Chapter 3 - Legends of Old
"Behold, one of the last known Shekiahs. A race known for being highly trained warriors, we shall start the bidding at 3,000 rupees" The Gerudo woman on stage said
Link could feel his body tense, and his hands curl to fists. He decided not to make a move..yet, he needed precision on his timing..Link and the sheikah kept each other's gaze during this exchange. That's when the man whom was holding the chain suddenly yanked on it and cause the Sheikah to stumble forward.
The sheikah then looked at the man with the chain, she or he-- Link wasn't exactly sure-- the sheikah did have a nice figure however, and now that Link was paying closer attention he noticed this shekiah had braided blonde hair,it came to her shoulder. Maybe it was a girl? He suddenly found himself wondering what she looked like...
She suddenly dug her heels into the ground causing the man when the chain to stumble back, the sheikah reacted promptly, she quickly wrapped the chain around his neck, then with a strong tug brought the man to the ground.
Needless to say this caught everyonein the rooms attention. A few of the people began to slowly stand up. This wasn't going to end well...
The woman on stage sighed"change of plans" she said as she waved her hand "first one to bring the sheikah to its knees, shall have the honor of taking it home" The lady on stage claimed
This caused a few of them to laugh and begin to approach the lad... orlady. She waited for them to get closer, then she whipped the chain through the air. The chain smacked a handful of themin the face with the end of the chain, one of the men then caught the chain and attempted to yank the girl off her balance. Anticipating such a move she swiftly dashed forward.
Link stood there as he watched her begin to take on four of the patrons at once, transfixed by her moves and fighting style, which seems almost elegant in ways. The sheikah danced around any moves thrown her way, she even managed to do a few flips to avoid being hit. It was truly something to behold.
Link then noticed the strong man from outside begin to sneak up on the girl, feeling the adrenaline pumping through him, Link bolted over to the strong man. As he got close, he then brought his foot up as Link attempts to kick the man in the chest. Even with all the force Link could muster up, the strong man didn't even flinched when Links foot connected with the mans chest.
Link chuckled nervously and waved slightly. "heeey again" The man let out a low growl, he then gripped Links ankle. "oh shi-"
The strong man then hurled Link to the side. Link had the air knocked from his lungs as when his back slammed into the wall. Link let out a groan as everything became blurry, he took in a deep breath.
He came to his senses just in time to see a fist come hurtling towards him. Thinking quickly, Link dove to the ground as he managed to avoid barley being punched in the face.
As the mans fist collided with the wall he let out a yelp, recoiled and rubbed his fist. Link began to back away. "can I just say, I really like the strong thing you got going on" The man grunted and began to walk towards Link, Link continued to talk. "I mean really, good for you--" Link stumbled a bit as he backed into a chair.
The strong man was beginning to close in, thinking fast Link spun around. Gripping the side of the chair he swiftly brought the chair up, then bashed the man in the face with it, once the chair connected it broke into many pieces, only leaving one of the legs to the wooden chair in Links hand.
The strong man staggered, then dropped to his knees before finally crumbling to the ground, completely unconscious. Link blinked then grinned. "Yeah! next time don't mess with--GAH" Link jumped (and let out a scream) as he was suddenly grabbed by the shoulder. He spun around, and raised the wooden chair leg at his supposed attacker.
Once he turned around his own blue eyes met with another pair, the sheikah raised an eyebrow, she was defiantly judging him for the (not so) manly scream, she had also managed to escape from the chains. Link chuckled and ran a hand through his hair. "you caught me off gaurd is all" he explained.
The girl rolled her eyes and she turned to the only remaining enemy, the Gerudo woman on stage. Whom looked far from happy. "Hows that old saying go... if you want something done right, do it yourself... you both will regret what you've done here today..."
She said as she unshealthed the sword from her hip. The sword had a curve to it and came to a finely sharpened, the sword was a scimitar. The woman spun it in her hand a few times before slashing at the air. Most likely in attempt to frighten the two of them
Link stepped forward "I can handle this one" He said to the escaped prisoner. She crossed her arms, then nodded towards the stage as she remained silent, leaving Link to 'handle this one'
Link walked forward, stopping only a few feet from the Gerudo. "Alright, I suggest if you don't want to get hurt you back off"
"I would be more worried about myself if I were you boy" The woman spat as she pointed the sword in his direction.
Link froze slightly, whatever courage he had slowly starting to diminish. He held the piece of wood as if it was a bat and he was preparing to hit a baseball.
The woman paused. "you...you have pointed ears..."
"uhm...well that was a bit random...why yes I do...why is that of import-"
"you are of Hylian descent... how amazing... I thought you were all killed off...someone like you could make me a lot of money" The woman said as she gain a sickening grin.
Link just stared at her, the very comment making his stomach churn, he didn't even want to think aboutthe possibility of being sold to some twisted-- whoosh. An object whizzed past Links head, and found its target in the woman's neck.
