Someday Someplace Chapter 2 Evening Encounters
A Casnor Childhood Romance AU
Just some reminders like 90% of the cast belongs to @s-kinnaly, @ridersoftheapocalypse, and @mrneighbourlove. Also, this an AU of rider’s fanfiction, where Cass and Ralnor meet and fall in love as kids rather than adults. This is fanfiction of fanfiction-seperate timeline going on here. Just to clear up any confusion. One more thing, I edited the bit in the previous chapter about Ralnor’s skin tone since s-kinnaly is designing him with brown skin and I want to keep my works close to what you see in her art. Okay, enjoy the fic!
As Orana sat on her father’s shoulders, she scanned the crowd, hand over her eyes. “No sign of him here,” she called out.
The king shrugged, "Well it was worth a shot. Keep looking, dear."
"Okay, papa!" Orana replied and looked out again into the crowd.
Right next to them, Zelda held Tebanam, Covarog, and Kanisa next to her skirt. “Mama, how come we aren’t yelling Ralnor’s name?” the princess asked. “Isn’t that what we are supposed to do when we lose someone?”
“I can do that!” Orana declared. She took in a deep breath. However, her father clasped her mouth with his hand, silencing her yell.
“It is true. But we are royalty. That adds on other problems in finding. People could panic if they found out that Ralnor is missing, running around and in searching they might not pay attention and accidentally hurt him. Or people might try to find him, but then hold him for ransom. We are trying to stay as quiet for as long as we can.”
“But I miss him, mama.” Kanisa sighed.
“Me too! We’ve got to get Ralnor back!” Covarog agreed.
“Ral!” Tebanam declared.
“I know darlings. I miss him too.”
“Is he going to be okay, Papa?” Orana asked.
“He will be,” Ganondorf stated, patting her. He then growled, “He will be.”
Zelda walked on over, patting her husband’s side. “Of course he will. We’ll make sure of it. I just can’t imagine what Ralnor is doing right now.
Indeed, with all the Wisdom she held, Zelda would have never imagined her son pulling on a piece of leather with all his might with a Gerudo girl pulling on the other end. All while, her mother narrated the events to a small crowd watching beyond the stall.
“See folks? Resists wear and tear!” Ukuri declared. There were some oohs and awes in the crowd. "You won't find high-quality leather anywhere else!" Then she smirked a bit. "Alright kids, now push!"
Ralnor took a step before straightening up. He looked up at the woman and asked her “What?” However, he failed to look back in time to see Cass ram into him, sending them both into the ground. Ukuri and crowd burst into laughter.
"Well, that's something you don't see every day!” The Gerudo woman chuckled. “So anyone interested in some leathers?”
As the merchant took in some orders, Ralnor watched the little triforce pieces swirling around his head.
“I’m sorry,” the girl lamented, still on the ground and eyes on the ground.
Ralnor shook his head, scattering the pieces away. He smiled, “It’s okay. I’m used to it. Sometimes my siblings and I get excited when it comes to group hugs.”
“What’s a sibling?” Cass asked.
“You know, it’s a brother or a sister.”
“Oh, you sure do know some fancy words Ralnor.”
“Just from books that I read.” The boy blushed, rubbing the back of his head. That is when his stomach gurgled, his cheeks pink. “Sorry.”
“Hey, when your tummy’s hungry its hungry.” Cass shrugged. “No need to blush.”
That is when Cass’s stomach roared, her own cheeks turning pink.
“Whoa is there a monster in your belly?" Ralnor asked.
“Shut up.” Cass mumbled.
“Well looks like I’ve got some hungry little kiddos on my hands.” Ukuri beamed, turning to the kids while filling her bag. She picked up a silver rupee and handed it to Cass. “How about you get us some grub?”
"Okay, mommy."
“Grub? Like bugs?” the boy flinched and twisted
“No, she means food." Cass giggled. "You may know the fancy words, but I guess I know some fun ones. She patted him on shoulder, “Don’t worry, I’ll teach you everything I know." She fidgeted with her belt, revealing a small pouch and slipped the rupee inside. "Any requests?"
“I’ll take some cuckoo. You kids get whatever you want.”
“Yeah!” The girl cheered and took the boy’s hand.
“At least something that resembles real food. Not too many sweets or candy. I will be checking all pockets when you too get back.”
“Ugh! Fine!” the girl groaned.
“Ralnor I think you need to keep an eye on her for me,” the mother commented with a smile.
“Don’t worry ma’am I will.” The boy replied.
