"Zelda I love you, please don't worry. The Goddesses are here for me. Remember love, I will always cherish you above all."
Dead, and I killed him. The magic I conjured, the words I spoke, the world I love, they all killed him. Before his eyes closed for the final time, I could see his heart-wrenching emotions. He looked at me with those crimson eyes so excited and yet perfectly serene. Of course Dark would be happy while dying. He let out a deep breath, and then his eyes stared blankly ahead. The life slowly draining out of them. Shit, Dark was dead. What could I do but continue? The fate of my kingdom rest not entirely on my shoulders, but was still my responsibility. I had to something more to help, Dark had done his part, and the hero was marching toward the fateful fight even as I stared at the crimson eyes of my dead lover. I could not look away from those eyes, nor could I relinquish my grip on Dark's black tunic. My fists where clenched, the pale of my skin a sharp contrast to the dark material of the tunic.
Moving my hand to brush back my hair I found my cheeks were wet. Using the sleeve of my shirt I dried my eyes, though the never ending flow of tears made it quite pointless. The tears had started so quietly I had not even noticed them. The droplets of water raced down my cheeks, combining to form a small rivulet off my chin. I let my body grieve though it seems my mind had still not even begun to comprehend. A chilling, heavy feeling settled into my chest. Putting an invisible pressure on my lungs. My throat burned in pain, rebelling against this means to the end of tyranny. I sullenly sat staring blankly at the hilt of Dark's sword. How did life go on from here? Never again would I hear his pure voice, watch him attempt the tame the knarled mess of black hair that donned his head. Those same black locks that swept over his face now, barely covering one of his two crimson eyes.
The heaviness in my chest expanded to include my stomach, which became like a stone lodged deep in my gut. The leaden feeling spread through my body, stealing the movement from my limbs. In response I slowly forced myself to stand, knowing I had to go on. I had to do my part. I listlessly pulled some spare rupees from my pocket and found a matching pair of red rupees, carefully closing the crimson globes that belonged to my love. I crossed his arms over his chest, pulling his ebony blade out of its scabbard I started to chant. It was the sacred rights of the dead, to purify ones soul on its way to the Goddesses' Realm. I sang each note purely, though my voice often cracked in sorrow. I began to weave a simple spell in my mind, lacing the notes I sang around each other to form a layer of protection over Dark. "When this is over I promise I will come back." A faint purple aura surrounded Dark; I swung the blade in a high arc and slammed the sword, point first, into the soft dry soil. Whispering the last words of the spell and sealing it with a blade, creating one of the strongest protection spells known to Hyrule. Dark would be safe, even if not another soul in this world was.
I backed away from the magical sarcophagi, I tried to tear my gaze away from his serene face, but failed. Finally I broke my gaze by closing my eyes. One last tear slipping beyond my lashes to roll down my cheek, following the path of its brethren. The final tear slipped of the bottom of my chin, falling with a silent crash onto the stones below. Before I lost the courage to leave, I ripped myself away from my love, and forced my body out in to the bright sunshine of the day. I began to stumble back towards the castle; somehow nothing looked the same as it had on the way here. I kept fumbling through the scraggly bushes of Hyrule field, but my destination got no closer. I tried to get a look at the castle but the trees ahead blocked my view.
I stumbled again and reached out to catch myself on a branch; it cracked with a loud creak and fell next to me. I followed the branch to the ground, ending face down in a clump of grass. As I pulled myself to my feet my confidence faltered. What was I doing, I had no chance of getting there in time to help destroy Ganon. My body begged me to lie in the grass and just forget the world. Forget my responsibility, forget this damned kingdom, forget that Dark was gone. The image of the life draining from his beautiful red eyes came unbidden into my mind. A sob rose in my throat but I held it down, knowing I had no time for that now. I could feel the hero near here. I had to be there, I had to do my part. Before taking a step further I stripped my clothing and changed into my long forgotten royal attire. I carefully put away my other clothes, knowing I would want to see them again. I pulled the soft silk dress over my head. Letting the dress fall into place I felt the magic charms in the fabric come to life, I clipped the decorative armor in place and pushed my hair back with the strange tiara that marked the next in line for the throne.
