Almost 3,000 words last chapter. It looked longer before I saw the count.
This chapter will be mostly centered on Link, and also is the beginning of our beloved pairing, although it goes full effect later. Our second pairing had it's roots last chapter, but there's an obstacle in the way that doesn't allow it to blossom right now. But don't worry. It will.
This will be the last chapter of action for a short time, as Chapter 4 and probably 5 will be a short break. Don't expect any Cia centric chapters till later.
As for those who favorited, followed, and reviewed, thanks.
Without holding your attention, Link, chop 'em!
He's going to die. But he will die trying.
Link, orphan, villager, swordsman, charmer, and trainee, will die today. He knows it. Yet he's going out there to defend his country. Call it stupidity, but he prefers courageous.
'Well, at least I got to see the princess. And she stared at me. Maybe I'm really handsome. I knew I was, but this is confirmation right here. Suck it, Groose!'
Link suited up in his trainee outfit, leaving the helmet behind. If you had his hair, would you put a helmet on? Didn't think so. Equipping a metal sword and shield of the actual army, Link prepared to defend and die.
On his way out, he encountered some trainees. "So...I guess we just wait to hear what happened?"
One turned Link's way. "Hey Link. What do you think you're doing with that sword?!"
Taking out his sword, he said, "Fighting for my home," and ran into battle.
It was chaos. Bokoblins were grouped at the bridge near the Castle Keep, but Link wasn't afraid. No, he was 50% angry and 50% feeling like a boss. After all, Bokoblins were easy. Moblins were trouble, but unlike 99% of this army, Link has faced them before joining the army. Experience wins every time.
'Where did all these monsters come from?' Impa has had better days. Wielding her Giant Blade, she cut her enemies with precision and extreme prejudice. Also, with her Sheikah magic, she combines sword strikes with water based attacks. Whoever was hit would have a bubble on their head, drowning them. But Impa was worried. She just hoped the royals...Zelda was ok. Joshua is expendable to her. She didn't hate the boy, but he was an annoyance. However, he did warn them of the monsters, but why was he here? He wasn't expected at all, but at least they had another powerful ally.
Speaking of the royals, they were completely cut off from Impa. 'We can't get to Princess Zelda with those boulders in the way!' Everything was just bad.
She wished that a blond haired boy would show up and...Well thank the Goddesses!
She saw the boy mow down the enemies like it was elementary. But unlike every other soldier, he wore a trainee's uniform, and no helmet. 'What's this? A new recruit?' She saw him cut down more enemies. Like a gossiping schoolgirl , she had to know him. 'Who is this soldier, anyway?'
"Hey! Goldilocks! Over here!"
'Did General Impa just call me Goldilocks. She's lucky I can't call her elderly.' Link cut his way towards the Sheikah. However, a voice distracted him.
"Someone! Help! I'm too little to fight monsters!" Link searched for the owner of the voice when a ball of light passed him. 'Is that a fairy? Cool!' The fairy saw Link and immediately dashed towards him. Into his tunic
"Thanks! I'm Proxi. And who are you?"
Link decided to concentrate on the battle. "Link."
"Link, huh? Unusual name! What's it mean? Where you from? Nice sword!"
'Fairies suck.'
"Man of few words, huh? That's okay. I'll come along and do all the talking!"
Farore, will she shut up?!
Let's check on our royals while Link sorts out his fairy problem.
They were surrounded.
Not "Surrender or die" surrounded, but more like "There's more of them than us" surrounded.
Neither Joshua nor Zelda favored that. They fought together, side by side. Josh's Magic Rod scorched enemies, and left any Hylian or Goron unscathed due to a spell that allows anything infused with dark magic to be affected by his weapon. But the rod wasn't just a flamethrower. At will, it could be an axe, a giant shotgun, or shoot purple beams at enemies. And when the prince needs to heat things up, he holds the rod skyward and expands the rod's top, exposing the the core, and unleashes a deadly stream of fire.
Zelda hit her enemies with precision with her Rapier, and when combined with her magic, whole new attacks are available. And with deadly precision, Zelda fires her Light Arrow, her deadliest attack. But they couldn't hold out for much longer. Zelda, being an inspiration to her troops, decide to inspire them more. "Hold your ground, everyone. We are the only one who can protect Hyrule!"
