My Inner Life: Chapter 15 - A Newfound Power
ZeldaQueen: Well folks, as you all may recall, Dark Link was killed in an extremely improbable though predictable use of deus ex machina, by way of the Sue setting herself alight and burning him up. Now as you know, I'm saving all ranting for this chapter, since this is the chapter were it's all properly explained. Midna and Ganondorf are still here and they've helped me tie Link to a chair, since we're fairly sure that the contents of this chapter will send him into a frothing rage. So, time to get started!
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Chapter 15: A Newfound Power
A newfound power
Midna: It was the power of canon. It drove the Sue right out
Emerging from the Water Temple, Link and I ascended from Lake Hylia and into the bright sunlight. The storm had stopped and all was quiet. We held onto each other as we made our way to our horses. Midnight Star and Star Dancer had found themselves some grass to gnaw on that had pushed its way up threw the snow.
ZeldaQueen: Wait, what? How long were they in that freaking temple? Wasn't it the snow storm of the century when they went in? How the freak would snow have pushed its way up so soon?
We pushed our way threw
All: "THROUGH"!
the deep snow and up to our awaiting horses.
Link: You know, they just left their horses out in a snowstorm for an undetermined amount of time. Bad caring skills there
Link helped me into my saddle,
ZeldaQueen: Because she's freaking useless!
then he removed the Iron Boots and replaced them with his regular ones,
Link: Wait, my fictional counterpart only took of the Iron Boots then? Which means what, that I had them on the entire time I was in the dungeon? Well good gravy, no wonder I had trouble fighting Dark Link! Thanks for the lobotomy there, Sue
buckled the Master Sword back around his back, fastened his saddlebags,
Ganondorf: By the Triforce, will you end this sentence?
then mounted Midnight Star. Looking back at me one last time he smiled. "Oh by the way my love, I managed to retrieve these." Raising his hand he held up my Phoenix Circles.
ZeldaQueen: Which we know absolutely nothing about, but heaven forbid the Sue give up anything
I looked at him with a smile then took the weapon and fastened it to my belt. Then I nodded I was ready, I glimpsed back at the lake one last time before we booted our horses in the legs and headed for home leaving the Water Temple behind.
Midna: Did she go mute or something? Can't she, you know, say she's ready or "thank you" or anything?
Link: If she did go mute, bonus for us. At least we won't have to hear any more of her calling my counterpart "my love"
When we reached home, we dismounted and ushered the horses back into the stable.
ZeldaQueen: You know, that's the second time she's used the word "ushered" to describe putting away the horses. Can't she just say they lead them back in?
Ganondorf: Nonsense, woman! That is far too simple for the likes of her
Then we went into the house. After we walked, in I saw Ruto sitting by the fire with our little son. When she looked up at us, her eyes grew big with shock.
Midna: (Ruto) "Oh no, I was right! The Sue is real!!!"
Oh my Goddesses…what the hell happened to you two?"
ZeldaQueen: Forgot your opening quote there
Removing the tattered Zora Tunic, I staggered to the couch and sat down. "We got the shit beat out of us." I replied darkly.
Link: I'm sorry, did I just hear her wrong? People in Hyrule do not say "we got the shit beat out of us", no matter what the circumstances
Midna: I've heard you say it
Link: But not when I'm in Hyrule!
I watched as Link removed his damp cloak and scabbard then staggered over to the couch and sat down beside me. "Got the shit beat out of you…by who?!" Ruto questioned again with worry and shock.
ZeldaQueen: First of all, stop using that phrase. Link's right, it honestly doesn't fit in with the flowery, old fashioned speak you were using before. Second of all, stop making Ruto fawn over you.
Ganondorf: Indeed, she's a Sage! She was one of seven that imprisoned me! I highly doubt that your laughable exploits would earn more than a giggle from her
I looked directly into the Zora's concerned eyes. "It's a long story Ruto, are you up to it?" She nodded back in response.
ZeldaQueen: (Sue) "Tck, as if you'd be up for anything of mine. Still, I need an audience..."
After we explained about our terrifying experience inside the Water Temple, Ruto's eyes stared at us in pure shock. "Oh my Goddesses…Jenna you have powers over the elements?" Ruto said with shock in her voice.
Link: She was just told that a "terrifying" monster apparently had risen from the dead for no reason and knocked us to kingdom come and the first thing she asks about is the Sue's powers? Shoot me now!
"I'm not sure, I have no memory of the events Link described to me. The last thing I remember, I was being knocked into the tree after Dark Link broke threw
All: "THROUGH"!
my defenses. But Link said I destroyed his counter part inside a Hugh energy ball."
Midna: A what energy ball?
Ganondorf: I believe she means "huge energy ball"
ZeldaQueen: Nonsense, have a look
ZeldaQueen: There he is, using his golden magic wand to create an energy ball off to the left
I sighed shaking my head. "I still don't understand it, I never had powers like that before."
Link: That's because the plot never demanded them before
"Maybe they were dormant until now." Ruto added.
Ganondorf: Another Sue groupie. Lovely
"It's a possibility." Link said. "Hummm…you have a point, but I wonder what could have activated it." I responded skeptically
Link: THE PLOT DEMANDED IT!
"Maybe it was activated threw the immense anger, you experienced when Dark Link attacked you." Link said as he took a sip of his honey tea.
ZeldaQueen: "Honey tea"? Ha! I love how it sounds like they're just sitting around at a tea party, calmly discussing how Jenna apparently can control the elements. "I say old chap, what do you suppose caused your wife to set herself on fire in such a manner?" "I don't know, perhaps it was because of the evil shadow monster she was fighting. I'll have another cup of tea with two lumps and no cream, if you don't mind. Cheerio and pip-pip!"
I pondered the thought, wondering if that could be what happened, but it still sounded too farfetched.
Midna: Okay, so she believes that she can control the elements but the thought that she activated it with anger is too silly?
"I think I should go see Princess Zelda tomorrow. Maybe she can help answer this." I said as I looked at Ruto.
Mida: Since the princess is now the Sue's pep-squad and only lives to serve her
"Well I think that's a wise decision, maybe she can help." Ruto said as Link nodded in agreement.
Ganondorf: And they have been brainwashed into mindless slaves. Sue-mind control is far stronger than anything I could manage
Looking over at Link, his eyes seemed to glow with anticipation.
All: SHUT UP ABOUT THE GLOWING
For a moment I was able to read his mind threw
All: "THROUGH"!
them, only to have the connection break.
ZeldaQueen: We're sorry, the number you tried to dial is not available. Please try again never
"Well it's been a long day.
Midna: *sings* "And he's thinkin'..."
I'm tired and I want to get cleaned up, lets call it a day."
Link: A-ding-a-ding
I said as I eyed Link over.
ZeldaQueen: And she's horny. Imagine that!
"You can stay here tonight Ruto. I still don't think it would be wise for you to head back to Zora's Domain until morning." I said as I handed Ruto a pillow and blankets. "Thank you kindly." Ruto returned appreciatively as she took the blankets from me and proceeded to make a place for herself by the fire.
Ganondorf: It seems not so much of a kindness as the only decent thing to do. What else, did she think the Sue would turn her out to certain death in the snow?
Midna: Sue fawning. Gotta love it
"I'm going to send Lilly and Navi to sleep down here tonight, if you should need anything, they'll get it for you." I said as Ruto nodded in return.
Link: Wait, weren't the fairies only upstairs to keep warm?
ZeldaQueen: Yes Jenna, let the fairies freeze because you're too lazy to get Ruto anything. How much can they do anyway? They're balls of light!
"Yawn Well I'm heading up, coming Link?" I asked him tiredly.
Midna: I can't believe she actually said "yawn"
"Yes my love, I need to clean up as well." He said as he ascended the stairs behind me.
ZeldaQueen: Oh brother
As I prepared our bath, Link was busy removing the tattered clothes from his body. While I watched the water swell in the tub from the heat, I begun to think of what Link said. The notion that I might have powers over the elements frightened me, since I had no idea if I would even be able to control such power.
Link: *nastily* Don't worry, you'll be able to control it all within minutes. You're a filthy Sue, after all
I just hoped that if I had such power, that I would be able to take control of it.