I slipped the soft brown boots over my leggings and finished the appearance with my long white gloves. Before heading out I straightened the banner and smoothed the crumpled silk. Though I wanted nothing more than to spend the rest of my life on this small patch of grass I got up and started out towards the castle again. I quickened my pace, the sense that something would go wrong any minute, the feeling only became more intense the closer I got. The pressure on my chest was just as heavy as before, but my duty to my kingdom helped me push towards the only goal that really matters in the end, Link beating Ganondorf. As if summoned by my thought I heard a low deep chuckle came from behind me. Spinning as quickly as possible I tripped, landing awkwardly on my back. I rolled and pulled myself into a flexible defensive stance.
"Oh Princess did you think that Dark was the only trick up my sleeve? Now that you eliminated him I am done for? It doesn't work like that missy, I am still more powerful then you could ever wish to be." His voice was a dangerous growl, low and menacing.
"I did not eliminate him! Not on purpose." I may have killed Dark, but never on purpose. How dare he suggest that?
"Your sacred magic burnt him alive. You killed him. I felt his life slowly bleed out as you ripped our connections apart. What did you think you could outsmart me that quickly? I created a spell that could only be overridden by light magic, the one thing most poisonous to Dark." Though he spoke with no threats he did not need to. Every word dripped power, each phrase showing me a bit more of him.
"He is from the twilight realm?" I kept the conversation focused on Dark. Hoping to learn more about the man I loved.
"In a sense." The Prince of Darkness responded without emotion. It was the lack of emotion that was getting to me. Usually Ganon yelled and raged. He was usually angry, not like this, quiet and full of remorse. I looked at him closely. His face barely gave away a single emotion, nothing, like a mask. The lack of emotion reminded me of something. It reminded me of myself right now; lost, listless, grieving. He was grieving for Dark, too. That was disturbing, this monster had feelings?
"Now quit your questions girl, you serve a higher purpose today. You will participate in the demise of your on kingdom whether you wish to or not." The look in his eyes changed, he was no longer willing to let me talk. With a startled scream I began to run. His magic swept me up, throwing me to the ground. I felt my head hit something hard. My blood pounded in my ears as my vision went hazy. The last thing I saw was the large calloused hand of my enemy reach to drag me back to his fortress.
I knocked her against the ground, using my magic to make sure she was knocked out. With one arm I grabbed a hand full of her hair and dragged her towards me. As I slung her over my shoulder a surge of hatred ran through me. She killed him. She lured him out here to murder him. Did she know how my powers tied to his? Or was this simply spiteful murder? It's all right Dark; I will get revenge for your death. I had special plans for the sweet princess. She may have killed off my best trump card so I guess she would have to take his place. The Hero was approaching so I pulled on my magic, transporting us to the castle. I dropped the princess to the ground, smiling as she crumpled into a ball on the floor.
With each beat of my heart I felt him getting closer. The Hero and his little pet princess would be here any moment. I took a deep breath and prepared myself. I wished for the steely confidence I once had, but the Hero had beaten me once hadn't he? This one was at least as good as him, if not better. I will prevail this time, I have to. This was my redemption, to prove to the words that I was a power to be reckoned with. Before he got here I had to set up our newest decoration. I manipulated my magic to place Zelda high above, dangling within the center of a depiction of the Triforce. I had just gotten ready to wait for my adversary when his green capped head stepped into the room, the twili brat floating alongside. They glanced up at Zelda in bewilderment. Link noticed me and almost charged; only a gentle warning from his companion stopped him. I glared across the room at my most legendary enemy and sighed. No matter what the outcome, today would be a long day.
"Welcome to my caste." I greeted them with a sinister smile from my throne. The Hero glared at me with a fierce intensity. Even I could not meet that stare, choosing instead to focus on his companion. The Twili princess was still stuck in the pathetic form Zant had trapped her in. It was amazing how pitiful their magic could be, she wasn't even able to break such a simple curse yet?
"So you're... Ganondorf." The Princess of Twilight spoke my name as if it were a horrendous insult. I took a moment to stand, the accursed blade of the sages in my left hand. "I've been dying to meet you." She continued with dripping sarcasm. It was going to be fun to see how she and the hero would respond to their next opponent. I cracked a smile as I thought of how Link's moralities would hate to lay even the lightest finger against his sworn liege, the princess Zelda.
