Chapter One: There are some prefer the word Vigilante
Link was sat up in a mobile bed, in the center of the council room. Zelda sat at the high chair with the councilmen, and read from her page. Next to Link was Stark, his spear in hand. Link looked around him, as everyone read. "I'm sorry councilmen, but why am I here?" The Grand Councilman, an elder named Bowid, stood up, his face regal and proud. "Link. You fought in the Great Twilight War, and saved our people. You became a Captain of Our Highness's Grand Army of Hyrule, and has lead our men to many victories." Link looked puzzled. "Yes?" he said, confused. "You have also led to the deaths of over 200 hundred people through your acts of self fighting, unable to save everyone. This you could not be blamed for in the War of Twilight. But since becoming a captain of the guard, you can." Link frowned. "What are you getting to?" Bowid cleared his throat. "Captain, while a great many people see you as a hero, there are some who prefer the word vigilante. You've operated with unlimited power and no supervision. That's something the world can no longer tolerate. Renado was a great friend to me, and he was an ally of Hyrule. Your act of foolishness cost him his life, and 27 others who were taking shelter in the shop. You were off duty, and therefore acted outside of Hyrule's interests, and for that, we must take action. As of today, the council will vote if we should pass the Vigilante Justice Law, outlawing the act of force against foes if not employed within the army of the Princess. This would result in arrest for any who choose to ignore this law, including you." Link was speechless. "I saved your people! I fought your wars, you can't possibly be punishing me for it!" He said, attempting to stand up, but falling. Zelda stood. "Link, stop. You're not getting arrested, we just must ask you to be more responsible. You're inspiring people to start vigilantism, and they're killing intruders, sometimes innocent people, because they've seen you act without law. I've made it so you are not fired from your position, and-" Link stopped her. "You're with them?!" He yelled, clenching his gloved fist. Zelda looked down. "Link...I came up with the law. The loss of half of Kakariko's population will put a massive decrease in goods shipped, because you let a Bokoblin go by not having backup." There was a silence for a moment. "Princess, councilmen, I quit." Zelda went to speak, but before she did, Stark spoke. "I quit too." He said, standing by Link. Zelda became irritated. "Link, you're making this bigger than it is, don't be foolish. This is not going to be some big Civil War." Link stood up slowly. "I have always acted for you, Princess. Carried out your dirty work, fought the wars that you were too scared to fight. I saved Hyrule, I AM Hyrule. If I cannot protect it the way I always have, then I cannot continue my services." Zelda's body stiffened angrily. "LINK!" She shouted, the council jumping. "This is stupid, you're accelerating this to a stupid extent. You are not a criminal, and I'm not accusing you of being one, I'm accusing you of not being mature enough! This is not a carefree adventure where you can go fishing and let people die. This is a time where we must be adults." Link signaled to Stark, who put Link's arm around him. "I am leaving this council. I'll be in my room." Zelda stormed back into the hallway above her box, as Link went to his room. He opened, and locked the door. "Stark, get me a fairy." Stark sat down. "Link, we can't just act like this didn't happen. What we just did...we might regret it." He dug through the closet, pulling out a fairy, and handing it to Link.
