A/N: Ossu! 'Tis Revolution! As always, sorry this took so long. *frowns* Well, since it is summer, I'll probably be able to get chapters written and up more, maybe. I might get sidetracked. (YEAH! Like reading yaoi!) Who was that? *shifty eyes*
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Anyways, here is chapter 4. And just so you know, this chapter is in Link's PoV. And it's starting on Friday. You remember, when Link went to Dark's house..

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters (besides Koji and the other OC's) or the series of The Legend Of Zelda. It solely belongs to the creator, Shigeru Miyamoto.

P.S: The title is yet another song title. It's by Abingdon Boys School.

Stand By Me

Chapter 4: Innocent Sorrow

When Dark kissed me that day, in his room, I felt a whole mix of feelings. I was scared, confused, angry, and happy. I was scared and angry because it felt like he was kidding and toying with me. I was confused because I had no idea what was happening. I was happy because he said he loved me. Yes, I admit. Inside I am a completely different person. Ugly and selfish. I'm not the dopey happy-go-lucky person I appear to be. That part of me, the one everyone sees, I don't know if it's real or not. It's a mask that slips on, that I have no control over. I have no idea where it comes from most of the time I scream inside, willing it to go away. I hate it. People don't see me as the demon I really am. I can't stand when people touch me. I can't stand when everyone hangs around me, thinking I approve of them being close to me. I keep my heart locked up. Behind chains and a door that's tightly shut. And that's how I want it to be.

I'm a person who, in actuality, gets irritated easily. The things that people think wouldn't bug me, piss me off so bad. I just want to be left alone, by myself. Yet I want at least one person to understand how I feel and understand how I am, someone who will stand by me. I think Dark keeps his heart locked up too. But the difference is, he's been alone practically his whole life. He wants someone to pay attention to him. In a way, we're similar. We both want somebody who be able to gain entrance through those doors, where our hearts lye.

When I left his house that night, I just walked straight home, I ignored my little sister and my father, and just collapsed on my bed in my room. But really, that night is this night. My body bounces from the after-shake of landing on my bed. Why did I flee from him? If I would have stayed, what would have happened? Something good, or something bad? The worst out come if I had stayed could have either been us fighting or hating each other. Maybe I left just to protect myself from getting hurt. I think I ended up hurting him instead. "I'm a selfish human being who only cares about himself." I hold my hands up to the light and gaze at them. I'm worthless and pathetic. I'm not even allowed the right to be called a monster. Dark, is you seriously love me, what in the name of Din do you see in me?

I know I think of him as more than a friend, but is it love? To me, it feels like longing, wanting. I've never met anyone who seems anything like myself on the inside. Yet, he seems too much like me. Almost like a copy. Could these past months have been some sort of dream? I hope they weren't. I don't think I've ever enjoyed anyone's company as much as I did with him. Not even my little sister. I shake my head, lower my hands, and let them rest on my stomach. Who am I though? I've always wondered. Am I really an angry, apathetic, plotting, selfish, lonely young man? Or am I a happy-go-lucky, dopey, idiotic, hyper-active child at heart boy? Am I lying to everyone around me, or am I lying to myself? I want, no, need to head down the path that will lead me to my true self. I need to find out who I really am. I can't keep heading toward this path of insanity.

"Big brother!"

There's a knock on the door as I'm refocused out of my thoughts. I prop up on one elbow. "What's up, Zel?"

Zelda opens the door and trots over to my bed. "How was school?" She gives me her puppy eyes.

"It was normal." I reach out and pull her up on my bed. Zelda giggles and snuggles against me. "Did you have fun at daycare?"

She nods.

"Did you play nice?"

She hesitates and nods slowly.

"Zelda, what did you do? Was it that girl, ah, what's her name? The one who brags about her older brother?"

"Saria."

"Right. So, did you beat her up?"

"Sort of. All I did was smash her face in the sand and make her take back what she said about you."

"What did she say?"

"She said you were pathetic and idiotic."

I let a growl escape my throat. Just like her brother. Mido.

"Please don't be mad at me big brother!" She grasps my shirt in a pleading manner.

"I'm not." I pat her head. "Atta girl. Don't let people get away with things like that." I could feel her smile and giggle.

"Big brother is weird, but that's what I like best about him!" I frown and she giggles some more. "Can we have pizza for dinner?"

"Go ask dad. I'm not making it."

She hops off my bed and runs down the hall.

(The intro for Trickster by D'espairsRay begins to play)

Oh crap. Not him. I sigh. "Hey." I answer my phone dryly. I walk over and shut my door.

"What's with the attitude?" Mido.

Thing is, if you want the story, I'm making this short. Mido and I dated not long ago. He assaulted me, physically and mentally. He always cussed me out and told yelled. He always hit me. We fought all the time. He was sexually violent. He almost raped me before. I broke up with him and told him to stay away from me. This only made him come after e more. "Attitude? I'll show you attitude!" I yell.

"Shut up. You're hurting my ears." I hate when he talks to me like this.

