Princess Zelda
Solomon was leading Link around the castle, he seemed not too thrilled at the aspect of helping Link out…in fact, he didn't seem thrilled about everything. Link tried to engage Solomon in conversation every so often but nothing would come of it. "So, work for his majesty long?" Link asked.
Solomon just continued, "Here is the stairway that leads to Zelda's area of the palace. It was a sitting area, a bedroom, lavatory, bath area, and the one thing any princess needs, a walk in closet" Solomon announced. "All of things we will NOT be seeing, for we are men and the princess is in fact a women" he ended leading Link.
Link was kind of disappointed since he wanted to see Zelda, but he could have sworn he heard some commotion up in her area. However, a maid came done gathering something and returning hastily before Link could ask her if all was right with his friend. "Don't worry, this is not normal for her, but it is normal given the circumstances" Solomon explained as they left.
Almost as soon as they left Shin came down from a tapestry he had just swung in on, "Where's this lead?" he thought to himself as walked through the doors and hopped up to a chandelier. Instantly he saw two young maids talking until an older one appeared, "What is going on with the princess?" she asked.
The red-headed maid spoke up, "it appears that her friend Sir Link has returned and she wants to look beautiful for him" she said.
The brunette then spoke, "I bet his a hunk now!" she explained as the duo embarrassingly imagined Link's look.
The elder just ordered them to go and fetch other things for the princess instead of standing around, but she couldn't help but utter, "To be young" before she left.
Shin hung there watching the events unfold, "Boring!" he said without anyone seeing him and leaving. He liked the castle but it was different to what he was used to. "Tower structures, nothing like the Imperial Palace, different but similar all at the same time" he announced. "Wonder if he'll get dinner soon" he thought to himself as he passed the grand library, wasn't a place for him.
Inside Sieg was looking at books for only a second and throwing them aside using mana to have them float back to their spots. "Hylians and their legends, makes me glad I couldn't read their texts a week ago" he said annoyed that his Rune Eye of Valor had made it so he was now fluent in Hylian.
Over at Faust's office, things weren't much brighter, the Lord General was pretty angry that Kyle slightly took advantage of Link and made it so he has Link's direct superior. But he was willing to overlook this since Kyle was a good colonel and he wouldn't get in Link's way…he'd only feed off Link's spectacular glory. "This is why who are stationed in the East colonel" he said as he placed his official seal on the papers. He wanted to chastise him more but a soldier came in and whispered something in the Lord General's ear. "We'll discuss the matter further, to the dining hall, you're dismissed" he ordered.
All came into the dining hall as another soldier in similar attire to Kyle came in signifying him as a colonel. He was middle aged, had short brown hair, a mustache, and he was easily over six foot tall. He halted and gave a salute, "Colonel Hans of the West reporting sir and your majesty!" he announced. He then was given the sign to be at ease. He then turned to a seat when he noticed Kyle across from him. "Now this is sight, Kyle actually attends a meeting. Are the other two here as well?" he asked as Kyle ignored him.
Solomon stepped forward, "We received letters from them, Colonel Elle from the North states "I'm too busy", and Colonel Samson of the South says "A man doesn't leave his post…for I am manly" so we won't be seeing them" he announced as a maid came in saying Princess Zelda was coming. "Oh this ought to be good" he said never removing his deadpan face.
Princess Zelda entered the room, the young blonde woman stepped forward to the table. She was truly beautiful, having a figure all women desired to have and all men desired in their woman. She wore a pink and white dress that was slightly loose over her full figure with white silk long gloves. Her waist length hair was adorned with a silver tiara and what was most beautiful was the jeweled necklace around her neck that simply complemented her blue eyes and the gold linings on her dress. She gave the most beautiful smile she could as she gave a slight bow to her guests and returned friend. Link was slightly awestruck by her appearance. "Pleasure to meet you all, new and old friends" she said
"That's your friend? Boy, I'd feel bad if I died before seeing this" Shin said aloud proving subtlety was neither his name nor his strong point. With this announcement Zelda and Link's faces went slightly red. He then got up and did his bow, "Shin of Xang" he addressed himself to her. Sieg gave a nonchalant greeting alongside him; he didn't want to be bothered with a "spoiled rotten princess" in his opinion.
She took her seat at the right of her father who was at the head of the table, "Your mother's necklace, you only wear that on special occasions" he said to his daughter as she said that was not the case. "No, I'm certain you only where that when…" he began until a large "thud" was heard beneath the table that went unnoticed to everyone else. Obviously, she kicked him, "My mistake" he ended.
Faust, who was on King Daphnes' left side, leaned over to him "You knew this was going to happen when he came back" he whispered.
King Daphnes looked at him with slight pain in his eyes, "I don't mind her having feelings for him, I mind that she kicks me to shut me up on these moments" he whispered back showing that he didn't mind his daughter's affections for the hero of Hyrule.
"Can we start this meeting and get this over with?" Sieg said aloud. With this, Link explained what the Gods warned them earlier. Hans thought they were crazy but still everyone knew this wasn't a good sign.
