to draw a sword at me." Said the spirit of the past Queen.
Zelda dropped down onto one knee, "Forgive me, your grace, I did not mean to disrespect."
The spirit giggle slightly, "It is only natural," she said, "That you be on guard after finding out the tomb of your ancestors had been desecrated and a monster stationed here to prevent anyone finding out."
Zelda slowly looked up, before looking at the necklace, which only now did she realise that she had been gripping it for the entirety of the battle. The Scholar followed her gaze, "Keep them, you will need them for the task ahead of you."
Zelda's head sprung up, looking at The Scholar, "But they were gifts to you when the Calamity was defeated, priceless heirlooms-"
"That serve no purpose to the dead." The Scholar interrupted, "An heirloom is something that must be passed down from generation to generation, not locked away in a tomb."
A ring of light appeared behind Zelda, making both royal women turn and look at it. The Scholar smiled, "It appears are conversation is drawing to an end, before you go, I must tell you of your task, you must collect the fragments of the Tri Force of Wisdom."
Zelda's face morphed into confusion, prompting The Scholar to continue, "When the Colossi first rose from the earth, the Tri Force of Wisdom was shattered into eight pieces, the evil you will face will be at its weakest once you have the Tri Force."
"The thing that's corrupted the Colossi." Whispered Zelda, as The Scholar gently guided her to the light.
"Yes," said the Spirit, stepping back "May the Goddesses smile upon you, and the Sages bless you in this fight."
Zelda was lifted up and warped out of the Tomb.
The Scholar was quiet.
"It seems she has her work cut out for her, Little Bird." Said another spirit, making the Scholar turn and look at them.
"Urbosa," Said the Scholar, looking at the Gerudo Champion, "They are so divided, the Hero wants revenge and isn't coping with his sister's death and the Princess is so angry that she would choose violence above all else."
"And with the blade in the state it's in, they will certainly have their work cut out for them, along with the false Hero hindering them." Said Champion Urbosa, before placing a reassuring hand on The Scholar's shoulder, "Once this is all over, Link will return to us and Demise's curse being lifted from Ganon should make up for those problems."
The Scholar only looked at the ceiling, "I can only hope."
TPP
A glowing blue ring appeared in the middle of Kakariko Village, making Ganondorf and Link stop in their tracks, as Zelda was dropped down in front of them. Zelda turned around and spotted Link, before rushing to him and grabbing hold of him.
Link and Ganondorf shared a glance, before Ganondorf cleared his throat.
"Princess, is everything alright?" Asked Ganondorf, looking down at the girl.
Zelda took in two shuddery breaths, before looking up at the Gerudo man, "Someone desecrated the Royal Tomb, it was filled with monsters and the tomb of the Hero of the Wild is empty."
Ganondorf frowned, "Perhaps we should discuss this inside, with Impa near you."
Zelda nodded, allowing Link to guide her towards the Matriarch's house. All oblivious to Skyloft watching them, His eyes flickering to their natural blue colour.
A/N: Managed to write this, it'll probably be a while before I add another chapter, hopefully no one had abandoned reading this story since it's been quiet for a while.