The chapter after this may take longer, as it is not finished like these first 4 were. Well, it's time to learn Dark's little secret. I had yet to read a story with something like this, so I thought I would try it in my own. Enjoy~
The Legend of Dark
Chapter 4
Obstacles
I'm in motion. It takes a moment for me to open my eyes, and then they focus and I realize I'm being carried. It's oddly comfortable on the Hero's back, so I think I will pretend I'm still asleep. I don't remember falling asleep to begin with. The last thing I remember was my arm breaking, although I don't feel the pain anymore. Is this an illusion? No, this is too real. Why am I being carried? Maybe Link is moving to an easier spot to kill me. No, that's not it either. I also remember him hugging me. My world was spinning and for some reason I choose to accept his gentle words towards me. But then everything went black. I heard his soft voice but I didn't make out the words. My head must have taken more damage than I thought, though that doesn't hurt anymore either. Did he heal me again? Stupid question.
"This isn't a good idea."
"Navi, it will be just fine. He's not evil, you saw it yourself." I close my eyes again just as the boy stops walking. "Dark Link.. wake up." His voice, like his eyes, is so pretty. I just want to stay here. Stay here and sleep...
"HEY!" That is possibly the most annoying sound I have ever heard. "Wake up!"
My head shoots up and my arm snaps out to grab her. She just barely dodges, too. Pity. "Listen here, insect. I will rip your wings off one by one and-"
"Oh good. You're awake." Link interrupts, not letting me finish my sentence. "We're going to have to swim out." My face pales and before I can protest, he sets me down. Turning to face me, he opens his mouth to continue, but pauses when he sees my expression, his own turning to confusion. "What's wrong?" I shake my head, swallow hard, and promptly change the subject.
"How did we get out here?" It looks like we're on some kind of square island with tons of doors and tunnels all around us. I give a nervous glance down into the water, noticing more and tunnels deep down. Very deep. And I don't like it.
"After I healed you, I casted Forore's Wind." A spell? I wasn't aware Link knew magic. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Does that mean I know magic? "I'll lead you out of the temple and have you stay with a friend, then I'll come back once I slay the beast causing trouble in this temple." I guess confidence goes with courage, but I shake my head, earning a frown from my reflection. "She wont mind. Malon is a good frien-"
"That's not the problem. I want to stay with you." I hate how pathetic that sounds. To be honest I would rather explore the world, but then he said swim out..
"Dark Link, it's too dangerous."
"Don't call me that."
"Jerry, it's too dangerous."
"Ew!"
"Phillip, it's too dangerous."
I glare as he can't help but giggle. "What do you prefer then?"
"I don't know." I sigh. "How about just Dark for now."
"Dark for now." I glare again. "Alright alright, Dark. Anyway, it's too dangerous for you to follow me. Either you get hurt and I have to heal you, or you get in the way."
I roll my eyes. "I can't swim out."
"Why not?"
"I can't swim out." I repeat.
"Yes, you said that, but why? I'll lead the way."
"I can't swim out."
He just stares, trying to read my expressionless expression. Once again he looked confused, but that did last long as it slowly began to come to him. "You can't swim.."
My eyes narrow, but I don't deny it. In fact, I don't answer at all. Link suppresses a laugh, but can't hide his smile.
"But this was a Water Temple.. you spent years under water."
"Illusions. Don't remind me."
"I can teach you to swim."
"No."
"Oh come on~ It will be fun!"
"No way in hell."
His expression turns serious. "You have to get out of this temple at some point, and I don't have enough magic to activate Forore's Wind, as well as get us both out of here."
I turn pale again. Goddesses, am I trembling?
"You will learn or I push you into this water right here and now."
That got my attention. "FINE!" That Bastard...
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"You better not!"
"Come on, Dark, we've been at this for at least an hour. You don't need my support. I'm letting go."
I stop kicking my legs and clings to my lighter side's arm, causing him to sigh. "N-no.." I'm shivering and more than ready to climb out of the water, but when I try, Link only eases me back in.
"How about this, you swim forward and I follow you, keeping a hand under you for support? No more clinging to the edge. Do that, and we can stop. Deal?"
I thinks about this for a minute, then another, then another.
"Dark! Quit stalling!"
"Fine!" I sigh, reluctantly moving my body forward and moving my legs again. On cue, Link places a hand under my torso and starts moving, keeping his own head above water with ease.
"Don't forget to move your arms. Long, easy strokes. Don't panic. Keep going like you are and grab that block."
Though I'm listening, I don't bother responding. Focusing on the block ahead of me, I make my way closer and closer, determined to get away and never see water again. "Finally!" I shout, turning to face Link once both hands grab the flat, floating platform. "Now can we st-" My jaw drops. No. No he didn't. My red eyes find the bastard treading water somewhere between the island and me. That grinning idiot lied to me! "I'll kill you!"
"You did it!"
"Shut up! I'll kill you!"
"You should be proud of yourself."
"Get over here and help me back so I can kill you!"
"Feel free to do what ever you like once you get here." With that, he swims to the island, hoists himself up, sits down, and waits for me.
Blood lust fuels the courage to swim back to him, or at least attempt to swim. I can't see how ridiculous I look but something tells me it would hardly count as "swimming." Instead of grabbing the ledge, I first grab Link and yank him in. "HA!" He sputters a little as he surfaces, but then just laughs. Yeah yeah.. I''ll kick your ass after a nap. Just you wait. Finally climbing into the island, I lay flat on my stomach, listening to Link as he also climbs out.
"It's not a good idea to sleep when you're cold and wet, you know. Just regain your strength so I can get you use to going under the water next. We can sleep once we're out of the temple and in dry clothes." I'm too tired to respond or care, so I chose to close my eyes instead. "Dark." Nope. Not going to answer. Not even as I feel him lean over me, holding my body against his. I don't mind warming up this way, but now my mind is racing with less-that-pure thoughts and I can't sleep. Ok, I give.
"Link?" He lifts himself up a little as I shift to lay on my side. Making himself comfortable behind me, he again hugs his body to mine with ha content smile.
"Yes, Dark?" I catch him off guard by turning my head and gently moving my lips over his. He's so shocked that his mouth parts open, and I use this moment to explore the inside of his mouth. Yup. Definitely warm now. Once he snaps back to reality, Link moves his head away fast, covering his mouth with one hand but not his reddened cheeks. Delighted with myself, I turn back around and relax at my side.
"Goodnight."
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