//------------------------------// // Aiding the Eland // Story: The Legend of Zelda Friendship is Magic 2: Return of Majora // by MetalBrony823 //------------------------------// Link and Thorax were fighting off a couple of angry crocodiles that wanted to eat them for coming in their territory, and eventually shooed them all away. Adewale was right about the waters of Lake Kiwa being beautiful and deadly at the same time, and probably not the best place to have a pool party at either. Despite that, Link got what he came for at the bottom of the lake, and got to see some nice scenery like the animals, kelp, and fish within. Still, They all couldn't wait around for something else more exciting to happen, for they all had a villain to take down. "Wow. I think we should see this place more often." Thorax suggested. "Just look at how much life there is here, except for the crocodiles, and that gigantic sea serpent that tried to eat us alive. Link nodded his head in agreement while swimming back to the surface. "Maybe, after we deal with Majora and his evil wave of chaos." He reminded. "When we get to Eleena, we should at least find some danger in the city, either Majora's monsters are terrorizing the city, or a shard of the mask is corrupting the whole place Thorax made a gulp. "I don't know if I even want to find out." "We will when we get there." At last, they reached up to the surface and Link removed the mouthpiece that kept him from drowning. Swimming back to the shores, they were helped by their friends, who pulled them back to the ground and dried them off with towels. “Did you get it?” Asked Twilight “Yep, I got it.” Link said, raising the mask shard in his left hand. The other cheered for him and Thorax in their success to find the shard. “Now we’re one step closer to achieving our goals.” “Although, there were some.... mishaps down there.” Thorax reminded sheepishly. “Some crocodiles, bull sharks, some aggressive fish with sharp teeth like knives, and a gigantic sea serpent that tried to eat us while.” “And you were right, Adewale.” Link added. “That lake can be dangerous if you’re not careful.” “Crocodiles can be a problem in many lakes and rivers around Zebrica, and that is why you should always keep your distance from that at all cost.” said Zecora’s brother. “Still, you have managed to pull through.” “What was that serpent anyway?” Asked Thorax. “That, my friend,” Said Zecora. “Was The goddess water snake. A really elegant creature with a deadly bite like any other venomous snakes. “I would certainly not make it angry if I were you, especially you, Link. “That monster can be as fast as an arrow through a bow,” Adewale added. "You should all go in that lake, it's all beautiful with the fishes, marine life-" "Like i told you Thorax:" Link reminded. "We'll probably do all that later, but we have to deal with the problem at hand. Now, I'm gonna change back to my original clothes." Just like that, everyone turned around again and Link changed back into his veredian green garb A blinding light appeared from behind them all, and it was the noble, green lion, Zaire. He had his humble smile on his face and he looked as majestic ad noble as ever with this glow and aura around him. "You are all doing well, young ones." he said. "With you all bringing an end to this scourge that Majora is bringing up, Zebrica will soon be in your debt." Everyone bowed to him in respect. "We're grateful for helping everyone in need of my help, Zaire." Link said. "But, i'm very worried about princess Zelda. She's.... been captured by Majora and I hope she's alright." Colin put his hand an Link's left arm. "We'll save her soon, Link." Colin said. "And Majora was just too strong for us before he kidnapped her." "I know." "And if we need the mask, it will be enough to stop him and save the princess." Fluttershy added. "You have done so many wonderful achievements, Link." said Zaire. "I can see it in your eyes, and sense it in your thoughts." "I know. You're right." Link said to the lion god. "I hope Majora doesn't do anything awful to Eleena, or a shard of this mask doesn't corrupt the place, if there is one over there." "As long as there are heroes with noble hearts like you all, especially you, Discord, your world and this one has hope." Zaire reminded. "Now, Eleena needs you, and you are the only ones who can stop it from the incoming evil. Majora plans to destroy any shards of the mask so you can never unite it as one." Link nodded his head and looked at the shards that he had collected so far. He tried to put them together and there were almost complete. a little more than half of the face was complete, the left side to be exact: but some of the right side of the Fierce Deity's mask needs to be filled up like a little kids puzzle set. It looked like three, four, or even five more pieces were needed to fully assemble this ancient, powerful mask. Still, they all had to get a move on, and find the