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A few hours had passed and night had finally fallen. But, despite this, Link had always remained unconscious. Tired of having to wait for him to wake up, Esdeath had finally ordered her team to get ready. Then, the Jaegers left the inn to go to Zelda Castle.
As if Ganondorf had asked them to do nothing to stop the Jaegers, the mercenaries encountered no monsters. Then, climbing the hill where the castle stood, the party halted under Esdeath's command.
"Okay, this is where we part. Are you guys ready?"
Looking at her, all of her team members nodded.
"Perfect! In that case, Tatsumi, Kurome and Stylish will come with me! We will enter the castle through the front door! Run, Wave, Seryu and Bols, you will go to the back of the castle and try to find an entrance."
"Okay. "
"So let's go."
However, as Wave's group prepared to leave, Esdeath called one of them.
"Run...I think there's no need for me to remind you of what happened in Mussroom Kingdom, when I put you in charge of Peach's security team."
Stilling, Run remained silent.
"Despite what's happened, I'm entrusting the leadership of this team to you again! So this time...make me proud."
"It will be." Assured Run.
Then he left, followed by the three members of his team.
Watching them go, Esdeath turned to her own team members.
"Let's try to take advantage of the welcome Ganondorf has surely given us."
Arriving behind the castle, Run's team had still not encountered any enemies. Showing his wings, he turned to Seryu.
"Ready, Seryu?"
"Always." She assured, as Koro jumped onto her shoulder.
Starting to fly away, Run reached out and grabbed Seryu by her armpits. Then, gaining altitude discreetly, he ended up at the level of the tower of the castle ramparts. Putting one foot on the stone ramparts, Seryu got into a fighting stance, while Koro jumped beside her. And, as Run left to fetch the others, the pair scouted the surroundings, looking for any enemies.
"Nothing on the right side." She affirmed. "And you, Koro?"
Sniffing the air, her teigu didn't seem to pick up the scent of any enemy. In fact, the place looked like a haunted castle.
"Is there anyone?" Wave wondered, while Run put him next to Seryu.
"Ganondorf is gone, afraid to fight us."
" I don't see why he would have acted like that. " Wave retorted. "Earlier, he had managed to stand up to us! In his place, if I knew that we would come to attack the castle, I would have gathered all my troops here, in order to exhaust us! I don't understand his plan. "
"If you ask me, we're at high risk of being ambushed." Run stated, returning with Bols. "So let's be on our guard."
Nodding, his teammates walked cautiously and eventually left the ramparts.
Meanwhile...
Two lizalfos guarded the entrance to the front door until they saw Esdeath walking quietly towards them.
"Hello, gentlemen! Despite the night, I think the weather is very good! Don't you agree?"
Surprised to see a human in front of them, the two creatures looked at each other. Then, finally, staring at Esdeath, they rushed towards her. Seeing them do this, she began to smile cruelly.
"Yes! It's a perfect night...to die."
In an instant, she pulled her saber from its sheath. Then she passed behind the two lezalfos. She then put away her sword, she put her scabbard back in its place, while the bodies of the two monsters collapsed on the ground.
Appearing behind her, the other Jaegers approached the two corpses.
"1 second and 23 hundredths to kill two opponents." Stylish announced. "She almost broke her record."
"Sometimes I'm really glad that I don't belong to a group of bad guys and don't have to fight her." Tatsumi affirmed.
Then, the next moment, he remembered that he was a member of the Night Raid team.
" I spend so much time with the Jaegers that I'm starting to forget we're enemies. "
For her part, looking around, Kurome said.
"Knowing that Ganondorf is probably waiting for our visit, I find that he has seriously neglected the security of this place! So either he is underestimating us..."
"Either he's hoping to lead us into a trap." Esdeath asserted.
"Sounds obvious." Stylish agreed. "Given all the monsters that are attacking the kingdom, it would have no trouble gathering an army to fight us."
"He had to." Tatsumi suggested. "But this army is surely hiding and just waiting for the right moment to attack us."
"You're right." Esdeath agreed.
But, despite this, she didn't hesitate to advance towards the courtyard of the castle. Having no choice but to follow her, the other Jaegers eventually found themselves in the middle of a huge garden, which was also devoid of any enemy presence. There were six towers which were connected around the castle.
"It doesn't seem like there's anyone here." Kurome remarked.
"I'm seriously starting to hate this silence." Tatsumi confessed.
For her part, stepping towards a flower bed, Esdeath picked one, resembling a water lily flower. Sniffing it, she smiled, enjoying its scent, as she affirmed.
"The smell of death is always satisfying to smell, before a fight."
Then, seeing that the garden ended in two paths, going to two different towers, the commander declared.
