*Just a forewarning about the rating! Rated T for suggestive situations (because of Cia and Link, ya know e_e), possible language (I don't curse, but I doubt someone would say "darn" if they got stabbed), and violence…maybe. Things are still in the planning stages. Enjoy!*

The sound of Cia's heeled boot clicked against the tiled floor of her room. Her battle plan wasn't going over very well. Both Ghirahim and Zant had failed. Miserably.

She slammed her fist against the wall in fury. Why couldn't anything go right? Granted, the hero's army was bigger, but they didn't have the advantage of dark magic. All they had was a petty sword. (A Master Sword, mind you, but it wasn't really all it was cracked up to be.) What Cia truly needed was a force to match the hero's. He was the only one that mattered. He was the only one she wanted…

She frowned at the thought. Link the Hero. Powerful. Smart. Handsome. Perfect. Cia never thought she would become his enemy, but that's how things turned out. However, in her experience as his adversary, she learned he was prone to becoming prideful in this life. Although she didn't see the same perfection she did as the Guardian of Time, the darkness in his soul allowed her to make dark copies of him.

"Are you thinking about me again?"

Cia exhaled in irritation and she turned around. Staring at her from the doorway was the Hero of Twilight. He leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed, a playful smirk on his face.

"I didn't call for you," Cia sighed, her voice clearly expressing her annoyance.

"I know," Link said with a pseudo-innocent smile. "I simply couldn't stay away from you."

"Of course you couldn't," Cia laughed half-heartedly. She made her way over to her hero and pet him on the head. "No dog can stay away from its master."

After a few moments of simply taking in Cia's image for the thirty-sixth time that day, he asked, "What were you thinking about? Other than me, that is."

Cia's grimace returned. "It seems that you – the real you – has an advantage. I don't understand it. Shouldn't darkness win over light?"

"A small flame from a candle cannot light up a pitch black room," Link explained with a knowing grin. "However, this hero is by no means a simple flame. He is more like a bright star."

"I suppose so." Cia focused her gaze on one of the many images of this era's hero on the wall. "I can't fight light with darkness anymore. But no one from the light will join me in such a cause. And even if they did, who would be powerful enough to go against the hero himself?"

She felt a tap on her shoulder. The Hero of Time (in his adult form, of course) emerged from his hiding place behind her. She rolled her eyes. Shapeshifting into his different incarnations had always been a habit of Link's. That and spontaneously appearing behind others.

"The only one of go up against the real me is simple," he explained as if the answer was obvious. "The only person of defeat the hero…is the hero."

Cia raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean by that?"

"You may think this is your problem when in reality it is your solution," Link continued. "You can travel through time and dimensions. Use this to your advantage!"

Cia's eyes widened as she began to understand. "Oh! You mean…" She grinned victoriously. "Link you're a genius!"

"No," he corrected. "Cia's a genius. I was made from Cia herself. So I simply voiced what you would've realized eventually."

She petted his head again in thanks. Creating him had been worth it. While she was making disposable duplicates of the hero, she had also secretly made one with expended thoughts and feelings. She made him loyal to her and her only, completely against the princess. Admittedly she had used him for other things that were…immoral, but as long as he wasn't real, it didn't matter, right?

"Then I suppose there's no more need for you." Cia met Link's eyes thoughtfully. His expression was still happy, fully understanding what she meant.

"I suppose not," he replied.

"And you do know what this means, yes?"

Link nodded. "But I'm not scared. Cia's wish is my command." He gave a playful bow.

"Alright, then." Cia gave him one last kiss on the cheek. "I promise to find a suitable replacement for you." With a flick of her wrist, Link disintegrated into nothingness, pleased he could be of assistance to his master.

Cia's scepter materialized in her hand as she smirked at the spot Link had been standing just a moment before. There was no longer any need for replicas. She waved her hand and summoned a portal in front of her. She grinned wildly at the swirling shades of purple that would lead her to her goal.

It was time to fight light with light.

*Yay! I'm back! :3

Link: T_T I was hoping you'd stay gone.

Zelda: ^^ Ditto.

Oh, shut up. This is an idea that's been on my mind for a while. I know I'm not very good at this, so constructive criticism is appreciated! ^_^ (Just don't be mean. I'm sensitive. -_-)

Italy: What about us? D:

Ah ha… Um, usually I do Hetalia FanFics (or at least I did) but I've been so obsessed with Zelda these past few years I can't help but change gears. Sorry, guys. :( My Hetalia stories are so dumb they make me cringe. I was thinking about making a new account, but I'm too lazy. =_=

Zelda: I hope everyone reviews. :3

Link: As long as there aren't any creepy fangirls in the comments. =_=

Speaking of which, I'd like to start answering reviews by PMs. But if you'd rather I reply in the beginning of the story, I'll make a list of people I'll put there. :) For the rest of you, I'll PM. It may not be much, but I just want to let you know how much your reviews mean. ^^

K bye.

P.S. I don't mind lengthy reviews for those of you who like to ramble. I'm like that too sometimes. ^^'