TLoZfantic44: Woo Hoo! Another chapter coming up! Umm I don't know what will happen… Hopefully something good. I'm glad most of you enjoyed the epic battle last chapter. ^.^ In this chapter, it might just be a normal day for the two, but I'm not sure. Maybe when I'm typing some ideas will come to me!. We'll just have to see. A thanks to Mikichan21 for reviewing last chapter! Enjoy!
Chapter 7: The Dream And The Visitors (Yeah I know suckish title)
Link's POV
Yesterday was pretty crazy…So, yesterday morning when I woke up, I thought I would check up on Serenity since I still thought she was asleep. I climbed up there to find out that she's gone! Me, I started to panic. I didn't know what happened to her, she could've been kidnapped or something!
Quickly, I grabbed my sword and shield and headed out the door. I jumped onto Epona's back and rode into the woods. After awhile I saw her at the Faron Spring with Ceasar. I stopped Epona and Serenity introduced me to Griffin. I was confused at first and told her about the Ordon Sword she could have. After we were done talking we rode back to my house.
I headed to the basement and grabbed the sword. I returned to Serenity and handed it to her. She thanked me and then we sat down on the couch together. Then, she slowly placed to head on my shoulder. I instantly stared blushing and was about to put my arm around her when she jumped up from the couch. I asked if she was ok and she said was going to practice. I asked her if I could watch and she agreed.
After watching her for awhile I taught her all the hidden skills I had learned. She then said she wanted to duel me. I laughed and agreed to the deal we made. After our tiring battle she beat me! Me, the great swordsman! I was utterly shocked and she was too. That night I had to cook dinner. When we started for the ladder Fado came and told me I had to heard the goats…great.. Then, I felt Serenity grab my hand. I looked at her and she said she would herd the goats for me, while I made dinner. She's so nice.
When she returned we ate dinner and cleaned up. We sat on the couch listening to music and a slow song came on. I grabbed her hand and we danced together. Once the song was over we headed to bed…what a wonderful day…
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Serenity's POV
I was sitting on a flat rock with Link and we were talking, laughing, and just being ourselves. Gently, he put his arm around me and I laid my head on his shoulder. All of the sudden, Link screamed with pain and fell to his knees. I still sat there wondering what was wrong. Then, he passed out and I flinched at what happened next.
Link looked up at me, but instead of his elegant blue eyes he had blood red eyes. I back away with fear when he spoke. His voice was cold, evil, and terrifying.
"Yes…I will rise again soon…all I need is…the hero's blood." his voice hissed. Then, his eyes turned back to blue and he collapsed. I ran to him, but before I could help him his shadow rose, it formed into the shape of a human. He looked like Link. A dark shadow of him. The shadow laughed manically and walked toward me.
I pulled out my bow, but before I could shoot the evil being, like a flash, he ran toward me, and grabbed onto my wrists. I struggled to get free, but he held on tighter. I looked into the Dark Link's eyes and a shiver came down my spine. His mouth curled into an evil smile, showing he had slight fangs.
He pulled me close, so his mouth was next to my ear. His breath was ice cold and it made me shiver. I heard a slight chuckle as I shook in fear of what would happen. The shadow gripped my wrists tighter as he leaned closer to my ear.
"You are the key…to resurrecting the Dark Lord. You shall lead Link to me…where he will perish." the dark being whispered in my ear.
My eyes widened and the shadow looked me straight in the eyes. I couldn't mask my fear, I was terrified. The Dark Link smirked then pinned me against the wall. I grunted in pain from hitting the wall with so much force. He seemed to be much stronger than Link. He moved his face closer to mine, looked into my eyes, his expression seemed to soften, but only for a few seconds. He released his grasp and I fell to the ground. Why was I so weak?
I looked up at the Dark Link very weakly. He looked at me with a look of pity and sorrow. I gave a confused expression and the dark being walked away. I wiped some blood from my lip and grasped my side, while weakly standing up.
"W-Wait." I stuttered out while leaning on the wall for support. The Dark Link froze and turned to me. "W-Who are y-you? And w-why do you n-need L-Link?" was all I could say before coughing. Seriously why was I so weak?
"I am the hero's shadow. I am the evil that he attempts to put to sleep within himself. I am the darkness that lies deep within his soul. I am every evil, twisted, corrupt thought." He breathed while a smirk passed over his lips.