Zelda opened her eyes and laughed. The deep manly laugh resounded loudly; ringing in my ears long after the sound was gone. Her dead eyes and cruelly twisted lips told me what had happened, Ganondorf had possessed the Princess. His expressions twisted her fair features. An invisible force threw Midna across the room in a high arc. I began to rush to her when Ganon quickly erected a barrier around the room. I turned to face Zelda, her blue eyes a disturbing sickly yellow-green. "Both of you, faithless fools who would dare take up arms against the king of light and shadow..."
I shuddered as Ganondorf laughed again. The sound coming unnaturally through Zelda's thin lips. Zelda rose in the air and began to collect magic at her blade's tip. I then realized that in order to hurt Ganon I would have to attack Zelda, my liege. What if I killed her in the process? Just as I began to falter I hear Midna shouting through the barrier. Looking over I saw the red and orange of Midna's eye wide in terror.
"I know it unnerving, but remember that's not Zelda in there. For all we know she is still dead. Even if that is her you know she would want you to not pause, even once. If you have the chance, take it Hero." Her sweet voice reassuring me in my moment of loss. I nodded to my partner of the last moment and faced my foe. My grip now firm, and the conviction behind it even more so. No matter what the obstacle, I would beat Ganon. Ganon's Puppet threw a ball of magic at me only to have it slapped back at her with the flat of my blade. The energy hit her and knocked her back a dozen feet. The pure light energy coursed through her cursed veins, the power of the blast threatening Ganon's hold on her. Moments later she was up again, raising another ball of magic behind her. As I looked at Zelda's dead eyes, all life stolen by Ganon's will being imposed on her. I knew as I starred at her, that today would indeed be a long day, no matter how it ended.
She raised her sword almost daintily; the ground below me began to glow with a terrifying golden light. I jumped to the side as a golden triforce of terrifying pain shot up from the floor. I took a quick breath of relief before taking up a defensive stance once again.
Zelda circled him in the air, Ganon searching for a weak point in the my defenses. I kept my eyes trained on my liege's form, waiting for my enemy to make a move. Her sword raised quickly, a demonic giggle escaping her mouth. The light ball came quickly; I swung my blade at the last moment. With a flash of light the master sword deflected the ball of energy. It flung back at the other two holders of the triforce, before another neat block that sent it flying back at the Hero. The holder of courage sent it once again soaring through the air towards its makers. A simple backhanded blow sent it plummeting back toward the boy in green.
I was expecting her to catch that blow, as it arced through the air I released pent up energy and spun out against the golden ball of light. My blow landed perfectly and sent it careening speedily at both my foe and liege. Before the Prince of Darkness could react the ball hit Zelda in the abdomen, being absorbed easily into her body. The energy raced through her, horribly ripping at her body. With a manly grunt she shook off the hit, and began to circle Link slowly.
I watched her sword arm carefully, waiting for a sign of attack. She raised her sword and the ground began to glow, instinctively I dove the right just before released the spell. The crackle of magic in the air burnt my nose hairs. Her next arm raised once again cause the ground to glow. I easily dodged the now routine attack.
With a cackle Ganon's puppet raised her sword arm again and tossed a ball of light toward the Hero of Hyrule. Once again they hit the ball of energy between the holders of the triforce. Finally it smashed into Zelda's left leg. The energy ripped at her, it seemed to finally have an effect. She hit the floor as the energy finally dissipated. Now that the barrier had fallen Midna rose gracefully into the air. Her imp for twitching in delight as she felt the energy of the Dark Interlopers flood through her. Its magic was so different from that of the Goddess yet it worked with the sliver of Zelda within the twili princess. It was opposite yet somehow derived from the essence of the gods.
The pieces of the fused shadow combined around the small imp and her form melted and grew with the flood of power. The gelatinous form of the twili pulsed with magic and power like a heartbeat. With sudden force the arms that extended from Midna attacked possessed Zelda. She handled Zelda's form with the utmost care while using the shadow magic of the fused shadows to push Ganon's influence from the Princess. Midna left the princess unconscious on her throne. I spun around to watch Ganon's spirit reforming into what was coming to look like something a lot bigger than his human form. Midna appeared just next to me, she leaned against my shoulder and we shared a look of friendly comfort before our smiles turned sinister as we turned to face our foe together. It was indeed going to be a long day for all of the Goddesses' Chosen.
A/N-
Going over this I realize I had a lot of tense changing. Gah *facepalms* I think I fixed it all. Its somewhat readable now. I hope you enjoyed this addition to the story.