The Legend of May: An Ash to the Past
(Author's note: This is my first fanfiction. So please be nice in your reviews. This fanfic takes place in an AU in Link to the Past Hyrule. There will be plot twists and more fleshed out characters and stories than in the original game. So this will not be a total rehash of the original game. Most enemies and some of the morally good creatures have been replaced with Pokemon with some modifications. Most of the human characters in Link to the Past have been replaced with Pokemon Characters from the games and Anime. Ash is 6 months older than Princess May. They are both 13 in this fic. This is an Advanceshipping fic, so if you hate that pairing then don't read it or leave me flames.
In the Original Link to The Past, Agahnim was "clone"[Japanese bunshin] of Ganon. [the localized English version translated it wrong by saying pawn] however for this story I am going with the character who takes the place of Agahnim is a pawn of the character who takes the role of Ganon].
For the game dialogue I used, I use the Japanese exact translation when the English deviates from. When the English doesn't I use the English because it's style flows smoother)
Italic Sentences = Thoughts
I do not own Pokemon or the Legend of Zelda. No matter how much I wish I did.
He was running frantically. Side jumping, rolling, backflipping, even dashing with his Pegasus boots to get out of the way. This creature was restless.
Whenever it would get close to him, it would either: one try to bite him, two use its body knock him down into a pit two stories down, three, use its body to completely surround him to either do option one or constrict him.
"Does this creature ever let up?" Ash asked out loud, although more in a frustrated exclamation than as a question.
As if on cue, the giant Seviper hissed as it dove face first where Ash was standing with its fangs fully extended. It hit the ground hard and was briefly stunned.
Yes! Waiting to dodge at the very last second paid off! Now to attack its tail.
Ash ran straight for it and with swung his sword in a horizontal slice landing a hit. The creature groaned in pain before exploding in a cloud of harmless smoke. Catching his breath for a moment, Ash then noticed a red glowing light materialize where the monster was. Walking up towards it, he grabbed the pendant and held it forward
"Alright! I just got the Pendant of Wisdom!" He exclaimed to no one in particular. With the last of the three pendants in tow, Ash pulled out his Magical Mirror and warped outside the entrance of the Tower of Hera that was located on Death Mountain.
With these three pendants, I can finally get the Master Sword and stop Hargahnim. (Author's Note: Harley is the one that takes the role of Aghanim) I can't believe he almost succeeded in sacrificing Princess May. Ash then thought back to how his quest began.
(flashback)
It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning and thunder were striking frequently. Ash, surprisingly enough, was sleeping soundly. However he heard a beautiful girl's voice.
"Help me. Please help me. I am being held captive in the castle dungeon. My name is May...The Six maidens were offered up as sacrifices, and I am the last one. The priest Hargahnim, who appeared at the castle, is using the sacrifices in an attempt to open the seal of the Seven Sages again. I am inside the castle dungeon. Please help me."
After hearing that Ash jolted awake.
Why would May tell me who she was? Ash thought We grew up as childhood friends. That doesn't matter right now I need to go rescue her!
Before Ash could even get out of the bed, his Uncle Silver(based off of Silver in Pokemon Chronicles) came to him with his soldier's sword and shield.
"Ash, I am going out for awhile. I will be back by morning. Do not leave the house."
With that said his Uncle Silver departed. Ash jumped out of bed, put his boots and floppy green hat on. He opened his treasure chest by his bed containing his lantern and left the house.
Sorry Uncle, but May is my best friend and I am going to do whatever I can to save her!
Ash and his uncle lived out in the field 3 miles from Hyrule Castle. Silver was a Soldier who has been serving faithfully under Norman King of Hyrule since he was 18. Ash never remembered his parents growing up. In fact he has been raised by Silver for almost his entire life. Silver told him that three months after he was born his parents embarked on a mission requested from King Norman.
There were monsters appearing in Hyrule all of a sudden and Norman sent Ash's father(a Knight of Hyrule) and mother(who was skilled sorceress) to go investigate Death Mountain, the source of the outbreak.
After a week of no contact, King Norman sent out a search party to go find them. When the search party returned all that was found of Ash's parents was his mother's red scarf and his dad's floppy green hat. The King had the items investigated and discovered that there was a faint dark aura in them.