Just as the two children slipped out the back, a knight appeared at the stall. Ukuri jumped a bit, then took a deep breath and straightened out her skirt.
“Good day my lord. How may I help you today?”
"Pardon me, ma'am. There is a slight emergency I must announce. There is a missing noble boy and his family is dreadfully worried about him. He has blonde hair and blue eyes and is wearing green clothes. Has anyone seen a child like that?"
The group of customers shook there or murmured no.
Ukuri huffed, “A boy with blonde hair? In this country? Sorry, I think you are looking for a needle in a haystack.”
“Well, keep your eyes open. Any and all information would be appreciated.” The man gave a slight bow and left.
When the crowd left, Ukuri grabbed a rag and rubbed the shelf a little too hard. “Typical. Some rich bastard’s brat goes missing and they’ll send out the guard. Meanwhile, a Gerudo girl goes missing and no one gives a damn.” She then glanced at the door. “Nah, couldn’t be.” She murmured, still scrubbing.
The kids glanced all around at the stalls. Food descriptions.
“See anything you like?” Cass asked.
“I’m not sure…” Ralnor admitted.
“Well, I think I found a stall with cuckoo for Mommy. Maybe there’s something for you here.”
The two children stood in line, glancing at the large black sign with all the foods and prices in white. “Aw sweet! They’ve got onion rings!” the girl declared. “Those are my favorites.”
“Okay…” the boy stared at the sign. His eyes scanning around, not settling on any of those words.
“Anything wrong?” Cass asked.
“Well…I don’t know what any of these things are,” Ralnor admitted.
Cass blinked at the boy and started to laugh her head off. “Aw man Ralnor. You are a riot!" She continued to laugh until she looked at the blank face of the boy. "You are actually serious, aren't you?"
“Yes.”
"Oh, Ralnor. I’m sorry. I mean, I thought you were a rich kid, but wow,” Cass pondered, hand now on her cheek.
“Mama usually only lets us have sweets at fairs or after dinner.” He admitted. “We sometimes can get Papa to give us snacks though when we are working on homework.
“Don’t you worry.” Cass pulled him in, arm around his shoulders. She patted her chest. “I am what you call a cuss-ne-sir of outdoor foods. Just ask me.”
“I think the word is connoisseur.”
Cass smirked, “ Okay smarty pants. Just read off some foods and tell you what they are. I’m sure there’s something you’ll like.”
“Okay…what is…a cheese frit-ter?”
“Oh, that's cheese covered in a batter and all fried up."
“Fried?”
“They take something like grease or fat or butter and boil it, and then they put food into it until gets all nice and crispy. Anything else?”
“What’s a Stuffed Spud?”
“That’s a potato that’s been baked and then put all kinds of good stuff in it. Sour cream, chives, cheese, bacon bits, butter-it’s really good.”
“Uh…I don’t eat bacon…”
“Me neither. Mom says it’s a Gerudo thing. You order your own fixings so it’s fine.”
“Maybe…what are fries?”
“Okay, now I’m starting to get worried about your lifestyle. Fries are potatoes cut up into strips and fried up. They make a great snack and usually come with a lot of meals.”
“So then what’s a grilled cheese?”
Cass sighed, “Let me ask you a question, you do know what a cheese sandwich is right?”
“Of course I do!”
"Just checking.” The girl stepped back, palms shielding her. “I was starting to think you came from like a different world or something. Well, grilled cheese is basically a cooked cheese sandwich. You just put in a pan until you burn the bread a bit and melted the cheese.”
“Well, I think I’ll take a grilled cheese then. With some fries too.”
“Excellent choice! Trust me, you’ll love it!”
The children ordered their food and weaved their way through the crowd. When the two children returned to the stall, Ukuri sighed. “Thank the goddesses! For a while there I thought I had two lost children on my hands.”
“Here you go Mommy, fried cuckoo wings!” the girl offered up the paper box overflowing with wings and fries.
"Thanks, kiddo. I'll go shut the stall and we’ll dine in the back.”
Right after the woman lowered the blind, closing them off to the word, a large stomping rattled the stall. “Yeesh, some customers," Ukuri grumbled. She then turned to see her daughter starting to take one of the hangings off the wall, food on one of the higher boxes, and Ralnor glancing around, checking the boxes.
“What are you looking for kiddo?” Ukuri asked.
“A napkin,” the boy responded.
“What for? We haven’t even started eating.” Cass stated giving the fabric one last tug before it fell on top of her.
“You can’t eat a meal without a napkin. Maybe a snack, but a not a meal.” Ralnor countered.
