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Zelda

Apparently a twist of fate is all that is required to save a life. Or perhaps it is destiny? Impa and I had been quietly planning our escape once both Link and the Lilac boy had left, and only two dark beasts stood on guard.

I'd tried casting spells that could teleport us away, but Farore's wind could only be cast on a single person... Or so I thought.

In the next instant as both Impa and I sat solemly within the damp, dreary dungeon, a spark of light suddenly flared to life before our eyes. I gazed at the twisting zaps of beams as they swelled in the shape of a cylinder. It reminded me of millions of fireflies all swarming in fast circular motions. Then the light dimmed and slowly died away, revealing a human figure covered from head to toe in a single dark robe. No features were shown beneath the hood, as if no face were even present...

My throat tightened at the stranger's threatening appearance and mysterious presence as it moved closer, seeming soundless and even graceful in the way it approached with such a calm and majestic manner.

I turned to see what Impa thought of the situation, though her focus was fixed to the cloaked figure, unease and cluelessness evident upon her face.

"I have come to your aid." An odd voice spoke softly. It seemed the voice had no set tone nor accent- neither male or female, no specific pitch nor volume- It could have been a whisper as quiet as a breeze yet it rung clearly through my mind as if it had been shouted.

I gazed into the darkness of the hood, seeking for any features of a human face, yet none could be found. "Who are you?" I whispered, stealing a glance towards the two dark creatures incase they had realized our extra number. I gasped gently in surprise as I noticed they were both lying unconsciously on the ground, unmoving.

Turning back slowly with my eyebrows furrowed into a confused frown, the stranger continued to speak. "An introduction is the least of our concerns, now rise Princess of Hyrule, rise Great Sheikah. It is fate that I interviene."

"How can we trust what you say is true?" Impa asked, narrowing her eyes suspiciously.

"For one that holds the eye of truth, I'd expect you already know the answer."

Impa's crimson red eyes immediately relaxed as she studied the stranger before her. After a moment she rose to her feet, keeping her eyes focused upon the figure. "Rise your majesty." She ordered gently, her eyes remaining fixed to the dark stranger's looming presence.

I glanced between the two uncertainly, though I knew I could trust Impa with my life, so complied with her order and steadily rose to my feet.

The cloaked figure stepped forward so that it were stood between us. It slowly rose both arms as if being levitated by an upward gravitational force, before placing a stone-like hand upon upon our shoulders.

Sparks began to flicker and circulate each of our bodies, growing faster and faster within each passing second untill only bright light could be seen. Extraordinary magic enveloped my body, sending butterflies tumbling through my stomach as if falling from a great height. Oddly, not a sound could be heard nor could I see anything but light. Impa nor the stranger could be seen, yet I still felt a gentle weight upon my shoulder.

A brief moment later, the strong, defiant light diminished, revealing the vast expanse of Hyrule field- Impa and the stranger stood at my side. I blinked in astonishment, gazing around as if it were merely a dream.

"Head straight north and do not avert your course. You will come across a ranch where you should remain for the time being, and rest for you are worn of your journey." The cloaked figure spoke wisely. It took a single step backwards as both Impa and I looked on towards the north accordingly.

"But why must we-?" I began, only to catch my tongue as I turned to see empty ground of which the stranger once occupied...

Link

How could they have escaped so easily? This is ridiculous! I clutched onto the iron bars of the cell sighing in exasperation, my eyes clentched shut as I debated on what I should do. I have no clue where the princess may have gone since she left no evidence of her trail, and my father will be here soon. What would he think of me when he see's the princess had gotten away? I can't face him knowing I failed...

I opened my eyes, releasing my grip on the bars, and started towards the exit quickly. I'd just have to try and find her. Though as I ascended the first few steps, voices came from aloft the stairs leading out of the dungeon. I stopped abruptly, gazing upwards as two figures came into view.

My heart sank as both Vaati and my father descended the bleak steps. "What's with you Link? You look like you've seen a ghost." Vaati remarked with delight.

"Shut up Vaati!" I growled in annoyance, stepping backwards down the stairs as they approached.

"I pray for your sake Link, the princess is in her place." My father spoke coldly, his sharp eyes focusing on my own as if he could see through my thoughts.

I averted my eyes from his overpowering gaze and stepped aside as both him and Vaati entered the dungeon. I could tell he already knew without having to look into the cell that the princess had gotten away. It was all too clear by the way he looked at me.

"For Din's sake Link, what happened to the Twili!" Vaati shouted angrily as he ran toward the cell. He gripped the iron bars and examined the inside of the cell critically. "What did you do...?" He spoke darkly, his voice sounding slightly agitated as he turned to face me.