ZeldaQueen: Whatever. PDORD Count = 68
When the water was ready, I removed my tattered and torn dress, and call for Link to join me. Slipping down into the water, it was a relief to finally remove the dust and dirt from my body. I slipped over to Link and into his muscular arms. I huddled against him as he took the wash rag and begun to clean my wounds and scrub away the dried blood. As I laid there, inside Link's strong arms, I felt secure, felt protected.
Ganondorf: Oh Link, hold me in your manly arms!
Link: BE QUIET!
Midna: Careful what you say. You're going to give millions of shippers nosebleeds
ZeldaQueen: I love how she went from tough buttkicker to fragile "oh woe is me, I'm so glad I have Link to cuddle with". Character development? Who needs it?
Even in light of what befell us that day, I was glad that I went with him. Who knows what might have happened if I didn't. He could have still been prisoner to his evil counter part.
ZeldaQueen: *swells like a bullfrog*
Link: EXCUSE ME?!? WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF YOU DIDN'T COME? NOTHING SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED! I'M PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF HANDLING DARK LINK AND YOU WERE THE ONE WHO TRAIPSED ALONG WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS! THERE IS SOMETHING HORRIBLY WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE!
Though everything that happened that day still haunted me, it haunted my dreams. And that night, was the first night when sleep evaded me.
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 69. That makes no sense
Morning came and the morning sun washed threw the window and into the room. I opened my sleepless eyes and stirred out of bed. I walked over to the crib where our son laid. His sweet little face was so innocent as he slept peacefully in his crib with his fairy Aria snuggled next to him. I reached in and gently brushed my fingers across his soft cheek, smiling to myself as I watched him sleep. "I love you my son." "I don't know what would've happened to you if you lost us." A single tear trickled down my face. "Don't worry my son, the face of death isn't going to keep us away from you." I said as I gently placed a little kiss on his forehead.
Midna: Yeah yeah, we get it, you're being all sentimental and going on about what would become of their spawn if they had died. Like ZeldaQueen said, you're bestest friends with Princess Zelda! The King apparently sees the kid as his grandson, for whatever reason! If anything, your dying would mean that he'd be raised as a prince or something!
Link: For the love of the Goddesses, don't give her ideas!
Rising, I walked over to the other side of the bed where Link was sleeping and knelt down beside him. Taking my hand, I gently brushed his fine blonde hair out from over his eyes and placed my lips close to his. Softly I kissed his firm lips, tasting the honey still on them from the tea he drank the night before. Then a glint caught my eye as he opened his beautiful jeweled eyes. "Hi." I said to him softly. "Hi." He whispered back. "We should head over to the castle soon." I said, kissing him again.
ZeldaQueen: Shorthand version - the Sue and lobotomized Link get all lovey dovey and kiss and she goes on about his "jeweled eyes", which I hate. PDORD Count = 70
Stirring out of bed, Link yawned then got up and went to dress his bandages while I went to check on Ruto and prepare breakfast. Descending the staircase, I saw Ruto's sleeping form on the floor in front of the fire. Glancing around the room, I noticed Lilly and Navi sleeping on the mantel of the fireplace.
Ganondorf: Damnation, Suethor, will you skip such mundane details? I care not what you fix for breakfast!
Softly I called for our fairies. "Lilly, Navi, wake up." Stirring, Lilly looked over at me. Then sleepily she got up and flew over. "Whats wrong Jenna?" She said as she muffled a yawn. "Nothing, I just wanted to know how Ruto was doing. "Did she sleep well last night?" I questioned, concern filling my eyes. "She did just fine, the only thing she asked for in the middle of the night was she needed some water to wet her body, since she had remained too long out of the water."
Link: Apparently Ruto's too incompetent to even get herself some water. I'd imagine that she'd have an easier time washing herself than the fairies
"Is she ok now?" I questioned Lilly.
ZeldaQueen: Wait a second, weren't the fairies given to them to protect them from evil? Why did they go off to battle without them? Isn't what the stupid things are for? See what I said before about those two glitzy twits being useless? All they're used for is servants and babysitters!
Just then, Ruto stirred awake as she sat up, her sky blue eyes watching us. "Morning, how do you feel Jenna?" Ruto questioned as she muffled a yawn. "Still a little sore, but I didn't sleep well, that day is still haunting me."
Ganondorf: And it is your own fault that you charged in there so recklessly, woman. I feel no sympathy
My face faltered as I felt the effects of that day coming back again. Rising and walking over to me, Ruto put a hand on my shoulder, as she sought to give me comfort. "I think it would be wise if you and Link head to the castle soon."
Link: RUTO, STOP FAWNING OVER THE SUE, PLEASE!
The Zora returned with a worried glance. "Maybe your right. But what about you, aren't you still weak?" A look of concern crossed my face as I eyed her over. "Don't worry about me Jenna, I can manage. You and Link have already done enough." Nodding, I hugged the gentle Zora. "Thank you Ruto." I said happily as she smiled back.
ZeldaQueen: "Blah, blah, blah, Ruto's so grateful for no reason since there was pretty much the minimum hospitality offered to her, blah, blah, blah, Jenna is just soo concerned and selfless, BLAH!"
After breakfast, Link and I saddled the horses and headed for the castle. With one last look back, I waved to Ruto as she disappeared into the tunnel leading back to Zora's Domain. "I think we should get going." Link stated as he glanced over at me.
Midna: YES! DO SOMETHING!
I secured Link jr in his portable carrier,
ZeldaQueen: Wait, like a child safety seat?
ZeldaQueen: Those don't exist in Hyrule!
then booted Star Dancer in the legs
Link: The ribs, not the legs!!!
and followed Link. Snow kicked up behind our horse's powerful hooves as they dug into the ground, unearthing it. Leaving the Lost Woods and entering Hyrule field, I saw that snow still blanketed most of everything and a slight winter chill lingered in the air. I felt my body heat up as the cold tingled my senses. Getting nervous, I urged my mare to move faster. I watched as Hyrule castle started to loom over us. Approaching it, the drawbridge lowered and we proceeded to cross. The sound of our horse's hooves made a clopping sound as we crossed the wood bridge.
Ganondorf: To summarize, nothing of any importance occurred
Upon entering the Market Place, I heard it bustling with activity as people went about their daily wares.
Midna: Hmm, you'd think someone would be bothered by two horses riding through the area
We slowed our horses to a trot and headed for the gates to the castle, the sound of their hooves made a clicking sound on the stone pathway as we went. When we reached the first gate, I saw that my good old friend Perrino was on duty.
ZeldaQueen: Ah yes, Perrino I remember him from...what was it, chapter one?
Link: Good to see how she keeps in touch with all of her old friends, huh?
"Hello my old friend how are you?" I called out to him. Smiling back at me he spoke. "Hello Mistress Jenna, I've been fine. Do you wish to see the Princess today?"
Midna: (Guard) "Because we'll just let you waltz in whenever you want"
Nodding in response, he raised the gate and allowed us to pass. "Thanks my friend." I said as we rode past. We went up the small path that lead to the main gate. When we reached it, the guards opened it then went to summon Princess Zelda.
Upon her arrival, she wore a surprised look. "What brought you here in this terrible cold?" She questioned.
Link: The Sue demanded it
"Zelda, we have to talk, it's important." Link said sternly.
Ganondorf: Only because it is about the Sue. Anyone else could go hang
Her expression changing, she called the stable hands to take our horses to the Royal Stable, then led us inside. Then we were taken to the study. Once there, Zelda ordered for the servants to bring refreshments, and warm blankets. Link and I sat down on a cushioned couch while Zelda sat in a chair across from us.
Midna: Yes, because Link and Jenna get better than the princess to sit on!
"So…tell me what is of such great importance that you two came all the way here in the chilling cold with your little son?" Zelda questioned, worry cracking in her voice.
ZeldaQueen: Why did they bring their kid? Couldn't they have had the fairies watch him? And why aren't the fairies here anyway? Aren't they supposed to be keeping an eye on them?
"Its about Jenna, Princess…we had a very….ummm….disturbing encounter in the Water Temple yesterday." Link said solemnly.
Link: "Solemnly" my ass! I wouldn't stutter like that if I was solemn!
"WHAT?!……Water Temple, what were you two doing there?" Zelda cried, her eyes wide with shock.
Ganondorf: What does she care if he went back into one of the tmples?
