Smell of Death

There was a deadly silence between them: Midna, Link and two women who were standing on the doorstep. Link stared at Lami, caught in a state of pure shock. That was definately the same woman who adopted him many years ago, then she had died and disappeared from his life. But now she stood in front of him like nothing had happened, and she was a twili now. Had she really betrayed him all these years? Lami noticed Link's confusion and smiled mischievously at him, extending her arms towards him. ''Now Link... Good boy. Will you bring the princess here now, she has a dinner to attend to...''

Both Midna and the other woman looked at her as if she was crazy. Link's face hardened and he pulled Midna closer to the window and pointed his sword at her while retreating. Lami laughed a little when she figured out his intention. ''I would not do that... We have already called some guards under that window. There's no escape for you.''

''Miss lami... You were like my own mother but...'' Link mumbled.

''Mother?'' Midna gasped.

Link ignored Midna, continuing, ''...but if you're working for that bastard, you're my enemy. It's hard to believe that your death was fake. I was so sad back then.''

''Of course. My life is much better now. After master Seth took me away from Ordon, I became the highest ranked apprentice of his kindgom. Why should I even recall about my old life with a brat like you'', She said and stepped forward, taking out her elegant knife, ''You have two choices, Link: you can join us and serve master Seth or you can die and let us extract your trioforce from you.''

''You won't be getting anything from me; not Midna, my services or my trioforce. I exist to protect this land and people in it. I also exist to protect the twilight from crazy people like you'', Link said and got ready to face his adoptive mother. ''I am hero of twilight.''

Lami let out a loud cry and darted towards the green clad young man who had once been her son. He put his shield quickly between himself and attacking Lami. She tried to get past the shield by attacking from different angle but Link lashed out at her, forcing her to dodge. She jumped further away from him. ''You've become such a bad boy, Link. Why can't you just accept your fate and join us, I wonder? There's no way that normal light dwellers could win against our advanced weapons and power.'' Link just scowled. He couldn't believe that this dark woman was indeed his precious, kind and beautiful adoptive mother. She had gone through a big change. Link couldn't help but to wonder what had happened to her on that fateful day ten years ago. Lami sighed when she didn't get anything any answer from link aside from that expression. She rushed to him, her knife ready to stab his shoulder. He managed to throw her off with his sword and slashed her shoulder as a result. Blood seeped through her clothes but she didn't even wince. She stared at Link, breathing heavily.

Link's attention turned back on Midna. While he was fighting, she had had a conversation with the other woman. She didn't seem to be eager to fight, but they shouldn't underestimate her. The staff she was holding made her look like a very tough and dangerous opponent. But he was relieved upon seeing that they wouldn't fight and was just talking, as if she didn't hold any evil intentions. ''I don't know anything about a stone like that! And for Zelda's sake, I wouldn't tell you devils even if I knew!'' Midna screamed suddenly. Lami resumed her furious attacks on him and he had to stop staring at Midna if he didn't want to get cut. But if they couldn't get out of here soon, they'd get arrested again. Link was running out of ideas but luckily he remembered his first time in this room; he and Midna had used the sewers to get out. That same passage was reachable on the neighbor cell.

''Midna! The sewers!'' He shouted. He managed to throw away Lami's knife and sent a bash on her abdomen. Her eyes rolled up and she fell limply on the cold floor. Her pink eyed acquaintance looked annoyed but didn't try to stop them. Her expression reflected disregard towards the unconscious girl. Link signaled Midna to come out with him and as they ran away with together, he saw how she walked next to Lami and started healing her shoulder. She didn't even attempt to stop them.

The hole was open but it wasn't as easy to get to as back then. Last time they were imp and a wolf but now Link and Midna were almost fully grown adults. They could smell the damp and filthy air of the sewers. Fortunately the floor was very slippery and they didn't have time to think before they slid down and splashed in the murky water of castle's sewers. Darn that place smelled even worse than before.

Link turned his face to see the twili girl all soaked up and dirty. He tried not to laugh but small chuckle escaped from his lips. Midna obviously notice it. ''Idiot! You can give feedback later! We have to run before the whole castle is here to arrest us!'' She yelled and swam to a ledge. Link nodded and followed her. They searched for a long time but all the possible passages were blocked. Link stopped for a break and noticed suddenly gloomy light over himself.

''Wait up Midna, look up!'' Link said and pointed at the ceiling. There was a small hole out, but it was blocked. ''Enemies are probably waiting for us at the main entrance, why don't we sneak out through some unexpected way?'' Midna walked next to him to examine the hole. ''Why not, I think I should have enough energy to blast that junk away from our way.'' She raised her hands and closed her eyes. Red energy was gathering to her hands and she was swaying slightly. Link took a hold of her shoulders to support her. She sent the ball of energy which opened the hole wide open. Some stones of the wall were conveniently outstretched so they could easily climb out.

Starry skies greeted them and the refreshing air of the Lake Hylia. ''I think we have had enough running for a while'', Link exclaimed as he climbed down the wall to reach ground. '' Why don't we find a nice place to sleep for the night and continue this disaster tomorrow, I mean you look quite worn out.'' Midna sighed, ''Yeah I think I've gotten hang of my magic again but I could use some rest. But you're the one to talk; you look absolutely horrible!'' She pointed at Link and he blushed. He fell down on the grass and closed his eyes. Before he drifted asleep he felt Midna's breath on his neck.

Author's note: Been a long time. I'll start again this story and promise I'm gonna finish it. I'm also planning on starting an ichiruki story 3