Chapter 11 – Playtime in Ordon Spring
Aryll along with Beth, Malo, Talo and Colin's sister were playing in Ordon Spring. Aryll and Colin's sister splashed water at each other. Beth visualised herself as a Princess who married Ralis.
"Your brother seems to be doing fine as a swordsman, Forbflaith." said Aryll.
"Forbflaith, Colin will soon be a hero like my brother. We can be the new versions of heroes and heroines."
Ilia came towards Aryll and friends who were enjoying their time in the spring.
"Hey, who gave you permission to play? You were supposed to stay indoors." shouted Ilia.
"Yeah? Says who?" asked Talo.
"Says my father." said Ilia, firmly.
"Look, Ilia Ma'am, I couldn't care that much what you say, but we'd like to enjoy ourselves." said Forflaith.
"Are you deaf?" shouted Ilia. "It's simple. As the mayor's daughter, we are meant to stay at HOME! Don't YOU people GET IT?"
Ilia sighed in frustration and left them.
"Just because she's the mayor's daughter, doesn't mean she has the right to boss us." said Aryll.
"Mayor's daughter? Hah, we like to show who have the right. Us? Or the mini-boss?" laughed Talo.
"You said it." said Malo.
"Why don't we show that we are better than her?" asked Talo.
Talo stood from the spring and started singing.
Tell me all of you enjoy summer
Why does Ilia have to be a bummer
We all wish we can fight
And we too wish to have our rights
She may boss us around but not for long
So why don't we prove her wrong?
I wish we could enjoy without her
But who wants to be like her?
"No one!" said Aryll. "I can't stand her attitude."
"Yeah." said Malo.
Much to Talo's joy, Aryll joined in the song.
Who said Ilia can boss us around
When she fell to the ground and
She was the first to lose her mind like last time
So what sort of impression was this?
Can anyone care to tell me?
Who knows? What about you?
No one ever asked us about Ilia's deeds
When clearly we have our needs
Talo resumed his.
You are right about this
And hope Ilia might not hear this
We enjoy summer better than winter
With Ilia around, we feel we are hindered
Just tell me a world without being bossed around
Where shall we find a place where there is no moss around?
Forflaith joined in too.
How about a place with people fun like us?
With them who run this world makes it vibrant
Beth responded with a song and her thoughts were on Luda in Kakariko.
Yes, our dreams fulfilled and we are thrilled which makes it more fun
Or else worlds with bosses are so gloomy like twilight
But with old friends from the past lighten the world up
Reunion from the past and present have everywhere brighten up
I wonder why Ilia make this place so gloomy.
Because she is dull as bosses are so fuming
The black boiling water of the spring with golden stars made it bright. All including Malo sang in unison.
Ilia really is bossy who has anger issues and steals Link's horse
Her actions made her lose track from her course
At least the horse picks Link over Ilia
How do we feel for the horse?
We all want a world for us to play
We all want a world for kids to enjoy much to their dismay
Aren't we born free?
Don't we dance with glee?
Talo asked.
Exactly, who is Ilia?
Everyone replied.
The one who bosses us around
Talo asked again.
Who is Ilia?
Everyone replied.
She is no one's boss
Beth played her flute. Aryll played her harp. Talo and Aryll started dancing. Forflaith picked up an unamused Malo and danced. Ilia peeked through the bushes while everyone danced and played music. Ilia exploded with anger.
"WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?" shouted Ilia.
"What's wrong?" Aryll challenged. "Did you live like a boss that you didn't have fun?"
"That's enough. These remarks are getting too old. Hey midget with a baby face, you are just as bossy as I am."
"I am not a baby and I am certainly not to be called midget just because I was born like this." Malo fired back. "Ilia, no one thinks of me as bossy as you. I may have that attitude, but it is nowhere near yours."
"Are you saying…?"
"You're just a bratty, bossy girl who just doesn't know when to quit." remarked Malo. "To treat the horse's wounds fine, but to steal it from Link you really aren't as noble as your father."
"Beth, Malo, Talo, Aryll, Link and Luda are my greatest friends." Forflaith tried to explain to Ilia. "Ilia, rather than you acting like this, I'm sure you can try and be friendly with us. My brother Colin will soon be like Link, a swordsman. I can see because of the way your behaviour no wonder you lack friends. So please, let it go!"
