Chapter 44: The Light and Dark Sorceresses
(Hyrule: Faron Woods)
Ky, Noel, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Elena, Ken, Max, Tails, Blaze, Shadow, Storm, Grace, Kiyo and Zatch, Lucky, T.J., Zuko, Sly, Bentley, Murray, Lucas, Link, Impa, and Sheik leave the Eldin Caves and finally arrive at a forest which is known as Faron Woods and they later see what looks like a village but it seems to be under attack.
"The village is under attack!"Noel said.
"It's probably by the Black Xetis and the Heartless." Elena said and Link nods.
"I wish to find out if the woman is Zelda, but we cannot ignore the plight of the villagers." Impa said.
"Then let us hurry." Sheik said.
In the village there are soldiers who are fighting against the Black Xetis and the Heartless and other monsters but the soldiers are taking massive hits but as the Black Xetis, Heartless, and other monsters proceed to attack light balls attack them and unleash lightning destroying them and it's caused by a young woman with light blue hair that's tied to a ponytail at the right side by a red ribbon, wearing white clothing, and carrying a book who is tending to the soldiers.
The woman then sees the group arriving at the village and they attack the Black Xetis, Heartless, and monsters while helping the villages.
"You…" The woman said.
"Hey, look! A chick!" Ken said.
"Are you the ones leading the soldiers?" Tails asked.
"Yes, I am." The woman answered.
"I saw you use magic." Donald said.
"Are you a sorceress, like me?" Elena asked.
"That's freakin' AWESOME!" Ken said.
"Tell me, where did you learn your magic?" Impa asked.
"It's like she asked me, I am a sorceress." The woman answered. "Now, you know who started this war? The one responsible is Cia." The woman said.
"Cia?" Ky asked.
"Who is that?" Zuko asked.
"She's from the same magical clan as me." The woman said.
"I guess that explains it." Kiyo said.
"Why is this Cia attacking Hyrule? What does she want with it?" Lucas asked.
"If you want to know, then please do me a favor, and help me protect these woods from the monsters. Then, I'll tell you everything you want to know." The woman said.
"Sounds like this is our best bet." Sora said.
"Okay, we'll help you." Max said.
The group go through the Faron Woods for the monsters.
"Hear me, my Heartless! Attack the forest! Destroy Sora, Ky, and Noel, and their pathetic friends!" The voice said and it belongs to Maleficent.
"Maleficent?!" Ky asked.
"Her again!" Sora said.
"She's tryin' to destroy the forest!" Goofy said.
"So, that witch is in charge?" The woman asked.
"Her name is Maleficent. She's controlling the Heartless, probably also the Black Xetis and the other monsters." Sora said.
"Well, if we defeat her, then I'm sure those monsters will leave." Zatch said.
"So, it's that witch, who seized Hyrule Castle during the invasion! She's responsible for Princess Zelda's disappearance!" Impa said.
"Let's not do anything reckless, Impa. Let's just defend the forest from her." Sly said.
"May you be scattered!" Maleficent said as she unleashes giant Heartless that look like weeds and are spreading poison all over.
"These Heartless are spreading weeds!" Sheik said.
"Unless we do something, we'll die of poisoning!" The woman said.
"Got it!" Ky said as he throws Dawn of Hope like a boomerang and it cuts the Weed Heartless.
"Alright! Let's go!" T.J. said and Link nods.
The Weed Heartless spew poison all over but Ky, Noel, and Sora throw their Keyblades while Link shoots his arrows while the woman unleashes lightning magic attacks and they destroy the Weed Heartless clearing the forest.
"Ha! You'll have to do better, Maleficent!" Murray said.
"The soldiers are now resting in the Deku Tree. They're tired from the fighting." The woman said.
"Then, let's go there too!" Elena said.
The group make their way for the Deku Tree.
"You wretched fools! I won't allow you to run so easily!" Maleficent said as she casts giant thorns all around the forest to block the woman's way.
"Oh, no! I'm trapped!" The woman said.
"Hahahahaha! Now, to destroy the giant tree! Heartless, destroy the Deku Tree, along with the weak soldiers!" Maleficent commanded as Soldier Heartless and Defender Heartless go for the Deku Tree.