"No. You shut up! I told you not to call me anymore!"

"Telling me isn't going to stop me. You should know that."

It's like this every time. I rub the bridge of my nose. "Just tell me what you want."

"I want to see you. Now."

"No. If I can barely stand talking to you on the phone, what makes you think I'll want to see you?"

"Because I'm nearly on your front step."

I freeze and I feel like my heart dropped to the floor. "W-what?" I whisper.

"Look outside."

I peer through the blinds and he smirks. My eyes nearly pop out. No. I don't want him here. No. No! "GO HOME!" I scream in the phone.

"Some reunion. Sheesh. I traveled all this way, and this is what I get?"

"Just go. Go now."

"Sorry. No. Can. Do." With each word he takes a step closer to the house, to my window. He taps it with his finger. "Let me in, love." He says seductively, the smirk growing into a sneer.

I back up a few steps. "F-front door…" I should just go get my dad. He's a police officer. He can do something, right?

"Good boy." He hangs up and blows me a kiss. I shiver and toss my phone on my desk. It's best to let him in now before he gets angry. I walk out of my room and bump into my dad.

"What was the yelling about?"

"Mido." The doorbell rings. "And he's at the door."

My dad's face looses all expression and he begins to shake my shoulders. "Why is he here? Why did you invite him?"

"I didn't! He came by himself! He called me and said he was right outside! I told him to leave, but he doesn't listen!"

"That son of a…" He darts towards the living room. "Zelda! Come play in dad's room! Bring our toys! You can even jump on the bed!" I hear my sister squeal at the thought of jumping on his bed. The doorbell rings again. My dad comes back. "Should I answer it?"

"No. I think I can take care of it. Go watch Zelda."

"Okay. I'll be right in my room. Get me if you need me."

I nod and open the front door.

"About time." Mido's face was still contorted into a sneer. He steps inside and presses up against me. "I missed you."

"Back off." I shove him away.

His hand darts out and smacks me. "I own you. I am above you. You will obey me."

"You do not own me. I belong to no one." I say fiercely.

He smacks me again, adding more force.

"Don't touch me." I grit my teeth.

"And if I do?"

"You'll regret it."

"Oh, will I?" He slams my chest with his fist.

"Ow! God damn it!"

"Link, your threats have always been empty. You don't scare me at all." He takes a step closer, "In fact, you're starting to make me angry. And you know, when I get angry, it makes me want you all the more." Mido slips a hand under my shirt, runs his hands up my stomach, and pinches my nipple. I let a hiss escape my lips and immediately regret it. He shoves me up against the wall and licks up my neck until he reaches my chin. I bite my lip and curl my hands into fists. "You're so cute when you try to resist." Mido whispers in my ear.

I shudder and shove him away. "BACK OFF! Not you… You can't touch me, damn it! I DON'T WANT YOU!"

"Ouch, I'm hurt." He lowers his head so that his eyes are shadowed and licks his lips, "But that's too bad for you, because I want you." He slams his hands against the wall on each side of me. "And you know no one else will love you, and that you can't love anyone else. Only me. I'm the one who can bring you happiness." He hisses.

"Shut up!" I scream and punch him between the eyes. I then knee his genitals and he gasps for air. "Get out! Go and never return! You are not welcome here!"

"I'm not going anywhere!"

"Oh yes you are." My dad cocks his gun, aiming at Mido's head.

"O-officer Rodney… How do you do? You see I was jus-"

"Don't give me that crap. Get out of my house and don't you ever come near my son again, that is, unless you want a hole in your head." He barks.

Mido looks terrified. He backs away, tucks tail, and runs out the door.

"Thank you." I sigh and slide down the wall, due to weak knees.

"Are you alright, Link?" My dad asks, trying to hide his concern.

"For now." I rub the bridge of my nose. "That was pretty remarkable, what you did."

He laughs. "I'm just doing my job. As a father… and a police man." He pauses and looks at me, "Crazy day, huh?"

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-Monday-

I wake up, get myself and school items together, and catch the bus to school.

Once I'm on the school grounds, I spot Koji.

"Morning."

"Good morning." He waves me over, "So, how did it go at Dark's on Friday?"

I groan and roll my eyes. "You're such a busybody."

"That I am." He smiles.

I sigh, "Okay, here's what happened…" I explain to him the events that unfolded on Friday.

Koji whistles, "Dark sure does work fast."

I frown."It was a kiss. Not like he tried to molest me or anything."

He shrugs.

I lower my voice, "Speaking of molestation, Mido came over too."

"….Really." I can tell by his jaw being set, that he was upset. "I hate that kid. He needs to be checked in to a mental hospital."

"But my dad scared him off with his police officer-ness."

"Very cool." He pats my head, "You belong to Dark now, don't you?"

"What? That's not true!"

"I think Dark has caught you and he's pulling you in."

"Sure. Let's go with that."

"So serious this morning. You're being so cold to me." He gives me a pouting face.

