Man, i am SOOO sorry this took forever to upload! I got a ton of other stories going but i could never get inspired to finish this one.. UNTIL TODAY!
I finally decided, to hell with it, I AM FINISHING THIS GOSH DARN STORY!
And alas, i have done it! Enjoy the final chapter, those remaining :)
zIvyz: The story has finally been finished! I hope you haven't died!
Guest1: It was mostly a writer's block that made me unable to get to the chapter, but alas i finally pulled an all nighter to get it done! I hope you like!
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Guest3: Guess it is high time you find out what happens to Dark eh? :P
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TatsuyaAngel17: Hmm, well you better start reading to find out how the ending shall be hmm? xD
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Warning: There is some blood in this chapter, so read at your own risk
Chapter 10 -Final-
"Let. Him. GO!" Link yelled, clashing sword with claws as he attacked Ganondorf with everything he could. Despite having such a large Kibishi body, Ganondorf was able to easily dodge any attacks that could pierce his skin.
"Foolish boy! Even with the Master Sword, you can never defeat me!" Ganondorf roared, slashing at Link and hitting his shield harshly; sending Link stumbling backwards slightly.
Link gritted his teeth, but straightened up and exhaled softly. Ganondorf always has the same combo of moves in battle. All I need to do is watch and wait for an opening.
Ganondorf and Link danced around their little battlefield. Link calmly watched Ganondorf's moves, which only made the evil king grow angry. He started to get reckless, trying to get a hit on Link. Link stayed on the defense and twisted himself around the attacks, avoiding them and angering the king even more.
"Come here you blasted hero!" Ganondorf growled, trying to hit Link. Link noticed that his attacks were becoming random and sloppy, so he waited for a chance and once Link saw an opening, he slashed his sword forward.
Link's sword cut deep into the Kibishi skin on Ganondorf's chest and earned an angry yell from the king. Dark felt his chest suddenly shoot with pain and gripped at his shirt. Ah! Dammit! That hurts so bad! Dark growled, trying to ignore the pain.
Link raised his sword to slash at Ganondorf again, before suddenly his Kibishi figure wavered. Suddenly Dark was standing in front of him.
"D-Dark?" Link gasped. "Link... You saved me." Dark said, smiling at Link. Link dropped his sword and rushed towards Dark; embracing him tightly. "I thought i'd never see you again." Link said, hugging him. Dark wrapped his arms around Link and hugged back. "Thank you so much for not giving up..."
Tears started to flow from Link's eyes. "I would never give up on you! I lo-" Link's words were cut short when something sharp pierced his chest and went clean through his back. His eyes widened and he looked at Dark.
Dark's eyes were pure black and his arm was the arm of the kibishi.
"You really are gullible hero." Dark said, his voice immediately deeper. "G-Ganondorf..." Link choked, a small stream of blood leaving his lips. Ganondorf pulled the claw out of Link sharply and Link fell to the ground.
NO! Dark screamed. He saw Ganondorf switch his body to its formal self and use it to disarm Link, but had no power to stop him. He grew angry as he pressed against Ganondorf's mind, desperate to regain control of his body.
"Give up boy." Ganondorf said out loud to Dark. "You will never win. Once the hero dies, it is all over." He laughed loudly.
Agitha flew by the entrance on her golden butterfly and glanced towards the shrine. She gasped when she saw Link laying on the ground, blood staining his tunic.
"LINK!" She screamed. Her frantic mood made the golden butterfly disappear as she scrambled towards him. Large Kibishi fell from the trees and blocked the entrance.
Dark could hear frantic screams from Agitha, and shortly after, yells from the others as they tried to fight their way through the Kibishi to Link.
Dark felt his heart stop as he stared at Link through his possessed eyes. He felt everything he had tried to accomplish to become good, just fly out the window. He could not lose the one person he cared about. The one person who actually saw the good in him. Dark felt pain in his heart and felt his body fill with adrenaline. No one ever loved me for my dark powers, but that doesn't mean I cannot use them for good. I can't let him hurt the person I love; the only person who truly loved me back. Dark stood up in the dark room of his mind and closed his eyes.
