CHAPTER NINE - The Aftermath

Police Sergeant Scott Morris drove towards Hyrule District Hospital, along with two young constables. Morris was a short, stocky man in his mid forties. He had wild grey-brown hair and big ears, big even for a Hylian. He had been in the police force for nearly twenty-five years, and his experience made him one of the most trusted members. That was why he had been assigned the President's case. His duty this afternoon was simple, to arrange a police guard and to interview the young man who was speculated to have wanted the President dead. Morris's job was to find out exactly what the motives were.

Morris had been to the hospital hundreds of times, and he knew exactly where to go. With his two men, he caught a lift up. As they exited, a short teenage girl with dark hair went past and into the elevator. The girl was crying, but Morris knew better than to intrude. Besides, he had an important case on his mind. An enthusiastic, blonde young nurse met him in the corridor.
"Hi Sergeant!" Morris recognised the voice from the phone. "Just follow me!" The nurse skipped down the corridor, and then stopped suddenly in the doorway.
"What in the world!" she exclaimed. Morris went to see what the fuss was. The nurse was pointing at two empty beds.

"He's gone," was all Zelda had to say when she got into her father's car. "But it's all over."
Rob Cartwright understood what she meant however he did not know how sad Zelda felt. The past week or so had been unlike anything else she had ever experienced. She suddenly felt so empty now that Link was gone. He had made a major impact on her. He was so different from anyone she had ever met before, so innocent and yet so courageous. And now it had come to such a sudden end. It all began to hit her, what she had helped prevent happening. Although she almost couldn't believe it, she just pictured the evil king as President, and realised that it was all for the best. She just hoped that this time he had been properly sent to the evil void.

Princess Zelda made sure that there was no room for error. She was prepared for the return of Link, and had the spells ready in an instant. Ganondorf would have a nice surprise when he finally awoke.
"You're really lucky you know," she said to Link the boy, who was lying in a guest bedroom. "Injuries like that would have usually killed you. If it wasn't for that futuristic medicine…"
"I know, " interrupted Link, who didn't want to imagine what might have happened.
"But I think you should rest for a while to be safe. The town doctor has no idea what to make of you. I think he's given up!"
Link chuckled. He remembered the look of surprise when the doctor had seen the plaster cast, and also the row of stitches that lined his forehead. Even the bandages had perplexed him. It was a look similar to Link's initial surprise when he saw them.
"It's so weird," Link said. "You know, to know what the future's like."
Zelda, who had seen the whole thing, agreed.
"But at least we know it turns out okay," she pointed out.
"Yeah. Now maybe I can finally get back to normal!"
"Hey, you're staying here for a few days at least. I'd like to spend some time with you under less, dramatic, circumstances."
Link agreed. "I like that idea," he said.

THE END