Chapter Seventeen: A Gift From Godfather
It was night and Zelda was in her room, sitting on her bed. She regains some of her memories and she knew who she was back then. But the person back then was strong, confident, and brave but how about the person now? Is she still the same person as before? She walked into her closet and pulled out a long katana. The scabbard was red but there was a gem in the center of it. "Mom's katana…" She said.
"Hey mom, will I ever get a real katana like you?" I asked. We were doing Kendo practice.
"Of course my dear, I will give you mine if you surpass me." She said, smiling at me. "This sword was a gift to my sensei and if you surpass me you would have it."
"REALLY!" I screamed. I was excited. "I CAN'T WAIT!"
But I don't know if I was strong back then to surpass you mom. It has been years I haven't hold a blade.
She pulled the katana out of its scabbard and stared at the blade. I had a purpose back then. I wanted to make you proud. I love the way you smile when I win or lose. But now…Then there was a knock on the door and it made her jump. "Who is it?" She said, putting the katana away.
"It's me Nigel, are we still up for game night?" He asked.
"Yeah, I will be down there in a minute." She said, letting out a sigh. Infinite give me strength.
Nigel was still in front of her door. I hope she doesn't notice that her father was taken. I don't want her to worry. She just got out of the hospital. He then gripped his fist. Negative Zelda, I am going to take you down if it is the last thing I would do.
Chad was in his room, working on his homework. Should I call her? Nah, she said that she is spending time with Nigel tonight and I promise Nigel that I won't butt in. He then let out a sigh. "Damn, I am letting that kid walk all over me." He said. "But still, it wouldn't hurt to call her." He pulled out his phone and started calling her.
"Hello…"
"Hey Zelda, I am just calling to check up on you." He said.
"That's funny because I am right outside your house." She said.
"Why are you here?" Chad said. "Don't you have game night with Nigel?"
"Oh Nig, I wasn't feeling it." She said. "So my game night got canceled and I thought I walked over to chill with you."
"I will be right down." Chad said, hanging up. He looked out the window and found her in a green dress. He pulled back and called another number.
"Hey Chad, what's up?"
"Nigel, is your game night with Zelda is canceled?" He asked.
"Nope, she is upstairs in her room getting ready why?" Nigel asked.
"I have to go…"
"Hey wait…"
Chad hung up and grabbed a small rod. He walked downstairs and took a deep breath. He opened the door and found Zelda smiling. "Hey Babe, it is not good for a girl to walk around late at night."
"I missed you." She said. He step outside and closed the door behind him. "Don't you miss me?" He swung his staff towards her and she leaped in the air to dodge it. She landed a few inches away from him, keeping his distance. "Chad, what's wrong? Why are you attacking me?"
"Cut the act… You are not Zelda. I can see it in your eyes." He said.
"What? How is that possible?" She said.
"Zelda is not a bitch like you." He said. "Also, Zelda doesn't call Nigel Nig…."
"You know, I am starting to like you." She said, smiling. She pushed a button on the device on her arm and her dress transformed into her tight red bodysuit. She pulled out both of her katanas and smiled. "It is a shame that I have to kill you. I hope you reconsider serving me."
"Again my answer is going to be no." He said. I can't go easy on her. Come on Chad, she may look like Zelda but she is not the one you love. Stay focus and fight her like any other opponent. He took a deep breath and gripped his staff tightly.
"What a waste." She said, racing towards him. She swung her blade towards her but Chad spun his staff and deflect her every attack. "LET ME HIT YOU!" She swung her blade towards him from every direction. Chad deflected everything with ease. "I underestimated you…" Chad pushed her away and swung his staff towards her. She took the hit and flew into the other side of the street.
"So tell me why you are here?" He asked. She forced her body up,
"Where is she?" She said. "I want her…"
"You will never lay a hand on her." Chad said. "I am going to stop you here."
"GIVE ME TO HER!" She screamed. She dashed towards him and swung her blade swiftly towards him from every direction. It was too strong that he was being push. "WHERE IS SHE?!" Chad's staff broke and he dodged her attack and fall back. "WHY ARE YOU PROTECTING A WEAKLING LIKE HER?!"
"You wouldn't understand." Chad said.
"YOU ARE WASTING MY TIME!" Negative Zelda said, racing towards him. She swung her blade once more but Chad caught it. "What the…" His gloves sparked with electricity and she quickly kicked him away so she won't be zapped. "You weren't this strong."
