The Water Page: The tide shifts.

I Don’t own the rights to Zelda

Torrent carefully set the book of Mudor down and rubbed his eyes. He had found and translated the last part of the spell that would resurrect his master. Around him shadows danced in the candle lit room. Frowning he looked at the sliver mirror that sat in front of him. All that greeted him was his image. How much longer would he have to wait for the power promised to him? He was no longer a young man; this was something he knew well. He stood and walked towards the mirror. He lifted his hand and stroked his long beard. Eternal youth, power, and immortality all would soon be his.

Soon, soon he would have it all. The power of his master would soon course threw his body making him young, no making him immortal. A smile formed on his jagged face as he thought of his upcoming awards. "Soon I will be a god to all of them." The image of the king bowing to him formed in his mind. He smiled and narrowed his eyes.

A breeze caused him to turn his head. The sky outside his window was darkening. Since the day the child arrived, Death Mountain became active. He chuckled as he watched it. It was convenient for him. The brat Zelda thought that she was bringing the hero of time to stop him. He laughed again as he looked at the mountain. The dark clouds around it were getting blacker. Yes the even the land knew what was coming, even if the fools of Hyrule did not.

"Torrent!" Boomed a voice. Torrent turned to the mirror and bowed as dark clouds began to fill its smooth surface. He raised his eyes to see two bright shining red eyes glaring out at him. Gannon glared at him with his arms crossed.

"Master," he said lowering himself into a deeper bow. "What is it you wish of me?" Thunder boomed from the mirror. Suddenly his body stiffened as a bright bolt of energy engulfed his body.

“FOOL!” Shouted Gannon’s voice as his figure began to take more of a solid form. “I DEMAND TO HEAR YOUR EXCUES!” Torrent’s eyes bulged as the pain intensified.

“Ma. . .st. . er.. . .please.” He begged through a gargled voice. The pain quickly left as his body fell to the ground. A look of annoyance flashed in Gannon’s crimson eyes. “It is not . . .my fault my master.” He pushed himself up and turned his dark scared eyes to the mirror. “IT is that child.” He said quickly. “She, she is more powerful that I thought.” Gannon glared at him.

“Your lies will not gain you any favor.” Gannon said harshly.

“Master I beg you to forgive me. . .” He collapsed to the floor into a bow. Gannon crossed his arms and lowered his head in thought. “I will not fail you again.” He said. “My servant is after the final page . . .with it we shall resurrect you.” Gannon looked towards where the book of Mudor lay on the table. Its pages began to turn as he stared at it.

“Have you deciphered the incantation?” Gannon demanded. Torrent nodded.

“Yes my lord.” He said. He stood and limped over to the book. After picking it up he slowly began to read.

“Tunnels fall forward and behind. A ship that caries thee.

An evil shall be reborn; blood of the one shall flow. Hail now and hear these

Words all who seek the golden land, one of evil resides there. . .” Gannon groaned.

“I do not need to know that!” He snapped. “Where is the key?” Torrent nodded.

“A ship, a spell, and the blood of the one.” Torrent said. Gannon smiled.

“We know of the first two,” he said calmly. “The ship must be the sword, the master sword. The spell is what you are seeking for me.” Torrent stroked his long black beard.

“What about the blood?” He asked. Gannon laughed.

“Hee hee hee,” Torrent shivered as the laughter filled his ears. “It can only be one thing. We must use the blood of those who sent me into this place.”

“The hero of time, Link is no . . .” Again Torrent’s body stiffed as he felt the painful blast of magic.

“That name shall not be spoken in my presence.” Gannon bellowed. “If you speak it again you’ll think what you are feeling now is bliss.”

“Yes master.” Torrent said as his body fell to the ground.

“Yes, that boy is gone.” He smiled. “But there is one who is a decedent and is alive. The child princes of Hyrule.”

“Zel. . .the princess?” Torrent asked. “Do you wish me to get her for you master?”

“Not yet fool. First we must prepare.” Gannon smiled and looked at Torrent. “This child you speak of,” Torrent looked at Gannon. “She has interfered with my rebirth to many times. You shall bring her to witness my birth. I will deal with her myself.” Torrent smiled and bowed.

