My Inner Life: Chapter 17 - A New Friend (Part 4)
ZeldaQueen: This is it! This is really the end, I'm sure of it!
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Chapter 17: A New Friend (Part 4)
When I awoke the next morning my head felt like I had been hit with a heavy piece of wood.
ZeldaQueen: HA! *hides two-by-four*
Painfully
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
I lifted my head up and saw Link already up and dressing. Struggling to get up, I managed to sit up on the side of the bed, my head swimming with the after effects of the Griffin Spice. Then I head a voice. "Oh Jenna your
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE-R-E! Aw, and you were doing so well before!
awake, are you ok love?" After a minute I could tell that the voice was Link's. "Yeah….I think so, but my head hurts and my muscles ache." I said with a groan as swells of nausea welled up in my stomach.
ZeldaQueen: Wait...she's six months pregnant, isn't she? And she got totally hammered with extremely potent alcohol that she's never had before?
Jenna, you win Worst Parent of the Year Award. As does Link, since he told you to drink the damned stuff
I heard a creak of wood as Link sat down next to me. Putting his arm around me, I felt his eyes upon my face. "You sure don't hold your ale well, love. I guess you never drank as much as me." Link added, his lips brushing my cheek.
ZeldaQueen: Huh, Link's a booze hound. Who woulda thunk it?
"Do you think you'd be well enough to travel?" Moving my head slightly I looked into his loving eyes. "I think so, but maybe I should eat first, and we would have to see Dalamar before we depart." I said holding my head.
ZeldaQueen: Actually, Jenna's showed no signs of being six months pregnant ever since she and Link had the argument about whether or not she was coming with him. I think the Suethor forgot, since I find it hard to believe that a woman that far along could leap around, ride a horse for so long, get totally hammered after a meal of pork, and not be tossing her cookies the next day. Especially given how she was such a delicate little flower for her first pregnancy
"Agreed. Get dressed love and then come down stairs." Link said as he got up and buckled his sword on his back. Grabbing his money pouch off the table he tied it to his belt and headed towards the door. "I will meet you down stairs love," Link said as he opened the door. "Make sure you don't forget your weapons." He added then walked out closing the door behind him.
ZeldaQueen: My God, this is riveting!
I staggered out of bed, the warm rays of the sun filled into the room, lighting the walls causing the stone marble to glimmer with envy. I fumbled over to the table and rustled threw my saddle bags, pulling out a dark blue dress embroidered with Hyrule's symbol across the breast. I took off my ragged torn tainted pink dress and threw it into the bags, then I took the clean silky dress I took out previously and put it on. I smoothed out the crinkles in the dress then sat down on the side of the bed. I laced up my riding boots, then strapped my Phoenix Circles around my waist. Grabbing my blue velvet cloak, I threw it over my shoulders then tossed my saddlebags over my back and headed down stairs.
ZeldaQueen: So wait, she knows she's riding into a land at war which involves a lot of traveling through mountains and not only does she wear a pink dress, but she only packs other silky dresses?
Link's Queen, remember how Zelda dressed as a ninja when she went all Action Girl? There was a reason for that besides hiding her identity, you know
The common room was empty. The innkeeper was sitting behind the bar, cleaning out mugs with a damp rag. She eyed me as I came into the room. "Did you sleep well
m' lady?" The Griffin asked, the jewelry giggling on her tufted ears as she spoke.
ZeldaQueen: No, I didn't put that formatting error in there. That's the way it normally is
I looked over at her, my eyes locking with hers. "Yes ma'am I did, thank you." I returned. "If your
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE-R-E!
looking for your husband, m' lady, he's out back in the stables with Skan." She said, her expression softening. "Thank you ma'am." I said as I headed towards the stables.
ZeldaQueen: This uselessness is brought to you by My Inner Life
Link was in the stables brushing Midnight Star, smoothing out the horse's ragged mane with a hard bristle brush. I walked up behind him and threw my arms around him. He turned to face his beautiful wife.
ZeldaQueen: The fuck?!?! She actually called herself "beautiful"?
Ladies and germs, I believe I must quote the Suethor from her ridiculous rant at the beginning of this venture. "It was never in my intentions to create Jenna as a 'Mary Sue' char or to make her conceited, because I’m not really like that. Jenna is a persona char, one that resembles my personality while this story is being told from her perspective".
Link's Queen, when a person describes herself as beautiful, they're being conceited
"Ah Jenna you've finally came down. Great my love, I have wonderful news. A messenger from the Tower came with a letter from Dalamar. He says that the Griffin Council wishes to speak with us this afternoon." Link said as he put the brush down.
ZeldaQueen: Well, so much for the Griffin Council being so distrustful of humans and never interacting with them
My eyes widened with pure shock. "You mean the Griffin Elders want to see us? Holy Shit…that's unbelievable!" I screeched with excitement. "So when do we leave?"
ZeldaQueen: People in Hyrule do not say "holy shit". And I might add that "shit" is not a proper noun and thus shouldn't even be capitalized
"As soon as they send someone for us." Returned Link as he picked up the brush and resumed brushing his horse.
ZeldaQueen: Methinks Link is a tad too attached to that horse. PDORD Count = 103
"Its still early morning, so relax love. Why don't you go to the market and walk around for a while."
ZeldaQueen: If it's a question, where's the question mark?
"Well I hate waiting," I said as I started to turn to walk out."
ZeldaQueen: So much for her having patience. And why the hell is there a quotation mark there?
But I have been wanting to got to the market to by some herbs.
ZeldaQueen: Yep, time to get high again. Feed that addiction
I will be back in a few hours then
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my love. Maybe I will find some good silk to buy." "Jenna……," Link reached into the pouch at his waist. "Take these." He said as he placed two blue rupees into my hand.
ZeldaQueen: Wow, he gave her ten rupees. Now she can buy herself ten Deku Nuts
"Buy yourself something good." Looking down at the rupees I clasped my hand around them as I shoved them into my pouch. "Thank you Link. Ok love, I will be back soon." I said as I turned and walked out.
ZeldaQueen: (Jenna) "Thanks a lot, you cheap bastard"
The streets were bustling with all sorts of Griffins about their daily wares. The eyes of many different ones watched me wearily as I passed by, mostly just either walked the other way or moved aside. I felt a little out of place as I knew all too well that the Griffins didn't trust just anyone. Especially humans.
ZeldaQueen: Sues, on the other hand, get in everywhere. They're worse than roaches
But things started to change for the better as some of the Griffins started to notice my expensive clothes and the emblem I wore on the front of my dress.
ZeldaQueen: That's right Jenna, flaunt your unexplained wealth. We all know that even though Griffins distrust humans for enslaving them, they'll ultimately bow to your rank and richness
"Oh by the Goddesses…..she's from Hyrule." "What's someone from Hyrule doing here?" "I heard she came here with High Lord Dalamar and someone said that Link the legendary "Hero of Time" was accompanying them." "But even if they did, their humans, and why have humans come into our city?" Were some of the whispers and ushered words as I heard as I entered the market.
ZeldaQueen: I don't think I can take much more of this Sue-ishness. And the fact that Link is a side note in all of this even though he's the fucking hero drives me insane
But I just mainly pushed aside the exasperated spoken words of the Griffins in the streets and made my way into the lively market place.
ZeldaQueen: Sounds like they're more awed than exasperated
As I browsed around, I spotted a few good silk shops and decided to have a look. Some of the silks that the Griffins had were ones that I had never seen before. I stood in utter disbelief at some of the elaborate silks that laid right before me. Then I walked into one shop and saw the most beautiful silver silk I had seen in my life. The way it shimmered in the sun, made it look like it was interwoven with a thousand diamonds. I could tell that it was real expensive. As I held the soft intricate silk in my delicate hands, the shopkeeper eyed me curiously. He was a lean muscular light brown Griffin with thick colorful jewelry around his neck and ears. His soft green eyes landed upon the silk I held in my hands.
ZeldaQueen: STOP USING THE WORD "SILK" SO MUCH! PDORD Count = 106
"So lass you like that one?" He asked thoughtfully, a smile happed along his beaked face. "Yes I do…I have never seen silk as beautiful as this before." I replied as I caressed the it in my hands.
