Yay! This stories actually turning out pretty well. Awesomeness.
Hyrule Castle
It's not that I'm super unfit or anything. I mean, I love running! But this was just a ridiculous distance.
"Jeez, how much further now?" I yelled to Green, who was leading the group, Vio behind him and myself between Blue and Red who was lagging behind. Poor Red.
Why do you sympathize him? He is merely showing weakness.
What's wrong with being weak now and then? That's what makes us human. Or...Hylian, in Links case.
I think I heard him grumble, if you can grumble telepathically. I smiled, quite proud of my answer. Unusually mature for me.
The scenery was actually quite nice, really. We had to climb a particularly rocky path, on one side was a river and a rushing waterfall, complete with rainbow. I could practically see the sparkles. Cheesy, anyone?
"We should see it when we cross the river." Green told me, not even pausing or panting when he spoke. Where does the kid get his energy from?
"Can we rest a little?" Red asked.
"We don't have time for that." Green answered, "We've got to tell my father about all this as soon as possible!"
Good luck with that. Shadow had already invaded the castle by now, and Links Dad would be in the Dark World or something, I think. I'm not to sure about that, but I vaguely remembered Shadow saying something along the lines of 'Let me welcome you to the Dark World, heh heh heh'. What a creepy laugh. Why do all villains have a creepy laugh? Video game Vaati probably has the weirdest though, that high pitched girly giggle. It made me shiver slightly just thinking about it. Weird girly-boy.
Your insults are rather plain.
What's that supposed to mean? Would you rather I used some colourful language? And how many times do I have to tell you to stop reading my mind!
Well, you are responding to my questions in your mind.
Ugh! Whatever.
You-
Shh!
Yeah. I just shushed a God. How bad ass am I?
Don't answer that.
"First we need to make a decision." Red said, suddenly perky again. Ha, Red said. It rhymes. Sorta.
"About what?" Vio asked.
"Names! Names!" Yes, I do believe we heard you the first time. "We can't all be called Link. We need nicknames! I wear red clothes, so call me Red. You're Blue."
He pointed to, well, Blue. Duh. Who's clever response was, "Huh?"
"Purple. No, Violet? Maybe just Vio?"
"Isn't that a girl's name?" the newly dubbed Vio muttered.
I punched him in the arm reassuringly, careful not to put too much force in it. "Hey, it's better than Purple, and I don't think it's girly. I like it."
Vio smiled a little, "Thanks."
I always liked Vio in the manga, he was probably one of my favourite Links. Especially the whole 'going-to-the-Dark-Side' drama. That's just awesome in my book. And he's a pretty good actor.
"And Green! Whad'ya think?" Red continued.
"It's weird, but it makes sense. I guess." Green said.
"You can't just change people's names! I won't answer to anything other than Link!" I rolled my eyes at Blue, who was now stomping angrily. The other two had also stopped and we were standing in a rough circle on a flat part of the path.
"It's a great idea! I'm a genius!" Red exclaimed. How modest. Then again, it is a pretty good idea. 'Course, I'm already calling them that, at least in my mind.
"You're an idiot!" Crossing my arms as Blue began his rant, I walked over to stand beside Vio, away from Blue and his rantyness. "Look, just cuz we look alike doesn't mean we're gonna be best buddies!"
"Right." Vio said, "Hanging around with you fools is dangerous to my health."
"Hey!" I punched his arm again, much harder this time.
He winced and smiled sheepishly, "Except you, of course."
"Mm-hm." I nodded my head in approval. I was no fool! In fact...
I pity the fool who hangs with the Links!
…where did that come from?
"You callin' me a fool?" Blue growled, grabbing Vio's collar threateningly. Yes, growled. Like grrrr. It was quite entertaining really. "I oughta-"
"Oh, C'mon! Stop it!" Green shouted, causing Blue to let go of Vio. Aww, thanks for ruining my entertainment. Jeez, that makes me sound...what is it? Cymplic, Sinic, Ciniple, Cenicle, Simpliacle-
I believe that word you are looking for is Cynical.
That's it! Thanks Oni. Dictionary is now added to your Godly status.
Uh...awesome?
Good, Oni. Use the words of awesomeness.
Anyway, it seemed Green had finished his little shout hurting yourself and Blue had threatened Green, by saying he would 'pop you too'. Who says pop you? That's just lame.
Apparently manga boys who run around defeating evil girly-boy villains who turn into giant eyeballs do.
"I'm Link!" Blue said triumphantly, "I'm the main Link! Got it?" Oh no, the sparkles were back!
"If there's a main Link..." Green jabbed his thumb at his chest, "It's me! Everyone knows Link dresses in green!"
True, over the Legend of Zelda era almost every Link wears green. Except when he gets a different tunic like in Ocarina of Time. I think he also gets pink hair in one. A Link to the Past was it? I should get some hair dye and experiment on Blue.
