The Legend of Zelda: Goddess of Secrecy

Mini Boss 15 - Resurrected Gerudo Leader Bahadur

...into the room that waited beyond. As the last of them made their way into the chamber, the door slammed shut behind them. The room seemed to be lit, yet at the same time, an uneasy shadow hung over it that blocked the source wherever it was.

In the half light, Link looked around, trying to get his bearings as best he could in the poor lighting. It was some sort of training room, that was all he could tell. Armor and weapon stands were pushed aside at the edges of the room, dust and cobwebs clinging to them. Possibly for Sages and Guardians. With the kind of creatures drawn to this place, he could imagine it would be a requirement for any who remained in these halls long.

Large portions of the walls, the ceiling, and the floor were all glass, though large stone slabs prevented lighting coming in through the windows. Link thought it might be a little unnerving to be training over the floor when it was uncovered. That would be a massive drop down, though he supposed the purpose was to provide a good view around the temple. Possibly to hone the more magical elements of the Spirit Well's supervision.

Alex trembled for a moment, before hiding behind Parijan. Parijan tightened her grip on her swords and stepped forward towards Link. "What do you think is in here?"

Link didn't have time to answer. The shadow began to condense and light ebbed weakly into the room. Alex screamed and fled from the room. A figure formed in the middle of the room. Link drew the Master Sword once more as a woman appeared in front of them.

Parijan asked, "That's not—It's not possible!"

"I believe it is," Endeavor answered grimly. "The same spirit who cause so much pain here. Is that not you, Bahadur, the Sand Goddess?"

The figure chuckled. "So you've heard of me. Interesting, I've never known an outsider to be so intelligent. Though it makes little difference. You all will die here for your impertinence." She took a deep breath in before releasing it. The shadowy figure began to grow more distinct. The familiar angular features common of the Gerudo appeared with olive skin and amber eyes. A flowing, red dress covered the woman as she clung to her tall staff. "My army gains strong generals today. Good...the sooner we break that pathetic worm the better."

Parijan snarled, taking a fighting stance. "You're not going to touch Dabir."

"Oh, and what is your word worth? I am a Dragmire, and I only value the word of my line's head," Bahadur replied. "Unfortunately, you are not Nazirah—"

"Nazirah is dead," Endeavor corrected. "You are speaking with her successor."

Bahadur took a step back and studied Parijan for a moment. "You? You defeated Nazirah? How?"

"With these," Parijan growled, brandishing her blades.

"How unfortunate, but I cannot believe that this was a fair fight," Bahadur answered. "Prove yourself then. Face me in mortal—"

It was Daniel this time, "You sure do a lot of talking for a dead person."

Bahadur sneered, ire turned on Parijan. "And you call yourself Gerudo. Traveling in the company of not one, but two Hylians. What has my bloodline come to?" Bahadur spat in disgust. "So be it. There still lives a male. Through him the line with continue, but through you. You will die here."

"I'd like to see you try," Parijan returned.

With that, the figure broke into shadow again. Link raised his shield, scanning the room and backing up towards the wall. He wanted to be able to defend himself against whatever came their way. He'd been in a close room with low visibility before. Memories of his battle with his shadow version flashed to mind. That seemed like years ago now.