Soul Calibur 2

A/N This story is based mainly around the GC version of Soul Calibur 2 many focused on Link and how he got involved in this. This might be a one shot I don't know yet. I don't own Soul Calibur 2 or the Legend of Zelda...otherwise I would be rich now wouldn't I.

Link breathed hard as he gripped the Master sword in his left hand while his right hand held firmly to the Hylain shield. He stood there facing Gannondorf who had some how escaped from the Sacred Realm but how...how was it even possible for him to get away out. Link knew he had the keys necessary to open the realm but they where securely on him so how did he get out, well there was only one way to find out.

"Gannondorf how did you get out of your prison; there is no way anyone could have conjured up enough powerful magic to pull you out, so how did you manage!!"

The evil wizard grinned as he held out his right hand allowing a spear to materialize out of thin air, his grip tightening on it as he narrowed the crimson eyes.

"You fool, can't you feel the disturbance in the air, can't you feel the power of evil growing even as we speck, the power of darkness has grown great weakling your so called prison and allowing me to step through! This time things will be different...this time you will be the one to fall Link, and Hyrule will be mine to rule so long as I posses the Triforce of Power...and this!!"

Gannondorf held up a small metallic fragment that pulsed red with dark energy making the Evil King laugh while Link looked on his face not showing any emotion...but deep down inside he was scared. Whatever that was it looked like it had it's hold on Gannondorf forcing him to become mad, as if he wasn't mad enough already. Without taking the time to think about the risk of what might happen to him Link yelled out a battle cry as he dashed forward toward the Dark Wizard. Gannondorf gripped the spear with his other hand as he swung it at Link forcing the Hylian to roll to the ground to dodge but that did not stop his forward progression. As Gannondorf swung the swear back around to recover from the missed attempt Link rolled right behind him and slashed upward with his sword the mystical energy causing the blade to glow blue as he struck Gannondorf's back.

But as Link connected he quickly put up his shield as the spear rammed into it sending the young boy fling into the air allowing the unforgiving wall to break his progression. Never had Link known Gannondorf to possess such strength even when he used the Triforce of Power to go into his other hideous form know as Gannon. Link staggered back to his feet just as Gannondorf summoned a huge ball of energy into his hands mumbling something about destroying the divine blade. As the ball of energy came flying towards Link he quickly sheath his sword and reach into his item back as the ball came closer until impact causing a blinding light to form forcing Gannondorf to shield his eyes. As it died down the Gerudo King looked where his once hated enemy stood, he finally took the cursed boy down for good, thus causing the King to laugh out in delight...or was it insanity. He gripped the metal shard that glowed brighter in crimson until something caught his attention. The sound of a sword being unsheathe then a hellish cry from above, quickly Gannondorf looked up so see the blue aura of the Master Sword ready to rain down on him. Quickly the Gerudo held up his staff to block the blow, the blade of the Master Sword clashed against the rod of the spear and the maneuver seemed to have caused a stalemate...until the The Triforce of Courage started to glow and the blue aura turned gold.

Once more Link cried out as the sword broke through the spear force Gannondorf to stumble back, Link then rammed the hilt of his sword into the Gerudo's abdomen and came at him with a cross slash forcing him to drop the shard of evil metal. Gannondorf growled in anger and Link rammed his sword into the ground and pulled out the fairy bow charging it with energy as he aimed at the Evil Wizard. Link let the arrow fly as it found it's mark freezing Gannondorf in his place allowing the Hylian to grab his sword. Slowly Link walked up to the evil King his eyes glaring at him.

"This time stay gone!!"

Once more Link let out a battle cry as he slashed vertical then horizontal, after that Link spun around and held the sword high above his head as it charged with energy from the power of the Triforce of Courage then preformed a cross slash causing a holy light to engulf the evil King and vanish mostly likely back to the Sacred Realm. Sheathing his sword and placing the shield on his back Link pulled out the Ocarina of Time this time he was gonna make sure he stayed in one place. Link then pulled out the Spiritual Stone of Fire and tossed it up watching it vanish into a thin air.

"Thought you could use some company...and this time your not coming back."

Link then held the Ocarina to his lips and started to play a melody that had ancient magic to it, The Song of Time. A blinding light started to shine as the Sacred realm was once more sealed to never be entered again. Link then walked over to the shard of evil metal and looked at it before leaning down to pick it up, he could feel the evil in it and it was a bad feeling. It affected Gannondorf in a way that he had never seen anything in his travels do but how could this thing make a madman even madder.