Faust stood up, "This isn't good, but it seems that this dark force has yet to strike us" he explained. He pointed to a large map, "Hyrule is blessed with only a small handful of enemies at the moment" he continued. "Abigail the Witch who has been causing mischief near the Lost Woods, a few dodongo near Mt Death are acting up, the Zora are complaining about some "Naga" around Zora's Domain coming from the Hylian Ocean from the North East, and last but not least, Viktor who's more of a nuisance" he ended.
Everyone noticed at the mere mention of "Viktor" sent Link and Princess Zelda into each other's arms shivering. "I thought your dad had him executed" Link said with horror in his eyes.
"The benefits of Viktor outweigh his liabilities I assure you. That and he's not allowed within 100 feet of any living thing" Kyle explained. Link and Zelda still shivered though indicating to everyone that they knew about this Viktor, or at least viewed his work first hand.
"I don't care; Viktor is a menace for disrespect for life! He should be locked up forever for what he tried to do to me and Princess Zelda!" Link yelled as Zelda's head nodded in agreement.
Shin raised his hand, "What'd Viktor do to you guys, show you a fetus or something?" he asked. However he got no response as the two were too afraid to speak of it.
Faust continued, "Lately Ganondorf's forces have began to increase their hostilities against us lately" he announced. "But nothing too…" he began but was cut off when an image of Ganondorf himself appeared in the conference room! A soldier cam in screaming that Ganondorf's image was in the skies all over Hyrule for this announcement.
"Citizens of Hyrule I am Ganondorf and future ruler of…" he began triumphantly and paused looking confusingly at something. "That orb isn't glowing! Here I am doing this and no one is seeing this! Get Agahnim in here now!" Ganondorf angrily called out.
Gorm then appeared as well, "No it's working, we saw outside. Besides, you feed Agahnim to the sharks months ago when he couldn't cure that cold remember?" he explained.
Ganondorf's image thought for a second, "Oh yeah, oh well" he said. "I am here to declare that my revenge on the punk Link is at hand, I will do something so horrible, so evil…I won't divulge to keep you all in suspense!" he announced to all of Hyrule and then looked confused again. "Okay, NOW the crystal ball is glowing, does that mean it stopped?" he asked. When he heard it hadn't stopped, he shot the orb with dark mana ending his speech.
Link and everyone were in awe, "I knew he would try something!" Link yelled in anger.
Zelda calmed him, "Still whatever he's planning we must be prepared, no doubt he has crafted a grand plan in preparation for his revenge" she warned.
At Ganondorf's fortress, he sat at the far end of a table with his cadre of cohorts looking frustrated, "Okay, we need a plan NOW!" he yelled to all of their confusion.
"Wait, you actually haven't chosen a plan yet?" Gorm asked.
Ganondorf slightly pouted, "No, I just wanted to threaten the brat and let him know I was coming for revenge, and I kind of shot my mouth off" he admitted. "So, we have to choose what plan from all the plans I've made over the years to enact" he announced.
Garin rose his hand, "I like the one where I slit their throats in their sleep" he suggested. But Ganondorf immediately declined the "smart" idea since he wanted Link to see him coming.
Bob the rose his hand, "I don't see why were even trying to think, I mean, they all involve using the power of the Forest, Fire, and Water temples to power some sort of evil plot" he said. Everyone looked at him, but in the end, he was right.
Ganondorf thought for a second, "…Oh hell, let's just do what we do best and do that" he decided. He then had an epiphany, "What, there's more people who are dying for a chance to destroy Hyrule as well, we might as well use that to our advantage" he deduced. "Call that witch here and get a way to control those dodongo and naga!" he announced. "We'll use them to get me into that pyramid!" he declared to the applause of all the soldiers in attendance. "Just remember, no one attacks, until I say the time is right!" he reminded them not wanting to jump the gun.
Back at Hyrule Castle, everyone was preparing for Ganondorf's inevitable strike. Colonel Hans decided to at the castle for awhile not wanting to go back to the West and deal with the Gerudo until he had to.
Zelda pulled Link aside and properly welcomed him back, "It is good to see you again my old friend" she said. Link and Zelda were happy to see each other, they hadn't seen each other in ten years and they both said they needed to catch up. She turned away and gave a secret smile, "I will meet you by courtyard where we first met so you can once again be my partner in crime" she giggled and she left the room.
There was a pause from Link, "Still loves sneaking out doesn't she?" he asked as he turned to see Shin and Sieg staring at him.
Shin looked at him, it was clear Link wanted to be alone but Link knew they were going to follow him but not be with him…well, Shin would follow and Sieg would be dragged. "Just remember, you touch her, you go to the special Hell. The Hell reserved for child molesters, rapists, and people who talk during the plays" Shin said as he left with Sieg. Apparently, Sieg decided to just torture Link for laughs. Link just sighed at the actions of his new friends as he left to meet Zelda in here assigned location.
Outside Cain was seen looking through his telescope at all in attendance, "Target confirmed" is all he ominously said as he disappeared in the shadows.