Will contain: Eventual Sheik x Link, (At least fluff, unsure about smut) and Sheik is his own person. AU, character death, mentions of, and/or scenes of violence and child!Link child!Sheik.

Chapter specific: This contains implications of rape and shota. However, it is only in this chapter, I hope you don't mind too much.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Legend of Zelda, it's characters or places. However, I do own my twisted plot line and any OCs that might pop up.

Full Summary:

The hero was said to save many lives, and it was said that I saved his life many times, the only thing that was forgotten was how he saved my life. Although, it was only he who knew, only he who remembered, and in order to tell the story properly, I need to start from where it began. It wasn't when the boy-man emerged from the Chamber of Sages, nor was it when he fought the parasite within the Deku Tree. It began with the second nightmare of Princess Zelda, and before Link acquired the Ocarina of time. It was when Ganon began his attack.

When Ganondorf finally returned, he had come at a disturbingly bad time. The Shadowed Hero (who had finally decided to call himself Cethin, a name he picked up from the Hylians he terrorized) had come to help me with my duties. I knew that this scene wasn't one that would go according to his plans. Cethin was to become a cold-hearted, ruthless killer, and I was to guard the temple. I had to think fast.

"Well, this was far from what I had expected little Sheikah." Ganon's voice had a disapproving tone to it and I swallowed. Think fast! Think fast! "I had expected you to be at the brink of exhaustion, not in a friendly picnic with this shadow."

The idea came seemingly out of nowhere, but I knew it would save us both and I let arrogance creep into my visible features. "Ah, but I'm afraid it isn't that your Majesty. I am simply using this creature to watch for me when I require sustenance and rest. If this supposed Hero showed up it would be best to be fully rested." I watched him for any hints of his knowledge of my lie. Luckily, there was no indication and he seemed to buy it as he smirked darkly.

"Well, well, I have always heard the Sheikah were resourceful, but I never though they were this heartless. Using a creature only days old to do your bidding." Ganon chuckled darkly, "It seems you are darker than this being of darkness itself. I have underestimated you Sheikah. However," the smirk now grew into a grin full of malice, "I cannot welcome you into my troops just yet. I have a mission for you, well a choice of two. I have recently caught a royal guard who was snooping around my castle who needs a bit of… influence to make him talk, or you can take up an assassination mission for me."

As Ganondorf talked, I saw Cethin shrink and the agony in his face from the corner of my eye. My words were harsh, but it was the only way to save the both of us. If our master had caught us doing the opposite of what he expected and not be productive about it, we would have paid dearly. I was supposed to do as I was told and be smart about it, while he was supposed to become a monster of darkness. If I was letting this monster help me and be kind to me, if this monster harboured any positive emotions… I didn't want to think about it. I needed to explain it to him later.

I was filled with relief, but I didn't show it, when the Lord of Darkness took my lies as truths. As a Sheikah, I was not supposed to lie – only tell the truth, but I was going back on my culture by betraying the Royal Family, so I supposed one or two little lies could happen. Regardless, I still didn't like lying, even if it did help procure my life.

Speaking of which… the two options that were laid out in front of me… I knew that either task didn't matter in the grand scheme, it was the decision that mattered. Surely, if I were a spy for the Royal family (which still made me furious to even think about) I would have picked the task of a torturer. That way I could ensure that the information was incorrect, not to mention it would mean one less life forfeit. There still was one thing I needed to ask, to ensure my spot within this man's ranks.

"Who, exactly, does this assassination task require to be killed?" I asked cautiously as to not let him know I have chosen that task completely. Before I forgot, I added in his title.

"Hmhm," he chuckled, "nobody of any importance Sheikah. She is just an innocent civilian." He provided me with no more information which further supported the importance of the decision. I also noticed that Cethin had disappeared, and I forced back a frown.

"Getting the soldier to talk would only result in short term gain your Majesty, however, if you begin to terrorize the citizens with assassinations, it would surely drop their moral and weaken the forces that will fight against us if this hero ever does show up." I gave a low bow, "I will take the latter choice." Even though I have never killed before, this choice was important, and I knew I would kill again while alongside the Dark King. It would be best if my first kill was a simple assassination rather than on the field of battle. I knew, from Impa's lessons, that the first kill was always the worst, it was the most traumatizing.

"Resourceful and a tactician. What a useful little tool I have picked up." With that said, he handed me a piece of paper, and left the room, a lone guard standing watch in place of me. I took the food and grabbed a deku nut, teleporting myself out of the temple.

...

Perhaps six months had passed since Ganondorf took over the capital. The city was brimming with his henchmen and the Kind of the Desert was beginning to reconstruct the castle to his liking. I was called to the castle – seeing as I was posted at the Temple of Time unless I was needed elsewhere. As I walked from my post, I watched as men and monster alike were hauling wood, stone, brick and other assortments towards the castle grounds. Much of the magnificent building was torn down for the remodelling, so I had to watch my step as I walked towards the Dark Lord's quarters. When I arrived, I had knocked on the door, waiting for admittance.

"Ah, my little Sheikah." I heard his mirth from behind the door. "You may enter."

