This chapter contains Dark's thoughts and emotions before and after chapter 8. I had to cut this chapter short since it ended up being way too long. So I decided to make a part 2 which will be posted shortly.
I did my best to make it flow without confusion. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Dark's P.O.V
The kiss of her lips, the touch of her soft skin, the sound of her voice. Every bit of her being was sucking me in. Drawing me closer, breaking me down. The world's most powerful villain couldn't stand up against her.
She had me right where she wanted me. I thought I wouldn't be able to escape nor did I want to, but I needed her to release me.
She breathed life into a side of me that was dead, buried, to never resurface again, but she resurrected me. The ice around my frozen heart melted from the heat of her crystal blue eyes.
Which pierced right through me seeing past my flaws, my scars and dark facade. I had no name, yet she gave me one. I had no home and she welcomed me with open arms. I hated, still she loved. I was evil, yet she's good.
She's the opposite of everything I am. To me she is absolutely and undeniably perfect. That's why I couldn't taint her any further. I had to come to my senses before I destroyed her completely. Half of me wanted to stay to see if she could cure me, heal me, and wipe away all the evil I've done and become.
To have a chance to be with her like she wanted... like I wanted. But the other side of me knew it wasn't possible, as I could feel it slowly consume me, eating me alive.
I was at war within myself, fighting to not let it take over. But the same thing that was making me strong enough to fight was also weakening me, causing me to be more vulnerable.
"I love you Dark, I will always love you."
Those words resonated deep inside me. I felt my entire core go numb, my lungs leaving me breathless, my heart beating vigorously against my chest. She made me feel alive again, but as her hand let go of me, I felt the door of my heart shut behind me. Every step I took away from her the colder I became.
Her pure light that illuminated my dark soul gradually dissipated the further I went. I had to get stronger and allow all the love, hate, warmth, cold, life and death she gave me fuel my rage. Just the thought of his name made my blood boil, and my eyes burn with an inextinguishable flame.
I needed to turn myself over to my true but deadly form, so I could save her and defeat him. Even to the point of ending my own life, If it came down to that I would sacrifice it all. But I had to be smart and not let my anger leave me unprepared. So before leaving the village I restocked on supplies at the near by weapon shop.
I quietly broke in as the owners slept soundly upstairs. Grabbing more arrows and another bow before turning to the door. I caught myself looking back as I reached into my pocket and left the money for the items on the counter. I smirked to myself before darting out the door.
"She has changed me more than I thought."
Finally I made my way out the village, and headed towards a small apple tree to pick up one last thing.
"Hey there girl, did you miss me?"
I spoke in a whisper trying to remain un-notice just in case I had followers.
I gently gave her a soothing pat. I always had a soft spot for horses, at least that's one part of me that I do remember if not anything else.
I was in luck when I found her earlier that day, when I snuck out of the infirmary shortly after Purah left.
She was quietly grazing in a open field all to her self when she caught my eye. I approached her with caution aware she was wild and untamed.
She stood tall, strong and powerful but her large round onyx eyes were gentle and still as the night. Her shiny raven mane flowed with grace as she gallop towards me. I held out my hand with a bright red apple in my palm. Her eyes met mine as she examined me to see if I was a friend or foe.
Within seconds she carefully but quickly ate the apple from my hand. I reached up with a smirk and rubbed her head.
"What shall we call you?... I like the name Dawn, what do you think?"
She immediately pranced as in agreement before allowing me to mount her, then took off up a trail. Her powerful hooves dug into the ground below, leaving a trail of dust as she picked up speed.
I closed my eyes, enjoying the strong rush of wind that whipped through my silver hair. I never felt so alive, it was such a foreign feeling. However my short moment of peace came to a hault when I reopen my eyes.
In the distance from the tall mountain I now stood on was Hyrule castle. The once immaculate palace now covered by a dark evil aura that was made visible to the naked eye. A black misty cloud encircling the castle like a fierce dragon before spitting fire. I clenched my teeth in anger as I glared at the place that held Zelda a prisoner for many years. I turned to Dawn who stood next to me.
"Will you accompany me to the end my friend?"
She neighed in response.
I looked up to the evening sky as the colors of orange and yellow clashed together, mixing across the horizon behind the golden setting sun.
I inhaled slowly as I debated with myself if I should return to Kakariko village, or disappear before Zelda noticed I was gone from the infirmary.
I could picture it now, those big beautiful blue eyes staring into me.
Lecturing me about running off while I'm injured, but I wouldn't hear a word she said from being hypnotized by her kissable rose lips.
I became frustrated with these new feelings that haunted me, but I couldn't change the fact that I yearned to see her again. It was easier when I felt nothing and cared for no one, but ever since I laid eyes on her it's been hard to stay away.
"So that's it... your just going to leave... forever?"
Her words weighed heavy, yet it was a burden I was willing to carry. She had given me more than I deserved, but mistakenly fallen for the wrong person.
