At this point in the game I know Dark link and link don't actually talk, but it would have been way more interesting if they did, so...yeah :D
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Dark Link
Kiera POV
The first thing I became aware of way my pounding head. Ugh, what the hell just happened?
I blinked a few times, trying to clear my eyes, and realized I was on the floor. The floor was covered in water, but it wasn't too deep, otherwise I might have drowned. My clothes were soaked as it is, but they weren't the same as what I had been wearing.
I pushed myself to my knees, grunting at how difficult it was. My arms shook slightly, but as I knelt I felt my strength returning.
I looked down at the black tunic I was wearing. It was down past my knees, but had slits up the side and silver-grey leggings underneath. The sleeves were long, something I wouldn't usually like, but the material was very soft and I could tell it was an enduring fabric. There was a silver lining, similar to my sword sheath, and a matching headband held back my hair. There were white wraps around my hands, leaving my fingers free to move.
I grimaced as I felt a pain in my lower back and at two points on the top of my head, but before I could investigate further a slamming sound caught my attention.
I slowly stood, wobbling a little but managing to stay up. Scanning the room I saw it was filled with water and seemed to go on forever. There was a lone dead tree in the centre on a small sand island, and at each end a temple-like door.
No...way...
"Hey, are you okay?"
I nearly jumped out of my skin at the voice. A boy not much older than me stood by one of the doors, his dark blue eyes holding only concern for me. He was wearing a blue tunic, with a belt around his waist, and white leggings, with a blue pointed hat that covered most of his blonde hair. The tunic was short sleeved and had a white undershirt, there were brown wraps around his lower arms and a shield was strapped to his back. In his hand he held a sword, the master sword, as he approached me.
"Your fucking kidding me." I rubbed my eyes, making sure this was real.
"Huh?" Link looked confused as he paused a few metres away. I glanced around again; we were just by the entrance, so I guessed the loud slamming was caused by Link's entrance.
I turned my attention back to Link, who was still watching me curiously, but also a little warily. Maybe he thought I was the boss for this level or something.
I bit my lip slightly, absolutely baffled as to what had happened. Not quite believing it I said "What, is this some trick? Or game simulation?"
"What's a si-silation?" Link asked.
"It's simulation. So you're telling me this is real?" my eyebrow rose in question.
"Um, I think so..."
My feet slid out from under me and I put my head in my hands, "Oh shit!" My mind buzzed with questions; how on earth did I get here? I remembered...shadows! Then I must have fallen, but I can't remember anything after that.
"Wait a second..." I'm inside my favourite game, away from my parents and dull life. How is this a bad thing?
I peeped through my fingers at Link, who held his hand out, "Thanks." I took it and he pulled me to my feet easily.
"So, what's your name?" he asked.
"Kiera." I replied.
"I'm Link." he smiled at me.
"Nice to meet you, Link." I looked over his shoulder, and instantly spotted a pair of red eyes staring at us from in front of the dead tree. They were a startling ruby red, and at first I was frightened. I could clearly see him, and was a little surprised at how realistic he looked, though still animated, like I was. He was wearing the exact same clothing as Link, except black and grey, similar to my clothes. His shield was the same too, but in black and silver. He had ebony black hair and pale skin that had a greyish tint to it. He features were sharp and pointed, a twin of the boy next to me.
I can see what Allie meant... I shook my head a little and glared at him, "You can come out Dark Link. I know you're there."
"What are you talking about?" I looked at Link, a little confused that he couldn't see him, then glared back at Dark Link.
I smirked as his widened eyes, obviously he didn't think I could see him either. He stepped forward and I heard Link gasp beside me.
"How do you know who I am?" Dark Link tried to sound indifferent, but his curiosity was obvious to me. His voice was a little deeper than Link's, in the game I had only their battle cries to compare.
"Oh, I know a lot of things." I said coldly, enjoying myself a bit.
"Who are you? And what do you want?" Link stepped into a fighting stance, holding his sword out.
"So this is the great Hero of Time." Dark glanced at me, "And who would you be?"
"I don't believe that's any of your business." I reached for my own broadswords, sliding into position in one motion. For a second I admired the swords; they had also changed. Instead of just a plain brown handle it was black with silver swirls, similar to my clothes. The sword itself was still a gleaming silver, but had a blackish edge.
Dark smirked, "In answer to your questions," he was watching Link again, "I'm here to kill you." he jumped forwards, slashing at Link, who managed to deflect the blow with his shield. "And I think the girl answered the other for you."
"So I'm 'the girl'? I'm sure you heard my name when you were spying on us." I rolled my eyes. Dark just smirked again and started attacking Link, whilst I stayed back. Dark was copying most of Link's moves, and when Link tried to use his bow or other equipment it didn't work. Dark would either roll out of the way or there would be no effect.
"Link! Use the Megaton Hammer!" I advised.
