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Darkness. All I ever feel, see, know.. is darkness.

But, there was one man who offered me a chance to see something more than the life I was forced upon. Something more then the one that hid behind the one known as a hero. His name was Vaati. Vaati was an evil sorcerer that had been sealed in the dark world after trying to take away the light force from the world that tries to stand above us. After accepting his invitation to join his forces, I became his loyal servant. While the conditions to being his servant weren't pleasing, I was then allowed to leave this lonely, gruesome dark world. Upon entering the light world, I learned that the shadows were frowned on. When the accursed sun came out, that's when the people enjoyed their time in this world of said beauty. This I didn't enjoy, but nonetheless, I had a mission to embark on. The job I had received from Master Vaati was to slow down the Four Link's as he regained power, kill them if I wanted to. I didn't kill them, after all, I was the shadow of the hero, I couldn't let myself die. After a while, I ended up making an ally, a trustworthy friend. Oddly enough, it was one of my enemies. The hero in Violet, or as the group had called him, Vio. He had my trust, I told him everything that he needed to know. This was foolish of me. Violet Link did not care about me, he never did. The one thing he cared about in this world was knowledge, nothing more nothing less. With that said, he betrayed me. After attempting to break the mirror, I intended to kill him along with the two swords I had collected. To my demise, the other three found him right on time. Together, the three took all of my power and sent me back to the dark world where I would die. But, barely able to move and almost powerless, I was forced back into the light world because my job hadn't yet been completed.

The Princess I had taken captive was sitting there, watching me in pain as I was forced to return. She had a smile of pity for me. How I despised that smile. She said these words to me;

"You may be his shadow, but you're still a piece of the hero Link. You have light inside you, and the potential to be a hero."

Those words gave me inspiration. At the moment Vaati separated the four Link's, I used my power to turn my colors to look that of the Link who betrayed me. Rushing, using the strength I didn't have to be a hero, I smashed the mirror with a chair, then pushed it over. Why was I doing this to myself? It was suicide. I still question to this day why the Princesses's words had motivated me to a point that I would destroy the one thing that kept me alive. Was it because I wasn't truly evil? Before I vanished, I asked them if I was their ally.. I suppose all I wished was to be part of the team. Their response was yes, but I couldn't tell if that was simply because I was dying. After being sent back to the darkness I had grown bored of, I continued to say that I wanted to be part of the light. I wanted to return to Vio and tell him everything I hadn't gotten to tell him before. I wanted to be part of the team I fought so hard against. I want them to see me for me..

All these thoughts were just that. Wishes, thoughts, dreams. They could never come true, and I knew this from day one of returning to the dark world. Vaati had kicked me out from his palace, so I had no idea what the other Links were up to. I knew they decided not to return the sword to the stone, that would cause sadness and a lot of other negative emotions that their faithful leader did want to deal with quite yet. There was still havoc in the kingdom, so the four of them together would be able to annihilate these monsters together instead of just one attempting to do it alone. That's what they said anyway, and that's all I know. After being prohibited from entering the castle, I wandered around the dark world again, just as I had before this all started. It's like I had everything, until it just.. disappeared.

I heard a voice one night. It was melodic, not like anything that was from the dark world. It was beautiful, gentle, and kind. Within the darkness came a bright light, I had to shield my eyes just to stay away from a fear of it consuming me. Eventually the light died down, and I was able to catch a glimpse of what stood before me. A beautiful women with many long wings. While she hadn't worn much clothing, her hair covered the necessities.

"Shadow in whom is withering in the darkness, come before me." is what she had said. As true as it was, it made me cringe to hear those words. I didn't want to believe that I was stuck in a 'withering' state, but I made my way to the women and kneeled.

"I am the great fairy in who lives in the ancient lands. I've heard the pleas of your heart, and have a question to ask of you."

"Yes..?" I was nervous. My heart? What was my heart even saying? I was to busy focusing on surviving on what I needed than what I really wanted.

"Do you want to be a hero? Would you like to have no fear of the light, and return to the world that you knew for a very short time?" she spoke sternly. There was no pity in her voice, I liked that.

"I.. of course!" for a moment I had to think of the words to say. I barely stammered out what I had told her. Was I going to see Vio and the others again? Or am I just getting my hopes up?

"I can give you that chance." It was seeming less and less like a dream with every second. "Under one condition."

"Yes! Please! Anything!" I had almost yelled with eagerness.

"You must prove that you are and wish to be a hero. I will send you to the light world, you will not look as you do now. Join the others on their mission, I fear they're going to need it, but you must keep the identity you have a secret." The fairy of beauty didn't smile, she kept her face straight, this was important business to her. What were the others doing..?

I wanted to ask why this had to be kept a secret, but it was fairly obvious. If I told them right away I was..me, they'd try to keep me out of danger to keep me in the light world, especially Vio. I nodded in agreement.

"Will I get to tell them once the mission is over..?" I asked pleadingly. The great fairy nodded and smiled. I myself let out a little smile.

"Then return to the light world, in your new colors." a flash of light blinded me.

Suddenly, the world around me was dark blue, and I couldn't breath.. water. This was water.

I struggled the swim upward as I gained consciousness. I climbed out, this area I was in was.. a fairy fountain from the light world. Throwing myself out of the water, I laid regaining my breath.

"remember dark one, you must stay hidden." that was all I heard before she returned to her land in the water.

Finally, I have a second chance... the chance to right my wrongs.. I am Shadow Link, and I am soon to be a hero.