Ravengrl: Happy days are here at last! (jumps up and down with excitement)
Stefan: What, what's so exciting? Come on I want to know. (pulls on Ravengrl's pant leg)
Ravengrl: It's the last chapter!!!
Firesage: Yeah you guys only have to sit through one more chapter of pain.
(Blake and Link give each other high fives)
Stefan: But I don't want to leave!! (Blake and Link clamp their hands over his mouth)
Ravengrl: OK, the final chapter is here, enjoy.
As Blake and Stefan walked into the next room they where stunned. Machines that spouted fire in a circle and a huge flaming wall were only samples of what they needed to go through. Link parted the dumbstruck boys and walked with pride towards the fire.
"Why do I get the feelings that this is going to hurt?" Stefan said.
"Yeah and I get the feeling that Link will make it out without a scratch." Blake crossed his arms while he watched the hero stop before the circling machine of fire.
"Hey are you guys coming or what? Time's a wastin'." Link said. Blake and Stefan moaned and walked up to Link with their heads down. "Oh come on. It's not that bad is it?"
"That's easy for you to say. You didn't almost get barbequed with a wall of fire!" Blake said.
"Hey it's not my fault that you guys are slow. I warned you in advance to run." They stopped and stared at one another. "Now if you want to get through this alive you better not fall behind."
"Great, we're going to die." Blake said bluntly.
"Don't be so negative. After all you're with the Hero of Time." Link said with over confidence.
Blake and Stefan rolled their eyes and reluctantly followed him into the maze. As they approached one of the fire machines Link looked at Blake and Stefan to make sure they were following. Link smiled and quickly rolled right after the fire. He stood up and dusted himself as he gave a cocky smile to Stefan and Blake, whose jaws had dropped.
"All it takes is timing. Come on." Link called over the flame.
Blake gave Stefan a weak smile and said, "After you."
Stefan sighed and jumped, trying to dodge the flames. He stood up proud of his accomplishment but the sight of Link and Blake staring at his head confused him. Link quickly ran over and tried to blow out the flame growing on Stefan's noggin. Blake gulped and tried to time his roll. He halfway rolled through the flames but couldn't get back up. He yelped and Link grabbed his feet, dragging him out of the way. Link helped Blake to his feet and gave him a reassuring smile.
"That wasn't so bad." Link said and Blake glared at him.
They proceeded through the flame maze with some difficulties. By the time they reached the platform they needed to use Blake had become a master at rolling and Stefan was better at noticing when his hair was on fire. Link of course made it all the way through without a scratch. Link climbed onto the platform and walked to the middle waiting for Blake and Stefan. The thieves finally made it to the top and stood next to Link.
"OK, what's next?" Blake asked crossing his arms.
"Uh, I…I don't remember." Link said scratching his head. "It's been a while since I've had to do this."
"You mean you brought us all the way here and you don't remember what to do?!!" Stefan yelled showing a fist to Link.
"Give me a second and I'll remember. Keep your tunic on." Link said turning away from them.
"That's it!! I want to get out of here now!" Stefan started to stomp and jump on the platform in frustration.
Blake tried to calm Stefan down but he just kept stomping. Link heard his tantrum and snapped his fingers in triumph.
"I remember." He said to himself. He pulled out the megaton hammer and raised it over his head. "See you guys at the bottom." He said.
Blake and Stefan stopped and stared at him. Their eyes grew wide and Blake thought, 'oh crud,' as Link swung the hammer down and hit the platform. Everything was still for a moment.
"Funny, I thought that would work." Link said and leaned on the hammer.
"You moron, you could have killed us." Blake said with frustration reaching his peak.
"Yeah what's your problem?" Stefan said and stepped forward.
The platform started to shake and Blake glared at Stefan. The platform slipped through and plunged to the lower floor.
"Ah ha, I knew it would work. Look out below!" Link yelled and jumped through the hole.
Blake and Stefan quickly rolled out of the way, but watched the edge, as Link landed on the platform.
"I hate you." Blake said bluntly and Link just smiled.
Link helped Stefan and Blake to their feet and then faced the ceiling high door.
"That's our objective men, onward!"
Blake and Stefan stood up moaning and grumbling as they followed, a very overly optimistic, Link. They stopped at the door and Link slowly pushed the door open. Link peeked in and then motioned for Blake and Stefan to follow. They looked at each other and nodded following Link into a room of darkness. Blake looked around he room and couldn't believe his eyes. There was a single platform in the middle of the room. The space around the platform was filled with lava form the depths of the mountain.
"I don't think I need to tell you guys to watch your step in here." Link said and proceeded to the platform.
"Yeah Blake, don't trip." Stefan said and smirked at him.
"Like I would." Blake said in a huff and walked up to Link. "So why are we here anyway?"
"Well as soon as we get on the platform I'll tell you." Link said and jumped onto the platform.
Blake looked back at Stefan and shrugged. He hesitated but gathered his courage and leaped. He landed on the platform stumbling but caught him self in time to miss a pool of lava.
"(sigh) Come on Stefan it's safe." Blake called.
Stefan bit his lip and then jumped onto the platform. As soon as Stefan landed the platform jerked and a gap between the door and the platform grew. Stefan looked back and yelped in surprise as a wall of lava surrounded them.
"Hero of Time, why have you come to my domain?" A voice boomed over them.
Stefan and Blake looked at Link in horror but he just smiled.