“Yes my master.” He said as Gannon’s shape faded back into the mirror.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Shan pulled her red Goron cape around her as she walked down the long dirt path. Pink huddled close to her shivering uncontrollably. It was freezing. The two travelers were in constant motion as they continued towards Lake Hyrule. Shan stopped and hugged hear arms. “It’s so cold.” She said slowly. Pink’s glow brightened as she flew from under Shan’s hood.

“Don’t be so week.” She said sharply. Shan looked up at Pink and then stumbled forward. She fell to her knees and hugged her shoulders.

“It’s so cold.” She said again. “This doesn’t make any sense. It was so warm this morning and now its Freezing. What the hell is going on?” Shan said forcing herself to stand. Pink landed on her shoulder and frowned.

“Well it is odd that it’s this cold.” Pink said. “It’s like the weather just changed right away.” Shan started walking again. “She jumped into Shan’s hood and sat next to her cheek. “So what are you waiting for!” She shouted. “Call Impa and ask her about it.”

“I doubt she’ll know.” Shan said flatly. Suddenly the black pendent glowed.

“Child,” Impa called. Shan frowned and took the pendent off her shirt and looked at it.

“What.” Shan said through chattering teeth.

“Where are you?” She demanded. Shan looked around in the darkness.

“I think I’m somewhere in the middle of Hyrule field.” Shan said.

“Why aren’t you after the next page?” Shan frowned.

“I AM!” Shan shouted. “It’s so damn cold out hear. Lets see you do it!”

“Do not shout at me.” Impa said sternly. “You have no time to waste exploring our world. You must find that last page.”

“Since the pass to Zora’s Domain was blocked by soldiers I decided to use the secret pass at Lake Hyrule.”

“Ask her,” Pink said poking Shan. Shan swatted at her causing her to fly up and land on her head. “Stop trying to hit me.” Pink said stamping her foot down on Shan’s head.”

“Impa,” Shan said holding her hands close to her body. “It’s so cold out hear? Is this a natural Hyrulain thing?”

“What do you mean?” Impa asked.

“I mean it’s Freezing out hear. But this morning it was very warm. What is going on?” Shan said jumping around trying to get warm.

“This isn’t good.” Impa said sternly. “You must get to Zora’s domain as soon as you can.”

“Well are you going to tell me why this isn’t good?” Shan said shouting into the broach. “Or do I have to guess?”

“Keep moving and keep your guard up. Once you get the water page you must return to the lost woods. I will be waiting there for you.”

“How?” Shan said folding her arms. “You can’t go beyond your boundaries unless Zelda is with you.” She heard Impa sigh.

“She will be with me.”

“Hey!” Pink shouted. “Tell me why the weather changed?”

“It’s some kind of dark sign.” Impa said. “Child of another world you must be more cautious. All the evil in Hyrule will soon start to seek you out. The evil king knows that someone is trying to stop him.” She said. Shan gasped and smiled nervously.

“Great. . .just what I needed.”

“Be serious.” Impa shouted. “Your lucky Torrent does not know your name. If he did there would be no place you could hide.” The pendent stopped glowing as Shan pined it back on her shirt. She jogged in place as she thought. Pink flew around in annoyance.

“This is just wonderful.” Pink said glowing bright red. “Your going to get me killed. Why do all the lovely fairs die so young?” Shan glared at her.

“WILL YOU SHUT UP!” She shouted. “At least you don’t have a super powerful king of evil chancing you down.” Shan went pale. As she looked at Pink. Pink hovered in front of her.

“What’s wrong Shan?” Pink asked. Shan pointed past her and stepped back. Pink turned and let out a scream as a Skeleton swiped at her. She flew to Shan. Shan drew her sword and continued to step back. “You know you could have warned me that was there.” Pink snapped.

“You’re the one who’s suppose to warn me! You’re the fairy.” Shan shouted swinging her sword at the skeleton, its head flew off. Shan watched as it knelt to the ground and started to feel around for it. She rolled her eyes and turned to leave. “I don’t know why I was worried.” Shan said looking over her shoulder. “Those things don’t do anything anyway.” She pulled her cape around her and walked on, leaving the skeleton to search for its head.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Gloria looked out at the lake and sighed. It was tranquil hear. She took a few steps towards it and knelt down. Behind her, her minions grunted at each other as they ate. “Mistress,” said a calm voice. Gloria looked over her shoulder and glared at the Poe that had bothered her. It hovered behind her with its scaly hand holding its lantern.

