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 Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:48 pm
Sunoka felt herself being pulled away from their original position, but shrugged and went on as if nothing had happened. She sighed and shook her head. "Duo, you won't understand this, but I can see more to life without my eyes, than I can with my eyes." She knew it would probably take a while for Duo to realize that not everything in life has to be seen, but she intended to try and make him realize. "I can hear the sounds of the animals, the grass blade blowing in the wind, even the murmur of the trees. Yes, I would like to see such things, but I don't need to. I can see a waterfall with just the sound it makes." It was extremely hard to explain such things, but it was true. Sunoka could could see a wolfos before anyone else even knew it was there.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:16 pm
As time passed, Zelda felt the nurses were fretting too much over her leg. There were at least five of them, all identically dressed, tending to her injury. All of them around her made her feel a tad claustrophobic.
She sat up a little, glancing at the bandages around her right thigh. It still hurt quite a bit, but the red potion she was given was helping ease some of it. "Nurses, I thank you kindly for your help, but please, aid my friends. You've done all you can for me, for now. If I need your help, I shall ask for it."
"Yes, Princess." The one closest to her said, curtsying a little before ushering her fellow employees to other patients.
Finally, a little solitude. Some peace sounded nice. With the cat out of the bag, Ganondorf would likely cease to plague hers and her friends' minds with the horrible dreams. Zelda turned on her left side (so she wouldn't put pressure on her leg) and rested her head on the pillow, pulling up the blankets that'd piled up in the corner over her. She fell asleep somewhat happier than earlier, thinking things would be a little easier from here on out.
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"Link is a fool. A complete, ignorant fool. His mistake will be the death of him."
Ganondorf stood in the now-cleaned room where the recent battle had taken place. The bodies were cleared, the pieces of the chandelier carried away. The only three things in the room were himself, another being... And the Master Sword.
A figure was crouched low by the sword, her cloak concealing most of her body. All you could see was her pale knee poking out of the cape, and her black boots pressed against the ground.
"Rise, Lenora."
She did so, pulling back her hood to reveal her face, violet eyes showing no emotion as she did. "I'm ready to carry out the task that has been put upon me. When shall I do the deed?"
"There is another person that will aid you. He goes by Zeradune. Long ago, I'd sent out spies to track down someone who could do what I want done. They found this man, and have been keeping watch of him. The only thing that kept me from doing away with this was that the Master Sword was in Link's possession... Until now."
I hate collaborations... Lenora thought, watching Ganondorf study the sword. "When will he arrive, sir?"
"Any moment, now."
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:15 pm
A strange raven flew into the room and scanned the area. After a while, it cawed and flew back out of the room. No more than a few seconds later, a tall man walked into the room, holding a staff. The raven had perched itself on the man shoulder. "I believe you called me?" He had a deep voice, as if he was a shaman. His skin was an odd, grey-like color, and his eyes were white. Long, white hair hung down to his chest, with, what looked like, horns sticking out of his head. Though, the hair covered them, so it was hard to tell.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:29 pm
Tenebre had clambered up the stairs in time to see the newcomers.
"Fresh meat...I could use someone to practice my tortures. Will they be going into the dungeon?"
He eyed them the way a child eyed snacks, just waiting his parent's permission to snack on them.
Michael was sitting on the steps, awaiting for the others to be done. He was sure he had made an account of all of Mona's injuries, but it was always good to double-check. But why was he so concerned? What about Zelda, her legs torn, or Sunoka, her stomach pierced? More emotions? Or was it something deeper? He decided to deal with it later. Now, he needed to think of ways of getting home. But if he knew how, would he leave right then, leave his friends all alone? Maybe that should also be saved for later. He decided to report on what he had seen, knowing that every one of his superiors and even inferiors (if there were any) would want to know what it was like in an alternate universe, possibly in another time too.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:33 pm
"Ah. Zeradune. Just in time. Zeradune, meet Lenora. Lenora, Zeradune. You two will be working together for a short while. And Tenebre, these are allies."