The King's mages determined that Ash's parents must have been taken to the Dark World from a portal and while they were being sucked in these items escaped the portal. Ash's parents were declared MIA and Silver was notified of this and became Ash's guardian.
Since Silver was a soldier, that meant Ash was allowed to hang out in Hyrule Castle during the day. He was able to hang out with and play with the maidens and the other children whose relatives worked at the castle. This meant that he was able to see Princess May many times during the week.
They quickly became great friends. One of the funnest things Ash would do when being with May was sneaking up on Castle attendants and officials and pulling pranks on them. May thought they were pretty funny. If she felt sad it would often cheer her up.
When Ash arrived at the castle grounds, he snuck by the guards and went to the east side of the courtyard. Pulling up the brush growing over the hole Ash leaped down to the tunnel below. After turning a corner he was shocked at what he witnessed. His Uncle was mortally wounded! He had cuts all over his body and had a deep gash on his chest.
Ash ran to his uncle already tearing up.
After Silver reprimanded him for disobeying him, he gave him his sword and shield and told him to use the family's spin attack technique when in tough spot. He told them not to be reckless like he was and to avoid Hargahnim at all costs. He told him it was their family's duty to protect and rescue Princess May.
After navigating the castle, Ash made it to the prison area.
"May! I came here to rescue you!" Ash said to her as he was walking to her cell door.
May was relieved and joyful that Ash came but quickly told him, "Ash watch out! It's a trap!"
"Huh? What are you t-"
Was all Ash could say before an Armored possessed soldier threw a ball and chain hitting Ash's shield and knocking him backwards landing on the ground hard. May gasped in horror and told Ash to be careful.
After an intense battle. Ash managed to beat the soldier and retrieve the key to May's cell. Ash unlocked it and May immediately leaped out glomped Ash to the floor.
"Oh thank you for saving me Ash! For awhile I was starting to think that no one was going to come for me." She said this while hugging him very tightly.
"C-C-Can't B-b-breathe!" Ash gasped out.
May opened her eyes after moving her face away from Ash's chest and let him out of her embrace. Blushing, she apologized and asked if he was okay.
"It's okay May" Ash laughed, "I would do the same to you if we were to switch places. But yes May I am okay. They did not hurt you did they? I swear if they landed a hand on you I'm…"
May stopped him and said, "It's alright Ash, I am fine they did not manage to harm me thanks to you! In fact, I was relieved when I could sense you were getting close." Ash blushed when she said that and was smiling at May that she was fine, he rose up to his feet and offered her his hand She gladly accepted it and started to explain.
"Ash, the castle guards are being corrupted and manipulated by Hargahnim's dark magic. He is no normal sorcerer. He is a demon! In fact," Princess May started shaking a little and began sniffing, "F-F-Father… Father is probably already…" She started getting teary eyed thinking about it.
Ash felt compassion towards May and was inwardly angry at what Hargahnim was doing. However, what mattered most was comforting May and escaping the castle. He hated to see May upset, and that bastard wizard was going to pay for what he did to the May and Hyrule, come hell or high water.
"May, don't think like that." Ash said calmly while wiping away her tears with his thumbs, "I am sure your father the king escaped."
"R-R-Really?"
"Of course May! Your father is an expert swordsman and martial artist! Some corrupt soldiers are not going to stop him." May started becoming happy at thinking of that and then responded,
"But what if he came into the path of Hargahim! W-w.." she started to get sad again
"May!" Ash said putting his hands on her shoulders having her look at him, " We can't think like that! I am concerned about your dad as much as you are. But first we need to get out of here, alright?" May calmed down when Ash said that to her.
Thank you Ash. You always know how to comfort me when I need it. I am glad I have a friend like you.
With a determined look on her face Princess May "You are right Ash! Come on! I know a secret passageway to the church that's located in Father's throne room."
Ash offered her his hand, "Then let's go Princess!" She gladly accepted it and they were on their way. After they both pushed the heavy "wall" behind her father's throne, they entered the secret tunnel to the castle sewers. May pushed the swith the closed the "wall" behind them. Ash got out his lantern and defeated any Raticate that got in his way. They arrived safely to the church.
The priest was relieved when Princess May arrived and thanked Ash for saving her.