"It's a long story my friend, do you have time?" I asked. "I have all the time in the world." Zelda replied crossing her arms.
Midna: (Zelda) "For the Sue, anything!"
After we told her about our encounter with Dark Link, and about my supposed control over the elements. I watched as Zelda's eyes widened, pure shock and terror filled into them. "Dark Link…..control over the elements…..Jenna's body on fire!? What the hell…….?" Zelda said in a choked voice.
ZeldaQueen: Zelda would never say "what the hell", even if that concept was in Hyrule. She's a lady of good breeding and doesn't swear like a sailor!
"Zelda my friend, I still don't quite understand it myself. That is why we are here, you being a sage, almost as powerful as Rauru, we thought you could help." I said, then my eyes lowered, turning towards the fireplace and staring down into the flames.
ZeldaQueen: Note to uninformed viewers - Zelda holds a piece of the Triforce, which is the most powerful and holy relic in the land. I think she's a lot more powerful than Rauru, who does freaking nothing during the game!
"If I really have such power…I'm afraid I might not be able to control it."
Link: Good! Set yourself on fire and shut up!
I heard Zelda rustle, then rise and walk over to me. Gently she placed a hand on my shoulder, and I looked up at her, her blue eyes glowing with concern. "Don't worry my friend, we will find out if such power runs threw your veins, and if you do, then I will help you master control over it." Smiling, she looked into my eyes and a wash of calm ran threw me.
Midna: I seriously can't believe how boring this is
I looked back over at Link and establishing a connection between us, I begun to talk to him telepathically.
ZeldaQueen: This isn't Feed. Stop that right now
"Don't worry my sweet love…Zelda knows what she's doing. I have full confidence in her abilities." Link said, his voice floating threw
All: "THROUGH"!
my mind. "I believe you my love, she has always had great abilities."
Ganondorf: At least until the Sue showed up
I just hope that this isn't much on her. " I called back to him.
ZeldaQueen: It really is too much to ask of her to actually trust that someone can keep up with her, isn't it?
"Just trust in her my wife, she knows what she's doing. " Link responded.
Link: YES JENNA, LISTEN TO MY FICTIONAL COUNTERPART!
"I love you Link." I cooed softly into his mind. "I love you too my sweet heart." I felt Link's presence fill into me, as he warmed my body, warmed my soul and at that point I was in peace. "Don't forget my love, I will always be here for you." Saying a few more words we broke our special connection and rejoined the speaking world.
Midna: Where the heck did that come from? Do those two have ADD ?
Zelda, Link and I wrapped ourselves in our cloaks, called Impa to care for little Link,
Link: Because Zelda's guardian has nothing better to do than care for the Sue spawn
then headed out into the palace garden. We walked threw the ankle deep snow and sat down on the marble benches. Link sat next to me, and Zelda across from me. I wrapped my cloak tighter around my body trying to keep out the chill. Then I directed my attention to Zelda.
"First off…we need to establish a connection between you and the power." Zelda finally said.
Ganondorf: Simply leave her in a situation where her powers are all that stands between herself and death. She will master them instantly
"Lets work with the fire element first." "I want you to focus, clear your mind of all thoughts and concentrate on a single flame." She said calmly. I closed my eyes and slowly my mind cleared of all thoughts. I felt the void open up around me, sending me into a darkness. I floated around in the blackness, searching for the flame. I watched, waited, then suddenly I saw a glow as a small flame begun to rise. "Do you see it?" Zelda inquired. "Yes…yes I do." I responded as I watched the flame in my mind slowly start to dance.
ZeldaQueen: Cha-cha-cha!
"Now concentrate on it, make it a part of you." Zelda stated again. I stared at the flame…focused on it, tried to make it a part of me.
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 71
Then I reached out for it, tried to touch it. When my hand grazed over it, I felt a burning sensation, and jerked my hand back. "OUCH….dammit." I cried as the flame flickered out and the void shattered.
Midna: So touching fire burns you. Who knew?
"What happened?" Zelda asked, watching me cradle my hand. "It burnt me when I tried to touch it." I returned angrily, cradling my throbbing hand.
ZeldaQueen: Well what did you think would happen? PDORD Count = 72
"Hmmm…you physically felt something, but you didn't concentrate on it enough to control it. Lets try it again."
Ganondorf: This pointlessness is brought to you by My Inner Life
I cleared my mind of all thoughts and the void opened up around me once more. Again I tried to concentrate on the flame that rose up in my mind. Focused on making it a part of me. This time I felt its warmth against my skin as it flickered wildly in front of me. Once more I reached for it as I slowly lowered my hands beneath it and taking it gently into my hands. I felt its heat on my palms as I slowly took hold of it. Then I brought it close to me, peered into its reddish glow, saw my own reflection dancing among it. As I held the warm flame in my hands, it danced wildly across my fingers as it became a part of me, a part of my very being.
ZeldaQueen: Summary - Sue gets the hang of it on the second try, after much waffling. Good day
Then I heard a voice call out to me. "Jenna…..look." I opened my eyes and saw an amazing sight. There on my finger tips were two flames dancing across them. My eyes grew big as I looked from Zelda to Link, who were just as wide eyed as me. "Oh…my Goddesses…I did it. I really did it." I cried as a tear ran down my cheek.
Midna: Eh, you're a Sue. It was bound to happen
"Then its true…you really do have elemental powers." Zelda returned shocked.
Link: Because apparently blowing up a room with fire wasn't enough to convince her
I looked at her then to my hands. I watched as the flames danced across my fingertips, its glow reflecting off the palms of my hands. I played with it, moved my fingers around as the flames danced from one finger to another. I giggled as the flames moved with my hands, and jumped when I flicked a finger. Then suddenly the flames flickered out and a small fire rose in the palms of my hands. "What happened?" Zelda asked worried. I looked at her slowly graying eyes then faltered to the small fire in my hand. "I just thought of a small fire in my hands then poof…the flames on my fingertips went out and this rose up in my hands."
All: BORING EXPOSITION - AHOY!
"Jenna…
All: QUOTATION MARK!
Zelda clasped her hands over he mouth,
All: START QUOTATION!
you really do have control over the elements. The power was really inside you all this time…it just took something drastic to happen in your life for it to activate."
ZeldaQueen: I hate Jenna. Hate her. Zelda and Link have control of fire also. Zelda can turn into a ninja and can freeze a giant pig-monster in place
Ganondorf: Excuse me!
ZeldaQueen: You know it's true. She can teleport and create force fields. She gets psychic dreams! Why is she getting all weepy and impressed over the Sue generating fire?
I stared at her wide eyed, unable to move. "You mean I was born with this ability?" I said my voice raspy from shock.
All: SUE-ED UP PARENTS, AHOY!
"It's a possibility, or maybe something happened to you during your life where you acquired it from somewhere. Do you have any recollection of anything strange that happened to you before your encounter in the Water Temple?" Zelda asked.
Midna: (Zelda) "For example, were you bitten by a radioactive spider or cursed by Mephisto?
I thought for a moment. Tried to remember if I ever had anything really strange happen to before my encounter with Dark Link.
Link: Kept speaking in fragments
But the only thing I remembered where something drastic ever happened to me, was when my parents died.
ZeldaQueen: So much for the "What a hard life I lead!" schtick we were given back on their honeymoon
"Nothing has happened that I remember, only thing is when my parents died when I was a little girl." I returned solemnly
Midna: I don't think those were the words she wanted
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 73
"Hmmm…do you think your parents ever had any special abilities?" Zelda questioned.
Ganondorf: They birthed a Sue. Would that count?
"Well I remember when we would have dry spells on the farm where I'm from, my mother would sing to the sky and it would rain. I also remember that my father was always good with the earth. Our farm always was prosperous, the crops my father grew were always the best in our village." I looked back down at the small glowing fire in my hands as its gentle warmth, warmed the chill from my body.
ZeldaQueen: Okay, besides the singing for rain, how exactly is any of that a sign of control over the elements? It sounds like her dad was just a really good farmer
"Jenna…there is no other explanation. Your parents must have had some elemental powers, and it transferred to you. But both of them seemed to only have one power. Your mother with the power of water, and your father with the power of earth. But one thing still has me baffled, how did you come to possess the power of wind and fire?" Zelda asked in amassment.