Lenora said nothing, she just studied the newcomer and Tenebre, wondering what races they belonged to. They were strange, indeed.
"We must make haste. Link will realize what's missing very soon." Ganondorf said. "Zeradune, I assume the messengers told you of the plan. If not, Lenora will explain. Now both of you, go. Carry out the task as quickly as possible and report back here to tell me the results."
Lenora gingerly picked up the Master Sword, bowing to Ganondorf. "We will return soon." She left the room, not even glancing at Zeradune as she spoke. "Let's go, while it is still nightfall."
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:42 pm
Zeradune nodded and followed after Lenora. He glanced at Tenebre, then continued onward. "Unfortunately, the messengers did not dare to approach me. They simply said that a man, named Ganondorf required my assisstence, then left. So, no, I do not know of the plan." His family of ravens had pecked one of the messengers to death, and the others had ran for their lives after giving him the brief message.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:11 pm
The two stepped outside the gates of Ganondorf's domain, out of earshot of anyone. A couple horses had been set up for them already by a couple servants. Lenora approached one of them, a black Arabian with an angered look in its eyes. She slipped the sword into the pouch on the side of the saddle, shutting it tight, then hopping on. "We're destroying this sword, and hiding the pieces. That's what we're doing." In attempts to calm the horse, she started stroking its mane.
"Hey, Michael." Mona said softly, shuffling her feet at the edge of the steps before plopping down next to him. "Goodness, those nurses knew exactly what to do. Turns out I did bruise my ribcage, that's why it was harder to breathe. I'm feeling one hundred and ten percent again after drinking a red potion. I'm glad they had those at the ready. Are you feeling alright?"
Immediately Ganondorf left the room, rushing to his study and the glass crystal that showed him what was going on in Hyrule. He zoned in on Lenora and Zeradune, seeing them getting ready. Then he looked at the medical wing of the castle, seeing Zelda asleep. A grin spread across his face, an idea popping into his head. He concentrated hard, the triforce insignia burning with the power he possessed. Suddenly he relaxed and smiled, watching Zelda begin to stir.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:18 pm
Zeradune climbed up on a horse and made him stand next to Lenora. "I don't see why a simple sword needs to be destroyed, but is makes no difference to me. I was promised the possibility of bloodshed, and that's all I am here for." He grabbed the reigns and waited for Lenora to lead the way.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:31 pm
"Honestly... I don't either. It's a sword... But its apparently important, and it gets me the help I need, so I am content with it. Let's go. Ganon wants us a little farther away from here when we break the sword."[ As Lenora was about to move forward, she spoke again. "I hope you have proper weaponry to break this thing, because all I have are daggers and some arrows." She scanned the horizon. "Everything's so dead here... I was thinking we could go into a forest... Nonetheless, let's head about half a mile away from here. Maybe there's some jagged rocks around here that can help us snap it." Finally, she pulled on the reins and the horse jolted forward, slowly coming to a steady gallop. Lenora assumed Zeradune was behind her.
"What is this place... ?"
Zelda looked up, seeing a small hole above, where sunlight trickled through. It was the only light. Everything else was dark, save for a lit torch in the corner. She felt around for something to light, until she came across a jar of Deku sticks. Picking one up, she headed over to the torch and lit the end of the stick. "That's a little better."
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:38 pm
Zeradune followed after Lenora, then looked at his raven. He muttered something in a different language and watched as the bird flew off. After a little while, he looked up at Lenora again. "Duract says, there are some jagged rocks further up ahead." The raven came flying back and landed on Zeradune's shoulder again. He muttered something again and the bird cawed, as if it was being praised.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:46 pm
Tenebre felt a bit angry for not being involved. But he knew not to interfere or there could be consequences. Maybe he should try to take out the extra factors.....factors that weren't part of the original plan who needed to be taken out. He opened a portal and stepped through.
Michael suddenly turned and backed away from Mona a bit before relaxing. He felt relieved that Mona was feeling much better for some reason...
