The Legend of Zelda: Everlasting (2nd book in the Timeless series)

Chapter 16

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When they reached the square, there was panic everywhere. It was obvious that there had been a great number of casualties, but Link was still glad that there was still a good number of people who had survived the attack.

Several people, obviously relieved, whipped their heads around to face them when they walked in,

"Oh, thank the goddesses you made in back safely, My Queen," Reuben said as he rushed towards them, bowing and kissing Zelda's hand. Link raised an eyebrow, but decided not to say anything. They walked forward to the fountain in the center of the square, and he got on top of it before taking Zelda's hand and helping her up. They then turned to face the awaiting crowd,

"Now, I am sure you all know what is occurring-" Zelda began,

"Yeah, we're being attacked!" An older woman interrupted, and a young child began to cry somewhere,

"I thought you were supposed to be the hero, King Link! Why aren't you out saving us?" A man called out, about Rusl's age. It was clear that he wasn't meaning to be rude,

"Believe me, I'm trying my best here. You just need to be patient. I'll get rid of the threat as soon as I can," He said, trying to convince them and calm them down, "We advise that every adult arm themselves, for self-protection. We're also going to be evacuating people to Kakariko Village and Ordon-"

"What? Why?" Another person called out,

"A mere precaution. The first place these intruders will strike is the castle and the surrounding area. It would be much safer for you to go to smaller towns," Zelda said gently, trying to calm them down. It seemed to work for a moment,

"Wait...If we're not here, then how can we help? You can't expect us to just sit around until we get attacked again! A young man called out from the middle of the crowd,

"They are right majesties. The knights took a great tole. You can't do this alone," Reuben chimed in, looking over at them with his arms crossed. Link looked over at him for a moment before motioning him forward. When he was up on the fountain with them, he turned to him,

"So you just expect us to let untrained townspeople risk their lives for this? Not going to happen. I...I've done this kind of thing before. I won't bring them into it," Link shot back, quietly enough the crowd wouldn't overhear. Zelda touched his arm lightly, and he took a breath,

" Of course I wasn't suggesting an untrained army. I agree that they should be sent out to smaller villages for safety. I think we should set up a training camp in Hidden Village for those who wish to be of greater assistance to the fight. It would also be quite helpful if welders and such would also lend their hands in the productions of materials," Reuben insisted,

"He's right, Link. You don't have to face this alone this time. Dayfos has an army, so we should too," Zelda agreed,

"Fine, ok," Link said, before turning to a Head Knight, "Take a few of your men to Hidden Village, along with a wide range of weapons from the armory. A training camp is to be set up there,"