May responded, "Yes, it was Ash who helped me escape from the dungeon! When I was captive the wizard said, 'Once I have finished with you, the final one, the seal of the wise men will open.'
Ash, you must not let the land of Hyrule fall into the wizard's clutches. If he releases the seal of the seven wise men, evil power will overwhelm this land. Before that happens...before it's too late... destroy Hargahnim before he destroys all of Hyrule! You can do it!"
Ash's face flushed when May placed her faith in him.
Why do I feel funny all of a sudden? It feel like a pitter patter in my heart. Whatever it is I like it because when May looks at me like that I feel like I can do anything! With Ash deep in though all he could do was smile and nod at her.
With the priest(who is Professor Rowan) speaking up, Ash and May turned their attention to him. "Yes, there is no doubt to it that these monsters coming in the land have to be Hargahnim's doing. Ash in order to defeat him you are going to need to acquire the legendary blade magic repelling Master Sword. I don't know the details but the say the village elder of Kakariko(that is Professor Oak btw) is one of the descendants of the seven sages. It would be a good idea to go visit him. Here I will mark the location on your map for you"
"Thank you Bishop, I appreciate it" Ash replied
"My pleasure, now be careful. The soldiers are probably now looking for you two. I will shelter Princess May here. You won't have to worry about that."
"Alright, I will be on my way then. Bye!" As Ash departed and was about the leave the doors of the church…
"Ash Wait!" May shouted and Ash came to a halt and looked at her. "I almost forgot something. I wanted you to have this. She handed Ash a brown satchel. Ash untied it and found in it a Red cape with yellow trim on the top.
"Wow! Thanks May you shouldn't have! Now I feel bad because I have nothing to give to you in return."
"Ash, you don't have to, you rescuing me and protecting me from those awful sewer monsters is more than enough. Also that is no ordinary cape Ash. That's a Magical Cape. When you wear it. It will make you invisible and make you impervious to all attacks! But be careful because it consumes your magic stamina."
"That's awesome May! This will definitely come in handy! How can I ever repay you for this?"
"Ash", may cooed, " I already told you, you don't have to. But if you insist, if you defeat Hargahnim and save Hyrule it will be more than enough." May giggled smiling at Ash.
Then she quickly reached and kissed Ash on the cheek. Ash was redder than a tomato and was stupefied not expecting May to do that.
May had a tinge blush on her cheeks,"Well go on. Hyrule is not going to save itself Ash!" She told him as she pushed him through the Church's doors.
Ash got a move on and went to Kakriko village. After talking to several residents. One lady told him that Elder Rahlamuel is in East Palace. She marked the location on Ash's Map for him.
When Ash arrived at Rahlamuel's place, he told Ash in order to wield the Master Sword, he needs the three pendants of virtue. That will prove that he is worthy to wield the Blade of Evils Bane. He marked the three locations of the pendants on his map.
(end of flashback)
Ash arrived in the Lost Woods and made it to the Sacred grove. In the mist filled foggy forest he saw the pedestal where the Master Sword resided. As Ash arrived to it. He placed his hands on the hilt of the blade. As he was beginning to draw it his three pendants left his pack and hovered in the air glowing. Ash drew the blade and the foggy mist from the sacred grove was lifted.
Ash was immediately contacted telepathically.
Ash, t-t-the castle guards. They are in the Church. Kyaaaah
"Grr, Hargahnim! Don't worry Princess May I am coming!" Ash put on his Pegasus boots and run as fast as they would allow him to. Ash arrived at Hyrule castle and proceeded to storm into the tower.
It was very grueling with many elite soldiers and traps. Ash made it up to the final floor outside the room where May was being held. After having a fierce battle with two double wielding ball and chain Machokes. Ash came out victorious. However he had a few wounds he received in the battle. So he opened up his bottle to allow Clefairy to heal him. Being refreshed Ash quickly made it into the room.
When Ash got in, he was shocked at what he saw. Princess May was in the center of the room lying on a lavender bed with a golden frame surrounding it. It was on a wide but short concrete pillar in the center of the room. She was weak and exhausted.
"Oh well look who the cat dragged in. I am sorry honey bun but your precious Princess May is about to be sacrificed. So just be a doll hun and watch helplessly while I finish her off." Hargahnim responded.
