CHAPTER 6

As I expected Impa came storming into the house and yelled at me for slamming the door. I didn't care and tuned her our for a few minutes until she calmed down. I felt someone slap my face and backed away from her, holding my cheek.

"What did you do that for?" I asked, rubbing my cheek causing it to redden. "I didn't do anything!"

"Don't give me your attitude!" she yelled, wagging her finger in my face. "I've had enough of it!"

I didn't say anything. I kept on rubbing my cheek, which made the red mark get worse.

"Stop that!" she ordered, slapping my hand. "Do you want that to stop hurting or do you want it to get worse?"

"Right now I don't care!" I retorted. "It doesn't matter anyway!"

"It does too matter!" Impa almost screamed. "I don't want people seeing that and thinking I abuse my children!"

"But you do," I muttered. "You're just good at hiding it from people."

Impa didn't hear me. If she had I would have been in worse trouble. She sat down at the table and buried her face in her folded arms. She seemed upset about something but I wasn't about to ask what it was. What did I care anyway?

I saw down at the table and watched her without saying anyway. I was too upset to say anything and felt like crying. Life just wasn't fair. I looked down at the doll I'd ruined only then realizing it wasn't Zelda at all. It was my sisters. Guilt filled my chest and I looked away from it as tears spilled out. Once again I'd acted foolishly. I wasn't about to do that again. I calmed down instantly and looked out the window. I couldn't fix the doll but maybe if I kept it with me I wouldn't feel so bad. I looked away from the window and hid the doll in my cloak. That was all I could do. I wasn't going to worry about it. I had other things to worry about. Like carrying out my revenge if Impa wouldn't let me out of the house.

I'll just have to wait for my chance to get out, I thought glancing back over atmy mother who hadn't moved from her position. Maybe if I act nicer she'll trust me.

The thought made me smile which is one of the many things I haven't down since that day seven years ago. The idea was good. Good indeed. My attention focused on Impa. Maybe now would be a good time to put my plan into action.

"What's wrong?" I asked trying to sound like I cared even though I didn't.

Impa looked up at me. Her red eyes showed surprise that I even gave a damn. I'd made sure I'd asked that question without any disrespect in my voice.

"It's not important," she told me. "Not important to you anyway."

"Liar," I didn't say.

"All right," I said. "Whatever you say."

I turned away from her. I knew she was hiding something. Probably something about me. I bet it has something to do with the king and that slut, I concluded. What else could it be?

Well I didn't bother asking again. Instead I lay down on Impa's bed and stared at the ceiling. My mind wandered back in time and I didn't try to stop it. It could do what it wanted. Even at my expense.

I thought back to the time before I met Zelda. Me, my sister, and Jecra had had an easy life with father. Sure Impa was hardly ever around but I never minded. When my father died about a year before the incident things had started going downhill for me. I hated being watched by old, ugly, bad mouthed women. They found hundreds of reasons to insult me and make me feel low. They said they hated watching me and I hated being watched. I never said anything though. I didn't want to disrespect them.

Merlain had of course never complained about those bad mouthed bitches even when they called her a slut. All she ever did was smile and tell me she could understand why even when I didn't. She just didn't have the heart to hate people.

She never tried to make enemys.

Unlike me who always seemed to gain new ones every day. I wonder why I could never get along with anyone. I wonder why I couldn't make friends. Maybe it was because I never acted friendly to anyone. That could be it.

When I was growing up I never liked anyone and no one liked me. I was constantly getting into fights even when father was alive.

"I need to be left alone," Impa said suddenly breaking into my thoughts.

I blinked and the house came back into focus. I was surprised by what she had said. Was she actually going to let me outside?

I wasted no time, lest she change her mind, I stood up and got out of there. I didn't stop just outside the door. I ran. I ran into Hyrule field and further. I ran until I fell over, out of breath. I had no idea where I ended up.

When I could breathe again I sat up slowly and looked around. I was close to a desert place. A sigh read: Gerudo Valley.

