The Legend Of Zelda Fan Fiction ❯ Gerudo Forest ❯ Chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )

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

She rolled over and felt someone beside her in bed. For a minute she had forgot about Hyrule, about the stupid ghost, about Ganon, and about the night before. She put her arm around who she thought was Jimmy sleeping next to her and arms wrapped around her as well. Then her memory returned. “AHHHH! “She screamed pushing away from Ganondorf beside her. “What’s wrong?” he smiled drowsily. She sat up holding her head. Great! Her first hangover. She would never fall for that ever again. “Owwie!” Was all she could manage to say. She got up determined to put some distance between her and Ganon. He just watched her as she moved to a darker place. The dark didn’t make her head ache as much. He just left her alone. She didn’t know what to do now. He probably wouldn’t let her out of his sight ever again. How was she ever supposed to get Zelda to send her home with Ganon chasing her? She would have to rethink her plan. She risked a look at him. He seemed to have fallen asleep again. She spotted a change of clothes for her though he had forgotten foot wear. Maybe it was his way of trying to keep her from leaving but Melissa had no qualms with being bear foot. Now was her chance to at least escape his room. She grabbed the new set of clothes and headed to the door. Her head and heart pounded with every step. She opened the door as quietly as she could and he didn’t rouse so she took it as a good sign. She left sneaking to her old room. She wasn’t about to change clothes in the same room with him there. The stone floor felt cool on her bare feet. She almost ran into a few girls on the way up but had been able to hide in time. She got undressed and quickly put the new clothes on. What was he thinking?!?! It looked like her old outfit but there were gold embellishments dangling all over it with colored silk sashes around the waist. She guessed that he thought she would be impressed but she didn't need any clothes that would attract attention. She pulled off the extras and wrapped them in Ganon’s old shirt leaving them on her bed before leaving. Now was the time to escape if she was going to do so. She took off down the hall as fast as she could without drawing attention. As she neared the doors to her freedom she stopped. Guards had been placed in front of them and Melissa wondered if he had anything to do with this. “Hey! I missed you last night and where are your shoes?” a voice called behind her. It was Chara. She seemed to cheerful for it being so early in the morning. “Practice lasted longer than expected.” Melissa replied. “He wouldn’t let me go till I could make fire appear in my hand. My shoes ended burnt up... don’t ask. Then after that he decided to get me drunk like the bastered he is. You wouldn’t happen to know a cure for a hangover would you?” Melissa said rubbing her temples. “No. Sorry.” she shrugged.”What did he give you?” Chara asked curious. Melissa thought back to that night. “I think the bottle was blue with a tear shaped stopper. It was kind of plain looking. It tasted of fruit?” “Oh I’m jealous.” She said. “That was Zora made. You don’t feel it at first but knocks you on your...” ”Yeah yeah I figured that out.”Melissa said not wanting to remember last night. “Well since we couldn’t practice hylian yesterday would you like to do it this morning?” Chara asked. Melissa looked back to the door. Once again her escape plans had been dashed. “Sure where would you like to do it at?” Melissa asked frustrated at having to once again give up. “Does my room after breakfast sound ok?” Chara asked not really noticing. Melissa nodded as they walked back towards the dinning hall. Melissa didn't touch her food this morning. She felt a little sick and didn't think it would stay down. She hadn't actually had anything to eat the night before and guessed that had been apart of Ganon's plan to get her drunk faster. They got up to leave as Ganon strode in. He was wearing his normal armor now. Melissa speed up to leave the room as fast as she could leaving Chara trying to catch up. ”And where do you think your going this morning?” He asked pretending small talk. “If you must know Chara is teaching me Hylian so I can talk to someone other than you!” Melissa retorted angrily. “Seems the blade has already been sharpened this morning.” He laughed. “Please no freaking puns.” She said even more annoyed.”My head hurts and…and…” She stopped at a loss for words. He grinned at her waiting for her to finish her sentence, but Melissa was so livid with him she couldn't put in to words how angry she really was at him. ”Wait here. I have an announcement to make.” He said striding up the stairs toward his un-needed throne as Chara caught up. Oh please don’t let it be what she thought it was. “We will need to go for supplies soon.” He started. “I need several volunteers to help.” The language practice from the other day had paid off. She could understand most of what he said. Several women raised their hands. Ganon nodded.” Get ready for we leave tomorrow.” She was so relieved he didn’t bring last night up. He walked back to where Melissa and Chara waited. “Oh and by the way your getting your wish.” He said smiling at her. “You’re