Author's Note:
Also, the formatting I had before had lesser than and greater than signs instead of quotation marks for the Hylian speak.
They all disappeared somewhere. *sighs in ao3 veteran* Couldn't even put them here cause they still disappeared...
So, for people's reference:
"Bold is speaking."
"Italics is thinking."
Bold and Italics without quotation marks is Hylian speak.
This is just how I've always formatted my fics.
It makes it easier for me to go through and spot typos.
Anyway, this fic has long been completed, I've just decided to crosspost it from Ao3.
There's 80 chapters. Starting off with five to get past the slow start.
Welp, on with the fic.
In the darkness, three torches sprung to life, each burning brightly with a differently coloured flame in red, blue and green. In the darkness just beyond them, shadowy figures lurked. As they each stepped forwards into the ring of flames, they were revealed to be women, each dressed in a coloured robe.
The woman in blue spoke. I sense that She is weakening. It won't be long before her strength gives way, and He regains his strength. What of the Hero?
He is still sleeping. The woman in green sighed. He... may not awaken in time.
The final woman, her red hair almost appearing to be made of flames, frowned. We can simply wake him earlier than planned...
That would be unwise. The blue-cloaked woman shook her head. If his wounds are not fully healed, he could fall once again. This time, there will be no hope. That... Beast, will triumph.
The woman in green glanced between her sisters. There may be another option.
They paused. Go on, Farore.
There is another who fulfils the criteria for the Hero. Who is of the same bloodline as the Hero, and possesses great power. However, she may be... reluctant.
The woman in blue gasped. You cannot mean...
Yes. Farore nodded. She left this land long ago, to another realm. As we are all well aware, her people gain great longevity when they leave our lands. I have been able to locate her new realm. She is still alive, we need only to summon her.
The woman in red stamped a foot angrily, and the flames around them flared brightly. You cannot be serious! Nayru, tell her how-how ridiculous this is! Even if she is still somehow capable of wielding the Sword that Seals the Darkness, she won't agree to fight her own-
Din! Nayru glared. Enough. Farore is right. Even though I also have my doubts, this is still the only viable option we have. We must summon her, or Hyrule is doomed.
Din crossed her arms and muttered. Fine. But I agree only under protest.
Noted. Nayru nodded before she turned to Farore. I also agree.
Farore nodded gratefully. Thank you. I have need of your power. She is in a distant realm. I cannot summon her by my power alone. She held out a hand, and after a moment, Nayru grasped it. They both turned to look at Din, each with a hand outstretched.
Din sighed. Well, we can always rebuild Hyrule from the ashes... she took hold of their hands.
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"Wow, you sure ya got everything?" The short purple woman smirked at the large backpacks on the coffee table in front of the two young teens. "Food? Clothes? The kitchen sink's over there, you forget to pack it or something?"
Connie rolled her eyes and smiled. "No, we ran out of room, so sadly, we have to leave it behind." she snarked as Steven chuckled and closed the final zip on his weathered and scuffed cheeseburger themed backpack.
"Amethyst, leave them alone." A tall thin woman with a pointed nose walked by. "There's nothing wrong with being prepared for anything." she smiled as she opened the nearby door, one of the gems embedded on the star glowing briefly as the door split open.
Amethyst shrugged, a clump of her long lavender hair slipping from her shoulder, as Pearl went into the room beyond the door. "Dibdab, or whatever." She held up her hand, the fingers split apart with two on each side.
Steven laughed. "Amethyst! That's the wrong one!"
She looked at her hand again as Pearl returned, the door opening differently. A tall woman with a square-cut afro was behind her, and they glanced at Amethysts hand as they waited nearby.
Amethyst grinned. "Nanoo nanoo?"
Garnet snorted. "Indeed."
Pearl rolled her eyes, a small smile on her face. "Well, if the peanut gallery is finished, we still have a mission. Is everyone ready to go?"
"Yes Pearl!" came the chorus of voices as the kids shouldered their bags.
As the group made its way to the small blue platform towards the back of the house, a bright white orb appeared before them. They paused, staring at it in shock.
"What the blazes is that?!" Pearl muttered.
Suddenly, the orb seemed to expand, filling their visions with white.
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As their visions cleared, they found themselves floating in darkness. Pearl moved closer to the two young teens, eyes darting around the space cautiously.
A green coloured torch lit up nearby, and as they turned towards it, a womans' voice came from the darkness beyond. Pearl of the Gerudo.
Pearl gasped, and clutched at Garnets arm.
"Pearl, what's wrong?" Amethyst asked, her eyes darting back towards the torch. "You understand this chick?"