“Let me guess one of your mother’s rules?” Ukuri asked.
“Yes, ma'am. Plus I don’t want to get crumbs or stains on the hanging.”
“Kid let me tell you something, I learned when I lived with my mama.” The merchant knelt down, large arm wrapping the child close. “As long as your mama is not around, she won’t mind if you get a little messy. I’ll make sure you’re clean enough for her. Plus, Cass and I eat and sleep on these things all the time. I know how to get any stains out.”
Cass popped her head, hanging wrapped around her . “It’s true,” she declared.
“Are you sure? I really don’t want to make a mess.” He gazed up with wide, nervous eyes.
Ukuri sighed and smiled, “Well, I've got some rags upstairs that will do the job just fine if you want one.
"Yes, please. Thank you.”
“No worries hun. You are so sweet.”
As Ukuri left, Cass commented as she laid down the hanging, "Wow you got one of those strict fancy moms.” She then grabbed the boxes off the boxes and sat down.
The boy sat down next to her, he admitted.“She does kind of get mad when my siblings and I pull pranks or bring mud in the house or when we stay up late. But she always makes us feel better when we get bullied and really loves to help us with our homework.”
“She sounds nice, but I think I’ll take my mom any day of the week,” the girl said and then offered the boy his box.
The boy sat the box on his lap, cautiously took the sandwich with both hands. “I’ve never had anything so…wet and sticky…” He mentioned.
Cass chomped down on an onion ring as she spoke, “That’s called grease. It’s what the cook the food in. Just take a bite, it’s gonna not kill ya. Trust me. I’ve eaten this stuff plenty of times.” She then swallowed, a series of coughs following. Cass pounded on her chest until she started breathing again.
“Okay…” Ralnor glanced at his friend nervously before looking at the dark sandwich in front of him, cheese slightly oozing out of the crust and took a small bite. The gooeyness of the warm cheese and the crunchiness of the bread filled his mouth. After swallowing, the boy said in awe, “This is good.”
"See, nothing to worry about," Cass stated. "Welcome to unhealthy-ish foods.”
“Ish?” Ralnor repeated.
“Because well cheese and bread are good for you, right? But, some people say all the healthy stuff gets lost when you fry foods like this. But I think still think there’s some left. Maybe not that much, but still some.”
Ralnor laughed. “I really like the way you think Cass.”
“Thanks.” The girl admitted, beaming.
As Ralnor continued to eat, he heard something hitting the ground repeatedly. That’s when he noticed the two dogs in the corner of the stall. The large white dog with almost green was wagging his tail, panting at the two of them. The black dog stared silently at them.
“Uh..what’s up with your dogs?”
“Oh, they always do that when it's meal time,” Cass shrugged. “Daddy used to let them have leftovers of their meals, just try looking away and you should be okay."
“Alright,” the prince stated as he turned around and tried to concentrate on his food. However, the sound of panting only got louder. He turned around slightly to see the larger dog right up in his face. "Hi, doggie," Ralnor greeted. Then the tog bit the crust out of his hand, tugging it away. He then sat down and started to chew on the leftover sandwich. “Hey!” the boy cried out.
“You gotta be careful around Noishe,” Cass commented. “He’ll take what he wants without warning. Gotta stay sharp.”
“What about that dog?” Ralnor pointed to the thin, black dog still in the corner.
“That’s Repede. He’s the quiet one. He doesn’t cause trouble much unless you have something you want.”
“Like what?”
Before Cass could reply, the dog slipped over, his head on the girl’s lap. Cass managed to grab her box of food before he could grab a piece.
“Fries for one thing.” The girl muttered as she patted his head. “Come one bro. Mommy doesn’t want you to have too much human food. You are not as young as you used to be.”
The dog growled a bit and started nuzzling her stomach.
The girl started to laugh, “Okay, just one more piece.” And she plucked off a fry and put it right in front of the dog’s mouth. The canine eagerly took the piece and started to eat.
Ukuri walked into the stall, some rags draped over her arm. “Cass, you better not be feeding the dogs cooked food again. You know its not good for them.”
“I’m just showing Ralnor what not to do around the dogs when they want food.”
“Really?” Ralnor asked.
Cass shushed him, “Come on Ralnor, just go along with it.”
“Sure you are, and that is not the sound of the dogs’ chewing.” Ukuri lamented as she sat down handing a rag to her guest. She then reached for her food still on the counter and joined the two children on the mat.
"Well, it's a lesson by trial and error." The girl shrugged.