“What do you want Naga?” She snapped. The Poe spun around as its red eyes glowed.

“Why do you need me mistress? It said looking at the small bottle that was tied to Gloria’s waist. “If you do not need me you can let me go.” Gloria grabbed the bottle and shook it. The Poe let out a scream of pain.

“Do not try to trick me Naga.” Gloria snapped. She looked a the clear bottle. “Torrent said you would be useful to me.” She said. “He also said that you haven’t fed in a long time.” She smiled as the Poe hovered in front of her. Naga nodded and reached out a scaly hand.

“Yes I am so hungry. So hungry for the fears of the living,” Gloria shook the bottle again as Naga reached for her face. “AHHHH,” she screamed.

“Don’t try that again.” Gloria said. “Soon you’ll be fed. I have the perfect victim for you. She should be hear soon. But until then you will wait. Save your appetite for her.” Gloria smiled under her mask as her eyes narrowed. “No escape now child of another world. You will die. Oh yes the next time we meet you will die.” Gloria said her hands tithing into fists.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Shan smiled as she saw the large gate in the distance. Pink was fast asleep in her pack, which she was happy about. The small fairy was far to annoying. Shan looked up at the gate and then walked over to the side. Smiling she started to climb the latter that was there. “Once we’re by the gate all we have to do is get into the domain.” Shan said as she climbed down the other latter. “This is going to be a . . .” She gasped as something grabbed her and yanked her from the latter. Knocking her to the ground.

“Don’t move.” A male voice shouted. Shan looked up to see a tall Zora glaring down at her. She glared at him.

“Hey what is the big Idea?” Shan demanded. He drew a sword and pointed it at her face. “Right, don’t move, got it.” Shan said nervously. She moved her hand towards her sword. The Zora saw this and stepped on her hand. Shan winced as he applied pressure.

“What are you doing hear?!” He demanded. Shan winced as he shifted on to his leg. Her arm felt like it was about to break. “Answer me!” He shouted grabbing her by the collar. Shan looked up at him.

“I’m hear to see your king.” She said. He dropped her with a thud on the ground. Shan quickly stood and continued to glare at him.

“Shan what is going on?” Pink shouted. “I’m trying to sleep.” Pink flew from her bag and gasped at the tall Zora that was standing in front of them. He raised an eye at them and then lowered his sword.

“Tell me what your doing hear?” He asked.

“I need to see your king.” She said. “I am on a quest for the water page.” He frowned.

“You shouldn’t have come hear.” He said. “We don’t like visitors.”

“Well I’m hear so deal with it.” Shan snapped. “I don’t have time to mess with you.” He suddenly turned his head and frowned.

“You need to get out of hear,” He said shouting at her.

“Not till I see your king.” Shan said. He raised his sword.

“Fool!” He shouted. “Then I’ll make you leave.” He was about to run at her when two other Zora walked towards them. One was bright green and the other was deep blue, much like Shan’s attacker.

“Excellent,” The green Zora said. “You found another one for me.” He walked towards Shan. Shan stared at him. He didn’t look like a Zora but in someway he did. His long head was rounded at the end and was missing the tale that was usually on the Zora's heads. He walked around her and smiled. “Very lovely.” He said. Shan frowned.

“Back off,” she said. “I am hear to see your king. I have very important business to take up with him.”

“The Two blue Zora’s looked down as the green laughed.

“Oh, the king? He is not available right now.” He said. “You see I am in charge for the time being.” He reached out and touched her hair. Shan grabbed his wrist and twisted it. He fell to his knees in pain. The other two seemed to smile as he winced. “Don’t just stand there.” He shouted. “Get her!” Shan let go as the two Zora ran at her. She darted past them and ran down the path to the lake. She was almost there when something jumped her from behind and knocked her to the ground. She rolled over and glared at one of the Blue Zora’s. He pulled her to her feet and grabbed her by the arm.

“I told you to leave,” he said sadly. “Why didn’t you just go?” Shan balled her fist up and swung at him. He grabbed it with his other hand and squeezed. “You should have listened.

“Good you caught her.” The green Zora said glaring at her. “You are going to be an example for all those who dare challenge the great and powerful Korga.” He walked forward and Slapped Shan hard across the face. Shan glared at him and tired to lunge at him. The blue Zora was holding on to tight though.