ZeldaQueen: Hear that? The Suethor's Sue-race is way better than that dumb Hyrule
"That's probably because that type of silk is very rare. You can only find that kind of silk in one place. Across the (22)Barren Sea." The Griffin said as he placed a clawed hand up on the counter.
ZeldaQueen: Well that wasn't all fragmented. And more footnotes! "The Barren Sea is the largest ocean on planet Gaia that's about a day's ride to the North of Hyrule. This large water mass is said to be the most dangerous because of a large massive sea creature that is said to live in its depths, sinking any ships that try to cross it. It is also said that if a ship manages to cross without getting attacked by the sea beast, then it will be lost to either the torrential storms that plagues the ocean or the massive whirlpools that roam its waters".
Skipping over the stupid "Gaia" thing, do you know what that reminds me off? The Zora Seas, from Oracle of Ages. Gah!
The Jewelry on his thick tufted ears made a clinking sound as he lowered his head closer to mine for a moment, his sharp beak just inches from my face. I just stared back at him blankly. "Across the Barren Sea?" I retorted, eyes wide "I thought that no one ever was able to cross the Barren Sea and return alive!" At that I nearly dropped the silk from my hands. "Calm down lass, but you heard wrong. I have been across the Barren Sea and am here to tell about it. By the way lass the names Tanis."
I just couldn't believe what I was hearing, someone had actually been across the infamous Barren Sea and lived to tell about it.
ZeldaQueen: Counting the footnotes, that's the fourth time she's mentioned no one ever crossing this Barren Sea and living to tell about it. PDORD Count = 109
Preposterous, how could anyone let alone a Griffin make their way across the Barren Sea when it's more dangerous then crossing the Black Desert.
ZeldaQueen: Question mark is needed
Stories for told of a monstrous sea beast that would attack seafaring ships and sink them, leaving its crew to drift along the sea to be swallowed up by the torrential storms, malevolent tidal waves or deadly whirlpools. I still didn't believe how anyone could cross that ocean without a death wish upon their heads. But I looked back at Tanis, with a look of questioning upon my face.
ZeldaQueen: You don't say. PDORD Count = 110
"Wait…just how did you cross the Barren Sea without getting sunk by the sea beast or one of those dangerous storms?" I said as I eyed him quizzically. He just smiled and winked. "That's me secret lass, if I told, well…then everyone would have this silk, and many other things. But forget about that. I'll tell you, since you like that silk so much lass, and that I know it would look beautiful on you,"
ZeldaQueen: Stop it! Thing's DON'T WORK LIKE THAT! Just because you look good in something doesn't mean you get it easier!!!
Tanis rested his head on his clawed hand. "I'll give you a discount price on that. Lets
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE
say twenty rupees? Agreed?" Tanis looked at me with egger anticipation.
ZeldaQueen: HA! I wonder if that's any different than "eager anticipation"?
And that is mighty cheap, considering how Sue-ishly rare and valuable this stuff's being described as
I reached into my pouch and pulled out two of the three blue rupees that Link gave me earlier, "Deal." I said as I handed Tanis the rupees.
ZeldaQueen: Wait, didn't Link only give her two blue rupees?
And three blue rupees is only worth fifteen rupees, not twenty. Because, you know, a blue rupee is worth five alone
Tanis took the rupees into his talons and bit on them to verify they're authenticity before putting them away. "Thank you lass," Tanis said as he handed the beautiful silk to me. "I hope you enjoy it, you made a good choice."
"Thank you too Tanis." I said as I turned to leave. "Oh and one more thing lass, be careful in the streets, you know us Griffins are not the trusting type, unlike me, but just be careful anyway." Tanis said warningly, his emerald green eyes resting on mine.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, despite the fact that they've only been fawning over her since she showed up! This is even less convincing than Edward Cullen insisting that people are afraid of vampires and naturally try to avoid them
"Thank you." I said flatly as I started to walk out. "G' day lass, take care." Returned the Griffin as I disappeared into the streets. I walked around the market aimlessly for a while, before stopping at a few other shops and brought more healing herbs, then noted the time and decided to head back to The Griffin's Vineyard.
ZeldaQueen: God, this is all useless
The Griffin's Vineyard stood shimmering against the midday sun. Its marble roof sparkled with a gold tinge as the sun's rays hit it just right. Its windows shone like crystal as patches as the low beams of the golden orange rays washed threw
ZeldaQueen: "THROUGH"!
them, causing shadows to dance along the windowpane. As I stepped inside, I noted the fully bustling common room with burly Griffins of all colors talking in meaningless dribble as they drown they're
ZeldaQueen: "THEIR"! Why do you keep messing that up?
woes in their
ZeldaQueen:See! You got it right there!
ale. Then the innkeeper quickly noticed me and eyed me in a way to tell me to come over. "M' lady your husband has been looking for you. He said for me to tell you as soon as you came back to meet him out back by the stables. He also said it was important that you do so hastily." Walking up to her I cracked a small smile. "Thank you ma'am. I will go there quickly now."
ZeldaQueen: By God, this is interesting!
With haste I went to the back of the stables and found Link saddling his stallion. When he noticed me, he called me over to him. "Where have you been Jenna? We're going to be late for our meeting with the Griffin Council." Link said urgently as he walked over to me and placed a gentle hand upon my shoulder. "Sorry my love, but I got caught up trying to buy some silk."
ZeldaQueen: (Jenna) "I mean, I know we're trying to meet with an uber-important council and all, but it was on sale and I just had to have it!
I watched as Link's gaze shifted to the silk in my hand. "Let me see that Jenna." Link said. I handed him the silk and his eyes widened. "This is very beautiful silk honey, where did you get it?" "I found it at a shop and got it real cheap, only twenty rupees." I replied. "Oh Goddesses love…you must have gotten a deal. Usually silk costs more then that, special silk of this type. But anyway, when we get home we'll have to have a dress made out of it for you. That type matches your skin and I know it will look beautiful on you." Link said with a broad grin, his eyes twinkling with a certain desire.
ZeldaQueen: This is hilarious. Apparently the shopping ventures of the Sue are important enough for Link to drool over and forget about the Ultra Important meeting they're going to.
And if I hear one more person tell Jenna "it will look beautiful on you"...
I went into his arms and slowly placed my lips close to his. "Hmm…I know what your thinking about my love, it shows in your eyes. But regretfully it will have to wait until we return home." I said softly at his lips, then inclined to them, tasting the spices still left on them from the ale he drank the night before.
ZeldaQueen: WHAT THE HELL? They're on their way to an Important Meeting and Jenna suddenly wants some action with Link? Right in the middle of the day? Does she have ADD? Focus girl! She's hornier than Bella Swan, I swear to God!
Then Links'
ZeldaQueen: Either multiple Links showed up here or the apostrophe's in the wrong place
look of desire changed into a serious one. "Dear wife, we must now make our way to the Tower and see the Griffin Council. We cannot be rude by being late." I pulled out of his gentle embrace and walked over to my mare. Taking the silk, I gently placed it in to my saddlebags, then saddled my horse for riding. After both horses were saddled, we mounted and readied to leave for the Tower of the Elders.
ZeldaQueen: Yes! The plot! Remember that? Get back to it!
With one last glance at each other, I followed Link out of the stables and onto the marble road. We made our way down roads of twist and turns, weaving in and around the Griffins in the streets. Younglings played in the streets, chasing each other as they played various children's games, while young females pulled carts filled with flowers or vegetables. The marble paved streets glistened under the sun's rays while our horse's hooves made a clicking sound on them as we rode. We were greeted by glances and hard stares as we neared the Tower, some even whispered slurs of exasperated comments to why there were humans in their city. But we continued on and rode up to the Tower's front gate. Two Griffin guards holding spears in their talons, exchanged surprised glances before their skeptical stares rested upon us.
ZeldaQueen: And after a paragraph of utter uselessness, we get more Sue-fawning. Hooray
"What business do you have at the Tower of Elders
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
humans?" One of the Guards said slurred.
ZeldaQueen: Erm, why's he slurring? Is he supposed to be drunk?
