The Darkest of Songs
Every night when I leave the safety of the forest and go to my spot in the lost woods, he is there. At first I was afraid, but he eased my fear away, and over the course of time, we had developed a bond. He would tell me stories of adventure and I would play him a song. He particularly liked the Nocturne of Shadow, so I put my hearts content into that one. He seemed to enjoy the feeling of shadow so I named him Dark-Link.
The moon shone brightly down upon our meeting point. Dark-Link lay on the ground, the moon light making his silver hair shimmer. There was something about that smile that made my insides melt. Maybe this was the feeling that drove our Princess and hero away. I must be careful, because I don't want to be the next light being to be swept away by shadow. 'Sweet Saria, you look depressed. What be the matter?' He asked, gently taking my hand. I gasped slightly, hiding my beetroot red face with my free hand.
'Nothing.' I giggled.
'Ah, she smiles now. You're very pretty when you smile Saria. But I can tell something's up. What? Maybe old Darky can help you.' He jumped up onto my tree stump and put a warm arm around me. I cuddled into him and explained my problem.
'Well you see. You're a shadow and I'm a light being. I like you a lot, but I'm worried that I'll end up like Zelda and Link. You know, swept away by shadow into a nutshell.' I gazed up into those ruby eyes. He sighed and placed his hand on my cheek. He was ever so gentle. I was glad he liked me.
'You see Saria. The Twili have their subtle little ways of affection. Once you fall in love with them, BAM you're under their spell. However, I'm not a Twili. I am a shadow. A being separated from both Twilight and Light. Never to be loved. That was so, but then I met you. Saria, I do not wish to hide my feelings anymore. I love you. I do.'
For one I was lost for words. All I could do was kiss him now. But he got there first and as our lips touched I felt the ground come away from my feet and my insides melting away. Then I realised what I had done. The Kokiri wouldn't be pleased to lose me to a shadow. So I broke this kiss, my eyes brimming with tears, and I grabbed my Ocarina.
'I have to go.' I sobbed not daring to look him in the eye.
'Saria, you're not going forever are you?' Dark-Link asked in a tearful voice. He placed his gloved hand on my shoulder. I couldn't bear never seeing him again. But I couldn't until I had sorted this with my people.
'I will be back, Dark-Link. This is just so hard for me. I loved Link and lost him and now I fear I'm going to lose you. I'll definitely come back. Just not for a while.' I told him, wiping a tear from his tanned face.
'Play the Nocturne of Shadow when you wish to see me again. I will be here waiting for you, my Princess of the Forest.' He told me. I couldn't resist the urge to kiss him one last time. After the most heartbreaking kiss I had ever had, I whispered my goodbyes and hurried off into the forest. What had I done? Let shadow claim another victim, that's what. Twili or no Twili, Dark-Link was a shadow being. And I had fallen into his trap.