“Korga you can not keep doing this!” Shouted a voice. They all turned to see another Blue Zora glaring at the green one. “Gell, Leo,” she said looking at the other two blue Zora. “I order you to let her go.” The two released Shan who stood and rubbed her cheek.

“Ahh, princess Ruto the third.” Korga said calmly. “You should remember who holds the cards.” He said smiling. He turned back to Shan and smiled. “Looks like you are free to go for now.” He said walking past her. He stopped and smiled. “But I’ll get you latter.” He laughed and jumped into a near by stream.

“Your majesty we. . .” One of the Zora’s started. She sighed and looked down.

“It is ok Gell,” she said walking towards Shan. “For give Gell and Leo,” she said sadly. “They had no choice.”

“Everyone has a choice.” Shan said. “But I forgive them. You did try to warn me.” Gell nodded.

“I am princess Ruto the third.” Ruto said bowing. “Please tell me why you’ve come.” Shan sighed.

“I came to see the king.” She said. “To get the water page.” Ruto frowned.

“So your after it’s power? I won’t ever turn it over.” She shouted. Shan shook her head.

“No I’m trying to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. I have already got the other two pages. If I don’t get the third you all can be in danger.” She looked at Leo who looked at Gell. Gell handed Shan back her sword.

“I don’t know if I can trust you.” Ruto said. “My mother told me that the water page, and my most precious position, must only be given to those who can prove themselves worthy of them. And that if they are truly worthy they would be able to pass any task I lay before them.”

“Fine then I’ll do what ever it takes.” Shan said sternly. “I need that page.” Ruto frowned.

“I was hoping a strong man would take my challenge.” She shot a look at Gell who seemed to blush a deep shade of blue. “But I do need help now.” She said sighing.

“Shan?” Pink said landing on her shoulder. Ruto stared at the small pink fairy.

“You have a fairy,” Ruto said. “Then you must help us.” She said.

“Why’s that?” Pink asked. Ruto smiled.

“Because fairies are the only thing that Korga fears.” Shan laughed. Pink glowed in anger.

“What’s so funny?” She demanded. “I’ll have you know fairies are very powerful.”

“So what do you want me to do?” Shan asked. Pink hit her on the head. “Oww, I mean what do you want us to do? Damn Pink don’t hit me so hard.”

“My father was kidnapped by Korga,” Ruto said. “He’s being held in the water temple.” Shan gasped.

“Uh, there’s a slight problem with me going there.” Shan said.

“And what is that?” Ruto said putting her hands on her hips.

“I can’t hold my breath for that long.” She said. “I’ll drown before I get there.”

“Well you can borrow this.” Ruto said tossing Shan a blue tunic.

“Ok,” Shan said and frowned at the two male Zora’s. “Hey how about a little privacy.” They both blushed deep blue as the turned around.

“All you need to do is swim out to that . . .” Ruto said pointing to the small island that was located at the center of the lake.

“I know where it is thanks.” Shan said pulling on her boot. Ruto looked puzzled.

“I don’t see how you would know.” She said suspiciously. “Only my people do.”

“It’s a long story.” Shan said. Pink landed on Shan’s shoulder as she jumped into the water. Shan swam towards the tree and was surprised at how warm the water was.

“Ok,” Shan said. “Hear we go.” She dove down and started to swim with some difficulty. When she reached the entrance she kicked her legs furiously to get inside.

“I don’t ever want to do that again.” Pink said angrily. “I don’t like being under water.”

“Stop complaining.” Shan said in a whisper. “And keep your voice down. There are all kinds of monsters in hear.”

“Eep,” Pink said diving into Shan’s pack. “Hey your packs still dry. Amazing.” Shan rolled her eyes and walked down the long corridor towards the main chamber. Once there she couldn’t believe her eyes. The walls seemed to sparkle with stars as some light poured in from the ceiling. Shan was in awe.

“It’s beautiful.” She said looking down. Below her the water seemed to churn angrily. “Ok so not all of it is. But wow.”

“Shan.” Pink asked. “Where do we start looking?” Shan shrugged.

“I don’t know.” She said. Pink suddenly darted from Shan’s bag.

“Ahh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, that thing is glowing.” She said. Shan pulled out her Orcania and stared at it, it was glowing softly.

“Maybe I should try playing it.” She said. Pink landed on her shoulder.

