Legend of the Clashing Sisters: The Hyrule Chronicles

Seventh Page

Briefly afterwards, the youths rushed back into the main village to tell the grown ups of their idea to throw a party for me. They were very eager to do so. They got started right away with preparing all of the necessary things for the party. Some prepared sweet treats and delicacies while others decorated the entire village and have set up for their party platters. Zelda went over towards Impa and sent her out to fulfill a special request, one that was brought forth by her and Link.

After much preparation, everyone stood by and waited for what they could not provide. Mayor Bo: "Alright, everything is ready and raring to go, we just need the guest of honor to arrive before we can start the party." Link: "Sure, that shouldn't be a problem. Let's go, Zelda." Zelda: "OK."

They have set off to seek me out, arriving back at the tree house. Zelda seemed most perplexed. Zelda: "Are you sure Glentina is here?" Link: "I don't know, but 1 thing is certain; she has to be close by. This is my house and I feel as though she wouldn't be far away." Zelda: "Yes, I believe that, too." Link: "Glentina!"

I reappeared before them once more. Myself: "You have...called for me?" Zelda: "We have a special surprise for you in the village. Will you come with us?" Myself: "Um...certainly." Link: "OK, let's go."

I followed them back into the main village. Upon my arrival, I was amazed with what I saw. The village was decorated with festive lights as well as a variety of other ornaments. There were tables lined up neatly with the platters arranged beautifully. The main feature to the décor was a large banner stating exactly what the party was meant for: welcoming me to their wonderful village. I was so incredibly astonished that I was in a state of disbelief. Myself: "Is...all of this...for me?" Zelda: "Absolutely." Link: "The people of this village wanted to arrange this party to cheer you up and to give you a place where you won't feel rejected." Mayor Bo: "Glentina, we are so glad to have met you and to have you here in this faire land of Hyrule is a blessing, despite what others may think." Uli: "The hardships that you have endured were far too difficult for us to listen to, so we thought it would be wonderful for us to throw this party to make you happy and to remind you that you are always welcome here." Myself: "But...but...are you all certain of this? The entire land faces an epidemic most disorderly. This be not the time for jubilation." Rusl: "We are well aware of that, Glentina, but there is something you must consider: when times are difficult, we must always be here for one another; it is what gives us our strength. We have endured hardships, too and we were able to survive through those hard times because we always have each other. We want to do the same for you. These 2 wonderful, young people beside you are willing to risk everything for you as well as Hyrule and we won't let them fight this alone. I don't know what we can do, but we will try any means necessary to help you however we can."

I was at a loss of words over the support and devotion of the kind people of the village. I looked back towards Link and Zelda, who smiled back towards me. I then looked back towards the villagers as joyous tears flowed from my eyes. Myself: "My thanks, everyone. I shall...always...appreciate this. I, too, would like to ascertain what you could possibly do to help out." Mayor Bo: "Let's not worry about that, my girl. We'll save that for tomorrow. As for tonight, let us party."

And with that, we commenced with the festivity.

It was a wondrous social gathering indeed. All the townsfolk ate, drank, mingled, danced, they were having a merry time. Meanwhile, I gathered with Link and Zelda as we mingled with one another. Myself: "This is truly wondrous. Did you both arrange this for me?" Link: "Um, no, we didn't come up with this. It was the kids who thought of this idea." Myself: "Really? So it was the youths who wished this for me?" Zelda: "Absolutely. They were worried about you and wanted to arrange all of this to let you know that they care about you." Link: "I also believe that they don't want you to be completely alone, anymore, much like me and Zelda." Myself: "Yeah, I believe that, too." We each smiled at one another. Malbella: "(cackle) Well, this be a most unbefitting occasion for these difficult times." Myself: "Oh, no! Not now!"

Before we foresaw it, my sister and Ganondorf appeared before us. The festivity came to a stand still as the townsfolk panicked from their most unwanted appearance. Malbella: "Throwing a party when your kingdom is in turmoil? You have not been setting a good example for your subjects, faire princess." Zelda: "How dare you tell me how I should handle my kingdom, Malbella, especially since you're the cause all of this chaos!" Malbella: "Am I truly the one who caused all of this anguish or was it the unfavorable decisions of the Royal Family to allow non-natives to live amongst the deserving denizens who should occupy this land only?"

Link and Zelda glared fiercely towards my sister. Malbella: "Either way, it gratifies my purpose as well as my Dark powers. These riots and their spitefulness towards these immigrants have empowered me in ways I have never felt even when I first infused myself with Darkness. It is truly invigorating." Ganondorf: "My dearest Malbella, to see her refreshed with the sensation of malice, it is thrilling." Malbella: "Ah, yes, even dear Ganny is able to feel the enriching power that Darkness can provide. We have developed a kinship this way and it is indeed most enrapturing." Link: "Hearing her say things like that makes me sick to my stomach in more way than 1." Zelda: "I feel the same way." Malbella: "And what do we have here? Could this be the calamitous immigrants that have caused so much despair towards the good people of this faire land?" Rusl: "We haven't caused anything! It was the natives' own unwillingness to accept us that brought forth this unnecessary, self-inflicted misery that they have from us!" Uli: "That's right! We wouldn't have this problem if they weren't so resistant towards us! This is just as much our home as it is theirs." Mayor Bo: "Yeah, and besides, it's not like all natives are truly good and that scoundrel beside you is undeniable proof of that!" Malbella: "Hm...scoundrel, perhaps, but with all the Darkness that flows through me, I have manipulated the hearts of the people to the point where even his crimes no longer vexes them."