"Where here to see Lord Dalamar, he has sent word the Griffin Council whishes
ZeldaQueen: Now that's just lazy
to speak with us." Link said calmly. The two Guards exchanged glances again, their expressions growing even more skeptical. "What would the High Lord of the Griffin Council what to do with a human?" The guard retorted, again in a slurred voice.
ZeldaQueen: Again, why is he slurring? I think Link's Queen is confusing "slurred" with another type of voice. Maybe she means "commanding" or "suspicious", I have no idea
Link pushed his horse closer causing the guards to put their spears in an "x" across the gate, blocking his entry. He looked at them irritably, his patience growing thin. "Look, just send for Lord Dalamar and he will tell you himself." Link scowled, his hands tightening on the reins. One of the Griffin Guards took his spear and placed the tip just inches from Link's chest. "I don't know what type of devious plot your planning here human, but if you two don't get lost……"
ZeldaQueen: (Guard) "...I'll smother you with my excess of ellipses!"
The guard was cut off by a loud booming voice.
ZeldaQueen: That would be me, shouting "GET ON WITH IT!"
"What the hell do you two think your doing?!" Dalamar yelled as he appeared in the courtyard just beyond the gates. "Lord Dalamar sir," The Guards turned shocked and saluted. "We didn't know you were there." "By the fires of hell
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
you didn't know I was there, because you're goofing off that's why." Dalamar said angrily. "Now why haven't you allowed my guests in?"
ZeldaQueen: How were they goofing off? They looked like they were just doing their jobs, if you ask me.
Oh wait, they didn't bend over for the Sue, like Mido. That means that they're automatically worthy of ridicule and scorn. Never mind and carry on
"Dalamar sir…." The guard started. "Yes you heard me right," Dalamar walked closer to the guards until he was practically breathing on them. "Open those damned gates and allow them in, now!" Dalamar snapped, his eyes glimmering with anger. "Yes…yes sir." The guard said as he fumbled to get the gates open.
ZeldaQueen: Jesus, they were just doing their jobs! Lay off of them, will you?
Pulling the immense brass gates aside Link and I rode past them and joined Dalamar on the other side. "Sorry
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
my friends
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for all of that. I didn't mean for….." Link cut him off abruptly.
ZeldaQueen: (Link) "Lay off of the ellipses! Those are so annoyinG!"
"No worry my friend, we're just glad that you came along." Dalamar scuffed a laugh. "Well those guards are just young and naïve. Getting good help in the armed services is not easy these days.
ZeldaQueen: *headdesk* For the love of mike Suethor, you've been beating us over the heads with how much Griffins distrust humans and never let them into their land! And those guards see two humans trying to get into what is essentially the Griffin White House and stop them. Stop acting like they committed some evil crime! Just because they dared to hinder the Sue doesn't make them horrible!
But anyway my friends, dismount,
ZeldaQueen: End sentence there
I will have the stable hands take the horses to the stables. We make haste, the Council awaits your arrival." Link and I dismounted, then followed Dalamar inside the Tower.
The inside of the Tower was beautiful. The walls were ivory white trimmed in gold. Wool banners with intricate designs and patterns hung from the walls by gold cords, while shimmering crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling. As with everywhere else, the floors where made of marble while beautiful silk and wool furnishing sat upon it. A thick red wool carpet lined the floor, running all the way to a set of gigantic golden doors.
ZeldaQueen: I'm still trying to figure out how they got the natural resources and labor to build all of this. It makes no sense!
Dalamar stopped just short of the doors and turned to face us. "Beyond these doors lies the Griffin Council. I will go tell them of your arrival." Dalamar said as he turned to the two guards standing in front and nodded to them. The massive gold doors opened with a loud creak, and Dalamar disappeared behind them. Then the doors slowly closed behind him, leaving us to wait out side.
ZeldaQueen: Get on with it!
I just paced outside the massive golden doors for what seemed like an eternity.
ZeldaQueen: Funny, that's how long I feel I've been reading this chapter for
My eyes just darted from the doors to Link and visa versa. Link just watched as I started to wear a hole in the floor.
ZeldaQueen: ...the hell? I thought that only happened in cartoons. How long was she pacing, exactly?
"Jenna…you know that all of that pacing is not going to get them to see us any faster." Link stated flatly, his eyes following me.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, thank you! I'm all for criticizing the Sue, go to it Link!
"I know…I'm just anxious, and I hate all this damned waiting." I returned annoyed and continued my pacing.
ZeldaQueen: Again, so much for that patience she boasted about when Link was getting his medal
"Sigh……
ZeldaQueen: You don't actually say "sigh"! And lay off of the ellipses! Only three are needed!
c'mon Jenna, will you relax and save your energy.
ZeldaQueen: Depends - will you start using question
You're starting to make me dizzy watching you." Link said as he shifted himself where he was standing. Reluctantly, I walked over to where Link was standing
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 111
and sat down near his feet. "I wonder what they could be doing in there for them to be taking so long to see us." I said grimly as I traced patterns along the floor with my finger. "I'm not sure love, but I think they will not leave us out here forever……"
ZeldaQueen: They will if you don't stop dribbling ellipses all over the floor
Just then I heard a creaking sound and our heads jerked
ZeldaQueen: GACK!
up.
The massive golden doors opened and a young male Griffin stepped out from behind them. "The Council of Elders will see you now." He said as he gestured for us to follow him. I got up and followed Link past the two guards and inside the Council Chamber. The Inside was dimly lit by torchlight. Beautiful banners hung from the walls, expensive gold trimmed wooden tables lined them while various vases and porcelain plates sat upon their polished surfaces. Then my eyes traced forward to the five pedestals where five heavily, carved, oaken chairs sat with five cloaked figures among them. Link and I walked closer then knelt down before them. I remembered that it was always customary when in the presence of high authority to place your hand on the hilt of your weapon. I watched as Link solemnly placed his left hand on the hilt of his sword, then lowered his head. Mimicking him, I placed my right hand on my Phoenix Circles then lowered my head as well.
ZeldaQueen: Blah, blah, blah, boring stuff, Jesus Suethor will you get on with this?!?
We sat in that position for a moment, then a soft elderly female voice spoke out. "Link the "Hero of Time" and Jenna Silverblade(23) please rise and come forth.
ZeldaQueen: Another footnote. Goody. "Silverblade is Link's last name. When I (Jenna) married him, I also acquired the hero's last name. Link Silverblade's brave deeds have spread across planet Gaia. There isn't a race known that hasn't heard of Link Silverblade the "Hero of Time"". Right. Ignoring the logic holes here (if his deeds are so well known, why was everyone shocked that the Griffin knew about them?) she Sued Link's name.
BULL, I SAY!!!
Rising slowly, I got to my feet and moved closer to the ivory pedestals, and the five figures moved out of the darkness and revealed themselves. I noted that four of the five, were elderly Griffins with gray fur and feathers and two of them were female. And on the left sat Dalamar. The Griffin that sat in the center looked to be at least a hundred year old female, decked heavily in jewelry encrusted with emeralds and rubies around her neck, and brightly colored earrings hung from her faltering tufted ears. The gray feathers around her neck laid flatly against her body while her wrinkled clawed hands rested on the arms of her oak chair. Her eyes wore heavy wrinkles around them and her beak looked like it had gotten worn over the years.
ZeldaQueen: Bull, bull, lots of it. Boring bull, I might add
He
ZeldaQueen: Forgot an "r"
dull gray eyes watched us, scrutinized us, her worn beak sitting gaped open slightly, as she begun to speak. "Link and Jenna Silverblade, are ye the ones that Lord Dalamar claims to have saved him and saw him safely home?" Moving forward slightly, Link bowed is head and answered. "Yes m' lady, we are the ones Lord Dalamar speaks of." Link returned formally, his head still bowed. "You know Link Silverblade, we the Griffins never have trusted anyone.
ZeldaQueen: Except for Sues
Ever since the Great War hundreds of years ago when the humans enslaved us and forced us to do their bidding, our faith in the humans has never been the same. But you have proven different. You and your wife, Jenna Silverblade, have risked your lives to travel threw the land that Ariakas now controls to safely bring one of our people home.