coming with me.” She narrowed her eyes. “I don’t want to go anywhere with you.” “My dear I wasn't giving you a choice. Be ready by tomorrow.” He ordered. “Not like I own anything here. I don’t even own my clothes. What the hell do I have to pack?” she asked sarcastically storming off. She could hear him chuckling to himself as she left. After a while Chara lead the way to her room. She didn't ask about what Ganon had said to Melissa as they made it to her room. Melissa was thankful for that. Once settled Chara began teaching her some more Hylian and Melissa would tell her alternate English translations of words but all too soon it was time for Chara’s lessons with Koume and Kotake. Melissa was unsure if Ganon was going to keep teaching her magic, but she followed Chara anyway. Koume and Kotake didn’t act any different to her so she guessed he hadn’t let them in the loop yet. She figured everybody knew who Armos really was, but she didn’t know if she should let on yet that she knew. “Good morning.” The twins said to the both of them. “Is Armos coming today?” Melissa asked really hoping he wasn't. “I thought he was but I haven’t seen him this morning.”Koume said looking unsure. ”Why did something happen last night?”Kotake asked eying her suspiciously. “You mean other than him taking advantage of the fact I have no tolerance for alcohol?” Melissa said angrily. The twins gave each other a look. “What is he doing?” She heard Kotake ask Koume in hylian.” He doesn’t tell us anything anymore.” Koume said looking upset. Melissa pretended not to understand what they were saying. “I saw your son this morning.”Melissa said seeing what else she might gleam from them. “He looked well.” She said pretending she was still out of the loop. “Yes he made a full recovery.” Koume said with a smile but they said nothing else. “Well I’m just going to wait in the room then. Maybe get a head start on practicing.” Melissa said heading to the side room guessing she wasn't going to be able to get anything out of them. “You could practice with us if you would like.” offered Chara. “No. I would only embarrass myself. Maybe when I get better.” She said unsure if she actually would or wanted to. “Well if you change your mind we will be here.” Koume offered. Melissa nodded to her then entered the next room. She walked around the room once. She hadn’t really planed on doing anything. Events from yesterday kept playing through her mind. The more she thought about it the more angry she got. She paced the floor. She stopped in front of the stairs. What would she do now? She didn’t have enough control over her magic to make Ganon let her go. She tried to make the fire engulf her hand, but nothing happened. She tried again with the same results. She felt so helpless. What if she was stuck here forever? She was about to leave and join Chara and the others when she heard him on the other side of the door. ”Have you seen the girl?” She could hear him say. “She’s in there waiting for you.” She couldn’t tell if that had been Koume or Kotake. The sound of footsteps could be heard making her back away from the door. “Wait you can’t go in like that.” One of them said. ”aren’t you going to change?” asked the other. “There is no reason for that now.” He responded. “You, girl may leave.” She guessed he had directed that to Chara. Then there was silence. Melissa locked the door. She didn’t want to be in the same room with him alone. “I found it.” she heard him continue with excitement in his voice. She was most definitely not an it. “Really my son? Where? How?” It didn’t matter who was speaking now. He was telling them everything. Koume and Kotake would look at her differently from then on. Melissa knew the door wouldn’t keep him out long. She looked around trying to think of a way to leave without them seeing her. Maybe she could climb the stairs. She heard the door handle being turned. “Melissa?”He called from the other side. “Please open the door.” The handle jiggled and Melissa started to climb. The remains of the stairs kept collapsing and sliding under her but she made it to the top of the pile before she heard banging against the door. Melissa reached for the ledge above her that was just out of reach. Maybe she could jump and pull herself up. The banging stopped. Not a good sign. She risked it. Jumping she caught the ledge and struggled to pull herself up. What was left of the stairs fell away beneath her and as she got up and over the door blew in. He walked in calmly as if he hadn’t just exploded the door. What if she had been standing right there? He looked around. Koume and Kotake floated to his side. ”Was that really necessary?” Kotake asked but he ignored them. “Where is she?” He said angrily. “Come out!” He yelled. “My dear, you must be patient. She isn’t going to come around if you keep this up.” Koume said which made him turn to Koume. “She fights me at every turn, she has ignored my every advance, and I have been more than accommodating to her.” He sounded frustrated. “Now where are you?” He said returning to his search. Advance? Accommodating? Was that what he called his behavior towards her? Melissa shook her head. She decided it would be best to leave now before he decided to go search the next level. There was a door just a little ways up to where she tiptoed making as little noise as possible.