“I dunnno…the soldiers in my Hyrule were pretty cowardly.”
Warriors hummed, a slight frown pulling on his face. He didn’t necessarily like Twilights statement, though he couldn’t exactly argue. He had met his fair share of cowards- and of traitors.
“What?” Someone bit, sharpness in their tone. He gazed up from where he was tending the fire, his eyes moving around the group. To his surprise, it was Wild who was glaring at the ranch hand.
“They weren’t exactly helpful. The majority of them hid in fear, too cowardly to protect their country.”
“They put their lives on the line to protect Hyrules people.”
Twilight frowned, rubbing his neck. “Not really, no. When a time of crisis came, they ran. They may have had the title of soldier, but they didn’t fit the role.”
“How could you say that?” Wild protesters, his raising. “The knights of Hyrule risked everything for our people, they-“
“My soldiers were very different from yours Wild. When I say they were cowards, I mean it.” Twilight interrupted, irritation creeping into his tone. “I’m not talking about anyone else’s soldiers, who I’m sure were much better.”
Wilds brow furrowed, his lips tight. “They still chose to be in a role that could cost them their lives, to protect people like you.”
Loud laughter rang out across the clearing, and Warriors turned his gaze towards Time. The eldest Link seemed uninterested in the conversation, though Warriors could see a slight crease in his brow.
“The soldiers of Hyrule did not aid me in any way. I’m sorry if that bothers you, but it’s the truth.”
“You’re wrong. You’re wrong, they’re brave. Maybe you’re just arrogant.” Wild growled, before turning on his heel and marching towards to forest. Twilight stood in mute shock for a moment, before sighing loudly. “I’ll go get him once he cools down a little.”
Soft conversation returned to the clearing a moment later, though Warriors found himself silent, thinking about the ghosts of lost men whom would follow him to his grave. And of a boy not unlike himself, who would suffer the same fate.