Hello! Welcome new and old readers! This story was actually my very first story I ever wrote here for and now that I've been here for almost two years (4/22/03) I decided that it was about time to make a few modifications to some of my stories starting with "The Legend of Zelda: Malignant of Evil" that is now renamed, "Malignant of Darkness". I liked this story quite a bit, but I noticed I was really lazy when it came to posting chapters for it. In the original format, it was all down on one single chapter! Obviously, that would've been a pain to read! Well, I began cutting up the chapters one day and so far, I've got all nineteen chapters almost ready for posting. However, I am revising and editing them, so for now I'll try to post each chapter every couple days or a week latest! In the meantime, enjoy the story!
Chapter 1
Illicitly Captured
It was a small, stoned tower with vines crawling up to the top. Princess Zelda sat next to the window looking down near the drawbridge for Link. Ganon was after her again, but she knew that Ganon couldn't physically come in contact with her. How could he seek his revenge on her when they're in different realms? It had to be one of Ganon's minions.
The sun was fading away leaving a blanket of stars above the castle. All Zelda could do is to wait for Link, so she went to bed and eventually fell asleep.
About a few hours later, there was commotion going on at the bottom of Zelda's tower. Metal swords started clash and cries of defeat faded. Then there were sounds of footsteps coming up to the door. It creaked open and a dark figure swooshed through the shadows.
Then a horse neighed just ouside below the tall tower. It woke up Zelda and she walked over to the window. It was Epona. Link is here! Zelda grew excited and ran to the door, only found that it was locked. She couldn't get out. "Hello?" she started, "Can you unlock the door for me, please?" But no one answered, she only heard silence until something creaked right behind her.
She turned very slowly towards the window. It was Link. His face was covered in shadows and he wore a cape that went to knees. He stood still as the princess looked at her.
"Link," she gasped, "You scared me, I thought you were one of Ganon's minions." Link didn't speak, but held much emotion into her eyes.
"What's wrong?" she asked. She stepped towards him but stopped when she noticed that his sword was drawn and covered with blood.
"What happened?" Something was terribly wrong, she could sense it.
Link began to walk towards the princess, but she only stepped back until her back was pressed against the wall.
His face was still not distinguished, but he crept even closer to her, which eventually made his face visible. She looked at him; he looked the same, but there was something very different about him. It wasn't his face or body, or what he was wearing, it was something deeper; it was his eyes. He put his sword away and took his last step towards her. They were face to face looking into each other's eyes. Then she realized what was within him; darkness. He wasn't Link, he was Dark Link.
Zelda's face froze in horror, thinking what he'll do to her. She wanted to run, but he was too close and the door was locked. That's why the sword was covered with blood; he slew the guards that were protecting her. Then Dark Link lifted his hand to her chin.
"So beautiful," he began, "It's too bad things had to turn out this way."
"No..." Zelda whispered.
"Even beautiful things must die," he said.
Dark Link slipped his hand down to her neck and pressed it against the wall. His other hand ran through her long blonde hair and he smelt it. Zelda turned her face away, but he pulled it forward. His face leaned closer to hers, until their lips were almost touching.
"Of course, there are exceptions that I could allow," he said and he closed his eyes, but just before he could kiss her, she slapped his face and pushed him away, and then darted for the window.
Dark Link got up and ran towards the window, but he was too late, she was already climbing down the vines of the tower. Then he started to climb down, but of course, he was much faster than she was.
"Help! Somebody help me!" Zelda screamed.
By the time Zelda was at the bottom, Dark Link jumped from the vines and landed on his feet. She looked back and started running, but he was too fast. He caught up to her, grabbed her arms, pushed her to the ground, and pinned her.
This time, Princess Zelda was unable to move at all. Dark Link pulled out a small bag of shimmering powder. He poured a small amount into his hand and blew it into the princess' face. She quickly grew weary and passed out.
The drawbridge started to lower down a little bit. Link ran to the end of it and looked at Dark Link and Zelda.
"Zelda!" he yelled as the drawbridge was lowered half way to the ground.
"Sleep princess," he said, "You'll need plenty of it." He picked her up and walked to Epona, Link's horse. The evil half and Princess Zelda then rode off into the darkness to perform Ganon's wishes.
The drawbridge was almost down, but Link didn't care. He jumped off and ran towards their direction, but to Link's dismay, he lost sight of them. They were gone.
To be continued...
