A/N: Oh my goodness, I stayed up way too late last night. -_- I didn't go to bed till 4:30! Blech, I'm so tired… I tried finishing this chapter last night but failed… Also I love when I get reviews instantly after I post one. It makes me so happy. *claps hands* Thank you Dani for your review at like 3 in the morning, you're such a sweet reviewa!*hugs* Okay, so this chapter is just for fun. It's just cute and happy just like the last one and I like it. ^.^ I'll post a more serious one later tonight… with an unexpected twist! So look forward to Chp. 15. :D LET THE WRITING COMMENCE!
I don't own Zelda… or Link… or Dark Link… or anything. DX
Chapter 14: Gone Fishing
Dark had decided that he wanted to spend time at Lake Hylia, just as they had whenever Link attempted to give Dark a tour of Hyrule. That was of course, before it ended horribly in Death Mountain. The lake happened to be Dark's favorite part of Hyrule. He loved swimming in the chilly water and lounging on the islands. Although it seemed to Link, that Dark would hate coming here for the sole fact that he was trapped underneath this lake for 7 years, it was in fact the complete opposite. He loved it for that reason. He felt like he was showing the temple who was boss now that he got to roam about the lake as he pleased.
"Are you hungry, sunshine?" Link asked as he squatted in the grass basking in the radiant sun.
"So now you're going to give me pet names?" Dark asked with a smirk, "I guess I kind of like that…" He added elbowing the hero in his ribs, "And to answer your question… I'm dying! I haven't eaten in two whole days!" He shouted over dramatically then grasped his stomach and pretended to die. Link rolled his eyes as he looked down at Dark with his tongue flopped out of his mouth.
"Well, I don't have any food…" Link muttered as he lay on his back with his arms behind his head. Dark's jaw dropped and he shot up from the ground to his feet. He put a hand on his hip and angrily tapped his foot.
"What!" He wailed waving an arm frantically, "Why did you ask me if I was hungry then?" He shouted pointing a finger in his direction. Link opened one of his closed eyes and glanced up at him with a smirk, "Gah, Link. You're such a tease…" He grumbled then sat next to him crossing his arms.
"A tease? Well… that's a strange choice in words." Link joked putting a hand on Dark's thigh, "I don't have any food with me. But that doesn't mean that we can't still eat something." Link said rolling onto his stomach and resting his chin on his arms.
"Quit with your word games, Link. Cut to the chase. You know how impatient I am." Dark groaned curling into a ball like a child and pouting.
"Do you ever stop whining?" Link laughed smacking him on the arm, "We'll have to catch our meal. We're at a lake after all. There are plenty of fish here." Dark flared his upper lip in disgust and looked to Link as if he were crazy.
"You can't be serious…" Dark complained groaning excessively, "Why don't you go catch me a fish… cook it… and then feed me." Dark asked batting his long eyelashes.
"Well then you would definitely be the woman in the relationship. Be a man!" Link shouted, "Besides… you can't be one to complain Dark… technically you shouldn't even be able to feel hunger." Link replied standing to his feet and brushing his tunic off from any clinging grass. Dark frowned and remained seated. Everything about him glistened so beautifully in the sunlight, from his hair to his skin, that it almost made Link forget about his bad attitude.
"So what are we supposed to do? Swim around in that lake and try to catch a fish with our hands?" Dark asked sarcastically rolling his eyes.
"Of course not! That would take all day…" Link answered as if he had tried it before, "There a fishing pond over there." He said pointing to an island jutting from the tall rock wall that enclosed the lake from the field. There was a sign next to the entry door with a picture of a fishing pole on it. Dark looked flustered at first but then got excited at the thought of him and Link trying something new together.
"Okay." Dark smiled and stood to his feet and began to walk towards the island. Link was taken back by Dark's sudden chipper mood and ran to catch up to him.
"What's with the mood swing…?" Link asked nervously, "You don't plan on drowning me in the lake or anything… do you?" He half-joked. Dark's mouth fell agape with shock.