“I don’t know,” she said. “I don’t like it. Maybe you should get rid of it.”

“I can’t it isn’t really mine to get rid of.” Shan said lifting the Orcania to her lips. A strange melody began to play. Shan suddenly felt the ground give way, she was falling. Shan took the Orcania away as she landed on a had surface. Pink’s glow dimmed.

“How did we get hear?” She asked. Shan shrugged.

“I guess this Orcania did it. That melody I played must have been some kind of teleportation thing.”

“What melody?” Pink asked. You didn’t play anything.” Shan stared at her.

“But I did,” Shan said looking at the Orcania.

“Help. . “ Said a week voice. Shan and pink looked at each other and then towards the place the voice was coming from. “Please someone help me.” Shan stared to walk. When she found who needed help it was all she could do to keep from screaming in fear.

“Oh my god.” Shan said shaking. “Look at that.” She said pointing towards creature that was hovering above a rather large Zora. Shan gathered her courage and stepped forward.

“Don’t worry I’ll help,” she said. “Somehow.” The creature turned and glared at Shan. A sickening feeling filled Shan. The creature’s face was decayed and a skull was visible under the rotting flesh. It’s mouth opened and closed as it pulled up a golden hood.

“Please help me. . .” The king said and fainted. Shan raised her sword as the creature flew up.

“So your finally hear.” Gloria’s voice said. “Come to rescue the king?” She asked.

“You bet I am.” Shan snapped. “Now let him go!” Gloria jumped down from out of nowhere and put her hand on her hip. He eyes seemed to be smiling at Shan as she walked towards the creature.

“I would like you to meet Naga.” Gloria said. “She is a Poe.” Shan stared at it. That was a Poe, a real one? In the game they looked less threatening. Shan shook her head, she had to remember that this was no game this was real.

“I don’t care what it is I am not letting you kill the king or take the page.” Gloria laughed and looked over her shoulder at Naga.

“Naga,” she snapped. “It’s time for your main course. Kill that pest and make sure you use your most viscous spell.” Naga floated forward. Shan raised her sword. The Poe flew at her Shan swung but her sword only went threw the Poe.

“Allow me to light your way to death.” A crackling voice said. Shan turned and was hit with a flame. She fell to the ground, Pink screamed as Shan lay motionless.

“What did you do to her?” Pink shouted. Gloria glared at the fairy.

“Nothing, she’s just going to relive her worst fear.” She laughed. “As she dose Naga will feast on it and then I won’t have to deal with that pest again.” Gloria laughed and walked over to Shan’s body she kicked her over. She reached into Shan’s pack and took out the two pages she smiled and looked at Naga. “I’ll leave it to you.” She disappeared. Pink flew in front of Shan and began to glow brightly.

“Foolish fairy,” Naga said backing up. “Your magic cannot keep me from her for long. Her soul will be mine.” Pink intensified her glow.

“Shan wake up!” She shouted. Shan only stared blankly towards the ceiling.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Shan looked around, where was she? It was familiar but some how it wasn’t. Tall buildings were all around her. She watched as transparent people walked past her seemingly in a daze. She turned, she couldn’t believe it she was somehow home.

“I’m home?” She said aloud. Suddenly she heard someone shouting behind her. Shan turned to see a man running out of a building carrying something in his hand and shouting. Shan went pale. “How can this be happening again.” She said.

“No one move.” He shouted. “Or I’ll blow your God damn heads off.” He turned and walked right threw her. Shan turned quickly as sirens began to fill the city street. The transparent people began to scream and run for cover. Two of them however stood their ground. Shan took a few steps back and shook her head.

“Mom, dad.” She said slowly.

“Drop the gun,” Shouted Shan’s father. The gun went off, Shan screamed as her father fell into a pool of his own blood.

“NO,” her mother screamed as the man shot her as well. Shan let out a scream of anger and ran at the man. She threw punch after punch, she passed threw him with every blow. She stopped and backed away sobbing. The man laughed and looked at her.

“You couldn’t help them.” He said. Suddenly the city disappeared and was replaced with a different landscape. Shan looked around. She was in a field somewhere. The man’s figured changed into Gloria.

“YOU!” Shan shouted. “YOU’RE THE ONE TO BLAME FOR WHAT’S HAPPENING!” Again she ran at her. Gloria only laughed.