Midna: Watch as Zelda amasses things!
Ganondorf: Because the powers of the parents do not necessarily correspond to the powers of the children! This is not so difficult!
ZeldaQueen: "No other explanation" my foot. That is so freaking contrived...
I watched the puzzled looks that appeared on Zelda and Link's faces. Never had they encountered someone in Hyrule with control over the elements.
Link: Besides my use of Din's Fire or the Fire arrows or the Gerudo Ice Arrows - hey, it's frozen water - or the Song of Storms which makes it rain at will, or Koume and Kotake's powers of fire and ice.
Ganondorf: Did she not believe I could do such things? How insulting!
Stories of Hylian's possessing elemental powers only existed in the dark ages of Hyrule.
Link: Um...no they didn't
Most thought that the people who possessed such powers were thought to have died out hundreds of years ago.
All: ASSPULL!
Stories for told that if one who possess powers over the elements should ever show up in Hyrule, then the land will truly be blessed. Protected by the one with powers of the ancients. But no one ever thought the stories were true. It was told to be only a myth, but now that one did show up, would this be Hyrule's great protector?
Midna: Now why does this all sound so familiar? Stories about a hero with strange powers showing up to save the land, blessed with the power of the Goddesses? Tales that no one believed? It's on the top of my tongue...something about a legend...
With the thought that Gannon might somehow return, would I be the one to protect Hyrule from such darkness?
All: *stare and boggle*
Midna: Wow...
Ganondorf: Now if that isn't arrogance beyond compare...
ZeldaQueen: Yeppers, we're getting one heck of a rant in a second
Link: *has gone into another HBSOD*
I looked at Link and Zelda, who were staring at me with blank stares. "I believe that when she was born, the powers of earth and water transferred from her parents, but she must have been born with her own set of powers. That would explain her power over fire and wind." Link added his calm stare upon my face. Zelda just looked from me to him. Her face expressionless.
Midna: How scientific
ZeldaQueen: So we go from them being all shock and awe to being "blank", "calm", and "expressionless". That was quick
Then her gaze landed on the small fire in my hands. "Jenna…there are stories that once in the dark ages of Hyrule, there were Hylians that once possessed powers over the elements, but it was believed that they all died out in the time of the (10)Great War of the Lands.
ZeldaQueen: Footnote time! "The Great War of the Lands was a terrible and devastating war that befell six different Kingdoms and cities including Hyrule hundreds of years ago. The war was started when a group of evil invaders from the northern continents invaded the Kingdom of Avalon and kidnapped the Princess. When the king of Avalon suspected the neighboring kingdom of Kalence of kidnapping his daughter, he sent in his army to retrieve her, only to be met with hostility sent by Kalence's king. When the king of Kalence tried to convince the king of Avalon that he did not capture his daughter, the king of Avalon did not believe him, thus started the Great War of the Lands. This war lasted twenty years and caused peaceful civilizations and kingdoms to be forced to takes sides, fighting in a war that wasn't even theirs. Many lands and peaceful creatures suffered during this dark time, even Hyrule who sided with Avalon. Hyrule suffered heavy losses, much of the population was killed or died of disease. It took many years after the war ended for Hyrule and the other lands that fought in the war to regain their numbers. And it was only after a brave band of knights that sided together from each of the feuding countries that found out who really captured Avalon's princess and cleared Kalence's name, thus ending the twenty year war"
Link: You know, Suethor, Hyrule has plenty of wars and conflicts without you adding stupid ones
This devastating war befell Hyrule hundreds of years ago, killing half of Hyrule's population." "But it was believed that it was the (11)" Silverlites"
ZeldaQueen: More footnotes! "The Silverlites were a race of magic uses that had control over the elements during the time of the Great War. This once peaceful race once lived among Hyrule's population, using their control over the elements to help Hyrule prosper. Then they were thrust into the war after Hyrule was forced to take sides, causing the Silverlites to fight for the protection of Hyrule. Much of this race was killed before the war ended, leaving only a few left. Then they just seemingly vanished. Some say that the remaining Silverlites crossed the dangerous Barron Sea or headed for the Land of Gargath. Some even say that they all were captured and executed by Kalence just before the end of the war, however there is no evidence to show of their whereabouts but it is said that if one of the great Silverlites should ever come back to Hyrule, the land would be blessed with protection and propensity"
Link: *tries to raise hand but can't because he is tied to chair* Oh! Question! These Silverlites were uber-powerful beings who could control the elements, right? And there used to be a lot of them, right? So they should have been really powerful, right? So how the hell were so many of them killed or forced out of the land?
All: *crickets*
Link: Thought so
or elemental users, that were the ones who saved Hyrule and ended the Great War. The stories also state that if a "Silverlite" should ever return to Hyrule, the land would be blessed with peace and prosperity."
Ganondorf: I do believe I sense a contrived Sue Calling
Zelda's gaze fell on me, her expression warm yet serious.
Midna: However that works
"I'm not too sure if you could be a descended of the Silverlites, but one thing is sure, you are an elemental user." Zelda said her eyes reflecting the glow of the fire still burning in my hands.
"I think we should continue the training of your powers, Jenna. We need to make sure you can fully control the elements."
Link: That sentence makes me want to weep
I nodded in agreement but one thought flashed into my mind. "Zelda my friend, I have one question. I just thought of something, you said that my parents transferred their powers to me when I was conceived, but what about our son? Do you think its possible that Link jr. might have acquired the powers as well?" I said as Link looked at me with shock.
Midna: Who wants to be this is an excuse for them to have more brats?
Ganondorf: More that it is an excuse for her child to be more powerful and exceptional than Link was when he started out
"I never thought of that…yes it might just be possible. But he may still be too young to tell.
ZeldaQueen: And one huge saving grace folks - the Suethor never rights far enough for us to know if this is the case or not. So any potential Spawn-Stuing never actually happens
Ganondorf: And there was much rejoicing
Even though if that is possible, the thought of Silverlites still existing is one of the greatest things to happen to Hyrule."
Midna: What?
Link: OH? AND WHERE DOES MY SAVING THE LAND FROM GANONDORF FIT IN THERE?
Ganondorf: That must be a close second
Then Zelda's gaze shifted to Link. "You truly have a very special wife Link. A possible descended of the great Silverlites." Zelda said happily.
Link: Yes, let us go on about the Sue's virtues while once more saying how she's wonderful!
I watched as Link's gaze shifted to me. His powerful arms embraced me as his gentle lips kissed mine. For a moment I was in another world as Link's gentle kiss warmed my soul. And I knew at that moment, that even if I was one of the Silverlites, Link would always be with me, always be at my side.
ZeldaQueen: GOD DAMN YOU, CAN YOU FOCUS FOR ONCE AND STOP SMOOCHING!
I looked into Link's eyes one last time then looked back to Zelda. The fire danced in my hand as if it was alive, causing her expression to change into a happy one. I giggled as I did tricks with my new found power. I was now more then I had become.
Midna: That made no sense
I became something different. Some one of great power and of legend.
ZeldaQueen: Um, no, you always had this power, you just didn't know about it before. And power or not, you're still a useless tart.
And we're going to give you this last bit all at once so you viewers can just drink it it. Ohhhh boy, drink it in. The formatting error was how it was posted originally
It was later determined that I was a descended
of the great Silverlite race. My powers were
of the great elements. I was trained under Zelda
and I became someone of great power. Now I'm
one of Hyrule's most powerful protectors, here to
help the "Hero of Time" my love, protect the land from
evil. Under the training of the Sages, I became one
of the Sacred Realm, the one chosen by the Goddesses
to protect the Legendary Triforce
ZeldaQueen: Right. See anything missing from that equation? Like, oh say...Link? How about -
Link: *sweetly* Might I do the honors?
ZeldaQueen: You deserve it, buddy
Link: Right. *inhales deeply* GOD DAMN YOU WITH AN INFESTATION OF FIRE ANTS IN YOUR KNICKERS, YOU FUCKING SUE! WHAT IS THAT? YOU'RE RANKING YOURSELF AS ONE "CHOSEN BY THE GODDESSES"? YOU'RE REDUCING ZELDA AND THE SAGES TO YOUR FUCKING TUTORS?!? YOU'RE "ONE OF HYRULE'S MOST POWERFUL PROTECTORS"? YOU EVEN THINK YOU'RE IN MY CLASS? IS THERE NOTHING YOU WON'T TRY TO HORN IN ON OR ONE-UP? I HATE YOU, GO AND DIE!!!