I decided that it would be a great place to hide from Impa and walked up the trail. I walked into the valley and crossed the bridge. I sat down on the bridge and looked into the water.

Now that I finally got away from her it's time to think of a plan.

Before I could someone grabbed me and jerked my body into the air as if I weighed nothing. I gasped and choked as I struggled to get free. It was no use. My attackers grip wouldn't slacken. A voice suddenly hissed in my ear. "What are you doing here, Sheika?"

"I-I'm hiding from my mother," I chocked.

"Hiding from your mother?" the voice sounded amused by this. "Why would you do that?"

I tried to answer. "She.. she is trying to keep me from getting my revenge."

"Revenge?" On who?"

"On Pri...Princess Zelda," I gasped.

My attacker loosened his grip. "Princess Zelda?" He turned me around. "Why do you want revenge on her?"

"She took my sister away from me," I replied, feeling bravor.

He put his hand under my chin and made me look at him. Now I could see what he looked like. He was a very tall male Gerudo. He had short red hair and reddish brown eyes. I had never seen him before. "So the princess murdered your sister did she?" he asked grinning.

I nodded again.

He seemed happy about something. "And you want revenge for her doing that?"

"I just said that."

He let me go and looked away. "I may be able to help you," he said.

"Help me?" I questioned suspiciously. "Why?"

"Because I too had something taken away from me because of her."

"Really? What was it?"

He looked back at at me. "Let me just say it was very improtant," was all I got.

"And you'll help me?" I asked again.

"If you help me."

"Help you what?"

He put an arm around my shoulders. "Well my boy, let me tell you..."

"Have you met a snotty nosed blond punk named Link?" he asked.

I nodded. "Yes."

"Did you ever notice the sword he carries around with him?"

Again I nodded.

He turned me toward him and looked me right in the eyes. "In order to help me you must get that sword."

"How?" I asked.

He smiled. "You'll have to figure that out yourself."

I wasn't quit sure yet. "And if I do you'll help me kill that blond bimbo?"

The giant Gerudo nodded, grinning. "You have me word," he let go of my shoudlers and put out his hand. "Do we have a deal?"

I nodded and put my hand in his. "We have a deal," I confirmed, shaking it firmly.

He started to lead me out of the valley. "Now remember, Link always carries the Master Sword in a sheath on his back," he explained to me. "If you can't get it easly don't hesitate abnout using force. If you can I'd also like it if you brought that little bastard to me."

"How will I be able to let you know when I do?" I questioned. "Where can I find you?"

"I'm always here," he explained gesturing around the valley. "I won't be hard to find. The rest of my race is female."

I nodded. "Oh right." I'd forgotten.

By then we were outside the valley. Before we split up he once again put his hands on my shoulders and said. "One more thing; I don't want you to return here until you have it, understood?"

"Yes."

"Good."

He let me go and walked back toward his home.

I stood on the trial and smiled to myself. So I had an allei. I wasn't the only one who wanted the princess dead. I started walking. This should make my plan easier. My steps had a new pace. Everything was starting to go my way now. And nothing is going to get in my way this time! I thought. Nothing!

I noticed a gate down the road. I wonder where that leads? I thought walking toward it.

As I got closer I noticed a sigh. :Lake Hylia.

Lake Hylia? I heard about that lake. I wonder if it's as beautiful as people say?

I reached up and pushed the gate open. I walked down the path and suddenly my vision filled with the most beautiful body of water I'd ever seen. Crystal clear water that reflected the sky perfectly without a single movement to mess it up stretched before me.

Wow! I thought getting closer. It looks so inviting.

I couldn't resist. I ran up to the water and dived it. I held my breath as I went under. I enjoyed the feeling of cold water against my skin. I stayed under as long as I was able. I surfaced finally and lay on my back enjoying the sunlight on my face. It felt good to be outside.

"Hey don't I know you!" a voice exclaimed, starling me.

I turned my head and found myself staring into a pair of deep purple eyes.

A/N

Longer chapter. Hope ya enjoyed it.