December 22
Princess Zelda stood on the stairs outside her castle. She tapped her finger impatiently on the railing.
Where is he? He should have been here ten minutes ago.
She looked out at the large crowds of people shopping for gifts. Men, women, and children were scattered everywhere but Link was still missing. Finally with her impatience getting too strong she walked down the stairs.
Oh forget it! I don't need to wait for him anyway.
Zelda made her way through the center of town and into one of the side streets. There she saw the usual thing. Everyone was in a hurry carrying gifts as usual. The same old thing happened everyday.
Sometimes this city gets so boring. Why can't something different happen just once!
Someone must have heard Zelda's thoughts because there was a sudden scream from a near by corner. The princess dashed through the crowds of people to discover what had happened. She suddenly heard another scream, and another. Soon people all over town were screaming their heads off.
What's going on! Are we under attack?!
Zelda turned to a small group of children huddled in a corner. They were shaking with fear.
"Princess! There's a monster attacking the city!"
"What?!"
Yeah a big bad wolf just showed up out of nowhere! It's so scary!"
Zelda stared at the children for a while before looking straightforward.
A wolf in the city? Why would there be a wolf here?
Suddenly her eyes narrowed and her face grew red with anger.
Link!
Zelda stormed back into the center of town where she heard people once again screaming. She continued to follow the directions that the people were screaming and pointing towards.
When I get my hands on the fool he's really going to get it!
Zelda felt her breath leaving her. She struggled to keep going. With her last bit of breath she yelled out towards another massive crowd of people.
"Catch that wolf!"
The people all began to scatter when the wolf approached them Zelda groaned since she knew that the people were going to let him get away with his idiocy. The wolf dashed through the crowd of people. It ran freely without a care in the world.
This is too much fun. Sorry Zelda but I'm giving you a run for your money today!
Without warning the wolf suddenly felt someone grab his leg. He was lifted into the air in seconds. Growling he looked up to see his capturer. To his surprise he had seen him before.
"General good catch."
Zelgius turned to Levail and held the wolf far from his face.
"Thank you."
"General?"
Both Levail and Zelgius turned to see the princess approaching them and trying to catch her breath.
"It's good to see you again princess."
Levail looked around confused.
"Wait again?"
"Yes we met just yesterday. While I was out of town."
All three turned to the wolf that once again struggled to get free.
"What's a wolf doing in the town anyway?"
"That's no regular wolf."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm really Link!"
All three looked back to see that the wolf was now replaced with Link. He had transformed without them even noticing. Zelgius jumped back in shock and dropped the man on his head.
"What the hell?!"
Link glared at him as he sat up rubbing his head.
"Thanks for dropping me! I could have broken my neck."
Both Begnion men turned to the princess with clueless looks on their faces.
"Why was he a wolf?"
"He was granted that power from the twilight. In the twilight he took the form of a beast but later on was able to change any time he wanted.
Both men continued to give her a clueless look.
"Twilight?"
"Look it's a long story I don't feel like explaining right now. Right now I just want to do this."
The princess turned to Link and kicking in the groin. Link cried out in pain. Zelgius and Levail both flinched at the sight of it. The princess turned to them and laughed.
"I bet you two felt that too right?"
They both couldn't help but feel slightly bad for Link. Zelda turned to the crowd of people who were still watching.
"Okay rap it up everyone there's nothing to see here. Move along."
The people hesitantly moved away to mind there own business.
"Zelda I was just having a little fun! I mean come on no one got hurt."
"Yeah someone got hurt. You did. And if there's anymore nonsense from you, you'll be in a lot more pain than you are now!"
Link frowned and got to his feet finally. He turned to Levail and reached his hand out.
"Hi nice to meet you."
Levail looked at Link awkwardly. He hesitated before shaking Link's hand weakly.
"Uh hi."
"What's your name?"
"Levail."
"Good to meet you Levial!"
"It's Levail."
"That's what I said. Levial."
"No it's Levail. LEVAIL."
"Whatever Bob."
"…"
Levail turned to Zelgius with a nervous look on his face.
"What's wrong with these people?"
"I'm still trying to figure that out."
"So anyways, what are you guys up to? I was about to get some lunch before this idiot decided to cause chaos in the city."
"Well we weren't really doing anything."
"Then come along."
"Where are you going exactly?"
Link and Zelda looked at each other for a while.
"Oh Zelda why don't we just go pick up some sea food. I know this place. It's freaking awesome!"
"Sure why not."
Zelda, Link and Levail began to walk off but stopped and turned to Zelgius who was just watching them. Zelda grabbed his hand and began pulling him.
"Come on! I'm not getting any younger!"
"I'm not going."
"Why?"
"I hate fish."
"Oh cry about it and get something else!"
"No! I hate seafood in general. The only thing that's tolerable is shrimp and I'm allergic to shell fish so that's out of the question."
"Oh shut up and come on! We'll find you something."
The group followed Link to the restaurant. They entered and smelled the scent of fish all around them. Zelgius gagged.
