Beat slowly drifted back into reality. He could see Richard, Navi, and Gwen. Where was Malon? Beat shifted trying to find her, and looking up he found her. Malon was cradling his head in her lap. She looked down to meet his golden eyed gaze.
"Beat!" she exclaimed pulling him eye level. She was about to kiss him but she quickly withdrew, remembering others were in the room.
"Welcome back Mr. Grimsley." Gwen laughed. She then glared at Malon.
"Alright you've assured Beat's okay, now leave Gwen!" shouted Navi.
Gwen then stalked off mumbling about stupid fairies. This made Richard laugh.
"Finally, now we can get down to business. And both problems were resolved at the same time, how convenient!" giggled Navi.
"Barricade the door please." requested Beat reaching for his violin.
Richard got up and propped a chair against the door, nodded and sat back down in front of the window. Navi was sitting behind him on the windowsill. Malon let Beat sit up next to her on the bed. Beat stretched to awaken more.
"Oh my aching head!" he said clutching his head.
"Thats easily fixed."Richard said tossing Beat a bottle of red liquid. "Take a swig."
Beat did so and gagged. Navi and Malon laughed at this. Richard smiled too.
"Well, I'd like to never drink that again." gasped Beat, restraining his lunch from escaping his mouth. He looked and saw a small dish full of wooden splinters. "Shit." he muttered to himself.
Richard called Beat over to him. He then explained what happened while he was out cold. Beat then explained the whole day out with Gwen. They agreed not to tell Navi, Gwen, or Malon. They had concluded Gwen was the cause, when she dragged him through town he had to lean against a rotting wooden board when Gwen had made her move.
"Alright quit whispering! You two are bigger gossips then the gossip stones!" shouted Navi.
Beat turned to her and stuck his tongue out. This made Malon giggle.
"So what are we going to do to get Beat into the castle?" asked Richard.
Many ideas were made then disproved. Hiding him in the milk cart? They may search the cart. Act as a minstrel to perform for Zelda? He'll be taken to the main chamber to perform. Use the way Link got in? Who the hell is Link and how did he get in?!?
"I think I have one. I could claim to be bringing in that giant and claim my reward from the king. Then before I get the reward collapse in front of the king! I'll be taken to the infirmary, then Zelda can act as though she's taking a walk and go in. Then Richard stands guard outside the door. I'll talk to her then after she gets the doctors out of the room. After done talking I'll leave the castle." suggested Beat.
"That might work!" Richard agreed nodding in approvement.
"I'll go tell the Princess!" Navi said flying out the window.
"I'll carry both of you and 'The Giant' in the cart." stated Malon. She then got up to prep her cart.
Navi flew over the walls and went into the small garden that Zelda spent most of her time in. Great she's here, Navi thought to herself. She flew to Zelda and informed her of the plan.
"That's an impressive plan. Oh, I should tell you, the sages are worried."
"About Beat?" Navi asked turning green.
"About many things. Yes he's one of the worries, but not the main one. Rauru is dying, Nabooru is dealing with a rebellion caused by Beat's absence, and the seal is weakening on Ganondorf's prison!"
"So, which do we solve first?"
"I suggest we wait until Mr. Grimsley shows up." Zelda said heading indoors. "You may come inside with me." she in invited.
"Thank you Princess."
Beat stood before the horse, stroking it's black mane. Grim's Charge, huh it's got a nice ring to it. He was rather embarrassed that he thought it was ok to name it after himself. He looked to Malon who was moving crates to make room for "The Giant". What was his name again? The Great Damien Demon? Nah, "The Giant" is a better name. "Would you like me to help move those crates? I would hate to see your delicate hands get strained." Beat offered.
"No, just keep the horse calm." Malon replied.
Richard came out leading "The Giant" outside. Apparently the barkeeper let him drink more because he was staggering around. Richard's eyes said "Just roll with it!" and Beat and Malon nodded. It's time to move.
They rode the cart through the town. Malon up front with Beat holding the reigns next to her. Richard in the back making sure their prisoner didn't try anything. Grim's Charge pulled strongly, not even straining itself, much like it's master, Malon thought to herself. She then thought of Epona, she missed her friend. And now Link and Epona didn't even need to be searching.
They reached the gate quickly. The guard let them through, and they continued on their way. They then had to separate Malon taking the cart to the kitchens entrance, the boys taking their prisoner towards the main entrance.
"Good luck." Malon said as they parted ways.
Beat and Richard continued on. Richard in his normal garb, Beat in his pants, with clean bandages around his chest. The knife was tucked in his belt, next to his bag of bombchus. He held his violin case under his arm. Richard guided him and their ticket inside to the entrance.
"Well Richard, It's showtime!" laughed Beat nervously.
