Hello there, mortal human. I see you happen to come across my story. Let me start by saying it might not quite be what you expect, human. This isn't the sappy romance novel or terrible action stories you love so much. No, what I speak to you now is a story of how my rather fabulous life has been turned upside down by another.. Perhaps you have heard of him. He goes by the name of Vaati, quite a unique name, though not quite as perfect as mine. Ah, but I digress. Allow me to take you through the winding tale of our time together, and how he has changed me.


Tonight was just like any other night in the fair land of Hyrule. Not a monster was in sight after the great hero Link saved the land. The night sky glowed ever so beautifully with twinkling stars and a radiant full moon. Almost everyone was snuggled in peacefully in their bed, sound asleep. But like most stories, there is always that one who is troubled ever so as they slumber. This individual lived far off in the land, rather far from Castle Town, but still close enough that he could view the castle if he chose to. His pained groans and an occasional yell echoed throughout the halls of his larger home, but alas, he had no one to sooth his slumber but himself. He tossed and turned in his bed, rustling and wrinkling his previously made bed, a sheen layer of sheet covering him.

His red eyes shot open as he sat up quickly. He looked around as if he was confused about where he was. But it didn't seem like he spotted me quite yet. He wiped the sweat of his forehead and threw off his blanket. Truthfully, I have never seen him awake before. I have only seen him during the dead hours of night, while he dreamed, well, rather suffered, I guess you could say. Now, don't think I am some sort of stalker, I was just observing my prey, same as any other predator.

He threw open the door that lead to the small balcony attached to his room. A gust of cool air rushed through the room, and he stepped outside. I could see that he was shaking slightly. Whatever he dreamed of today must have really frightened him. He never awoke because of his nightmares before. I would have seeped into his head to see, but that would just give me away. I don't want to be found yet, you see. He leaned against the railing, and hid his face in his hands as he mumbled to himself. I couldn't make anything out through the muffling, however. I crossed my arms and debated to myself if now was the time.

"Goddess damn it...why does this happen every night? Curse you...whoever gives me these damn nightmares…" he said to what he thought was himself. This was also the first time I heard his voice. It was quite different to say the least. I wouldn't call it deep, but most certainly not high either, no not at all. And it might have been me, but I swear I could have heard the smallest of accents. Definitely not a Hylian accent, I can say that. He turned around and started to walk out, but he stopped at the door. Now, what is it?

"Who is there?" he called out as a rapier appeared at his hand. My, I had no idea he could use magic. You don't detect that when people are asleep, fun fact.

"Well, you finally caught me. What a shame, this was so fun," I say as I emerge from the shadows of his room with my hands held up slightly as a sign that I would not attack. He held his blade up in defense as I stepped closer with a growing smirk on my face.

"No need to act so defensive. I won't attack you. Rather, as long as you don't attack me, and let me tell you, that would be a terrible idea." I put my hands back at my side as I stood in front of him. And might I say, he is...rather small. Given, I am a rather tall being myself, but he is still a little on the shorter side. I laughed to myself, but my face must have given me away.

"What do you find so amusing? And why are you in my room?" His voice was laced with a threat, and again, I smiled and said, "I just think your height might need some improvement, human. And as to why I am here, well, let us just say I am...observing." He looked a little ruffled at my comment about his height, but he lowered his rapier down slightly.

"Observing? You are just bringing up more questions! Now explain to me why you are here!" It honestly was so amusing to see him trying to be threatening to me. Quite a show.

"As I said before, I am observing you. You are obviously troubled, no? I can feel a great deal of resentment coming off from you, as well as a thirst for revenge. Am I right?" He lowered his arms and took on a face of slight shock as he said, "And just how do you know that? I seriously doubt you are able to just 'feel' that."

"Ah, but you have it wrong. I am able to 'feel' that. It isn't shocking to me that a mortal such as yourself doesn't feel emotions coming off your fellow kind."

"Mortal? You talk as though you aren't human." At his remark, I smirk. Of course his kind has forgotten the superior kind of my own throughout the ages. After all, the people of Hyrule no longer need us now that they have their wretched hero and princess that keep persisting throughout the ages.

"It doesn't surprise me that you haven't heard of my kind. We are no longer needed, and we are the type to keep to ourselves. To put it simply, dear human, I am not like you. I am what you mortals call a demon," I explained, and the more I talked, the more baffled he looked. With a small burst of black magic, his rapier was gone from his side.

"A demon? I had thought that your kind went extinct or something. A demon hasn't been spotted in centuries."

"Oh please, we could never go extinct. We are much too powerful to ever be brought down. And I must say, I am rather surprised you accept me being a demon. I would have thought you would at least questioned me, or ask me to prove myself. It is a rather pleasant turn," I explained to him. He walked around me sat on his bed. I turned with him, but didn't move from my spot.

