Ganon looked at the Fierce Deity, and nodded.
“It is best I speak to Daku, he will not believe I live and know what I do unless I show my face.”
Zeruda sighed,
“Back to the sea..”
Rauru spoke up,
“Milady.. may I suggest you use your powers? Since you have been to the island, you can successfully teleport there.”
Zelda nodded,
“I will this once.. I exhausted much of my power during those kidnapping days.. when Daku was serving The Shogun..” she looked at Ganon, “You.”
Raising her hands she created a field of light, rings with runes surrounded her and Ditir. They were then transported to Rito Island.
[Note to readers, I am writing Rinku/Link/Hero of Time from here on]
Rinku had just spoken with Tetra who exclaimed her intent was to remain in port a month. The Hero of Time went to the dock and rested against a wood pillar, when a light formed and appearing beneath rings that levitated luminous and sparkling of golds was Zeruda, who’s hair levitated briefly.
She saw Link who rose, his blue earings glowing from the light that dissipated. She slowly approached in her white and pink Kimono.
“Link..”
The Hero of Time replied,
“Zeruda..”
There was a moment of silence shared between them before The Princess of Hyrule resumed speaking,
“I have come to entreat, to ask you to help my kingdom.. to help me one more time.”
Rinku sighed,
“I sail away.. find a remote island and somehow you come calling..”
Zelda drew closer,
“We have a chance to end the conflict cycle once and for all.. to bring a lasting peace.”
Rinku eyed her with his blue eyes and said,
“Is not that the promise every time I brandish this blade?”
He drew The Master Sword and tossed it at her feet.
“I am weary of it Zelda.. I told you..”
Zeruda picked up the Legendary Blade and rose holding it by the flat and handle.
“This is different.. Ganon has returned as Daku did and this time he is on our side.. there is a Curse, a being named Demise placed on us and all generations.. our only chance to put it to an end is to face Him with all shards of the Triforce.”
Rinku sighed,
“Trusting Ganon.. that is a first.. have you considered he is lying?”
Zeruda nodded,
“I have considered wverything.. do not forget I possess Nayru’s Wisdom. And if there is an ounce of truth to what he says, it is worth dying for.. to end the cycle of conflict and bring peace to our world.”
Link chuckled,
“Nice pitch.. alas I have heard it all before.”
Zelda got on a knee holding the blade up,
“I am asking you.. nay I beg you to help us this last time.. I know what my family did you cannot forgive.. alas I am not those men.. I am Zeruda Hylia! I ask you to take up your sword Knight of Hyrule! Help us defeat this great evil!”
Link turned back and approaching her he said,
“No.. I am done being a hero..”
Zeruda wept,
“We cannot prevail without Farore’s Power!”
Link held out his hand, a glowing triangle appearing on his gauntlet knuckle,
“Then take it! Cut my arm off and seize the power!”
Zeruda dropped the Master Sword and buried her eyes in her gloved hands, making them wet with tears.