"Well, you get strong when you protect someone." Chad said, lifting his fists in front of him and let out a smile. "Come on now, don't be scared."
"FUCK YOU!" She screamed. She recklessly swung her blade towards him but he dodged her attacked. Then gumballs severely hit her body. She turned and found Nigel. "YOU AGAIN!"
"Nigel, what are you doing here?" Chad snapped. If he is here, who is guarding Zelda? Damn it, I was hoping he wouldn't be here.
"I am here to help you fight her and get my team back." Nigel said. Negative Zelda dashed towards him while he kept shooting her. When she got close, she grabbed him by the collar. "Oh no you don't…" He kicked her on the face and he landed beside Chad. "Don't worry, Z is okay." Chad nodded his head and turned to his opponent. "So are you ready to give up cousin?"
"You brat, you think you have me." She said.
"Come on, tell me where are my friends at." Nigel said, pointing his gun to her. "You are done."
"You are outnumbered and outmatched." Chad said.
"You are right. I am done." She said, smiling at them. "With you two… This match is over."
"What…" Chad said. Then he collapsed on his knees. "What is going on with me? Why do I feel drozy?" Then Nigel fell to the ground. "Nigel…"
"I can't feel my own body." Nigel said. Then he found a needle on his neck. "A tranquilizer…"
"What? I am the bad guy. I have to be evil and cunning." She said. "Sweet dreams boys…" They drift into unconscious. "I will achieve my dream. And it all starts with that girl's life in my hands."
"Nigel, I am ready for…" Zelda stopped when she noticed the game room was empty. "Nigel?" She looked around the house and there was no scene of her little cousin. "Where is he?" She pulled out her phone and called his cell but he wouldn't pick up. "I wonder…" She then called Chad's phone and she got his voicemail. "Something is up…" She dialed another number. "Please pick up…" But she got another voicemail. "Even dad is not picking up… He has been gone for awhile. I hope… he is not…" She then dialed another number.
"Hello…"
"Godfather…
"Oh Zelda, what's the matter? It is very late. Did you have a nightmare or something?"
"Godfather, I need your help." She said.
The next morning, Nigel woke up and found himself lying on a cement floor. "What the…" He said. He turned around and found himself in a cage with Zelda's friends. "What the hell is going on?"
"You don't remember." Maurice said. "We all got kidnapped." Then loud banging filled the room. He turned to Chad who is banging the cage's bars. "Chad, give it a rest."
"Damn, I can't believe I fell for that." Chad snapped. I can't believe I got hit by a tranquilizer. "Fuck, I feel like an idiot."
"Chad, calm down." Cree said. "She got me at school along with Maurice and Ruby."
"She knew where we lived." Johnny said. "And I couldn't stop her."
"She was too strong." Gwen said.
"I was in gym class and she pretended to be Zelda." Richard said. "I was too naïve to see it."
"Then we are all here and there is no one with Zelda." Nigel said, crossing his arms and leaning towards the wall. It ticks me off that I was this close of saving my friends…Then their cage started moving upward. "What is going on?"
"How should we know?" Johnny said. They appeared to the main conference room and every child, teenager, and adult was trap on their seats. "What the hell is this?"
"NUMBER 1!" Nigel turned and found his team dangling from the ceiling in a cage.
"Guys, you are all okay." Nigel said, smiling.
"We are happy you are okay as well." Abby said.
"But we were hoping that you would save us." Hoagie said.
"I am sorry that I failed." Nigel said.
"It is quite alright." Hoagie said.
"At least we know you are okay." Wally said.
"We missed you Number 1." Kuki added.
"I miss you all." He said, holding back tears.
"Why are they trapping people here?" Gwen asked.
"It is like everyone is here." Richard said.
"Of course they are…" A voice said. They turned and found Negative Cree. She was wearing a scientist getup with a pair of glasses.
"Hey, are you okay?" Maurice asked. "I mean, you took quite a hit last time." Negative Cree blushed in front of him.
"I am fine but you shouldn't worry about me. You should be worry about yourselves." Negative Cree said, fiddling with her glasses. "We captured everyone in your city for our plan."
"What plan?" Cree snapped.
"YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TALKING YOU MAGGOTS!" Negative Ruby snapped. She was wearing cargo pants with a black tank top.
"HEY DON'T YELL AT MY FRIEND LIKE THAT!" Ruby snapped.
"Hey cool it Ruby…" 'Johnny said, grabbing her.
"Ruby, you shouldn't scream like that…" Negative Johnny said, fiddling with his fingers. He was wearing a hooded jacket. "It is not nice…That what sister says…"
"Please tell me that is not me." Johnny said.
