A/N: Okay, I guess I lied again. I have a bad habit of doing that sometimes, I suppose. I have no idea what purpose this chapter serves, except maybe as a bit of filler. I still haven't decided where I want to go next with Link and them. Oh well, I'll decide before long. If you have any ideas, just let me know. Thanks to all of you who are reviewing. Anyway, enjoy.
The man known as Ganondorf, although in his own opinion, he had long ago surpassed the title of man, impatiently drummed his fingers on the cold stone of his obsidian throne, awaiting news of the whereabouts of that upstart "Hero" and the other thorn in his side, the Princess Zelda. With his other hand, he stroked the pommel of the blade that rested beside him.
The Nemesis Sword. He was still rather proud of it, and slightly angry that he had never thought of it before. With power equal to that of that accursed sword, the "so-called" Master Sword, it neatly severed the effect that the Master Sword exerted on the world, which allowed his power to grow, although at an infuriating trickle.
At least, until that blasted child showed up. Ganondorf's yellow eyes twitched with rage. Now that he had freed one of the sages, it would be impossible to reclaim it. The only reason he had been able to kill them was the element of surprise. But, if freed, they wouldn't be caught unaware again. Even if their bodies had perished, their souls lived on.
Ganondorf sighed, running his hand through his blood-red hair. He could not remember being so tired in a long, long time. The loss of power, even such a slight loss, left him drained and exhausted, wishing for nothing more than a warm bed.
But he could not go to bed just yet. He still had reports to go over, and he was still waiting on that scout to return. So much to do, so much.
The bleached bone doors of his throne room screamed as the scout he had sent to find the pair stuck his head in nervously and slowly walked across the onyx tiles to kneel before Ganondorf.
"Well?" Ganondorf asked eagerly, a maniacal light coming to his eyes, "Speak, man." The scout stood and adjusted his chain mail absently.
"I, uh, found them, my liege," he said uneasily. Ganondorf noticed this unease and narrowed his menacing eyes.
" There's something more, isn't there?" Ganondorf asked quietly.
" They saw me, and knew immediately who I was," the scout answered, "The lady, the Princess Zelda, wanted to kill me, but the man with her wouldn't let her. Said something about how we shouldn't stoop to…" he stopped, looking at Ganondorf in terror.
"Stoop to my level, huh?" Ganondorf finished for him, dark amusement in his voice, " I figured as such. Where were they at, my servant?"
" Kakariko Village, my liege," he answered, " In the inn known as the House of Impa."
" Goddesses, I love irony," Ganondorf chuckled malevolently, " The house of one of the most important figures in Hylian history is now an inn. Capitalism at its best, wouldn't you say?" The scout, unsure of how to reply, just nodded his head.
"My liege, if I may ask, what do you plan to do next?" the scout asked, " I live to serve you anyway I can." Ganondorf looked at him for a long few minutes before replying.
" You are eager in your treason to your princess," he said quietly, " While that served me quite well, it leaves me with doubts as to your sincerity. Once a traitor, always a traitor, as it were. Can I trust you to perform any task for me?"
" Of course, you can," the scout said fervently, " My life is yours."
" And so it will be," Ganondorf said, " Your life has been useful to me so far, but I believe that your death will serve me far better."
" Wha-" the scout began to exclaim before an energy blast slammed into his chest. The newly made corpse crashed to the floor with a loud thump. Ganondorf rose from his throne and drew the Nemesis Sword, the black blade shimmering in the candlelight. He grasped the crimson hilt firmly and stuck it in the dead center of the corpse's torso.
Ganondorf drew deeply from the Triforce of Power and sent the power coursing through the sword and into the cadaver of the scout. For several minutes, Ganondorf sent power surging through the Nemesis Sword and into his newest creation.
When he was done, Ganondorf sheathed the sword and collapsed into his throne. He was panting with exertion, and sweat dripped from his olive-tinged skin. After resting for several minutes, Ganondorf drew once more from the Triforce and spoke.
" Arise and serve your master," he commanded, fist raised, Triforce glowing its gentle golden glow. The being sighed and got on its feet.
The scout's body had been completely reshaped. It stood at an impressive six feet, with fairly emphasized muscles as well as pointed ears that weren't there earlier. But those weren't the most radical changes to it.
It's body was completely black. It's skin, clothing, and hair all had the same exact dark hue to them, with slightly darker lines where clothing ended and skin began. It's eyes, unlike its body, were of the same blood-red as the hilt of the Nemesis Sword.
" Well met, my liege," it said in a deep, baritone voice, bowing its head slightly
" Well met, Dark Link," Ganondorf replied, bowing his head slightly as well.
" What would you have me do?" Dark Link asked, " You have not summoned me in centuries, so I am unaware of present happenings."
" You are aware of your opposite," Ganondorf said. It was not a question. The being's eyes burned with hate at the mention of the Hero.
" Not the current one," it answered, " but they're all the same, so there's really not much to know. Is he to be killed?"
"No, he has already began the purification of the temples, there's no point in stopping him. He will draw the Master Sword like he usually does after he finishes with the temples. If you can kill him then, do it. However, do not kill Zelda. I have plans for her. Bring his body with you, I can extract the Triforce from him that way."
" What would you have me do until then?" it asked. Ganondorf smiled.
" Find his weakness. Do not let yourself be seen. Follow in the shadows. Report back to me when he reaches the final temple. Are you orders clear?"
Dark Link smiled darkly, " Crystal."
"Then, go, and know that my power is with you." Dark Link bowed, and quietly faded in the shadows.
Ganondorf leaned backward, hands resting behind his head. Outside, the thunder rumbled in a malevolent chuckle and Ganondorf joined it.
He looked around him ,then stood up and walked over to the entrance to his bed chambers. The reports could wait, and Ganondorf always enjoyed drifting off to sleep listening to nature's dark music.
A/N: Okay, apparently I did more in this chapter than I had planned on. I wasn't even planning on including Dark Link in this story, and yet the idea just came to me. It's amazing what you can come up with out of the blue lol. Anyway, R&R and peace be with you all.