Blue realized his...blueness, and launched himself at Green, drawing his sword so Green had to block with his own sheathed one if he didn't want to get cut in half.
Which brought another catchphrase to mind...
Who's the main Link? There's only one way to find out...
FIGHT!
Have I mentioned you are an extremely odd girl?
Yes, you have. Am I bothered?
No. No, I am not.
"You think you're better'n me just cuz you wear green?" What's with all the slang, Blue? "Take it off!"
Yes, Green. Take it off. Take it all off.
Oh God. So many bad thoughts. Bad thoughts! Shoo!
"We're switching tunics right now! And hats, too!" Blue added.
"Jeez! Why isn't 'Blue' me more laid back and mellow?" Green asked as he fended off Blue.
"If we're all the same person, why are our personalities so different?" asked Red.
"Because we're each a part of my...errr...Link's whole personality." Vio explained to each Link, "Green is focused and motivated." In other words bossy and talks a lot.
"Blue is hotheaded and aggressive." Idiot who rushes into things without thinking. Also enjoys threatening people.
"Red is innocent and optimistic." Cute kid who makes the entire girl population go awww!
"Oh, I see!" Red exclaimed. "Vio is super cool!"
I had to smother a laugh as Vio looked away, embarrassed, "I'd prefer calm and collected."
"And I'm the awesome one who makes witty comments at inappropriate times!" I said brightly.
"Hmm?" I followed Vio's gaze and saw...uh, what's her name? The cook woman and her daughter. What was it...
"That's..." Blue began. Yes, that's...?
"Arcy..." There it is! Knew I could count on you Vio...in my head.
"...the castle cook!" Red finished.
"Hey! Arcy!" Green called excitedly.
I rolled my eyes as they sprinted towards her, ignoring Vio telling them to not go all at once.
I followed a few paces behind them, reaching her in time for Arcy to yell, "Stay back! You monsters! How did you find us all the way out here?"
Terror caused me to shake as I saw she was pointing...a stick at us! Noooo! I'm to young to die from the stick of death! What a terrible fate to befall one such as I! How will we ever survive with four swords against...a stick!
Ahem...excuse my sarcasm. I think coming inside the Four Swords has made me even weirder than usual.
"Listen, Arcy, I drew the Four Sword and got split into four." Green explained shortly, "But inside we're all the same Link!"
"Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm just some random girl here to help Link stop Vaati from taking over the world." I put in, waving at Arcy and the little girl, who still looked confused and scared.
"I used to think you were a good kid!" Arcy said, trembling as she held onto her daughter. Huh, I thought my attempt at humour, however poor, could get her to relax even slightly. I don't think demons joked and stuff as she would soon accuse us, well, Link, of being. Ah, what a waste of my...comedianism. Is that even a word?
"But those things you did...you're a demon for sure!" Arcy finished.
"What did I do?" Blue asked.
"Wait!" Vio said, causing us to all turn and look at him, "Do you mean a dark, shadowy 'Link'?"
Yes! We were finally getting somewhere. I get bored easily.
Green gasped, "The castle! What happened at Hyrule Castle?" he asked urgently.
XxXx
I had to admit, the castle was already giving me the creeps. It was totally deserted and the walls were all dark and cracked, with chunks taken off it and statues falling apart. I'd believe it was haunted if I didn't know about the demons and stuff.
Hey, it's pretty cool knowing everything that's gonna happen. But of course I'm not going to use that for selfish purposes!
Then again...we'll see.
This is totally an evil laugh moment. Mwa ha ha ha ha h-
You might want to pay more attention to your surroundings. If this 'manga' is correct, then soon you are going to be attacked by those puppet knights.
Oh...my...God. I cannot believe you just ruined my evil laugh moment! How dare you! Apologize now!
Why-
NOW!
Fine. I apologize for ruining your 'evil laugh moment'.
Kay! Imaginary make up hug!
Now, back to what was happening with da Links.
We had walked inside a hall type place with thick stone arches above our head and a couple of entrances/exits. It was completely silent and I couldn't see any other living creatures in the large room.
"No!" I jumped when Blue shouted and slammed his fists on a slab of stoning, shooting him a death glare. The kid scared the crap outa me!
"Shh!" Vio shushed him. I could hear echoing slams in the distance as Vio continued, "It's awfully quiet. Arcy said there were monsters here."
We all moved to each side of the entrance as we heard a loud clanging sound getting closer, Green, Vio and I on one side, Blue and Red on the other, each with their swords out.
The knight emerged from the dark entrance, heavily armoured with a funny feathery thing on his closed helmet and a long sword in hand. I could remember what Link thought in the manga when he saw him. Basically that it was Artura's armour (weird name), he was Father's top knight, and is he alive in there.