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Chapter 15: A Newfound Power
A newfound power
Midna: It was the power of canon. It drove the Sue right out
Emerging from the Water Temple, Link and I ascended from Lake Hylia and into the bright sunlight. The storm had stopped and all was quiet. We held onto each other as we made our way to our horses. Midnight Star and Star Dancer had found themselves some grass to gnaw on that had pushed its way up threw the snow.
ZeldaQueen: Wait, what? How long were they in that freaking temple? Wasn't it the snow storm of the century when they went in? How the freak would snow have pushed its way up so soon?
We pushed our way threw
All: "THROUGH"!
the deep snow and up to our awaiting horses.
Link: You know, they just left their horses out in a snowstorm for an undetermined amount of time. Bad caring skills there
Link helped me into my saddle,
ZeldaQueen: Because she's freaking useless!
then he removed the Iron Boots and replaced them with his regular ones,
Link: Wait, my fictional counterpart only took of the Iron Boots then? Which means what, that I had them on the entire time I was in the dungeon? Well good gravy, no wonder I had trouble fighting Dark Link! Thanks for the lobotomy there, Sue
buckled the Master Sword back around his back, fastened his saddlebags,
Ganondorf: By the Triforce, will you end this sentence?
then mounted Midnight Star. Looking back at me one last time he smiled. "Oh by the way my love, I managed to retrieve these." Raising his hand he held up my Phoenix Circles.
ZeldaQueen: Which we know absolutely nothing about, but heaven forbid the Sue give up anything
I looked at him with a smile then took the weapon and fastened it to my belt. Then I nodded I was ready, I glimpsed back at the lake one last time before we booted our horses in the legs and headed for home leaving the Water Temple behind.
Midna: Did she go mute or something? Can't she, you know, say she's ready or "thank you" or anything?
Link: If she did go mute, bonus for us. At least we won't have to hear any more of her calling my counterpart "my love"
When we reached home, we dismounted and ushered the horses back into the stable.
ZeldaQueen: You know, that's the second time she's used the word "ushered" to describe putting away the horses. Can't she just say they lead them back in?
Ganondorf: Nonsense, woman! That is far too simple for the likes of her
Then we went into the house. After we walked, in I saw Ruto sitting by the fire with our little son. When she looked up at us, her eyes grew big with shock.
Midna: (Ruto) "Oh no, I was right! The Sue is real!!!"
Oh my Goddesses…what the hell happened to you two?"
ZeldaQueen: Forgot your opening quote there
Removing the tattered Zora Tunic, I staggered to the couch and sat down. "We got the shit beat out of us." I replied darkly.
Link: I'm sorry, did I just hear her wrong? People in Hyrule do not say "we got the shit beat out of us", no matter what the circumstances
Midna: I've heard you say it
Link: But not when I'm in Hyrule!
I watched as Link removed his damp cloak and scabbard then staggered over to the couch and sat down beside me. "Got the shit beat out of you…by who?!" Ruto questioned again with worry and shock.
ZeldaQueen: First of all, stop using that phrase. Link's right, it honestly doesn't fit in with the flowery, old fashioned speak you were using before. Second of all, stop making Ruto fawn over you.
Ganondorf: Indeed, she's a Sage! She was one of seven that imprisoned me! I highly doubt that your laughable exploits would earn more than a giggle from her
I looked directly into the Zora's concerned eyes. "It's a long story Ruto, are you up to it?" She nodded back in response.
ZeldaQueen: (Sue) "Tck, as if you'd be up for anything of mine. Still, I need an audience..."
After we explained about our terrifying experience inside the Water Temple, Ruto's eyes stared at us in pure shock. "Oh my Goddesses…Jenna you have powers over the elements?" Ruto said with shock in her voice.
Link: She was just told that a "terrifying" monster apparently had risen from the dead for no reason and knocked us to kingdom come and the first thing she asks about is the Sue's powers? Shoot me now!
"I'm not sure, I have no memory of the events Link described to me. The last thing I remember, I was being knocked into the tree after Dark Link broke threw
All: "THROUGH"!
my defenses. But Link said I destroyed his counter part inside a Hugh energy ball."
Midna: A what energy ball?
Ganondorf: I believe she means "huge energy ball"
ZeldaQueen: Nonsense, have a look
ZeldaQueen: There he is, using his golden magic wand to create an energy ball off to the left
I sighed shaking my head. "I still don't understand it, I never had powers like that before."
Link: That's because the plot never demanded them before
"Maybe they were dormant until now." Ruto added.
Ganondorf: Another Sue groupie. Lovely
"It's a possibility." Link said. "Hummm…you have a point, but I wonder what could have activated it." I responded skeptically
Link: THE PLOT DEMANDED IT!
"Maybe it was activated threw the immense anger, you experienced when Dark Link attacked you." Link said as he took a sip of his honey tea.
ZeldaQueen: "Honey tea"? Ha! I love how it sounds like they're just sitting around at a tea party, calmly discussing how Jenna apparently can control the elements. "I say old chap, what do you suppose caused your wife to set herself on fire in such a manner?" "I don't know, perhaps it was because of the evil shadow monster she was fighting. I'll have another cup of tea with two lumps and no cream, if you don't mind. Cheerio and pip-pip!"
I pondered the thought, wondering if that could be what happened, but it still sounded too farfetched.
Midna: Okay, so she believes that she can control the elements but the thought that she activated it with anger is too silly?
"I think I should go see Princess Zelda tomorrow. Maybe she can help answer this." I said as I looked at Ruto.
Mida: Since the princess is now the Sue's pep-squad and only lives to serve her
"Well I think that's a wise decision, maybe she can help." Ruto said as Link nodded in agreement.
Ganondorf: And they have been brainwashed into mindless slaves. Sue-mind control is far stronger than anything I could manage
Looking over at Link, his eyes seemed to glow with anticipation.
All: SHUT UP ABOUT THE GLOWING
For a moment I was able to read his mind threw
All: "THROUGH"!
them, only to have the connection break.
ZeldaQueen: We're sorry, the number you tried to dial is not available. Please try again never
"Well it's been a long day.
Midna: *sings* "And he's thinkin'..."
I'm tired and I want to get cleaned up, lets call it a day."
Link: A-ding-a-ding
I said as I eyed Link over.
ZeldaQueen: And she's horny. Imagine that!
"You can stay here tonight Ruto. I still don't think it would be wise for you to head back to Zora's Domain until morning." I said as I handed Ruto a pillow and blankets. "Thank you kindly." Ruto returned appreciatively as she took the blankets from me and proceeded to make a place for herself by the fire.
Ganondorf: It seems not so much of a kindness as the only decent thing to do. What else, did she think the Sue would turn her out to certain death in the snow?
Midna: Sue fawning. Gotta love it
"I'm going to send Lilly and Navi to sleep down here tonight, if you should need anything, they'll get it for you." I said as Ruto nodded in return.
Link: Wait, weren't the fairies only upstairs to keep warm?
ZeldaQueen: Yes Jenna, let the fairies freeze because you're too lazy to get Ruto anything. How much can they do anyway? They're balls of light!
"Yawn Well I'm heading up, coming Link?" I asked him tiredly.
Midna: I can't believe she actually said "yawn"
"Yes my love, I need to clean up as well." He said as he ascended the stairs behind me.
ZeldaQueen: Oh brother
As I prepared our bath, Link was busy removing the tattered clothes from his body. While I watched the water swell in the tub from the heat, I begun to think of what Link said. The notion that I might have powers over the elements frightened me, since I had no idea if I would even be able to control such power.
Link: *nastily* Don't worry, you'll be able to control it all within minutes. You're a filthy Sue, after all
I just hoped that if I had such power, that I would be able to take control of it.
ZeldaQueen: Whatever. PDORD Count = 68
When the water was ready, I removed my tattered and torn dress, and call for Link to join me. Slipping down into the water, it was a relief to finally remove the dust and dirt from my body. I slipped over to Link and into his muscular arms. I huddled against him as he took the wash rag and begun to clean my wounds and scrub away the dried blood. As I laid there, inside Link's strong arms, I felt secure, felt protected.
