LoZ! GX Chapter 13 – Unexpected, Unwanted Visit

On a Human Friday afternoon, Zelda was once again sitting on the shoreline of the beach. She wasn't quite close enough to be soaked like before, though. Her distance was kept.

Today, after school at Duel Academy Zelda was singing a traditional Hylian song…in the Hylian language. She would usually speak French at a Human dimension because they would've never heard of Hylian, but Zelda didn't care much anymore. The foreign language did make everyone who passed look at her strangely.

Zelda could've been expecting a visit from Atticus as usual, but instead, Bastion Misawa showed instead.

"Zelda, may I ask you a question?" He asked interrupting her from her thoughts.

When she turned to face him, he was holding a small, yellow, pocket-notebook in one hand, and a black pen in the other.

"Of course," Zelda smiled.

"It's about Link…when we were in the medical room; he needed extra blood from being hysterical. I've never heard of such a thing before." Bastion explained to her.

Zelda closed her eyes and faced out to the sea, thinking of her next words before she spills.

'I remember…Link was mad at me for it…'

"Why are you asking me?" Zelda finally asked.

"Well-" he cut himself off, "I'm not quite sure…don't you know?"

He sounded worried to Zelda's ears. The thought made her smile to herself…why would he be worried about asking a question?

"You need to ask him yourself. Otherwise, he'll never change." Zelda said thinking about the song she sang him when he was in the hospital bed.

"…who said anything about change?" Bastion was taken aback.

Zelda barely laughed to herself, "Link has trust issues. Back in Hyrule, Link had no friends either because Link would make them scared of him, or the people who tried to talk to him, he usually pushed away." Zelda opened her eyes and watched the waves.

"But Bastion, you're different than them. Link has an open window in his mind right now. Majora is trying to pull him away from us, so Link is fighting to stay with us, and the only way to do that, is to gain friends and establish trust in others. Believe it or not, Sebastian, you have what it takes to get Link to open up to you."

'Wow…so wise.' Bastion thought. He thought about his next words before replying. He looked to the ground and studied in the sand for a sentence to come to him.

"Let me teach you something Bastion," Zelda commanded gently and soft as she stood up, "There is a secret to defeating Majora: your emotions. When Link feels…angry, Majora can bring himself to Link's mind and if he's mad enough, he can take control of Link. If Link is feeling affection, or if he's being loved, Majora is powerless."

Zelda turned her head so she could look into Bastion's eyes, "I'm sure that's why Majora chose Link as his vessel before he knew who Link really was. Link was always an angry kid. And a sad kid, he's rarely happy. And now, in a Human world, he's happier than he's ever been because he has you. Friends are a good thing to have. Thank you, Sebastian." Zelda smiled wider.

Bastion now looked up at the sky and took in what she'd said, trying to understand better.

"Since Link was…un-happy," Bastion tried, "Majora chose him because of his trouble in showing how he feels sometimes, but he didn't know about Link being the Creator…I think I understand."

Zelda kept smiling, and bowed to Bastion before leaving. What a lecture! Bastion was a bit fascinated now.

'So…Link's condition,'

Zane stood under the lighthouse like he usually would when he needed thinking time and watched the ocean's waves. He was mainly thinking about one girl: Zelda…she wouldn't go away….

What was she even doing here? Ever since Hyrule had banned Humans and Hylians to live together at all, Zane hadn't had one single trace or sign of a Hylian. Today, the Humans that used to be Hylians barely remember what it was like, and Zane knew that…but he could never forget. Not her…

"Zane." A voice said from Zane's far left. It sounded like Zelda to him, but he knew it was Alexis.

"Alexis…" Zane greeted mono-tone.

"What are you thinking about?" Alexis asked immediately, also staring into the ocean with her.

"Her…"

Alexis looked towards Zane.

"…and remembering what it was like at Hyrule." Zane finished.

Zane sighed slightly and looked farther into the horizon. At the corner of his eye, he could see Alexis staring up at him.

"Do you miss it?" she asked solemnly.

Zane caught one particular wave and watched it come closer and closer until he was looking straight down.

"Miss what?" Zane asked just to ask.

He knew exactly what she was talking about because Zane brought it up.

