Author's note: just something that popped into my head. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Still don't own the Legend of Zelda.

A Game of Chess

Ganondorf picked up his king and rolled it between his fingers. "Silly little princess, you've gone and left your queen unprotected. You should know by now you're too young and inexperienced to beat me at this game." He smirked, forcefully setting the piece down and knocking over Zelda's white queen.

Zelda only allowed herself a small smile. "My lord Ganondorf, you cannot underestimate the lure of power and the power of sacrifice." She picked up her white knight and moved him.

The villain looked down at the board, then at the princess, his eyes wide with disbelief, his mouth slightly agape as if he was trying to speak but the words had been stolen from his mouth.

A rumble came from the lowest levels of the tower as the magical barriers broke.

She grinned, and flicked the black king across the board. "Checkmate, milord."