Ganondorf: Oh Link, hold me in your manly arms!
Link: BE QUIET!
Midna: Careful what you say. You're going to give millions of shippers nosebleeds
ZeldaQueen: I love how she went from tough buttkicker to fragile "oh woe is me, I'm so glad I have Link to cuddle with". Character development? Who needs it?
Even in light of what befell us that day, I was glad that I went with him. Who knows what might have happened if I didn't. He could have still been prisoner to his evil counter part.
ZeldaQueen: *swells like a bullfrog*
Link: EXCUSE ME?!? WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF YOU DIDN'T COME? NOTHING SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED! I'M PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF HANDLING DARK LINK AND YOU WERE THE ONE WHO TRAIPSED ALONG WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS! THERE IS SOMETHING HORRIBLY WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE!
Though everything that happened that day still haunted me, it haunted my dreams. And that night, was the first night when sleep evaded me.
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 69. That makes no sense
Morning came and the morning sun washed threw the window and into the room. I opened my sleepless eyes and stirred out of bed. I walked over to the crib where our son laid. His sweet little face was so innocent as he slept peacefully in his crib with his fairy Aria snuggled next to him. I reached in and gently brushed my fingers across his soft cheek, smiling to myself as I watched him sleep. "I love you my son." "I don't know what would've happened to you if you lost us." A single tear trickled down my face. "Don't worry my son, the face of death isn't going to keep us away from you." I said as I gently placed a little kiss on his forehead.
Midna: Yeah yeah, we get it, you're being all sentimental and going on about what would become of their spawn if they had died. Like ZeldaQueen said, you're bestest friends with Princess Zelda! The King apparently sees the kid as his grandson, for whatever reason! If anything, your dying would mean that he'd be raised as a prince or something!
Link: For the love of the Goddesses, don't give her ideas!
Rising, I walked over to the other side of the bed where Link was sleeping and knelt down beside him. Taking my hand, I gently brushed his fine blonde hair out from over his eyes and placed my lips close to his. Softly I kissed his firm lips, tasting the honey still on them from the tea he drank the night before. Then a glint caught my eye as he opened his beautiful jeweled eyes. "Hi." I said to him softly. "Hi." He whispered back. "We should head over to the castle soon." I said, kissing him again.
ZeldaQueen: Shorthand version - the Sue and lobotomized Link get all lovey dovey and kiss and she goes on about his "jeweled eyes", which I hate. PDORD Count = 70
Stirring out of bed, Link yawned then got up and went to dress his bandages while I went to check on Ruto and prepare breakfast. Descending the staircase, I saw Ruto's sleeping form on the floor in front of the fire. Glancing around the room, I noticed Lilly and Navi sleeping on the mantel of the fireplace.
Ganondorf: Damnation, Suethor, will you skip such mundane details? I care not what you fix for breakfast!
Softly I called for our fairies. "Lilly, Navi, wake up." Stirring, Lilly looked over at me. Then sleepily she got up and flew over. "Whats wrong Jenna?" She said as she muffled a yawn. "Nothing, I just wanted to know how Ruto was doing. "Did she sleep well last night?" I questioned, concern filling my eyes. "She did just fine, the only thing she asked for in the middle of the night was she needed some water to wet her body, since she had remained too long out of the water."
Link: Apparently Ruto's too incompetent to even get herself some water. I'd imagine that she'd have an easier time washing herself than the fairies
"Is she ok now?" I questioned Lilly.
ZeldaQueen: Wait a second, weren't the fairies given to them to protect them from evil? Why did they go off to battle without them? Isn't what the stupid things are for? See what I said before about those two glitzy twits being useless? All they're used for is servants and babysitters!
Just then, Ruto stirred awake as she sat up, her sky blue eyes watching us. "Morning, how do you feel Jenna?" Ruto questioned as she muffled a yawn. "Still a little sore, but I didn't sleep well, that day is still haunting me."
Ganondorf: And it is your own fault that you charged in there so recklessly, woman. I feel no sympathy
My face faltered as I felt the effects of that day coming back again. Rising and walking over to me, Ruto put a hand on my shoulder, as she sought to give me comfort. "I think it would be wise if you and Link head to the castle soon."
Link: RUTO, STOP FAWNING OVER THE SUE, PLEASE!
The Zora returned with a worried glance. "Maybe your right. But what about you, aren't you still weak?" A look of concern crossed my face as I eyed her over. "Don't worry about me Jenna, I can manage. You and Link have already done enough." Nodding, I hugged the gentle Zora. "Thank you Ruto." I said happily as she smiled back.
ZeldaQueen: "Blah, blah, blah, Ruto's so grateful for no reason since there was pretty much the minimum hospitality offered to her, blah, blah, blah, Jenna is just soo concerned and selfless, BLAH!"
After breakfast, Link and I saddled the horses and headed for the castle. With one last look back, I waved to Ruto as she disappeared into the tunnel leading back to Zora's Domain. "I think we should get going." Link stated as he glanced over at me.
Midna: YES! DO SOMETHING!
I secured Link jr in his portable carrier,
ZeldaQueen: Wait, like a child safety seat?
ZeldaQueen: Those don't exist in Hyrule!
then booted Star Dancer in the legs
Link: The ribs, not the legs!!!
and followed Link. Snow kicked up behind our horse's powerful hooves as they dug into the ground, unearthing it. Leaving the Lost Woods and entering Hyrule field, I saw that snow still blanketed most of everything and a slight winter chill lingered in the air. I felt my body heat up as the cold tingled my senses. Getting nervous, I urged my mare to move faster. I watched as Hyrule castle started to loom over us. Approaching it, the drawbridge lowered and we proceeded to cross. The sound of our horse's hooves made a clopping sound as we crossed the wood bridge.
Ganondorf: To summarize, nothing of any importance occurred
Upon entering the Market Place, I heard it bustling with activity as people went about their daily wares.
Midna: Hmm, you'd think someone would be bothered by two horses riding through the area
We slowed our horses to a trot and headed for the gates to the castle, the sound of their hooves made a clicking sound on the stone pathway as we went. When we reached the first gate, I saw that my good old friend Perrino was on duty.
ZeldaQueen: Ah yes, Perrino I remember him from...what was it, chapter one?
Link: Good to see how she keeps in touch with all of her old friends, huh?
"Hello my old friend how are you?" I called out to him. Smiling back at me he spoke. "Hello Mistress Jenna, I've been fine. Do you wish to see the Princess today?"
Midna: (Guard) "Because we'll just let you waltz in whenever you want"
Nodding in response, he raised the gate and allowed us to pass. "Thanks my friend." I said as we rode past. We went up the small path that lead to the main gate. When we reached it, the guards opened it then went to summon Princess Zelda.
Upon her arrival, she wore a surprised look. "What brought you here in this terrible cold?" She questioned.
Link: The Sue demanded it
"Zelda, we have to talk, it's important." Link said sternly.
Ganondorf: Only because it is about the Sue. Anyone else could go hang
Her expression changing, she called the stable hands to take our horses to the Royal Stable, then led us inside. Then we were taken to the study. Once there, Zelda ordered for the servants to bring refreshments, and warm blankets. Link and I sat down on a cushioned couch while Zelda sat in a chair across from us.
Midna: Yes, because Link and Jenna get better than the princess to sit on!
"So…tell me what is of such great importance that you two came all the way here in the chilling cold with your little son?" Zelda questioned, worry cracking in her voice.
ZeldaQueen: Why did they bring their kid? Couldn't they have had the fairies watch him? And why aren't the fairies here anyway? Aren't they supposed to be keeping an eye on them?
"Its about Jenna, Princess…we had a very….ummm….disturbing encounter in the Water Temple yesterday." Link said solemnly.
Link: "Solemnly" my ass! I wouldn't stutter like that if I was solemn!
"WHAT?!……Water Temple, what were you two doing there?" Zelda cried, her eyes wide with shock.
Ganondorf: What does she care if he went back into one of the tmples?
"It's a long story my friend, do you have time?" I asked. "I have all the time in the world." Zelda replied crossing her arms.
Midna: (Zelda) "For the Sue, anything!"