"I think we're going to have to part ways."
Then, displaying a smile, she turns around before extending her arms.
" Tatsumi ... "
However, when she thought he was behind her, she saw the boy next to Kurome, as he raised his arm.
"I'm with Kurome."
" Huh ? " The young girl wondered, who hadn't even had time to see him arrive next to her.
In truth, Tatsumi was so quick, she didn't react when he grabbed her arm, before running towards one of the towers. Standing still, Stylish saw the pair walk away, leaving him alone with Esdeath, who seemed to be stunned by what had just happened.
Immediately, the man would have given his entire laboratory to be somewhere else, since he was unable to know how Esdeath would react. Pretending to leave to go to the second tower, he ended up shaking with fear, feeling Esdeath's hand fall on his shoulder.
" Stylish ... "
" AYE ? "
"What just happened?" Roared the commander, starting to chill the air throughout the garden.
" TATSUMI, I HATE YOU. " Think Stylish.
"Tatsumi, next time don't bring me into your affairs with the general." Kurome ordered. "I don't want she directing her anger at me."
"Sorry!" the boy apologized, bowing to her. "I had no other option, other than you."
"Next time choose Stylish."
"Like I said, I had no other option." Tatsumi insisted, not wanting to be alone with the doctor.
Sighing in annoyance, Kurome looked at the staircase in front of her which allowed to reach the first floor of the tower.
"This is the way! And now we can be sure that many enemies will be waiting for us."
Nonetheless, pulling out her saber, Kurome grimaced, as a wound in her arm kicked in.
"Are you okay?" Tatsumi questioned her.
"It...It's nothing." The girl retorted.
"Those are your wounds, right? Kurome, if you can't fight, let me take care of our opponents."
Hearing it, Kurome gritted her teeth, before roaring.
"SHUT UP! Stop seeing me as a weakling."
" Huh ? "
"Wave keeps seeing me as a weak person! And now that he's gone, it's you who decides to take over? Stop seeing me as a helpless girl! If I want, I could defeat you both, with my eyes closed."
Seeing her put on an angry look, Tatsumi heaved a weary sigh.
"I thought it was Wave but, in the end, you is maybe the least intelligent Jaeger."
" Sorry ? "
Suddenly, moving her hand towards Kurome, Tatsumi flicked her, which made her take a step back.
"Kurome...if Wave is worried about you! It's not because you're a weak person..."
" What ? "
Leaving, Tatsumi started to climb the stairs, while declaring.
"It's because you're his friend. "
Walking quietly, Stylish tried to make his presence invisible, while Esdeath was in front of him. Still looking pissed that Tatsumi decided to partner with Kurome, the general groaned.
"Why does he prefer Kurome? Is there a relationship between them? Is she a rival I never suspected?"
Eventually entering a large hall, they saw a huge room with two cauldrons hanging from the ceiling, as well as some balconies in the upper part of the room. Yet there seemed to be no stairs in sight.
"No stairs?" Esdeath wondered.
"How are we supposed to get up there?" Asked Stylish.
A moment later, a wall of ice appeared, before taking the form of a staircase. Starting to climb onto her construct, Esdeath groaned.
"I'm not in the mood for solving puzzles! If Ganondorf doesn't come hurry, I'm going to slaughter everything in this castle.
" Why did I have to be alone with her? " Stylish wondered, finally following her.
As they finished climbing, the pair found themselves inside one of the balconies, where the entrance to a long hallway was. Entering it, the duo walked halfway through it, before seeing a large chest.
"Oh! The beautiful box." Esdeath said.
"Surely a trap against thieves." Remarked Stylish.
He was surprised then, seeing Esdeath draw her saber and give a powerful blow to the padlock that locked the lid of the chest.
"Let's see what's hidden there." She asserted, opening the trunk.
Nevertheless, being sure to see a trap there, which she wanted to confront, she was unhappy to find a silver ruby there.
"A ruby?" she grumbled, picking up the gem.
Seeing no point in keeping it, she threw it behind her. Screaming, Stylish rushed to the precious object and managed to grab it before it fell to the ground.
"General Esdeath! Please don't damage something as magnificent as this jewel."
"I don't want it." Esdeath retorted. "Throw it away."
"With all due respect, it might be a good idea to keep it! Since we don't have a lot of money, we might be able to sell this ruby so that we can make our next purchases in the other worlds we are going to explore. "
Barely glancing at him, Esdeath finally walked away, declaring.
" Do as you like. "
" She's really in a bad mood. " Stylish remarked, putting the ruby in his pocket.
Leaving the hallway, the duo into another room. Almost empty, it included nothing of interest, apart from a heavy black armor, which was stored against a wall, with a sword and an abacus at its feet.