"I am every lustful, sinful feeling." He laughed.
"I was created by the Goddesses to make Link pure…I am his evil incarnate."
His eyes glinted, his lips curling back into a smirk as I stood there stunned. This was an evil incarnate of Link from every evil thought and feeling in his soul? Who would create such a being? The Dark Link stared at me. It felt as though he was looking right through me, seeing my every fear and wearing down my soul. I gathered, what I had left of my courage, and limped to the being.
He lifted up his hand and I immediately stopped and was floating in the air. A flash of light shone and all my pain I felt was gone. My scars were healed and I wasn't afraid. I fell back to the ground with a thud. I stood up to look at the evil Link confused.
"W-What are you doing? Why did you heal me?" I asked curiously. He started to back away.
"I'm apart of Link, so the feeling he has for you I share as well. There aren't as strong, but I still feel the need to give pity upon you…" that was the last thing he said before vanishing into a dark cloud. I limped over to Link, who was seriously injured from the sudden possession. I pulled his head into my lap. His breathing was shallow.
"L-Link?" I choked out, my throat started to feel scratching of what would happen.
"Se-Serenity…I-I'm sorry…" Link trailed off as he closed his eyes. His breathing stopped. I gasped and pulled him close, embracing him.
"Link? Link! No!" I screamed while shaking him, trying to wake him up. I stopped, tears filling my eyes. He was gone. I pulled him close, buried my head in his chest and cried. I was alone…it was my fault he had suffered…
I shot straight up into a sitting position. I was drenched in cold sweat and my face was covered in tears. My breathing was hard and labored. My vision was blurry, and I couldn't remember where I was, except I was sitting up on a couch.
"Serenity?" I heard someone speak.
Link was sitting on a stool next to the couch. Some moonlight was streaming through the small window above the top platform, just illuminating his face. His hair was mussed, and he was wearing a white shirt, laced at the top, and brown pants. One of my hands was clasped in both of his. His forehead was creased, making him look very anxious. "Are you all right?" he asked, his voice dripping with worry.
"Y-Yeah I'm f-fine." I said, in a shaky voice. "It was just a-a nightmare."
"That was not just a nightmare," Link corrected. "You were crying and sweating and thrashing around. What's wrong?"
His face was so concerned and compassionate. Overwhelmed, I started to cry again. Link scooted his chair closer, leaning over the bed.
"Serenity, what's wrong?" he asked again. His forehead creased with worry. "Why are you crying?"
I sniffled pathetically. "I-I'm sorry. I just- I can't-" I kept choking up, unable to speak. Link waited patiently as I took a few deep breaths to calm myself. Somehow my other hand had ended up in his. I looked down at the sheets. "I had a dream and there was a dark shadow of you. After he was done hurting you and I h-he said some weird things that would happen. Once he left I ran to you, you told me you were sorry and then y-you…" Again, I broke off, not wanting to finish that sentence.
"Oh, Serenity." Link's voice sounded very sorrowful. "I'm so sorry, but look I'm alright, it was just a dream." He put his arms around me and pulled my head into his chest and I took deep breaths.
"I think I'm alright now, sorry for waking you up and that whole sob fest." I said while smiling. We both chuckled.
"Are you sure your alright?" Link asked while rubbing my back reassuringly.
"Yeah you can go back to bed now." I said while trying to settle back under the covers. He watched me as I buried myself in the covers, then slowly returned to the ladder.
"You're sure you're okay by yourself?" he asked on the ladder.
"Yeah…" I said quietly.
I heard him get to the top of the ladder and walk to his bed. He slipped into his covers and laid down. After a few minutes his smooth breathing told me he was asleep again. And soon I fell asleep as well.
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The next morning was like every other, I woke up at five-ish and sat up on the couch while listening to Link's soft breathing. After about an hour of waiting for him to wake up, I got bored and I was hungry. I decided to make breakfast as quietly as I could. I stood up and walked over to the kitchen.
I opened the cabinets and found some eggs and bread. I grabbed a pan and started up the fire. I fried all three eyes and toasted four sliced of bread. And yes you can toast bread in a pan! Once everything was ready I started to set the table. As I was setting the eggs on the table a pair of well-built arms wrapped around my waist. I smiled and turned me head slightly to look at him.
"Good morning Link." I said.
"Good morning." he said while releasing me. "Breakfast looks good."