ZeldaQueen: *sputters* Excuse me? Dalamar all but led them by the hands! Besides bandage him up and blow up a dragon, they've done nothing, and I refuse to believe that Jenna's going to be placed on a higher pedestal than genuinely good people like Princess Zelda
Not too many humans will go to great lengths to save one of us, but you and your wife have proven that not all humans are bad,"
ZeldaQueen: Yes, leave it to Jenna and Link to be the ones to redeem their entire race after years of distrust. Bull hockey!
The elderly Griffin leaned forward in her chair. "However because of that distrust among our people, we cannot allow you both to stay here much longer."
ZeldaQueen: Good. Boot the little tart and her sex slave out
Her tufted ears flattened against her head, her gaze softening. "I wish that it didn't have to come to this. Dalamar has informed us that you even risked your lives to save him when you were ambushed by a set of Draconians."
ZeldaQueen: Yes, after dancing around and whimpering, they defeated them fairly easily. I'm not impressed
She tilted her head solemnly. "But its that word has spread among our people that there's humans in the city and many are not happy. Some are even rebelling against your presence here.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, and humans are naturally afraid of vampires and go out of their way to avoid Edward Cullen
We cannot have an uproar now even when we need our people to be strong in light of this raging war against Ariakas. So I will have to ask you and your wife to please leave in the morning. Again I wish that it didn't have to come to this, but maybe one day with the knowledge that there are humans like you, then maybe all of us will learn to trust again. But the time isn't now. However," The Griffin Elder, looked over to the Elderly male Griffin at her right, and took something from his clawed hand. "Should you ever need one of us in a time of need," The elder rose to her feet, standing on her hind legs and walked down the steps in front of Link. "We will always come to your aid should you ever call." She outstretched her clawed hand and handed Link a small crystal pendant with the Griffin emblem on top of it.
ZeldaQueen: And now the Sue has a race that previously distrusted and hated humans at her beck and call. Lovely
"That Crystal is called a (24)Mind Glyph.
ZeldaQueen: Footnote time! "The Mind Glyph is a small clear crystal with telepathic powers. These small crystals are only owned by the Griffins and are symbolic to their people. It is said that these telepathic crystals are connected directly to the Griffins, making mind-to-mind communication easy among them. Not too many other races outside their kind own one of these and only ones truly trusted by the Griffins are so lucky to be given one of these beautiful and rare crystals".
I won't say too much on this, since it reminds me of Zelda forking over the Ocarina (which we haven't heard anything about since). I think the Sue-ishness here speaks for itself
Those are symbolic to our people, but I want you to have it. Should you ever need us, all you have to do is focus your thoughts into the Crystal and think of us. All of us here on the Council are connected to it telepathically, just open up your heart and we will answer."
ZeldaQueen: And Rohan will come to your aid
She raised a clawed hand and rested it on Link's shoulder. Her soft
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
dull eyes gazing into his. "We know all about your great exploits Link Silverblade also known as the "Hero of Time. How you saved your entire homeland from a deadly evil threat, restoring peace and prosperity to what it once was. Knowledge of those great heroics is well known throughout our city, even teachings of your great deeds is taught to our little ones in school."
ZeldaQueen: It's only been a few years and the Griffins were apparently at war for all of this time. Does not compute...
"But," Her gaze suddenly hardened and her clawed hand moved back to her side causing the jewelry on her tufted ears to jingle as it moved.
ZeldaQueen: That jewelry and talk about tufted ears is really pissing me off. It's been going throughout the chapter, so I'm just giving five for them all. PDORD Count = 116
"Even in light of such bravery, the presence of humans in our city is causing uneasiness among our people."
ZeldaQueen: Despite us seeing no evidence of this
Link bowed his head again, his eyes along the floor. "I understand High Priestesses Alhana, we will leave under your orders in the morning. There is not need for explanations, we have always known that Griffins were not always trusting since the time of the Great War.
ZeldaQueen: Despite them letting you in with open arms!
We
ZeldaQueen: APOSTRPHE!
re sorry that our presence here has been unwanted." Link returned apologetic.
ZeldaQueen: What about the rest of this fic? Your presence was unwelcome in that as well
Alhana put her clawed hand gently under Link's chin, her talon resting softly against his skin she slowly lifted his head up until their eyes met. "Young warrior, there is no need for apologies, you came here under the pretences of returning one of our own safely. And for that there is no need for you to be sorry about your presence here."
ZeldaQueen: "Pretense"? So they were only pretending to bring Dalamar back, with ulterior motives?
The Elder slowly turned and returned to her seat on the Council. "When the day comes that our people can learn to trust again, we would be honored if you and your wife would return here to our great city. But until then…." Link knelt down again and put his left hand on the hilt of his sword. "There is no need for explanations High Priestess Alhana, we will respect your wishes." Link just sat there, Alhana's gaze shifting from him to me then back to him again. "Rise again young hero." Alhana said as her gaze softened once more. Link rose again and their eyes locked. "Always remember of what was spoken here today, and keep that Mind Glyph close to your heart for we are forever indebt to you, Link Silverblade. I will have High Lord Dalamar show you to the gates. Take care Link and Jenna Silverblade, may the Goddesses watch over you." Alhana said as Dalamar rose from his chair on the Council and came down beside us.
ZeldaQueen: Why? Why is this all here? What purpose did that serve?
"Follow me my friends, I will have your horses brought to the front." Dalamar said as he walked towards the massive golden doors, then out. We followed Dalamar to the front gates where are horses were saddled and waiting for us. Link and I mounted our horses then turned to face Dalamar one last time. "I want to thank you again my friends for accompanying me on my journey and seeing me safely home." Dalamar said appreciably, his crystal blue eyes glistening under the sunlight. "No need for that, it is all in the hero's line of work. I swore by the very code to help those in need and I strongly a hear
ZeldaQueen: Um...I think Link's Queen wanted "adhere". *boggles*
to that code." Link returned solemnly. "It was a pleasure accompanying you here. My wife and I had always wanted to see the magnificence of the Griffin City."
ZeldaQueen: Funny, neither of you ever mentioned that before
Dalamar laughed huskily. "Well my friends I'm sure glad that you did join me or I might have ended up as roasted Griffin meat for the Draconians."
Link's gaze suddenly hardened. "Do you think that Ariakas is planning an attack against your
ZeldaQueen: ...she used "your" correctly again. I'm speecheless
people?" Link said darkly. Dalamar's face faltered, the tufts ears resting flatly against his head. "I cannot be too sure, but the Council is going to prepare in case we will have to go to war.
ZeldaQueen: Aren't they already at war? I'm confuzzled...
We're already preparing the troops for heavy combat and upping security along our borders. I'd say we
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE! You just did it correctly before!
re safe…for now." Dalamar returned flatly, his expression darkening. "Well we wish you all the best of luck…and should you ever need us…you know where to find us." Link said as he turned he stallion towards the gate.
ZeldaQueen: (Link) "We'll provide the ellipses"
"Thank you again my friends…..and may the Goddesses see your safe return back to Hyrule." Dalamar said as he gestured for the guards at the gates to open it. A clank sound filled the air as the heavy brass gates slid open, allowing us to pass. With one look back, we waved one last time back at our new-found friend before departing into the marble streets. Link and I remained quiet for a short time, listing to the clicking sound of the horse's hooves on the marble roads as we rode. Then finally it was I who broke the silence.
ZeldaQueen: You'll have to pay for that
"Link," I started. "Hmmm….." He responded. "Do you think we should start heading back to Hyrule now instead of tomorrow?" "I mean, I think the sooner we get back the better." I returned fervently, my hands twitching nervously on the reins. Link looked over at me with eagerness in his eyes.
ZeldaQueen: Yes! Any return to canon is loved!
"I was just thinking the same thing love. We need to hurry back with the information we possess. Zelda must be informed of what we encountered on our way here." Link returned with growing worry.
ZeldaQueen: Pfftt, as if you actually let Zelda do anything in this fic
"I agree. So are we heading out now?" I questioned.
ZeldaQueen: (Jenna) "Or is there time for sex first?"
"Yes…yes we are. I think we should get back before anything else happens…."
ZeldaQueen: LIKE CANON IS RESTORED!
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ZeldaQueen: Sweet JEBUS was that boring! It's done though! It's done and I thank Sailor Spork!