"Like hell I will!" Ash screamed and instantly he deftly jumped into the air at Hargahnim with the Master Sword he swung with all his might down at Hargahnim. Ash was violently shocked with a powerful electrical force pouring into his body. Ash screamed in great anguish. May although weakened witnessed the pain Ash was going through and teared up that thinking this was all her fault that this happened. With his magic, Hargahnim repelled Ash into the slab door and Ash hit it violently with a thud, before landing on the ground. Steam was coming of Ash while he was on the ground grimacing in pain.
"AHAHAAHAHAHA, that's what you get butter biscuit when you don't listen to me. Tsk tsk. Tsk. That Master Sword won't work on me. Your valiant effort to rescue your precious May flower was all in vain. I could kill you darling, but I think I will enjoy doing that after you witness your precious' last moments. Hargahnim snapped his fingers and a barrier formed around Ash as he slowly got himself up.
With what little power she could muster May used it to heal Ash from the damage the wizard inflicted. Telepathically she then said,
"Ash, I am so sorry this happened. This was all my fault… I am thankful my last moments were spent with you. I l-l-l." May could not finish her sentence as she was being suspended in the air above the bed. Magical energy waves enveloped and surrounded May.
Ash screamed "NOO! Mayyyyyyyyyy!" With all his power he furiously pounded on the barrier but it wasn't effective at all! While this was happening May with teary eyes as she was covered with those waves of energy and then soon she vanished.
"Nooo Mayyyyy" Ash screamed out. Tear drops were falling from his face at what happened. Meanwhile Hargahnim was laughing manically at the failed attempt as Ash failed to rescue May.
"Well sweetykins? How do you feel now? Wasn't what just happened something to just die for!" He chuckled to himself.
"You. YOU MONSTER!" Ash screamed as he was starting to feel righteously angry.
"Oh come on sweetie pie, I am no monster. Monsters attack and destroy anything insight. They can't plan anything worthwhile. I, on the other hand, did this as a marvelous scheme. Soon I will be able to rule Hyrule with terror. In fact King Norman looked worse then you did."
"What did you just say about May's father?" Ash was shaking violently in anger despite being calm. Even though it was a question it was spoken more in an order to spill it now or suffer the consequences way.
"Oh that little ragamuffin, tee hee, I trapped him and tortured him til he died! Eee hee heee hee"
"WHY YOU!?" Ash tried to charge at him but Hargahnim put the barrier back up.
"Will you just quiet down like a hush puppy for a moment, you know your uncle and your mother and father correct?"
Ash glared at him silently.
"What's the matter pumpkin, cat got your tongue? Anyways, your uncle fought bravely and even defeated some of my elite guards, such a shame he couldn't be brainwashed. Even though I mortally wounded him, he still managed to escape! What a fool."
Ash was becoming eerily quiet and aghast at what this man was capable of. He slowly started doubting if he was capable of beating this man.
"Your parents did not fare much better. The destroyed many of my monsters. Even in the Overlord's domain my master reported to me how they were setting his invasion plan back. However, I went to see for myself. Such a shame your mother did not become my servant. She was a skilled sorceress, your father fought bravely, protecting your mother, he was exceptionally skilled I will admit that. But still, I had to end their life. You and your stupid bloodline! I can't understand why you guys cannot be brainwashed. It is such a shame too. Oh well no matter. If you don't value your life then come face me fairy boy." Hargahnim then went through the purple curtain vanishing from view.
Ash was doubting himself, is this guy possible to beat? I wield the Master Sword and it did not even scratch him! He effortlessly defeated my father, who Uncle Silver said was the best swordsman in all of the kingdom! This guy is some demon. Not only that but I couldn't even save May and n-n-now she's…
Ash! Are you there! Ash!
"What is it" Ash heard Ralamuel talking to him telepathically.
That sorcerer can be beaten Ash. If your father and uncle had the Master Sword they would have won!
"Easy for you to say" Ash responded
Ash! The Master Sword is able to reflect dark magic back at it's source. If you can repel that sorcerer's magic back at him. You can win! Are you going to let your family's efforts and hopes they entrusted with you die in vain or not!
"You are right Rahlamuel. I am going save Hyrule and make my family proud!"
Attaboy that's the chosen hero I know.