Forflaith extended her hands towards Ilia. Ilia almost accepted but suddenly strangled her.
"Who cares about you as friends? I am the Mayor's daughter. I don't need friends." she declared.
"If so, why do you invade our privacy?" Forflaith punched her in her stomach.
"Stand back, Forflaith. I'll handle her." said Aryll.
Ilia's eyes became yellow and she stood, assuming a fighting stance. "So if words won't do, then perhaps my hands will make you understand."
The fight between Aryll and Ilia started. The battle was the most intense of Aryll's life. Ilia's strength was unparallel and her endurance legendary. It took all of Aryll's skill and stamina to keep in the fight, but amazingly she managed to take it to the Mayor's daughter who appeared possessed.
"Why would you not let me go to Link?"
"Link is my brother and he doesn't deserve anyone like you."
"I will protect him as a sister would."
"Someone like you does not know the meaning of brother and sister relationship. I am more of a sister to him than you are." Aryll challenged Ilia.
"Me too." Beth agreed.
"As a sister of Colin, I am also a sister to Link." said Forflaith.
Beth and Forflaith joined Aryll in a fight against the possessed Ilia.
"Three of you against me are nothing but harmless black ants." sneered Ilia.
When it came to fighting, Aryll didn't hold back on Ilia as her thoughts were on her brother. Forflaith found herself at a disadvantage and was overwhelmed by Ilia's brute strength. Beth managed to take advantage of Ilia's lack of discipline to take the fight against her. Aryll, Beth and Forflaith unleashed a barrage of punches against Ilia.
"You really haven't felt the wrath of a boss!" cried Ilia.
She vomited brownish-red clay, thus forming into a replica of herself albeit 30 ft.
"What is that?" all were overwhelmed by fear.
"This is Strong Servant Ilia Colossus which is my statue."
"Ilia, we are sorry. We were being too hasty, can you stop this?" Beth begged.
"Too late for apologies. Miss Boss am I? Well, you've never seen what a real boss is." shouted Ilia.
The Strong Servant Ilia Colossus had found another place to practice its crude art. In this incarnation, it appeared to have much greater strength than before, but surely have to be countered in the usual manner. It stamped its massive foot, creating a shockwave, causing the three to skate and arc miles away across the air and landed. Talo fired his slingshot to distract the demonic statue. Aryll was plucked and was squeezed in its rocky fist. Colin came and slashed the statue's leg. It didn't feel anything and threw Beth onto Talo.
"Big brother?" Forflaith was surprised to see Colin's timely arrival.
She heard a female voice from the sky.
"Take the sword!"
"Who? Who is speaking?" asked Aryll.
"Take the sword and unleash its power!"
Without other option, Aryll extracted a sword with a Tri-Force symbol, stuck in its arm. The sword glowed green. Colin and Aryll came to handle the statue. Aryll plunged the sword into the statue. As it was about to smash its fists, a tree suddenly grew from its shoulder. It seemed irritated by the trees growing. Aryll and Colin slashed their swords numerous times until it collapsed along with Ilia.
As Ilia was weakened, Aryll and Colin sheathed their swords and resumed their fight. With persistence, Ilia was brought back to her senses and was knocked unconscious.
"Forgive me, Ilia." said Aryll.
"You dare ask me for forgiveness? You all will be punished for disobeying me." vowed Ilia.
"And I'll go to your father and tell him all about what happened." Beth fired back.
Aryll started praying to the goddess who granted her the ability to fight.
"Thank you, goddess for granting me the ability to fight."
"There is no need to thank me, Aryll. I am Farore, goddess of courage. As you're Link's sister, you too deserve be hailed a heroine of Ordon Province. Your brother is already on his journey."
"How is he doing?"
"He is alright." said Farore.
"Can I join him, Lady Farore?"
"No, but you, Colin and Bo will be made heroes of Ordon just as Link. Go to Ordon and tell everyone about an incoming war is about to take place! Good luck my child, I will always be watching you."
"Thank you, Lady Farore, I will not let you goddesses down."
"Let's go!" urged Aryll to the kids.
They left behind an unconscious Ilia, lying on the grounds in Ordon Forest.
Inside Ganon's Tower, Gibdo felt something went wrong. "I can sense someone subdued my pawn. She was too weak anyway. Ilia was a lightweight loser."