Plucking the object from her neck the woman realized it was a small cylinder object that came to a fine point, this object had black feathers tied to the bottom. It was probably shorter than the woman's palm. "A sleeping dart.." The sheikah explained. "perhaps if you were more observant to your surroundings you'd have seen something like that coming"
Ching. The sound echoed through the room as the sword slipped from the womans hand and tumbled to the ground. The woman swayed side from side "you will..."
"regret this? you already mentioned that..."
Thegerudofell to the ground causing a loud thud, she was out cold.
"...come. we should leave before they awake" With that the sheikah turned and silently made her way out of the building. Link began to follow but paused. Glancing back he rushed over to the podium with the ocarina on it. Looking at the instrument he felt a strong connection to it, he snatched the musical instrument then followed along.
The two of them found a handful of blocks away, in the middle of the market place. They were standing in one of the many alley ways. Link was standing near the street looking in both directions for anyone looking for the two of them.
The market place was a great place to lose anyone, crowds of people lined the streets and several shops. Even now Link could make out people complaining about prices at some stand where a deku scrub was attempting to sell some shields and what looked likedekunuts.
Link let out a sigh and backed away to a small area out of view. This is where the sheikah was, she was sitting on top of a crate as she just silently watched him. Link sat on the ground and leaned against the wall, the two were directly across from one another.
Silence filled the air for what seemed like an eternity... Who was this mysterious person? What did they want with him? and was this the same person whose voice he heard in his head? Link wandered all these questions and more... Finally he decided to break the silence.
"...I didn't see anyone. So I think we managed to lose them.." He explained.
More silence
Link shifted his weight , wellllll this was a bit awkward. "So maybe we should get to know each other... my name is Link...though you knew that.. or did you?"
Finally, the sheikah spoke. "yes. I know who you are..."
"Great...soo this would be the part where you told me your name"
"Call me Zel"
"Zel? well that is a very pretty name...I think" He muttered the last part to himself. "So where do you live...I could walk you home if you'd like?" Link offered
"i see...so you think I need protecting?" Zel commented
"what? no-- what I meant was--all I'm saying is that...we make a good team? you know two is stronger than one kind of thing..."
Zel sighed. "enough chit chat...honestly it surprises me that you of all people are the choose hero of time" Zel said as she slipped off of the crate she was sitting upon.
"Chosen hero of what now?" Link asked" completely confused by that remark.
"Clearly you know nothing of the legends of old... I'm not surprised, I'm more annoyed than anything...honestly you should have started your training before you turned 16, where ever your guardian is I'm going to kill her" Zel said angrily
Link pushed himself to his feet. "okay clearly you have the wrong person"
"No I don't... I blame the human woman whom claims sheis relatedto you"
"Annette??? Okay I don't know what you're rambling on about, but I'm leaving now" Link said as he began to walk away.
"...my sources tell me Gannon is nearly upon castle town"
This caused Link to stop. Gannon... the name had a familiar ring to it. "The evil Gerudo king..." He paused "how did I know that???"
"Because. It's the power of the triforce...its trying to warn you of what you should already know" Zel said. "...tell me what do you know of the legends of the triforce??"
Link shook his head. "i don't know anything..."
Zel gestured to the crate, Link then walked over and took a seat. "I'll start with the facts that everyone knows... It's foretold that the Triforceis a sacred relic of gold. Left behind by the three goddesses after the creation of Hyrule. The Triforce consists of three parts, Power, Courage and Wisdom. Its told that whom ever comes to claim the triforce has the power to govern all living things and bend life to their will. Out of all the powerful and ancient relics of Hyrule, none can even come close to the Triforce in power. Thus itis saidthat the Triforce determines Hyrules destiny, if a person with a pure, and righteous heart claims the power, Hyrule will enter a golden age of peace and prosperity... But, if a person with a wicked heart captures the Triforce, the kingdom will inevitably fall into an age of darkness. It is, however also known that if one with an evil heart attempts to claim the Triforce a hero is always destined to stand against him...That is what even the mere common folk know...now let me tell you what very few know. The Triforce is held in a place known only as the Sacred Realm, that if one enters the Realm and attempts to claim the Triforce one of two things may happen. If the person whom enters the realm is pure and balanced, the will gain the ultimate power and the realm will become a paradise... However if the heart of the one who enters does not contain an equal balance then the Triforce will separate into three pieces... In order to gain the full power of the Triforce the one whom entered the Sacred Realm must seek out the two lost parts. Which are held by the two people chosen by destiny"
"...and how do you know who these people are?" Link dared ask.
"because...they carry the mark of the Triforce on the back of their hand" Zel said, she unwrapped her hand and held it out for him to see. He could make out a symbol of three triangles on her hand, the mark was hardly noticeable.