'Impa, please find a way to join us. And Goddesses, please be on our side.'
Impa and Link finally met and got acquainted. She got him up to speed. Link couldn't help but worry for his princess, especially after this morning. 'Keep fighting, Princess! We're coming to help!'
Wizzro felt like he won the lottery. Everything was going to plan. The princess was separated from her general, and, as an added bonus, the Gerudo prince was here. "Hiya ha ha! Keep attacking!" He turned to his companion. "Volga, the general is yours."
"Link, look!" Impa and Link followed the fairy's instructions and saw that the doors to a keep were opened. Link immediately ran towards, taking out his enemies along the way. Inside the keep, he then saw a shadow pass and looked up. Now Link believe most of the stories of Hyrule's past, but never thought he would encounter a dragon...man?
Link now surely believed once again that he will die. This dragon was a man and has fire powers! 'Mom, Dad, and Uncle, scoot over. I'm coming home. But not without a fight!'
The warrior took out his spear and looked at the boy. 'Sending the fresh meat. How pathetic.' "If you're ready to join your ancestors, then I accept your challenge." Volga charged.
Impa saw the battle, and immediately was frightened for the young knight's life. But Link was actually putting up a fight. "Don't let the dragon knight through!" Still not convinced Link would survive, Impa made her way to the boy.
Volga was surprised at the youngster's ability. 'Perhaps I underestimated this boy. He even impressed me. Sadly...Wait, what is he-'
"Link, raise your sword skyward. I'll use magic to enhance your attack."
Link backflipped and, catching the dragon-man off guard, raised his sword. Proxi used her magic, extending the blade's reach and strength. Link began to spin and hit the knight.
Volga flew back, landing in a kneeling position. Link was proud, but didn't show it. However, he was exhausted from the battle.
Volga was pissed. "Get out of my way, boy." Using his power, Volga's right arm changed into a dragon talon and he charged at Link. The boy held up his shield, but exhaustion and the dragon's own strenght caused Link to fall unconscious. Impa immediately was there to protect the boy and fight the knight.
"How noble. Enjoy your shared grave." With enough grunting that you might believe you were watching DBZ, Volga release a beam of fire at the two warriors. Nothing but flames remained.
He smirked and turned.
Suddenly, golden light engulfed the keep. Volga turned and couldn't believe what he saw.
The boy wasn't ordinary. He was the legendary hero reborn!
Impa couldn't believe it either. "Could you be...?"
Link couldn't believe it either, but his focus was the dragon knight.
Said knight decide that someone had to know this. "You haven't beaten me. You've merely hidden behind your shields and otherwise."
Wizzro, clueless to the situation, spoke, "Is Volga slacking off again? Fine! Send in the next unit!"
Impa gave her next command to Link. "I'll explain everything later, but we got to get to the prince and princess. There should be a Goron Captain nearby who I sent for bombs, but as you can see..."
"I'll get the bombs."
"Make it happen ASAP!"
Link ran towards the Goron Captain, who was attacked by a Lizalfos. Link, feeling an urge to assist, defeat the lizard with a spin attack.
The Goron was impressed. "Thanks a ton. Hey, you should get the treasure in that mine as a reward."
"What about the-"
"Hurry and get your prize." Link was ushered into the mine. He went down the steps and saw a treasure chest. It had bombs inside.
"Well, Link, here are the bombs. Now let's return to-."
THUMP. THUMP. THUMP.
"What was that?"
Link and Proxi went to the now blocked entrance of the mine. "Seems no one wants to look at you, Link."
"Har, har, har, very funny. Help me light these bombs."
Link took one out and, if by magic, the fuse ignited. "Well, what isn't new?" Link immediately threw a few bombs at the rocks, cleary the way out.
"Great work, Link!"
"No thanks to you, Proxi."
"Hmph!"
The duo returned to Impa's side. "With those bombs, we should be able to break the boulders and join up with Princess Zelda!" Giving more bombs a toss, the boulders crumbled, and Link, Proxi, Impa, and the soldiers raced towards the two future rulers.
When they heard a loud boom they believed.
When they saw them, they were ecstatic.
"Zelda, Impa is coming! Our troops have made it!"