He nodded in my direction and took out the hammer (I have no idea how). Dark briefly glared at me before turning back to Link just as he hit Dark with the hammer. Link grinned triumphantly when Dark stepped back from the impact and slipped into the ground, letting his guard down.
Dark appeared behind him, raising his sword at Link's unprotected back. "Look out!" I warned.
Link span around just in time to stop the sword with own, but it threw him backwards to the ground where he landed with a grunt. "Not so tough now, huh fairy boy." Dark taunted, nearing Link who could barely lift himself from the floor.
This is not what's supposed to happen!
Making a snap decision I ran forward, kicking Dark's legs out from under him so that he landed on his back. I smiled a little when he grimaced in pain, "Aww, did the poor shadow get hurt?"
Dark jumped up, "Not as hurt as you're about to be." He attacked, aiming for my heart, which I easily side-stepped and nicked his shoulder with the edge of my sword as he flew past. Dark charged at me, ignoring the cut, swiping at my head. I ducked before the sword met it's mark, trying to hit him at the same time.
He moved out of the way and smiled cruelly at me, "Not bad...for a girl"
Great. Even video game characters are sexist. "You know, I liked you better when you couldn't talk." I span the swords in my hands, using it as a defence and offence whenever Dark tried to get closer.
He growled in frustration and his attempts became more desperate. "I train for years in preparation for my fight with the Hero of Time, and instead I'm blocked by this...girl!" he muttered quietly, and I smirked but what he said confused me. 'Trained for years'? But didn't Ganon just create him or something, like the other monsters? Why would he need training?
"Uhhh... Kiera?" Link groaned, and Dark's eyes flickered to him, the hatred shining in them. He lunged for Link, who was still lying vulnerably on the floor. Damn, that hit must have hurt.
I blocked Dark's path with my shield, but as he rebounded off it, Dark sliced his sword wildly, catching me in the thigh. "Shit!" I hissed, the cut wasn't too deep, but it was bleeding pretty heavily. I shook off the pain as much as I could, glaring at Dark as we both circled each other, but it was more of a half circle as I kept in front of Link.
He swung at my face, but I crossed my sword, blocking his. "Get out of my way, and I won't hurt you." he snarled, face inches from my own.
"Bit late for that, don't you think?" I kicked him in the stomach so he fell back, and joined my two swords together as one. Dark was still hunched over, but was starting to straighten up. I spied Link slowly making his way behind Dark, who wasn't paying attention to him at the moment.
I need to distract him! An idea came to mind and my eyes narrowed a little, deciding if I should try. Taking a deep breath, I readied myself. I sure hope this works.
I spread my legs out a little so I could balance better, and recalled the move from this part of the game. I held my sword out and span in a swift circle, the sword's momentum keeping me from falling. The sword shone with a black light which added to the force of the blow, knocking Dark towards Link.
"Whoa, that's new." I murmured, studying the sword again in confusion. It was still glowing a faint black.
"AH!" I glanced up in time to see the sickening image of Dark impaled on Link sword; Link had obviously stabbed him in the back. Dark's face filled with pain and bewilderment before he closed his eyes and completely faded away.
"You okay?" I asked Link when I was able to talk, worried about the way he was panting.
Link held up his hand and his breathing gradually slowed to normal, "I'm fine, you?"
"Just great." I replied, more than a little shaken by the fact a human being, or something that looked human, had just died before my eyes. But a small part of me didn't truly believe Dark was really dead.
I put my sword away and watched as the watery emptiness we had been in returned to a plain stone room, the only part of the illusion remaining was the water covering the floor. The stone was dark blue and simple, the room empty.
"Thanks for helping me." Link said, smiling gratefully.
I nodded, "It's okay."
"Hey! Would you like to come with me?" he asked excitedly.
I grinned and agreed, "Sure. It's not like I have anywhere else to go." I guessed it must get lonely after a while, saving the world on your own except an annoying fairy. All the dangers and monsters flashed in my mind, but deep down I knew I didn't really care.
Link grinned back and I followed him out of the newly opened door. The next room was a lot smaller and had a pedestal with a small wooden chest on it. Link climbed it and opened the chest, taking out a Longshot.
"You found a Longshot! It's an upgraded Hookshot. It extents twice as far!" Navi explained. Hmm, I always wondered who told Link what they were.
"Hey, there's another one!" I looked over Link's shoulder; he was holding an identical Longshot, except it was black and silver rather than blue and silver. "Guess this must be for you."
He handed it to me, putting his own in his pocket. I felt my tunic, and, finding a large pocket, placed the Longshot inside. He also passed me a pair of heavy metal boots which I slipped on, groaning at the weight, and a blue tunic. "Someone must have known you were coming." he said.
"Yeah..." We stood in front of a platform on the floor, and I listened as Link played what I recognised as the Song of Time. The platform disappeared, leaving a gaping hole.
"Lady's first." Link motioned politely, earning a glare from me.
"Thanks." I muttered. Letting out a small scream I jumped in the hole, keeping my eyes shut.