I personally found a bit of disgust behind his title for me, even though it was literally true. Perhaps it was the personal connotations to it, or even just the unnecessary declaration of ownership, but I was still disturbed by it, regardless of the reason. I fell to my knees and bowed as I entered the room, keeping my eyes low as I continued to kneel. "Your Majesty."

He laughed and the scent of alcohol overwhelmed me. "Always so obedient, never hesitating to call when ordered to." I heard him swish a goblet surely filled with wine. "As you can see, I am remodelling this drab excuse for a castle. A lord of the land needs his fortress does he not?"

Knowing that the alcohol was affecting his actions I nodded in response. "Yes your majesty." When Ganondorf was drinking, he always seemed to expect me to respond to his rhetorical questions, so being the dutiful servant I was, I indulged him.

"Yes, yes. And seeing that I need this castle my little shadow, I need all the men I can to create it. I cannot waste men to cover your post while I have you running errands for me, or even while you sleep. You are useless when trying to build the grand fortress for me, as you Sheikah are not made for strength, but stealth and quickness. Your kind has always been lithe and flexible. Hmmm…." While Ganondorf took a sip of his wine, I felt my body go cold. Surely he wasn't thinking….

Ganon laughed, placed his goblet down on an end table and leaned against his headboard. "So call that shadow of yours. Do that little watch post thing you did before. Oh, and before I forget." He made a kicking movement beneath his covers and a small boy who couldn't have been any older than me fell out from under the covers. "Find some clothes for him and take him to the prisons. I've had my fun with him."

Part of me was appalled, and the other was relieved. I was certain that, if this boy wasn't here prior to his summons, I knew I probably wouldn't have left unscathed. I glanced at the boy with my dead eyes before bowing to Ganon. "Understood your Majesty." I beckoned the boy to follow as I made my way to the servant's quarters.

I didn't look back to know the boy was following me. What more harm could a Sheikah be when that boy was violated in the worst possible way?

"Clothes, or even just a rag." I didn't elaborate my words around anybody other than Ganon. Even then, that too was limited. The only other person I had an actually conversation with was the shadowed Link, and even then, I only talk to him in my mind.

The girls looked at me curiously but handed me something akin to a torn short skirt. It could have just been a dishcloth, but I didn't pay attention. I tossed it to the boy and continued on to the prisons.

"…Traitor…" I heard a weak voice spit at me.

I ignored it and continued on. Of course I was viewed as such amongst the Hylians. I was a Sheikah – a sworn protector of the Royal Family, and yet here I was, serving the enemy. They didn't understand however. All they knew was I served Hyrule. They didn't know how we were betrayed, how our people were slaughtered mercilessly and became a race of only two. They didn't know how we suffered, how we lived lives of servants without respite. They were a free people of the light, and light cannot understand darkness.

"You traitor! How… how dare you."

"What will you do about it?" I countered. "You can't even walk straight, how do you expect to do anything?"

The boy fell silent and, just in time. I walked to the door that lead to the prisons and looked up at the guard. "Keys." I spoke.

"I am not allowed to give the keys to anybody, especially a mere boy." The man laughed as he mocked me.

I gave him a glare before disappearing into the darkness. Before he could even blink, my dagger was at his throat. "And this mere boy can end your life with a flick of his wrist. I suggest you should listen to me, because I know a fate worse than death. I can simply tell an intoxicated Ganondorf that a measly prison guard decided to disobey his trusted assassin and bodyguard."

The man shakily handed me the rung of keys and I opened the first door, locking it behind me. I glanced at the prisoners who were quite shocked to see a Sheikah in the depths of the usurper's castle. Hope filled their eyes as I glanced around, to see a group of young boys in a prison. I walked over to that prison and opened it, shoving the boy into it. I quickly locked the door and turned. It was then that the atmosphere suddenly changed. Shouts of anger, disbelief and accusations left their mouths as I walked out of the door. I didn't care, because they didn't know.

...

I walked to the Temple of Time. I wondered how I should tell Cethin about the new predicament. Recently, I haven't been able to contact him. Everything seemed blurry and muffled. The words that we 'thought' seemed to be blocked by something. I could barely feel his presence. I'd try once I entered the temple, because then I could be able to concentrate on that instead of walking.

So when I entered, I bid the soldier to leave and I sat down, preparing to make contact with Cethin.

Then a bright blue light appeared within the hidden chamber, a boy of green and a fairy. I stood up, ready to hide within the darkness, but he came running to me, freezing me with his call.

"Sheik! Sheik!" His arms wrapped around my frozen form. "Thanks goodness you're here! Thank goodness you're alive!"

Omg. Finally! Sorry! I got carried away with other plotlines, and when I did try to type this up, it was like, 1-3 in the morning or something, and I was tired. I almost ended up with Ganon x Sheik - I had to stop myself and I took a small break. Then I didn't want to edit, so I went off and did other stuff. But here it is! AND LOOKEET! IT'S LINK! FINALLY! MAIN PART OF THE STORY HERE WE COME!

PS: I'm almost done with all the revamping! One or two more chapters should do it, then I can write it without having to revamp every chapter. Hopefully, then I can update quicker. University is coming up soon though, so I;ll see how things go.