chapter 5
"It must be a trap," i thought to myself. The figure turned around slowly and said, "welcome, hero of twilight." "What do you want?" i asked, Master Sword still at the ready. "I want you of course," it chuckled. "What i asked?" feeling uneasy about what i just heard. The figure sheathed its weapon and bowed slightly. "Link, Hero of Twilight, My name is Maria. I am the Princess of the far away land of Termina," She said softely. "If this is true," i said, " than why did you have a weapon pulled on Princess Zelda?" It smiled at it removed its hood to reveal a face that looked similar to Zelda's, but she was much older. "She wouldn't tell me where the Hero was located. So all i was trying to do was convince her to tell me. I really mean no harm to anyone," she smiled, yet having almost all seriousness in the matter. I relaxed a little bit, keeping the sword in my hand. I bowed slightly, and asked, " What is it that you have searched me out for?" She lowered her head sadly and stated, "Termina has fallen to an evil force. The shear power of it is stronger than Ganondorf ever was." I sheathed my sword, and i walked towards the princess of termina, and placed my hand on her right shoulder. "Princess, do not be ashamed for asking for help. You should be grateful that you have found the help you are looking for," smiling at her in reassurance. "Thank you," she said.
I walked over to Zelda. I Pulled her in and hugged her. "You ok?" i asked. "Yes Link. I am," she said, placing her head on my shoulder. We broke our embrace, and i said, "Lets go into this other room," I said walking toward the room. The two princesses followed. We all sat down and began to converse. "So, what is this evil that has fallen in your land?" i asked curiously. She looked down and I saw a tear run down her face, as she began to talk. Dark shadows filled with evil beasts are over taking my land." What?!" zelda and i said in unison. "yes," she said, "and we have no idea what it is." Maria said. I knew what she was talking about. "Twilight..." i said, looking at the ground. "why has twilight returned? I thought the only portal was destroyed." I said, stricken with the pain of Midna leaving. "Twilight?" Maria asked. "Yes. Twilight is of the dark side of our world. It is slowly taking your land and turning it to darkness." Zelda explained, holding on to my hand as i grieved. "Is that so?" Maria asked, "then what do we do about it?" I looked up and said, "We find Midna, Princess of Twilight." "She would know what is going on." Zelda nodded to me, her fingers still entangled with mine. "Then we must journey to Termina," Zelda said. I looked up at her and looked into her eyes. "No you cant come with us, You have duti..." She cut me off saying, "Link, I can have a substitute for a given time to take my place, and besides, I've wanted to go on an adventure with you ever since i was a little girl." I couldn't help but smile at her. "I guess we shall depart in a few days. Meanwhile, I must travel back to Ordon and bid a farware to the citizens of my hometown." "Ok," said Maria. "Then we will depart in 3 days." Zelda and I both nodded. "Thank you Hero and Princess, for helping. I didnt think you would." Maria said. "Why wouldn't we," i said.