“Am I?” She said. “You’re the one who seems to be responsible for what’s happening. Do you think that all of this is happening to you because it needs to or because it’s your destiny?” Shan glared at her.

“What are you talking about?” Shan shouted. Gloria laughed as her figure shifted along with the scenery. Shan gasped as Impa formed. She was now standing in a dark place where pillars shot up and disappeared into the blackness above her.

“What am I talking about? You know.” The transparent Impa said. “You know. Deep in your soul you know,” she smiled. You’ve forgotten but soon you will remember child from another world. Her image shifted and again so did the surrounding scenery. Shan gasped as the stone floor was replaced by red sand.

“You’ll find everything out soon enough.” Torrents voice said. Shan glared at him.

“Torrent!” Shan shouted.

“I am not Torrent.” He said. “I’m someone trying to get you to understand. The images you are seeing are a reflection into your own mind.”

“What are you doing to me?! What do you want me to understand?” Shan shouted. Suddenly everything disappeared as a new scenery came. Shan looked down to see a red carpet under her feet. She spun around and gasped. She was in some kind of thrown room.

“I want you to understand,” said a dark and evil sounding voice. Shan shivered as she turned. She screamed as she saw two shining red eyes in the darkness of a corner of the room. “If you join me you will live forever in this world as my servant. Don’t and die.”

“There is nothing you can do to make me serve you.” Said another voice. Shan turned and gasped. There standing behind her was a boy. He looked a few years older than her. His long blond hair was tied neatly up and his deep blue eyes were narrowed. Shan stepped forward.

“Link?” She said almost gasping. She couldn’t believe it her favorite character was standing in front of her as real as ever. “Then who’s. . .?” She turned to see the owner of the eyes step into the light. She fell backwards as Gannon stared forward. Never in her wildest dreams could she have pictured him to look like this. His long red hair seemed to flail wildly behind him. His face was heavily scared and his dark tan skin looked leathery and worn.

“Foolish boy,” Gannon shouted. “Do you think you can hold me hear forever. I will escape this place and when I do I shall bring the full wrath of the triforce of power on you.” Link narrowed his eyes. Shan jumped as Gannon ran at Link. He grabbed him by the neck and laughed.

“What? No.” Link shouted.

“You see,” Gannon said laughing. “Your spirit can’t last much longer. Soon you’ll disappear and I will be free to call one of my servants. I will be resurrected,” he laughed and threw Link down. Link jumped to his feet and held up his hand. It began to glow brightly. Shan covered her eyes as a bright yellow light flashed around them.

“That is what happened.” Said a soft voice. Shan uncovered her eyes and looked around. Shan was again someplace else. It was the entrance of someplace. She looked up at the stone building and then jumped as someone touched her shoulder.

“Ahh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, who are you?” She screamed. “No way. . .” she said slowly backing up.

“I am Princess Zelda.” Said the woman with long blond hair. She looked at Shan with her crystal eyes. “You have very little time to waste. Your fairy friend pink is doing all she can to protect you. But soon her power will give way to the evil intentions of Gannon’s servant.”

“Pink,” Shan said still staring at Zelda. “How did I get hear?” Zelda looked down and then up again. Her face was filled with sadness.

“You will soon return to your body.” She said. “Soon the evil king will return. The pages have been taken from you. Only one remains.”

“Gloria took them?” Shan said in anger. “That Gurdo bitch.” Shan shouted.

“Please listen to me,” Zelda said grabbing Shan’s hand. Shan felt a sudden warmth rush threw her body. “A scarifies is the final key to his resurrection. Only the decedents of those who banished him will be able to awaken him, with their blood. But something else is needed for his defeat.” She said.

“That means. . .Zelda is in danger.” Shan said in shock. Zelda let go of Shan’s hand and looked away.

“She is not the only one,” Zelda said. “There is another.” Suddenly Zelda disappeared. Shan felt the ground give way, as she fell she heard another voice.

“Be careful,” Shan closed her eyes.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

“You horrid little fairy,” Naga shouted. Pink let out a scream as her power gave out. Naga reached out and hit her knocking her to the ground. “I’ll deal with you after I finish my meal.” Naga was about to turn when Pink flew up.

“Take this you trep,” Pink shouted. Naga let out a shout as Pink glowed bright. “AHHH!” Pink shouted a bright ball of pink light hit the Poe. Naga shouted and flew at Pink. She grabbed her and laughed.

