1st installment of the VGNU.
The birth of a Legend, the fall of a God, the rise of a Demon.
This is the beginning of the great tragedy of Hyrule and it's people, and the dangers that will torment them through the ages.
(Originally published 2017)
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"Link! ... Link! Please, wake up!"
"Wake up buddy!"
Slowly, Link's vision came back to him, and he found himself staring up at the ceiling of the Sealed Temple. Zelda and Groose were by his side, watching over him, concern turning to excitement as they saw him waking.
As Link propped himself into a sitting position, Zelda tackled him, nearly knocking him over again. "Link!"
"Ow," Link gasped. "Wha-what happened?"
Impa looked down at him from the steps to the Gate of Time. Her arms were crossed as usual, but the familiar look of scorn on her face was replaced by a proud look. "You bested him," she said. "Just as I knew you would. Congratulations."
Link leaned back against the pillar. "So... that's it?" he asked quietly. "It's finally over?"
Groose gave a hearty laugh. "Nice job you two," he chuckled, starting to walk away. "You guys were totally amazing in this little adventure I like to call The Legend of Groose!" he stopped and waved away the thought. "... That's a little joke," he laughed, but to himself he said; "Though I may write that down..."
"Joke or not," Impa said. "Your contributions to our efforts were heroic. You have my thanks."
"Aww, well, you know..." Groose shuffled awkwardly. "Just glad I could make myself useful. I'm happy things turned out okay."
Groose turned back to Link and Zelda. "Hey, so things look pretty sewn up here," he started. "What do you guys say? Ready to head back to our own time? Grannie was really worried about you two. We don't want to keep the old girl in suspense too long."
Link nodded, but as he was helping Zelda get back on her feet, Fi ejected from the sword.
She looked at Zelda, bowing. "Hylia, your grace," she said. "Or perhaps you prefer "Zelda." It pleases me to know you are safe."
Fi looked away, not looking at anyone before suddenly turning her attention to Link. "... Link, I must speak to you."
Link let go of Zelda's hand and followed Fi to the back of the Temple, by a pedestal in the ground. It was in the chamber where Zelda had concealed herself in crystal, through the doors of the Sealed Temple that the old woman always guarded.
"Link," Fi said. "You have successfully protected the Goddess reborn and defeated Demise, fulfilling you role as the hero of legend. My purpose here is complete. Therefore I ask you to dissolve our arrangement as Master and Servant." She hovered behind the pedestal. "Drive your sword into the pedestal behind you, and I will return to the sword to enter a sleep without end."
