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Chapter 10 ~ Confusion

Mattresses had been arranged on the floor so we all had a place to sleep for the night. I had met Link's uncle briefly before he retired for the night. He seemed nice enough of a man who shared some features with Link such as the blueness of his eyes; it must be something that runs in the family.

I lay awake beside Saria, smiling as I heard her snoring quietly. Sleep would not come as I willed it to stay away. This day had been packed with celebration and I needed some quiet time.

Trying not to disturb any of the sleeping forms, I pushed off my blankets and crept outside with my jumper. The night was cold and the sky was bright with stars, it was far more than peaceful.

"So you couldn't sleep either?"

"Link? Where are you?" I asked as I couldn't see him anywhere and I could never mistake Link's voice.

"Up here silly," Link laughed as my face shot up to meet his. He was lying on the roof wearing warmer clothes than mine by the looks of it.

"What are you doing up there?" I asked as Link began to attempt to jump from the roof.

"I couldn't sleep just like you,"

"You're going to kill yourself you know," I said as I watched Link as he looked for the easiest way to jump from the roof. I rolled my eyes as he came to be dangling from the roof. Link fell to the ground with a thump making me laugh quietly as he got up.

"That was more difficult then I assumed it would be," Link laughed, "Shall we walk?"

"What's with being so modest?" I asked looking at Link's arm as if I should interlock his with mine. I did so anyways as I liked to act silly, Link probably already knew this.

We walked along the street not knowing where we were going. It was cold enough outside to make our breaths come out as mist, and the only light came from the streetlights.

"I feel so carefree at night," I exclaimed as I felt the night air breeze touch my face.

"Night time seems to have that effect on people," Link said trying to sound sophisticated.

"You know what I mean," I laughed, "I seem to forget that my parents are in heaven and that no one wants me."

"That's not true," Link stopped to look at me. He held me by my arms as he stared into my eyes intently with his deep blue orbs.

"But it is, there is no one who wants me, no one to value me," I didn't want to say the truth but I was going to have to accept it sooner or later, and I felt I could tell Link even though he mad me quite mad today, I could not stay mad at him forever.

"I want you!" Link said, startling me, "I mean your such a good friend to everyone." Link had dropped his gaze away from mine and was scratching his head awkwardly. "It's late and I want to get up early tomorrow so I'm going to head back, do you want to come?"

I shook my head, "I'll stay out a bit longer if that's ok."

"Yeah sure, just don't go to far. I don't want you to get lost," With that Link headed back down the road we had come. I stayed where I was and stared after him, and after awhile I started to notice the white snowflakes that started to fall. A clear indicator that the true winter had come. I lay do where I stood, on the road. The street was pretty deserted so I was sure not to get run over. I watched the starry sky and the snowflakes that seemed to fall between each star. It was so peaceful until I heard some coughing.

~ A few minutes earlier ~

It was clear that Zelda was always happy in Link's company and it was clear that my brother wanted her though he was prepared to wait for her. Their type of love only came once in a lifetime even if they didn't fully realize they were in love yet, I wasn't going to ruin it for them no matter what he wanted. He had to know now that I wouldn't destroy my brother or Zelda.

As the two smiling figures wandered down the road, I cracked open my window and snuck out into the night. I knew the path well to the old abandoned factory where he spent the weekends carrying out his plan, his plan of disaster.

The abandoned factory was dark and loomed high above the ground. Inside I used my phone to light the way down the stairs that lead to the basement.

The basement was cold and damp as I trudged my way down the last few steps and towards the large man who fiddled with wire and software.

"Your little mission isn't complete, so I wonder why you are here, hmm?" The man wickedly laughed.

"I won't do what you asked, I can't betray her, I can't hurt her," I reasoned.

"It's because you love her, but you must overcome that, or have you forgotten our bargain already boy?" The two remained silent. "If you do not do as you are told than you will be exposed for what you really are,"

"And I'll expose you for who you really are, a traitor to the king," I spat back.

"You'll be dead before you expose anyone."

The man had a valid point; my life could end at the click of his fingers. Either way it was going to end.

"You'll die either way if you choose not to help me."

It was true, inside I was dying slowly and if I helped him, he would create a cure to his weapon. I turned around and shot back up the stairs before he questioned whom side I was on.

Walking back down the street it was colder than before and I thought I could see a few snowflakes falling in the distance; winter had come earlier than usual this year. I coughed loudly as the poison in me further coursed through my veins, ever so slowly killing me.

I heard rustling from the bushes beside me so I slowly poked my head around the corner in the direction of the noise. I came face to face with Zelda's shocked expression.

~ Zelda's POV ~

What was dark doing out at night and how long had he been there. I was clearly shocked and dark had guilty written all over his face.

"Dark?" I muttered. "What are you doing out here?" Dark just lowered his head to the ground and refused to meet my glance. He then took my arm and we began slowly walking further down the street in the dark, snowy night.

"I'm sorry if I startled you," he said so quietly that I could barely here him.

"It's alright, you seem like you've just received bad news," I half jokingly said trying to loosen the awkwardness.

"You don't want me to mess with your feelings," Dark said simply. We had stumbled into a park and Dark sat on the swing set looking miserable then ever. He had repeated those last words I said horribly to him and that made me feel bad though it was obvious dark felt more terrible.

"What's wrong Dark?"

"Have you ever been in a situation where you could save someone and sacrifice yourself or sacrifice them to save yourself?" Dark's question was odd and required careful thought, I myself could not make a decision so I couldn't give dark any advice.

Dark got up to walk away, or walk away from my reaction, but I took his hand stopping him. I entwined my fingers with his and waited for him to look up at me. I knew I was probably sending the wrong message to him as I had a habit for that whenever I expressed sympathy towards someone. Maybe I felt more for Dark but I could never be sure.

"Zelda,"

"Choose neither," I cut him off before he had something more negative to say.

"You shouldn't act like this around me,"

"What," That caught me off guard and I wasn't prepared for this.

"When your sympathetic your irresistible to be around," Dark said with a small smile. He placed his warm hand on my cheek and then unexpectedly placed his lips on mine. I didn't know why but this kiss was different from our last, and I liked it.

I hooked my arms around his neck deepening the kiss, as dark pulled me in closer with his hand around my waist. Dark was passionate in each kiss he gave me and it made me feel something that I wasn't used to.

~ Meanwhile ~

Link watched from afar how Zelda held onto Dark. How Dark held Zelda, so lovingly and passionately. It was Link who loved Zelda, who had waited for her, and been with her through all her problems. Link could eventually forgive Zelda but he could never forgive his brother for his actions unfolding in front of Link's eyes.

~ Zelda's POV ~

It felt so right but I pulled away, realising my mistake. Dark could tell I had realised my wrongness. I didn't love Dark though he made me feel different, just like his brother made me feel. I broke away from Dark's embrace and returned to the house. I could already see a few traces of morning approaching and already a thick blanket of snow covered the ground.

Quietly I returned to my place on the mattress beside Saria. No one would know I had ever snuck out.

Snow, a phenomena to Australia :( Damn these heatwaves, I'll trade with America any day :P I will be updating shortly another chapter as a special for valentines day, so that will be a few days away :)