Fan Fiction ❯ The Legend of Zelda: The Ballad of Fallen Angels ❯ The Battle For Hyrule Castle Part IV: Above The Queen's Quarters ( Chapter 26 )

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Chapter 26: “The Battle For Hyrule Castle Part IV:

Above The Queen's Chambers”

Shiek leapt across the rooftop to where Descrod stood in astonishment. He dodged out of the way as Shiek landed nimbly upon the flagstones. The young Sheiklan warrior resumed his wrestler's stance as he stalked the Ikaylimu. Descrod eyed the young man cautiously. This was kind of magic completely unknown to Descrod, this swapping of physical forms. He would have to research it more.

But for now, Descrod wielded his scimitar expertly, watching for some sign of fear from the young man. There was none; Shiek remained calm and unmoved as he slowly advanced upon his much-larger adversary.

Descrod struck first, lashing out with the long, curved blade of the scimitar. Shiek leapt straight up into the air, over the blade, and got underneath Descrod's guard to smash his fist into the Ikaylimu's face. Descrod felt his nose break as he backpedaled away from the Sheiklan.

Shiek ran after Descrod, trying to strike him again, but Descrod danced to one side and caught Shiek in the side of the head with the butt-end of the scimitar. Shiek backed away, rubbing his head.

“Why you little fool!” Descrod called, feeling the blood run down his face from his ruined nose. “You can't beat me! I offer you your life, just tell me where to find the Triforce!”

“Never!” Shiek shot back, a pounding headache in his head. “No matter what, kill me if you will, but you will never hold the power of the gods in your hands!”

Descrod roared and charged the Sheiklan, swinging the scimitar in a diagonal cut. Shiek dodged and lashed out with his long legs, catching Descrod behind the kneecap. Descrod dropped to one knee as Shiek jumped up and kicked out with his legs again. This time, Descrod brought the scimitar up to block Shiek's kick. Shiek's leg struck the broadside of the scimitar, knocking the Sheiklan off-balance.

Descrod got back to his feet as Shiek came at him again, a blur of fists and feet. Descrod parried Shiek and whipped the broadside of the scimitar into Shiek's head. Shiek stumbled backwards as the long gash in his face began to spew blood.

Descrod charged again, this time ramming into Shiek, knocking the Sheiklan head-over-heels with a massive shoulder block. The Ikaylimu laughed out loud and raised the scimitar above his head again. But Shiek, from his prone position on the rooftop, raised his right leg and kicked Descrod squarely between the legs.

The Ikaylimu moaned in agony and dropped the scimitar. Shiek coiled his body like a serpent, reaching up with his legs and wrapping them around Descrod's neck. He used his leg strength to drag Descrod over him, flipping him in a circle to land flat on his back on the flagstones.

The Sheiklan raised himself up on his feet, seizing the scimitar in both hands. As Descrod stood up, Shiek used the scimitar as a vaulting pole, crashing into Descrod's face.

“What do you think of me now, Descrod?” Shiek shouted, the headache he felt now turning into a crescendo upon his skull. “I again extend my hand to you; I give you an offer that will ensure that you leave here with your life. Remove yourself from Hyrule forever, or suffer the wrath.”

Descrod laughed again. “Who's wrath, little one?” Descrod swung his legs in a wide circle, tripping Shiek and bringing him down to the rooftop. The scimitar went flying to the other side of the roof.

As Shiek struggled to his feet, Descrod leaned up and dealt the Sheiklan a fierce blow from the palm of his hand. Now it was Shiek's nose that shattered under a heavy blow. The young man groaned as warm blood flowed down his face.

Descrod stood over the Sheiklan, grinning maliciously. The Ikaylimu reached down and grabbed Shiek with both hands. He leaned backwards and held the Sheiklan in the air by the neck. Shiek struggled to free himself from Descrod's vice grip. Slowly the oxygen was being forced out of his lungs. The young man's legs flailed underneath him, striking Descrod in the chest but unable to make the Ikaylimu relax his chokehold.

Eventually, Descrod grinned and hurled Shiek from him. The Sheiklan flew across the roof and struck the stones hard. As he lay there, coughing up blood, his body shimmered and returned to that of Queen Zelda, gasping for air upon the ground.

Descrod strode over to where the scimitar lay on the ground. Bending over, he picked it up and returned to where Zelda's prone form lay. Once more, Descrod raised the scimitar above his head. “One last chance, your Majesty, the Triforce, where is it?”

Zelda coughed and locked eyes with her tormentor. “Never.” She said evenly.

Descrod shrugged and prepared to swing down with the blade when he looked up at a sound on the ladder.

Link seized the final rung on the ladder and hauled himself over the top to finally gain the surface of the roof. He stared down with Descrod, the Ikaylimu standing over the fallen Zelda.

“Move away, Descrod,” Link said.

Descrod shrugged again and kicked Zelda's body away from him. He pointed down to her and said, “She puts up a good fight, but not good enough. Now, shall you simply tell me the location of the Triforce, or do I need to beat you too?”

Link unsheathed the Master Sword and hefted it. “I don't intend to be beaten by you, Descrod. Fight me, here and now. Just remember; I don't plan to lose.”

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