Before Twilight

Chapter 18: Creating the Seal

Zelda's P.O.V

When I returned to Rusl's home the sun was just setting behind the great grassy hills of Ordon. It was a beautiful sight. I couldn't help but marvel at it. 

"There you are!" Uli exclaimed from the front porch of her home.

I smiled and waved at her. 

She seemed slightly panicked and I approached her. 

"What's the matter?" I inquired.

"Well we hadn't seen you since yesterday afternoon and with what's been going on we assumed the worst."  She explained. 

"I apologize Uli I didn't mean to cause you any distress, especially in your condition! It can't be good for the baby." I apologized. 

Uli chuckled before giving me a quick hug. 

"Oh trust me stress is nothing to me now! After being married to Rusl and having Colin nothing fazes me anymore." She laughed. 

"Have you looked at the fields?" I asked. 

"Yes they all seem to be in perfect condition! I wonder what caused it?" She mused. 

I opened my  mouth to explain but she quickly cut me off.

"Why don't we go in and start working on dinner? I've just come back from the shop in town and purchased some pumpkin soup!" She explained. 

"Sounds wonderful." I stated as she turned to open the front door. 

Uli opened the door to find that Rusl and Link were sitting at the kitchen table. 

They both appeared deep in conversation before we entered the room. 

Link's eyes met mine as I entered the kitchen. He stood up and nodded his head in acknowledgement. Rusl chuckled in amusement. 

"So Link told me that the two of you went on an adventure last night?" Rusl inquired. 

"I wouldn't call it that." I stated firmly. 

Link appeared to deflate at my comment. 

"You didn't have fun?" Link questioned. 

I narrowed my eyes at him and shook my head no. 

"There is dark magic in Hyrule and I am not sure if we are safe from it. " I explained. 

Rusl straightened. He knew that what I was speaking about was of the upmost importance. 

"You two came across Moblins in the woods?" Rusl inquired.

"Correct." Link answered. 

"And a Diababa." I added. 

Uli seemed distressed as she protectively touched her pregnant belly. 

"There is no threat to us here Uli. " Rusl explained.

"We have Link and Sheik to thank for that." He added. 

"Such creatures as those don't exist." Uli stated. 

"I thought the same. "Link sighed. 

"We need to ensure that the people of Ordon are safe. " I emphasized. 

Rusl nodded his head in agreement. 

"I agree." Link stated. 

"I will speak to Mayor Bo about the situation. In the mean time we need the gates to be locked 24/7. No one unannounced will enter or exit Ordon until we deem it safe. " Rusl explained.