The Return of a Hero

by M. L. Ayala

Sequel to The Death Of A Hero. Lya and the gang search for a way to change Link back to a human, the Tempests are plotting, and some people from Lya's past decide to drop in for a visit. Just another day in the lives of our favorite heroes...

9. Party Crasher

Chapter 9

Party Crasher

There are about 50 people gathered in the first floor of the ballroom celebrating Link's transformation. Everybody's having a great time.

Link's Grandmother – Lya, isn't it wonderful? I knew my elixir would work! It just took a little while!

Lya – (chuckling) Yeah, it worked alright.

Grandmother – Where is Link? I brought him some more of it, just in case he changes back. He needs to drink it immediately, so that it works!

Lya – (giggling) I'm not sure where he is. Hey Aryll, where's Link?

Aryll – I don't know. I haven't seen him all night. I was just going to look for him.

Lya – I haven't seen him at all, either.

Aryll – Maybe we should make an announcement over the speakers, and then we can find him.

Lya – good idea. (walking up on the stage where a band is playing; they stop playing as she goes to the microphone) Hello everyone, first of all we wanted to thank you all for coming. Now, we were wondering if any of you have seen Link lately. (Zelda's eyes get huge)

People – "I haven't seen him at all" … "he hasn't been here"… "he never said hi to me"

Zelda – (eyes still huge) Umm, Lya, I need to tell you something.

Lya – not now Zelda.

Zelda – but I know where Link is.

Lya – Well where is he?

Zelda – In his room.

Lya - ?

Zelda – I forgot to tell him about the party.

Everyone – YOU FORGOT!

Zelda – Uh, he he, yeah.

Lya – ZELDA! (turns and runs upstairs to Link's room)

15 minutes later:

Midna – Okay, who wants to go and get them?

Aryll and Zelda – Not me!

Midna – Well I'm certainly not –

The doors to the Ballroom blast open and Twilit monsters stream in. Zant strides in behind them.

Zant – You're having a party and you didn't invite me, Midna?

Midna – No one in their right mind would invite you to a party.

Zant – Oh, that hurts. But it doesn't matter. I'm inviting you to my party.

Midna – Sorry, we're busy right now. Maybe next time.

Zant – You have no choice! (uses his magic to capture Zelda, Midna, Aryll, Dasar, and Sora) And as for the rest of you, spread the word! Zant is the new DARK LORD! (maniacal laughter)