Twilight
Link and Dark are standing up both with swords in hand waiting to see who will spar with me first. I think this will be good for my descendant, because he looks as though he wants to kill me every time he sees Dark and I touch. Part of me feels like I don't have the right to be with Dark since this isn't my world, but another part of me tells me that I deserve this after what I had been through. He doesn't deserve Dark, he won't ever be worthy of him.
I shiver as rage floods through me. "Link, you're up." Link takes a step forward and I don't know why the hell I'm doing this but the feeling is coursing through my veins, is jealousy in its purest form. My blood is burning in my veins I want to end him, because if I do… then there won't be anyone in my way of keeping him. I can hear my wolf howling in my head and its aching with the same desire to kill, to shed the blood of the only thing in my way. I can feel the partial shift, I see Link take a step back as I open my eyes. It's the beast he's seeing now and I don't know if I want to hold him back.
"What are you waiting for?" Link taunts and I only smirk in response not even bothering to draw my sword. Link glares at me seeming to get irritated by my attitude and over confidence. My smirk changes to a grin as Link finally gets frustrated and lunges at me. I don't move, I watch as he lifts his sword to take a swipe at me. I pull my sword from its sheath blocking the attack easily. Links eyes widen in surprise and despite how hard he's pressing down I don't budge.
"Is that all? My turn." I grin again flashing my fangs at him, Links eyes track my movements easily but that doesn't mean he's fast enough to counter, I duck down swiping his legs from under him. I glare as he takes it in stride and goes into a one handed back flip jumping back and away from me. He stumbles on the landing but hes back in his fighting stance. His eyes are sizing me up finally seeing me as a threat I can feel my nails digging into my flesh. I don't wait for him this time I rush him making his eyes widen as he brings up his sword just in time to block me.
His movements are getting faster as our swords begin to clash over and over. The sparks of steel against steel are raining around us. I lean in close staring into his eyes but he doesn't back down, I feel the weight of his sword disappear I stumble forward as he backs away from me. We lunge at each other again this time Link swipes at my torso and I have to duck out of the way. He doesn't let me get away he lunges forward again not giving me a chance to recover and I know I don't have a chance of avoiding it. I manage to catch the blade in my hand squeezing it tightly. I can feel my blood leaking down the blade as I manage to pull it from Links now trembling hands and throw it behind me.
"Damn it Twilight!" Darks voice doesn't even register right now I want to kill the boy who has wounded me. My sword is at his throat for only a moment, right when I plan to strike my sword ricochets off of another one. I blink a couple times to see Dark standing before me fighting off my blade. I drop the sword instantly as he runs closer. He takes my hand in his staring at the wound with a worried expression.
"What is it love? It doesn't hurt that bad." He looks up at me and I can see his pupils have dilated becoming almost black in his lust. I smile softly as he leans down, I gasp quietly as his mouth latches onto the cut. The sensations are unlike anything I have ever felt in my life, part of me wonders if it is because I have mated with him. When I feel his tongue run over it my whole-body trembles with need, I have to swallow hard just to not do anything to him in the middle of this field.
"Dark!" That's Links voice… we both snap out of it staring at him. Dark licks his lips clean of my blood before looking at his hero who looks utterly disgusted.
"W-what the hell?" Dark only looks away as Links voice turns almost accusing.
"What is it to you? He can touch me as he pleases. He is my mate!" I hiss back at him my jealousy finally bubbling up. Links eyes grow wider and I can't help but smirk in satisfaction.
"Stop speaking about him as if he were an animal!" Link growls back finally having the nerve to say something.
"He is my mate! My wolf and I have already claimed him. You have no right to get into matters that don't concern you... hero." I mock seeing his hands tightly fisted at his sides.
"What do you mean you have claimed him?" I have to laugh at this because he doesn't understand what it means. Link grits his teeth as I laugh and pull Dark against me pressing a gentle kiss to his clothed shoulder. Dark doesn't fight me as my hand snakes around him to pull down his collar exposing the multiple bruises and bitemarks that litter his pale skin, but not only that our mating mark is scarred into his throat. Link sucks in a shocked breath at the marks.
"You…you hurt him!" He screams at me, I roll my eyes.
