Legend of Zelda FS AU: Rescue? Memories?

Four Swords AU: Rescue? Memories?

I do not own LoZ FS or any of the characters. Enjoy!

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Shadow walked to the castle, Vio over his shoulder and the men following behind him. It was getting late and he was afraid that if he didn't get there early he woudn't be able to talk to the princess. If he didn't talk to her he was afraid of what the other knights would do to Vio. He quickened his pace and left the men to try and catch up.

After a while of walking, they made it to the town's gates. The guards saluted him and the men as they passed and he was glad they didn't question him about Vio. He walked through the strets of the town, people giving him questioning glares, he simply ignored them and walked forward. When he made it to the castle the guards offered to take Vio from him, he refused and asked where the princess was.

"The princess is in the throne room, dealing with some bussiness, you'd have to wait if you wish to speak with her, sir." the guard answered, he nodded and walked inside.

Shadow knew he'd have to take Vio to the dungeon, but he didn't want to, they weren't in good conditions, even less to keep people in. He sighed and walked down the stairs to where the dungeon was located.

Wheb he arrived, he looked around, most of them were empty, and the one's that weren't housed prisoners that were asleep. He walked quietly and looked for one that was in good contidion. He found one that had a suitable bed and layed him on it. He looked at Vio's sleeping form and stood up.

"I'll get you out of here Vio, I promise." he whispered and turned around to leave the cell, looking it as he exited.

He walked back up the stairs and headed towards the throne room. When he made it there he was just in time to see someone exit, he didn't recognize him so he just looked forward and entered without sparing a glance.

"Princess Zelda, I've come to give the report on my mission." Shdow said, bowing low.

"Shadow! I'm glad you made it back safely. Stand, there's no need for formalities my friend." Zelda said, standing from her throne and walking towards Shadow, embracing him.

Shadow hugged back and smiled. "Yes princess, but there is something important we must disscuss." Shadow said sternly. Zelda stepped back and walked to her throne, her face equally as serious. "What is it?" she asked.

"It's about the assassins i was hunting down, we managed to apprehend one, but the others are still loose." Shadow explained, the princess nodded.

"I see, but i get the feeling that isn't everything you came to tell me." Zelda said, crossing her arms.

"Correct as always." Shadow said with a grin. "I came to tell you that these supposed 'assassins' are not what we think. They are being framed." Shadow explained, Zelda pondered this.

"How do you know this?" she asked, looking thoughtful.

Shadow sighed. "I do not have any evidence to explain why I know, but they told me and I am inclined to believe them." Shadow said looking at Zelda intently.

"But what if they are lying?" Zelda added, still unsure.

"When i was fighting one of them, he was hesitant to attack me. And when the others appeared they did not hurt me. This proves that they are not the heartless murderers we were told they were. Plus, they said they were here because the impostors were coming to this town, and they came to confront them." Zelda's face displayed shock as Shadow explained that.

"I see, I will have a word with the court about this, but I must ask, Shadow. Are you sure we can trust them?" Zelda asked sternly.

Shadow thought back to the short time he had been with the brothers, they didn't seem like murderers at all. They were just four brothers trying to get by. He remembered Red's joyful behaviour, Blue's thought act that wasn't that scary amd Green's display of leadership and kindness. But most of all he remembered when Vio had shown he didn't want to hurt him, that it pained him, even if he was angry."He didn't know how these four people managed to gain his trust so easily, but he was sure he could trust them.

"Yes, we can trust them , I'm sure of it." He said surely, his expresion showing pure confidence. Zelda smiled.

"Alright, I'll convince the council of what we've disscussed." Zelda said, Shadow smiled widely, bowed and left.

Shadow was glad the princess had decided to help him, they had been friends for a long time and he was glad she trusted him. Now Vio and the other's freedom is almost assured. Shadow walked over to his quarters in the castle, thinking Vio should still be asleep. He took of his clothes and layed on the bed. Hoping everything would be resolved by tomorrow.

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By Shadow was abrubtly awoken by someone wildly shaking him. His eyes opened almost instantly and he sat up, his insticts acting up. He looked over to who had woken him up and saw the princess. She was wearing a royal gown but she was missing the accesories she usually wore and her make-up. Plus, she looked distressed, Shadow knew something was wrong.

"Z-Zelda? What are you doing here? What's wrong?" He asked quickly, standing up from the bed.

"I-It's about the prisoner! The council wouldn't listen to me! They took him... They took him to be executed..." the princess explained quickly, she sounded as distressed as she looked. Shadow's eyes widened at the last statement.

"What?! Why wouldn't they listen to you?! You're their princess!" Shadow exclaimed, he started getting dressed quickly.

"I don't know, they simply wouldn't listen, they didn't let me explain myself." she sounded calmer now, but her face was still really worried.

"I'm going to convince them." he said, taking his sword and walking towards the door.

Shadow felt someone grab his arm, he looked back at the princess. She looked determined. "I'm going with you." she said sternly, he knew he couldn't convince her otherwise, so he just nodded and kept walking.

"Where are they?" Shadow asked, not looking back at the princess, he wanted to stop this before Vio got hurt. His brothers would never forgive him if that happened.

"They must already be at the plaza." The princess said, now standing beside Shadow, he had taken off her heels and was now walking at the same pace as Shadow.

"So they're gonna make it public, I've always hated that. We gotta hurry!" he said, turning towards the princess and holding out his hand. She nodded and smiled, he carried her bridal style and sped towards the plaza.

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Vio's vision was blury, his head hurt, everything was fuzzy. Bur even so Vio knew he was surrounded by a lot of people, he could hear them shouting but couldn't make out any words. He heard someone talk from beside him, but he couldn't even make out that.

