Me: Wooooo! An on time update!
Dark: Congrats, Angel!
Me: Why thank you. Thanks to everyone who reviewed! Oh! and speaking of reviews, Dark Yinyangsymphonian wants that tape from last time.
Dark: (evil grin) Prefect! I made copies.
Layla: You did what?!?
Link: He said he made copies.
Layla: I got that! Hand 'em over!
Dark: No way.
Layla: Dark...
Dark: Nope. I'm off to make a special delivery. Bye!
Layla: You come back here!
Link: Should we be concerned?
Me: For who? Dark or Layla?
Link: Both.
Me: Nah. They're big kids. I'm sure they can work it out.
Link: You say that, but....
Me: Anyways, the new chapter. Onwards!!
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Except Layla. ^^
Chapter 5
"Mother…"
Link shot Layla a surprised look. The woman smiled. "Hello, Layla."
Link felt a tug on his hand and looked down. Layla had instinctively slipped her hand into his. When he looked at her face, he was surprised to find tears sliding down her cheeks. He gave her hand a squeeze.
"Why did you and Father leave?" she asked. "I didn't want to live with Uncle Damian!"
Her mother gave her a sad smile. "I'm sorry, dear. We had to leave. We didn't have a choice."
"But it's not fair!" Layla knew she sounded like a little kid, but she didn't care. Since her parents had died, her life had changed drastically.
"I know, sweetie. It's not fair. It's cruel that your father and I were taken away when you were so young." Her blue eyes slid to Link. "We never meant to leave you alone, Layla. We never meant to leave you and your brother." She said softly.
Layla froze. "What?"
"But twins have an uncanny ability of finding each other." She continued as she smiled at them.
Layla looked at Link. "So, we're…"
"…twins?" Link finished. Their mother nodded.
"If we're twins, then why don't I remember him? Why do I remember everything else but him?"
"I…erased your memories of each other." Layla's eyes widened in shock.
"Your…my mother?"
The spirit turned to Link. "Yes, Link. I am your and Layla's mother. My name is Sky."
"Why don't I remember you? Layla does."
"Unfortunately, when I was erasing your memories, I was…interrupted. It caused me to lose control and all of your memories ended up being erased."
He looked at her, still trying to absorb what was going on. His grip on Layla's hand tightened. "Why did our memories have to be erased? Why were we separated?"
"To protect you."
"Protect us from what?" Layla asked.
Sky sighed and closed her eyes, remembering. "That fire…the one that killed your father…it was set."
"What?!" Cried Layla and Link. "By who? And why?"
Sky sighed. "I was of a special bloodline, one chosen by the three Goddesses. My family was given the responsibility of guarding the power of the Gods, the Triforce. We are its protectors and guardians. If the land of Hyrule is ever endangered, we are also charged with using that power to save it. However, my secret was discovered and an attempt to get the power was made. When I realized this…I need to separate you two. I erased your memories and took Link to Termina."
"What about me? You just left me there? I thought everyone died in that fire! I had to go live with Uncle Damian! How could you leave me with that man?!" Layla was furious, she felt abandoned.
Her mother looked at her sadly. "That was never my intention. I was going to come back for you and confront your uncle, but…I had been injured in the attack. I got Link safely to some friends, but before I could return, I died."
Layla's rage cooled. Fresh tears started streaming down her cheeks. Link realized that he too, had tears falling down his face. Layla looked at her feet, ashamed. "I'm sorry, Mother. I didn't mean…"
"I know, baby."
"But if you died, then how are you here?" Link asked.
"I gave you the necklaces for a reason." She smiled. "When you were born, I gave them to you. I fused part of my spirit with each pendent. I knew that if anything ever happened, you two would always find each other. You're twins after all."
They smiled. Sky cupped each of their cheeks in her glowing hands. "I will always be with you." The glow from the pendants started to fade. "You must stay together now. The one who tried to get the Goddesses' power will try again." Her image began to waver.
"Mother!" Link cried.
"Stay with us!" Layla felt more tears wash down her cheeks.
She smiled. "I can't. But I am always by your side." She paused taking in their image. "I'm so proud of you." She whispered. Her figure began to fade. "Beware the traitor." The glow from the pendants died and she vanished.
"She's gone." Link whispered.
Layla sighed. "Again." She let go of Links hand and sat back against the tree. "That was…"
"…unexpected." Link finished. He walked over and sat next to her. They sat in silence, absorbing everything that had just happened. Link sighed and pulled something out of his pocket. Layla recognized it as an ocarina. She watched as he put it to his lips and began to play. She realized that she felt whole sitting next to Link. And, listening to his song, she knew that he felt the same way.
Layla was surprised when she realized she knew the song he was playing. She smiled. The she did something she hadn't done for a long time. She closed her eyes, tilted her head back, and sang.
Lost in the darkness
Link stiffened at the sound of her voice, surprised, but kept playing.
Instead there's only silence
Can't you hear my screams?
Never stop hoping
Need to know where you are
That one thing's for sure
You're always in my heart
I'll find you somewhere
I'll keep on tryin'
Until my dyin' day
I just need to know whatever has happened
The truth will free my soul
The twins were so wrapped up in the song, that both failed to notice the faint golden glow sliding under their skin.
Lost in the darkness
Try to find your way home
I want to embrace you and never let you go
Almost hope you're in Heaven
So no one can hurt your soul
Living in agony
Cause I just do not know
Where you are
I'll find you somewhere
I'll keep on tryin'
Until my dyin' day
I just need to know whatever has happened
The truth will free my soul
Where ever you are
I won't stop searchin'
Whatever it takes me to know…
I'll find you somewhere
I'll keep on tryin'
Until my dyin' day
The glow slowly faded as the song came to a close.
I just need to know whatever has happened
The truth will free my soul
Layla stopped, her last note echoing through the sky, and to Link finish the song. He slowly pulled the ocarina from his lips and turned to her."You're pretty good."
She opened her eyes. "You're not so bad yourself." They sat in a comfortable silence for a while, watching the sun start to sink beneath the horizon.
"So. Should we tell anyone?" Layla asked.
"About being twins? If they're not smart enough to figure it out on their own, then I don't see why we should." Link answered.
Layla nodded her agreement and stood. "Come on. We should get back before nightfall."
The twins mounted their horses and rode back to the castle.
Me: Bet you didn't see that coming!
Layla & Link: Totally didn't see it coming.
Me: You guys are being sarcastic, aren't you?
Layla: Whatever do you mean?
Link: Why would we do such a cruel thing?
Me: Because it's fun and you enjoy it.
Layla & Link: ...
Dark: Busted!
Me: Anyways. Sorry this chapter is kinda short. The song Layla sang was Somewhere by Within Temptation. Please review!
Dark: She likes reviews.
Me: Yes. Yes, I do.