Link stared out of the window a longing look etched on his face deep in his soul he could feel the pull of the Master Sword again, it was calling to him. He frowned if it was summoning him then Gannon had arisen again somehow, he remembered driving the divine blade through the evil being's gut. He remember returning it to the pedestal in the temple of time and not long after that Navi left, he tried going after her returning to the forest where he had found her. After searching for days he had given up hope of finding her leaving Kokori forest behind never to return as it held to many painful memories. Shaking his head he stood as the call from the Mystical blade grew stronger, moving to the bed kneeling down he pulled a locked chest out from under it before setting it down on the desk, and he stared at it knowing the powder blue Ocarina laid within the key to the Master Sword. Taking the key he kept around his neck he opened the chest gently reaching in and gingerly removing the powerful artifact staring at it almost reverently before stuffing it into his pouch, walking to the door and with his hand resting on the knob he turned glancing at the bed watching the peaceful face Malon wore. After a moment or two he decided it was enough and if he didn't go now he never would, opening the door he closed it quietly behind him making his way out of the castle.
Link was lost in thought and was content to let his feet guide him along the well known path one that he had traveled many times before. His hand twitched as he remembered the feeling of the weapon, instead of feeling the light beckoning song it played on his heart was now roaring in his veins just like when he once wielded it his body sung demanding he regain that power, with a sigh he looked up to the see the large double door that led into the old temple. The building was run down from lack of parishioners and up keep many no longer believed in the Goddesses and even less in the Creator, the large oak doors gave off a frightening aura much like they had years ago when Gannon came to power. With a deep breath and a few steps he made his way up the steps, the door was still surprisingly light for something so large.
The large door groaned in protest as it opened with the force of his hand, covering his nose and eyes he prevented dust and other particles in the air from coughing or irritating his eyes. As the dust settled he looked around the room, a large room pews strung about many broken in half others still standing but on their last legs. On every side of the room there were large stained glass windows each showing one of the three Goddesses, he knew the Glazier's used their own belief of what they looked like so he saw three beautiful women of either Hyrulian or Hylian decent each with a different hair style. Their hair was colored by the element they represented, Naryu. pale white skin with long blue hair tied in a ponytail with two locks framing her face, Din had dark skin looking like a Gerudo, mainly as they worshipped the goddess of fire, she had short fire red hair the front was fairly long pulled back held in place by her ears, Farrore, beuatiful sun kissed skin though not to dark, mid length emeralde hair neatly groom held back by a tiara that held a green gem in the center. He turned to see the alter one he hadn't seen in many years swallowing hard he took a tentative step toward it.
As he approached the Alter he was elated to see that the three sacred stones were still in place, he took a moment to think back remembering how he obtained each stone. He smiled lightly before reaching into his pouch removing the instrument, lifting it to his lips he blew softly letting the familiar tune drift from his memory, his fingers found the notes with practiced ease as he played, the temple began to shake and the sounds of grinding stone doors floated to his ears as he continue to play if he were to stop he would have to start over; continuing magical tune the two doors force grew in intensity until it came to an abrupt stop. As it did he opening his eyes staring into the area where only the chosen one may enter, where the Magical weapon rested waiting for his return. The feeling of it calling to him, the thrum in his blood as the Triforce on his hand lit up upon nearing it, as his fingers laced around the handle "Creator, Goddesses" he paused "I humbly ask to use this divine tool to rid the world of evil once more."
Tugging softly the gleaming blade came free with little effort running his eyes across the edge he slid it into the scabbard he brought with him, putting it across his back turning to leave a small familiar voice drew his attention "Link." Frowning thinking his imagination was playing tricks on him he continued until he felt a small tug on his tunic, turning he found the blue fairy his old friend smiling at him long light blue tresses flowing about her coming to her mid back, she wore a small blue dress with a dark blue sash. Something that blended well with her pale skin, she smiled kissing his cheek "I missed you" she said landing on his shoulder.
Turning toward her his eyes narrowing "If that's the case why didn't you come sooner" anger tinting his voice. He was angry on how she left his those few years ago, leaving him there standing in the middle of the temple like a fool. He couldn't help but be a little bitter about it, he noticed the cringe as she tried to hold back the tears, he resisted the urge to comfort her as he used to do during their time together; he wanted answers and he would be damned if he didn't get them. "Why did you leave me like you did" letting the question hang with the obvious questions that would follow.