Turning his head from left to right, Stylish declared.
"I'm starting to think Ganondorf has forgotten about us."
However, he jumped when he saw Esdeath take back her sword.
" General ? "
Suddenly, the armor against the wall began to move. Bending down to pick up his sword and shield, the knight, known as Darknut, moved to the middle of the room. Then, staring at the two intruders, he aimed his sword at them, before motioning for them to join him.
"Finally, I preferred when there were no enemies." Confessed Stylish.
In response, Esdeath created spears of ice that shot towards Darknut. Seeing the attacks, the knight places his sword above him, before swinging it back towards the spears. Cut in two, all the projectiles fell at these feet. Seeing this, Esdeath half-smiled, as she thought she had found the perfect person to vent her anger on.
Seeming to understand the danger she posed, Darknut rushed towards her, making the whole room shake under his heavy footsteps. Simply smiling, Esdeath put her hands on the ground and created a layer of ice, to make it look like a skating rink. Seeing the ice come to his feet, Darknut flexed his legs, before performing an incredibly good, despite his heavy.
Then dropping down, he hit the ice hard, shattering it completely. Thus pieces of ice flew through the air. Taking advantage, Esdeath jumped in turn and bounced off the pieces that flew above Darknut. Finding herself on top, Esdeath dropped, sword drawn forward. Sensing her presence, Darknut aimed his own weapon at her.
Motionless, at the other end of the room, Stylish saw a shower of sparks, as the blades struck, stopping the two adversaries. Facing each other, Esdeath and Darknut then chained attacks and struck with strength and speed. Nevertheless, using his brute strength, the knight managed to push Esdeath back somewhat.
However, as their weapons clashed again, Esdeath created a sword of ice and aimed it at the knight's chest. Reactive, Darknut positioned his shield to protect his abdomen. Hitting the solid protection, the end of the ice sword broke.
Seeing this, Esdeath spun backwards. Then, spreading her arms, she conjured blocks of ice above her.
" WEISSSCHNABEL ! "
Finding himself bombarded by the ice blocks, Darknut was forced to position his shield in front of him. However, with each shock, he felt his feet slipping back. Trying to withstand the onslaught, he didn't see Esdeath sneaking among the blocks of ice, before finding herself in front of his adversary.
And before he could react, Esdeath's saber struck his chest. Stepping back again, Darknut almost lost his balance. Then, straightening up, he lowered his gaze, hearing the sound of cracks. Esdeath had managed to damage his armor.
"Oh? Your armor isn't as invincible as I thought."
Seeming to be angry, Darknut raised his sword again. Nevertheless, dodging him, Esdeath jumped over him, before aiming her saber at his helm. Anticipating her gesture, the knight positioned his shield in front of his face.
Unfortunately, also anticipating his gesture, Esdeath created a block of ice, behind Darknut. Charging at him, the huge projectile slammed into his back and knocked him forward. Then, creating dozens of spears of ice, Esdeath targeted him and struck him with great intensity.
Unable to defend himself, Darknut felt the projectiles hit his armor, damaging it further. And, finally, Esdeath fell towards him, to stab him with her sword. Taking advantage of this tiny second of respite, Darknut sat up and pointed his sword at her. Unfortunately for him, covering her arm with a thick layer of ice, Esdeath used it as a shield and let the tip of the sword hit her arm. Then, her saber managed to touch the knight's helm, cracking it too.
Screaming in pain, Darknut struggled as a bomb marched towards him, before starting to light up. Seeing him, Esdeath jumped back in extremis to avoid being caught in the explosion.
Then turning around, she glared angrily at Stylish, who declared.
"It was the perfect time to test them."
Finding himself at the center of the explosion, Darknut cried out in agony. Then, when the smoke cleared, the pair saw him on the ground, with his armor half destroyed.
"He wasn't bad." Esdeath affirmed, passing the knight, going into another room. "I wonder how many of these knights work for Ganondorf."
"Do you think there are any more?" Stylish spooked, following her.
"It's very likely."
Nevertheless, a figure appeared behind the duo. Still alive, Darknut stood up and raised his sword.
"What?" Stylish wondered, as Esdeath went to pick up her sword.
"CUT SHOOTING!" Darknut was hit from behind.
Launched into the air, he passed over the Jaegers, before colliding with one of the walls of the room. Pulverizing, the wall let Darknut find himself outside, while he fell from the tower, before landing ten meters below, with a terrible crash.
Waiting a few seconds, Esdeath and Stylish eventually turn around to see who just beat their opponent.
"I...I arrived in time."
" You ? "
"You are the elf boy." Esdeath noticed, recognizing Link.
Link sheathed his sword and looked at them.