"Dammit! She just doesn't make things easy!" Ken said.
"I'll go help the sorceress! Someone defend the tree!" Noel said.
"On it!" Ky said.
Noel makes her way for the woman and starts attacking the thorns with Radiant Salvation followed by casting Fire to burn down the thorns while Ken also casts Fire and burns the thorns while Zuko unleashes jets of flames to burn down the thorns while Lucas uses PK Fire and then the thorns burn away.
"There, now, let's hurry!" Noel said and Link nods.
"Okay! Thank you!" The woman said.
Meanwhile Ky makes his way for the Deku Tree and goes for the Soldier Heartless and the Defender Heartless who attack but Ky coats Dawn of Hope with Blizzard and then delivers a spinning Blizzard strike but the Soldier Heartless attack with their claws but Elena uses her telekinetic magic to hold the Soldier Heartless allowing Max to bash with his shield while T.J. slashes with his knife but the Defender Heartless bite with their shields but Sly sneaks up and then juggles with his cane and then grabs with his cane and slams the Defender Heartless down while Shadow throws Chaos Lances but the Soldier Heartless leap attack at the group but Kiyo has Zatch use Zaker while Storm uses Volt Tackle but the Defender Heartless shoot fireballs but Blaze shoots her own fireballs while Lucky uses Ground Pound but the Soldier Heartless spin kick attack but Murray uses Uppercut while Bentley throws bombs while Tails shoots shots from his blaster and the group defeat the Defender Heartless and the Soldier Heartless.
"That should do it." Shadow said.
"The Deku Tree should be safe now." Bentley said.
"Noel's now leading that sorceress for the Deku Tree. Let's go join them." Sora said.
"Good enough." Sly said.
The group hurry for the Deku Tree to join up and they later join with the others.
"Hey, we're here!" Ky said.
"Good. Now, we can rest for a little." The woman said.
"Let's just hope that nothing else will go wrong." Impa said.
"Enjoy your little rest, pitiful fools! My next plan will burn everything!" Maleficent said.
"Oh, no…" Donald said.
"What is she up to now?" Max asked.
"Nothing good." Blaze said.
"Like right now?" Zatch asked pointing at green and black fire spreading at the Deku Tree.
"Oh, no! Maleficent's started a fire all around the forest!" Tails said.
"Is she CRAZY?!" T.J. asked.
"No. Just evil." Sora said.
"We must rid the tree of the flames!" Impa said.
"Then, let us do that!" Blaze said.
"Leave this to me and Blaze!" Zuko said.
"We'll help too!" Ky said.
"Let's go!" Elena said.
"I'll come along." Impa said.
"Try all you must! The fires will burn everything to ashes! There is no escape from demise! Hahahahahaha!" Maleficent said.
Ky, Noel, Sora, Donald, Elena, Ken, Blaze, Zuko, Impa, and Sheik reach the fires of the forest and Ky, Noel, Sora, Donald, Elena, Ken, Impa, and Sheik all use their Water magic to get rid of the green and black fires while Blaze and Zuko both manipulate the flames to get them out of the forest.
"Heartless! Destroy the fools trying to quell the flames!" Maleficent commanded as Wizard Heartless appear and go for Ky, Noel, Sora, Donald, Elena, Ken, Blaze, Zuko, Impa, and Sheik.
"No you don't!" Murray said.
Goofy and Max both bash at the Wizard Heartless with their shields while Tails throws ring bombs while Shadow uses Chaos Rift while Storm uses Iron Tail while Grace uses Bite while Kiyo has Zatch use Zakeruga while Lucky uses Egg Throw while T.J. slashes with his knife while Sly attacks with his cane while Bentley uses his RC Chopper to fire missiles while Murray uses Tornado Punch while Link slashes with his sword while the woman unleashes lightning spells and unleashes white pillars of lightning and they defeat the Wizard Heartless while Ky, Noel, Sora, Donald, Elena, Ken, Blaze, Zuko, Impa, and Sheik all manage to get rid of the green of black fires.
"All the fires are taken out!" Ky said.
"Finally! That was a bitch!" Ken said.
"Thank you all! You saved this forest!" The woman said.