“So you are eager to die little fairy.” Naga said squeezing Pink. Shouted in pain. “Very well.” Naga took down her hood revealing her decaying skull. Pink squirmed. “Fairies are so very tasty.” Suddenly something struck Naga over the head. There was a sickening crack as the Poe fell to the floor and disappeared.

“Shan!” Pink shouted flying to her friend. She hugged Shan and then kicked her. “You stupid girl.” Pink shouted. “How could you let a Poe attack you.”

“It’s not like I let it Pink.” Shan said calmly. “I had the strangest dream.” Shan said. “But. . . I can’t seem to remember it all.”

“Never mind that!” Pink shouted. “Gloria took the pages. We have to get them back.” Shan turned to the fallen king.

“King Zora?” She called. He lifted his head and groaned.

“I have such a terrible headache.” He said standing. Shan walked over to him and helped him up.

“Well your safe now.” Shan said. He stared at her.

“I say, who the devil are you?” Shan gave a quick smile.

“Your daughter sent me to rescue you. Can you swim out on your own?” He nodded.

“Yes,” he said. “But what is going on?”

“I’ll tell you later we have got to get you out of hear. Your people need you.” The two of them dove into the water and swam for the exit.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Gloria smiled as she held her sword on the three Zora. The Princess glared at her. “Hand over the page of water.” Gloria said sternly. “NOW!” Ruto shook her head.

“Never!” She shouted. Gloria lifted her sword.

“Very well.” She said. “Then each of you will die.”

“Hold it right there!” Shouted a voice. Gloria turned and glared at the brat child. She lowered her sword and laughed.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Shan stared at Gloria who had three Zora cornered near an old run down shack. They all looked very young. Slowly she raised her sword and glared at Gloria who turned to her and held up her sword. “I have had it with you.” Shan said coldly. “Time for you to had over those pages you stole from me and get lost.”

“Foolish girl.” Gloria said laughing. “DO you think that you can defeat me? Alone? Every time we have met to battle someone has pulled you from the fire. Do you think you can take me on? Me the leader of the Gurdo Outcasts?” Shan nodded.

“You bet.” Shan said.

“Very well, Let us fight and see who the victor is.” Shan jumped quickly out of the way as Gloria ran at her. Shan focused her energy and turned.

“Upper cut!” Shan shouted and jumped into the air as Gloria came at her again. There was a shout of pain. Shan landed and backed up holding her small sword up and waiting. Gloria was looking away her hand on her face. Next to her, her mask was laying on the ground, forgotten.

“You!” She shouted. Turning to Shan. Shan and the Zora’s gasped. Gloria’s face was heavily scared and her mouth seemed to be nothing more than two scared lips. Shan just stared at her. Gloria grabbed her mask and retied it. “No one may look on my face and live!” Gloria screamed and ran at Shan. Shan ran at her and ducked under the large sword. Unfortunately, she wasn’t quick enough, Gloria brought down her sword and cut Shan’s arm slightly. Shan gritted her teeth and turned she quickly kicked Gloria in the back sending her falling forward. Gloria spun around and glared at Shan. Hatred like Shan had never seen was burring in her amber eyes.

“What’s wrong?” Shan said smugly. “Didn’t know I knew how to fight?”

“I am going to kill you!” Gloria shouted and jumped into the air her sword above her head. Shan jumped back as she landed, her sword pierced the ground. Shan backed up and ran at her again with her sword but stopped as she was about to bring it down on her. “Fool,” Gloria shouted and punched Shan sending her falling back.

“SHAN!” Pink shouted. Gloria drew her sword from the ground and walked towards Shan who had landed on the ground. She quickly sat up and tried to get to her sword but Gloria was standing in the way.

“SO your name is Shan? My master will be interested in that ,” her eyes seemed to smile as she raised her sword into the air. “Good bye my enemy!” Suddenly laughter filled the area. Gloria fell to her knees as a dark figure rose from the waters behind Shan. Shan spun around and stared at what had formed.

“Your name,” the figure laughed as it stepped from the water. “Is Shan.” Shan gasped as Torrent stared down at her. She got to her feet and dove for her sword. She turned to him. “Gloria head back and prepare the book of Mudor for the ceremony. I shall take care of this child from another world. OR should I call you Shan.” Shan narrowed her eyes.

