The Legend Of Zelda Fan Fiction ❯ Gerudo Forest ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

She just started crying. Was he okay? She pressed her ear to the stone to see if she could hear anything but it was silent. No sound could penetrate the thick stone. She didn't quite understand why she was crying for him but for some reason she just couldn't help it. He was Ganondorf so surely he would be okay but he was wounded and the fact that he had passed out before made her worry for him. She had to repay him somehow but she couldn't do that if he was dead. When she finally got a hold of herself she lifted her head to look around. She spotted what looked to be a throne carved out of a smooth red stone. On it was a skeleton. A crown had fallen around its neck. Whoever it was must have been the last ruler of this temple. She realized this must be the tomb Ganon had been looking for. She wasn’t too keen on being close to the skeletal remains just in case it ended up being a stalfos. As she turned to try and find another way out she heard a man’s voice calling to her. Was it Ganon calling to her from the other side of the wall? She put her ear to the wall again and heard the voice once more. Realizing it was coming from behind her she turned to see that the skeleton had been replaced by a smiling man. He was transparent like a ghost wearing white armor and a red cape. Somehow the crown had moved from his throat back to his head where it belonged. He had kind wizened eyes that had that same yellow color that Ganon’s did. She hoped this wasn’t some trap. “Hello Melissa.” The ghostly man said to her. How did he know her name? “Do I know you?” She asked him. “No not personally.” He said sadly. “Let me introduce myself.” He said making a kingly bow. “I am King Midas. The former king of the Gerudo people and lets say for now that I am a friend who wants to help lead you in the right direction.” He smiled kindly at her before continuing. “ I know you have many questions so let me explain what I can. First of all you are a descendent from our great tribe.” He paused there to let the information sink in. She stared at him. “How is that even possible?” She asked unsure that he was telling the truth. “It is possible because your many great grandmother was sent to the planet you now call home.” He responded. She turned to find a way out. She didn’t have time for lies. Ganon could be dying on the other side and as much as she hated to admit it she cared about what was happening to him. “Don’t you want to know what happened?” He asked surprised that she wasn't remotely interested in what he had to say. “I don’t have time for this now.” She replied. “My friend on the other side of this wall is probably being mauled to death.” Had she heard herself right? Did she just call the King of evil her friend? “If I save your friend will you listen to my story?” He asked. Melissa thought about it for a second before nodding and for a minute the ghost vanished. He reappeared again shortly smiling once more. “It is good to see you consider our current King your friend. Not many would call him that.” This he said with a frown. “He has unfortunately lost his way and I’m afraid his mother’s haven’t helped either but you... you could change all that.” He said smile returning. “How could I possibly change someone like him?” Melissa asked unsure of what he was implying. “You see you come from a long line of special Gerudos. They are called the Sword of Kings. None of my people even remember this now and I guess it is my fault.” He said with a sad look. So the sword of kings wasn’t an actual sword at all. “Really and truly the sword of kings is the guardian of the King, and one of the guardian Dragons of the Triforce as you will. All three pieces have guardians. Not only were you transported here that night but two others were awakened to this world just as you were.” So Melissa wasn’t alone. Two others had come to this world as well. “Wait what do you mean dragon?!?! Other Gerudo Kings possessed a piece of the Triforce? I thought Ganon stole his.” She asked confused because the game had said nothing of this. “He didn’t steal it per say. The sages locked up the Triforce thinking it would be better if everyone were equal. Our present king just felt that they had stolen his birth right and went to reclaim it. I do agree that he went the wrong way about it. As far as the part about being a guardian dragon… well you will find that out sooner than you know.” He responded. There was a long pause before he started again. “It was my fault.” He finally said burying his face in his hands but he straightened himself regaining his composer. “I could have saved our people, if only I hadn’t sent the guardians away.” He continued with the saddest look on his face. “Please listen to my story well.” He begged to which Melissa could only nod. “Long ago this land was peaceful and beautiful. Not the dry ocean