"Thanks! It's ready, so go ahead and dig in." I said while pouring some milk into each glass.
We sat down and started eating our breakfast. Once we were done I cleaned up the dishes and put them away. I dried my hands off on a towel and Link patted on the spot next to the couch. I willingly sat down next to him.
"I thought you were going to make another bed?" I asked smiling.
"Oh yeah! I totally forgot!" Link said while standing up.
"Let's build it now…What all do we need?" I asked
"Wood, cuccos feathers, and fabric to sew into a mattress form." He said.
"Okay. I'll sew the mattress and you get the other stuff." I said smiling. He nodded and headed out the door.
After about two hours I was finally done sewing the mattress and Link returned with a number of buckets with feathers and some wood. We built the bed frame and stuffed the feathers inside the lining of the sewed fabric. We sewed the opening shut and we hauled the bed into his house.
Once all the hard work was done we sat on the couch and rested. We both were pretty sweaty, but satisfied with our work. I let out a sigh and closed my eyes. Suddenly, I opened my eyes and stood up. I paused and listened carefully. Link stoop up as well.
"What is-"
"Shh!" I said. "Are those hoof beats?"
We both ran out the door to see what it was. There it was, a carriage pulled by four white horses. Everyone in the village was standing there already. Link and I climbed down the stairs and the carriage stopped. The carriage door opened, and a slipper-ed foot stuck itself out. Princess Zelda soon stood in Link's yard.
Link and I were both shocked, but he got over it quickly.
"Your majesty." he said while bowing.
"LINK!" the princess squealed as she charged into him with a hug.
"Uhh, Hi, Zelda" He awkwardly patted her back. I giggled.
"Link, I am so glad to see you! I can't wait to see your village!" the princess said
"My-My village?" Link looked confused again.
"Yes! Mayor Bo invited me for a few days!" Zelda looked at him curiously. "Didn't he tell you?"
"No…" Link mumbled.
"Oh," she said. Then she turned to me. "whose your friend?"
"Oh, uh," Link started, turning to me. "This is Serenity, She's uhh, visiting." I curtsied like a properly mannered woman and smiled.
"Honored to meet you, Princess," I said humbly.
"You too." she curtsied back. "May I introduce James, my bodyguard." Then, an attractive man stepped out of the carriage. He had blonde hair, hazel eyes, and seemed a little taller than Link. (A/N: In short he'll look like Cody Simpson. Lol) he gave me a friendly smile and I smiled back, being polite.
"Shall we go see the mayor?" Zelda asked.
"Yes." I said while nudging Link. Something seemed to distract him. Zelda quickly slid her arm through his and walked into the village. James and I followed behind.
"Hello." James came up behind me. I paused.
"Hi." I said.
"What's your name?" he gave me another friendly smile.
"Serenity. I'm visiting Link while my family's…here." I said.
"I see. Do you like it here in Ordon?" he asked.
"Yes, I do. It's a very peaceful town." I said.
"Perhaps you could show me around sometime."
"Maybe…" I said. James seemed nice, but I still kept my guards up.
Surprisingly, there was no one outside when we reached the town. We continued walking to Mayor Bo's house, where the man himself was there to greet us.
"Welcome, Princess Zelda." Mayor Bo bowed deep and low. And behind him Ilia curtsied.
"It's very nice to meet you, Mayor. You have a lovely town." She replied respectably.
"Let's get you settled." The man took Zelda in, everyone else following, and led her into that room that had two beds, two dressers, a full-length mirror, and other stuff you would find in a guest bedroom. A soft carpet spread across almost the entire chamber. We all sat down at a table with tea and small cakes.
"So, Princess," The Mayor said as soon as we all had filled teacups. "How was your trip?"
I got distracted when James asked me a lot of questions. He asked about my family and I tried to answer them and best as possible. By then, I could tell that he was really an honest, polite, and altogether nice person. He had a habit of shaking his hair out of his eyes, kind of like Link does.
Speaking of Link, he was absolutely silent through the whole thing. So was Ilia, but then again she was always quiet. He would glance occasionally at James and me, then look to the floor.
Finally the tea was finished, and we all stood. By the window, I could tell it was dark outside.
"Thank you very much for the tea, Mayor." Zelda said happily.
"Of course your highness. I'll leave you be so you and your companion can get settled. Come along Ilia" He waved his hand toward her, so she would follow and left the pairing.