"I am alright. My nanites have done most of the immediant repairs and my body can do the rest, so my body is well. I do not understand this 'red potion'. The nurses prescribed some to me, but no matter how much they gave me it did not seem to work. I believe it is directly linked to your bodies, that it only reacts when you or others from here drink it. But why are you concerned for me?"
Michael was used to being told he had to take care of himself. He didn't really know what to say when someone seemed concerned for him.
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Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:02 pm
"Who's Duract?" Lenora called back, not noticing the bird. Either way, she did see the rocks on the horizon.
Her horse skidded to a halt as they approached the jagged formation. "Whoa now, easy girl." Lenora cooed, hopping off the horse and fishing a carrot out of one of the pockets on the saddle. She held it out to the horse, watching it eat the treat out of her palm. Expressionless, she pulled the sword out of the other pouch and handed it out to Zeradune. "Here. I don't possess proper equipment to break this. Ganondorf said the more pieces the better." She leaned against a tall rock, watching the man look at the Master Sword.
"I'm concerned because I care about you, Michael. You're my friend, and I don't want my friends hurt." Mona folded her arms and looked forward. "I don't like seeing other people in pain, to be honest. Well, obviously no one does. But it's unnerving to know that someone nearby is suffering."
In front of Zelda was a large map. Six locations on it glowed brightly. She attempted to look closer, but the text was faded and blurred. "Is something behind it...?" Zelda reached out to see if she could tear away the old map, but instead she was warped to a new location. Like the other room, everything was pitch black, save for a spotlight on a pedestal with... The Master Sword?
Tentatively, Zelda stepped towards it, grabbing the hilt of the sword, and again she was warped to a new location, in the same room, with the Master Sword on the pedestal again. Yet, she held the sword in her hand. Again she went towards it and grabbed the sword, and the process repeated.
"What is going on?"
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:56 am
Zeradune took the sword and looked at it for a bit. He suddenly stabbed the sword into one of thr rocks and inspected it a bit closer. He slowly took hold of the hilt and tugged slightly. "Duract." With that one word, the raven quickly began pecking near the part where the sword meets the hilt. After a few minutes, Zeradune pulled the hilt off and tossed it over to Lenora. "One part off." Then, he began inspecting the enitre blade part.
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:04 pm
For some reason, Michael got a good feeling when she said she cared about him.
"If you are referring to my skin, my body has replaced the lost epidermis already. Humans lose the kind of layer I lost in almost the same amount of time, so it was nothing serious. But..."
Michael felt almost scared to say it, but it was irrational why. And why was he being so open to Mona?
"When I was...with Tenebre...in the cell...he did things to me that he designed to not just affect me physically but mentally too...I still feel as if something inside me was lost...and I will never get it back...I believe the term is...innocence?"
Michael looked down, still feeling disgusted with himself. Tenebre had turned him into something that made him attack his friends. He couldn't ever forget that, and not just because of his mechanical parts.
"I do not understand why I feel these...emotions suddenly. I couldn't feel them before. Do you think it has to do something with this world?"
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 1:22 pm
Link ignored the nurses as they blabbed away about what he should avoid doing. Oh, he knew all right. He should have avoided that last blow from Ganondorf. And, he should have kept the Master Sword in his grip.
As soon as he had realized that the sacred weapon was not in its sheath, he began cursing under his breath, trying not to freak anyone out. Especially Zelda, who was sleeping in a bed somewhere.
***
Sarri walked back into the medical wing with a few nurses tagging behind her, very quiet and a little wary of the irritated girl. She was beginning to feel more like her old self, and that involved her hatred of the medical wing.
She was sporting a new tunic, grey-green in color with the symbol of the royal family embroidered on the backside. She felt the linen bandages rub against the now sore gashes, making her even more irritated. When she reached the room in which the rest of the group was in (basically) she leaned against the door-frame on her good, unmarred shoulder, ignoring the nurses as they tried to convince her to lay down. She wanted to make sure that everyone else was alright.
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