When the sun finally began to set, we wondered through the woods hunting for…"food." Since we had a lot of time to think earlier today, I decided to bring Zelda to a place that was rumored to have a witch. Maybe she could help us. Zelda caught a deer and I feasted on a rabbit. I kind of missed hunting when I was Zelda's pet, so it was actually nice getting out. Not that I would choose this over Zelda being human again.
Since Zelda had finished, I gently bit her skirt and tugged on it to signal for her to follow me. She followed and eventually we came across a tree with a door on it. Zelda knocked on the door and someone yelled out, "Come in dearie, I have been expecting you."
She turned the door knob and stepped into the door. I followed her inside and looked around cautiously. My eyes came upon a woman in the corner of the room, she was wearing a black dress and her hair was braided. She was busy peering into a crystal-ball. She turned to face us and looked down at me. She bent down to pet me, but I didn't trust her so I snarled at her. She stopped and said, "You have an impending destiny to fulfill Link." She then looked up at Zelda and said, "My Zelda, you have grown and what pretty eye color you have now."
Zelda then said, "That is part of the reason I am here Miss…"
"Mageia," the witch answered.
Zelda nodded and said, "Miss Mageia, I have been given the Vampire's curse and more than anything I wish to be free, is there anything I can do to reverse my curse."
Mageia chuckled and said, "Dear, any curse can be broken."
My ears picked up and I thought, 'Any curse?' As if she could hear me, Mageia said, "Yes Link, Any curse." I let out a breath I hadn't realized I have been holding and thought, 'so there is hope.'
She then walked over to her pot and asked, "Would yall like some gumbo, I made it just for you." I could tell Zelda was hesitant, but she said, I suppose we could stay dinner. But I would really like to know about my curse."
Mageia laughed and said, "Ah Zelda, you never change."
Zelda looked upon her questioningly and asked, "Do I know you?"
She Replied, "Oh, only for the past 500 years child."
Zelda sat a bowl of gumbo on the ground for me and then sat next to the woman. I started to eat and watched as Zelda went to take a bite. Her eyes got big and she ran out the door. I looked outside the door, to see her couching up ash.
The witch then yelled, "Oh Zelda dear, I forgot to tell you that anything besides blood will instantly turn to ashes in your mouth."
Once Zelda had finished coughing, she irritably countered, "Thanks for the update."
She then returned to the table and pushed away the bowl and asked, "Why is it that normal food will turn to ash if I eat it.
Mageia answered, "It is part of the curse dear. Although a vampire is nearly immortal, it has it's disadvantages."
"You don't say," Zelda said impatiently.
Mageia nodded and said, "Yes, the reason food turns to ash in your mouth, is a vampire a creature hated by the goddesses, which you will soon find ironic. The goddesses made it to where Vampires can never truly quench their thirst and will always feel hunger. Vampires hunt constantly trying to fill that gap in their stomach, but no matter how much blood one drinks, they always end up hungry for more."
I looked at Zelda and she looked both sad and scared. She looked up to the witch and asked, "Does that mean the goddesses hate me?"
The witch looked taken back by the question and said, "Goddess no child, don't you know who you are?"
"Zelda?" she answered.
Mageia then said, "I need to tell you a story. A long time ago, there were 4 goddesses..."
"4?" Zelda interrupted.
"Yes dear 4. Din, Farore, Nayru, and Hylia." Mageia replied. Zelda nodded and Mageia continued, "The 4th goddess Hylia was the youngest and most beautiful goddess. Things were going well for the goddesses, and they had decided to introduce Hylia to a god named Ganondorf in hope that they would fall in love."
My ears stood up and I mentally asked, 'Ganondorf?'
"Yes Link, Ganondorf" She replied.
"You can understand what Link is saying?" Zelda asked.
She shook her head no, and said, "No I am simply reading his mind. It is something I can help you do if you are interested. It would definitely make it easier for you two to communicate."
Zelda looked at me and I signaled her that it would be fine. I didn't exactly feel comfortable with her being able to read my thoughts, but I am dying to say something to her other than yes or no."
