Rise of the Juggernaut

A Legend Defeated

Prologue: A Legend Defeated

This is the end.

That thought flashed through Link's mind, as he sheath his sword, the Master Sword. He stood towering over the lifeless form of Ganondorf.

It had taken over four thousand years for the reign of the legendary demon king to finally end. The princess Zelda sat on her throne tied down by invisible chains.

This doesn't seem right, Zelda thought.

Link started towards the throne to free Zelda. "Wait," she said. "This isn't over. He's not dead."

Then they heard clapping. It was a single person's clap, then followed by more from the same person.

"It was a fucking phantom!" Link exclaimed.

"You did very well," Ganondorf said. "Very well indeed."

"Gods damnit! What does it take to kill you?!"

"Foolish boy," Ganondorf said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Did you think you could kill me? Heh, you don't even know what it is within you. I have full control over the power within me which means I'm more powerful than you. And you can't kill me!"

"Tell me something," Link said. "Why do you do this? Why are you so bent on conquering Hyrule. Why do you want to kill me?"

"Because you stole from me!" Ganondorf screamed, his anger rising. "You have something of mine by right!"

"And I can give it to you... Over my dead body."

"Gladly," Ganondorf said. "But lets not fight in my soon- to- be castle."

This man lived for blood. For death and torture of innocent lives. It wouldn't be over until he was dead. Link reached for the Master Sword; gripping it so tight, that it turned his knuckles white.

One more time, he thought. I won't let your death be meaningless, Midna. I'm going to slaughter that son of a bitch.

He turned to face Ganondorf. The dark man was near. Then everything suddenly froze. A soft hand took Link's shoulder. "Follow me."

Link turned to see Zelda. And with a blinding flash, a shortbow and golden arrows, known as the Light Arrows suddenly appeared. The bow was carved from scorched black wood, and was overlaid with golden designs and spirals.

Zelda bowed, and said, "Lend me your strength and courage for just a little longer..." Then she held her hand out.

Link took her hand and said, "I will do everything I can to protect you, and the rest of Hyrule, and kill the bastard, while doing so."

Then they snapped back into reality. And Ganondorf was charging them once more. Link met his charge, riding on Epona. Their blades clashed with a shower of sparks. The collision left Links sword arm numb.

This isn't working, he thought. Have to find a way to get him off his horse, so I can fight him with an advantage. While one can fight from horseback, they would not be capable of such moves as Link can do. Not without chopping up their horse, anyway.

Ganondorf was once again spurring his horse, ready for another charge. Then, Link spotted a drop-off that he remembered had led to Kakariko Village. Ganondorf was upon him again; attacking with an overhead swing, missing Link by a few inches. Link kept going. Ganondorf spurred his horse around and gave chase.

Link pulled Epona's reigns to the left, as Ganondorf hurled a large ball of the Triforce of Power's energy at him. Then, Link quickly steered right, as Ganondorf hurled another ball of energy at them.