Lunarian :I tried writing with a different style this time. I think it turned out good, what do you think?
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--Chapter Eight--
- Power is an Ardurous Task-
Sitting on the ground finishing off a small snack from provisions out of his knapsack, Link stood up and woke Tatl from her rest. "C'mon Tatl, we're continuing now." Seeing nothing in the forseeable distance the cautious hero slung his shield onto his back and readied his sword in position for quick strikes. Something about the now yellowish labryinth gave him a feeling that being able to strike fast would be of great use.
Once more flying alongside her friend keeping watch of his back, Tatl tried to strike up a conversation. Feeling full of energy from her short nap and assuming Link felt the same from his mini meal. "Hey Link, what do you think will come out next?"
Now rested and with a satisfied appetite and feeling more like his old self with Tatl he didn't mind talking for awhile. "I don't know Tatl, those wolfos were some of the first beasts I've encountered here in Termina, but then that last one was as vicious as anything in here or Hyrule." Remembering that short yet highly intense duel he was sure it would have been much easier if his full arsenal and repetiore was available to him, but with being reduced to the very basics such a master beast comes across like an unstoppable juggernaut. "These colors remind me of the desert and-"
The very unsaid object of Link's thoughts suddenly decided to make its presence known. The ground directly in front of him began to furiously shift itself around as a small creature ascended the sand with impressive speed. It was a small plant-like creature of a mottled green color that attacks by spinning itself tremendously fast and ramming into its prey. A brief second pause was all Link had before this bloodthirsty denizen of the desert wastelands attacked with malicious glee.
Greatly pleased with himself for following his warrior instincts that led to having his sword in the ready, Link made quick work of the foolish Leever with a powerful thrust right into its soft body with all haste. Something felt off to Link, usually when a Leever attacks it is done by a pack.
"Link, behind you!" With a screech Tatl warned Link of the rising enemies identified by the numerous eruptions of sandy earth.
Taking head of the warning he spun around and saw dozens of Leevers rising up out of the ground of all different colors from red to green and blue. As one they began swarming the lone sword user.
Shink Squeqch spluh eurgh From above Tatl watches as Link swathes a savage line of death to the legions of Leevers disillusioned enough to think they even stood a chance. Link's really getting into this, ouch that had to hurt, wow I can't believe how far that one was flung.
Finally after what seemed like minutes but was only at the most half a minute, the carnage was over and stood victorious slightly winded. Huff "Thanks, Tatl." Ffha "For the heads up." Huff
She flew down to talk to him face to face. "That was great Link, you really showed them. Are you-" Abruptly she was interrupted by Link as his eyes widened.
Cutting her off with urgency he instructed with serious command. "Move, quick!"
Knowing better then to question such a behest she rose up into the air as fast as she could. Narrowly missing having a leever, one that was several times larger than that of the ones Link had just dispatched and twice as nasty, slice into her feet.
Breathing a sigh of relief that Tatl was able to get away from the Large Leever's attack, Link took out his shield and prepared to engage this stronger version of Leever. Holding a defensive stance he braced against the enemies charge, sparks flying as the whirling dervish struck his shield. Enduring the onslaught for another five seconds he then sliced through it as it stopped attacking for a moment to rest.
The large sand dweller was pushed back minutely from the attack. Soon however it charged once more as if enraged.
It held little matter however because the creature was still only a Leever no matter how big it got. Completing the same tactics as before twice more Link defeated the monstrosity.
Vanishing in amber flames along with the scores of dead smaller ones, the Large Leever faded away. Straightaway the corridor's colors changed once more. The sandy yellows shifted into an earthy brown, as if a land of sand transmogrifying into a cavernous subterranean grotto full of stalagmites and stalactites.
"Do you hear that?" Tatl asked link as she thought she heard something from out in the dark distance.
Cocking his head in thought, Link gave her a questioning gaze. "Hear what, Tatl?"
Sure of it now she told him. "Up ahead I can make out some sounds. Heavy lumbering beasts and fire being spewed."