Zelda then spoke, "Link seems to approve, but first I would like to finish the story you were telling me."
(A/N This is not from any game so don't skip it. This is important.) Mageia replied, "Ok, where was I… Ah yes, the goddesses introduced Hylia to a god named Ganondorf hoping they would fall in love. Ganondorf wanted her, but Hylia seemed to show no interest. When Hylia found out what they were up to she was furious because he had already fallen in love. The sisters were excited for her until they discovered her chosen one was a mortal man. Her sisters were unreasonable. They simply could not understand how a goddess could fall for a petty mortal. So, they locked her away in a magic tower in the sky, far from the reach of her mortal lover. He refused to accept it though and flew a magic bird to the sky to retrieve her. She was ecstatic, as she saw him come to her from her window. He jammed his sword into the door to pry it open. The door was electrocuting him the whole time. She screamed in horror and ran down the stairs to him. When the door finally came open, her hero collapsed into her arms. He had died saving her. She cried for months on end and her tears rained down on the earth. It threatened to flood the world. The three older sisters knew they had to do something about their youngest sibling. They decided to compromise with her, if she gave up her goddess status, they would have her and her lover be reborn as a mortal every hundred years for eternity. She eagerly agreed and they handed her the sword of her lover. It had a magic spell cast on it that would change her into a mortal woman. She grasped the sword and plunged it into her heart. She collapsed and was reborn into the world, patiently waiting for the day she would see meet her lover again. Ganondorf was vehement that she chose a mere mortal over him. He refused to lose, so he used the same sword to stab himself into the heart. He went after her lover and was constantly trying to kill him. The goddesses didn't want to see their sister suffer again, so they made a great power called the Triforce. It was split amongst the goddess, the hero, and the now corrupt mortal god. They then took the sword her lover gave up his life with and blessed it. The sword became the blade of evil's bane and was named the master sword. Every hundred years, the goddess Hylia is reborn in human form to meet her lover, only to be interrupted by the mortal god. Her lover has to take his place as hero and face Ganondorf, in hope to be able to spend the rest of his life with his true love. It is an unending cycle."
Zelda looked up confused and asked, "Uh… great story, but what does that have to do with me?"
I looked up at Mageia questioningly also.
Mageia said, "Child, you are the goddess reborn. You are Hylia's reincarnation"
Zelda, who was leaning back in her chair suddenly, tumbled over in shock. I lunged to her side and she whispered, "I am alright Link." She then stood up, dusted off her dress, and said, "You can't be serious?"
The witch nodded and said, "Yes child I am very serious. That is why Dark attacked you. Since you are Hylia's reborn, you have the triforce of wisdom. If he were to ever make you his vampire bride, the vampire race would become unstoppable and would be able to enslave the human race. The queen also inherits a magical amulet which makes her become omnipotent. She can then force all other vampires to obey her command. With your help, he could overpower the goddesses himself. Thankfully, your hero will be there to help you."
"Who is this hero, and how can I find him?" Zelda asked.
Mageia smiled and said, "You already have, you just don't know it yet. I can't tell you any more than that about him."
Zelda nodded and asked, "Ok, back to my original question, how do I break the curse?"
Mageria left the table and went to dig in a large chest. She pulled out a sword and a single golden arrow. She said, "This is the sword of legend that your chosen hero will need to banish these evil men. This arrow however, I don't want you to use unless it is a life or death situation. Link, I want you to carry both of these for Zelda. When the time comes, you will know what to do with both items. Only the hero can break your curse Zelda, so you will just have to trust in him." She placed both items in a sack, and strapped them to my back. She then plucked an orange flower from her vase; it was covered in black spots. She placed the flower in Zelda's hair and said, "This is a Lycanthropous blossom.If you carry this flower with you, you will be able to read Link's thoughts when wills it. Being able to communicate with each other will make your journey a bit easier."
Zelda hugged the woman and whispered, "Thank so much." She then yelled to me, "Let's go Link. I am ready for an adventure."
For the first time ever, I was able to communicate back. 'I am coming,' I thought and Zelda smiled widely. We were about to go on the adventure of our lifetimes.
