Live Your Own Story in Hyrule

Koume is pierced straight through with the ice arrow, crying out as the numbness already starts to build up from her shoulder down to her arm.

"Oh, that wasn't that bad. Just melt it and make yourself feel better!" Kotake took the one opportunity she did have to poke at her sister's pain. It wasn't like she didn't just spend this whole time having to deal with all sorts of fire. She's still suffering from the torching of her own flesh and clothes.

"Feh! Be quiet and help me get this ragged wolf!" Koume had already managed to get her magic wrapped around the wolf and pulled it taut.

Kotake cackled with glee as she secured her lasso around the wolf and yanked it tight.

"Now, out of our way!" They shout in unison as they dart off towards the door with the wolf dangling in the air a short ways behind them.

Irina gasps. The arrow didn't do much and now they are taking Link away?!

“No no no!” She says quickly to herself before running as fast as she can after the witches, attempting to grab on… or jump onto the wolf to make him come down with the increased weight.

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When Rome falls to the ground, he sees the ice witch pulling to get Link, and he launches himself in the air before Dashing at an angle to get his angle correct, before dashing across, slamming the flame side of his blade against the ropes, aiming to cut Link free in one fell swoop.

Oh, that arrow was definily doing something. Koume couldn't feel anything on one half of her body, but over 400 years of living has given her some experience in staying focused on the task at hand. Besides, when answering to Ganondorf, it's either deal with him or this rabble and the choice was clear.

The additional weight from the barmaid was starting to drag them down and they were made lighter, unhelpfully, by the very same upstart that burned Koume earlier. Snapped forward by the cutting of the lasso, they tumbled forward and corrected themselves in the air.

"This is getting nowhere!" Koume starts.

"Agreed! Why don't we solve this more quickly?" Kotake offers.

"Finally, we can agree on something. Let's go!"

The sisters make quick work of whirling in the air and fusing together into their greater, combined form. That ice arrow from earlier was still stuck in the left side of her body was removed and flicked away. The wolf is picked up by his scruff and held in Twinrova's hand. "We'll be taking this. In the meantime, we suggest you all start working on freeing those captives before they freeze to death. They were hardly worth the trouble, anyway."

With a wave of the two wands, the entire room fills with a thick mist that spills out into the plaza area. "Or don't. We don't care." Laughter erupts from the fog.

By the time it clears, the duo are gone.

Wolf Link teeters in mid-air with Irina as the witches pull him away. He barks at swipes at them with his massive paws.

When he is cut free by Rome, he free-falls with Irina and pulls her into his paws in order to break her fall and absorb the impact. He rises dazed, looking for Irina to see if she was hurt, but then suddenly is grabbed by the scruff. He hangs in the air, unable to wriggle himself free and just swipes at the air. As he is pulled away, a loud howl can be heard echoing through the temple.

Irina lands roughly beside the wolf as they fall, but before she can even steady herself or reach out he is already gone again — lifted by the scruff and dragged into the air.

When the howl is heard and the witches vanishes into the air, Irina runs forward a few steps before the fog clears, only to stop when there is nothing left to chase.

Irina turns toward her friends, looking at them for a moment, before seeing the frozen prisoners. With a sad expression, she walks towards one of the cells.

"*Oh no you witches don't!*" _Gatu shouts, feeling insulted for being brushed off after dodging his spear capped in ice was throw at him. Wiping out his Boomerang, he arches his arm back and imbues it with the power of wind through his magic, in which he throws it forwards towards the twinrova twins; trying to knock them out of the air and force them to drop Link to safety before they get away._

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_...And sadly, his boomerang falls short and unable to cover the range as it comes spinning back to him with the wind magic he invested into it for that throw faded by the time it returns, hopping up and catching it._

_He would've used his Bow and knocked an arrow to fire it, but he was concerned that he might've hit Link if he done so, so he took a safer approach by using his Boomerang instead._

"Damnit, we go to go after them before they escape with Link and that weird shard thing they had on their person!"

Rome sighs as he steps up to the remainder of the group, slinging his sword onto the magnetic holster on his back. “We will find him, don't worry.” He says as he places a hand on Gatu’s shoulder. “In the meantime, let us free everyone here and get out of here.”

He releases Gatu’s shoulder and walks up towards Irina. “You okay?” He asks, his lips pursed. “Losing a friend is never fun.”

“It isn’t,” Irina replies softly to Rome. “Thank you, Rome,” she adds, giving Rome a quick side hug in gratitude. “But we will go find him as soon as we help these prisoners. Although we don't even know where they are taking him. Unless..." she touches the charm attached to her necklace. "Unless we can communicate with these charms at a distance."

"Link?" she calls, trying to talk through the charm--They don't lose anything by trying. "Link, can you hear us? Are you okay?"