"Please… how innocent are you hero? He was begging me for these marks." Link doesn't know what to say to that anymore. He becomes quiet after hearing my words. Dark looks at him sympathetically, he leaves my arms to go to his other half and I try not to feel the sting of jealousy in my heart. He steps close to Link wrapping his arms around his hero. I sink my teeth into my tongue until I taste the bitter tang of copper. "Shhh, its okay." Dark murmurs sweetly in the hero's ear.
"You don't love me, I understand that… That's why I won't pursue you Link." He says petting Links unruly blond hair.
"You're wrong. I do love you… I love you more than anything in the world Dark! That's why I came here that's why I…" His confession brings my blood to a boil, I don't want to hear what's to come next. I grab my sword with my still bleeding hand and take off back towards town. I don't look back because I know he won't be looking at me… I'm angry because I know I can't compete with him, he's truly the other half of Darks soul while I… I lost the man I loved years ago. I feel the shift before my body changes completely.
I use the twilight to take me home for a while. I create the portal that takes me home, I stop in front of Hyrule castle looking up at it standing proudly. I transform back into my human form pushing the large doors aside that lead to the castle courtyard. It's raining out reminding me of the worse night of my life. I killed Ganon and saved Hyrule and its princess. I lost my best friend the Queen of the Twilight realm, the love of my life died in my arms. When I enter the castle, Zelda is already walking through the throne room. Her hands are gently running over the throne that now belongs to her.
"So, you've returned. What do I owe this unexpected visit to?" He voice is soft, regal she sounds every bit like the royal she is.
"I believe I have found someone to heal the wounds of my loss. But I fear that they will be taken from me." She turns to look at me those piercing eyes narrow on me curiously.
"Since when do you care about anything other than yourself?" I laugh at that while she walks around the throne to take a seat on it. I walk closer kneeling to bow down before her.
"It's him Zelda… I've found Dark…" Her eyes widen in surprise.
"How is that possible we watched him die?" I sit back on the floor looking up at her.
"I found a world within the twilight where he still exists." She seems perplexed by the idea of it.
"You say someone is trying to take him from you?" I nod looking at the ground. "While he now exists so do I… well we. He's in love with his own hero." She hums quietly taking in the information.
"It's interesting to think the goddesses are so willing to damn us over hundreds of lifetimes." I sigh softly looking back at her. "I wish I could join you to see this world but my kingdom still needs its queen… now that it is rebuilding. My advice to you… fight for what you want, because I don't believe you want to lose him ever again. You were never good using your head, so fight hard Link… Use your strength and let your pure heart guide you. I know you will make the right decision." She stands leaving her throne to crouch down in front of me placing a gentle kiss on my forehead.
"Thank you, my queen." She smiles sweetly before leaving the throne room. I head back outside to castle town, there are towns people running around trying to fix the buildings that Ganon destroyed after tearing his way through the castle. A small black puppy runs up to me wagging its tail, I smile at it reaching down to pick him up and hold him against my chest. He's got big green eyes and I feel a feint tug in my heart. I don't want to leave him here on his own. So I decide he's now my new pet.
It's strange being home after so long spent away, I decided to take the puppy with me to the arbiter grounds. I use the twilight because no one is looking at me… no one cares any longer about their hero. When me and my new companion get to the arbiter grounds I set him down on the stone platform where the mirror of twilight used to be whole. Midna destroyed it assuring herself that I would never be able to find her again. I still can't fathom why she did it but I can't say that I don't miss her.
I walk to the mirror placing a hand on the golden engraved metal fixture that once held it. I wish I had the power to fix it… the power to find her and ask for her to come back. But that wouldn't bring my Dark back either… I won't ever be whole without him. I sit down next to the pup listening to the sounds of the winds caressing the sands and walls within the grounds. I think I'm ready to go back to him, I think this beautiful animal will be gift to him. I use the twilight to take me back to his world and I find myself in front of the place offered to us a home. Dark is standing outside the door with a worried look on his face. "Twilight!" Dark runs to me wrapping his arms around me tightly. Then the whimpers start I pull away from Dark with a nervous smile. He looks down at the pup in surprise.
"Hi there… My names Dark… what about you… Do you have a name?" He says all his attention being drawn to the small creature in my arms. The puppy is wagging his tail and yipping at Dark who leans closer getting his face licked. "No he doesn't. I was hoping you could give him a name." Dark's smile is so gentle and so kind as he lifts the puppy from my hands. "Volf." He murmurs softly causing the small animal to yip happily. He nuzzles it and I can't help the ache in my heart. I love him, I love him goddamn much it hurts.