How could you... Dark thought, pushing himself even more against Ganondorf. Ganondorf simply laughed at this and walked towards the hero. "You will thank me for this one day Dark. He was corrupting you." Ganondorf gave a sly smile as he raised his Kibishi arm and extended a sharp claw start downward towards Link.
Dark suddenly snapped. DON' YOU DARE TOUCH HIM! Dark screamed, using renewed strength to shove at Ganondorf. Suddenly shadow-like tentacles wrapped around their shared body. Both men yelled and shoved at the other, before a sudden shove forced both apart.
Ganondorf sat up, and looked down. He was in his Kibishi form. He growled and looked up and gaped. Sitting a few feet away from him, dazed, was Dark. Dark shook his head and grabbed his forehead. "Oww... What the hell?" Dark groaned, he looked up and noticed the Kibishi. "Whoa!" Dark scrambled to his feet and glared at it. "Who are you?"
"How dare you speak to me like that!" The Kibishi roared, his voice the same as Ganondorf's. Dark gasped. "Ganon? What? I took my body back? But how is this possible?"
"Because of me, of course." A voice said. Both men turned sharply towards the entrance and saw a slim man standing next to two large Kibishi. He had long black hair tied back and wore a dark black suit. The mysterious man had his arms behind his back as he walked forward; the Kibishi following him like dogs.
"Who are you?" Ganondorf spat. "You may know me as Shijemu." The man said, bowing slightly.
"The gem?" Both men gasped in unison. Shijemu gave them a sly smile. "The one and only."
"What the devil is going on?" Ganondorf growled, standing up on all fours and growling at the man.
"Now now dear king, no need to get riled up. I was simply doing what I felt was right." Shijemu said.
"And what would that be?" Dark questioned. Shijemu looked at him, dark glowing eyes shining. "Helping you of course." Shijemu then turned to Ganondorf. "You see, while I myself may not be a good person for turning people into those wretched forms, I also knew that you ruling Hyrule would be a very grave mistake. When you asked me to turn Dark's body into a Kibishi, I did; but, I also used my magic to create a separation spell. A spell that would only activate when Dark accepted who he was and his powers and decided to truly fight against you."
"WHAT?" Ganondorf roared. He took a step towards Shijemu but instantly the two huge Kibishi moved in front of Shijemu and growled menacingly at Ganondorf.
Shijemu shook a finger at Ganondorf. "You are better off not even trying. You thought you had all the power to control the Kibishi didn't you? Just because I was a gem doesn't mean you suddenly had the power. I simply made sure that you felt like you did."
Dark could only stare in shock and disbelief. Ganondorf was shaking with rage, but made no more attempts to get closer. Shijemu turned to Dark. "As I told you before, you are stronger than you think. You have accepted your power and was able to break free. Now, use that power and defeat Ganondorf and save your love!"
Dark narrowed his eyes and nodded. "Understood." He turned towards Ganondorf and raised a hand, creating a dark shadow replica of the master sword and pointing it at Ganondorf. "I WILL kill you once and for all! You will not have control over me anymore!" He growled. Ganondorf twisted his kibishi body to turn and look at Dark. His large wolf-like muzzle baring its large teeth threateningly.
"You dare turn on your king?"
"You are not my king anymore!"
Shijemu watched the two in silence, before turning and snapping his fingers. He walked through the entrance and the two large Kibishi blocked the front. Shijemu then called out to the remaining Kibishi fighting the other heroes and stopped them.
"Who are you?" Auru asked gruffly, placing his cannon on his shoulder. "Not to worry my friends, Dark will handle the king and save the hero. You all are not to interfer, understood? Dark must accept the darkness inside himself if he is ever going to be able to save himself and Link."
The team looked at each other before Telma sighed. "Alright well I doubt we are going to be able to fight you and the new 10 Kibishi you brought along with you. We will wait."
The team collapsed to the ground exhausted, except for Aura and Ashei.
"I guess we have no choice." Ashei scowled.
"Are you dressed like a butler?" Agitha asked, sitting down on a log. Shijemu gave her a dazzling smile. "It is the form I wished to take during my time here. Would you all care for some tea?"
