Hi, I'm back. Here's chapter 9. Sorry I haven't written in almost a week. I've gotten into Ocarina of Time, as well as several good books, so I've been busy. Also, thank you to Zeni Riri for my 5th review. good point, 'cause I don't own LoZ! I really appreciate these reviews!


Vio's POV

As I crossed the bridge that went over a fast flowing stream, I finally slowed my pace. As the only person who could stop evil from taking over Hyrule, I had been running for a long time. If I was caught that would be the last of the beautiful land surrounding me. I vaguely wondered if Red, Blue, and Green were alright. But my mind was focused on Shadow Link. After he had admitted his feelings towards me, I had been the happiest man in Hyrule. It had happened very quickly. I hadn't thought that Shadow thought we were anything more than friends, but I had been wrong. He sure hadn't let on much.

His safety was worrying me, but I knew he was safe with Vaati. Then I remembered how he had betrayed them and set me free. I suddenly felt like there was a black hole in my stomach, and I began to feel a bit sick. Who knew what those villains could do- after all, they were evil. I began running again, because despite the fact that I wanted more than anything to go back and save Shads, I had to protect the triforce. I ran through field after flat field, not just my friends' sake but for all of Hyrule.

Shads' POV

With a start I bolted upright in bed. Vaati was sitting on the bed and jumped at my sudden movement. He looked tired, like he had been sitting there for several hours and had begun to fall asleep. "Shadow Link! You're alive! You look a bit transparent, but at least you're alright. Can you still talk and walk and breathe and-" I cast a sharp look Vaati's way, which made him stop rambling. "Yes, I'm perfectly fine." I snapped. I was a bit confused why I was snapping at Vaati, and he seemed confused too. "What's wrong?" he asked in an emotionless tone of voice. I sighed. "Nothing, nothing. Sorry." I mumbled. Vaati looked uncertain, but continued to announce that Dark was here. "And cut the attitude!" he snapped.

Dark peeked his head into my room. "Whoa, Shadow, you look like a ghost!" he exclaimed as he made his way over to the bed. "Why did you free the purple Link? I thought you wanted to rule the world as much as everyone else did. Did you do it 'cause you hate me?" Dark asked. He looked forlorn, so I scooted towards him. "Hey, I don't hate you Dark. But I don't crave power like you do and I don't want to take over the world. Sorry Dark, but I'm not evil like you." I replied. I began to leave when Dark tried to grab my arm. His hand went through my arm, and he let out a yelp. "What?" I asked, turning around, as I saw his hand pass through me like I really was a ghost. "Augh! Dark-what?!" I shrieked as I yanked my arm away from him. Dark just shrugged, and as I calmed down I added, "I hope that goes away. My arm was feeling a little numb."

I flew outside. I didn't care if anyone saw me now- I would be the least of their concerns if I didn't find Vio- fast. I flew over fields at lightning speed, over bridges and water and more fields until I finally saw Vio running across the grass. "Vio!" I cried out, being sure to land before he saw me. I ran towards him, and he whirled around, expecting danger. When he saw me his face lit up and he sprinted towards me. Unable to stop in time he collided with be and we both fell to the ground laughing, glad the other was alright. At least I was still mostly solid. Vio then seemed to notice that I was semi-transparent.

He frowned. "What happened to you?" he asked, with respectful curiosity instead of horror. I smiled. "I came back from the dead as a ghost and have come to haunt you for eternity for letting me die." I replied sweetly. Vio laughed, and his eyes sparkled, which was a rare phenomenon with Vio. I walked over to him and slung my arm around his shoulder. "So- what are we gonna do about the baddies?" I asked lazily "Hang on, I have an idea," I continued, "So first we find a temple. Then we turn you into a maiden and lock you in there until all the fighting's done, and then if I'm still alive I come and let you out." I grinned. Vio gave me a disapproving look. "You're terrible at making plans. Let me think…" Vio stated. Suddenly, a mediocre idea came to me. "I know!" I exclaimed. "We give them the triforce and then we let them all kill each other!" Vio gave me a startled look. "What?! That's a terrible plan! What about the townsfolk, and what do we do about the last villain standing? And don't you care about your family at all? Would you really want to see Vaati and Dark Link die?" he exclaimed. I frowned. "I didn't think of any of that." I stated. Then I scowled. "If you have a better plan, let's hear it." I snapped.

Vio then smirked at me and simply stated, "Very well then." I looked at him in astonishment, shocked that he could come up with a plan so quickly. He bent down next to me and smoothly whispered the plan in my ear. I smiled at him. "You are why we still have a fighting chance," I stated, and gave Vio a peck on the cheek. We began walking towards the forest I'd been at only a couple weeks earlier.


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