remaining pieces of the mask to put it back together to it's former glory, and be as powerful as the Hero of Time used to defeat the evil Majora himself. "I will keep on watching over you and your adventures as you progress in your search." Zaire said before vanishing again. With that, everyone continued to the direction where Eleena is, and it would not be very far now. In a long distance across the grasslands, there was a gigantic, thriving city that looked as big as Canterlot, or even bigger. "Wow. That must be Eleena!" Twilight speculated. "Yes." said Adewale. "The shard has to be over in that city of elands." "And don't worry, we'll just tell their king Imari that king Zuma sent us to check on the city." Zecora reminded her cohorts. "Eland are a very friendly race across this land, but we need to find that mask shard as soon as we can." "Right!" said the elements of harmony. They all rushed towards the city, and it looked absolutely beautiful with some billboards across the area, scattered. Like Veneesa, there were some bazaars and food stalls around some parts of the streets. "Wow. Look at this place." Big Mac remarked. "I am definitely gonna have to bring Applebloom here some time when this is all over. Applejack nodded her head to him. "Big brother, I couldn't agree with you more." "Now, we just need to find their king." Link reminded himself. "Just follow me." said Zecora. "And my elder brother. Some of the eland looking at the group didn't know what to think of Link and some of his friends. Of course, they have seen a zebra before, matter of fact, there were some zebras in the city right now. For Discord, being a famous god as he is, was given some dirty looks from some eland. Just then, some eland guards with shining black armor, up to four of them, came up to the group to possibly inspect them all and see what they wanted in the city. "Excuse me," said the leader in a polite tone of voice. "May I ask who you all are and what you are doing here in Eleena?" "Are we in trouble?" asked Rainbow Dash nervously. The captain made a small chuckle. "No, of course not. but, we recognize someone like Discord when we see him." He looked at the master of chaos with his eyes narrowed sternly. Discord himself made a very sheepish smile while whistling innocently into the sky. "Besides that, we are rather curious about you all. And of course, we recognize you, prince Adewale, and Zecora." Link was the first one to speak. “My name is Link and we were sent by king Zuma to protect Eleena from an evil, and so did Zaire.” Everyone gasped when they heard that name. It was probably because the god was loved and highly respected by all of the Zebrican creatures, and other animals since he is considered the father of Zebrica. “Our king?” Said one if the guards. Link nodded his head a yes and many eland were heard stammering to one another about how extraordinary it was for their own creature of this place would send him and his friends here for help. “Well, this certainly changes everything. Especially if Zuma sent you all here.” The captain remarked. “King Imari is a good friend of Zuma, and he would be delighted to see you all.” “Anyway, we have been told that a shard that belonged to an ancient mask was here in the city.” Link continued. “Do you all know anything about it?” “It is very important and filled with dark magic.” Mathayus added. “Well, Imari found a piece of unusual jewelry glwoing a purple color around it.” The captain speculated. “But come, we will take you to him.” Every one of the heroes followed the guards to the palace that looked rather tall and beautiful. The guards standing in front of the large doors stood aside and let the others pass inside. They were all walking down a very long corridor with a leopard carpet stretching on the floor, and it looked endless, but it stopped at the throne room right in front of where they all were now. The double doors flew open and there was an elegant-looking eland that looked larger than the other bulls in this city. He was wearing a black breastplate to cover his chest and his horns were the longest out of the other eland, almost curvy as well. Not only that, but he has the most stripes on his back and longest legs, and he had long dreadlocks going down his mane and a jewel piece on top of his head like a crown. “Ah. Prince Adewale and Princess Zecora.” Said Imari in a bold, deep voice of wisdom. “It is good to see eye you again. What brings you all to my castle?” Everyone bowed to the king in respect and the bull walked up to them. “My name is Link, your highness.” Said he. “We want to know if you have found any shards or some jewelry recently. King Imari, did you find any objects with a flowing purple aura around it?” “Purple aura?” The king tried to remember, his eyes widened when he found out Linkw was talking about. “Oh! I think I know what you are referring to. But first, what are all your names?” Then everyone that was not Zecora and