"It was very nice to meet you," I said politely to the couple.
"And you," they said in unison, then laughed. I bowed to Zelda, and walked out the door.
I was already outside when Link joined me. He seemed to have been detained…
"So?" I stated as we treaded down the dark path towards home.
"So what?" Link had his hands in his pockets.
"Well, don't you think it's a little strange nobody told us?" I said.
"Mayor Bo probably just forgot to tell us." Link said while looking down at his boots.
"Yeah, you know how he is." I said even though I really didn't know the Mayor that well.
"Yeah…" Link said, trailing off. That's it. Something was bugging him.
"Hey," I said, slipping my hand into his. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing.." Link lied, he grasped my hand tighter.
"Your lying. Is it about James?"
"No!"
"Okay, now I'm positive it has something to do with James. What about him?"
"Nothing…"
"Don't tell me your jealous." I said while smirking slightly.
"I'm not!" He responded urgently.
I sighed. "You don't have to be jealous." Link remained quiet. "He's not my type."
"Well, then, what is your type?" He asked raising his head.
"Oh, I like blue eyes the best." I said while smiling.
He smiled at me and dropped my hand. Then, he wove his arm around my waist. I snuggled into him and we continued walking.
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The Bulblin was gaining on me.
I had been taking a moonlight walk in Faron Woods when the monster just jumped out at me, making me scream. I had no weapon, so I couldn't fight it off, thus I had no choice but to run. I was deep in the forest, trying to get back to Ordon as fast as I could. Oh, Link, oh, Link, oh, Link, HELP! I hoped he had finished his 'required' dinner with Zelda.
Suddenly, I tripped on an exposed root. I felt my ankle twist, and knew I couldn't run anymore…Great. The Bulblin warrior stood over me, raised his club, and I looked away, squeezing my eyes shut.
"YAH!" Out of nowhere, someone leapt over me and tackled the warrior. I heard the sounds of a sword against a club as they battled.
Link… phew…
I heard a poof, telling me the Bulblin was defeated and gone. I opened my eyes, ready to give Link a big hug, if I could manage to get up. But instead of Link, James stood over me, his hand outstretched.
"Need help?" he gave me another dazzling smile.
"Thank you," I smiled back. "I don't think I can stand, though. My ankle was…"
"Say no more." James held his hand up signaling me to stop. He stooped down and picked me up bridal-style. Against my will, I blushed at his touch.
"So," James said as we walked towards town, "Why were you walking in the woods at night?"
"I like to. It's peaceful, well, most of the time, and it gives me time to think."
"What were you thinking about?"
"About love," I said truthfully. "And all its mysteries…"
We walked, Well, James walked, I just sort of relaxed- in silence after that. Soon we reached Link's front yard.
"Thanks, I think I'll just wait for Link," I told James.
"Hey, I can wrap up that ankle of yours." He set me down on the large rock next to the house.
"Really? Okay."
James pulled out a small bag, setting it on the rock next to me. Gently, he slid my boot off the ankle I injured. He wrapped up my foot, very gently. Once he was done he said I would be able to move my ankle. I wiggled my foot around experimentally. Yep I could.
"Wow," I breathed. "Thank you so much. For everything." I looked up at him and smiled.
He straightened, brushing his hair out of his eyes, and though it was hard to tell in the dark, I saw him smile…again
"My pleasure, Serenity."
He started to turn around, but then quickly grabbed my hand in one of his. I gasped slightly, not expecting this sudden movement. Then James brought my hand to his mouth and kissed it tenderly, his lips lingering. My cheeks turned red.
"James…" I started, but he cut me off.
"Goodnight, Serenity," he said, and disappeared into the shadows.
I stared after him, a little bewildered. Why did he have to like me? Why couldn't anyone get that I was in love with Link? Dang these cute guys! I sighed and brushed my bangs out of my face.
Suddenly, I thought I saw a flash of green fabric in the moonlight. Quickly, I got up to look, but I saw no one. Sighing to myself, I climbed the ladder, entered the house, and clambered into bed..
TLoZfantic44: Yeah chapter 7 done! And again it took forever to write…please, please review and tell me what you thought! Don't you just hate it when people subscribe to your story, but DON'T review? Who is this James guy and is he really who he seems? You'll have to wait and find out! Keep reviewing! Until next, see ya!