"I recognize you too! You're Tatsumi-san and Run-san's companions, aren't you? It's a pleasure for me to have protected you."
Nevertheless, seeming to be dizzy, he took awkward steps before leaning against a wall.
" A problem ? "
"I woke up not long ago, and as soon as I knew you were in danger, I rushed over here! I must admit I was a bit exhausted."
Still, trying to look healthy, he declared.
"But there is no excuse that would justify letting Ganondorf establish his tyranny over Hyrule! I will protect my kingdom even if I have to die from it."
Attempting to start walking again, Link felt his legs shake and fell to his knees.
" Damn it. "
Seeing him do this, Esdeath watched him silently. Even though the boy seemed weak right now, he showed great determination. Few people in his condition would have had the willpower to come here and use the rest of their energy to defeat a dangerous opponent. As a result, she ends up ordering.
"Stylish! Give him a mushroom."
"What? But I..."
"Do as I tell you." Esdeath ordered him.
Immediately, Stylish reached into the pockets of his blouse, and pulled out a red mushroom.
"If this continues, I won't have any more when we get home."
Crouching then, he positioned himself in front of Link, and handed him the mushroom.
" Take it. "
"A mushroom from Kingdom Mussroom." Link recognized him.
Taking it, he swallowed it without hesitation. Then, standing still, he finally felt all his energy return. Finally, opening his eyes, he stood up, before affirming.
"Ganondorf, I'm ready for the second round."
"Tsss! For that, you'll have to defeat me first."
"Huh?" Link wondered, raising his face.
He then noticed someone on the upper platform. Link's eyes widened when he realized who it was.
"Skullkid? What are you doing here ? " Link asked, looking at the masked child.
"Who is he?" Stylish asked.
"It's the child who gave me this ocarina." Esdeath recognized him, pulling out the ocarina that was in her pocket. "Am I to understand that he is an enemy?"
"He was." Zelda affirmed. "When we met, he was possessed by his mask which is cursed! Nevertheless, after a fight against him, I managed to break this curse! Why did he come back like before?"
"Why?" Skull Kid replied. "Yes, that's a good question! A very good question! In fact, I don't know."
" What ? "
Suddenly, a black aura appeared around Skull Kid, as he seemed to wince in pain.
"Something came to me and I...I became the perfect being that I was! From now on, I am fit to rule alongside Ganondorf."
"What? Have you gone mad?"
In response, Skull Kid took out his horn and began to play a musical tune.
When he started playing, the ocarina that Esdeath was holding in her hand began to grow as it began to float towards the middle of the room.
"Wh...what's going on?" Asked Stylish, as the ocarina began to glow.
" No… It's impossible. " Link affirmed.
Suddenly, taking his sword, he rushed at Skull Kid, before jumping towards him.
" STOP ! "
Too late. Resembling a sun, the ocarina shone so brightly that it blinded everyone in the room. Then the light disappeared completely. Having also been blinded, Esdeath had to wait a few seconds for her sight to return to normal. When that was done, she saw a new figure in the center of the room.
" Huh ? "
Seeing it too, Link was in shock at what he was looking at.
"It is not possible..."
The ocarina was no longer there. But, instead, there was a blond boy with the same green tunic as Link's.
"It's not possible...he's younger myself." Link said, as Stylish was in shock.
"It's you! It's really you." Affirmed Stylish, pointing the finger at the newcomer. "But how is that possible? Why was a youthful version of you in that object? It's not scientific."
"He does, indeed, look like a younger version of himself! But somehow he looks a little different in a way." Esdeath remarked.
"What do you mean ?" Stylish asked.
"I see, that's not my younger self. That's my ancestor." Link said.
"And it's not over." Confirmed Skull Kid. "If you find that impressive, know that there is better."
At that moment, he took out a mask and threw it in the direction of the second Link, who put it on his face.
"A mask?"
At that moment, a cry of agony was heard. Rolling on the ground, young Link then began to grow twice as tall as Link and his tunic changed from green to white armor. His pupils were no longer level with his eyes and he has red marks around his eyes and blue marks on his forehead. His hair was now completely white, his sword transformed into a large two-bladed helix, with one blade green and the other blue. Young Link was now called Fierce Deity Link.
"What the...?" Stylish called out, stepping back.
" Oh ? " Said Esdeath.
Getting ready to walk towards the new Link, she stopped, hearing applause. Turning around, she saw another figure on a balcony. And immediately, a genuine smile appeared on her face.
" I was waiting for you. "
"When I challenge someone, I'd rather die than not honor them." Goli assured, looking at the ice cream woman.
Then, showing a pokeball, he asked.
"Still ready for our duel?"
"That's when you want. "