The woman chuckled shaking her head. “You know Ralnor, I think I might have to save you from my girl. Who knows what kinds of things she’ll teach you if I left you two alone?”
“Like adult words?” Cass suggested.
“What are adult words?” Ralnor asked.
“You know the words that grownups say when they bang their heads on doorways or stub their toes on furniture.” The girl started to beam, “For example…”
Ukuri then picked up her daughter, spilling out onion ring and fry bits and crumbs everywhere, rubbing her hair with her knuckles. “That’s enough out of you!”
"Ack! Aw, come on Mommy! You said it's better to learn now than later! Besides I promised I’d teach him everything I know!"
“I’ll have to put an end to that lesson. For all I know, Ralnor’s mommy might pick me up, put me over her knee, and spank me for letting you teach Ralnor those words. And who knows what she’ll do to you.”
The two dogs eagerly attacked the pieces the food, licking up and chewing on everything they could find.
Ralnor couldn't help but laugh at the scene. He couldn’t help but think, "I still miss Mama, Papa, Covarog, Orana, Kanisa and Tebanam...but Cass and Ukuri they make me feel right at home. I'm really happy I met them. I can’t wait for my family to meet them."
With the sky starting to change into its usual evening red, orange, and yellow, the royal family still didn’t find their missing member. Tebanam napped inside his father’s arms, while the other children clung onto their parents' legs to support them, rubbing their eyes.
“Still no sign of him…” Zelda sighed, patting Kanisa’s bobbing head.
“We will find Ralnor, we can’t lose hope.” Ganondorf countered.
“But we’ve search all over,” the queen retorted. “The only thing left to do is go inside each stall and search.”
“If that’s we have to do, then so be it,” the king commented. “But first, we must take the children home.”
At the mention of them, Covarog, Kanisa, and Orana snapped up. “What?” They all screamed. Tebanam now wide awake by the noise, starting to whimper.
“But we can’t go home yet!” Orana declared. “We haven’t found Ralnor yet!”
“We can’t leave him behind! We just can’t!” Covarog declared.
“We can still help!” Kanisa interjected before a yawn cut her off.
The king smiled, sparing one hand to pat Kanisa’s head. Zelda stroked Orana's and Covarog’s heads. “Yes, but you are also very much exhausted. You need to go to sleep.”
“No, we don't!" Covarog objected with the stomp of his foot.
“Yes, you do." The king then lifted the boy's chin with his fingers. "Don't worry, your mother and I will not stop searching for your brother. We will bring him home. But we also care about you, and you need to get to bed."
“I don’t think that I can sleep…with Ralnor out there….somewhere without us…” Orana sighed, staving off a yawn.
“Well at least, we’ll get you ready and you can try for us? Okay?” Zelda asked.
The three older children glanced at each other frowning. Tebanam grumbled a bit as his father swayed him, calming him down. Covarog sighed, “Okay let’s go home.”
The queen smiled, “I know this is hard. But we will find him soon.”
Covarog took his father’s free hand and the girls took their mother’s. However, just as they started the walk, Kanisa cried out, “That’s it!” digging her heels in the ground.
“Kanisa what’s it?” Zelda asked.
“That’s the stall! The one that Ralnor left for! It’s that one!” She pointed her free hand, bouncing up and down.
“Are you sure Kani? Looks like all the other plant stalls. What makes this one so special?” Orana asked.
“It’s got the most plants! The others didn’t have that many! If Ralnor didn’t go to this stall, then I don’t know about Ralnor at all!” Kanisa beamed.
The parents looked at each other, “Well it is worth a look,” Zelda admitted and the group headed to the stall. A young man stood in the back, pulling down on the tarp while the old lady still sat in her chair dozing off.
Covarog, Orana, and Kanisa immediately dashed into the stall, calling out “Ralnor!" while going around every pot and ducking under every table.
“Children stop!” Zelda called out.
The young man stopped his motion, staring blankly at the commotion. “Something tells me that you are not here for a houseplant.” He chuckled. Then he saw who he was talking to and gave a small bow, “Uh sorry your majesties. What can I help you with?”
“We are searching for our son Ralnor, brown skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, green clothes. He wandered off earlier today and we haven’t seen him since. We think he might have been here for a while. Have you seen him?” Ganondorf replied.
“Ooh sorry to hear that. Hope you find him. What time of day do you think he left?” The man asked.
“This morning. Before noon,” Zelda answered.