"Hyrule?…being with her?" Alexis never changed her tone.

"Do you like it better there than here?" she asked.

'Being with her…' Zane thought, 'Zelda.' It was almost painful, 'Do I? I don't know…I'm not sure. The Human world: where I belong, or Hyrule? A world of Hylians where I…'

Zane couldn't bring himself to think of it.

"I do miss it, Alexis. I do not know whether I like here better than there though." Zane looked up again and watched the ocean.

"I think you're trying to avoid what your heart tells you." Alexis confessed.

Zane looked at her with his eyes, (without turning his head) and allowed Alexis to continue.

"I can see through your act Zane."

Zane now faced Alexis. That last statement had made him speechless.

"You love her, don't you?" Alexis came right out with that one.

Zane had to look away. Because deep inside him, he knew what he felt…Alexis was…probably right.

"I don't know." Zane lied.

'So, it's a possibility. He probably does love her…He isn't telling himself the truth. Deep, he's in so much denial.' Alexis thought.

Something strange caught Zane in the corner of his eye. He looked passed the lighthouse. Was Duel Academy expecting someone?

"What's that ferry boat doing here?" Zane asked.

Alexis looked his way and saw the white boat, too.

"Wouldn't have Chancellor Shepherd told us?" Alexis asked herself.

Zane beckoned Alexis to follow him as he walked away from the light house to see who or what was in that ferry boat. Most of the way, not a sound came from either Zane or Alexis.

Link sat beside Jaden and watched two pro duelists throw down live. One duelist was going to attack with their monster.

"He shouldn't do that…" Link trailed off.

The attacking duelist was attacking an opponent with two facedowns on her field. Of course, that human ran right into her trap…

"Link!" someone yelled out of nowhere.

From behind, Syrus ran towards Jaden and Link.

"What's up, Sy?" Jaden asked.

"Someone like you is here!"

"What do you mean, 'like me'?" Link asked.

"I mean pointed ears, weird duel disk." Syrus replied.

'Audre…' Link thought with clenched teeth.

I can feel the fire burning inside you, Creator. This Audre character must go, right? Use that flame inside you, and show them why you're called Link Hylia!

So much for an evil pep-talk.

'No,' Link refused.

What?

'I am Link Hylia because that is the name my mother chose for me. But, one thing I will show him, Majora, is how to be a true Hylian.'

Link stood from the couch and turned to Jaden.

"Hey, Jaden, there might be a duel here. Join me?" He offered with a smile.

"You bet!"

Jaden Link and Syrus all ran down the halls of Duel Academy and made their way outside.

"I'll catch up with you guys later. I'm gonna go find Hassleberry." Syrus ran back in the hallway.

Zelda stood on the docks outside of Duel Academy, and faced a Hylian from home called Audre. Her current boyfriend…

"Zelda!" He exclaimed happily.

He walked quickly to her and pulled her into an embrace. She almost reluctantly hugged back. Zelda wasn't exactly expecting Hylian company, especially from Audre.

"Audre…what in the world are you doing here?" Zelda asked.

Audre pushed her away gently and gave her an expressionless look.

"Not that I'm not glad to see you, but I mean…I just wasn't expecting you to come."

"Well, what did you want me to do? Write a letter in Hylian. You know how Humans are." Audre mumbled.

Zelda gave him a small delicate smile and scooted closer to him and walked him away from there and to the beach.

"They have an ocean here, Audre. It's beautiful! And the beach feels great. I go there almost everyday, so c'mon! Link probably knows we're here!"

Bastion was roaming the hallways of Duel Academy in search for Link. He turned his head back and forth to keep close eye, sure not to miss Link if he spots him. Just around the next corner, Syrus was running around calling out for Hassleberry.

"Syrus! Have you seen Link?" Bastion asked.

"Yeah, he went out looking for Zelda. Get this: some Hylian boyfriend of Zelda's came and now Link is furious! He said they might duel!"

Syrus rushed away again, and Bastion rushed out the opposite direction outside of Duel Academy. He ran across the stone pavement and passed all the stone benches and made it at the top of a hill, and by his luck, he found Link and Jaden scanning the distant earth and sea.

"Do you see her?" Link asked, shading his eyes.