Josh has never been happier to see the Sheikah.
Whether she was happy to see him was left open. "Princess! Thank goodness! I fear I'd never reach you two if not for a brave trainee!"
"A trainee, huh? Well, from the smallest seed comes the biggest tree, I suppose." 'I bet it was him.'
Josh crossed his arms. "Trainee? He must be very good. But, and I hate to say it, I want the Hero."
"Impa, was he a blond?"
"Turn around and see for yourself."
Zelda and Joshua turned and saw the subject of their conversation.
Joshua was somewhat surprised. "Well, he fits the description. How good Impa?"
"He went toe to toe with the dragon knight."
Josh smiled at the princess. "Zelda, marry him."
Link was a few feet away when he noticed the princess. "Link, look! The princess!"
He made his way to Zelda, and Impa introduced him to the royals.
"You! I saw you in the training yard!"
Link blushed a little. He was nervous, after all. "I...saw you too...in the training yard."
"Your skill is amazing, Link, and Impa told me of what you done. But why enter this battle and not stay with the other recruits?"
"Hyrule is my home, and I shall defend it. Plus, I thought I'll get to fight side by side with the beautiful princess."
Zelda's turn to blush. "Thanks for the compliment, soldier. You're quite handsome yourself."
"I've been told, but if you say it, it must be true." The two teens finally looked face to face, and neither could break the gaze.
Joshua laughed at the Hylians' embarrassment. "Aww, isn't this sweet. The Hero and His Princess. Let me be the priest after we finish here."
"JOSH!"
"Your father would be so proud..."
"IMPA!"
If Josh and Impa could team up, this is the result. An embarrassed Zelda.
Link saved both of them. "What shall we do now, Princess, now that we're together?"
Zelda almost misunderstood that. "At least someone is focused. Capture the Central and East Field Keeps, and close their gates!"
"I'll take the East Keep. Link, take the Central. Impa, drown them."
Link and Josh ran to their respective keeps. Zelda still angry at her two friends, called to Link, "Meet me here when you're finished. I'll like to grant you wish."
"Thank you, Princess." And with a wink, Link turned towards the Central Keep.
Zelda's face was a sea of red. 'He just winked at me. Josh might be right. But do I really have a little infatuation for our hero?'
Link was proud of himself. 'I held a conversation with the princess. Complimented and flirted with her too. I think she blushed also. Score one for me. Groose would be jelly.'
After the two keeps were captured and their gates closed, Link and Zelda met up again. This time, it was just the two of them.
"What's next, Princess?"
Oh, and Proxi.
"Link, you have a fairy! They say that fairies only joined with Hylians when they are chosen by the goddesses."
"Guess I'm more special than you today."
"I'm still your Princess."
"True, but according to the legends, I'm apparently #1."
"And what am I?"
"You're the beautiful one."
Once again Zelda blushed, and Link took some pride in that. "But you're still the princess, and I'll fight by your side anything. Speaking of which, what now?"
Zelda regained composure. "We have forced the invaders into the north! Now we must call upon the Great Fairy!"
The teens and some troops advanced to the fountain.
In the Central Keep, Impa and Joshua awaited further instruction from Zelda.
"And if they fall in love tonight, it can be assumed..."
"How does Nabooru deal with you?"
"Second person to say that today."
"The first?"
"An ally of mine. Reason I was here in the first place. She's probably awaiting my return to the desert."
"Are heart containers dropping from the sky?"
"Hey, she's a friend."
"Suuure."
"Impa, you're supposed to be the serious one!"
"Oh but my two little royals are lovestruck. That calls for a change in attitude."
"She's hot, okay. And I might like her. But I can't."
"Why?"
He walked up to Impa, sizing her up. He noticed he's barely taller than her. He put his hand on her cheek. "Because, Impa, you're the one for me. You're my true...I can't even finish this sentence."
If looks could kill, Joshua would've disintegrated on the spot. But he was having the laugh of his life.
"I'm going to kill you."
"That's the Impa I know and love."
Back to our favorite blondies.
"If this plan works, we can greatly damage our foes! Quickly, to the Fairy Fountain!"
The troops roared. "YES YOUR MAJESTY!"
Turning from her troops, she faced Link. "Link, are you good at commanding?"