of sand you see now. Our towns rivaled that of Hyrule's royal city. My queen, your many great Grandmother was the guardian of the Triforce of wisdom. My sword of Kings.” A single tear slid down his face. “Wait she was your queen to?” Melissa asked trying to make sense of what she was being told. “Yes she was. You have her eyes.” He said looking at her softly. “We had no clue of the danger that was coming. He just appeared suddenly. He claimed to be a humble traveling wizard from the north. His name was Agahnim. He said that he only needed a place to rest for a few days, and even though my beloved warned me there was something not right with that man, I ignored her. Why didn’t I listen?” He said shaking his head. “We had no reason to believe this man would have the power to destroy our home. It only took a few days to see the results of the curse he had placed on our land. The plants withered and the water dried up. We could not stop the spread of ruin he had brought upon us. Not even with the Triforce. What ever his method was it was beyond my power to stop.” Well that explained why the paintings in the other room depicted this place differently than what it was today. She wondered why, if he had loved her grandmother so much, would he send her away. She didn't have to wait long till he answered that question. “He came to me and my wife one day in our audience hall. He confessed to the destroying of our land and told me that if I sent the Triforce guardians to another dimension that he would stop the spread of the desert that was consuming this world little by little. I just couldn’t see how I could send my love away like that, but my wife had such a big heart. Even though it was too late for our land she was determined to save the rest of Hyrule. After months of pleading she convinced me. I sent her and the others to the planet you call earth. I don’t know what the wizard planed to gain from it but the desert stopped consuming the land. I do know the absence of the guardians made it possible for the thievery of the Triforce pieces.” He looked so filled with grief. “So how did you know my name?” she asked feeling pity for him.” I kept an eye on my descendents.” He said trying to manage a smile. “Though you were not born from my blood you are still of hers.” He paused again “I must implore you to break the curse with the help of the other guardians. Bring prosperity back to our land. Stay by our kings side and guide him.” “What do you mean stay by his side. I want to go home. I have a life on earth. I have family and a fiance' that loves me.” She said feeling he asked too much of her. “Give him a chance. You might find him to be a wonderful mate.” the ghost king said without a hint of joking. Now he was stepping over the lines. “What part of I have a fiance' don’t you understand. Did you bring me here?” She asked upset he would even suggest this. “This is the way it has always been. You are the sword of kings. You must be at his side. And no I did not bring you here. I do not possess that power anymore.” He said calmly trying to explain. “I don’t want any part of this. There is nothing special about me. I’m no dragon or sword.” She shouted hysterical. He looked at her with pity in his eyes. “I’m afraid I cannot send you home. I am dead you see. I no longer have a piece of the Triforce to send you back. I couldn’t even if I wanted to.” Melissa just started crying again. “Could Hesend me back?” she asked looking toward the sealed passage trying to hold onto a shred of hope. “Well he hasn’t had the time the other kings have had with the Triforce. He has not the skill to perform that technique yet.” He responded. She hoped he was lying. “I will find a way home. First chance I get I am going back home to my Love.” He had a look of guilt on his face after she said that. “I will transport you and your companion back to the entrance.” He said trying to hide how much her last comment had hurt creating a mysterious light on the ground. With a wave of his hand the wall opened revealing Ganon waiting for her on the other side. He stepped into the room not looking too worse for wear other than a bite mark on his left shoulder in a shape of a crescent where the re-dead had latched on and maybe just being slightly paler than his usual dark olive tan. He studied the room and she was sure he was hunting for the sword of kings. He had no way of knowing that instead of it being a sharpened blade, it was the weakling girl standing in front of him the whole time. He looked disappointed when he saw no trace of it. “You may leave through this portal.” Midas said to Ganon pointing to the glowing spot on the floor. Ganon looked once more around before he stepped into the light and motioned for Melissa to follow. Not seeing the sword he must have given up. “Give him a chance.” the ghost whispered into her ear as she passed by. “Never!” She whispered back before stepping into the light.