“Shan he knows your name.” Pink shouted. Shan narrowed her eyes and glared at Torrent.

“Yeah I know that Pink thanks for the news flash.” Shan said and lifted her sword.

“Long time no see, child. Or should I call you Shan?” Shan glared at him even harder. He slowly walked forward. Shan slid her foot back. “How would you like to go home? Put all of this behind you and return to your world.” Shan stood ridged.

“I don’t want anything from you.” Shan spat. Torrent smirked and laughed. The Zora that were near by stared on in fear. Ruto watched as she held a shell in her arms.

“Very well.” Torrent said calmly. “Shan.” Torrent said. Shan felt her body lift off the ground. She stared forward in shock as Torrent’s eyes seemed to glow brightly. She struggled to move. Pink was also frozen in place.

“I can’t move Shan.” Pink shouted. Shan felt her sword fly from her hands as Torrent neared them.

“You should have taken my offer child.” He said flatly.

“Put her down.” Shouted Ruto running forward. Shan could see her out of the corner of her eyes.

“No! Stay back. This guy is one powerful jerk.” Shan shouted. Suddenly Shan was thrown into the ground and lifted back up again. She groaned in pain as she tried to stay awake.

“Hand me the page of the waters and I might let her go. IF you don’t I will kill you and your people. Starting with the king.” Ruto looked down at the shell she was holding and then to her father who still looked week. She closed her eyes and lowered her head.

“I will give you the water page.” She said sadly.

“NO!” Shan shouted. “If you do everyone in Hyrule will die don’t you get it. He’s trying to bring back Gannondorf the king of evil.” Ruto looked at Shan and then down.

“I have to think of my people.” Ruto said sadly. “I can not let them be killed.” She walked towards Torrent and handed him the shell. He took it and then frowned.

“Why isn’t it changing into the page?” He demanded. Ruto shrugged.

“I don’t know. You have what you need. Now let her go her and leave.” Torrent glared at Ruto and threw his hands forward. Ruto flew threw the air and landed on the ground near her fellow Zora.

“Perhaps it takes a special touch after all.” Torrent said looking at Shan. “That would explain what the Mudor text meant by one who is capable.” He smiled. “Come hear Shan.” He said Shan floated over to him. “Hold out your hand and take this.” Shan glared at him.

“No!” She shouted. He laughed. Shan suddenly felt her had lift up and towards the shell. She had no control. As soon as her hand touched the shell it flashed blue and changed into the water page. Torrent held it in his hand and laughed.

“I HAVE DONE IT MY MASTER!” He shouted. Shan glared at him as he turned back to her. “Now it is time for you to meet my master Shan. For you will witness his rebirth first hand.” Shan glared at him as he lifted his hands into the air. Shan watched as her surroundings began to blur slowly she felt herself lose consciousness as Torrent laughed.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Impa formed in Zelda’s room and sighed. Finally the guards had left. She slowly walked over to the bed where Zelda lie and gently shook her shoulder. Zelda rolled over and smiled up at Impa and got out from under the covers. Impa picked her up and hugged her tight.

“You’re a good girl for getting ready.” She said looking Zelda over. “That disguise makes you look like a boy but don’t worry you won’t have to where it long.” Zelda hugged Impa again.

“I just want to go. This place is scary Impa.” Impa smiled and started towards the window. Suddenly her body flickered and faded causing her to Drop Zelda. Zelda gave a shout of fear and ran to her guardian. “What’s wrong Impa?” She cried. Impa looked up at her from the floor and tried to speak.

“I don’t know. . .some one is trying to block me. . .I can’t hold out much longer.” Impa said tiring to stand. “We have got to get you out of hear. AHH.” Impa screamed and disappeared. Zelda Stared blankly forward as the door opened to her room. She took a few steps back as Torrent stepped in. He smiled at her and then laughed.

“Go away.” She shouted stepping back.

“Don’t you want to see your friend again?” He asked. “She’s waiting for you and so is my master. Come child Zelda it is time for you to aid me in my purpose.” Zelda’s body suddenly fell to the floor. Her eyes were open wide staring blankly forward. Torrent laughed as she disappeared.

“Soon I shall have the power over all Hyrule.” Torrent shouted as he to disappeared in a flash.

To be continued.