"If yelling at little kids fits the bill, then yes."
"Great. When this battle is over, you'll need to be a leader in the future."
Link was confused. "But why?"
"The Triforce is on your left hand. Specifically the Triforce of Courage. You know what this mean?"
"Of course. The hero had the same mark, and my uncle believes that we're part of a long line of them...Wait!"
Proxi finally understood. "Link's the hero?"
"Yes, Proxi. Link's the hero."
'Suck it Groose. How many times have I thought of that? I'm the new mother freaking hero!'
Arriving near the fountain, they were met by monsters. Zelda decided to impress Link. "Watch and learn, hero."
Out of nowhere, a Light Bow appeared. Zelda aimed at the monsters and fired. Cries of the dying monsters were heard, when that was over...
"Nice shot, Princess!"
Proxi clapped her little hands. "Yeah, it was...ok. But nothing beats this!"
Link ran towards the remaining monsters and raised his sword skyward. Suddenly, a beam extended from the blade, and Link began to spin.
'He's full of surprises. Only one left is to see how sexy he'll look in the tunic...I didn't just think that.'
"Great job, Link! But really, was it necessary to try to be better than the Princess?"
"Yes. Now let's go."
The Hylians moved to the entrance of the fountain. It was blocked.
"If only we had a bomb. We'd have that wall down in a moment."
BOOM!
The wall was down, and Link was smirking like he had just told someone he knew their secret. "This way, Your Majesty." He gave a mock bow and gestured for her to enter. The princess and soldiers laughed.
"Thanks Link. This way! We must pray to the Great Fairy together!"
The two entered the fountain, and began to pray. Moments later, the Great Fairy appeared.
If Link wasn't who he was, he'll probably stare at the fairy's chest. But, being the man he is, he looked at his feet.
"Hello, Princess Zelda. I know of your need. I shall assist." She then summoned more fairies and sent them to Link's bomb bag. Link looked up and was amazed by the sight. He and Zelda ran outside to see their work fulfilled.
All over the field, the fairies took the bombs of the troops and flew to the sky. Using the Great Fairy's power. A giant bomb was formed.
The Dark Forces were doomed.
Impa and Josh couldn't believe what they were seeing.
"Impa..."
"EVERYONE MOVE!" The troops ran like it was for the gold.
The bomb fell, and a deafening BOOM was heard.
Josh looked at Impa, and grinned."Well, who's up for Bokoblin BBQ? I'm kinda hungry. You, Impa?"
"Shut up."
Link and Zelda were amazed by the sight. "Princess and Hero."
They turned to the Great Fairy. "The legends may tell the Hero saves Hyrule, but he is nothing without the Princess. It has been that way since Hylia and her hero. It will continue today. Work together and evil won't prevail." With that, the fairy disappeared.
Zelda was beyond excited. "You did it! The enemy's forces have suffered a great loss."
Link was red as a cherry. Not because of Zelda's words, but her action. She was hugging him! Yes, he had girlfriends in the past, but none were the Princess of Hyrule! But Link wasn't one to waste opportunity. Years of listening to Groose saying he would marry the princess made Link very bold these last few moments. He wrapped his arms around Zelda. Link wish his rival was present to see this.
"No, Princess. We did it."
Zelda felt his arms around her waist and realized what she did. Hopefully-
"Now they're hugging! And what's this? Do I see Cupid coming from the skies?"
The blonds separated to see their companions arrive.
"Nice work, lovebirds. The view of the explosion was spectacular."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Josh squealed like a girl and turned to Impa."You see this, Impa. Barely know him and he calls me by my title. Where's your respect to me?"
Impa ignored this and spoke to Zelda, "Please, Princess Zelda, you must pull back. We can manage the battle from here."
"I understand. May the goddesses protect you!"
Everyone but the blonds and Proxi left. "Link, when this battle is over, I have something that belongs to you. Meet me in the castle, please."
"Yes, Princess."
"And from now on, call me Zelda."
"Only if you call me Link."
She giggled. "Deal."
They hugged once more, minus the blushing, and then Link began to leave.
"Wait!"
The boy turned towards Zelda. "Yes, Zelda?"
She doesn't know why. She didn't know why. But she did it anyway.
