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To Spiritual Stone: I think I misinterpreted what you said. And I replied to hastily and on a bad day too. I was in a bad mood and I think I came across like a jerk. I'm sorry.

The Story of a Shadow

Chapter XI

The Consequences of Love

Dark moaned as he felt the cooling sensation of water drip on his forehead and ran down his face. Slowly he opened his eyes, which felt as heavy as boulders. The room he was in was dark and the only source of light was a few torches lit around the room. His senses increased more and he noticed his hands were chained above his head against a wall. He also had chains on his ankles and he was sitting on his knees. His right shoulder was in intense pain and was still bleeding. Dark wondered how much of his shadow blood he had.

"I thought you died." came a meek voice and Dark jumped a little. He turned his head to where the voice was coming from and saw Malon in a corner, her hands were chained as well but she could let them rest in her lap and she was sitting on the ground, unlike Dark, who had to sit on his knees. Her ankles were chained together as well.

Dark snorted a laugh "It takes more then that to kill me." There was a moment of silence and Dark began to wonder if he should apologize for his actions so many days ago. But then Malon spoke again, her voice was quiet and not the bold and cheerful tone he was used to.

"we're going to die anyway." She said, trying to keep the tears at bay.

"Don't say that. I'll think of something."

Malon snorted "Right. You can't do anything but attack helpless people."

Dark said nothing

"And look at you! you're in no shape to battle someone so strong, you're a mess!"

"I'll be fine!"

"No you wont!" Shouted Malon and Dark smiled, the life peeking into his eyes.

"There's the Malon I know." Malon snorted again and then there was another period of silence. Then, in a small whisper that Dark almost didn't catch Malon said,

"Thank you."

Dark looked back over at the girl. "Thank you? For what?"

Her voice was still small, but it was not a whisper "For coming to my rescue." Dark couldn't say anything but only gaped at the ranch girl. His heart started to pound faster as he tried desperately to think of something smart to say.

'come on, Dark' He thought to himself 'Say something!' But Malon again cut him to the quick.

"What are you?" she blurted out and Dark laughed slightly.

"What do you mean?" He asked innocently

"You know what I mean. I'm not blind, that wasn't blood pouring from you shoulder." Dark sighed, how could he tell her what he was? There was no way she was going to believe him.

"Malon. There is a reason you thought I looked like Link." Malon kept silent and Dark decided to continue.

"It's because I'm Link, or rather a part of him." He did not try to hide the pain in his words. "When Link pulled the master sword from the Temple of Time-"

"the Temple of Time? That place is closed off. No one can get in."

Then Dark remembered that Malon would know nothing if Zelda had taken Link back in time. Ganon would not be remembered by anyone except Zelda and Link. And himself, of course.

"Malon? Something happened seven years ago that you know nothing about."

"Dark, I think those wounds are going to your head."

"No, Malon…. Ahh, never mind…." He looked away from her. How could he tell her of something that never happened in this time? She would never believe him.

There was a long silence and Dark was feeling the hopelessness of their situation. Then something that Dark did not expect happened. Malon began to sing. She started to hum at first, like she did at the ranch. That calming melody she had hummed so many times. But then she began to sing it. Dark was lost in the words and the crispness of her voice, it sounded like the goddesses and Dark was hypnotized by the song

In a world, where no one wins,

in a world of pain,

that's were we, find the cheer, find hope here,

so small, but so near, all we can do is look,

and when we find it, we can see

Nothing is as bad as it seems,

so we will conquer the pain,

we can go on if all hope is lost,

we will find comfort again.

If you feel, there's no hope,

come to my memory, you can, find me here,

find me my dear, I will help, I will sing,

I will give you peace,

if you just look for, my memory.

When Malon had finished Dark was almost asleep.

"That was beautiful." He gaped

"My mother used to sing it to me when I was little. She said to sing it whenever I was lonely, or afraid."

Dark had nothing to say, he knew he couldn't do anything to comfort her. So he just hung there, waiting.

Suddenly there was a loud crash. Malon screamed as part of the wall next to her exploded.

"YEAH, BABY! LOOK WHAT DADDY CAN DO!" The voice came from just outside the prison and when the smoke cleared Dark saw Link grinning ear to ear with one hand on his hip. Next to him was Sheik who was a little less excited then Link.

"What are you doing here?" Asked Dark

"Ze..er, I mean Sheik was watching everything and when he saw you get your butt kicked we came to help."

"Uh, thanks. I think."

Sheik walked over to Dark and started to unlock his chains while Link unlocked Malon's. Dark sat up with the help of Sheik and found it hard to stand. Things were blurry and he felt nauseous.

"Are you ok?" Asked a concerned Sheik. Dark nodded

"I'll be fine."

Link had helped Malon up and was heading out the opening that he made and called to them.

"Come on Zelda! Hurry up!"

Dark looked at Sheik and he-or she- slapped her forehead.

"Way to go, Link." Said His fairy companion, Navi. Link shrugged his shoulders.

"Zelda?" exclaimed Dark "You're Zelda?"

"Yes…"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"What difference does it make!" argued the princess.

"Look, guys," interrupted Malon who was now next to Dark "I think we have more important thing to worry about." She pointed to the ceiling. Dark heard the footsteps of a few pirates and guessed they had heard the explosion.

"She's right, we need to go." Said Dark. Link lead the way followed by Malon and Sheik. Dark was last and when he tried to run he nearly crumpled to the floor, his leg hurt so much. Sheik looked back at Dark, who was coming very slowly.

"Come on, Dark!" she ordered and Dark looked at her gravely

"Go princess! I'll hold them off. Just get Malon out of here!" Zelda frowned and sadness crossed her brow.

"Dark…."

"Just go!" He shouted and she hesitated then tossed him two small daggers and ran to catch up with Link.

"Ready, Dark?" he said to himself as he grabbed the daggers. Guards tramples down the stairs and when they saw Dark they did not hesitate to attack.

Dark had a hard time defending himself. He felt so weak. But he knew his purpose was not to win it was to buy Link, Malon and the princess the time they needed to get away. After all, he had brought them here. Didn't he deserve to die? Dark thought it was funny how he switched sides so quickly. Darn Malon, always messing with his head.

The pirates swarmed around him and Dark was now just swinging the daggers carelessly, hitting whoever got in the way. Then one of the pirates kicked him in the back, he fell forward to another pirate who was holding a sword. Dark could not stop himself and the sword pierced through his stomach. He did not scream and only inhaled silently, each breath sharp and painful. Then once again, his world went black.

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Haha. Dark passes out a lot. I hate that feeling right before you pass out. sorry random thought. ANYWAY sorry of the overly corny song . But I couldn't resist! Review please!