Link could feel a pressure begin to build up in his chest. Looking down at his left hand he had the exsct same mark... He never mentioned it to people, and if they asked he always brushed it off as an 'odd birth mark'
"Our destinies intertwined... Were chosen and we must face up against Gannon and stop him this time..." Zel said, for the first time she held a gentle tone in her voice. Her voice was soft, and had an almost musical tone, but it wasn't high-pitched, in fact her voice was more of a basic pitch. Which also made it hard to tell, was Zela girl??? or was she a boy?? Link honestly couldn't tell...
"...you said 'this time' as if this isn't the first time we've fought him..." Link pointed out.
Zel nodded slightly "...we have...every so many generations an evil rises up and attempts to take the power of theTriforce.. there's always a Gannon... always a you, always a me.. and last time, our previous reincarnations failed...Gannon killed us and managed to take control over Hyrule...that's why it's in the state it is now...and I fear if we fail again..nothing will be left... the land of Hyrule will vanish from the maps... and it will fall on our shoulders..."
Link stared at Zel, he could feel the color flush from his face. Zel clearly noticed and she reached out and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Listen I know its a lot to take in...And may take some time, but we must go. We have to leave Castle Town before Gannon arrives. If he finds us then we don't stand a chance, especially in this state. You need an immense amount of training"
Link leaped off the crate. "No-- no way-- you've got the wrong person. I'm no hero, nothing even close... I'm just some boy who grew up at an inn... you've got the wrong person"
"Link please"
"No... I'm sorry...but I don't want to die... I have to go" Link said as he slipped past Zel and began to make his way home.
Zel watched him walk away... wondering just how long it would take before Link realized he was wrong...
Link pushed his way through the crowded market place. In only one day his entire life and everything he knew, flipped upside down...His head was spinning, and being in a crowd only made things worse. Coming across the first alley way he found he quickly began to follow the path... What was he going to do...If everything the stranger said was true then that would mean that Link destinedto fight some evil being...and possibly die in the process... When Link felt as if destiny had more intended for him... he had no clue how right he was.
Looking up Link noticed that the exit of the alley was blocked by two figures in a cloak, hoods up. He couldn't see their faces, but they looked up at him which made the feeling of uneasiness begin to grow. He slowly backed up. He had a feeling he didn't belong there.Link came to a halt as he suddenly bumped into something.
A pair of hands dropped on his shoulders. "well hello child... I haven't seen you in a long time..." The voice whispered to him.
Link abruptly felt the fear from before begin to claw its way up. He looked to the side at the hand placedon his left shoulder. The owner of the hand had a grayish skin tone...His breath became ragged and his heart skipped a beat when he noticed... the mark of the triforce on the back of the persons hand...the same mark that both he and Zel had. However differently from their marking, this persons marking was glowing. The top triangle to be exact, it had a bright yellow glow to it.
Link pushed forwarda few feet and spun around to face the new threat. Standing there was a tall Gerudo woman who towered over him. She had long bright orange hair that flowed past her shoulder, her dark skin had a slight grayish under tone. She was wearing a golden crown of some sort, and thick armor with a long red cape. Link then noticed the sword she held on her back, this woman ready for a fight... Link on the other hand, was far from it.
"Well well well...the boy I was looking for. How lucky I am that you've stumbled right into my hands..." She let out a chuckle. "grab him"
Before Link could register what she meant by this, Links arms were suddenly restrained. Link looked to the side and noticed the two cloaked figures from before, that's when he noticed, under the hood was a Bokoblin. Link became paralyzed with fear, as he realized that his nightmares were becoming a reality.
"Now...I will give you only one chance, come with us quietly, we will leave this dreaded town and you will not draw attention to us...and I promise to make your death as painless as possible... Deny my offer and i promise you, you will only wish you were dead..." The evil woman said, there was no doubt in Link mind. This was Gannon...
Link thought of what he could possible say to get out of this one alive. "please, you've got the wrong person I'm not who you're looking for--"
Gannon let out an evil chuckle. "oh but the mark on your hand says otherwise"
Link realized there was no getting out of this, his fight and flight instinct began to kick in, survival was all that was on his mind at this point. He began to struggle, he managed to yank his left arm free. He punched the Bokoblin to his right square in the face. With his right arm now free he grab the Bokoblin and spun it around, slamming it into the other. The two goblin like creatures fell to the ground.
Link let out a sigh, he was about to take off running. When suddenly Gannon grabbed Link by the neck, lifting Link off the ground Gannon then slammed Link into the stone wall.
All of his senses knocked from him, including the air in his lungs. Link grabbed the woman's wrist and began to struggle for his freedom, his feet kicking back and forth and he tried to gain some sort of leverage.
Gannon smirked. "oooh I'm sooo glad you decided to fight... I look forward to ripping youre limbs apart..." she said with a menacing laugh. She tightened her grip on Links neck.
The corners of his vision began to go black, he could feel himself beginning to slip out of consciousness. His feet began to flail as he tried to kick Gannon away, she had a strong grip however, Links vision began fade
...this was it... This Is how he was going to die...