"He's beautiful… thank you Twilight." He leans up and presses a kiss to my lips. I make it a chaste kiss because I don't want to be led on if he chooses his own Link. "Come on inside… Link helped me gather what I needed to buy the house." I feel my heart ache harder than before. I walk inside with him as he plays with the small pup. Link looks over at me, his expression isn't hateful he just looks at me curiously.
"You came back? It's been days since you left." Link says looking at the small pet Dark is playing with. "I don't control my power, I can only use it as it sees fit. I went home… to see my Zelda and visit the mirror of twilight one last time." Dark looks at me with a gentle expression. "You would have loved to meet Zelda and Queen Midna, I believe you would have gotten along with them well." He smiles looking between Link and myself.
"Maybe when this war with Ganon is over, we can all go together." He says offering the Volf to Link who immediately begins nuzzling him. "I think there's something more important that you would like to know though." I look up at him trying my hardest to keep my face neutral. "Link and I spoke about many things while you were gone. While I have feelings for him. We both believe that now is not the time for us no matter how we feel." My heart lurches to life in my chest. "I am with you every step of the way Twilight, until the moment Ganon pays for his deeds and breaths his last breath. Then I will allow you both to fight over who will have me. Until then… I am with you.
" Link ignores us holding the puppy tightly. I wrap my arms around him holding him against me. "I love you Dark more than my own life… I will protect you until my last breath. I will love you through no matter how many life times I have to chase you through." He wraps his arms around my waist while I catch Links gaze behind his back. Jealousy is boiling in those crystalline blue orbs, but he holds it at bay. "We should begin planning how we are going to destroy Ganon. Link and I have already reclaimed Vah Ruta… From what I can remember there are three other divine beasts." Dark says looking between the two of us. Dark pulls a strange device from his pouch and with it appears a map of Hyrule.
Its interesting to see that they had expanded their "Vah Rudania who lies to the north. Dark says pointing to a portion of Darkness within the map. To the West we will find Vah Medo, To the Southwest we will come across Vah Naboris. In all honesty, this won't be easy. But I believe the three of us have the power to subdue the divine beasts and bring them back to our side. We then will be able to mount a counter attack strong enough to take down the Calamity surrounding Hyrule. So I suggest we head after Rudania it is the closest to us and will hopefully bring us one step closer to saving Hyrule. If we get jumped by a group of enemies and we get separated. Link and I both can find each other using the Sheikah slate, If we get stuck try your best to stick with at least one of us. If you aren't able to, come home, and I will come looking for you here." Dark says placing a hand over mine. "As you wish." I murmur holding his hand tightly in mine.
"We can do this, we've fought Ganon hundreds of times. Let's make sure this is the last time he follows us through time." I bow my head in agreeance. "Then let's give it our all, I will go find Sheik tomorrow." Link says softly… that name brings back horrible memories, I recalled Dark saying it earlier but I didn't understand. "Please tell me you don't mean a blonde sheikah with crimson eyes…" Link looks up at me with a strange expression while Dark only looks confused. "What do you know of Sheik?" Dark questions when Link doesn't answer my question.
"That I've been waiting to choke the life out of him for killing you in my world. His death will be slow and painful." Dark looks troubled but Links face becomes pale. "He killed Dark…?" my hands are trembling with rage. "He killed the only man I ever loved, after we brought down Ganon. If I lay my eyes on him, I will make him pay." Dark looks over at Link who in turn looks at him with fear in his eyes. "It couldn't be the same Sheik." I glare at him my eyes darkening cruelly. "Any incarnation of him should be eradicated before he can make another attempt on Darks life." Dark sighs whether it's out of frustration I can't be certain.
"Twilight, here I am alive and although I hate him too. We need all the help we can get. You can kill him after." That alone brings a smile to my lips. "As you wish." Link stays eerily silent through the exchange and I have to wonder if he's contemplating it too now. He doesn't voice an opinion he just continues playing silently with my gift to Dark. Dark leans over and places a gentle kiss on Links cheek, leaving the boy blushing and looking down at his hands in embarrassment.
"We will figure out what to do with him, It will be okay Link." He only nods in response allowing Dark to run gentle fingers through his hair.