Navi was taken aback by the ire in his voice unsure how to respond tears began to form in her eyes remembering how much it hurt to leave her partner like she did, he didn't deserve it after all he did for her. She had traveled around Altura instead of returning to the forest like she should have, her feelings were so mixed up for leaving lowering her head a tear landing on his soft green tunic. She lifted up from his shoulder thinking he no longer wanted her around she started to leave only to be caught between his hand, pulling her to eye level he lifted his hand so he could see her. His heart dropped seeing the tears falling from her eyes "I'm sorry Link" she whimpered "I'm so sorry. I was told to return to the forest after but I just couldn't."
He frowned "If you didn't go back" he paused "then where did you go?"
"I went to do what you Human's would call Soul searching" she said lowering her head. "Something happened to me during our travels. I can't explain it but the thought of leaving you alone made my chest hurt and the longer I stayed away the more it hurt" she said grasping her chest with her left hand tears falling from her eyes. Looking up quickly he saw the pain; no he could feel the anguish coming off of her in wave "I stayed away as long as I could hoping the pain would stop" she was sobbing openly now her voice breaking "but it never went away."
Link sighed smiling lightly kisses his finger tips before pressing them to the top of her small head, as she looked up in confusion he repeated the action. "Navi, I know what's wrong." She looked at him expectant of his next statement hoping he would have the answers she sought. A familiar voice from the doorway drifted to the ears of the two "I would never have thought the legends were true."
Link and Navi looked to the door one the latter eyes wide in surprised, "Deen" the Human called with Navi looking up at her human counterpart. She remembered him talking about his brother on their journeys together she looked to the man and she could see the protection the Creator had place on him as well as the magic he body contained. Unlike Link, the Princess, and Mages his body used the power in another fashion, Fairies were Magical creatures and as such knew that Energy and Magic were the most basic building block for life tying everything together. The forest fairy had a theory she wished to test but before she could he spoke as he made his way past the doors "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I had heard tale of you traveling around with a Fairy but I never thought it was true."
Navi lifted off Link's shoulder and made her way to the taller man before placing her hands and forehead against his, sighing she concentrated linking with him only to find out that she was right. She could see the 'Pathways' in his body. They were what allowed the Magical energies to traverse the body but his were different as was the power that filled his being. It was too pure to her it seemed his body took the ambient mana cleansed it returning it to its most base state 'Energy' she had heard from the 'Great Deku' of beings who wield such a power they were stronger, faster, and more destructive than 'Mages'.
"Is that true" he asked. His question startled her forcing her away hands clapped together on her chest as if to stave off a heart attack. With a deep breath she spoke "I don't know if it's true or not" she looked down saddened as she couldn't give him a truthful answer. He raised his hand letting her rest in his palm as Link came near them; Deen studied her small form "I have to say it's an interesting theory."
She looked up in confusion as it struck her "I don't understand how did you?"
He shook his head "I don't understand it myself but to see the way the paths work in my body and as they do in others. But if it is true that my body harnesses pure energy I wonder if I can use in other ways." his eyes started to glaze over as he was losing himself to though, they cleared quickly when a loud bang erupted from behind them along with a curse. All three turned to find a man with windswept hair he looked up to find them staring at him and he suddenly felt like an ant.
000
I'solde stood smiling evilly over the body of a man grabbed in regale clothing, his sword drawn blood dripping off of the tip. Unfortunately he looked just like the man lying on the ground in a pool of blood, kneeling he cleaned the blood from his weapon before sheathing it. He lifted the crown from the floor and placing it upon his own head "Finally I have taken what is rightfully mine" he snarled before leaving the room. With the King dead he could do what he wanted including begin the invasion of Hyrule within the last few months he had been making treaties with Termania and building an army, after learning of the Princesses marriage he made plans for the complete destruction of the Country and its people.
As he made his way to the throne room he didn't expect to meet Gannondorf and to be honest the Resurrected former Gerudo King frightened him, he knew of the death he suffered at the hands of the Hero run through and head cut off. The thing was no better than a Stalfo or Redead, the only reason he put up with the creature was the demon that brought it back. He was more worried about the power of that being as it had more than Gannondorf possibly as much of the Goddesses. The monster narrowed his eyes at I'solde stepping in his path to stop him and crossed his arms "Is it done?" The creature's voice sounded like it came from the deepest pits of hell.