"Seriously?" Auru asked questionably; at the same time Shad asked, "What kind?"
Everyone looked at Shad, who just shrugged. "I'm thirsty!"
"You tried to take everything from me. I WILL kill you Ganondorf!" Dark yelled, moving towards Link and grabbing his shield. The sun had set during this time, and the moon shined a soft moonlight on the small forest room. Shadows appeared where the trees let no light through.
"You think you can kill me? Don't make me laugh boy! You were never able to get your body back the whole time I had it. What makes you think you can defeat me now?" Ganondorf paced in a half circle, watching Dark intensely.
"Because I have accepted the darkness inside me and instead of using it for evil, I will vanquish the evil and use it for good! To protect the one I love!" Dark hissed.
Ganondorf laughed. "You will risk your life for a boy? For a HERO no less? You are a loser and will always be a pathetic worthless piece of crap."
Dark gritted his teeth. The air around Dark started to turn dark as sudden dark tentacles seeped out of his shadow and twisted around his body.
"I will use it to defeat you! Enough talk! Time kill you!" Dark yelled. The shadow tentacles shot towards Ganondorf.
Ganondorf roared and slashed at the shadows, ripping them apart only to have more stretch towards him. A few latched onto his legs and tugged harshly, making Ganondorf fall. He shook his muzzle and glared towards Dark, who had taken the opportunity to rush forward.
With his sword raised, Dark let out a yell as he slashed the sword down on Ganondorf's head. Ganondorf quickly twisted his body so the sword scratched his arm instead of his head. He lashed his tail forward and hit Dark hard on his side; making him tumble to the ground harshly.
Dark held his side and gasped at the pain. Ganondorf stood up and slashed his kibishi claws down towards Dark. Dark quickly shifted into his wolf form and slipped out of the way. Ganondorf roared angrily.
Dark used his small body and speed to run circles around Ganondorf's large form. Ganondorf tried to turn around to catch sight of Dark, but his agile wolf body made him impossible to spot. While Dark ran around, he had his shadow-like tentacles grab again at Ganondorf's legs. Ganondorf roared and slashed at the tentacles.
While he was distracted, Dark rushed forward and tore into the Kibishi flesh, earning a yell. Before Ganondorf could turn around, he was off again, hiding in the shadows of the trees, ready to strick again.
Ganondorf realized he was defenseless. He no longer had control of the other kibishi, and Dark was too small to be seen. He grew into an absolute rage as he ran forward, tearing at the trees.
Dark's eyes widened. He is going to destroy this place in order to find me! Dark barked and came out of his hiding place. Ganondorf twisted around and roared; a feral look in his eyes.
Ganondorf rushed towards Dark on all fours; the ground shaking hard. At the last minute, Dark rushed out of the way, but was not fast enough. Ganondorf predicted his move and moved to punch Dark in the gut. Dark yelped and went flying into a tree. He hit it hard and fell to the ground. Dark struggled to get to his feet, but felt the strength draining from his bruised body.
Ganondorf chuckled evilly. "I told you it was no use boy, I will ALWAYS win. You can never stop me."
He walked over to Dark's body and raised his claws. "It's over. You lose." And with that, Ganondorf stuck his claws through Dark. The Wolf yelped before becoming silent.
He grinned as he pulled his claws out of Dark's lifeless body. "Finally." Ganondorf growled.
Suddenly the wolf figure of Dark vanished into shadows. Ganondorf took a step back. "W-What?"
The once wolf figure, was now a few shredded shadow tentacles. They wiggled a bit before seeping into the darkness.
Ganondorf swung his body around. "Where the hell are you Dark?" He yelled wildly. "Right here." Dark's voice replied. Ganondorf looked up and his eyes widened. Dark had been hiding in the trees. He jumped out and swung his sword over his head. "It's over Ganondorf!" He screamed as he landed on Ganondorf's large kibishi shoulders and thrust his sword downward, shoving it into Ganondorf's skull.
Ganondorf let out a yell before his body started to turned to stone. "Cu-rse... y-you..." Ganondorf said in broken words, before his body completely turned to stone and then broke into a million pieces.