"You look so cute." Gwen said. Her brother glared at him. "What? It is not every day you see a shy Johnny."
"Shut it Johnny, you sick weakling." Negative Ruby snapped. "I don't give a damn about Zelda. She is such a high and mighty bitch that needs an ass whooping." She then cracked her knuckles. "And I will be happy to give it to her."
"Ruby, stop this… Mistress will be mad at you." Negative Cree snapped.
"I don't give a damn about Zelda. You saw the last battle, she almost got beat by the Positive Chad and her stupid positive cousin. She is not worthy of being the leader. She should just jump off a cliff." Negative Ruby snapped.
"Death is not meant to be taken lightly." Negative Chad said. "You might regret it." He was wearing a hooded cloak and his bangs were covering his eyes.
"Damn it Chad, you freak me out." Negative Ruby snapped. Johnny hid behind her.
"Scary…" Negative Johnny muttered. "Chad is scary…"
"Chad, you are scaring my brother." Negative Gwen said, hugging her brother. She looked like she was living in a prairie with her outfit. A pink dress and bonnet is what she was wearing. "Oh my darling, are you alright." He hugged her back.
"GWEN, CHAD IS BEING SCARY AGAIN! MAKE HIM STOP!" Negative Johnny cried.
"Oh Chad, can you stop being so intimidating to my brother." Negative Gwen said.
"I speak the truth. Death will surely come to those who take it lightly." Chad said, smiling evilly at them. "I can't wait to see their blood gush before me. Oh, it is a wondrous sight to behold."
"Shit Chad, you turned into a Goth." Maurice teased. Chad glared at him while Maurice laughed at his face. Then Negative Maurice appeared. Negative Cree blushed when he stood beside her.
"So we got everyone…" Negative Maurice said, flicking his bang. "Mistress will be pleased."
"Oh Maurice, you are so dreamy."Negative Cree said, hugging his shoulder.
"I am sorry but I am not into nerds. I am not going to waste my time but I am craving some loving." Negative Maurice said, cupping her face. "Women are tools to my satisfaction so Cree, satisfy me."
"You became a player…" Chad teased. Maurice glared at him while Chad laughed at his face. Then Negative Richard appeared and he was twirling around.
"Oh My Mauri!" Negative Richard cheered, moving close to him and cuddling him. He even pushed Negative Cree away from him. "Oh I would love to satisfy you." Everyone was holding their laugh when they witnessed Richard's negative side.
"Please tell me that I am not gay." Richard said, sulking at the corner.
"Well, I guess I can't be worse than Richard." Johnny said.
"Oh it is not that bad." Gwen said, patting Richard's back. "At least you have good taste in men."
"That is not helping at all." Richard cried.
"Damn it Richard, I told you a million types that I am not having sex with you." Negative Maurice snapped, pushing him to Negative Chad. "Fuck him…"
"He is not so handsome like you." Negative Richard complained, staring at Negative Chad. "He can't possible have a face that will make me melt." He removed the golden bands of his eyes and blushed. Negative Richard cuddled in his embrace. "Oh make love to me…"
"WHAT IS ALL THE RACKET!" A voice screamed.
"Great, she is back." Negative Ruby said, letting out a sigh. I don't know why everyone is afraid of her. She doesn't scare me. Negative Zelda appeared in front of the cage and smiled. "What's up bitch?" Without any warning, Zelda pinned her to the wall with her katana on her neck. Her emerald eyes as devoured by bloodlust and rage that it gave Negative Ruby shivers down her spine. What is going on? Why can't I move my body? Why do I suddenly feel fear?
"You drive my patience." Negative Zelda said, licking her lips. "I have no problems killing you." Negative Ruby once bold and intimidating sunk into unimaginable fear and terror. She started laughing in front of the frightened creature. "I love that look in your eyes." She pulled back and put her blade away.
"Forgive me Mistress…" Negative Ruby stuttered. What is wrong with me? I am quickly apologizing to her… What is going on? Suddenly she was punch into the wall. She was unconscious. Everyone witnessed how dreadful their new enemy was.
"You are forgiven…" She said, licking the blood of her fist. "Johnny… Gwen… get rid of her. I don't need weaklings in my court."
"Yes Mistress…" They both said.
"Where is my cousin?" Nigel snapped. Negative Zelda turned to him. "What have you done with her?"
"That is why I am here. I have captured everyone except for my weak self. Where is she?" Negative Zelda snapped.