Link sighed as he placed the shard in his item bag and started to walk down from the dark tower that as it started to tumble, it didn't matter to Link that it was falling he knew that he would make it out and surly he did as the last of it started to fall, it must have been that shard of metal that created no dought. Link then made his way back to Hyrule Castle as the people cheered for the sun started to return bring light to a dark and trouble world. The guards congratulated Link as he made his way to the Palace where the King and the Princess Zelda awaited his arrival. As Link entered the Great Hall the nobles and ladies cheered him but his face show no emotion, he appreciated the gratitude but he wasn't in it for the glory he was just doing what he could and he would not get a swelled head about his deeds. Link stood before the King and the Princess falling to one knee showing his respect.

"King Hylan, Princess Zelda, I have journeyed long and fought hard, the magician that caused the disaster was Gannondorf, somehow he was able to break free from the Sacred Realm but I sent him back."

The King rose and stepped down from his throne to Link placing his hand upon the boy's shoulder.

"You have done this land a great good my boy but how did Gannondorf break free?"

Link looked to the King his eyes locked to his, there was no way he wanted to tell the truth in front of everyone here.

"It is not known Your Highness but I have made sure that he cannot come back, I sent the Spiritual Stone of Fire in the Sacred Realm with him, I asked that you hold the Spiritual Stone of Water here."

The King could tell that there was more going on then Link lead on, he could tell it by his eyes and understood completely. Link then produced the Spiritual Stone of Water to the King and he took it as the crowed cheered. Link then stood and stared to walk out of the throne room and to the garden, the same place where he first met the Princess. Link stood leaning against the wall as his eyes closed as he thought about the shard of metal and what it did to Gannondorf, he was just glad he did not have to face Gannon while the shard was still in his possession. Soon the King and the Zelda joined Link outside, Zelda being the one to break his thoughts.

"Link what troubles you?"

Link pushed himself off the wall as he reached into his item bag and produced the shard of metal, Zelda gasped as she looked at it sensing the evil coming from it, the King tried to reach for it but Link pulled it way.

"It is not a good idea to touch it your Highness, this shard of metal drove Gannondorf madder then what he was, it also made him a lot stronger as well, I barely survived the encounter."

The King nodded as he stepped back a little to give Link some room.

"How did you manage to defeat him if it gave him such power?"

"Gannondorf charged up a powerful spell and launched it at me, he was to insane to noticed that I reached for my hook shot; as I pulled myself up I dropped a bomb into the blast causing an explosion. While the insanity took its hold I jumped down with the Master sword in hand, the Triforce of Courage allowed me the power to defeat him. This shard was the cause of how Gannondorf became free, but there is a problem..."

Zelda hung to Link's every word as he spoke, she did not want to hear that there was a new problem not when Hyrule was just saved from a madman.

"What Link, what could be wrong now?"

Link closed his eyes as he gripped the shard in his hand.

"This thing...is pure evil but this is only a small amount, I can feel that there is more of it out there. But where, I don't know..."

Zelda gasped at this as the King started to ponder this news, if this were not the only one then what would stop more of it from coming.

"We must consult the Oracles about this they may have the answers that we need."

Link nodded in agreement, that was the exact thing he was going to suggest himself as he pulled the Ocarina of Time from his item bag holding it as if he where getting ready to play it.

"I shall wait here I know that only royalty are allowed to gaze at the Oracle and here the words of the Gods."

Link then started to play Zelda's Lullaby as the two walked off. Zelda listened to the notes as Link played the song, she would have loved to have stayed with him but she had to prepare for the Oracle.

Link glanced up and watched Zelda walk away, she was beautiful but he was just a commoner and she a Princess...the laws of the land would not allow it. It had been about an hour since they left and Link continued to play the notes until the breeze started to pick up. He slowly put the ocarina away and took light steps until he rolled to the ground dodging a swipe from a short sword. As Link stood up his back to his attacker he quickly drew his sword and blocked the blade coming at his back, he then back flipped over his attacker and preformed a roundhouse knocking away the blade from his attacker as they turned around placing his sword to their neck.

"Hello Impa."