"How DARE you rid this wretched forest of the fires! You will pay for such insolence!" Maleficent said.
"How can someone so EVIL bring fire to the Deku Tree?!" Proxi asked.
"Maleficent, that's who!" Donald said.
"She must know where Princess Zelda is! I'll find her and beat the information out of her!" Impa said.
"Impa, I don't think she'll listen to reason." Goofy said.
"If we confront the witch, I'm sure we'll make her talk." Sheik said.
The group make their way to find Maleficent and they later find Maleficent and confront her.
"You have nowhere to go, Maleficent!" Sora said pointing Kingdom Key at Maleficent.
"You were leading the invasion of Hyrule, were you?" Noel asked.
"Clever. If you wish to learn the whereabouts of your royal whelp, I shall not reveal, for I do not know where she has hidden. Perhaps, she's perished." Maleficent said.
"You will PAY!" Impa shouted as she charges at Maleficent and tries to slash with her giant knife but Maleficent disappears in green and black flames.
"Get back here!" Donald yelled.
"Why don't you deal with my little Black Xeti pet. Courteous gift from Masked Man." Maleficent said.
"Oh, no…" Noel said.
Just then a giant Black Xeti that appears to be giant spider that is black and crimson, has eight crimson eyes, large fangs, giant legs, and the Black Xeti symbol on its body appears to confront the group.
"Oh, crap! A giant freakin spider!" Ken said.
"We have to get rid of it before it destroys Faron Woods!" The woman said.
"We're on it!" Sora said.
"Watch us!" Ky said.
The spider Black Xeti known as Murder Crawler attacks the group with its eight legs but Link slashes at one of the legs with his spinning slash from his sword while Impa slashes with her giant knife but Murder Crawler fires small webs at the group to try and trap them but Elena casts Thunder while Donald casts Blizzard but Murder Crawler spin attacks with its giant legs but Zuko slashes with flame daggers while Blaze uses Fire Drill but Murder Crawler unleashes venom poison to try and poison the group but Sheik plays the harp and casts a Fire spell while Lucas uses PK Flash but Murder Crawler jumps high into the air and then tries to land on the group who dodge and Kiyo has Zatch use Bao Zakeruga while Murray uses Turbo Charge but Murder Crawler fires more webs to try and trap the group but Goofy uses Goofy Bash while Max uses Shield Boomerang but Murder Crawler spin attacks with its legs but Storm uses Quick Attack and then uses Skullbash while Grace uses Growl but Murder Crawler attacks with its giant fangs but Ken unleashes magic music waves while Lucky uses Headbutt but Murder Crawler jumps high into the air and tries to land on the group but T.J. uses Knife Throw while Sly uses Cane Spin but Murder Crawler attacks with its legs but Shadow throws Chaos Arrows while Tails shoots lasers from his blaster while Bentley shoots electric darts while the woman uses her book to cast three pillars of lightning and strikes but Murder Crawler tries to trap the group with webs but Ky enters Wisdom form and casts a strong version of Stop freezing time longer while Noel delivers three vertical slashes with Radiant Salvation followed by casting Gravity while Sora delivers two diagonal slashes with Kingdom Key and the group finish off Murder Crawler and it disappears in dark mist.
"You guys did it! You defeated that Black Xeti!" Proxi said.
"That's a solid win for us!" The woman said.
"But Maleficent got away again." Noel said.
"We'll deal with her again." Ky said.
"I had hoped Princess Zelda was here, but she's not." Impa said.
"Just where is she? I hope she's safe somewhere." Zuko said and Link nods.
"Hey, chick. You owe us an explanation." Ken said but Link bashes Ken's head with his shield. "Ow.." Ken said rubbing his head.
"What he means is who is Cia, and why'd she attack Hyrule?" Noel asked.
"First, let me introduce myself, because I never got the chance. My name is Lana." The woman named Lana introduced. "Now, Cia, like I said, she's from the same clan as me, and she was a great sorceress, who watched over the balance of the Triforce." Lana said.
"She knows the Triforce?" Zuko asked.
"No way…" Noel said.