Giving admiration to her apparently supreme sense of hearing he took her word for it. "Let's go meet them then, keep guard on my rear."
Sprinting foward down the hallway they soon met up with the culprits of the noises Tatl heard. There blocking the way were Dodongo's, a dinosaur-like creature resembling a giant iguana that lives in mountains and breathes fire along with a wicked fierce tail spin to its enemies.
Remembering the numerous times that Link would fight these creatures and be burned from their fiery blasts Tatl was wary for her hero. "Link, please be extra careful not to get caught up in their flames." Reviewing past exploits in her minds eye she sought out what he would usually do wrong. Just before he engaged them she figured it out. "Run behind them and slash at their tails then block with your shield when they try to smash you with their tails." With a thrill at being able to provide helpful battle tips again she took up position with full view of both sides so she could observe the coming clash.
That's a good idea, I wonder why I never thought of that before? Link thought to himself after hearing Tatl's tip-off. Putting the matter out of mind for now and concentrating on the fight he followed her plan to the letter.
As he got in reach of the Dodongo's, two within close proximity so far, they stopped moving and inhaled deeply preparing to let loose a wall of fire. Not giving them a chance to aim Link ran in between the two of them and as they were in the middle of expelling fire he stabbed the one on the right's tail. It spun rapidly trying to knock him away with its tail in anger, luckily he had his shield ready and was unharmed. As it began to attack again he ran after the other one and stabbed the tail, defending once more as it pushed him to the side in retaliation.
Thus began a deadly dance of flame and tail. Whenever one Dodongo was shooting fire he had to run to the side and go after the unwary one, then defend against the tail. By the time one would die and he distanced himself from the resulting explosion as the dead carcass exploded like an organic bomb, another would join the fray just as eager as all the rest.
Neither Link who was completely focused on evading defeat, nor Tatl who had grown bored of paying extreme attention to the battle below, was sure when or how long later, but at length they stopped coming and all was silent save for the heavy breathing of an exhausted fighter. Taking the break in battle for what it was Link slumped against the wall in a weary sit-down.
Placing his sword and shield aside the tired protaginist lay his head on his knapsack. "I need some rest Tatl."
"Are you sure that's safe, what if more enemies come after you?" She was understandably concerned for Link's welfare, who knows how long they would spend on this agonizingly long trial if he was thrown out now. This just has to be over soon. Oh, I so wish I could help him out more then just acting as a lookout.
"Tatl, can you do me a favor and keep watch while I take a nap?" He figured since she wasn't doing all the fighting he was that she would not be as tired as he is, plus fairy's were mysterious beings of magic. He could not recall her eating whenever he did, so where she was getting her energy he could not say. One more thing I have to remember to ask about someday. "Wake me up if anything comes by."
With as much vitality as she had flowing through her body Tatl felt as though nothing could bring a lethergic thought. "You got it Link, don't worry about a thing, just get some rest. Goddess knows you need it. After he lain down she softly brushed a few hairs from his face and took up guard.
"Thanks, Tatl. G'night." Sleepily replying his droopy eyelids shut and sleep was soon to follow.
To Be Cont'D:
"And now, let us all take a rest alongside our sleepy hero. As the night goes on and the dreams come to take us all away into the imagination, good night."
To ShadowLink50: Thank you very much for being the only person who was kind enough to review. You and Link seem to be in agreement about the Trials, that if he has saved Termina and Hyrule already, then WTF does he have to do these trials? Best as I can tell you and Link is life sucks :P ... Nah J/k, heh I wanted to really put Link through his paces. Serving a triple purpose. Firstly it gave me a reason to design my own challenges, real challenges, not little things that are so easy they aren't worthy of being called a trial. Secondly in-game it is a way for the QOF to regulate those in contact with her. Thirdly in-game it is a test of Link's resolve to return to Hyrule.
Wow, I'm in a typing mood today... anyway thanks again for the review. Plz R/R this chapter too :)
Notes: IMPORTANT This is the second to last chapter for the Trial of Power. Next chapter is the last part and then we can move on.