Vio's hands were tied behind his back, and he was standing, he didn't know how, he felt so weak. When the voice behind him quieted down, he felt something wrap around his neck and it tightened. He didn't have the strenght to protest. After a few seconds he felt the floor beneath him give away and whatever was tied around his neck tightened even more. He couldn't breathe and the shouting got louder.

Vio found a bit of his strength and tried to free himself, but to no avail. He kept trashing, to get whatever was preventing him from breathing off of him, but his hands were tied and he couldn't do much. A few seconds later he lost all his strenght and stilled, his vision fading to black. He just barely heard the call of his name before he blacked out.

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Green, Red and Blue watched as they brought Vio onto a platform to be hanged. Green clenched his fists, where was Shadow? Wasn't he going to stay with him? The people watching shouted various things, some saying this was wrong and others cursing Vio's existence. Even from the roof they were watching it from, Green could see the various cuts and bruises on Vio's body, which only served to anger him more.

"There are only, about 11 guards around here." Red said, he sounded calm, but his face was anything but. Green nodded.

"We can take them, the others are sure to run." Blue said, his sword already out of it's sheath, he was waiting for Green's order to finally go in there.

Green nodded, he was about to go in when he saw Shadow running towards the platform, carrying someone. He was fast, but it wasn't enough. The man that was standing on the platform had alrady put the rope around Vio's neck.

"Let's go!" Green yelled, they jumped down and ran towards the platform. The guards stepped in to stop them, but Green wasn't in the mood. He took out his sword and hit him with the blunt side of it, repeating the process with another one that came his way.

Green took a moment to look at where Vio was and his heart sank when he saw Vio trying to free himself, hanging from the rope.

"Blue! Quick! Vio!" he yelled over. Said man looked over and took out his hammer, he ran at the platform, bashing anyone that got in his way. Green saw Vio still and he feared the worst.

"Vio!!!" Blue called as he stepped onto the platform, he took out his sword and cut the rope. Vio falling into his arms. A guard was about to attack Blue when they heard someone yell.

"Stop all of this!! Right! Now!" Shadow has made it to the platform by then, beside him stood a beautiful woman, Green found himself blushing at the sight of her.

"This execution was given against my orders! You are all to stop this instant!" she yelled, the remaining knights bowed and the man who was running this stood back.

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Shadow sighed in relief, he was glad the others had made it before him. If they hand't Vio would be dead by now. He looked over at Blue, who was holding Vio in his arms, checking for pulse. He walked over.

"Is he alright?" Shadow asked, he waited for Blue's answer. After a few tense seconds he nodded. Shadow sighed in relief and looked at Vio.

He was about to say somehing when he heard someone yell "But why must we stop?! That man is a monster, he's a mindless killer!" Shadow froze when he heard that. It brought back memories, bad ones.

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"You! What are you doing here? Get out you freak!"

"Stay away you monster!"

"Have you seen that kid? I heard he's a demon."

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Shadow was brought back by the princess' angry yell.

"And who are you too judge?! This man has not been put to trial! He is innocent until further notice!" She yelled, everyone quieted down after that. "You may all leave!" she said, after a few seconds the audience left the area, leaving only the brothers, himself and the princess.

Red and Green ran over to Blue and Vio. "Vio! Oh my Din! This is terrible!" Red yelled when he saw the state Vio was in.

"Damn it, why didn't we come sooner?" Green said, he sounded agry but was obviously sad rather than that.

"Worry not, we'll take him to the castle and treat him there." the princess said from behind them, they looked back at her. Green stood up and bowed to her.

"Thank you, your highness, it's very much apprecited." he said, his tone polite.

"You need not thank me, I'm glad I was able to help you and your brothers. Now come." she said and turned to leave. The others followed, Blue carried Vio.

Once they made it to the castle Shadow took them to his room for Vio to rest while someone fetched the doctor. When the doctor finally arrived he asked everyone but one person to help him to leave. Red stayed, the others waited in a guest room the princess had provided them.

"Sorry for not being there sooner, something went wrong with the plan." Shadow said, leaning against the wall, the other two sitting on the bed.

"It's alright, he's alive and that's all that matters." Green said. Shadow nodded.

"Hey, can i ask you something?" Shadow asked, Green looked at him.

"Why is someone framing you and your brothers?" if Shadow was going to help them, he needed to know exactly what was going on.

Green sighed "We don't know, we don't interact with many people and the ones that we do are people we've helped, we haven't done anything to make people hate us." he explained.

"Do you know who they are?" Shadow continued, Green shook his head.

"They're some punks who look like us, we saw them once, they attacked us, we had to leave because Red got hurt." Blue cut in.

Before the conversation could go on much further, Red came into the room. Blue amd Green stood up from the bed and looked at him expectantly.

"How is he?" Blue asked, he was obviously really worried. Shadow smiled at that and then looked at Red too.

"He's fine, none of his wounds were too serious, just a few cuts and brouses and the scrathces from the ropes. He just needs rest, he's been through a lot." Red tols them, he had a relieved smile on his face. The others imitated his smile.

"Can we go see him?" Shadow asked, Red nodded.

They walked over to Shadow's room, when they reached the door Blue opened it quickly. They looked inside to see Vio sleeping peacefully on the bed. Green and Blue walked over and stood on the side, Green knelt beside it and grabbed Vio's hand. Red stepped over to Blue and put a hand on his shoulder.

Shadow looked at them, they all cared for each other. He couldn't understand why someone would want to frame them. He clenched his fists, he was going to help them find whoever this person was and bring out the truth.


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to be continued...