"Through her magic, Cia watched across the ages, and read the fates of those who lived, but she never interfered. That is…until Cia was interested in a unique soul, who is the hero of legend, but she realized that the hero was bound to another soul. That was when a fragment of darkness, locked in its prison wormed its way into Cia's heart, and it pushed away the light from he, and now Cia is warped into a corrupted sorceress, who desires the hero. With her light vanished, the darkness in her heart compelled Cia to open the Gate of Souls, the doorway of time itself, and that's where the monsters you've been encountering appear from different ages, bringing ruin to Hyrule." Lana explained and the group are shocked.
"So, her desire for a hero drove her mad, and now she's bent on taking over this world?" Ky asked.
"We have to stop her!" Impa said.
"Lana, do you know where Cia is?" Noel asked.
"Cia is currently residing at the Valley of Seers. We should find her there, and hope to bring an end to more tragedy." Lana said.
"Then that's where we're going." Sheik said.
"Wait! You need my help! I want to help you stop Cia." Lana said.
"You sure about this?" T.J. asked.
"Please let me come with you. I know where the Valley of Seers is, and I won't take no for an answer." Lana said.
"Well, if you're willing to come along, then we'll let you." Proxi said and Link nods.
"We could use your magic to help. I like it anyway." Elena said.
"So, where is the Valley of Seers?" Lucas asked.
"Follow me." Lana said as she starts to move and the group follow her out of Faron Woods for the Valley of Seers and go for the next area.
(Hyrule: Valley of Seers)
The group arrive at a valley that has many curving trees while the sky is a bit red while there are ruins all over.
"This is it. The Valley of Seers." Lana said.
"So, we gotta find, Cia and close this Gate of Souls, right?" Ky asked.
"That's right. Cia won't be easy to be taken down." Lana said.
"We'll handle her." Sora said and Link nods.
The group make their way through the Valley of Seers for Cia.
As the group start moving they are being watched through a crystal ball by a woman with tan skin, wearing black revealing clothing, black hat, black mask, and has white hair.
"So, the hero has come to me at last? Don't keep me waiting, Link." The woman named Cia said.
"They are the vermin. I'll dispatch them." Masked Man said as he leaves.
The group continue to move through the valley while fighting off Black Xetis, Heartless, and other monsters.
"Cia's at the top of the ruins. We need to take her out and stop her from summoning more monsters." Lana said.
"That's just we'll do." Elena said.
"More monsters, Black Xetis, and Heartless will continue to interfere with our quest. We must dispatch them if we are to continue." Sheik said.
"We'd have better success if we do take them out." Tails said.
"Then, what're we waiting for? Let's do it." Donald said.
The group start going for the Black Xetis, Heartless, and other monsters but then more lightning appears around them and Masked Man appears.
"Going somewhere?" Masked Man asked.
"You again… Why are you causing us trouble?" Lucas asked.
"Shut your mouth, fool! If you're here for Cia, she is not in the mood to see you. Now, get out of here." Masked Man said.
"No chance!" Ky said taking out Dawn of Hope.
"Idiots. You've just met your death warrant." Masked Man said as he fires shots from his blaster.
"Stop this! We're not here for you. We just want to stop Cia." Noel said.
"There's nothing you can do. Darkness has already taken her, and now it will consume all of Hyrule." Masked Man said.
"Not if we have anything to say about it!" Lana said as she fires three lightning balls at Masked Man who dodges.
"Leave them! I wish to meet the hero alive." Cia said.
"Ugh… You and your lust! Fine." Masked Man said as he leaves.
"Wait!" Lucas called.
"Never mind him! Let's keep going, and do what we need to do." Shadow said.
The group go through the valley and start attacking many Black Xetis, Heartless, and other monsters to advance their way for the ruins for Cia but more Black Xetis, Heartless, and monsters appear to attack but the group continue to fight back and they defeat every enemy.
"We did it! Now we can get to the ruins without delay!" Proxi said.
"Let's go." Noel said.
The group hurry for the ruins, but then they get blocked off by vines.
"Damn! We're blocked off!" Ken said.
"Is there another way through?" Impa asked.
"Hmm…" Ky thinks and then Link throws his boomerang at the vines getting rid of them.
"Good work, Link. Now, let's press on." Sheik said.