With a renewed sense of vigor Ash cut the purple curtain and went through the entranceway behind it and made it up the stairway to the rooftop of the tower.
"Oh so you do want to die huh fairy boy!"
"Heh, the only one who is going to die is you!" Ash glared at him with the Master Sword in tow.
"We will see about that!" the sorcerer retorted.
Hargahnim then made a magic energy sphere and shot it straight at Ash.
With the Master Sword he swung it horizontally at Hargahnim. Hargahnim was shocked the energy sphere could be reflected back. He was hit with it directly and groaned in pain as the attack burned him.
Considering that Ash had a lucky shot. So he became transparent and moved from location to location underground. At first, Ash couldn't spot him, but then he noticed a a light wavy shadow where he was moving. The sorcerer then appeared in the center of the room and Ash was wide eyed as he saw a nonbeam attack was being prepared.
Instinctively, Ash pulled out the Magical Cape and put it on, right as the Lighting attack was sent forth. Hargahnim was smirking knowing Ash was going to be in a world of pain. But hearing no wailing he was shocked. Where did that crumpet go?
"Ash then materialized and smirked at Hargahnim. Aww what's wrong you going to have a heart attack? Maybe it is because your the age of an old lady. Right HAGAHNIM!"Ash taunted.
"Shut UP" he yelled at Ash. Then Hargahnim snickered and shot two smaller energy balls at Ash. Ash instinctively swung at them but the balls split into tiny spheres ricocheting off the walls. A few of them struck and ash groaned as they burned.
Hargahnim then cackled in delight at Ash. So next he decided to send a regular energy ball at Ash but at the last second he shifted it and shot it at the railing next to Ash. With lightning quick reflexes Ash readied his family's technique and performed the spin attack. It doubled the velocity of sphere and struck Hargahnim dead on. It was super effective!
Hargahnim could not take it anymore! So he made 8 copies of himself surrounding Ash. They each prepared two smaller energy spheres at Ash.
Ash did not like where this was going. He knew if he used the Magical Cape those balls would just ricochet until they hit him. But if he swung the Master Sword they would split up.
"Sweetie after this attack you will be nothing but ash when it's over!" He then shot all 18 energy spheres at Ash. Ash used his bug catching net and performed a spin attack! It repelled the attack and scored a super effective hit.
Hargahnim groaned in pain at this.
After panting Hargahnim said, "It doesn't matter hun, this land of Hyrule will overtaken with monsters soon anyway. The chosen hero cannot defeat us of the magical tribe. Especially since we have the golden power in our possession. Why don't you just see what you are up against."
Then Hargahnim sucked Ash into a dark vortex and before Ash knew it he was in a corrupted land as far as he could see. He could feel a very intense dark aura around him.
Ash good job on taking down Hargahnim. He may have escaped but he won't get away for long. You are now in the dark world. It is because of the Moon Pearl that you possess that you are not turned into a harmless oversized yellow rodent. I feel May's prescence in the realm you are located.
"Are you sure Ralamuel, because if you are pul-"
Ash trust me I can tell, not only May but the other 6 maidens are alive as well. Perhaps, Hargahnim, needs them alive before he can open the Dark World for Drewnondorf Dragmire to get through.
"You mean the ancient dark thief who tried to conquer Hyrule?"
Yes, even with the Triforce he is still bound to this Realm. That's why he needs the 7 maidens and their power to open this world to the Hyrule. With the Moon Pearl you are able to travel back and forth. Now go forth and rescue the six maidens and May without delay! If you can you will be able to locate the Triforce and undo all this evil that Hargahnim has done!
Don't worry 6 maidens. I will rescue you. Please wait for me May, and be okay because I am coming!
With those thoughts Ash set off to go rescue the Six Maidens and Princess May!
(Author's note: In the original Link to the Past, Agahnim becomes an ally of the King of Hyrule and then tricks him by sacrificing the maidens and then (it is clearly implied in the Japanese) kills him. With Ash and most of the maidens residing or working in the castle, this would not make much sense. Norman would sense something is up. So in my version here, Hargahnim kidnaps the maidens one by one in a week and a sacrifices them People wonder where the maidens have gone. Then during the night he invades Hyrule Castle, corrupts the guards and then traps Princess May in the prison. The rest has been explained in the fic)
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