I didn't know a thing about love, despite the fact that every fiber of my being declared I loved her. The only way I knew how to show it was to fight and destroy any and everything that would bring her harm.
That's what I continued to tell myself every time I wanted to turn back to the village. I was determined to keep my promise, so I quickly prepared myself for a new journey solo.
I packed my supplies on Dawn and placed her new saddle on her back, which I found at a abandoned stable. I untied her from the tree before mounting her to take off towards the trail that led back to Hyrule castle. I took one last stare at the village before riding away, leaving Zelda behind in Impa's care until she was ready to face Ganon again.
Until then I would make the path easier for her and demolish all obstacles that could get in her way. I would be sure to take my time with Ganon, and make his death slow and painful. That thought excited my thirst for blood as it crept inside me like a serpent, causing a devilish smirk to form across my lips.
But I couldn't let him die without Zelda having her revenge. Besides once her sacred power awaken she would be the one to finish him off.
As Dawn powerful legs galloped towards the trail, she suddenly began to act strange going back and forth off course.
"Hey, what is it girl?"
I asked cautiously but remained calm looking around just in case she saw someone I didn't. For the first time in my existence I felt fear from the sound that reached my ears. A gut wrenching scream of a woman coming from the village behind me.
The voice was so familiar I didn't have to guess who it was. Before I could even act on guiding Dawn to run in that direction, she had already took off towards the sound. It was like she felt my concern and read my mind.
Within minutes I made it back to the village. My eyes went wide as they were met by flames. The screams of the villagers running about, children crying for their mothers, men frantically trying to put out there homes, cattle and horses running wild in panic. The beautiful peaceful town was now on fire.
It was like a horror seen from a nightmare. Being not one to panic easily, I jumped off Dawn and sprung into action. My main goal was to find Zelda and insure her safety, after that I would find out the cause of this.
"I'll call for you when I'm ready, go find a safe place until then."
I spoke to Dawn making eye contact to be sure she would obey. Without hesitation she rode away from danger.
I made my way through the crowd of peoplescurrying away from the burning flames. The look of despair, fear, and panic plastered on their faces. They were guided to safety by a few sheikah warriors that were most likely ordered by Impa to assist them.
My eyes remained focus as they locked onto the house were Zelda was staying. I found it strange that it was the only place not on fire. I knew then this was not a random accident, but was done by someone that was targeting the princess.
Not wasting time, I made my way to the door busting in. Placing my hand on my sword ready to strike anything that dared to come at me. I walked in with caution, darting my eyes to and fro making quiet steps into the silent dark house.
It seemed to be vacant but I wasn't going to take any chances. So I made sure to search it thoroughly before looking else where. A room with the door half way open caught my attention. The light illuminating from the full moon through a single window made it stand out. I entered the room swiftly only to find it empty.
As I stepped in further the crunch and cracking sound beneath my boots caused me to look down. I notice shards of broken glass scattered across the wooden floor. Turning my attention to the window that was shattered.
"Someone must of used it to escape."
It hit me then, Zelda was in this room when someone took her. I instantly felt my anger build up in me rapidly.
"This is all my fault! I was so focused on getting away from her to protect her. Only to blind myself from the possibility of Ganon getting to her before I could reach him."
I hurried back outside to inspect the possible escape routes that could be taken from the window. My hunting senses kicked in, making it simple to track its foot prints. I quickly followed the trail left behind, automatically able to tell they were the prints of a bokoblin.
Not only were the tracks a dead giveaway but the smell of the beast was enough to make a person with a weak stomach vomit. The stench invaded my nostrils more the closer I got.
My temper intensified as I thought back on the goblin I let slip away the first time they tried to capture her. I knew I should've made sure to finish him off then.
But it was too late for regrets, this time I would guarantee the disposal of him without a trace. I finally came to the end of his tracks that led me to a small wooden area not too far from the village.
It was the place rumored by the villagers to have a mystic fairy fountain. Of course no one has actually seen it before, but many believed it existed and had healing powers in its waters.
As I inched closer my footsteps grew lighter in certainty not to draw attention to my presence. A low pitch grunt and whispers of a voice caused my ears to twitch.
I peered around a tree remaining hidden in the shadows as my red eyes laid on my target. My heart boomed in my chest when they fell on Zelda, that laid on the grassy ground, lifeless with rope tightly tied to her ankles and wrist.
I took in a deep breath to calm my nerves, realizing she was only knocked unconscious. But that was enough to strike up a flame in my scarlet eyes, ready to kill without mercy.
I scanned the area in search for the unfortunate soul who apparently had a death wish, since they insisted on screwing with the wrong person.
It soon became obvious that someone else had beat me to rescuing the princess. Zeka appeared from the other side creeping behind the monster, who was distracted with preparing his horses to escape.
To my surprise he opted out to strike the beast while he was unaware. Instead he struck his spear to the ground, startling the bokoblin causinghim to spin around to face him. The boy had a mischievous look in his eyes as he glared at the goblin not saying a word.
Dark's P.O.V end