Adewale introduced themselves to Imari with respect. After that, Colin asked him: “You did find a shard like that?” “Oh yes, but, it looked dark and evil somehow. Possibly because of the aura surrounding it.” Imari noted. “Do you all know about it?” “This might be worth a thousand words.” Said Applejack. “It belongs to a mask that is broken, and we are trying to bring it back together. “Fluttershy added. “And It has the power to turn anypony under it’s influence.” “Fluttershy’s right.” Said Spike. “Link, can you show him the mask?” “Yep.” The hylian dug in his magic pouch and pulled out the Fierce Deity’s mask. “Here, this is the mask I am referring to. You see, an ancient evil has risen in Equestria, and this mask might be our last hope if we do not stop it.” “An evil that Link’s ancestor killed a long time ago.” Twilight remarked. “His name is Majora and he will destroy the world.” “Please, we need the mask.” Said Rarity. “The longer we wait, the stronger Majora will be.” “So true.” Said a sinister voice. Majors appeared out of nowhere, and lounged in midair. “As a matter of fact, I am becoming stronger already.” The elands looked at him with battle stances, ready to fight him head-on. “An intruders!” Said The captain. “What business have you here?!” “Did you not hear what Link Said about me?” “Can’t you ever give up?” Asked Lyra. “No, never.” Majora replied. “I will never give up on being evil and plunging Equestria into chaos.” “That’s my job!” Discord shouted in offense. “Well, my job to make Equestria a little silly but, you all get the picture.” Starlight spoke next and she said: “You will never get away with this, Majora!” “Oh, but I already have.” The evil spirit gave her a really smug look on his face. “But anyway,” he snapped his fingers and a horde of monsters appeared from purple fog or mist. A small battle ensued and the eland were fighting well against these minions of the evil mask spirit. A pack of wolfos appeared and they all charged at the heroes. “Link, hop on my back!” Said Imari. The hylian did what the king ordered him and still had his sword out. He felt the eland bull charge at a fast speed, and it felt different than riding Epona. Link swung his sword on the sides at any incoming enemy that would try to hit him and Imari. A dozen of wolfos were trampled on by the king’s immense strength, and some bokoblins and lizalfos were killed by his long, sharp horns. “Wow. This is something new to me.” Link remarked. As soon as Imari killed the enemies, he stopped. “You’ve handled yourself well back there, my king.” The hero said. Imari smiled at him. “Thank you, boy. You handled yourself well with that sword.” Link got back down and he rushed with the king to look for Majora before he destroys the mask shard. At last, they caught him in the nick of time, right before he had the chance to destroy the shard. “It’s over, Majora!” Link shouted. He ran up to him and sliced at the demon from behind, making him How with pain and bleed out from behind him, the blood was slowly dripping on the floor and the wicked spirit looked around with a furious look on his face. Growling, Majora Said: “You will pay for that, kid!” And he tried swatting Link away, but, thanks to the hero’s Hylian shield, it was unsuccessful for him to have him fly across the room. He then felt Link slice at his chest, making him yell in agony again. It appeared Link had made him weak and vulnerable to some more damage, but before he could finish Majora off, the monster slowly regenerated his body and vanished with a flash of purple smoke. “No!” Link shouted. “He got away.” “You fought well.” Said Imari. “We’ll get him another day, Link.” Said Epona. “At least we got another shard.” “True.” “What is so special about this mask?” Asked another eland Guard. “This mask was used by my ancestor to kill Majora a long time ago by turning into a god.” Link explained. “He was no match for this mask when he used it, but it’s in pieces as you can see and I need that piece you found.” “How dare you ask that from the king?” Said one of his servants. “Now now, Minuk. He speaks the truth and this was no coincidence.” Imari Said. “Go ahead and take it, young Link. And I thank you all for helping me and my beloved subjects of Eleena. We thrive on peace and prosperity.” “You are quite welcome, my king.” Zecora added. “It is wonderful to see you again and everything.” Putting the Keaton mask back on, Colin summoned Kit again for some more advice. “Once again,” Said the Keaton. “You all never cease to impress me.” “So, we are going to Seaquestria and Mt. Aeris, right?” Asked Bon Bon “That’s right! That is where another shard will appear. I am sure you will figure out the rest. Farewell my friends.” As soon as Kit disappeared, Adewale Said: “Well, we should head back to Agbaje and tell our family and Zuma What has happened.” “Good Idea.” Said Lyra. “And you can say bye to your old friends, Zecora.” “Oh yes. That would be good.”