"We don't know. We thought you got her already." Chad snapped. Wait, so she doesn't have Zelda.
"No, her house was empty when I got there." She smiled, turning to Chad. "So babe, you miss me?"
"Fuck you…" Chad snapped. "Where is Zelda?"
"I DON'T KNOW!" She snapped.
"My Mistress, I believe you are wrong. We have two people missing." Negative Cree corrected her.
"WHAT?!" Negative Zelda snapped. "WHO IS THE OTHER ONE?!"
"It appears to be your Uncle Benedict." Negative Cree said. "We have his children here."
"He probably knows something about the Zelda here." Negative Zelda said. "Contact him at once."
"But Mistress, he is not a threat. We can easily capture him." Negative Maurice said.
"And the girl…" Negative Cree said. "It is not necessary to contact him."
"JUST CONTACT HIM!" Negative Zelda snapped. "DON'T QUESTION MY AUTHORITY! I WOULD BLOODY KILL YOU ALL!" All of her minions shivered in fear except for Negative Chad.
Oh no, this is bad. Father will do anything for the Delightful Children from Down the Lane. Zelda may be his favorite niece but he will always pick his kids. This is bad. Nigel thought.
"Oh please do, I would love to see my own blood." Negative Chad said. Negative Zelda place her blade on his neck. "Oh Mistress you arouse me so. Please be my angel of death. Please let me see my own blood." She put her blade back and let out a sigh.
"Damn it Chad, I hate it when you do that." Negative Zelda snapped.
"I know my Mistress." He replied, smiling evilly. "I love you…" She walked away from them and all her minions let out a sigh of relief. She sat on her throne and let out a sigh, "You are supposed to say I love you too."
"Fuck off Chad…" Negative Zelda snapped.
"Oh my Mistress, I know you care." He teased. Zelda ignored him and turned to Negative Cree.
"Contact him at once Cree…" Negative Zelda ordered.
"Yes my Mistress." Negative Cree said.
"Chad, you saved us once again. How the hell you get on her good side?" Negative Richard said, cuddling him. Negative Chad pushed him away and leaned towards the cage. "Hey…"
"So you are my positive self. Very lively I see…" He said, smiling. Chad walked up to him and glared at him. "What's with the face? You should be happy that I will be your end."
"So what is your connection with Negative Zelda?" Chad asked.
"Oh I am afraid that I will not say anything because I might get her blade." He teased. "But then again, I can't wait for that day to come."
"You said that you love her so there must be a connection." Nigel said.
"Curiosity killed the cat you know." Negative Chad said, smiling at him.
"Then how about the people here, why are they chained and gathered here?" Cree asked.
"Oh for the grand show, you guys are lucky because you all get front roll seats." Negative said, laughing. "And it might be the last thing you will ever see."
"Mistress, someone is trying to break through our systems." Negative Cree said. A huge screen appeared in front of everyone. "I believe it's him." Father appeared on the screen.
"I have never thought my own niece is behind this master plan. I have to say I am quite impressed." Father said.
"It was easy." Negative said. "So tell me, why have you called?"
"I admire your evilness little one but you have something that belongs to me. I want my children." Father said, glaring at her. "I will drag you to hell if there is one scratch on them."
"You are not in any position to oppose threats here Uncle." She said, smiling evilly at her.
"Then I will make you an offer you can't refuse. I heard you are having trouble finding your positive self." Father said.
"Of course…" She said
"Well, I have her with me and I will give her to you if I give me back my children back." Father said. "I believe it is a fair trade."
"ARE YOU INSANE?!" Nigel screamed. "SHE IS GOING TO KILL ZELDA!"
"Hush it kid, I will do anything for my children." Father said.
"PLEASE DON'T DO IT!" Chad screamed. "DO YOU EVEN CARE FOR HER?"
"She had potential but she wasted her talents on love and friendship. She even erased her memories just because she was too weak to take in the harsh torment of reality. She is nothing compared to my children. I want them back."
"I knew you were just a heartless jerk. Zelda saw greatness and good in you and you just tossed her aside like trash." Nigel snapped.
"She is trash." Father said.
"I totally agree with you there. Can I have any proof that you have her in your procession?" Negative Zelda asked.
"That hurts that my own niece doesn't trust me." Father said. "But if you really want proof, here she is…" A small window below appeared and it was a video of Zelda in chained.
"Uncles Benedict, why are you doing this?" Zelda cried, struggling. "Uncle, let me go. Why am I in this box? Please let me out."