Dark landed on his hands and knees and gasped, dropping his sword as it disappeared.
"I.. won..." Dark breathed. After a few seconds, Dark turned and crawled over to Link. He sat on his butt as he pulled Link's head into his lap. "Link... please, say something." Dark begged, tears filling his eyes.
Link moved slightly and opened his eyes. "D-Dark? Y-your ok?" He gasped, reaching up and touching Dark's face softly. "Link..." Dark moaned, his voice breaking as he hugged Link's head softly. "I-I'm so g-glad you're ok..."
Link gave him a soft smile. "Don't worry about me.. I am tougher than I look."
Both men hugged each other as best they could in their positions, tears filling their eyes. The remaining Kibishi moved and let the group enter the shrine. Shijemu gave a small smile before disappearing in the night, along with the kibishi.
Everyone rushed inside and cried in joy at the reunion of the group and the fact that Link and Dark were both alright.
Three Months Later
"Link! We are so glad you are finally better!" Agitha cheered. Link walked into Telma's bar after being held at the hospital for Three months. There was desert, drinks, and food spread out along the bar. Everyone who helped Link was in the bar, save for one person; Dark. Link smiled and greeted everyone. He practically got tackled by an excited Agitha, who he smiled at fondly and hugged back.
Telma handed him a drink and everyone socialized for a bit. "So Link, where is Dark?" Aura asked.
"Probably sleeping. He never left my side the entire time I was in the hospital. I am sure he is dead tired by now." Link replied. Auru laughed and gulped down the rest of his drink. "Another round Telma?" He hooted. "Anymore acohol and you will destroy my bar like you almost did last time!" Telma shouted back. Auru pouted. "You are no fun!" Link laughed at both of them before the door to the bar opened. He turned around and saw Dark. Dark looked tired but gave Link a happy smile. "I am so glad to see you are alright."
Link walked toward him and hugged him tightly. "You left with me from the hospital." He teased. Dark smiled. "True but seeing you standing alive and well, makes my heart almost burst with happiness."
Link blushed. "Stop saying such mushy things! It isn't like you Dark." Dark laughed. "True but I can't help it when I am with you." Link glanced down and noticed a small box in Dark's hand. "What's that?" He asked. Dark just smiled. "You will see."
The two shared a soft kiss before turning and having a small party with the group. Night hit the town and the group disbanded. Dark and Link walked out of the town to where Agitha would often be in the daytime. They both sat down on a bench and sat in silence for a few minutes.
"Dark.. you"
"Link.. I."
Both laughed. "You first." Link replied. Dark smiled. "Link, my whole life, I felt like my only purpose was trying to destroy you. Ganondorf had put it in my head that my life was all about killing you. You helped me realize that my life was about more than that. We have been through a lot these past few days, and I am so glad that it is all finally over. Link, I love you, and I hope that you will spend the rest of your life with me." Dark smiled. Link had the reddest face ever seen on a person and turned away. Dark instantly took this as rejection and his face fell.
Link turned back to Dark and kissed him deeply. Dark gasped in the kiss but quickly closed his eyes and pulled Link closer. After a moment the two pulled away breathless and Dark noticed tears dripping from Link's eyes. "Link? What's wrong?"
Link wiped them away with the back of his hands and laughed. "I am just so happy. I love you so much Dark." Dark's smile grew bigger. "I am so glad, because I have a question to ask you."
"Anything." Link said quickly. Dark got up and moved in front of Link. He got down on one knee and pulled out the box. Link's heart jumped into his throat as Dark opened the box; revealing a plain golden ring. "Will you marry me Link?" Dark asked, a hopeful look in his eyes.
Link broke into sobs as he nodded hard. "Yes! A m-million times yes!" He choked. Dark stood up and embraced Link. The two held each other for the first time that night as their lives grew even better; for they would live it together.
So did everyone like? Finally finished it, even though it took me like 2 months to get the final chapter done xD Sorry folks!
Anyway, i do not own any of the Legend of Zelda characters, blah blah blah. I DO own the Kibishi and Shijemu, since they are both characters i created for the story :P
Thanks for reading!