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Chapter 17: A New Friend (Part 4)
When I awoke the next morning my head felt like I had been hit with a heavy piece of wood.
ZeldaQueen: HA! *hides two-by-four*
Painfully
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
I lifted my head up and saw Link already up and dressing. Struggling to get up, I managed to sit up on the side of the bed, my head swimming with the after effects of the Griffin Spice. Then I head a voice. "Oh Jenna your
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE-R-E! Aw, and you were doing so well before!
awake, are you ok love?" After a minute I could tell that the voice was Link's. "Yeah….I think so, but my head hurts and my muscles ache." I said with a groan as swells of nausea welled up in my stomach.
ZeldaQueen: Wait...she's six months pregnant, isn't she? And she got totally hammered with extremely potent alcohol that she's never had before?
Jenna, you win Worst Parent of the Year Award. As does Link, since he told you to drink the damned stuff
I heard a creak of wood as Link sat down next to me. Putting his arm around me, I felt his eyes upon my face. "You sure don't hold your ale well, love. I guess you never drank as much as me." Link added, his lips brushing my cheek.
ZeldaQueen: Huh, Link's a booze hound. Who woulda thunk it?
"Do you think you'd be well enough to travel?" Moving my head slightly I looked into his loving eyes. "I think so, but maybe I should eat first, and we would have to see Dalamar before we depart." I said holding my head.
ZeldaQueen: Actually, Jenna's showed no signs of being six months pregnant ever since she and Link had the argument about whether or not she was coming with him. I think the Suethor forgot, since I find it hard to believe that a woman that far along could leap around, ride a horse for so long, get totally hammered after a meal of pork, and not be tossing her cookies the next day. Especially given how she was such a delicate little flower for her first pregnancy
"Agreed. Get dressed love and then come down stairs." Link said as he got up and buckled his sword on his back. Grabbing his money pouch off the table he tied it to his belt and headed towards the door. "I will meet you down stairs love," Link said as he opened the door. "Make sure you don't forget your weapons." He added then walked out closing the door behind him.
ZeldaQueen: My God, this is riveting!
I staggered out of bed, the warm rays of the sun filled into the room, lighting the walls causing the stone marble to glimmer with envy. I fumbled over to the table and rustled threw my saddle bags, pulling out a dark blue dress embroidered with Hyrule's symbol across the breast. I took off my ragged torn tainted pink dress and threw it into the bags, then I took the clean silky dress I took out previously and put it on. I smoothed out the crinkles in the dress then sat down on the side of the bed. I laced up my riding boots, then strapped my Phoenix Circles around my waist. Grabbing my blue velvet cloak, I threw it over my shoulders then tossed my saddlebags over my back and headed down stairs.
ZeldaQueen: So wait, she knows she's riding into a land at war which involves a lot of traveling through mountains and not only does she wear a pink dress, but she only packs other silky dresses?
Link's Queen, remember how Zelda dressed as a ninja when she went all Action Girl? There was a reason for that besides hiding her identity, you know
The common room was empty. The innkeeper was sitting behind the bar, cleaning out mugs with a damp rag. She eyed me as I came into the room. "Did you sleep well
m' lady?" The Griffin asked, the jewelry giggling on her tufted ears as she spoke.
ZeldaQueen: No, I didn't put that formatting error in there. That's the way it normally is
I looked over at her, my eyes locking with hers. "Yes ma'am I did, thank you." I returned. "If your
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE-R-E!
looking for your husband, m' lady, he's out back in the stables with Skan." She said, her expression softening. "Thank you ma'am." I said as I headed towards the stables.
ZeldaQueen: This uselessness is brought to you by My Inner Life
Link was in the stables brushing Midnight Star, smoothing out the horse's ragged mane with a hard bristle brush. I walked up behind him and threw my arms around him. He turned to face his beautiful wife.
ZeldaQueen: The fuck?!?! She actually called herself "beautiful"?
Ladies and germs, I believe I must quote the Suethor from her ridiculous rant at the beginning of this venture. "It was never in my intentions to create Jenna as a 'Mary Sue' char or to make her conceited, because I’m not really like that. Jenna is a persona char, one that resembles my personality while this story is being told from her perspective".
Link's Queen, when a person describes herself as beautiful, they're being conceited
"Ah Jenna you've finally came down. Great my love, I have wonderful news. A messenger from the Tower came with a letter from Dalamar. He says that the Griffin Council wishes to speak with us this afternoon." Link said as he put the brush down.
ZeldaQueen: Well, so much for the Griffin Council being so distrustful of humans and never interacting with them
My eyes widened with pure shock. "You mean the Griffin Elders want to see us? Holy Shit…that's unbelievable!" I screeched with excitement. "So when do we leave?"
ZeldaQueen: People in Hyrule do not say "holy shit". And I might add that "shit" is not a proper noun and thus shouldn't even be capitalized
"As soon as they send someone for us." Returned Link as he picked up the brush and resumed brushing his horse.
ZeldaQueen: Methinks Link is a tad too attached to that horse. PDORD Count = 103
"Its still early morning, so relax love. Why don't you go to the market and walk around for a while."
ZeldaQueen: If it's a question, where's the question mark?
"Well I hate waiting," I said as I started to turn to walk out."
ZeldaQueen: So much for her having patience. And why the hell is there a quotation mark there?
But I have been wanting to got to the market to by some herbs.
ZeldaQueen: Yep, time to get high again. Feed that addiction
I will be back in a few hours then
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
my love. Maybe I will find some good silk to buy." "Jenna……," Link reached into the pouch at his waist. "Take these." He said as he placed two blue rupees into my hand.
ZeldaQueen: Wow, he gave her ten rupees. Now she can buy herself ten Deku Nuts
"Buy yourself something good." Looking down at the rupees I clasped my hand around them as I shoved them into my pouch. "Thank you Link. Ok love, I will be back soon." I said as I turned and walked out.
ZeldaQueen: (Jenna) "Thanks a lot, you cheap bastard"
The streets were bustling with all sorts of Griffins about their daily wares. The eyes of many different ones watched me wearily as I passed by, mostly just either walked the other way or moved aside. I felt a little out of place as I knew all too well that the Griffins didn't trust just anyone. Especially humans.
ZeldaQueen: Sues, on the other hand, get in everywhere. They're worse than roaches
But things started to change for the better as some of the Griffins started to notice my expensive clothes and the emblem I wore on the front of my dress.
ZeldaQueen: That's right Jenna, flaunt your unexplained wealth. We all know that even though Griffins distrust humans for enslaving them, they'll ultimately bow to your rank and richness
"Oh by the Goddesses…..she's from Hyrule." "What's someone from Hyrule doing here?" "I heard she came here with High Lord Dalamar and someone said that Link the legendary "Hero of Time" was accompanying them." "But even if they did, their humans, and why have humans come into our city?" Were some of the whispers and ushered words as I heard as I entered the market.
ZeldaQueen: I don't think I can take much more of this Sue-ishness. And the fact that Link is a side note in all of this even though he's the fucking hero drives me insane
But I just mainly pushed aside the exasperated spoken words of the Griffins in the streets and made my way into the lively market place.
ZeldaQueen: Sounds like they're more awed than exasperated
As I browsed around, I spotted a few good silk shops and decided to have a look. Some of the silks that the Griffins had were ones that I had never seen before. I stood in utter disbelief at some of the elaborate silks that laid right before me. Then I walked into one shop and saw the most beautiful silver silk I had seen in my life. The way it shimmered in the sun, made it look like it was interwoven with a thousand diamonds. I could tell that it was real expensive. As I held the soft intricate silk in my delicate hands, the shopkeeper eyed me curiously. He was a lean muscular light brown Griffin with thick colorful jewelry around his neck and ears. His soft green eyes landed upon the silk I held in my hands.
ZeldaQueen: STOP USING THE WORD "SILK" SO MUCH! PDORD Count = 106
"So lass you like that one?" He asked thoughtfully, a smile happed along his beaked face. "Yes I do…I have never seen silk as beautiful as this before." I replied as I caressed the it in my hands.