Zelda seemed most startled by this. Zelda: "No..." Malbella: "And how easy it was for me to bend those weak-minded fools to my will. As a matter of fact, the Darkness within the hearts of some has enabled myself to cause those unruly individuals to undergo some truly...monstrous metamorphoses." Link: "You didn't!" Malbella: "Oh, but I did and they shall run rampant all over Hyrule, spreading malice and misery wherever they roam and I shall feast upon the Darkness forged from the hearts of the frightened and doubtful. And one by one, they will lose faith in their ruler and all those who support her. (cackle)"

Zelda fell to her knees in despair, Link grew more tense. Malbella continued her cackling as Ganondorf sneered in a most conceded manner. I was at a loss of words. However, 1 brave youth refused to concede to the devastation of my sister's foul deeds. Colin: "You horrible monster!" Malbella: "What is this? A youth be foolish enough to speak to me so rudely?" Colin: "You think you have us beat!?! You think you will have the entire kingdom under your control!?! Well, you're wrong!!" Beth: "I agree with Colin! You may have a group of hopelessly stubborn and whining natives wrapped around your finger, but there are still plenty who are stronger and smarter than those deadbeats!" Ilia: "That's right! Those that are more accepting of us than the intolerant natives are also the bravest of the land; we're also very brave! You can threaten us, you can say all sorts of terrible lies to scare us, you can even destroy as you please, but we will never fear you or turn on those who have made a promise to protect us! So don't even try, you ugly hag!" Malbella: "Wha...what...did you just...call me!?!"

Having been called that offensive name visibly outraged my sister. Malbella: "You insolent brat! You shall pay for your insults with your life!"

My sister unleashed a devastating Dark blast towards Ilia, but I managed to deflect it with my Light shield. Myself: "Stay back, Malbella! I shan't allow you to make these people into any more of your playthings!" Malbella: "Dearest sister, must you hinder my fun again and again? You care not for your own sister that you must stand in the way of that which bestows on to her what she calls true happiness?" Rusl: "You call inflicting misery and destruction true happiness? Wicked people like you don't deserve to delight in any merriment of any kind!" Uli: "Yes, but despite all of the terrible things you have done, your sister still loves you. While most would think it's foolish, we thing it's very touching. Glentina wants nothing more than the welfare of others and she wants the same thing for you, too." Rusl: "Can't you see, Malbella? Not only does she loves and cares for us as much as her own people, but she still cares very much for you as well. Glentina wants her sister back; she wants you back to what you use to have been more than most people would want her to." Malbella: "BAH! SILENCE! I shall not subject to this mind-numbing dribble of Love and compassion for others. Me thinks that the air has become sickly sweet from said notions. You should consider yourselves fortunate that you are needed for me to feast off of the hearts of the intolerant fools who despise you immensely. However, I shall dispose of you when you are no longer of use to me. Enjoy your miserable existence while it shall last. When I am to be rid of all of you, I shall return to do so. Come, Ganny, these non-eternals no longer amuse me."

My sister and Ganondorf faded from sight once more.

Within the aftermath, everyone made a sough of great relief. Zelda: "Well, that was close. I thought they would devastate this place, too." Link: "As great as that sounds, it's not all good news. If what Malbella said was true, then we have a massive problem on our hands." Zelda: "I know, some of our people have been turned into monsters by her twisted influences. At this rate, the problem will spread much faster than we anticipated." Myself: "Must joy always be followed by misery? This horrid curse just refuses to ever cease. Bliss is truly elusive to me."

Ilia walked up towards me and then grabbed on to my hand with both of her own. Ilia: "Glentina, you shouldn't lose hope. Happier times will come for you; they did for us." Colin: "Yeah!" Beth: "Absolutely." Uli: "No matter what happens or how dreadful things get, we must never give up." Rusl: "But of course. It is what's gotten us this far, after all."

Colin walked up beside me, he then gazed up at me. Colin: "We're...counting on you. We always will even when it seems that you can't help us." Talo: "You can do it, Glentina!" Malo: "Yeah, don't let us down or we're all done for." Beth: "We believe in you!"

Their praises filled my heart with warmth and comfort. Their support was truly genuine and consisted of many other heartfelt emotions that I have not felt in many ages. Myself: "I am truly thankful for the support of all of you. I...I am unable to seek out the words that fully portray how gratified I am towards all of you wonderful people." Mayor Bo: "It is alright, lass. You do not need to say anything. We can feel it."

A compassionate moment it was indeed. Shortly, I could sense something that appeared within a short distance. Zelda: "What is it?" Myself: "I...I can sense an aura of Light energy nearby. Hm...could it be...there...that spring?" Link: "The spring? You must be referring to the spirit guardian of the village." Myself: "A spirit...? Hm...so that be the source of the mystic sensation that I have sensed out there. I recall this upon prior to our entry of the village. What could this mean?" Uli: "Perhaps the guardian wishes to speak with you." Mayor Bo: "Go to it, lass, see what it wants from you." Link: "I'm coming, too." Zelda: "So am I." Myself: "Oh, let us forge on."