"Yes. The throne is now mine."
The smile that came to Gannon's face looked more like a snarl "Gather your forces I'solde and do it quickly" he turned his black cape floating behind him "We ride for Hyrule on the Summer Solstice."
I'solde's jaw dropped there was no way he could gather his forces and his allies in that short time, he gritted his teeth clenched his fists and stormed into the throne room. His advisors would have to work hard for this to become possible; his smile was malicious and if they didn't he would have them executed publically after their families. He took his seat and one of them protested saying it belonged to the king to whom he simply replied his father was dead then ordered them to raise an army.
"But sire we are at peace. Why do..."
He rose "You dare question your King" he roared "Telitia is under threat from Hyrule. We must strike first to maintain our way of life." He took his seat raising his hands and pressing his fingers together he knew they didn't like the way of life in the country but did not and would not protest. They scurried about the room gathering plans before rushing out to begin while I'solde just stared off thinking about the being that was directing all of this, it called itself a demon but his suspicions' led him to think it was something far worse. The Dark One. A thought that made him shudder but if they could win the world would fall to darkness and he would become king of a large area something that made him grin. Better to be the right hand of the Devil than in his path.
000
Gannondorf strode away from the cowardly prince as he headed to speak to his master as something had come to his attention. He received reports of a Northerner entering Hyrulian territory, he didn't know why but this information left a sour feeling in his stomach. He paid no heed to the servants rushing to and fro except when one got to close and back handed the elderly man, he smiled viciously at the sound of his neck breaking. As he stared at the body murmurs made their way to his ears and with a sharp glance he sent them running his smile returned with a vengeance as he continued down the hall.
The Knights of this Kingdom all rushed to get out of his way knowing that he was to be revered, after killing their commander he was immediately place in the position. The man had been simply too easy to kill unlike that Calitian brat, Gannondorf snarled before slamming his fist into the wall causing it to crumble. "Link Al'mere" the Green skinned man growled wanting nothing more than to face the kid again and this time he wouldn't play like he did before.
"Calm yourself" a powerful voice called out.
He looked around seeing the hallway he was once in turn into his master's realm. He knelt down crossing his arm over his chest "Forgive me master. I simply let my emotions get the better of me for a moment."
The voice hmm "Rise Gannondorf" as he did the voice continued "I know you wish vengeance upon the boy, I already know the Goddesses have already called him to take that accursed sword in hand again." His minion cursed loudly before it continued "When the time comes I will give you the power to defeat the boy, but it isn't that time yet. Now tell me what is it that makes you call upon me?"
Gannondorf had almost forgotten his reason for summoning his master reaching behind he pulled a scroll out "Forgive me master, according to our spies a North man has entered Hyrule. His presence unsettles me, is why I bring this to your attention." The voice let out a bestial roar knocking Gannondorf off of his feet.
"WHERE IS THIS NORTH MAN, ANSWER ME SLAVE!"
"He will be passing through the Gerudo desert in two days time." Gannondorf didn't know what to make of this situation, never had he seen his master like this. He could feel what he could only describe as anger pulsing around him, through him. He could only wonder what role this man had to play.
The voice calmed "Kill this Northman before he reaches the castle. Remember Gannondorf failure is not tolerated, the final General is on the move" the voice declared vaguely as the area changed returning to what it had been before. The green skinned man turned on his heels searching for his messenger, if his master feared this North man so much he would have him dead before he made it through the desert.
000
Kit De'Leon watched the passing scenery while staring off into the desert with a bored expression on his face; he cursed the Calitian nobles for disbanding him and his men. The Pride had won more battles alone than the regulars but that didn't seem to hold any weight; he guessed it had to do with his being a Foreigner in Calitia. Being a Northern, a Tearian he had long Golden hair tied back, Teal eyes he wore a Black shirt with Brown pants and boots. Looking to the sky he took a long draw from his canteen in hopes of staving off the heat a little but his thoughts drifted. He remembered an old conversation with a friend from long ago.
"Where will you go now" Kit stood next the man who peered off into the distance.
He closed his eyes before scratching his head as it tilted it to the side and sighing "Don't know Deen. Probably head home to Tear and try to start over." He opened his eyes staring off into the distance with him "Though don't know what I can do to live."
"Gambling seems like it would pay off" the taller man chuckled.
"I wish" he grumbled before laughing with him.