"I'm not directing it at you! Besides, there's a good reason I'm attempting to be serious."

"And why is that?"

"I'm tired of being called a moron. I'm fed up with people hanging around me, thinking they're my buddies, when in truth, I don't know who the hell they are. I hate being happy when I'm not. And most of all, I hate showing Dark someone I'm not!" My eyes grow wide. Where did that come from?

Koji raises an eyebrow. "Damn. Dark hooked you, all right. He needs to teach me how to do that."

I shake my head. "What the hell." I don't want to fall in love again!

A flash of red eyes catch my own. Dark's walking toward us. "Koji! How am I going to face him?"

"You need to figure that out yourself."

"Thanks." I say flatly. "Let's go somewhere else!"

I push Koji towards the school's front doors. "Harsh!" He mutters.

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-2nd Period, Health-

I peer around the corner and scan the halls.

"What are you doing?"

I whirl around and see a red-headed girl. "None of your business."

She frowns, "Why are you so mean today?"

"Because I can be. Now shoo." I wave her off and she stomps away.

I glance around the corner again. Pathway, clear! I dart towards my locker, twist in the combination, grab my books, and close my locker. I look around again and flee towards my 2nd period class. Once I enter, everyone greets me. Ignoring them, I sit in my seat.

"Why is he so quiet today?" I hear someone whisper.

"I heard he was in a fight."

"With who?"

"That weird Dark Kondo kid."

"Go figure. He's a no good piece of shit. Did you hear about his da-"

I slam my palms on the desk. "Shut up! Dark didn't do anything! Don't blame him! Just leave him alone!"

Everyone gapes at me. "L-link! What's wrong?"

"Nothing! Now mind your own business!"

I glare at them and they mumble and look away. I cross my arms over my chest and stretch out my legs. It was like this last period too. I sigh.

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-3rd Period-

Free period. Lunch. Not hungry. I head up to the roof and just lie there watching the clouds slowly move across the sky.

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-4th Period, English-

"Link, I haven't talked to you at all today."

"Hm." I push the response out of my throat.

Dark looks upset by my lack or response. "Er, how are you?" He asks.

I don't answer, or even look at him.

"O-oh… I'll just... leave you alone then.."

I don't know why, but hearing the sad expression in his voice placed a pang in my heart.

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-5th Period, Art-

Dark walks silently by my side as we head to art. Our hands touch for an instant, and I rocket mine away. "S-sorry." He mumbles and lowers his head.

"It's fine." I say quietly.

"HEY! How are you guys doing?" Koji slaps us both on the back.

I cringe, "Please don't do that."

"Hey Koji." Dark greets.

"What a lively bunch!"

"As lively as a barrel of monkeys." I laugh.

I see Dark's head flick up, an expression of relief on his face. What am I doing to this kid? Why does he seem like he cares so much? What am I doing to him, to make him so upset over my silence?

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-Wednesday-

Art was a repeat of 4th period, besides Koji, who was oddly silent. Tuesday was a repeat of Monday. The only difference for today, Wednesday, so far is that when I saw Dark in the morning, staring at him walk to our usual meeting spot from a window inside the school, I noticed how sickly he looked. His skin was pale. He was moving sluggishly. He had rings under his eyes. His hair was sticking out all over the place. His clothes were crumpled, as if he had slept in them. His gaze was unfocused. He looked as if he had been drugged. Or had his heart broken.

Dark was just standing there. As if he was waiting for someone, for me. He wasn't waiting for anyone else but me. Though I may sound selfish, I know this because both of us are highly aware that Koji has some kind of business with one of the teachers on Wednesday mornings. Another reason is because our group, if you can call it that, resides only in each other. Dark, Koji, and myself.

I drink his image in. Today. Today I will settle this. I will talk to him. I have to. I don't want him to continue like this. It's pretty obvious he hasn't gotten any sleep. You have to believe me. I'm worried about him. I'm the one at fault. I don't have the galls to talk to him. I can't even gather up the courage to come into contact with him.

Dark leans against the wall and blinks slowly. Shou walks up to him and snarls an insult, or that's how it appears. Dark lazily lolls his head down to look at Shou, who is shorter than Dark by about a foot, and raises an eyebrow. Shou keeps going. Dark looks away, with an apathetic look about his face. This aggravates Shou. He punches Dark and I see Shou mouth the word, "Link." This does it. I see Dark's body twitch and he raises his fist while starting to shout. My eyes go wide as he delivers the first blow, then the second, followed by another. He wasn't just angry, he was furious.

A/N: Sorry, I had to stop it here. This chapter was way too long… *laughs* I decided to split it into two. I think I picked a good spot to split it into. The good thing is, I can actually post two chapters at the same time… Or maybe I should make you wait. Nah, I don't want to get hurt. Ah, I'm getting ahead of myself. Are there any serious fans of this story..?

Anyways, as always, review! That is, if you care enough to tell how bad I am at this. Any questions, just message or review. *grins*

Revolution OUT!

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