"Tell you what, I'll think of a surprise and it'll be on the house." Fallon replies to Saria, jotting down 'surprise' and circling it. "Okay, that ought to take care of things and--" her head lowers to see her little one at the table. "Play? That is what you are offering after they have just arrived?" She smiles, giving way to the table so they can all take off. "Of course, they wouldn't say no to that offer."

She chuckles and clears the milk and water cups while she determines what would be good for them to eat. "Make sure you stay close by!!" She called out to them, ensuring her voice could be heard through and beyond the door.

"Okay, now what to feed to them... Perhaps some cuccoo tenders. I think that'll be good. Side of greenery and that ought to cover it."

That in mind, she quickly heads to the kitchen to drop off the glasses and put the order in. She then hustles towards the exit so she could watch them and wait for the order to finish.

"Okay Mommy!" Naomi says as she follows the other two, her brain immediately filing the instruction under 'Things that have been responded to and thus require no further thought'.

Out in the field, Naomi spreads her arms to the others. "So what should we play? How abouuuuuuuut" (points at Aio) "you're the heroic knight," (points at Saria) "you're the pretty princess," (points at self) "and I'M the ferocious dragon?" >:) Naomi raises her hands high like claws and stomps dramatically toward Saria. "IIIIII'M GOING TO EEEEAAAT YOOOOUUUUU!" >:O

Aio stares at Naomi blankly. He clearly didn't understand her. He wonders why this girl is threatening the other girl.

As he doesn't quite understand the rules of the game, he does the same and chases after Saria, holding his hands up like a dragon as well. He calls out "Raaawr!" and something unintelligible in his language.

Saria lets out a scream as both come after her and laughs, running. She looks at Aio and points at Naomi without stopping. "Attack HER, not me! We are the good guys! Dragon! Dragon! " She repeats, hoping to teach Aio a new word.

Aio begins chasing after Naomi, too, and calls her by what he thinks is probably her name, "Dragon! Dragon!"

Fallon opens the door and is immediately met with screaming and shouts of a dragon. She hurries outside, checking the sky and surroundings to see if one had suddenly popped up. Thankfully, there was no such creature and further processing allowed her to realize they were just playing out here. Of course, that's what they intended to do in the first place, but flashbacks of moldugas and spiders said otherwise. Briefly, anyway.

So, she heads back towards the walls of the inn and leans against them, watching them play and enjoy life for the time being. A refreshing change of scenery to what she knows lies beyond.

Naomi blinks at the swift derailment of her CAREFULLY CRAFTED FANTASY WORLD. o.O; At least Saria seems to get the idea and is trying to explain it to Aio -- but it looks like he still thinks _he's_ a dragon. Okay, well, maybe he can be a knight AND a dragon! Like some kind of...dragon man!

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"Ummm...OHNOES IT IS THE DRAGONBORN! BUT YOU WILL NEVER DEFEAT ME UNLESS YOU FIND THE, ummm, MAGICAL HELMET OF RAINBOW FLAMES! IT IS IN, ummmmmmmmmm...aaaaaa SECRET PLACE THAT--THAT ONLY THE ROYAL FAMILY KNOWS ABOUT!" Yeah, Naomi is totally engaging in AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION and not dumping her DM responsibilities on Saria. n.n

Those were a lot of words and Aio understood none of them! He continues to chase Dragon and shouts her name. He giggles with excitement as the air and sun and open space combine to create a volatile reaction of fun.

As the screams of the children echo through the field outside of the Wolfos, a tall imposing Gerudo woman cuts the horizon perpendicularly. She holds a spear and walks in a relaxed pace but with a serious expression. The expression softens when she sees the children playing, particularly the boy.

She stops and observes them by the stables outside of the inn.

Saria laughs and nods, pointing at Noemi! "Yes! Catch the dragon!"

Seeing Risa arrive, Saria hmms, touching her chin with a finger. She approaches Risa and Fallon and brings her hands to her back. "Excuse me, I have a question."

"As you know, Aio is living in the Kokiri Forest now. Do you know of any grown-ups that may help us build a treehouse for him?"

Risa crouches down to become eye-level with the forest child. She rests her elbow on her knee and says, "A treehouse?" She thinks, and says, "Sweetie, I am from the desert. I don't know much about trees. But I will find someone who can help."

Fallon laughed to herself. Of all the things Naomi could've been, a dragon...born was not one she expected. Yet, she could appreciate her imagination. Those bedtime stories must've sounded far more spectacular to her than she'd thought.

Spotting movement in the distance, she looked towards it and found it was a friendly face upon closer inspection. She smiled as Risa approached, acknowledging her presence with a nod.

With Saria now approaching, she then pondered her question, "You need help with one, hm? Well, I'm not much of a builder, but I can assist in whatever way I can. I'll have to ask my husband if he has any suggestions or ideas. All else fails, I could just read about trees and houses and then attempt to replicate it."

