Twilight Aftermath

Chapter 19: Zelda's Plan

Everyone seemed astounded. All of this was because of someone breaking the link between two different dimensions. "Being with Midna made Link eternally happy. I'd even go as far to say that he fell in love with her. That strong will to see her again is what drove Link to look for a solution. You need to help him. Link had given up so many things for this kingdom. It makes sense to see him wanting something for once. Just one thing. Is that too greedy?" Telma processed all of the information. "I see and he has every right to think so." Zelda nodded. "He is probably heading for the Arbiter's Grounds in Gerudo Desert. That was when he saw Midna last time. But...it is difficult to get to the Arbiter's Grounds." I raised my hand. "A fortress. Yes. I know. Sandrekta Fortress is high in stature and very difficult to break into, though if we went in there with an army..." Zelda immediately stopped my thought. "No, we can't start another war in western Hyrule. I promised my people and we are still recovering from the Twilight Invasion. To go on in a full-headed blow like that would be hasty."

"Then, what should we do?" I asked. "We should gather our allies and disperse them ourselves. We may be able to despise of them at their core. With an army, that fortress was made to defend against enemy armies so it is meant for war. However, with fewer in number, it will be simpler." I looked at Telma. "Agreed. We have to be extremely careful though as we are going through a desert. I trust you'll have supplies?" Zelda nodded. "Of course. Just enough to plod us through." Auru raised his hand. "How will we get there? Every road is blocked off." Zelda immediately answered as if she already knew what he was going to ask. "I have knights in the Faron Province. They'll be able to destroy one of the blocked pathways with a cannon. It will be guarded but alas, that is what the cannon is for. We will not only destroy the blockade but our enemies chance of survival. With their defense gone, they'll drop. You should all take a break. You're always welcome to stay here. I'll have bedrooms prepared for you. I will go now and write letters to our allies." She stood up and left the room.

It was then, that something horrible came to my mind. "Mother!!!" I thought aloud. Shad put his hand on my hand. "Are you okay?" He asked. "I'm fine. I just remembered that my father wanted to attack Sandrekta Fortress. As Telma should know." She nodded. "But, Sandrekta soldiers attacked the Hidden Village before he got a chance. For all we know, his family could be in that fortress." Shad looked at me with a loving smile. "You should tell that to Zelda. Well, everyone has one main priority. Find Link and get into the Arbiter's Grounds. We can find your family while we secretly invade Sandrekta Fortress." It sounded like a plan. Invade, Rescue, Reach. "Plan IRR. Invade the fortress, Rescue my family, Reach the Arbiter's Grounds." It was a plan.