“Shoot. I didn’t see him. Most people don’t want to carry a heavy plant all day, so we don’t do much busy in the morning. I left Ma with the stall while I looked around. She might have seen something. Just hope her working ear is working again.” The man walked toward the old lady and started to yell “HEY MA!”
The woman snapped open, drool slipping out. She glanced around, adjusting her glasses “Who said that?”
“HEY MA! DID YOU SEE A BLOND BOY TODAY?” the man asked.
“Oi tone it down, I’m deaf but I’m not dead. You might raise your father back being that loud,” the old lady gristled.
“Ma, these parents lost their boy. He might have been here. Seen him?” her son asked.
“Boy…boy…boy,” the woman wondered.
The adults continued to stare, leaning closer waiting for her next words. But then the woman's head slipped back and started to snore.
“Ma!” the man called out. However, his mother continued to slumber. He sighed, “Sorry about this your majesties. I wish we could help out more.”
Just there was a loud clatter. The royal couple and merchant turned to see Orana, leaning forward with her hand's out wide inches away from a broken pot, laying on its side. Clay pieces and soil scattered on the ground, while a scrub bush lay helplessly on its side, roots exposed. "Whoopsie…" The princess stated.
“Orana!” Zelda called out.
“I’m sorry! I swear I just bumped it!” Orana stated.
“It’s okay, I needed to replant that one anyway,” the man replied.
“We’ll pay for the damages.” The king declared.
“No your majesty, it’s fine,” the merchant insisted.
As the three adults haggled over the pot, the princess made her way over to the little old lady, staring into space. The girl placed her hand on her lap. “I’m sorry I broke your pot. I’ll pay for it with my allowance.” She then dug into a small bag at her side.
The woman turned towards the child and smiled. "Ah what a sweet child. How can I ask money from such a kind soul? After the way you help that little girl earlier too. Don't worry. My son broke many a pot when he was your age."
“Little girl?” Orana asked.
“You know that cute little blonde you ran into. She came in here and you two ran around chasing each other. Then when she was crying you comforted her and took her away. I bet you have been friends for a long time.”
“You don’t think…” Orana glanced at her siblings.
“Can you tell us about this blonde girl?” Kanisa asked.
“Of course! One of the cutest children I’ve seen. Silky blonde hair, gorgeous blue eyes, green clothes, and the loveliest brown skin. Really put my kid to shame.”
"Thanks, mom I feel loved,” the man sighed.
“Where did I…and the blonde girl go?” Orana asked.
“Not sure…just saw you going to the left.” The old woman shrugged.
“Mama, Papa do you think that if we find the other girl we might find Ralnor?” Covarog asked.
"Well, it's the best lead we've had all day," Ganondorf admitted.
“Hope you find your kid soon.” The merchant stated.
“Thank you. Come on kids, let’s find your brother!” Zelda declared.
As the royal family left, the woman adjusted her glasses, sighing “What a lovely family. Mother’s a bit hairy though…”
The merchant laughed and placed a hand on her shoulder, “Ma don’t ever change.”
Ralnor and Cass watched out of the stall window, using their crossed arms as cushions as they rest their hands.
“Still nothing?” Cass asked.
“Yes,” Ralnor sighed.
“Sorry. I really thought we had a good spot and you’d find your family like that,” Cass stated with a snap.
“Well, I’m glad I’m here. If you hadn’t been at the stall, I probably just sat at the stall with that old lady, crying how my family left me. I’ve had a lot of fun today. Thanks for taking me in,” the boy leaned in.
“No problem, what are friends for?” Cass wrapped her arm around him, pulling him closer.
Ukuri stepped in, patting Ralnor on the shoulder. “Don’t worry. We’ll find your folks. I’ve just a couple of things to pack away and the dogs to put upstairs, then we can look around. You two kids head outside.”
"Yes, Ma'am."
"Okay, mommy."
Just as the kid’s reached the outside of the stall, Cass stopped, “Huh…I just realized I never asked what your parents look like.”
"My parents tend to stand out in a crowd, especially my papa. You'd know them the moment you see them."
“Probably, but not all Gerudos look alike. Some are tall, some are really tall, some are thin or fat, but we are all Gerudo. So what do your daddy and mommy look like?"
"My papa…"
“Ralnor!”
The children turned to see Orana and Kanisa running at them, arms open wide.
“Orana! Kanisa!” the boy cheered, opening his arms wide as well.
The two princesses tackled their brother, almost hitting him to the ground, knocking off his hat.
“Oh Ral, we're sorry we left you behind. We thought Mama and Papa knew you were at that plant stall!" Orana explained.
