The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule's Hope

Chapter 52: A New Form of Evil, Part 2

"Seared steak, just as my pops likes it!" Koli smiled, serving slices of steak for the team, "Fresh with a side of Hylian tomatoes and garnished with Hyrule Herb! Voila!"

"How are you feeling, starlight?" Aya asked. "I'm doing better," Rhiannon sighed, "all this hunting and nearly dying has opened my appetite!"

"Well, what do we say when food is served?" Zelda asked. "Thank you for this meal!" the gang exclaimed in unison. Out of a corner of the dining room, Mineru observed as everyone ate. She missed the feeling of sitting down at the table during dinner time. "Koli! This is really good!" Dori exclaimed. "Thanks!" Koli smiled.

"Are you sure about this?" Ganondorf asked. "Very sure, sire," Avel nodded, "the streets of Hateno Village are clear, milord! You should be good!"

After briefly hesitating, Ganondorf followed Avel into Hateno Village—just as he said, there was no one in sight. The streets were desolated as everyone slept. The moonlight would project Ganondorf's massive shadow on the cobblestone and the walls of some houses. At last, they reached the moat bridge. "She lives here?" Ganondorf inquired. "Yes, milord," Avel nodded, "I am sure Princess Rhiannon will understand."

Once again, Ganondorf hesitated momentarily before walking across the bridge. He knocked at the door nervously. "Huh?" the gang gasped. "Who could it be so late?" Zya asked. "I'll answer," Daron said, putting down his fork and walking towards the door. His heart dropped when he saw who was on the other side when he opened. "Is Princess Rhiannon here?" Ganondorf asked. Fearfully, Daron slammed the door shut. "Who was it?" Zelda asked. "Gah... Guh... Ga..." Daron stuttered, trying to contain his shock, "G... Gah..."

"Come on!" Aya exclaimed angrily, "Spit it out already!"

Daron gulped before speaking. "G... G..." he stammered, "...Ganondorf!"

The gang gasped as Rhiannon sprinted out the door. Ganondorf gasped as the princess pounced over him. "Rhiannon! Stop!" Zelda exclaimed. In a fit of rage, Rhiannon tried to impale Ganondorf's head with both blades. "Princess! Stop!" Avel cried. "You big bastard!" Rhiannon bellowed as her eyes began to glow, "You have balls to come and show up at my house!"

"Get him, Rhia!" Dori exclaimed. "Yeah! Get him!" Koli echoed. Rhiannon tossed her swords to the side and began punching Ganondorf as hard as possible. She would grunt angrily with every hit she delivered. "Rhiannon! Stop!" Avel tried to hold her back. Ganondorf tried to crawl away before the princess freed herself, returning to the carnage. "How does this feel, bastard?!" she roared, slamming his face against a nearby rock, "Not so strong anymore, huh?! Where's your little wife?! Don't be shy! Bring her out! Come on out, Ratna! I got plenty for you too!"

She delivered a kick at Ganondorf's side on the same spot where she had been stabbed earlier. "Princess! Enough!" Avel came between them. "Get out of the way, Avel!" Rhiannon exclaimed, "I'm about to teach the Demon Bastard a lesson!"

"Ganondorf lost his powers!" Avel shouted, making the rest of the RhiGang come out, "He's powerless and weak! Ratna stole his powers and tried to kill him!"

Rhiannon gasped as her eyes returned to normal. "I-Is that true?" she asked. "Ratna..." Ganondorf groaned, "...she turned against me... she backstabbed me... and she stole my powers..."

The weakened Demon King would whimper in pain. "Whoa, this is crazy!" Aya exclaimed, "Ganondorf has no powers anymore?!"

"Did Ratna backstab you or did you backstab her?" Dori asked. "She does seem like the type of woman to not take treason lightly," Daron added. "Ratna has become a monster," Avel explained, "she calls herself the Succubus Queen now."

"In par with the Demon King, I see!" Rhiannon giggled. "Rhiannon! This is serious!" Zelda exclaimed, "Without his powers, the balance of the Triforce will be lost!"