ZeldaQueen: Hear that? The Suethor's Sue-race is way better than that dumb Hyrule
"That's probably because that type of silk is very rare. You can only find that kind of silk in one place. Across the (22)Barren Sea." The Griffin said as he placed a clawed hand up on the counter.
ZeldaQueen: Well that wasn't all fragmented. And more footnotes! "The Barren Sea is the largest ocean on planet Gaia that's about a day's ride to the North of Hyrule. This large water mass is said to be the most dangerous because of a large massive sea creature that is said to live in its depths, sinking any ships that try to cross it. It is also said that if a ship manages to cross without getting attacked by the sea beast, then it will be lost to either the torrential storms that plagues the ocean or the massive whirlpools that roam its waters".
Skipping over the stupid "Gaia" thing, do you know what that reminds me off? The Zora Seas, from Oracle of Ages. Gah!
The Jewelry on his thick tufted ears made a clinking sound as he lowered his head closer to mine for a moment, his sharp beak just inches from my face. I just stared back at him blankly. "Across the Barren Sea?" I retorted, eyes wide "I thought that no one ever was able to cross the Barren Sea and return alive!" At that I nearly dropped the silk from my hands. "Calm down lass, but you heard wrong. I have been across the Barren Sea and am here to tell about it. By the way lass the names Tanis."
I just couldn't believe what I was hearing, someone had actually been across the infamous Barren Sea and lived to tell about it.
ZeldaQueen: Counting the footnotes, that's the fourth time she's mentioned no one ever crossing this Barren Sea and living to tell about it. PDORD Count = 109
Preposterous, how could anyone let alone a Griffin make their way across the Barren Sea when it's more dangerous then crossing the Black Desert.
ZeldaQueen: Question mark is needed
Stories for told of a monstrous sea beast that would attack seafaring ships and sink them, leaving its crew to drift along the sea to be swallowed up by the torrential storms, malevolent tidal waves or deadly whirlpools. I still didn't believe how anyone could cross that ocean without a death wish upon their heads. But I looked back at Tanis, with a look of questioning upon my face.
ZeldaQueen: You don't say. PDORD Count = 110
"Wait…just how did you cross the Barren Sea without getting sunk by the sea beast or one of those dangerous storms?" I said as I eyed him quizzically. He just smiled and winked. "That's me secret lass, if I told, well…then everyone would have this silk, and many other things. But forget about that. I'll tell you, since you like that silk so much lass, and that I know it would look beautiful on you,"
ZeldaQueen: Stop it! Thing's DON'T WORK LIKE THAT! Just because you look good in something doesn't mean you get it easier!!!
Tanis rested his head on his clawed hand. "I'll give you a discount price on that. Lets
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE
say twenty rupees? Agreed?" Tanis looked at me with egger anticipation.
ZeldaQueen: HA! I wonder if that's any different than "eager anticipation"?
And that is mighty cheap, considering how Sue-ishly rare and valuable this stuff's being described as
I reached into my pouch and pulled out two of the three blue rupees that Link gave me earlier, "Deal." I said as I handed Tanis the rupees.
ZeldaQueen: Wait, didn't Link only give her two blue rupees?
And three blue rupees is only worth fifteen rupees, not twenty. Because, you know, a blue rupee is worth five alone
Tanis took the rupees into his talons and bit on them to verify they're authenticity before putting them away. "Thank you lass," Tanis said as he handed the beautiful silk to me. "I hope you enjoy it, you made a good choice."
"Thank you too Tanis." I said as I turned to leave. "Oh and one more thing lass, be careful in the streets, you know us Griffins are not the trusting type, unlike me, but just be careful anyway." Tanis said warningly, his emerald green eyes resting on mine.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, despite the fact that they've only been fawning over her since she showed up! This is even less convincing than Edward Cullen insisting that people are afraid of vampires and naturally try to avoid them
"Thank you." I said flatly as I started to walk out. "G' day lass, take care." Returned the Griffin as I disappeared into the streets. I walked around the market aimlessly for a while, before stopping at a few other shops and brought more healing herbs, then noted the time and decided to head back to The Griffin's Vineyard.
ZeldaQueen: God, this is all useless
The Griffin's Vineyard stood shimmering against the midday sun. Its marble roof sparkled with a gold tinge as the sun's rays hit it just right. Its windows shone like crystal as patches as the low beams of the golden orange rays washed threw
ZeldaQueen: "THROUGH"!
them, causing shadows to dance along the windowpane. As I stepped inside, I noted the fully bustling common room with burly Griffins of all colors talking in meaningless dribble as they drown they're
ZeldaQueen: "THEIR"! Why do you keep messing that up?
woes in their
ZeldaQueen:See! You got it right there!
ale. Then the innkeeper quickly noticed me and eyed me in a way to tell me to come over. "M' lady your husband has been looking for you. He said for me to tell you as soon as you came back to meet him out back by the stables. He also said it was important that you do so hastily." Walking up to her I cracked a small smile. "Thank you ma'am. I will go there quickly now."
ZeldaQueen: By God, this is interesting!
With haste I went to the back of the stables and found Link saddling his stallion. When he noticed me, he called me over to him. "Where have you been Jenna? We're going to be late for our meeting with the Griffin Council." Link said urgently as he walked over to me and placed a gentle hand upon my shoulder. "Sorry my love, but I got caught up trying to buy some silk."
ZeldaQueen: (Jenna) "I mean, I know we're trying to meet with an uber-important council and all, but it was on sale and I just had to have it!
I watched as Link's gaze shifted to the silk in my hand. "Let me see that Jenna." Link said. I handed him the silk and his eyes widened. "This is very beautiful silk honey, where did you get it?" "I found it at a shop and got it real cheap, only twenty rupees." I replied. "Oh Goddesses love…you must have gotten a deal. Usually silk costs more then that, special silk of this type. But anyway, when we get home we'll have to have a dress made out of it for you. That type matches your skin and I know it will look beautiful on you." Link said with a broad grin, his eyes twinkling with a certain desire.
ZeldaQueen: This is hilarious. Apparently the shopping ventures of the Sue are important enough for Link to drool over and forget about the Ultra Important meeting they're going to.
And if I hear one more person tell Jenna "it will look beautiful on you"...
I went into his arms and slowly placed my lips close to his. "Hmm…I know what your thinking about my love, it shows in your eyes. But regretfully it will have to wait until we return home." I said softly at his lips, then inclined to them, tasting the spices still left on them from the ale he drank the night before.
ZeldaQueen: WHAT THE HELL? They're on their way to an Important Meeting and Jenna suddenly wants some action with Link? Right in the middle of the day? Does she have ADD? Focus girl! She's hornier than Bella Swan, I swear to God!
Then Links'
ZeldaQueen: Either multiple Links showed up here or the apostrophe's in the wrong place
look of desire changed into a serious one. "Dear wife, we must now make our way to the Tower and see the Griffin Council. We cannot be rude by being late." I pulled out of his gentle embrace and walked over to my mare. Taking the silk, I gently placed it in to my saddlebags, then saddled my horse for riding. After both horses were saddled, we mounted and readied to leave for the Tower of the Elders.
ZeldaQueen: Yes! The plot! Remember that? Get back to it!
With one last glance at each other, I followed Link out of the stables and onto the marble road. We made our way down roads of twist and turns, weaving in and around the Griffins in the streets. Younglings played in the streets, chasing each other as they played various children's games, while young females pulled carts filled with flowers or vegetables. The marble paved streets glistened under the sun's rays while our horse's hooves made a clicking sound on them as we rode. We were greeted by glances and hard stares as we neared the Tower, some even whispered slurs of exasperated comments to why there were humans in their city. But we continued on and rode up to the Tower's front gate. Two Griffin guards holding spears in their talons, exchanged surprised glances before their skeptical stares rested upon us.
ZeldaQueen: And after a paragraph of utter uselessness, we get more Sue-fawning. Hooray
"What business do you have at the Tower of Elders
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
humans?" One of the Guards said slurred.
ZeldaQueen: Erm, why's he slurring? Is he supposed to be drunk?
"Where here to see Lord Dalamar, he has sent word the Griffin Council whishes
ZeldaQueen: Now that's just lazy
to speak with us." Link said calmly. The two Guards exchanged glances again, their expressions growing even more skeptical. "What would the High Lord of the Griffin Council what to do with a human?" The guard retorted, again in a slurred voice.