You have been summoned here as you are the only one capable of fighting the darkness that has overtaken Hyrule.
The scene around them changed, and suddenly they found themselves hovering above a battlefield. Men and machines battled below, and as the spider-like machines scuttled across the walls, one turned, it's single eye glowing red as it prepared to fire a laser.
Long ago, a great evil overcame the land. One that you yourself were familiar with.
Pearl's eyes darted, taking in the chaos beneath them as it changed. Now, the shape of a tall red-haired man was visible through flames, and Pearl whimpered slightly.
This beast was defeated by the Princess of Light and the Hero of Time who bared the Sword That Seals the Darkness.
Two figures appeared behind him, one holding a sword, the other, a bow with a single glowing arrow.
The final blow did not end his life, nor his dark ambitions
Pearl eyes widened. What?! But... My... He died. I saw...
The others glanced at each other as Pearl started to speak the same strange language. Garnet shrugged, just as confused.
He was sealed away in another realm, and returned to threaten Hyrule many times. Many times, He returned. Many times, He was defeated by a new Hero.
The scene returned to the battle, and they watched as the machines fired indiscriminately at everything that moved.
Ten thousand years ago, He appeared in a new form. One which became known only as Calamity Ganon.
A large glowing red beast appeared, roaring soundlessly.
The Hero and the Princess sealed him away yet again. Yet, it was prophesied that He would return in ten thousand years. This came to pass. Once again, the Hero and the Princess rose up to fight him. They... failed.
The scene changed to a young blonde woman holding an injured young man as fires raged around them. It changed again to show the young man being placed onto a strange bed-like device by two others as another stood nearby to activate the machine.
The Hero was placed into a chamber to sleep and recover. It was hoped that he would do so quickly, regain his strength, and return to the fight. The Princess returned to her castle to face Calamity Ganon alone. She has held him in place for these past one hundred years.
The voice seemed to sigh. The Princess is growing ever weaker. If her strength fails, Ganon will destroy Hyrule in its entirety. It is feared that the Hero will not awaken in time. Only one with the blessing of Courage can save Hyrule now. You are the only one who can help us now.
Pearl shook her head wildly. No! Are you crazy?! Do you even realise what you're asking me to do?!
Yes, I am aware. However... As Goddesses, we possess the power to see through the mists of time. We saw a timeline where the Hero of Time had failed. The Triforce of Courage returned to the Sacred Land, where Ganondorf quickly claimed it for himself. the scenes changed to show the shadowy figure of the hero falling, the Triforce leaving his body and Ganondorf claiming it with a smirk. The Princess of Light was forced to surrender her Triforce of Wisdom to protect her people, and to remain hidden, disguised as a young Sheikah male. Fully empowered by the completed Triforce, Ganondorf raged across the land. After five years, an unlikely new hero arose.
Pearl gasped as the images change to show herself picking up a blue hilted sword, and the flash of light as the Triforce appeared on her hand.
Beside her, the others glanced at her, confused.
With guidance from the disguised Princess and her loyal guard, The Sage of Shadow, you completed the tasks necessary to weaken the beast Ganon. The Princess and the Sages were then able to seal him away in the Sacred Land, finally allowing Hyrule the chance to rebuild. the scenes changed once again to show Pearl handing the sheathed sword to a young blonde woman. You refused recognition for your deeds, choosing to return to the Gerudo lands. You fostered true trade relations with the peoples of Hyrule, aided by the Princesses and the Sages remembrance of your heroism. You lived out your days with your people, being considered one of the greatest Gerudo leaders to have ever existed.
Pearl shook her head. You think that my actions in... in another timeline, thousands of years ago, mean anything now?!
As was then, is now. Time is cyclic. As Ganon rises from the ashes again and again, so too shall a hero rise to defeat him. And when that hero is unable to fulfil his duty... You shall rise. Your discovery of your new realm was certainly an accident, but was indeed fortuitous, for it allows you to still be alive today. You are the only one who is capable of saving Hyrule now.
Pearl glanced at the others, who were looking concerned. At least send them back to their world.
I have only enough power remaining to send you to begin your journey.
Wait! Pearl called as the green flame flickered out.
As the group stood, confused, the green flame appeared again, leaping from one torch to the next, spreading and surrounding them. As they drew closer, and the group huddled together fearfully, Pearl sighed. Fuck.
Author's Notes:
OMG, Pearl said fuck! Call the meme police! Pearl is the only one who speaks any of the languages of Hyrule, so the others didn't understand a word of what just happened. Of course, Pearl said fuck in Hyrulean, so the others don't know it.