The group make their way through the ruins but then more vines grow blocking the way.
"Oh, come now. I don't like those dawdling in my doorstep. Here, have the welcoming party." Cia said as more monsters appear.
"Dammit!" Ky said. Said.
"There's no end to them." Sora said.
"We'll have to find an alternative route." Lana said.
"Okay then. Where though?" Zatch asked.
"There's a bridge over at the east. We can use that." Lana said.
"Okay. Please lead the way." Noel said.
The group follow Lana through the valley to get to the east side while fighting off monsters in the way and they later arrive at the east side but they see the bridge is upward.
"We're blocked off!" Donald said.
"Don't worry." Lana said as she casts a spell to lower the bridge down. "Now, let's hurry." Lana said.
"Such persistent fools. I'll have to ensure no one comes here." Cia said as more vines block the way.
"Not the vines again…" Murray said.
"This is getting ridiculous! If she keeps up, then we'll never reach Cia." Zuko said.
"Just what'll we do?" Lucas asked.
Link throws his boomerang again at the vines and they disappear.
"Okay, let's go…quickly!" Ky said as the group quickly cross over before the vines grow back.
"Ha! Take that, bitch!" Ken said.
"Hmph. Clever." Cia said.
"Cia's at the summit. Let's hurry." Proxi said and Link nods.
"Whatddya think she'll do next?" Goofy asked.
"Who knows, Dad, but we have to stop her!" Max said.
"My darlings, crush them from coming further!" Cia said as Shadow Heartless appear along with Phantom Black Xetis.
"Don't try us!" Ky said as he slashes at the Phantom Black Xetis and the Shadow Heartless.
"C'mon! We have to hurry to Cia, before she summons more Black Xetis and Heartless!" Tails said.
"This won't happen." Noel said.
The group keep making their way toward Cia to reach the summit and later on they arrive at the top of the ruins and confront Cia who is using a portal which is the Gate of Souls to summon more monsters.
"Oh…?" Cia turns to see the group confronting Cia. "Link, the great hero. We finally meet. Let me have a good look at you." Cia said as her right hand is glowing. "The Triforce is resonating so powerfully, and there are two." Cia said looking at both Link and Sheik. "This is welcoming news. Come forth, my Black Xeti servant!" Cia commanded as the Gate of Souls unleashes a giant Black Xeti that appears to be a giant black and crimson tree and has the Black Xeti symbol. "Now, destroy them, along with this valley if need be!" Cia said as the giant tree Black Xeti attacks the group.
"This is already starting to piss me off!" Ken said.
"We have to destroy this Black Xeti first before dealing with Cia." Sheik said and Link nods.
"Let's go then!" Ky said.
The tree Black Xeti known as Killer Wood attacks the group with black leaves but the group dodge an Lana casts a spell to unleash three white pillars of lightning while Impa slashes with her giant knife but Killer Wood fires many bullet seeds at the group but Elena casts a barrier around the group and then casts Fire while Donald casts Water but Killer Wood unleashes stalks around and they try to grab the group but Link throws his boomerang while T.J. multi slashes with his knife but Killer Wood throws more black leaves at the group but Lucas uses PK Thunder while Tails unleashes Magic Hand and it delivers a punch but Killer Wood fires bullet seeds but Bentley throws bombs while Kiyo has Zatch shoot several lightning bolts but Killer Wood unleashes more stalks to strike at the group but Ken casts Earth while Sheik plays the harp and casts a Dark spell but Killer Wood throws more black leaves but Storm unleashes electricity while Lucky uses Headbutt but Killer Wood dashes all over the ruins area at the group but Shadow uses Chaos Control to stop the tree Black Xeti allowing Max to uses Cyclone but Killer Wood fires bullet seeds but Zuko unleashes a barrage of fireballs but Murray uses Flame Punch but Killer Wood unleashes stalks to grab the group but Goofy uses Shield Torpedo while Blaze uses Fire Drill but Killer Wood throws more black leaves but Grace uses Bite while Sly uses Cane Spin but Killer Wood dashes all over again to get the group but Noel casts Stop to freeze it allowing Sora to delivers three vertical slashes with Kingdom Key followed by casting Thunder while Ky delivers three horizontal slashes with Dawn of Hope followed by a somersault slash and the group finish off Killer Wood and it disappears in dark mist.