"It's going to be ok." He told them quietly. "I'm here on request of the Gorons. You've been causing trouble haven't you?" The voice growled. "I thought I told you to leave them alone."
"I got bored." The voice answered back.
Link crossed his arms and looked up at the ceiling. "You do remember what I said I would do if you caused trouble, don't you?"
"Hey, it's not my problem! They're the ones that sent scouts into my domain." The voice grew louder and angry at Link's last comment.
"Will someone please tell me what's going on?!!" Stefan yelled out.
"Stefan, shush." Link told him sternly.
"I didn't know you brought me snacks Hero of Time, thanks." The voice said with a low growl.
"Hey, back off or I'll ban you! I mean it!" Link said and shook his finger at the ceiling.
Blake and Stefan looked up hesitantly and froze when a pair of yellow eyes opened and stared at them. Link took out his bow and strung an arrow. He aimed it at the eyes and they blinked at him.
"Are you going to fight me, young Hero?" the voice said and the ceiling started to move.
Blake and Stefan scrambled to Link's side and stared at the eyes.
"If it's to protect someone I'll fight you to the death." Link declared.
"To the death?" Stefan squeaked out to Blake.
"So be it!" the voice yelled.
Link shot the arrow at the eyes and they disappeared in the darkness of the room. Link drew his sword and strapped his shield on his arm.
"Link what's going on?" Blake asked as he scanned the room.
"The reason we came here was to take care or try and talk to the dragon that lives in this mountain." Link explained.
"Dragon?" Stefan asked with a weak voice.
"Yes, the dragon has been bothering the Gorons and we were sent here to stop it. Watch yourself." Link ran to the middle of the platform and positioned himself in the fighting stance.
"We're going to die." Blake said bluntly.
Stefan's hair stood on end as a roar came from behind him. He slightly turned and saw the form of the dragon. It was twice the length of the platform and had blood red scales. Its piercing yellow eyes stared him down and then advanced. It opened its mouth and Stefan panicked. He bolted as fire exploded from the dragon's mouth.
"HELP!!" He yelled and Link ran to his rescue.
Link jumped in front of the dragon and put his shield up, deflecting the flames. Stefan ran to Blake and sighed in relief.
"That was close." He exclaimed.
"Uh…Stefan." Blake said and pointed at a trail of smoke behind Stefan.
Stefan slowly turned his head and looked down. He eyes grew wide as his buns erupted in flames.
"AHHHH!" He screamed and ran at Blake.
"Stefan you idiot, don't came my way!" Blake yelled and took off.
Link struck the dragon on the nose and the dragon yelped and shook its head. Link looked around for Blake and Stefan but when he spotted them he couldn't believe his eyes. The dragon tried to take this opportunity to strike but Link noticed it and dodged the attack.
"You need to calm down." Link said and drew his hammer.
The dragon eyes grew wide as Link swung his hammer with all his might and struck the dragon on the head. The dragon whimpered and laid its head down. It looked at Link with sad eyes and Link smiled.
"I admit defeat Hero of Time but you must assist me by telling the Gorons to leave me alone. Warn them that if they step foot in my domain again I wont hold back." The dragon rose to its feet and looked Link in the eye.
"If you keep your promise and don't attack them purposely I'll keep my end of the bargain." Link said and put away his hammer and sheathed his sword.
"You have my word." The dragon bowed deeply, jumped into the air and disappeared.
Link sighed and jumped in victory. "All right, mission accomplished!"
"LINK!!" Blake yelled.
Link turned to find Blake desperately trying to get away from Stefan, whose butt was flaming.
"Help, my butt's on fire!!" Stefan yelped and picked up the pace.
Link quickly took out a bottle of water and threw it on Stefan as he took another corner. The flames were extinguished and Stefan stopped in his tracks. He sighed and turned to Link with a smile.
"Thanks." He looked over at Blake who was panting and gasping for breath. "Sorry about that bud."
"No…problem." Blake said still trying to breathing normal.
Link smiled and slung his arms around their shoulders. "We're off."
Outside of the Fairy Fountain
"Well this is where we must part." Link said and looked out over the mountain and the small town.
'Thank goodness.' Blake thought to himself.
"See ya," Link said and walked over to a stationary, but huge, owl on a post.
"Wait," Link looked back at them. "How are we going to get down?" Stefan asked.
"I don't know. How about you use this time to practice for when we meet again." Link said and the owl took off with him.
"Wait!" Stefan exclaimed and jumped for him.
"Bye!" Link yelled back as he disappeared in the sky.
Blake and Stefan sat there and sighed.
"Well let's get off this mountain." Blake said and walked forward.
"So, do you really think we'll meet up again?" Stefan asked as they scaled the mountain.
"I hope not. I have enough bruises thank you." Blake said.
Stefan smiled at him and they kept climbing down with the occasional mutter or complaint about the "Hero of Time".
Ravengrl: Yay! WE ARE FINISHED!
Firesage: Boo ya.
Blake and Stefan: We are out of here!
Firesage: Hold up you two. You need to stay for the sequel.
Blake and Stefan: Sequel?
Link: (sigh) Wake me up when I'm needed. (Link falls asleep)
Ravengrl: (looks around to see Link sleeping and Firesage trying to keep Stefan and Blake from getting away) Anyway please R&R, and please watch for my sequel "Mazed and Confused" coming soon.