ZeldaQueen: Again, why is he slurring? I think Link's Queen is confusing "slurred" with another type of voice. Maybe she means "commanding" or "suspicious", I have no idea
Link pushed his horse closer causing the guards to put their spears in an "x" across the gate, blocking his entry. He looked at them irritably, his patience growing thin. "Look, just send for Lord Dalamar and he will tell you himself." Link scowled, his hands tightening on the reins. One of the Griffin Guards took his spear and placed the tip just inches from Link's chest. "I don't know what type of devious plot your planning here human, but if you two don't get lost……"
ZeldaQueen: (Guard) "...I'll smother you with my excess of ellipses!"
The guard was cut off by a loud booming voice.
ZeldaQueen: That would be me, shouting "GET ON WITH IT!"
"What the hell do you two think your doing?!" Dalamar yelled as he appeared in the courtyard just beyond the gates. "Lord Dalamar sir," The Guards turned shocked and saluted. "We didn't know you were there." "By the fires of hell
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
you didn't know I was there, because you're goofing off that's why." Dalamar said angrily. "Now why haven't you allowed my guests in?"
ZeldaQueen: How were they goofing off? They looked like they were just doing their jobs, if you ask me.
Oh wait, they didn't bend over for the Sue, like Mido. That means that they're automatically worthy of ridicule and scorn. Never mind and carry on
"Dalamar sir…." The guard started. "Yes you heard me right," Dalamar walked closer to the guards until he was practically breathing on them. "Open those damned gates and allow them in, now!" Dalamar snapped, his eyes glimmering with anger. "Yes…yes sir." The guard said as he fumbled to get the gates open.
ZeldaQueen: Jesus, they were just doing their jobs! Lay off of them, will you?
Pulling the immense brass gates aside Link and I rode past them and joined Dalamar on the other side. "Sorry
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
my friends
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
for all of that. I didn't mean for….." Link cut him off abruptly.
ZeldaQueen: (Link) "Lay off of the ellipses! Those are so annoyinG!"
"No worry my friend, we're just glad that you came along." Dalamar scuffed a laugh. "Well those guards are just young and naïve. Getting good help in the armed services is not easy these days.
ZeldaQueen: *headdesk* For the love of mike Suethor, you've been beating us over the heads with how much Griffins distrust humans and never let them into their land! And those guards see two humans trying to get into what is essentially the Griffin White House and stop them. Stop acting like they committed some evil crime! Just because they dared to hinder the Sue doesn't make them horrible!
But anyway my friends, dismount,
ZeldaQueen: End sentence there
I will have the stable hands take the horses to the stables. We make haste, the Council awaits your arrival." Link and I dismounted, then followed Dalamar inside the Tower.
The inside of the Tower was beautiful. The walls were ivory white trimmed in gold. Wool banners with intricate designs and patterns hung from the walls by gold cords, while shimmering crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling. As with everywhere else, the floors where made of marble while beautiful silk and wool furnishing sat upon it. A thick red wool carpet lined the floor, running all the way to a set of gigantic golden doors.
ZeldaQueen: I'm still trying to figure out how they got the natural resources and labor to build all of this. It makes no sense!
Dalamar stopped just short of the doors and turned to face us. "Beyond these doors lies the Griffin Council. I will go tell them of your arrival." Dalamar said as he turned to the two guards standing in front and nodded to them. The massive gold doors opened with a loud creak, and Dalamar disappeared behind them. Then the doors slowly closed behind him, leaving us to wait out side.
ZeldaQueen: Get on with it!
I just paced outside the massive golden doors for what seemed like an eternity.
ZeldaQueen: Funny, that's how long I feel I've been reading this chapter for
My eyes just darted from the doors to Link and visa versa. Link just watched as I started to wear a hole in the floor.
ZeldaQueen: ...the hell? I thought that only happened in cartoons. How long was she pacing, exactly?
"Jenna…you know that all of that pacing is not going to get them to see us any faster." Link stated flatly, his eyes following me.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, thank you! I'm all for criticizing the Sue, go to it Link!
"I know…I'm just anxious, and I hate all this damned waiting." I returned annoyed and continued my pacing.
ZeldaQueen: Again, so much for that patience she boasted about when Link was getting his medal
"Sigh……
ZeldaQueen: You don't actually say "sigh"! And lay off of the ellipses! Only three are needed!
c'mon Jenna, will you relax and save your energy.
ZeldaQueen: Depends - will you start using question
You're starting to make me dizzy watching you." Link said as he shifted himself where he was standing. Reluctantly, I walked over to where Link was standing
ZeldaQueen: PDORD Count = 111
and sat down near his feet. "I wonder what they could be doing in there for them to be taking so long to see us." I said grimly as I traced patterns along the floor with my finger. "I'm not sure love, but I think they will not leave us out here forever……"
ZeldaQueen: They will if you don't stop dribbling ellipses all over the floor
Just then I heard a creaking sound and our heads jerked
ZeldaQueen: GACK!
up.
The massive golden doors opened and a young male Griffin stepped out from behind them. "The Council of Elders will see you now." He said as he gestured for us to follow him. I got up and followed Link past the two guards and inside the Council Chamber. The Inside was dimly lit by torchlight. Beautiful banners hung from the walls, expensive gold trimmed wooden tables lined them while various vases and porcelain plates sat upon their polished surfaces. Then my eyes traced forward to the five pedestals where five heavily, carved, oaken chairs sat with five cloaked figures among them. Link and I walked closer then knelt down before them. I remembered that it was always customary when in the presence of high authority to place your hand on the hilt of your weapon. I watched as Link solemnly placed his left hand on the hilt of his sword, then lowered his head. Mimicking him, I placed my right hand on my Phoenix Circles then lowered my head as well.
ZeldaQueen: Blah, blah, blah, boring stuff, Jesus Suethor will you get on with this?!?
We sat in that position for a moment, then a soft elderly female voice spoke out. "Link the "Hero of Time" and Jenna Silverblade(23) please rise and come forth.
ZeldaQueen: Another footnote. Goody. "Silverblade is Link's last name. When I (Jenna) married him, I also acquired the hero's last name. Link Silverblade's brave deeds have spread across planet Gaia. There isn't a race known that hasn't heard of Link Silverblade the "Hero of Time"". Right. Ignoring the logic holes here (if his deeds are so well known, why was everyone shocked that the Griffin knew about them?) she Sued Link's name.
BULL, I SAY!!!
Rising slowly, I got to my feet and moved closer to the ivory pedestals, and the five figures moved out of the darkness and revealed themselves. I noted that four of the five, were elderly Griffins with gray fur and feathers and two of them were female. And on the left sat Dalamar. The Griffin that sat in the center looked to be at least a hundred year old female, decked heavily in jewelry encrusted with emeralds and rubies around her neck, and brightly colored earrings hung from her faltering tufted ears. The gray feathers around her neck laid flatly against her body while her wrinkled clawed hands rested on the arms of her oak chair. Her eyes wore heavy wrinkles around them and her beak looked like it had gotten worn over the years.
ZeldaQueen: Bull, bull, lots of it. Boring bull, I might add
He
ZeldaQueen: Forgot an "r"
dull gray eyes watched us, scrutinized us, her worn beak sitting gaped open slightly, as she begun to speak. "Link and Jenna Silverblade, are ye the ones that Lord Dalamar claims to have saved him and saw him safely home?" Moving forward slightly, Link bowed is head and answered. "Yes m' lady, we are the ones Lord Dalamar speaks of." Link returned formally, his head still bowed. "You know Link Silverblade, we the Griffins never have trusted anyone.
ZeldaQueen: Except for Sues
Ever since the Great War hundreds of years ago when the humans enslaved us and forced us to do their bidding, our faith in the humans has never been the same. But you have proven different. You and your wife, Jenna Silverblade, have risked your lives to travel threw the land that Ariakas now controls to safely bring one of our people home.