"That's that for your pet Black Xeti!" Ky said.
"You have nothing else, Cia. This ends now." Noel said.
"Hmhmhmhmhm… It's just as Maleficent warned me, you three are a threat like Link. Unfortunately, I cannot let you win." Cia said as she casts a dark spell and it traps Link and Sheik.
"Link!" Noel said.
"Let 'em go!" Sora yelled.
While Link and Sheik are trapped Link's hand starts glowing revealing the Triforce of Courage while Sheik's hand glows revealing another Triforce piece.
"Sh-Sheik…! That's the…" Noel stops talking.
The two Triforce pieces fly out of Link's and Sheik's hands and go for Cia's.
"Now I have the Triforce of Courage and Wisdom! All pieces are mine! This is power of the completed Triforce!" Cia said as she unleashes darkness.
"No good!" Donald said.
"We have to run!" Lana said.
"I'm with her!" T.J. said as the group start to run.
"Cia…the time to call the fragments of the spirit of the King of Evil is NOW!" Maleficent said.
"I can feel them seeking me out!" Cia said as she casts a dark spell.
The group stop running and see the dark spell Cia cast and it starts to spread around the valley.
"Everyone, gather near me!" Lana said and everyone does what she says while Lana casts a spell to create a white barrier.
"Lana, what's happening?" Elena asked.
"Cia is…" Lana stops talking as everything appears in the valley such as a floating island, a mountain, and a bridge covered in twilight.
"Gate of Souls, hear my voice and open!" Maleficent commanded. "The great King of Evil's spirit will be freed." Maleficent said.
Cia casts another spell and sends out orbs of darkness through three different areas with locked coffins in each different era and three dark orbs are unleashed from the unlocked coffins while unleashing more Gate of Souls in each three eras unleashing more monsters while the three dark orbs go to Cia.
"Yes, well done. Three fragments of the King of Evil's spirit has returned. Now there is only one remaining, and it's guarded by the Master Sword." Maleficent said as she laughs evilly.
After the dark spell has ended the group see three different areas all around Hyrule and the valley.
"This is…" Sora stops talking.
"Lana, what happened?" Tails asked.
"With Cia now possessing the Triforce of Courage, Wisdom, and Power, she used the power to bend time and space and now what you're looking at are opened doorways through ages. Now portals leading to different timelines of Hyrule have appeared." Lana said.
"Damn…" Ken said.
"This is serious." Impa said.
"How are we supposed to put an end to this?" Noel asked.
"How can we return time and space to normal?" Ky asked.
"The only way to do so, because that the Gate of Souls have opened each different era, along with the three new gates, which monsters have appeared, and Cia unleashing three different fragments of an evil spirit that was imprisoned in three different eras, we have to travel to each different portal and close the three different Gate of Souls." Lana explained.
"Wow. That's all?" Sora asked.
"Once we close them all, time and space should be restored." Lana said.
"Then, let's go to the different eras and close every Gate of Souls!" Donald said.
"Hold on. Doing this together would take a long time. It would be better if we all split into different groups, go to a different era, and close a Gate of Souls in that era." Lana said.
"That would be smarter." Noel said and Link nods.
"In that case, let's split up." Ky said.
"Everyone watch yourselves. The monsters, along with the Black Xetis and the Heartless might provide annoyance." Impa said.
"Okay then. We'll have to decide who goes with whom, and be on our way." Ky said and everyone nods.
"Let's go and good luck." Lana said and everyone nods.
There you go! New chapter done! I hope you enjoyed this! Well, now you've met a villain the group'll have to deal with for the first visit, and now I'm onto my favorite part of Hyrule Warriors, where everyone splits up! Yay. I'll show you the split up groups as the chapter goes. Next time, Noel, Elena, Donald, Grace, Tails, Murray, T.J., Lucas, Impa, and Sheik go for one of the portals and end up in a different era, but deal with two conflicting races, and a princess consumed by evil. I'll see you all in the next chapter! Take care, and goodbye for now! Don't forget to favorite, follow, and review! Bye!