After we told her about our encounter with Dark Link, and about my supposed control over the elements. I watched as Zelda's eyes widened, pure shock and terror filled into them. "Dark Link…..control over the elements…..Jenna's body on fire!? What the hell…….?" Zelda said in a choked voice.
ZeldaQueen: Zelda would never say "what the hell", even if that concept was in Hyrule. She's a lady of good breeding and doesn't swear like a sailor!
"Zelda my friend, I still don't quite understand it myself. That is why we are here, you being a sage, almost as powerful as Rauru, we thought you could help." I said, then my eyes lowered, turning towards the fireplace and staring down into the flames.
ZeldaQueen: Note to uninformed viewers - Zelda holds a piece of the Triforce, which is the most powerful and holy relic in the land. I think she's a lot more powerful than Rauru, who does freaking nothing during the game!
"If I really have such power…I'm afraid I might not be able to control it."
Link: Good! Set yourself on fire and shut up!
I heard Zelda rustle, then rise and walk over to me. Gently she placed a hand on my shoulder, and I looked up at her, her blue eyes glowing with concern. "Don't worry my friend, we will find out if such power runs threw your veins, and if you do, then I will help you master control over it." Smiling, she looked into my eyes and a wash of calm ran threw me.
Midna: I seriously can't believe how boring this is
I looked back over at Link and establishing a connection between us, I begun to talk to him telepathically.
ZeldaQueen: This isn't Feed. Stop that right now
"Don't worry my sweet love…Zelda knows what she's doing. I have full confidence in her abilities." Link said, his voice floating threw
All: "THROUGH"!
my mind. "I believe you my love, she has always had great abilities."
Ganondorf: At least until the Sue showed up
I just hope that this isn't much on her. " I called back to him.
ZeldaQueen: It really is too much to ask of her to actually trust that someone can keep up with her, isn't it?
"Just trust in her my wife, she knows what she's doing. " Link responded.
Link: YES JENNA, LISTEN TO MY FICTIONAL COUNTERPART!
"I love you Link." I cooed softly into his mind. "I love you too my sweet heart." I felt Link's presence fill into me, as he warmed my body, warmed my soul and at that point I was in peace. "Don't forget my love, I will always be here for you." Saying a few more words we broke our special connection and rejoined the speaking world.
Midna: Where the heck did that come from? Do those two have ADD ?
Zelda, Link and I wrapped ourselves in our cloaks, called Impa to care for little Link,
Link: Because Zelda's guardian has nothing better to do than care for the Sue spawn
then headed out into the palace garden. We walked threw the ankle deep snow and sat down on the marble benches. Link sat next to me, and Zelda across from me. I wrapped my cloak tighter around my body trying to keep out the chill. Then I directed my attention to Zelda.
"First off…we need to establish a connection between you and the power." Zelda finally said.
Ganondorf: Simply leave her in a situation where her powers are all that stands between herself and death. She will master them instantly
"Lets work with the fire element first." "I want you to focus, clear your mind of all thoughts and concentrate on a single flame." She said calmly. I closed my eyes and slowly my mind cleared of all thoughts. I felt the void open up around me, sending me into a darkness. I floated around in the blackness, searching for the flame. I watched, waited, then suddenly I saw a glow as a small flame begun to rise. "Do you see it?" Zelda inquired. "Yes…yes I do." I responded as I watched the flame in my mind slowly start to dance.
ZeldaQueen: Cha-cha-cha!
"Now concentrate on it, make it a part of you." Zelda stated again. I stared at the flame…focused on it, tried to make it a part of me.
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 71
Then I reached out for it, tried to touch it. When my hand grazed over it, I felt a burning sensation, and jerked my hand back. "OUCH….dammit." I cried as the flame flickered out and the void shattered.
Midna: So touching fire burns you. Who knew?
"What happened?" Zelda asked, watching me cradle my hand. "It burnt me when I tried to touch it." I returned angrily, cradling my throbbing hand.
ZeldaQueen: Well what did you think would happen? PDORD Count = 72
"Hmmm…you physically felt something, but you didn't concentrate on it enough to control it. Lets try it again."
Ganondorf: This pointlessness is brought to you by My Inner Life
I cleared my mind of all thoughts and the void opened up around me once more. Again I tried to concentrate on the flame that rose up in my mind. Focused on making it a part of me. This time I felt its warmth against my skin as it flickered wildly in front of me. Once more I reached for it as I slowly lowered my hands beneath it and taking it gently into my hands. I felt its heat on my palms as I slowly took hold of it. Then I brought it close to me, peered into its reddish glow, saw my own reflection dancing among it. As I held the warm flame in my hands, it danced wildly across my fingers as it became a part of me, a part of my very being.
ZeldaQueen: Summary - Sue gets the hang of it on the second try, after much waffling. Good day
Then I heard a voice call out to me. "Jenna…..look." I opened my eyes and saw an amazing sight. There on my finger tips were two flames dancing across them. My eyes grew big as I looked from Zelda to Link, who were just as wide eyed as me. "Oh…my Goddesses…I did it. I really did it." I cried as a tear ran down my cheek.
Midna: Eh, you're a Sue. It was bound to happen
"Then its true…you really do have elemental powers." Zelda returned shocked.
Link: Because apparently blowing up a room with fire wasn't enough to convince her
I looked at her then to my hands. I watched as the flames danced across my fingertips, its glow reflecting off the palms of my hands. I played with it, moved my fingers around as the flames danced from one finger to another. I giggled as the flames moved with my hands, and jumped when I flicked a finger. Then suddenly the flames flickered out and a small fire rose in the palms of my hands. "What happened?" Zelda asked worried. I looked at her slowly graying eyes then faltered to the small fire in my hand. "I just thought of a small fire in my hands then poof…the flames on my fingertips went out and this rose up in my hands."
All: BORING EXPOSITION - AHOY!
"Jenna…
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Zelda clasped her hands over he mouth,
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you really do have control over the elements. The power was really inside you all this time…it just took something drastic to happen in your life for it to activate."
ZeldaQueen: I hate Jenna. Hate her. Zelda and Link have control of fire also. Zelda can turn into a ninja and can freeze a giant pig-monster in place
Ganondorf: Excuse me!
ZeldaQueen: You know it's true. She can teleport and create force fields. She gets psychic dreams! Why is she getting all weepy and impressed over the Sue generating fire?
I stared at her wide eyed, unable to move. "You mean I was born with this ability?" I said my voice raspy from shock.
All: SUE-ED UP PARENTS, AHOY!
"It's a possibility, or maybe something happened to you during your life where you acquired it from somewhere. Do you have any recollection of anything strange that happened to you before your encounter in the Water Temple?" Zelda asked.
Midna: (Zelda) "For example, were you bitten by a radioactive spider or cursed by Mephisto?
I thought for a moment. Tried to remember if I ever had anything really strange happen to before my encounter with Dark Link.
Link: Kept speaking in fragments
But the only thing I remembered where something drastic ever happened to me, was when my parents died.
ZeldaQueen: So much for the "What a hard life I lead!" schtick we were given back on their honeymoon
"Nothing has happened that I remember, only thing is when my parents died when I was a little girl." I returned solemnly
Midna: I don't think those were the words she wanted
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 73
"Hmmm…do you think your parents ever had any special abilities?" Zelda questioned.
Ganondorf: They birthed a Sue. Would that count?
"Well I remember when we would have dry spells on the farm where I'm from, my mother would sing to the sky and it would rain. I also remember that my father was always good with the earth. Our farm always was prosperous, the crops my father grew were always the best in our village." I looked back down at the small glowing fire in my hands as its gentle warmth, warmed the chill from my body.
ZeldaQueen: Okay, besides the singing for rain, how exactly is any of that a sign of control over the elements? It sounds like her dad was just a really good farmer
"Jenna…there is no other explanation. Your parents must have had some elemental powers, and it transferred to you. But both of them seemed to only have one power. Your mother with the power of water, and your father with the power of earth. But one thing still has me baffled, how did you come to possess the power of wind and fire?" Zelda asked in amassment.
Midna: Watch as Zelda amasses things!
Ganondorf: Because the powers of the parents do not necessarily correspond to the powers of the children! This is not so difficult!
ZeldaQueen: "No other explanation" my foot. That is so freaking contrived...