"Nope…sorry, buddy." Jaden replied also shading his eyes.

"Keep looking." Link ran passed Jaden and looked around the opposite side.

"Link! I finally found you." Bastion speed-walked to Link and he got a stern look in return.

"Make it quick…" Link said almost reading Bastion's mind.

Why wait? This Audre character could be stealing your precious sister away from you every second you wait.

Majora taunted. How clever of him to try and use Link's fear against him and please himself. Well, it didn't work; Majora is being shut off in Link's mind.

"I have a question," Bastion pulled out his notepad and pen, "Why-"

"Bastion! This is no time to quiz! A duel might happen!" Jaden cut in excitedly.

This Human has a point. Why is he being more reasonable than you?

'He's being reasonable for the wrong reasons!'Link thought angrily.

"C'mon! Help me look for Zelda, and I'll tell you whatever it is." Link said.

That would be a true statement…it only depended on Bastion's question. He helped Link and Jaden search for Zelda and another Hylian.

What? I am ashamed that you created me! You are supposed to be wise, and now you're bringing all you 'Human' friends with you wherever you go? What happened to you? You aren't the same Creator, or the same Hylian.

Link had Majora in a puzzled situation, which made him smirk with triumph. He planned to keep Majora that way.

"Why do you loose blood when you're hysterical? What's wrong with your heart?"

Bastion's question stung Link to the bone. He stopped in his tracks and thought about the answer.

'Should I tell him? But he's….'

"It's…a family thing." Link lied.

What is he talking about, Creator?

"Zelda doesn't have it, though." Bastion said.

"I-I can't say…I'm sorry Bastion."

Link continued running in the direction he was before. Jaden was a bit ahead of the two. Link still just couldn't trust the Humans enough to tell them…

'Ombituske…' Link thought.

Ombituske? Majora repeated. What is this?

'Nothing you need to know.' Link told him bitterly as he caught up with an immobile Jaden.

"Do you see her?" Link asked as he stared down at the beach with Jaden.

"No…"

Syrus was coming back to Link and Jaden…but without Hassleberry.

"Where's Hassleberry?" Jaden asked.

"I don't know. He's gone!" Syrus told them worried.

Oh…was that Hassleberry?

Majora let out a sinister laugh.

'No! You did something?'

Just one more thing for Link and his sister to worry about: Now Majora is taking the Humans away from them.

"Have you seen Zelda, Sy?" Jaden asked.

"No; nowhere to be found." He replied solemnly.

Better hurry…

Paranoia…paranoia! Link was becoming petrified for Zelda and his Human friends. Majora could do anything he wanted!

"I don't see anybody…except for Alexis and Zane down there," Bastion pointed out.

"Maybe they know where Zelda is!" Link jumped to conclusions…and down the cliff!

He was in a rush to find Zelda, because he just wanted to see her okay. With Audre or not.

Bastion, Syrus, and Jaden looked at each other completely shocked as Link landed on the sandy ground below him beautifully on his feet. Who knew Hylians could do that!

So…you syill have a little Hylian in you.

Majora insulted.

'No way. I'm all Hylian!' Link thought to him while speeding towards Zane and Alexis.

The two barely saw him coming, and then he stopped sliding right in front of them. Alexis was quick…

"Have you seen Zelda?" she asked immediately.

"No!" Link yelled disappointed.

He said in a tone that said: "Why couldn't you've known that?"

"I was hoping you knew where she is. I think Audre is here." Link growled darkly.

Creator! Didn't you snap at your sister for not keeping her Hylian mouth shut about personal Hylian things? Why are you spilling to your enemy: Truesdale?

Majora was even more confused at Link's strange liking to the Humans. He now sounded mad…Link ignored Majora's constant interrogations and continued.

"When we find her, I have to tell you something Truesdale. I-I mean…uh—Zane." Link looked Zane in the eye.

Soon enough, he turned around and sped back up the cliff he jumped from to join Jaden, Syrus, and Bastion.

"What did he call you?" Alexis smirked.

Zane didn't answer because he wasn't sure how to. SO instead, he asked, "Should we follow?"

"Yeah. But…not like that."Alexis replied.

Zane and Alexis sprinted off into Link's direction and followed up the hill.