“We’ve missed you so much!” Kanisa sniffled, clutching her brother tightly.
“I’ve missed you too!” the boy eagerly returned their embrace, a few sniffles coming out.
"Sweet! That's one part of your family down!"
The reunited trio turned to the Gerudo girl smiling at them, hands on her hips.
There was a moment of silence before Orana yelled, “It’s a Gerudo girl!”
"Yes." The boy stood up and displayed his hand out. "This is my friend Cass. We met at the plant stall and she and her mama took me in so I can look for you.” He used his other hand to display his family. Cass these are my sisters, Orana and Kanisa.”
“Nice to meet ya.” Cass offered a hand.
Kanisa gaped for a bit, before hiding behing her brother. She still stared in awe of the girl as she sqeauked out a hello.
Orana beamed and grabbing Cass’s hand with both of her own, shaking it violently . "Hi, there! Thanks for taking care of our big bro!"
Cass, still shaking from the girl’s grasp, tilted her head,“ Bro?”
“Ralnor!”
Just then the group of children turned to see Zelda dashing towards them.
“Mama!” he yelled and ran towards her and jumped right into her arms. Now sobbing, he nuzzled his head against her chest. “I’ve missed you so much.”
The force from her son caused Zelda to sit down, cradling her boy, “I’ve missed you too! I’m sorry we left you behind.”
“It’s okay. Next time I’ll double check with Papa.” He raised his head, smiling.
She beamed and kissed his forehead, “You smart thing you.”
The queen set her son on the ground and stood up. He took her hand and led her to Cass. “Mama, this is my new friend Cass. She found me at the stall and let me stay with her mama until I can find you.”
"I am so happy that my son is making such wonderful friends. Thank you so much for helping him." She knelt down, looking the girl in the eyes, smiling.
The Gerudo girl’s jaw dropped. She tugged her hand out of Orana’s and pointed at Ralnor. She yelled, “YOU LIED TO ME!”
Ralnor blinked and squeaked out, “What?”
“You said you were a Gerudo. But you are not!" Cass pointed at Zelda. "You can only be a Gerudo if your mama! And she’s not! She’s the exact opposite!”
“Yes, we are! We are just as Gerudo as you!” Orana declared.
“No, you are not! Besides he’s a boy!” Cass pointed to Ralnor. “There’s no such thing as a boy Gerudo!”
“Nuh-huh there’s Ganondorf!” Kanisa stated.
“Children please calm down.” Zelda ushered.
“Ganondorf’s not a Gerudo! He’s just a monster!” Cass roared, stomping her foot.
“Ralnor!”
The arguing group stopped to see Ganondorf stomping towards them, Tebanam still on his chest and Covarog trailing behind. The king scooped up his son and started to kiss his face.
“Papa!” The boy eagerly wrapped his arms around his neck.
“Cass this is our Papa, Ganondorf.” Orana declared. “So we are just as Gerudo as you!” Orana folded her arms on her chest.
“Yeah!” Kanisa agreed with her hands on her hips.
At the mention of his name, he looked down and saw the Gerudo girl. His jaw dropped slightly and eye widened with joy.
The same couldn't be said for Cass. She started to turn as pale as a sheet. Then let out a blood-curdling scream. Once the royal family could hear again, she slumped over on the ground.
“Cass!” Ralnor cried out. He climbed down his father’s front and knelt next to the girl. He flipped her over and patted her cheek, but she still didn’t wake up.
“What’s wrong with her?” Orana asked.
“Cass!”
The group now saw Ukuri, standing a few feet away from them, holding her head in her hands. She dashed over and picked up her daughter. “Cass, monkey, sweetie. Please wake up!” She shook the girl slightly, but still no response. The mother twisted towards Ralnor. “What happened to her?”
“I don’t know!” He replied anxiously. “She just looked at my Papa and screamed and fell over!”
“Papa?” That’s when the Gerudo woman noticed the king standing before her. She, too, turned and slumped over, still holding her child.
“Mrs. Ukuri!” Ralnor cried out. He then looked up at his father, tears clouding his eyes. "Papa…did you kill them?
"What no!" The king declared but it was too late. Ralnor now bawled his head off.
"We can't leave them like this," Zelda commented. "We'll take them back to the castle."
Ganondorf picked up both Gerudo women in his arms. All along the way back to the carriage and in the carriage ride to the castle, Ralnor kept glancing at his new friends. Hoping they would be alright.
Here’s a link to the previous chapter: Chapter 1 Marketplace
