Chapter 7:

"Elita!" Link reaches for my hand and I look over my shoulder into the dark pit. The slope grows stepper and steeper with each foot it falls, until it's vertical.

"Link you have the grab the Master Sword!" I shout trying to sound brave as I grab onto a rock. Fuck how could I forget about booby traps? Didn't realize the ground would do this though...

"What about you?" Link's voice interrupts my train of thought.

"I'll be fine! Saving Hyrule is more important then me!" My hands slip off the rock and I fall farther towards the pit.

Link's eyes lock onto mine. I grit my teeth and reach for another rock, my fingers dig into the deep grooves. Go. Don't try and save me. I'm past the point of no return. I mentally scream knowing he can't hear me. Link stands and starts to back away. With one last look at me Link runs over to the Master Sword. "Please Goddesses. Please don't let this be a mistake." I breath, holding the rock tighter.

Link grabs the sword with his left hand and pulls. The ground starts shaking harder. I bite my tongue to stop myself from crying out. I can taste the salty tange of blood in my mouth. Blood starts to leak out of the corners of my mouth. I close my eyes and wait for my doom to arrive.

SHINK.

A blanket of silence falls on the clearing. The ground stops shaking and starts to right it self. I let out a sigh of relief and stand and wobbly legs. I quickly wipe the blood off my face, and spit. "Elita I did it!" Link cries running over to me.

I nod and turn to face him. "Obviou-" I stop mid sentence as Link sweeps me off my feet in a hug.

"We can kill him now. Together." Link whispers in my ear hugging me tighter,

I smile and wrap my arms around his neck. "I wouldn't have it any other way." I answer honestly.

Link lets go off me, and my feet touch the ground sending up small clouds of dust. I've never really noticed before but Link's only a few inches taller then me. And his eyes...they're like two miniature Lake Hylias... STOP! I'm about to start drooling... I slowly unwind my arms from around Link's neck. "So where is the Master Sword?" I ask looking at his empty hands.

"It's over here." Link and I freeze as a deep voice answers me. Terror turns my blood to ice as I force Link aside.

"Ganondorf." I mutter, pouring all my hatred and hostility for him into my voice.

Ganondorf's eyes widen and he smiles. "So you are able to feel anger. I thought I raised you wrong."

I spit in his direction and move closer to Link. My eyes travel to the object by Ganondorf's feet and I hiss in frustration. The Master Sword is only a foot away from Ganondorf, and with Ganondorf's control over magic it's practically in his hands. "Link...I'll distract him you try and grab the Master Sword."

Ganondorf smiles, flashing his sharp canines. "Hero of Time, watch as your blade becomes my next toothpick!" Ganondorf laughs and levitates the sword.

With gasps of outrage Link and I lunge for the man. I unsheathe my sword, and with a quick slash I scar Ganondorf for life on his chest. "Elita I can't reach the Master Sword." Link pants appearing beside me.

I grit my teeth and look over at the hovering sword. "Fuck. He must have a barrier."

"Why the hell would he have a barrier?"

"To keep us from getting at it d-"

"Don't you dare say the d word."

I smirk and raise my sword to block a blow from Ganondorf. "Duh!"

Link growls and brings his sword down on Ganondorf's in a vertical slash. "I thought I said to not say it!"

I flash him a smug smile and push Ganondorf's blade off mine causing Link to stumble. "I didn't hear you."

Ganondorf sneers and kicks my shin. I cry out and fall forward. My face lands in the dirt. Lifting my head I spit grass out of my mouth. I roll onto my back as a shadow passes over me. "How very like you Elita. Never one to take orders were you?" Ganondorf hisses bringing his sword over his head.

I close my eyes and wait for him to sink his blade into me. A full minute passes before I dare to open my eyes a crack. My eyes fly open as I take in my surroundings. Link's standing over me, his sword high above his head. "Move!" Link grunts his knees bending under the amount of pressure Ganondorf's putting on his blade.

I quickly push myself out from underneath and grab my abandoned sword. Lying on my back I bring my knees up to my chest. Taking a deep breath I bring my hands behind my head and in one quick, graceful movement I propel my legs forward and using my hands push myself off the ground. I spot a movement out of the corner of my eye, and whip around. I let out a cry of rage as Ganondorf cuts Link's leg open.

I race over and dart behind Ganondorf's back. With a fierce battle cry I jump onto of his back. I slowly drag myself up Ganondorf's back, grabbing onto his armor and clothes for hand holds. I reach Ganondorf's shoulders and pull out a dagger from it's hidden sheath. I raise it above my head and get ready to drive it deep into Ganondorf's skull. Ganondorf's head turns towards me, and I drop the dagger as a sudden burst of pain slowly and agonizingly starts to crawl up my spine.

