The Legend of Zelda: Fist of Darkness
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Part One: Legacy
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Prologue: Fall of Light
Link stood at a precipice, caught between two deadly situations. The first, and most apparent, was the drop that seemed to go on, down to oblivion, and death. The other was the evil behemoth that was staring at him, deciding what painful death the Hero of Time would suffer.
The monster's name was Feranilak. He was a dark creature summoned into the land of Hyrule by a dark sorcerer named Ithilindia. He had a huge, muscle-bound, large, black body, and wore armor made of Granescene, an element found in the depths of hell, and infused with a mix of dragon's blood and demon souls, which he had forged in the black fires of the Netherworld. He bore a two-pronged staff christened "Demansial", given to him by Ithilindia, which shot dark lightning, and enabled him instantaneous teleportation to the different realms of Hyrule.
None of that mattered now, of course, seeing as the fabled Hero of Time was about to be turned into a charbroiled addition to the list of souls Feranilak had slain. Before Link, the monster had killed the sages, including Princess Zelda, thus obtaining the Triforce of Wisdom. After that, he went into the Dark World and obtained the Triforce of Power from Ganondorf before murdering the King of Evil as well. He was now well on his way to completing the Triforce for his master.
Link, sweaty and bloody from his lost battle, collapsed from exhaustion. His opponent smirked. Both knew the battle was over. Feranilak raised Demansial and charged it with dark energy, preparing to vanquish his last foe.
Link knew what was going to happen. Using the last of his strength, he raised his bow, notched a Light Arrow, and let it fly. The arrow struck. The "Hammer of Justice" caused terrible pain upon its target, giving Link precious time to escape. Adrenaline energized him, and Link sprinted to the cliff, and a (hopefully) less painful death. When Feranilak recovered, he saw Link racing towards the edge. Bellowing a cry of rage, Feranilak tried to give chase, but it was too late.
Link, trusting in the fates, and in his heart, knew this was the only way. Feranilak was after the Triforce of Courage, and, by jumping, Link would deny the piece. He heard a bellow of rage from behind, and knew there was still hope for Hyrule. He leapt.