ZeldaQueen: *sputters* Excuse me? Dalamar all but led them by the hands! Besides bandage him up and blow up a dragon, they've done nothing, and I refuse to believe that Jenna's going to be placed on a higher pedestal than genuinely good people like Princess Zelda
Not too many humans will go to great lengths to save one of us, but you and your wife have proven that not all humans are bad,"
ZeldaQueen: Yes, leave it to Jenna and Link to be the ones to redeem their entire race after years of distrust. Bull hockey!
The elderly Griffin leaned forward in her chair. "However because of that distrust among our people, we cannot allow you both to stay here much longer."
ZeldaQueen: Good. Boot the little tart and her sex slave out
Her tufted ears flattened against her head, her gaze softening. "I wish that it didn't have to come to this. Dalamar has informed us that you even risked your lives to save him when you were ambushed by a set of Draconians."
ZeldaQueen: Yes, after dancing around and whimpering, they defeated them fairly easily. I'm not impressed
She tilted her head solemnly. "But its that word has spread among our people that there's humans in the city and many are not happy. Some are even rebelling against your presence here.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, and humans are naturally afraid of vampires and go out of their way to avoid Edward Cullen
We cannot have an uproar now even when we need our people to be strong in light of this raging war against Ariakas. So I will have to ask you and your wife to please leave in the morning. Again I wish that it didn't have to come to this, but maybe one day with the knowledge that there are humans like you, then maybe all of us will learn to trust again. But the time isn't now. However," The Griffin Elder, looked over to the Elderly male Griffin at her right, and took something from his clawed hand. "Should you ever need one of us in a time of need," The elder rose to her feet, standing on her hind legs and walked down the steps in front of Link. "We will always come to your aid should you ever call." She outstretched her clawed hand and handed Link a small crystal pendant with the Griffin emblem on top of it.
ZeldaQueen: And now the Sue has a race that previously distrusted and hated humans at her beck and call. Lovely
"That Crystal is called a (24)Mind Glyph.
ZeldaQueen: Footnote time! "The Mind Glyph is a small clear crystal with telepathic powers. These small crystals are only owned by the Griffins and are symbolic to their people. It is said that these telepathic crystals are connected directly to the Griffins, making mind-to-mind communication easy among them. Not too many other races outside their kind own one of these and only ones truly trusted by the Griffins are so lucky to be given one of these beautiful and rare crystals".
I won't say too much on this, since it reminds me of Zelda forking over the Ocarina (which we haven't heard anything about since). I think the Sue-ishness here speaks for itself
Those are symbolic to our people, but I want you to have it. Should you ever need us, all you have to do is focus your thoughts into the Crystal and think of us. All of us here on the Council are connected to it telepathically, just open up your heart and we will answer."
ZeldaQueen: And Rohan will come to your aid
She raised a clawed hand and rested it on Link's shoulder. Her soft
ZeldaQueen: COMMA!
dull eyes gazing into his. "We know all about your great exploits Link Silverblade also known as the "Hero of Time. How you saved your entire homeland from a deadly evil threat, restoring peace and prosperity to what it once was. Knowledge of those great heroics is well known throughout our city, even teachings of your great deeds is taught to our little ones in school."
ZeldaQueen: It's only been a few years and the Griffins were apparently at war for all of this time. Does not compute...
"But," Her gaze suddenly hardened and her clawed hand moved back to her side causing the jewelry on her tufted ears to jingle as it moved.
ZeldaQueen: That jewelry and talk about tufted ears is really pissing me off. It's been going throughout the chapter, so I'm just giving five for them all. PDORD Count = 116
"Even in light of such bravery, the presence of humans in our city is causing uneasiness among our people."
ZeldaQueen: Despite us seeing no evidence of this
Link bowed his head again, his eyes along the floor. "I understand High Priestesses Alhana, we will leave under your orders in the morning. There is not need for explanations, we have always known that Griffins were not always trusting since the time of the Great War.
ZeldaQueen: Despite them letting you in with open arms!
We
ZeldaQueen: APOSTRPHE!
re sorry that our presence here has been unwanted." Link returned apologetic.
ZeldaQueen: What about the rest of this fic? Your presence was unwelcome in that as well
Alhana put her clawed hand gently under Link's chin, her talon resting softly against his skin she slowly lifted his head up until their eyes met. "Young warrior, there is no need for apologies, you came here under the pretences of returning one of our own safely. And for that there is no need for you to be sorry about your presence here."
ZeldaQueen: "Pretense"? So they were only pretending to bring Dalamar back, with ulterior motives?
The Elder slowly turned and returned to her seat on the Council. "When the day comes that our people can learn to trust again, we would be honored if you and your wife would return here to our great city. But until then…." Link knelt down again and put his left hand on the hilt of his sword. "There is no need for explanations High Priestess Alhana, we will respect your wishes." Link just sat there, Alhana's gaze shifting from him to me then back to him again. "Rise again young hero." Alhana said as her gaze softened once more. Link rose again and their eyes locked. "Always remember of what was spoken here today, and keep that Mind Glyph close to your heart for we are forever indebt to you, Link Silverblade. I will have High Lord Dalamar show you to the gates. Take care Link and Jenna Silverblade, may the Goddesses watch over you." Alhana said as Dalamar rose from his chair on the Council and came down beside us.
ZeldaQueen: Why? Why is this all here? What purpose did that serve?
"Follow me my friends, I will have your horses brought to the front." Dalamar said as he walked towards the massive golden doors, then out. We followed Dalamar to the front gates where are horses were saddled and waiting for us. Link and I mounted our horses then turned to face Dalamar one last time. "I want to thank you again my friends for accompanying me on my journey and seeing me safely home." Dalamar said appreciably, his crystal blue eyes glistening under the sunlight. "No need for that, it is all in the hero's line of work. I swore by the very code to help those in need and I strongly a hear
ZeldaQueen: Um...I think Link's Queen wanted "adhere". *boggles*
to that code." Link returned solemnly. "It was a pleasure accompanying you here. My wife and I had always wanted to see the magnificence of the Griffin City."
ZeldaQueen: Funny, neither of you ever mentioned that before
Dalamar laughed huskily. "Well my friends I'm sure glad that you did join me or I might have ended up as roasted Griffin meat for the Draconians."
Link's gaze suddenly hardened. "Do you think that Ariakas is planning an attack against your
ZeldaQueen: ...she used "your" correctly again. I'm speecheless
people?" Link said darkly. Dalamar's face faltered, the tufts ears resting flatly against his head. "I cannot be too sure, but the Council is going to prepare in case we will have to go to war.
ZeldaQueen: Aren't they already at war? I'm confuzzled...
We're already preparing the troops for heavy combat and upping security along our borders. I'd say we
ZeldaQueen: APOSTROPHE! You just did it correctly before!
re safe…for now." Dalamar returned flatly, his expression darkening. "Well we wish you all the best of luck…and should you ever need us…you know where to find us." Link said as he turned he stallion towards the gate.
ZeldaQueen: (Link) "We'll provide the ellipses"
"Thank you again my friends…..and may the Goddesses see your safe return back to Hyrule." Dalamar said as he gestured for the guards at the gates to open it. A clank sound filled the air as the heavy brass gates slid open, allowing us to pass. With one look back, we waved one last time back at our new-found friend before departing into the marble streets. Link and I remained quiet for a short time, listing to the clicking sound of the horse's hooves on the marble roads as we rode. Then finally it was I who broke the silence.
ZeldaQueen: You'll have to pay for that
"Link," I started. "Hmmm….." He responded. "Do you think we should start heading back to Hyrule now instead of tomorrow?" "I mean, I think the sooner we get back the better." I returned fervently, my hands twitching nervously on the reins. Link looked over at me with eagerness in his eyes.
ZeldaQueen: Yes! Any return to canon is loved!
"I was just thinking the same thing love. We need to hurry back with the information we possess. Zelda must be informed of what we encountered on our way here." Link returned with growing worry.
ZeldaQueen: Pfftt, as if you actually let Zelda do anything in this fic
"I agree. So are we heading out now?" I questioned.
ZeldaQueen: (Jenna) "Or is there time for sex first?"
"Yes…yes we are. I think we should get back before anything else happens…."
ZeldaQueen: LIKE CANON IS RESTORED!
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ZeldaQueen: Sweet JEBUS was that boring! It's done though! It's done and I thank Sailor Spork!
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