Ganondorf smirks and shakes his shoulders. I start to fall, but manage to keep one hand holding onto an edge of his armor. "Come now I trained you better then this." Ganondorf laughs grabbing my ankle. Reacting instinctively I start kicking his hand with my free leg.

Ganondorf laughs even louder, the sound almost breaking my ear drums. I let go of the armor and cover my ears with my hands, trying to block out the evil sound. Ganondorf lets go of my ankle and I fall to the ground. I screech in pain as I land on my back, a sharp rock slicing through the muscles in my back. At the same time my head collides with the ground, and a loud crack echoes around the inside of my head. Biting my bottom lip, I fight the tears and gathering blackness.

"Elita move!" Link's scream sounds distance. I turn my head, sending waves of pain through my neck. I can only lie there and watch.

Link rushes for the Master Sword his feet sending up small clouds of dust... Ganondorf's face breaks into a smile as he brings the Master Sword close to him. Ganondorf's hands start to glow with an evil energy and he takes the Master Sword in his large hands. Everything slows down, as Ganondorf gives a sudden heave and the blade of the Master Sword detaches from the hilt.

Two monsters appear beside Ganondorf. With an evil grin he hands the two halves of the Master Blade to them. Ganondorf's mouth moves, his voice only a rumble in the distance. The two monsters nod and disappear. I reach for the spots where the monsters disappeared. Black spots start covering my vision, and I let my hand drop. The last thing I remember is someone pulling me into their lap...

~~LINK~~

"Help! Somebody please help!" I shout to the streets of Castle Town. People glare at me, and give disdainful sniffs, before continuing on their way. Elita's arm starts to slip from my grip. I pause and gently put her down on the street. I look around the sea of faces, looking for a friendly face. Elita moans and her eyes open. I recoil in shock as she turns her glassy black eyes on me.

"L..nk." She groans trying to get up.

I swallow, and quickly push her down. "Don't move. It'll only make things worse."

"Co...d." She whimpers grabbing onto the edge of my tunic.

I stare at Elita, in horror and helplessness. Her lips are starting to turn blue and she's awfully pale. I gently pry her hand off the bottom of my tunic. It feels like dry ice. Elita coughs, making blood splatter all over the front of her tunic, and her breathing quickly becomes fast and irregular. I recognize the symptoms. "Oh Elita...This is all my fault." I murmur pulling her limp body into my arms. "I'm so sorry."

Elita's eyes flicker briefly with light, before glazing back over. I look around, hoping there's a familiar face. I should take her to Telmas...but will she make it there? I look at Elita, pale and shivering in the cold night air. Gritting my teeth I stand, and grab her arm. I bring her arm around my neck and hold it tightly in place, snaking my free arm around her waist.

I slowly start to walk. The gash on my leg starts to ooze more blood. I grit my teeth and push away the pain. I stumble and grab onto a wall for balance. I can do this. I can do this. I repeat over and over again, as I slowly stumble through the streets of Castle Town. I turn the corner that leads to Telmas. The faint sound of a door opening and closing reaches my ears. "Link hun? Is that you?" Telmas loud, husky voice echoes down the alley way.

I sigh in relief. "Telma thank god."

Telma rushes over. "Oh Goddesses what happened to Eve?" She demands taking Elita's other arm and placing it on her shoulders.

"Her name's not Eve. It's Elita." I rasp my throat dry, from lack of water. "She was taking me to the Master Sword, Ganondorf was there and we fought him."

"So she finally chooses Zelda." Telma breathes a relieved look spreading over her face.

"She hates Zelda." I mutter through my teeth.

Telma nods, "I know. I don't understand why she hates her though."

I lower my head. I don't know either. And from the way the two women acted around each other before, I think it best that I don't know. Telma open the door to her bar and ushers me in. "Auru go and fetch Dr. Borville." Thelma snaps grabbing Elita from me.

I sigh as the weight leaves me tired shoulders. I limp over to a unoccupied chair. "How does it look Telma?" I ask leaning back.

Telma clicks her tongue in a disapproving noise. "I don't know, there's so much blood. Ashei get me some warm water and towels."

The women nods and hurries into the back room. I close my eyes and tip my head back. Ughn...I never want to face that man again... "Link are you okay?" I open one eye to see Ashei's face looming over me. I nod and close my eye again.

I can hear Telma muttering to someone. I'm too tired to open my eyes and see who. I feel someone slowly pulling my breeches up over my wound. A hand accidentally touches my burning skin, and I flinch. Feels like the hands been stuck in a snow bank and left there for a day.

Someone starts cleaning my wound. I sigh I can barely feel it. Hurray for blood loss! I open my eyes as the person applies pressure to the wound. I look down to find Telma binding my wound. "What about Elita?" I demand looking over at the bench.

"The doctor's with her hun." Telma answers, tying the bandages in place.