"Oh stop whining!"
"It smells horrible! How can I not comment?"
The group took their seats and looked through the menu.
"Oh yeah. Zelda, Levail since I come here all the time the manager gives me two free plates of fish and chips. Do you just want that?"
"Sure."
A waitress approached them and turned to Link.
"Hello Link what can I get you and your friends?"
"I'll have the salmon and these two will have the fish in chips."
"Okay and what about you?"
"Nothing."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
Link nudged Zelgius on the shoulder.
"Come on! You know if you give it a chance you'll love it."
"No!"
"Okay rock paper scissors to see if you eat what I get you or not."
"No."
"Come on!"
"Fine!"
"Rock, paper, scissors, shot."
Link drew paper and Zelgius drew rock."
"Yes I win! Now what should I get you?"
The waitress smile at the two before whispering in Link's ear. Zelgius watched as Link's face lit up.
"Oh yeah. Let's do that!"
"Do what?"
"You'll see. Also you have to eat what I get for you."
The waitress brought the food to the table. She purposely put down Zelgius' plate last. Zelgius stared down at the plate for a long time. He raised his eyebrow as he tried to discover what exactly Link had bought for him. All he knew was that it looked and smelled horrid.
"What is this?"
He asked still looking down at the plate.
"That sir is sushi with a side of sardines and caviar."
The waitress walked away as Zelgius looked up at Link. His eyes grew wide and his jaw dropped causing Link to laugh.
"Dig in!"
"Absolutely not! I will not eat this!"
"But we played rock, paper, scissors."
"Your point?"
"Well I'm paying for it so eat it."
Zelgius turned to Levail and Zelda in hopes that they would help him out. However they just they just watched him and struggled not to laugh. Zelgius sighed and to a fork full of caviar. He closed his eyes and shoved it in his mouth. The other three watched him carefully as he swallowed the food. Zelgius looked down at the dish for a while.
"Well how is it Zelgius? Is it gross?"
Zelda and Levail both laughed.
"Actually it's not half bad…"
All three of them stared at Zelgius in a long silence.
"I actually like it."
"You're gross man. You're gross."
"Try it Link."
"What? No! You keep that nasty junk to yourself!"
"Okay. But you don't know what you're missing."
The group finished eating what they had ordered. Link paid for everything and they headed out.
"Zelgius I still can't believe that you actually enjoyed what I gave you. The point was to make you struggle to eat it! You just ruined the fun."
"I'm surprised at how good it was actually. I guess in the end I really did win with that rock paper scissors game."
Link laughed and turned his attention to Levail.
"So Bob did you like what you got?"
"It's not Bob it's Levail!"
"Look I can't pronounce that so I'll just call you Bob okay? Or would you prefer Joe? Or Jim? Or Jim Joe? Or Jim Bob? Yes Jim Bob it is!"
"Don't call me that! You moron!"
Zelgius watched the two men continue to argue over what name to use. He then turned his attention to the princess who was spacing out.
"You're being quite quiet."
"Oh. I just have something on my mind that's all."
"What is it?"
"Nothing."
"If it's bothering you then just say something."
The princess sat quietly still staring into space. She finally mumbled something under her breath.
"Just a little longer…"
"What?"
"Link and I are going to Ordon after this. Do you and Levail want to come?"
"Well the truth is we have business to take care of right now. We have to stay here. Right Levail?"
Zelgius looked over at Link and Levail again to see that Link now had him in a headlock.
"What was that Zelgius?"
"….What are you two idiots doing?"
Levail shoved Link off of him and rubbed his neck.
"Nothing. Anyways yes we have business with the rest of the army to take care of."
"Oh. That's too bad."
Zelgius looked down to see a look of disappointment on the princess' face.
"Really princess what's wrong?"
"Nothing. It's nothing."
Zelda quickly shook her head and replaced her look with a smile.
"Anyway tomorrow we're having a winter festival on the Snow Peak Mountain. You two really should come."
"Where is this mountain exactly?"
"It branches off of Zora Domain. If you have free time tomorrow we could meet at the water fountain in the center of town and head out together."
Zelgius looked over at Link and Levail for a while. He wanted to go but at the same time something was holding him back.
"Princess I think I will have to pass on it."
Link jumped in and grabbed Zelgius by the shoulder.
"Come on! It'll be fun!"
"No thank you. I'm not big on that kind of think."
Zelgius turned around and began to walk away. Levail turned to follow but looked back at Zelda and Link.
"Don't worry about this. Zelgius just doesn't really know how to have fun. But I'll convince him into changing his mind. See you two around."
Link and Zelda watched the two men leave. Link turned to Zelda who had a look of worry on her face.
"What's wrong?"
"It's about what Levail said just now. Do you really think that General Zelgius doesn't really know how to have fun?"
"Maybe. But that's why you learn. Don't worry about it. Levail's got it covered."
"Right."
Link began walking towards the edge of town heading towards Ordon. Zelda followed a few steps behind him. She mumbled to herself once again.
"Just a little longer."
