"Now die!" Link called, as he clashed swords with Zak. They stood there for a minute, both swordsmen struggling to push the other back. "You're going to pay for what you did!" Link said. Zak merely smiled, then leapt back. Link charged at him again. He grabbed his boomerang and hurled it at him. Zak sliced it with his sword. BOOM! When he hit it, the boomerang exploded, nocking Zak down, and creating a smokescreen. Link leapt through the smoke, delivering the ending blow to Zak, putting the master sword, right into his gut.
"You've lost, Zak!" LInk said, as he stood up.
"Why, Link?" he asked, as his face began to change, "Why weren't you there to save me?" he now wore a different face, the face of...
"Knil..." Link had a grim look on his face.
"Why Link, why?"
"I'M SORRY-!!" Link shot up, drenched in sweat. He was back in his room at the castle. The sun was up, but he couldn't hear any of the usual commotion of the castle, so it must have been early in the morning. He stood up, and grabbed a glass of water from his night stand. He splashed the water onto his face, then headed to his closet. He grabbed one of his tunics, pants, and a belt. Then he took his boots, and his cap, and walked out of his room, only wearing the shorts he slept in.
He made his way to the courtyard. A few people gave him puzzled looks, wondering why he was carrying his clothes instead of wearing them. He put his clothes next to the small stream, then stepped down into the water. It was only about knee deep, but it would do. He sat down against the wall, and shut his eyes. The water was cool, and Link felt relaxed. Why am i having nightmares about killing knil? he thought, Zak is responsible for his death, not me, and that's why I'm training, to avenge Knil. He looked at the sky, and continued to think.
While Link cooled off, things were heating up outside the castle. A few guards were lying in the dirt. Three warriors clad in heavy armor were sitting on white horses, waiting for the bridge to open. "Remember, grab any young girl you find. We must retrieve the Princess at all costs. If we find a warrior garbed in green, we are to leave him alive." When the bridge was open, they all rode in, blades drawn.
The first warrior, who wore blue armor, and carried a large axe, began his assault in the dining hall. Various servants, who had been preparing breakfast for the king, all began to panic, and run. Most went towards the kitchen, others to the hall. The warrior threw his axe at the wall, stopping a younger female servant from running. He grabbed her by the wrist and looked at her, "You are but a servant. Where can i find the princess?" he asked. The girl didn't respond, she only trembled in fear. "WHERE IS THE PRINCESS!?" he shouted. The girl continued to tremble, "Sh... she's... nah... normally.... in the courtyard." She pointed towards one of the exits. The Knight tossed her away, and headed towards the courtyard.
The next warrior, who's armor was red, rode into the kings throne room. The king had recently awoken, and was standing near the throne when the warrior had burst in. "Princess zelda," he asked, "where is she?" This knight carried a large scythe, which he pointed at the king. The king reached behind his throne, and pulled out a sword. The hilt was made of gold, and the base of the blade had a ruby embedded in it. "If you want my daughter, you'll need to kill me first."
The warrior charged forward, raising his scythe. "If you insistAAH!" He was nocked off his horse by a large spike the shot from the ground. Aloc walked in front of the king, "Your highness, please, i'll take care of him. I suggest you find Link, and make sure he's protecting the princess." Aloc was wearing a light set of armor, that had the hylian crest on it. His hair was white, and long, and he wore a glove with a strange symbol on it. It was what he called a "transmutation circle," which allowed him to do alchemy, a strange form of magic he learned in a far off land.
The king nodded, and headed towards the exit. Aloc started to walk forward. "I'll give you a moment to say your prayers. For threatening both the king, and the Princess, you will not leave this room alive." The circle on his glove began to glow, and the armor on his arm began to change. A blade now extended over his hand, creating a foot long sword. The warrior let out a small laugh, "You truly believe that puny blade can stand up to mine?" He began to walk towards Aloc. Aloc ran at him, ducking under his arm as he raised his weapon, then jumped up, and slightly lifted the knights helmet. Aloc shoved the blade into the back of his neck. "Your armor has it's weak spots, and it slows you down considerably. Better luck next.... oh wait.. never mind?" he smiled, as he pulled his blade out.
Link finished getting dressed. His hat was the only thing left. "Well, i feel refreshed," he said, looking at his hat, "and it's a good thing too," he heard a loud thump behind him, then another. He side stepped, dodging the large axe, which smashed into the ground. "Now I'm ready to kick your ass!" Link ran at him, dropping his hat, and raising his fist into the air. The knight remained still. Link nailed a blow to his helmet, but quickly jumped back. "Ow ow ow!" He shook his hand, "punching metal, not a good idea."