"How bad is it?"

Telma looks me in the eye, her light brown eyes look sad. It sends shivers down my back. "Link..."

Horror fills me as Telma's voice disappears into the background noise. No...She can't...She wouldn't. Not like this. This is just some stupid joke they're trying to pull. It's not possible. I stand putting all my weight on my good leg.

"Link sit down!" Telma demands trying to push me back down. I glare at her and slowly limp over to the bench.

Elita looks so small, and peaceful. Completely different from the Elita I actually know. Her head and torso are covered in bandages. I place a hand on her arm. Ice cold. I should have known things would turn out this way. I take Elita's hand in mine and gently squeeze it. Telma brings a chair over and sets it down beside the bench. I blink gratefully at the large woman and sit down still holding onto Elita's hand.

"Link hun, just focus on getting better. She'll be fine."

I can only shake my head. I don't care. I'm staying here until...until...until Elita gets better. She WILL get better. I know she will.

...Three days later...

I hear a groan and the fingers in my hand twitch. I yawn and raise my head off the bench. I'm stiff from sitting in the hard chair all night. Sunlight shines from a window. I look over at Telma's clock and moan, 12 in the afternoon. Longest I've ever slept in for. EVER. I hear another groan and look down. Elita slowly turns her head in my direction. My heart skips a beat as she opens her eyes. "You're awake."

"I am?"

I chuckle and brush a stray piece of hair behind her ear. "You are."

Elita slowly blinks. "It doesn't feel like it." She whispers, her voice hoarse from lack of use.

"How so?"

"There's no pain."

"Must be something the doctor gave you."

"Maybe..." She sounds doubtful. "What exactly happened?"

"You don't remember? "Elita shakes her head and I sigh. "You cracked your head in the clearing. You ALSO somehow managed to land on a sharp rock, and literally destroy your back."

Elita's eye fly wide open. "What? I destroyed my back?" Her voice grows higher with panic.

I hear footsteps and look over my shoulder to see Telma. "Welcome back to the world of livin' hun."

"She wasn't dead." I snap glaring at the woman.

Both women flash me confused looks and I blush and turn my head away. "Both your head an your back with be fine within time Elita. You just have to rest a little."

"How long?" Elita's voice carries a trace of fear.

"If you drink your red potions like you're supposed to it should only take a few days." Thelma soothes her. "Link help her sit up."

"What why?"

Telma puts her hands on her hips and scowls down at me. Shrinking in fear I move to help Elita up. "Good." The door opens setting off a bell above the door. Telma mutters under her breath. "Link can you help Elita take the potion while I serve the customers?" The woman walks away without even waiting for a response.

I roll my eyes and continue helping Elita into a sitting position. Leaning her against the wall I open the potion. I hold it out to her and wait for her to take it. She looks down at the potion then up at me. "Erm..."

I smirk and hold the potion closer. "What's wrong need some help?" Elita gives the tiniest nod in the world. My smile grows wider, "I didn't hear you."

"...yes..." Elita whispers glaring at me.

"Yes what?"

"YES I NEED HELP YOU INSUFFERABLE FOOL!" Elita screams at me, her voice cracking halfway through the sentence.

I laugh and move closer. "That's more like the Elita I know."

Elita glares at me. "Watch it. The Elita you know bites."

I raise my eyebrows and smirk. "Hey Elita?"

She scowls and the look in her eyes makes my smile falter. "Don't you dare say it."

"Bite me."

Elita smiles and bares her teeth. "Come hither and I will bite."

My heart skips a beat, and my face starts to heat up, I shake my head and walk over. I slowly sit down next to her and tip her head back. "Do you want me to help you or not?"

Elita narrows her eyes and nods. I smile and bring the potion bottle to her lips. A flash of fear enters her eyes. I blink and her eyes become normal. Confused I tip the bottle, pouring the contents into her mouth. I pull the empty bottle away, and she relaxes. Swallowing she pulls a face. "Yuck! Eck! Disgusting!" I snicker as Elita complains. "It's not funny brat!"

I watch as Elita leans her head back and closes her eyes and mumbles something. I open my mouth to ask her to repeat, but think better off it. I move closer till our shoulders are touching. Elita's head hits my shoulder, causing me to jump. I look down at her and smile. Fast asleep. She really does have a girly side...Better not say that to her. She'd rip me to pieces. I chuckle quietly and lean into her. So warm, and soft...So...Perfect. I smile and put my head on hers.

Author's note: In case one of you point out the fact that Elita and Link heal too quickly, in the game you heal as soon as you drink a red potion... I didn't want it to be instant in the story, cause that's kind of... just unbelievable... So I decided to make the healing time longer, while staying true to the instant effects of the red potion. Reviews are love. I really wanna know what you guys think of the story so far :)