When they calmed down Deen turned and laid a hand on his shoulder "Well if you change your mind I will be heading to Hyrule with my family. Kit if you're ever in doubt come find me."
Kit tried to take up farming with his family but it wasn't him the long days of tilling land pulling weeds and planting. He was going mad just sitting here with a sigh he looked to the South West then frowned feeling a pull something he hadn't felt since he fought alongside Deen. He was hesitant to follow it since his mother old and her health failing his eyes turned to the sky as his thoughts turned to his late father who had been murdered. He sighed staring at the clouds until a voice broke his trance, "Kit come quick!"
He dropped the tool he had been holding and rushed to the small wooden home, this was bad and it could only mean one thing. Entering through the door and seeing his mother's lifeless form on the bed, he arrived too late. The healer gathered his bag shaking his head before laying a hand on Kit's shoulder "I'm sorry" he said before leaving. Kit dropped to his knees tears pouring from his eyes, he didn't know how long he stayed like that but when he came back night had fallen. He wiped his eyes before standing and moving to his room where his equipment was stored, opening the closet he found his armor and weapon. A chain mail shirt covered by a leather Cuirass with, after donning his armor he lifted his sword a Hand and Half or better known as a Bastard sword designed to be wielded either one or two handed. After preparing for the long journey South gathering what little provisions he could and saddling his horse he bid a silent farewell to the home before tossing a torch in, he rode away with the intent never to return.
All that had taken place a Month ago and he just entered Hyrule and passing through the Desert was horrid, the Sun mercilessly beat down on him he tried to conserve his water but found that his canteen had already run dry lifting it to his lips. He glared at the container as it fell to his side before he turned back to look forward but his vision had been swimming for some time now and before he knew it he fell off the horse and darkness took him. He dreamt that he and his horse were rescued by beautiful Red haired women, he dreamt them forcing water down his throat and carrying him somewhere, and he dreamt of Deen and called out to him.
Nobooru was surprised when he called out the warriors name her brow furrowed as he continued to call out to the man as if they were comrades. She directed the girls carrying him to take the man to her chamber where she would look after him till he woke which she hoped didn't take too long; she also sent word to the soon to be new ruler of Hyrule. He thrashed in his slumber until she took a cool wet rag dabbing at his face and after getting the sweat and dirt off of his face she noted he was quite handsome, he was well built no doubt from the weight of his armor and weapon. His brow furrowed and his face took on a look of pain bracing herself she attempted to hold him down as he began thrashing again, but he was far stronger than her easily breaking her hold.
It took a few tries but she managed to regain her hold and successfully pin him down until him he finally stopped, she sighed before blushing as she realized the position they were in with her laying directly on top of him. She took a moment and got an idea of just how much taller than her, she had heard stories of the Northern men but to see one up close was another story. She felt a heat rise up in her and fought the urge to kiss him, as her will began to break she managed to peck his lips before a frantic knock at the door pulled her away from his prone form getting up quickly she answered it thankful for the interruption "What?"
"My lady we are under attack!"
With a quick glance back at the man she took her Scimitar and headed to ward off their attackers unaware he was awake. He heard the exchange having woken shortly before she had kissed him raking his brain trying to figure out why she had but he kept coming up empty but with the potential threat these attackers posed forced it from his mind making his body prepare for battle even though he was still weak. He stood from the bed and stumbled slightly before spotting his sword taking it from its scabbard he forsook his armor as he headed out. The Red headed women rushed to and fro paying him no mind as he made his way to the battle field, with every step he was regaining his strength as the excitement and thrill of battle boiled his blood. He came to a wooden door that two of the women were holding as someone or thing was pounding on it.
Nobooru was holding the door with her friend Arelle until they heard a male voice from behind, "Let them in."
His voice was low and menacing she turned to see a pair of cold eyes watching the door she looked to her friend who nodded releasing the door the quickly moved behind him. Two soldiers garbed in dull grey Plate armor rushed in only for both to be cut down, the first stuck at him swinging wide and was run through but managed to cut him the second tried a thrust but his wrist had been gripped stopping him in place before his head was removed from his body. The two Gerudo women looked to each other wide eyed the last time Nobooru saw a warrior like this was when she fought Myrideen. The man wasted no movement as he brought down man after man, the Gerudo leader found the man to be a competent commander as he quickly took control dishing out orders to her warriors who were disorganized. The Gerudo warriors quickly picked up on the tactics and pushed the enemy back. As she watched the man roam the battle field like Lion a thought entered her mind 'He would make a fine King' which made her grin.