Father stood facing the cell in what seemed to be a thoughtful manner. I'd expected him to be furious, instead he stood like stone.

"I did nothing." I spoke to Vaati. "I came to the dungeon and realized she and the Sheikah had escaped, much like you just did."

"Liar! I bet you let her go! You traitor!" Vaati barked with rage.

"Traitor...?"

"You betrayed us!-"

"No." The sound of my father's solid tone destroyed Vaati's sentence as he froze. "I do not believe Link would be foolish enough to release our prisoners without good reason." He continued, "You cannot just assume Vaati."

He then turned to face me. His golden eyes glistening with a dark glow. "I want you to find the princess and return her to me. You may not have released her, but it was your duty to make sure she did not escape. Therefore you failed your task. If you fail again, I will see to it that you are punished. Is that clear?"

"Y-yes... Father." I answered. But I don't know where to find her... I don't want to fail. How would he punish me if I failed?

"Good. I will return to Hyrule castle." He turned toward the stairs, "You will bring the princess there once you have found her." He ordered.

"Yes father." I sighed. I know better than to question his orders.

"Vaati," He continued, "You will return with me." With that he marched up the stairs in a supreme manner. Vaati nodded and followed behind him like an obedient dog.

I took a step forward, watching as they disappeared from sight. Eventually only the eerie silence and loneliness of the grey dungeon was all that remained.

I guess I'll have to search the whole of Hyrule for the princess. But where should I start? ...The fairy? She must know of the princess' whereabouts...

I opened my pouch and took out a small glass bottle filled with the brilliant light of the small creature within. She bounced around violently, "You! Let me go at once!" She fumed. "No fairy belongs in a jar, you can't just lock us up like some kind of animal! We have rights as fairies! We'll take this to the royal court you hear! You haven't heard the last of me Link!-"

I narrowed my eyes at the bad tempered fairy, "Would you calm down and listen to what I have to say!"

"Listen to you? Ha, you should listen to me you messed up traitor!"

I swallowed back my words. Why is it that one word hurts so much? "...I'll release you on one condition." I continued.

Her violent fluttering became even as she finally turned her full attention on me. "And what might that be?" She asked inquisitively.

"You must tell me where the princess has gone."

"So Zelda managed to get away from you, well good for her!" She stated.

"Just tell me where she is!" I demanded.

She pondered, "What if I don't know where she is?"

"Don't bother lying, you only came to me in the woods as a distraction so that she could get away!"

"That's not true, I came because of you. I came to see what'd happened to you. I thought I could help you, but it looks like you've already lost yourself! I don't know what happened to Zelda."

She can't be telling the truth... Of course she'd cover for the princess with her pathetic lies. "Then I'm afraid I can't let you go." I feigned a sighed, slowly opening the pouch.

"Oh wait hey listen!" She fluttered for attention, "I may not know where she is but I can help you look for her if you release me! All faries have the ability to track their friends so long as they've been touched with the fairy's dust."

I paused, "What makes you think I would believe a word you say?"

"I promise to help you find her. But that's it, so don't think when you find her that I'll let you take her away so easily!" She stated, punching her tiny fist into her hand threateningly.

"But why would you help me?"

"Well it's either that or stay in this jar. And don't bother worrying about me flying away: I'm also searching for Zelda and going along with you just makes it easier for me since Hyrule has become infested with monsters."

"Ah, so you're using me..."

"Yep! Pretty much."

"...Fine. But if you try anything I'll rip your wings off." I stated icily.

"Flattering." She remarked.

I narrowed my eyes at the little ball of azure light before regrettably lifting the lid from the small jar. She flew abruptly upwards and began fluttering around the dungeon.

"Finally! There's no space in that jar. My wings need flexing!"

I placed the empty jar back into my pouch before looking upwards towards the fairy.

"Don't stray off task. I need you to track the princess' location." I ordered.

"Sure sure, but first!" She appeared before my eyes in an instant, "Since you don't remember me: My name is Navi." She beamed.

"I don't care what your name is, just find the princess."

"Alright! Sheesh... Mr misery guts." She muttered.

Her fluttering became slower as she hovered in the air, concentrating. "Uh... It's harder to pick up a signal depending on the distance. Ah wait... I think she has gone... north-west."

"Why would she go anywhere north? That's closer to Hyrule castle."

"Ha, I didn't think you cared." She noted, smiling suspiciously.

"I don't." I answered simply. "Just lead the way."

She continued to smile as she exited the dungeon with me following close behind.

Well the other half will not take forever. That I can assure... Review if you like ze story. ^_^