"ZELDA!" Her friends screamed.
"She is already gift wrapped for you." Father said. "So my children…"
"Very well, I will give you back your children." Negative Zelda said. "Maurice, get his kids. It is the nice and delightful ones. They give me the creeps"
"Of course my Mistress." Maurice said, leaving the scene.
"There would be a helicarrier at your destination." Negative Zelda said.
"Pleasure doing business with you…" Father said, hanging up.
"Johnny… Gwen… Make sure the package arrives safely." Negative Zelda said. "I want to dispose her myself."
"Yes Mistress…"
"Zelda is in trouble and we can't do a thing." Chad said. I failed her again… Damn it…
"This is a nightmare." Nigel said. "She just recovered from the last incident."
"We got to get out of here." Maurice said.
"We can't. We tried." Ruby said. "If we have our gear, we would have bail out of here hours ago but we don't have our weapons."
"Plus they have our parents if we try anything funny." Richard said.
"So there is really no way out of this." Gwen said.
"There out to be." Johnny said.
"Our best option we have is to wait." Cree said. "We have to wait for our opportunity."
"But the more we wait, the more Zelda would be in danger." Chad snapped.
"I know you are worried. We all are." Cree said. "But what choice do we have."
"Damn, we are stuck." Nigel said. In half an hour, the helicarrier return back to base and Negative Zelda smiled when she was informed with the news.
"Johnny… Gwen… report…" Negative Zelda said. A screened appeared and Johnny and Gwen were in it. "How is the package?"
"She is here darling." Negative Gwen said. "We would be bringing her in…"
"The trade…was…successful…" Negative Johnny stuttered.
"I can't believe that snake went through it." Nigel said.
"Zelda…" Chad said. This is no good. She is already here. I can't protect her now. Then the screen turned pitch black but you can hear screams. "What's going on?"
"Gwen… Johnny…" Negative Zelda said. "What is all the racket?" The screen was back into visual but there was a slight difference. Her two minions were unconscious and chained. "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!"
"You have some nerve kidnapping my family and friends." A voice said.
"Who are you? Show yourself…" Negative Zelda snapped, standing up from her seat. The camera turned and she froze in shock. "It can't be…" Everyone was shocked as well. Zelda appeared on the screen in a schoolgirl outfit, a blue skirt, white shirt, red long tie, long white socks and black boots. She also was wearing her blue hat and was carrying a duffle bag and a katana.
"It's Zelda…" Nigel said.
"I can't believe it. She is okay." Richard said.
"Why is she wearing a high skirt?" Gwen asked.
"HIGH SKIRT! WHERE?!" Ruby screamed, staring at the screen with awe.
"Calm yourself Ruby…" Johnny said, letting out a sigh.
"I thought you were in chains." Negative Zelda snapped.
"It is called a hustle, sweetheart." Zelda said, giving her a wink. "If you don't mind, I would like to have everyone you kidnapped back. The city is getting gloomy."
"As if… I wouldn't worry. My minions can take you down easily." Negative Zelda said. I can't believe I was tricked. Damn it…
"So Father was only bluffing. He was only saying those things so Zelda can aboard the base." Nigel said.
"You are right. Your minions might be strong but I am tired of being the damsel in distress." She said. I can't keep letting other people protecting me.
I was at Godfather's house. "Godfather, I need you to help me prepare to fight my negative self. I can't let other people fight my own battles. I need to do this." I said, holding my mother's katana. "I thought about it long and hard and I am such an idiot. Infinite is me and I am Infinite. That strong, brave, and kind girl is still here and I am going to save my friends."
"I am happy you say that because Negative Zelda took my children. You are the only person that can bring them back." He replied. "If I go, they might hurt Monty, your father and also my children. I don't want that to happen."
"Don't worry, I will bring them back. I need some gear." She said.
"I have the things you need also…" He said, showing me a schoolgirl outfit. "I even have the right attire for you to wear."
"Ahh…" I said. I wasn't happy with his choice of clothing but what the heck. "Sure, I will like that."
I am here and I am going to save everyone. I am not going to stay home and cry like a baby.
"My friends and family always protects me and risks their lives for me." Zelda said. "But this time, I am going to risk my life. This time, I am going to protect them." She let out a smile. "Get ready because I am coming for you."
"I am not scared of you." She snapped.
"You should be." Chad said, smiling. Everyone with him was smiling as well. "Infinite is back…"
"WHO THE FUCK IS INFINITE!"