The Last of the Sheikahs, and the Sage of Shadows looked at Link as he sheath his sword; she always did this to him to see how well his skills have gotten. She was impressed since he always seemed to get the best of her.

"Princess Zelda has asked me to come for you, the Oracle wishes to see you."

This was a surprise to Link but he just nodded as he started to follow Impa to the Oracle but he wondered why would the Oracle want to see him, he was just a commoner among most. Within moments Link stood before Zelda and the King.

"Link, the Oracle will only speck to you about this and no other."

Link nodded as he walked in the door soon closing behind him as he walked deeper in he could smell the essence burning and before him sat a robed figure.

"Come forward Hero of Time."

Link did as instructed and sat before her, well the figured sounded like a woman, she then reach out her slender hands and felt his face giving the notion that she was blind.

"Ah yes so it's true, you are very handsome, please give me your hand."

Once more Link did as instructed removing the gauntlets and the glove from his left hand. She felt his hand then removed her hood to reveal her face, she was very young but her eyes where pure white showing that she was indeed blind.

"The Gods are specking, can you hear them?"

Link shock his head but remembered that she could not see.

"No I can't hear them."

"Close your eyes and listen, normally the gods would speck through me but they wish to talk to you directly."

Link closed his eyes so he could hear what was around him, surprisingly he could hear the whispers then stood up placing his other hand on the Oracles thanking her before he left. Link placed the glove and the gauntlet back on as he walked out, The King, Zelda and Impa looked to him.

"Well lad speck up what did the Oracle say?"

"Nothing it was the Gods themselves that told me what I need to do...just as I thought there is something fair worse then this shard out here, a sword called the Soul Edge." Zelda stepped towards Link grasping his hand.

"The Soul Edge, what...what kind of sword can hold that much evil?"

"I don't know Princess but, it's not of this world and if this sword is that evil then I must destroy it or Hyrule will be in danger. I have to go I have to go and destroy this blade before it is at full power. I will not allow Hyrule to be tainted with it's evil."

"Link where will you have to go?"

Link closed his eyes.

"Someplace far away it will be a long time before I find it."

Zelda could tell that Link was holding something back she could tell that there was something he did not tell them...tell her. Link started to walk away to prepare for the long journey. Link stood in the garden practicing his skills with his sword, the night air was cool and Link would be leaving soon but he wanted to be in shape. Just then Zelda stood there watching him until he stopped.

"For someone trained by the Shiekahs you make a lot of noise Princess."

Zelda stepped from her spot and towards Link as he sheath his sword.

"Link I know there is something you are not telling me, we have known each other for a long time now so do not hide it from me please just tell me."

Link sighed, he knew that he could not hide this from her.

"There is a chance that I might not be able to come back, I don't know if I will be able to return while on my search for this Soul Edge."

"Link you will return I know that you will."

Link smiled as he reached into his item bag and pulled out the Ocarina handing it back to her.

"This belongs to you."

Zelda pushed it away.

"No you keep it, it will give you the determination to return to us...to return to me. Something to remember me by."

"Zelda I can't keep this, you will need it and...you are to be married soon..."

"Please Link, just keep it and just come back to me."

Link nodded seeing there was no point in arguing about it, soon the moon was high and Link looked at Zelda.

"I have to go, I must be in the forest before the moon turns red."

"Be careful Link..."

Link nodded as he started to run off, he sighed as he thought about the one thing he did not tell her, there was no way he was coming back, once the Soul Edge was destroyed he would not be able to return. In a way he was glad that she was to be married that way she would not wait for him but the day he found out it was to happen it pained him, so much that he went into the Underworld to fight what was left of Gannondorf's minions he was badly wounded but he didn't care nothing hurt worse then losing her. But now he came to grips with it, and since he was not coming back he just accepted it more. Soon the moon started to turn red just as the Gods told him and the shard of Soul Edge started to glow bright crimson that's when Link saw a weak rift in the forest.

"This must be the place."

Link started to step through the rift but as he did the back of his left hand started to glow as the Triforce of Courage started to shine then it fade...he no longer had the Triforce of Courage but he didn't need it he had all the courage he needed. He checked the Master Sword; thankfully it still had its power.

"Goodbye Zelda..."

A/N: Remember how in the Wind Waker it said that The Hero of Time never Showed up when Evil came back to the land and the Triforce of Courage was lost...well here's why. If I get any reviews to continue this then I will, enjoy!