I gasped when Artura suddenly swung at us, narrowly missing Vio. We jumped forwards and moved so we were back to back as more knights appeared, surrounding us.
It was then that I made a horrific disovery...I didn't have a sword or anything to defend myself with.
Great. Just...great.
"They are knights of Hyrule!" Green realized.
"No!" Red shouted.
"Stop!" Vio said, trying to get through to them, "Wake up!"
The knight...demon...puppet- things! Just ignored him launching an attack on us. I barely had time to think, leaping out of the way just as a sword hit the ground where I had been standing.
I yelped and landed in a roll, standing up just in time to crouch down again, avoiding a knight madly swinging his sword. I rolled behind him and kicked his back, causing him to fall forward and also making the bottom half of my leg hurt like hell! I am so not doing that again.
Whilst I was hopping up and down on one foot, not doubt looking like a complete idiot, I tried to talk to Oni in my head.
Hey, Oni! Help me out a bit here!
Oh, and how do you propose I do that?
I don't know, how about giving me a sword or something so I can DEFEND MYSELF AND NOT DIE!
Okay, okay. Calm down.
Do NOT tell me to calm down. Give. Me. A. Sword. NOW!
"Ahh!" I ducked as yet another knight swung at me, narrowly missing getting my head chopped off. Why did they keep attacking me! I couldn't see what the others were doing as it seemed the knights had cut me off from them, surrounding me in a tight circle.
"Shit!" I rolled out of the way as a knight charged at me, hurting my left wrist as I jumped up to my feet. I tried to ignore it, testing it to see that it wasn't broken or sprained. It hurt quite a bit, but to my relief I could still use it without being in too much pain.
My relief was short-lived as a knight knocked me to the ground with his shield, "Damn it." I grumbled, holding my hand up and closing my eyes and a sword was brought down on me. I couldn't believe this was it...I was gonna die. I'd only been here for a few hours and already my time was up...
I hadn't even had a chance to make fun of Vaati! How freaking unfair is that? Stupid, damn, inconsiderate puppet knights.
Good bye, cruel world!
CLANG!
I was shocked by the sound of metal on metal, opening my eyes as I felt a weight in hands. I was holding...a DOUBLE HELIX SWORD! Yes! I got me Oni's sword!
I shoved back against the pressure of the knights sword, making him move back. It was a really odd feeling, the power surging from the sword and up my arm. I had to use two hands to hold it but it surprised me that it didn't actually feel that heavy, even though the sword was three quarters my body length. It came up to my bloody shoulder!
I swung at the closest knight, my eyes widening when it cut him clean in half. Another approached me from behind and I span blindly in a circle, hoping it might get him. C'mon, I've never used a sword before and it's not like I'm suddenly gonna master it like a Mary Sue.
To my extreme surprised instead of just hitting the knight, no, it went one better. A disk of white light shot out from it, throwing at least five guards backwards and slicing two in half!
However, the swing took my off balance and with a "Whoa!" I followed its descent to the ground, falling rather painfully on my stomach. The sword (of awesomeness!) clattered to the ground just next to my hand.
I grabbed it and leaped to my feet, holding the sword up high with both hand, ready to face my evil knightly foes who-
Had collapsed into smoking armour on the floor.
Oh.
I nudged one with my toe, just, you know, making sure it wasn't gonna jump back up again randomly. It creaked slightly, but other than that...nada.
"Sarah!"
"Gah!" I almost fell over, again, as a red blur ran at me and pulled me into a hug. Realizing it was Red and not some demon thingy I relaxed slightly and gave him a quick squeeze before taking a short step back. Red was still holding my arm so glanced over his shoulder to see Green, Blue and Vio walking towards us.
"You okay?" Vio asked, looking worried and relieved at the same time. Red looked up at me, and I could see he was feeling similarly to Vio, but was also scared.
"I'm fine." I assured them, sliding the sword in a sheath I found hanging on my back by the slight weight. It wasn't too heavy, but I could definitely feel it there when I rolled my shoulders. My back was aching from falling over so any times and I felt kinda...depleted. I think this is how Link feels whenever he uses magic, like I was tired but mentally. "What happened to the pu- I mean, the knights?" I had to remember that the Links didn't know they weren't actually knights. I would probably look kinda suspicious if I knew.
"I don't know." Green said sadly, "But I just couldn't hurt them. They're my friends!"
Huh, this didn't happen in the manga. I thought Shadow came out when the fake knights collapsed.
"Heh, heh. Your concern is quite pathetic." Speak of the devil.
We all jumped in surprise (I seem to be doing a lot of jumping lately) and my hand automatically reached for the sword handle, though I didn't draw it yet.
"They're just my toys." the voice continued, and Shadow stepped out so we could see him.