4th installment of the VGNU.
In a time of peace and prosperity in the Hyrule Kingdom, a new evil awakens.
The fate of the future rests on the shoulders of a young boy, as history begins to repeat itself.
(Originally published 2018-2019)
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Link, Ezlo, and Melari walked into the forge as Link finished telling what had happened in the mines.
"Oh! You made it back safely!" one of the Forge Picori came running up to them, a few others hurrying quickly behind it. "Fantastic! We were all starting to get worried."
"Your sword is ready!" another said cheerfully. "The boss was just putting the finishing touches on it before he went to find you."
Melari led Link to the table where the newly reforged Picori Blade sat. It was pure white with a copper green hilt, the light of the fires caught in it's reflection.
"Wow," Link mused. "And I thought my grandfather was an impressive blacksmith."
"Aye, but an impressive blacksmith he is to craft a sword as well as he has," Melari said proudly. He patted Link's shoulder. "If you wouldn't mind making a trade, I'd like to keep your blade in my collection."
"Collection?" Link asked.
"Years ago, I started collecting the old swords wielded by the heroes before they were heroes!" he laughed, pointing to an ancient training sword hung on the cave wall. Link had thought it was just a sword and didn't pay it much mind before, but, was it really a hero's blade? "Though, at the moment I only have one," Melari continued. "But yours would make a great addition for all the Minish to see!"
"My grandfather's sword, on display for all the Minish to see?" Link unsheathed his sword, looking at the chips in the steel.
"Besides," Melari added. "You can't very well go carrying around two swords and a shield. It'd just weigh ya down!"
"Fair point," Link agreed. "Besides, I don't think gramps would mind calling this an 'ancient hero's sword'."
He unhooked the sheath from his belt, and carefully sat the sword down on the table. Then he replaced it with the new White Sword's sheath, and held that blade in his hands.
"Good!" Melari exclaimed. "Now, on to more pressing matters." He handed Link's old sword to one of his apprentices and pulled up a stool. "Once you infuse this new sword with the power of the elements, it will become a sacred blade."
"So it isn't right now?" Ezlo asked.
"The forest elder no doubt forgot to tell you this part," Melari laughed. "Crazy old coot..." He shook his head and his expression turned more serious. "But... If you want to infuse the sword, you must go to the elemental sanctuary. It's a strange realm, trapped between two worlds. It is the bridge between the Minish world and the Human world. The doorway to the sanctuary opens only for those both able and willing to see our kind."
"And where is the entrance?" Link asked. "The doorway?"
"You'll find that door hidden within Hyrule Castle," Melari answered. "Once the blade has been filled with the power of the four elements, you should be able to break the curse on your princess."