Stark handed Link the Master Sword, and unhinged the window. "It's night, it's going to be highly suspicious if you sneak out." Link fastened his sword to his back. "Well since I'm not Captain of the Guard, I'm no longer able to occupy this room. I'm surprised the Council hasn't sent people after me already. We have to go before someo-" A hard knock on the door stopped him. "Link, an order has been placed for your containment! Place any weapons on the floor and remain still, we are going to break the door down." Link looked at Stark, nodded, and ran at the window, leaping out of it, as he landed on a balcony below him. Stark landed beside him, and they climbed down the Ivy on the side of the castle. He heard the door bust above them, and he leaped down, landing hard on his feet at the front of the castle. Stark landed beside him, yelling out in pain. "Damn!" He said, falling from his feet. Link ran to him, looking at his leg. "Language." he said, feeling it. "It's twisted. Great." The great doors of the castle slammed open, a squad of Link's own men armed with spears walking quickly towards him. "Link, just stop!" Mordu, one of his apprentices said. Link frowned angrily at him. "Lesson one was Loyalty, Mord. Don't do this." Mordu lowered his spear to Link. "I have orders. I have to contain you." Stark grabbed Link's shoulder. "Go, leave me here, they can't do anything to me." Link scoffed. "Yeah, okay." He leaped up, throwing a Deku Nut at the guards, a flash of light shooting into their eyes. Link pulled Stark over his shoulder, and shot his hookshot to the arch above the town, flying to it, and leaping onto the building next to it. The soldier's eyes were stunned, and they had no idea where Link went. Link was jumping from building to building with Stark in tow, aggrivated. "You will never mention holding me to anyone." Link laughed. "Whatever you say." He made it to the edge of town, tired, but safe. He set Stark down, pulling a vile of red potion from his pouch. "Drink quickly." Stark took it, downing the healer fast, his leg healing. He stood slowly. "Thank you sir. Now, where are we going?" Link cringed. "I don't know."
Zelda sat in her room, staring intently at the Vigilante Justice Law, reading over every word. A knock on her door broke her concentration. "Your highness..." Mordu said, bowing as he entered her private quarters. "Soldier, I did not permit you to ente-" "Princess, Link has escaped." She stopped. "I see." She said, a calm look on her face. "Mordu, you are now appointed Captain of the Guard. Do what you can, Link needs to be contained and stopped." Mordu smiled and bowed. "Yes, Princess."
Darbus sat around the elders of the Gorons, listening to the stories as he smoked from his pipe. He had recieved information that a new law would be passed on vigilantism, and he knew exactly why. He had heard the explosion from Kakariko, and was on his way to help Link, but it was too late. So he sat in seclusion for 3 days in mourining, but came out afraid of the law. Not only would it mean Link would no longer be able to do off duty fights, but it could also mean changes for the Gorons. They often sent whole squads to attack beasts as far away as the Gerudo Desert. But now their heroics may come to a stop. He kindly removed himself, and walked outside, gazing at the top of the mountain. A few birds brave enough to fly over the hot place that was Death Mountain soared over head, as he sat deep in him, the soldiers from castle town arrived, carrying a scroll, undoubtedly the new law. He leaped down to the center of the crater, to greet them. "Hello, Knights of Hyrule. I bid you welcome to Death Mountain." The main knight bowed. "Darbus of the Gorons, we present you with the Vigilante Justice Law..." He opened the scroll. Lengthy text covered almost a foot of paper. "I see...hmm.." The knight cleared his throat, Darbus looking down at him from the scroll. "And we are here to inform you that there is a reward for the ex knight Link's capture and containment. He is now an outlaw, and an enemy of Hyrule. A reward of 1.5 million rupees is being offered." Darbus choked. "One and a half million?! That'd be enough to rebuild the fort...the Istar Council could be tended to...the starving ones could feast on rubies...it would be..." He looked past them to see a familiar green cap behind a rock, some 40 yards behind the guards. He stared. "Sir Darbus..?" The guard said, as he began turning his head. "YES!" he boomed, the guard's head wiping around, avoiding Link's gaze. "Arth kun tarjda krril!" he said in Goron. Link looked at him and nodded. "I INSIST you come to our council room!" The knight looked intimidated, so walked with Darbus as he began to lead him up. He looked behind, nodding at Link.
Link and Stark kneeled behind a rock as the Knights began speaking to Darbus. "Well, now we're out of luck." Stark said. "They're presenting Darbus with the law!" Link watched closely as Darbus began reading the scroll, talking quietly. "I can't make out what he's saying, I think...wait." Link stopped, freezing. "What?" Stark whispered. "He saw us." Stark gasped. "Uh,wha" A booming voice stopped him. "Arth kun tarjda krril!" Link nodded. "He saw us, he just said take the side way up." Link rolled out behind the rock, Stark scrambling to catch up to him, as Link scaled the rocks quickly, and expartly, practically flying up. Link dropped down his clawshot, and leaped off the wall, shooting directly to the entrance to the council.