4Synder walked out of the room, closing the door quietly.
"What is it you need, Zelda? I doubt you've come for a regular visist." Zelda looked at Link.
"You're right. I've had dreams of a war. There were creatures hidden in shadows. There was blood everywhere."
"Was it in Hyrule?"
"No. It was in a place that I've never been to, but I feel like I have always known about it, even though I don't."
The two stayed silent, in their own thought. There was a knock at the door. Link opened the door.
"Thank you, Synder." Zelda said as Synder began to serve the two of them. "Why is there three?"
"Don't worry, Princess. I would like a cup." The head counselor came in and was served a cup of tea as he sat down.
"What do you need, sir? You don't come here unless you want something." The counselor sipped his tea before he responded.
"We have received word that a large group of Staflos and Redeads coming towards the castle."
"Why haven't you informed us earlier?" Link exclaimed.
"The people have already been evacuated to Zora's Domain."
"What about the Princess! She's still here!"
"Everything is ready for the transfer to Zora's Domain."
"I am staying." Zelda declared.
"You cannot! I will stay! I will be fine." Link debated.
The princess sighed, but left with the counselor.
"Synder. Come." Link grabbed his items and ran out with Synder behind him. "Princess!" Zelda was about to step into the carriage, when Link called her. "Please, take Synder. I know all the other servants have already been taken. It would not be fair if she was by herself here. She could be attacked."
"There isn't any time or space!" yelled the counselor.
"Find some space! Get out of here as quick as you can!" Link yelled back as he left.
The silent sound of the streets echoed the boots on Link's feet as he ran to the south exit of Castle Town.
"Master Link!"
"Captain! How close are they?" He got his sword and shield out, preparing for battle.
"Captain! There are Deku Nuts with the Redeads and Staflos!"
"Damn! What are we gonna do?"
"Are there any archers in this group?"
"About 15 or so."
"Get some bombs."
As the group of monsters approached the South Castle Town gate, the archers began to fire the bomb arrows at the enemies.
"It's working! Keep firing, men!" And they did. The Staflos, the Redeads, and the Dark Nuts began to disappear in the smoke of the explosions.
"What?" Link exclaimed as the smoke cleared. There was a dark, transparent barrier that protected the monsters as they went into town. "Damn! Damn it all!"
They won't be able to last long fighting face-to-face. They still haven't learned how to fight against these kinds of monsters.
The Dark Nuts got ready as they closed in on the knights. The Staflos and Redeads were behind, waiting to attack.
"Stand your ground! Get behind them and attack until their arm-" The first row of Dark Nuts swung their giant swords at the first row of knights, knocking them away.
Not even I can fight them off without using the bomb arrows. What can we do?
The Hero thought as the Redeads and the Staflos began to fight as well.
There was a loud roar. Everyone-even the monsters-froze.
A large shadow appeared above the two groups. Link looked up and immediate fear spread throughout his body.
The black as night and midnight blue scales shone in the afternoon sun as the dragon descended behind the monsters.
Not even I can fight against it without endangering any of the men.
The dragon roared into the sky. She was spreading her black and midnight blue wings, her sharp tail swung back and forth, and her regal head upon her long neck looked at the large group in front of her.
She was no bigger than a one-story building, but she was still intimidating.
She lunged forward toward the group. She grabbed a Dark Nut with her mouth and crushed it, armor and all. Her spear-like tail swung at the other monsters. Her claws grabbed and scratched.
The Hylians continued to fight with the aid of the dragon.
All was silent.
There was only one Dark Nut left.
The dragoness had it backed up into a corner.
She reared her head and roared triumphantly.
The Dark Nut, still in full armor, thrust its sword forward, plunging deep into the dragoness' chest.
She screamed and attacked the Dark Nut.
She thrashed around, kicking up dust everywhere.
The dust began to settle.
Link gasped. In the place of the dragon, stood a figure falling to the ground.
"Synder!" Link ran and caught her before she hit the ground. "Synder! Synder!"
Her eyes were closed, her face was pale, her breathing was shallow. The wound inflicted on her chest was deep, the blood was flowing and staining the white dress she wore and the light blue tunic the Hero wore.
Damnit! I need a red potion, a fairy, something!
He looked in the pouches he had with him. He found a bottle with only a small sips worth of red potion.
Hope this will be enough.
He leaned Synder against him and tilted the bottle so she could drink the remaining potion.
Her wound did not close, but the bleeding did stop.
"Captain!" Link called as he tried to cover Synder's wound.
"Yes, Master Link?" He responded as he ran to Link.
"Are there any carriages and a horse that can pull it?"
"There should be a small cart near the stables."
"Good. Have your men get the cart ready, your best archers, Epona." Link commanded as she began to prepare for the fast journey.