"Any other Hylian would have. But most of them are just idiots anyways. I have been trained well enough with magic unlike most people, and can tell when someone isn't quite...human," he said to me. Well, at least he was well taught. And it is going to be useful if he knows magic in the future to me, at least if he agrees to what I will offer to him eventually.

"How convenient that you have such knowledge. And you don't use it for the better of this land you call home?"

"Give me a break. I would never call this land a home. The sky is where I belong, but in this state, I have no way of getting there. And might I add I would never aid Hyrule. Let those useless maggots fend for their own pathetic life, I couldn't care less." I looked at him slightly in confusion.

"You belong in the sky? Care to explain, mortal?" He laughed slightly and turned his eyes to the ground as he spoke, "I'm going to take a guess you don't know who I am. Well, that is good, I suppose. I haven't taken this form in this lifetime yet. My name is Vaati, by the way. Stop calling me mortal, and definitely stop calling me human, for I am not quite one myself."

"Ah, so you are the infamous Vaati. I have indeed read up a lot about you, but nowhere does it say you have a human form. Perhaps that is the reason why I cannot sense anything other than human off of you."

"Well, I guess that is good, that they don't know I have a human form. It would be just awful if they did know and find me here." He hopped off his bed and walked back onto his balcony.

"Might I ask though, I had heard every time you appeared in Hyrule, you tried to conquer it. Why are you not doing so now," I asked as I followed him, standing in the doorway with his back facing me.

"Look at me! I am essentially powerless in this form! Although the potential for all my previous powers are still there, no magic is present! If I attack, the most I could do is with a sword, and even then, I would eventually be outnumbered and most likely slain. As I am now, I wouldn't come back like I would if I was in my preferred form." He slammed his hands down on the rails as he explained. The frustration was evident in his voice, that much anyone could tell. I allowed a smirk to appear as I put a hand to my chin.

"Hm, what a coincidence you would happen to mention that. As I understand, it is going to take some time for you to gain your powers back. I wouldn't be surprised if it took years for that to happen," I explained with a tone of amusement. He turned to look at me with a suspicious look on his face.

"Just what are you playing at, demon? It surprises me that my affairs has your attention." He crossed his arms as I chuckled.

"Your affairs has interested me for quite some time, Vaati. As the time went on, I have become very interested in your life, and the many destructive events you have caused. Some of the lesser demons even look up to you as a role model. But I digress. I assume that you understand that I have powers. Powers that would most assuredly benefit you should you agree to the offer I have to give you."

"Flattery will get you everywhere elsewhere, but it doesn't work on me. Again, what are you playing at, demon?" I gave a little sigh at his tone of intimidation. I understand him when me calling him mortal was annoying. Being called just demon is rather annoying. If anyone is talking to me, they should understand just who they are speaking to!

"I wouldn't try intimidation on me, boy. You happen to be speaking to the demon lord, Ghirahim! Anything you try on me will hardly do anything," I explained in slight anger. He gave me a surprised as well as a shocked look.

"Ghirahim? As in the demon king Demise's right hand man? Everyone in Hyrule thought you had perished," he said, and my anger subsided mostly as he recognized my name, just as he should.

"Not at all. Now, would you care to listen to the offer I give to you?" Vaati looked down, most likely contemplating if it was a good idea or not.

"Fine then, Ghirahim. What do you have to offer me?"

"That is more like it. As I said before, I have powers that could be of great benefit to you in the future, should you agree. With my help, you could achieve the level of power you so yearn for, and do so discreetly. I take it you don't want to be found out. At least not yet, am I correct?" I explained to him. Again, he took on a look of contemplation. I could understand that. This was quite an offer, and I wouldn't offer it to just anyone.

"So, what you are saying is that you can help achieve my previous power, and then some? All the while doing so on the down low?"

"Yes, that is exactly what I am saying, my dear Vaati."

"But I doubt you are doing this just out of the goodness of your cold dead heart. What do you want from me?"

"Ah, ever the keen one, aren't you? Of course I want something from you. To put it simply, after you achieve your goal, you offer your undying loyalty to me. Not as a servant, but as a fellow demon and partner. One as powerful as what you will be shall be beneficial no doubt. Now, I guess the real question is...do you accept these terms?" He stood silent for a few moments. I was almost shaking in anticipation.

"Hm. That all seems fair and acceptable. So then, Ghirahim, I accept your terms as well as your offer. You best not waste my time." I smirked wide at his last remark.

"Dear Vaati, you shall soon learn that I am never one for a waste of time."