Legend of the Clashing Sisters: The Hyrule Chronicles

Sixth Page

Within the short passing of time, the good townsfolk became more and more acquainted with me. They introduced themselves one by one with the addition of them exchanging their sad stories with my own. They have indeed been most considerate towards me. Uli: "It is apparent that you have been through so much; even a mystic being who has lived as long as you should not ever have to bear something so terrible." Myself: "Yes, however, it is all thanks to Link and Zelda that these dreadful happenings within my life span seem so far away. I have been feeling much better." Uli: "Well, that's good to hear." Ilia: "Glentina?"

Soon enough, my attention has turned towards Ilia. Myself: "Hm? What is it, Ilia?" Ilia: "Your sister, Malbella, she wasn't always this terrible, was she?"

I shook my head. Myself: "No...she was once kindred to me, loving and kind, we were always truly close, but her lust for power has warped her disposition immensely." Ilia: "That's terrible. It must have been so hard for you to watch her make such a terrible change." Myself: "Yes, although she has done an immeasurable amount of terrible things, I still love my sister and I desire to have her returned to whom she once was. However, should she truly be lost to Darkness, I will concede to that without question." Ilia: "That...that's so sad..." Myself: "Not verily. The sadness of losing those I once loved can be replaced by the joy of gaining new ones. Link and Zelda shall always be here for me should I truly lose my dearest Malbella to Darkness forever." Link: "Yes, that is true." Ilia: "That...that's wonderful. I think that's truly inspiring."

Her words were truly touching. Link and I exchanged content looks with one another. Just then, I sensed out something I did not anticipate. Link: "What is it, Glentina?" Myself: "I...I can sense the Triforce of Wisdom arriving within the village." Link: "What? Zelda is here? Where exactly do you sense her?" Myself: "This way."

We left for directly outside the main village next to the tree house. There, Link and I immediately spotted Zelda, who was startled to see us right away. Link: "Zelda?" Zelda: "Oh! Link! Glentina!" Link: "What are you doing here? I thought you were still going to be at the castle." Zelda: "I...I needed to get away. All the turmoil within the town, it's just too much. I decided to come here to clear my mind so that I can think of a solution to this mess with more clarity." Link: "What about Impa or the rest of the people at the castle?" Zelda: "Don't worry; they know what to do during my absence. As for Impa? She came with me to guard the entrance to the forest. She's making sure none of those xenophobic vandals attempt to trespass here again." Myself: "I have heard much about this from these kind villagers. The natives of this faire land have been most malevolent towards these good folks. What be their discordance with them? They are all but those who would induce malice towards others; I perceive them to be none of the sort the best to my comprehension." Zelda: "You are right, Glentina. It's just...the people who always lived here are scared of them disrupting the tranquility and good fortune of this kingdom. They are fearful that bringing outsiders from other places to this land will cause that disruption. Overtime, there suspicion of these immigrants led to rejection towards them as well as distrustfulness towards me and my loyal subordinates." Myself: "It was the Royal Family that established the manifestation and settlement of these immigrants within the land, correct?" Zelda: "Yes, that is true. My father, the King of Hyrule, took it upon himself to help these people."

Zelda indeed seemed most despondent. Zelda: "They were refugees from a far off land ruled by a malevolent tyrant. Their entire homeland was used up greatly until it was reduced to a barren and lifeless wasteland. Plagued by a famished and callous lifestyle of...barely surviving, they were forced to leave their homes. The people of this village were amongst those that were lucky; everyone else didn't make it. They've wondered aimlessly until they arrived here in Hyrule. My father took notice of their arrival and upon hearing their sad tale, took pity on them and decided to let them live here." Myself: "Yes, I have...read their hearts. They display much agony towards their disheartening past. To think all of Hyrule would show mercy to these good folk upon hearing of their tale of such plight." Link: "I thought so, too. Unfortunately, a few too many of the natives weren't as merciful as the king. Eventually, we learned the hard way just how accurate that truly was."

For a time, Link and Zelda remained wordless as did I. As I read their hearts; I was able sense much pain they have felt from all that they have mentioned to me.