"Break anything?" The knight asked. Link looked at him, examining his armor. It covered his entire body, not a single place was exposed, even his face was perfectly covered. Even if he had a sword, it wouldn't help too much, but an axe almost as big as he was, that might work. Link looked back at the axe. He could lift it, but could he wield it? The knight was walking towards him now, but he was slow. Link had plenty of time to dodge and think of a plan.
Aloc's began to return his armor to normal when he made a startling discovery. "there was no blood on the blade." he said, then was nocked back, the knight slamming him in the jaw with his elbow. Aloc wiped the blood away from his mouth. "What the hell are you?" he asked. The knight started to walk towards him, raising his scythe, "Your executioner." He swung at Aloc's head, Aloc was too stunned to move.
Link ran to the axe, grabbing it with both hands. He held it over his left shoulder, then charged at the knight. He let out a grunt as he swung the heavy blade at his head. The knight raised his armored hand, catching the blade. "What?" Link exclaimed, as the knight grabbed Link's face. "You're lucky," he said softly, "i was told to keep you alive, so that you may suffer later." He spun around, and threw Link. He was sent flying towards the window. He crashed through, and plowed into another knight, this one wearing red armor. They both fell over, but the knight's armor kept him from going far. Link kept rolling, going to the wall.
Link was cut badly, either from the glass, or the large gash in his left shoulder from the red knight's scythe. "Dammit!" he said, standing up. He then noticed Aloc was in the room. "Aloc, are you okay?" he asked. Aloc finally snapped out of his trance.
"Link, I'm fine, but you don't look so good." he replied.
"i'll live, i just need you to make me a weapon, a sword, make it heavy."
"Heavy? With your injury, i'd say something light."
"No, i need something that can break armor!"
Aloc's glove began to glow again. He slowly pulled it up, a sword appearing underneath, while the floor slowly disappeared. The sword was basic, the blade was about three feet long, and a half foot wide. the base of it had the triforce symbol on it, and the hilt made of bronze that was tilted green, Link's kinda sword. He picked it up, and handed it to Link, who held it in both hands. "This is perfect. Thanks Aloc, just stay back, and give me some support."
"Wait Link, there's something i should tell you."
"Later!" Link said, as he rushed the red knight.
"The warrior in green?" the knight said, "Hmm, this should be fun!"
Sparks flew as the scythe and the sword clashed. Link pulled the blade back, then thrust it forward. The knight dodged, moving to the left, then raised his scythe. Link spun around, angling the blade upwards, slicing through the handle of the scythe. The blade flew off, and stuck into the ceiling. The knight threw what was left of his weapon away. Link raised his sword over his head, then swung down hard. The knight moved to the right, but not quick enough. Link's sword, went halfway into his shoulder.
Link let go of the hilt, leaving the blade in the knights shoulder. He kept his distance now, "It's your turn." he said, "that is, if you can move with a sword in your arm?"
"Link!" Aloc called, "I need to tell you..."
"Later!" Link replied, "just give me a boost now!"
Aloc threw his hand down. The floor under Link began to spark, and the ground began to rise. After he rose a few feet, he leapt off, jumping at the knight. He landed on the hilt of his sword, forcing the blade further down, cutting off the knights arm. Link picked up the blade, and went to wipe off the blood on it, "Wait, what?" He looked into the new hole on the knight, "He's empty?"
A loud horn could be heard from outside the castle. The blue knight's axe slammed through the walls of the castle. "What happened to you?" he asked.
"The warrior in green is quite skilled. Even though he is injured, he was able to sever my arm."
"what the hell are you two?" Link asked, "and what the hell do you want with me?"
"it's not you there after Link." Aloc spoke up, "the one in red was asking for the Princess."
"Yes, he is correct, and if I'm correct," the blue knight waited, and the horn sounded again. "Yes, let us hasten our escape."
"Yes."
The red knight collapsed, becoming nothing more than a suit of armor. The blue knight soon followed. Link looked in disbelief, "What the hell is going... " he fell to his knees. Aloc ran over to him, and helped him to his feet, acting as a crutch. you've lost too much blood Link, take it easy for now."
"But the princess, I need to make sure she's okay."
"I'll take care of her, I'm a knight of this castle too." Aloc smiled, "let's get you a place to rest."
"Alright," he replied, "but go straight to the princess. She's supposed to be my responsibility."
Aloc lead Link to the throne.
"get used to that seat Link, I guarantee you'll be sitting there a lot later in life." Aloc smiled, "You need anything?"
"I thought you were going straight to the Princess?" Link responded weakly.
"Right, rest well." Aloc ran out the door, leaving Link, who shut his eyes, and began to reflect.