If Link thought he was already lucky, then this was the epitome of luck.
Well, almost the epitome of luck, but Link didn't care.
"Thank you, Link."
And with that, the princess disappeared, leaving a confused Link. 'Did she...No one would believe this! Groose, keep dreaming, because I'm living reality!'
"Oh Link, she just kissed your cheek! Maybe next time the lips. Then maybe you and her will make out and-"
Link gave Proxi a glare that made him look like a serial killer.
Wizzro was disappointed. The perfect plan was botched because of the Great Fairy. But like any villain, he had an card in his sleeve.
"Hiya ha ha! This is where things get interesting. Unleash King Dodongo! Yes, enjoy your time with the king. I have an appointment elsewhere."
Wizzro teleported away from the battle.
Impa, Link, and Joshua waited in the Central Keep.
"Ok, let's open those-"
The ground shook and a loud roar was heard.
"What is that?" The object in question rammed through the gates.
"How did the wizard transport a creature of that size to the battlefield so quickly?"
"How do we beat it?"
Josh spoke quickly. "Wait for it to open its mouth. Then wait for my command." Impa and Link looked at the prince like he grew another head. "Just do it!"
After minutes of waiting and surviving, the Dodongo opened its mouth.
"Time to bomb some Dodongos!"
The prince threw his bomb bag into the Dodongo's mouth, and the faint sound of an explosion was heard.
"Remember this. Dodongos hate smoke. Now attack!" After a few hits, Link jumped to the Dodongo's knee, into the air, and stabbed its neck.
"Nice moves, Link!"
"Thanks, Proxi."
After the same procedure three times, the Dodongo was dust
Josh was ecstatic. "Only room for one King here! And that's moi!"
Impa was relieved everything was alright. "Well fought, troops. This is why we never give up."
Sadly, the moment was ruined. "General Impa, terrible news! The enemy wizard has seized the castle!"
"So the beast was a distraction...Where is Princess Zelda? Is she safe?"
The soldier bowed his head. "We...we can't find her anywhere!"
Joshua was stunned. "What?! That's impossible! SEARCH EVERYWHERE!"
He turned to Impa. "Under the procedures of command, Hyrule's monarch at the top, followed by the royals of the other races. Considering I'm here, that makes me the highest chain of command. But Impa, I can't take command unless the Gerudo Council allows me, and hopefully my own troops, to join you. So, under my decree, you're in charge until either I or Zelda joins you."
"Hopefully Nabooru and the Council allow you. May the goddesses bless you."
"Same to you. And you too, Link."
Joshua began to hum the Requiem of Spirit, and teleported to his home.
Link searched everywhere. But no one who looked like Zelda was found.
'Where is she? Best day of my life and this ruins it.' He subconsciously touches his left cheek. The one Zelda kissed.
Proxi brought him out of his musings. "Link! Look out!"
Link turn and saw three Bokoblins come his way. But before he can grip his sword, they were dead.
"Thank you, Impa."
She nodded.
"Any luck finding Zelda?"
'She wanted him to call her by her name. Sweet.' "We can't locate Princess Zelda. I pray she's safe. Prince Joshua isn't able to join us until he gets his council's permission. I must ask for your help in finding her. I trust you are willing?"
He touched the cheek again. "If I'm this Hero, then finding her isn't my will...it's my charge as the Hero. You got my help."
Impa thrusted her hand forward, holding the legendary tunic. "Link, be a hero worthy of wearing this tunic."
"I won't let you down, Impa. Proxi, will you join me?"
"Yes, Link! I'll join you!"
"Then let's save Hyrule and find Princess Zelda!"
'Don't worry Zelda. We'll save you and defeat this evil side by side.'
If you haven't seen or played the game, I hope the way the fighters fight are explained clearly enough for a basic understanding. Link can't use magic to enhance his attacks with the sword, so Proxi's use of magic to help create his Great Spin Attack, which he uses on Volga and near the fountain, is the only way I could explain how he get his attacks more powerful.
The Focus Spirit moves will appear, only for the main five heroes, and our two big villains, but how to explain how they activate will be difficult. Link, Zelda, Cia, and Super Saiyan 3 Ganondorf (that's what he looks like) are easy, as they'll tap into their Triforce piece. The other three, not so much.