When the enemy had been defeated he scoured the battle field for survivors, having long since requested his scabbard be brought to him so he had both hands free. Nobooru watched from a distance as he found one and interrogated them dying man when he was satisfied he answered the man's final wish by driving a dagger into his chest. He stood tall bathed in blood and moon light and spoke as she approached "I can hear your thoughts" his voice was softer more pleasant to her ears and he turned to her "I'm sorry that my stay was short lived but I need to get to Hyrule."
She nodded "Myself and two others will accompany you, we know the way well." She started to move toward only to see him collapse, her and several others rushed to his side. They found a light gash on his side Nobooru knew that shouldn't bring him down so she pressed her hand to his forehead before drawing it back quickly hissing. He was burning up taking a second look at the gash she found his veins were turning black. Panic set in he had been poisoned and if he died then it was quite possible she would lose favor with the new Hyrulian king "Get the Cart we set out for Castle tonight" she roared into the night.
000
Deen grumbled finding himself striding through the halls in the dead of night having left Zelda in their chambers to sleep. He ran a hand through his hair trying to at least make himself presentable considering he wasn't wearing a shirt, the messenger had only said it was urgent and he was need right then. So here he was following the man and when they took a turn through the Castle he wasn't expecting he became more alert wondering why they were headed to the stables. He questioned the man only to find he didn't have any indication either and when they arrived he heard Nobooru's melodic voice screaming to keep someone cool. As Deen stepped in he was shocked by what he saw several Gerudo women rushing about soaking blankets in cold water before rushing back to the cart, Nobooru herself was in it looking down at someone.
Attached to the cart were two horses who had collapsed and were probably dead to running through the night, looking up his eyes met the Gerudo leader's. She was on the verge of tears moving forward he took the side of the cart and pulled himself up and stopped dead, "Kit" he cried out jumping in. Settling in next to him as Nobooru had his head resting on her lap a cold compress lying across his forehead, "What happened?"
She shook her head "We were attacked just after he arrived in our Village. He was wounded, we found their blades coated with Tole." She explained how they found him the desert just after he had fallen from his horse how he was calling out to him. Deen turned to the man who brought him here "Go get the healer."
The man bowed before rushing off out the door with Deen turning back to the prone man "Come on Kit hang in there." He was surprised to see him open his eyes with a weak smile.
"It's good to see your ugly face again Deen" he coughed.
"Yeah, you too" he looked at him "who did this?"
A cough racked his whole body "Telitian Assassins, Ordered by a man named Gannondorf." He said before passing back out.
Deen was unaware that Link had followed him and was shocked how that beast could still be alive. He ran him through with the Evils bane, sword of the Goddesses and somehow the monster was back. He heard several people enter the room behind him with someone taking his hand. He turned to see Malon, Zelda, Tori, and even Navi. A pull had him following Deen earlier it was strange it was as though something was wrong and he was needed to make sure it didn't happen. As he looked into each of their eyes he could see the same emotion and confusion he felt, Link watched his brother jump from the cart his face was impassive but he could see the rage in his eyes.
Zelda couldn't stand the look in her husband's eyes and before anyone could react she buried herself in his embrace. As he returned her embrace she sighed happily it took a toll on her to see him in pain. After hearing him calm himself she backed up a bit to look up at him the question burning in her eyes, he stroke her hair forcing a smile "An old friend of mine, were fought alongside each other many times." He was ready to continue but a familiar drew his attention back to the cart.
"Hatu vi new." Deen furrowed his brow and turned to see Yuti kneeling over Kit, before turning to him "I help him, need Jasmine Red Berry and Ivy."
Deen thought for a moment wondering how she could cure him using two different poisonous plants, he was broken out of his thoughts by Yuti yelling at him. From there the stable was a flurry of activity as the Vapatian Priestess ordered the Hyrulians including the Royal family to do mundane tasks. Zelda at first was outraged but Deen explained in her home country the Priestess were respected more than the Emperor himself and wielded more power. Deen and the other men got a few good laughs as Yuti hit people unwilling to follow commands with magic.
It was long after day break when Yuti sat back wiping her forehead with her sleeve and sighing heavily "He recover."
Deen nodded before having Kit taken to the infirmary to recover completely.