Saria grins, her hands on her back while she listens to them. "You are big and strong women, so I knew you could help! Thank you." With this, she goes back to playing with her friends.

GUUUHHHH!!! &gt;_&lt;; Being a DM is so FRUSTRATING! You put in all this work to give the players an intricate world to interact with, and they just want to be MURDER HOBOS that solve every problem by charging at it swords waving! "Okay, fine! TAG, YOU'RE IT!" Naomi shouts to Aio. Then she turns and dashes away.

_-OOC- QUIET 9s, A 10 IS SPEAKING._

*The Evil King is surveying his dark kingdom from some precipice, watching the creatures and monsters he cultivated scuffle among themselves.*

"Boring."

*He is impatiently waiting for Edu, who he summoned at his whim and no care for whatever the Twili might have been involved with.*

Edu had received a summons from his supreme overlord, whom he so desires to please. Riding on top of a guardian, he quietly sits until the guardian arrives at his master’s throne, in which the guardian leans forward to allow Edu to slide off, landing on his feet only to kneel on one knee in front of him, bowing his head.

“Lord Ganondorf… I have come, just as you asked!”

The spider whispers while the grown folks start talking, "A spider's name cannot be enunciated by your species' tongue. But you may call me Belinda." She hides back into the shadows.

"That is a pleasant name." Artifa whispers back, also deciding to just tuck herself away someplace nice and unquiet. She gets the distinct feeling there's no real peace to be found down here, so a nearby boulder will just have to do.

*A grunt is all Edu is graced with, as Ganondorf continues to stare over the Depths before he finally glances over his shoulder.*

"You did well draining that overgrown puddle."

*The waters of Lake Hylia are now a raging, roaring river; seeking to carve a bed for itself or an exit. It drowned the weakest and slowest of the Depths' denizens to the Gerudo king's amusement.*

"New job for you: Take this."

*Ganondorf holds a crystal in his hand that he sends to hover in front of Edu. Artifa would recognize it, as it was integral to her test to gain entry to his domain.*

*It vibrates before splitting up into 4 identical copies still hovering in front of the kneeling figure.*

Artifa definitely recognizes those crystals. She didn't even know more were going to be used. This was going to be fascinating to watch unfold and keep record of.

Darkness thickens along one of the jagged stone structures overlooking the gathering. It does not move. It simply exists — heavier than the surrounding gloom.

If one were to look long enough, they might notice the faint suggestion of a figure leaning against the structure — arms loosely folded, one shoulder resting against stone that seems to absorb her rather than support her. Red eyes glimmer once in the dim, observing.

Dark Irina says nothing. She does not step forward, does not interfere with Ganondorf’s commands, does not acknowledge Artifa’s quiet fascination.

She watches the spider, the scholar, the summoned dark guy, and the splitting crystals, and a faint curl of a smile touches her lips.

The shadows around her remain still, as if unaware she was ever there at all.

The spider's laser eye catches the glow of the crystals. Pretty. Her hind legs rub silently with excitement.

Edu glances up at the praise from his master. How exhilarating this was! He was actually being recognized for his efforts, which brought a smile to his face.

_New job..?_ Edu wondered internally, before a crystal is sent floating to him. Edu reaches out to grab it before it splits into 4, a small gasp escaping Edu’s lips. “Yes, Lord Ganondorf.” The words slip from him out of habit, before he reaches again, attempting to grab one of the four crystals.

*Turning slightly so the Twili is more in sight, Ganondorf gives a slow cruel grin.*

"Set these up. Wherever, whenever. When you do, the only thing I want ... Is to make sure it hurts as many people as possible."

*He chuckles deep in his chest.*

"I'm sure you'll all enjoy the results when they've all gone off."

A low chuckle rattles in Edu’s chest as a massive grin stretches across his face. He quickly gathers the crystals, and bows once more to his master. “I'll get right to it!” He shouts, stumbling backward as he raises up from his kneel, however he manages to clean it up with a nice spin that would have looked really cool if he wore a cape. Unfortunately he did not. He hops back on the head of his guardian. “I'll get started on my work right away, m’Lord.”

Dark Irina just rolls her eyes and scratches the side of her neck idly, looking a bit bored now.

"That kind of excitement is admirable for such a daunting task. I almost died from mine and it wasn't even the crystal that was the most concerning..." Artifa remarked to herself while peering over the boulder.

"I'm sure he'll do fine."

*The Gerudo male shrugs lazily, acknowledging Artifa's words as he opens a portal to his next destination;*

"Either the job gets done or he dies."

*Ganondorf disappears into the magic, leaving the question if the bomb or the Evil King himself would be the cause of Edu's death.*