I watched the puzzled looks that appeared on Zelda and Link's faces. Never had they encountered someone in Hyrule with control over the elements.
Link: Besides my use of Din's Fire or the Fire arrows or the Gerudo Ice Arrows - hey, it's frozen water - or the Song of Storms which makes it rain at will, or Koume and Kotake's powers of fire and ice.
Ganondorf: Did she not believe I could do such things? How insulting!
Stories of Hylian's possessing elemental powers only existed in the dark ages of Hyrule.
Link: Um...no they didn't
Most thought that the people who possessed such powers were thought to have died out hundreds of years ago.
All: ASSPULL!
Stories for told that if one who possess powers over the elements should ever show up in Hyrule, then the land will truly be blessed. Protected by the one with powers of the ancients. But no one ever thought the stories were true. It was told to be only a myth, but now that one did show up, would this be Hyrule's great protector?
Midna: Now why does this all sound so familiar? Stories about a hero with strange powers showing up to save the land, blessed with the power of the Goddesses? Tales that no one believed? It's on the top of my tongue...something about a legend...
With the thought that Gannon might somehow return, would I be the one to protect Hyrule from such darkness?
All: *stare and boggle*
Midna: Wow...
Ganondorf: Now if that isn't arrogance beyond compare...
ZeldaQueen: Yeppers, we're getting one heck of a rant in a second
Link: *has gone into another HBSOD*
I looked at Link and Zelda, who were staring at me with blank stares. "I believe that when she was born, the powers of earth and water transferred from her parents, but she must have been born with her own set of powers. That would explain her power over fire and wind." Link added his calm stare upon my face. Zelda just looked from me to him. Her face expressionless.
Midna: How scientific
ZeldaQueen: So we go from them being all shock and awe to being "blank", "calm", and "expressionless". That was quick
Then her gaze landed on the small fire in my hands. "Jenna…there are stories that once in the dark ages of Hyrule, there were Hylians that once possessed powers over the elements, but it was believed that they all died out in the time of the (10)Great War of the Lands.
ZeldaQueen: Footnote time! "The Great War of the Lands was a terrible and devastating war that befell six different Kingdoms and cities including Hyrule hundreds of years ago. The war was started when a group of evil invaders from the northern continents invaded the Kingdom of Avalon and kidnapped the Princess. When the king of Avalon suspected the neighboring kingdom of Kalence of kidnapping his daughter, he sent in his army to retrieve her, only to be met with hostility sent by Kalence's king. When the king of Kalence tried to convince the king of Avalon that he did not capture his daughter, the king of Avalon did not believe him, thus started the Great War of the Lands. This war lasted twenty years and caused peaceful civilizations and kingdoms to be forced to takes sides, fighting in a war that wasn't even theirs. Many lands and peaceful creatures suffered during this dark time, even Hyrule who sided with Avalon. Hyrule suffered heavy losses, much of the population was killed or died of disease. It took many years after the war ended for Hyrule and the other lands that fought in the war to regain their numbers. And it was only after a brave band of knights that sided together from each of the feuding countries that found out who really captured Avalon's princess and cleared Kalence's name, thus ending the twenty year war"
Link: You know, Suethor, Hyrule has plenty of wars and conflicts without you adding stupid ones
This devastating war befell Hyrule hundreds of years ago, killing half of Hyrule's population." "But it was believed that it was the (11)" Silverlites"
ZeldaQueen: More footnotes! "The Silverlites were a race of magic uses that had control over the elements during the time of the Great War. This once peaceful race once lived among Hyrule's population, using their control over the elements to help Hyrule prosper. Then they were thrust into the war after Hyrule was forced to take sides, causing the Silverlites to fight for the protection of Hyrule. Much of this race was killed before the war ended, leaving only a few left. Then they just seemingly vanished. Some say that the remaining Silverlites crossed the dangerous Barron Sea or headed for the Land of Gargath. Some even say that they all were captured and executed by Kalence just before the end of the war, however there is no evidence to show of their whereabouts but it is said that if one of the great Silverlites should ever come back to Hyrule, the land would be blessed with protection and propensity"
Link: *tries to raise hand but can't because he is tied to chair* Oh! Question! These Silverlites were uber-powerful beings who could control the elements, right? And there used to be a lot of them, right? So they should have been really powerful, right? So how the hell were so many of them killed or forced out of the land?
All: *crickets*
Link: Thought so
or elemental users, that were the ones who saved Hyrule and ended the Great War. The stories also state that if a "Silverlite" should ever return to Hyrule, the land would be blessed with peace and prosperity."
Ganondorf: I do believe I sense a contrived Sue Calling
Zelda's gaze fell on me, her expression warm yet serious.
Midna: However that works
"I'm not too sure if you could be a descended of the Silverlites, but one thing is sure, you are an elemental user." Zelda said her eyes reflecting the glow of the fire still burning in my hands.
"I think we should continue the training of your powers, Jenna. We need to make sure you can fully control the elements."
Link: That sentence makes me want to weep
I nodded in agreement but one thought flashed into my mind. "Zelda my friend, I have one question. I just thought of something, you said that my parents transferred their powers to me when I was conceived, but what about our son? Do you think its possible that Link jr. might have acquired the powers as well?" I said as Link looked at me with shock.
Midna: Who wants to be this is an excuse for them to have more brats?
Ganondorf: More that it is an excuse for her child to be more powerful and exceptional than Link was when he started out
"I never thought of that…yes it might just be possible. But he may still be too young to tell.
ZeldaQueen: And one huge saving grace folks - the Suethor never rights far enough for us to know if this is the case or not. So any potential Spawn-Stuing never actually happens
Ganondorf: And there was much rejoicing
Even though if that is possible, the thought of Silverlites still existing is one of the greatest things to happen to Hyrule."
Midna: What?
Link: OH? AND WHERE DOES MY SAVING THE LAND FROM GANONDORF FIT IN THERE?
Ganondorf: That must be a close second
Then Zelda's gaze shifted to Link. "You truly have a very special wife Link. A possible descended of the great Silverlites." Zelda said happily.
Link: Yes, let us go on about the Sue's virtues while once more saying how she's wonderful!
I watched as Link's gaze shifted to me. His powerful arms embraced me as his gentle lips kissed mine. For a moment I was in another world as Link's gentle kiss warmed my soul. And I knew at that moment, that even if I was one of the Silverlites, Link would always be with me, always be at my side.
ZeldaQueen: GOD DAMN YOU, CAN YOU FOCUS FOR ONCE AND STOP SMOOCHING!
I looked into Link's eyes one last time then looked back to Zelda. The fire danced in my hand as if it was alive, causing her expression to change into a happy one. I giggled as I did tricks with my new found power. I was now more then I had become.
Midna: That made no sense
I became something different. Some one of great power and of legend.
ZeldaQueen: Um, no, you always had this power, you just didn't know about it before. And power or not, you're still a useless tart.
And we're going to give you this last bit all at once so you viewers can just drink it it. Ohhhh boy, drink it in. The formatting error was how it was posted originally
It was later determined that I was a descended
of the great Silverlite race. My powers were
of the great elements. I was trained under Zelda
and I became someone of great power. Now I'm
one of Hyrule's most powerful protectors, here to
help the "Hero of Time" my love, protect the land from
evil. Under the training of the Sages, I became one
of the Sacred Realm, the one chosen by the Goddesses
to protect the Legendary Triforce
ZeldaQueen: Right. See anything missing from that equation? Like, oh say...Link? How about -
Link: *sweetly* Might I do the honors?
ZeldaQueen: You deserve it, buddy
Link: Right. *inhales deeply* GOD DAMN YOU WITH AN INFESTATION OF FIRE ANTS IN YOUR KNICKERS, YOU FUCKING SUE! WHAT IS THAT? YOU'RE RANKING YOURSELF AS ONE "CHOSEN BY THE GODDESSES"? YOU'RE REDUCING ZELDA AND THE SAGES TO YOUR FUCKING TUTORS?!? YOU'RE "ONE OF HYRULE'S MOST POWERFUL PROTECTORS"? YOU EVEN THINK YOU'RE IN MY CLASS? IS THERE NOTHING YOU WON'T TRY TO HORN IN ON OR ONE-UP? I HATE YOU, GO AND DIE!!!
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