"Of course not! I just love when you teach me how to do new things… instead of moping around like a sissy; I'll enjoy this new learning experience." Dark replied cheerfully. Link stared at him like he was psychotic but just shrugged it off. It was Dark he was dealing with after all. His mood changed constantly.
As they were walking along, they passed a lonely looking scarecrow standing amongst plowed dirt where it looked as if there were supposed to be crops growing. Dark glanced over to the creature and was shocked when it suddenly started to shake its arms and sway its body that was completely made up of straw, hay, and sticks. Dark nearly jumped out of his boots at the abrupt movement of a seemingly inanimate object and frantically hid behind Link. He peered over Link's shoulder and stared wide-eyed at the dancing scarecrow.
"Hey, baby! Why don't you play me a song on your ocarina?" The scarecrow asked continuing to bounce around in place.
"Ah, not today Bonooru… I promise I'll come by another time…" Link replied with a hand behind his head. The scarecrow seemed to slump in disappointment and the painted smile on its face turned to a frown.
"Well, that's quite alright! I'll see you around, baby!" The scarecrow responded waving a straw arm 'goodbye' at the two men. Link felt guilty leaving Bonooru like that, he must be lonely not being able to go anywhere like his pal Pierre could. Pierre was a wandering scarecrow and could travel to different places. Link didn't understand it but sometimes it was best not to question certain things. Link thought solemnly about how his scarecrow friend was only able to chat with random strangers that happened to pass through here. He bet he could count on one hand how many people have visited Lake Hylia in the past year.
"I didn't think those things could talk…" Dark muttered after they were out of hearing range from the lonely scarecrow. Link smiled sadly as they approached the water. The island was only about 5 feet from the shore but they would still have to get wet in order to reach it.
"Shall I carry you across, or do you think you can handle it?" Link joked. Dark hissed in anger and walked backwards a few feet from the water. He got a running start and easily jumped across the gap. Link frowned as Dark tried to outdo him in skills and mimicked him. Link too, made it across but only barely and he had to wave his arms and regain his balance to keep from falling backwards into the water.
"Ha!" He shouted in triumph, proving that he too had amazing physical attributes. Dark huffed in jealousy and walked up to Link pushing his chest ever so lightly sending him crashing into the lake. The water was only a mere three feet deep in this area so Link sat in the water like an angry cat that had just gotten sprayed with a hose. Dark ran to the edge and held out his hand.
"Need some heeeeelp?" He purred while snickering evilly. Link raised an eyebrow and gave him a suspicious smirk. He grabbed Dark's hand and pulled him down with him then leaped out of the water and towards the entrance to the Fishing Pond. He opened the door, bowed down and waved an arm towards the entry way like a gentleman, "After you." He grinned. Dark frowned as he crawled out of the lake soaking wet.
"I'm all soggy…" He muttered as he walked past Link poking him hard in his gut as he walked by. When the two men had entered the Pond a man with a mustache wearing a goofy looking hat was standing behind a counter.
"Hello boys, want to fish? Only 20 rupees each." He spoke holding out his hand greedily to accept any money. Dark looked to Link in dismay.
"I don't have any money…" He whispered sadly. Link just smiled and pulled out his wallet and handed the man two sparkling red jewels.
"Two poles, please." Link replied cheerfully and the man handed them both a fishing pole. Meanwhile, Dark gazed into a large tank that was placed on the counter top; inside was a single fish. He read the sign that was attached to the aquariam that read: 'Biggest fish ever caught in this pond: 10lbs, Angler: Link'.
"Hey, Link! You caught this fish?" Dark asked excitedly.
"Hmm," Link replied walking towards the tank, "I suppose I did… but that was years ago! I'm surprised it's still alive." He shrugged and started to walk towards the pond. Dark frowned. The fish was way too big to be kept in such a small container, and the fact that he had been trapped in there for so long was awfully depressing to Dark. It reminded him of how he had been trapped away in the foggy room of the Water Temple for what seemed like forever.
"I know how you feel little guy…" He whispered patting the tank as if he were trying to comfort the fish. He then ran after Link who had already cast his pole into the water. Link tried desperately to teach Dark how to cast his line but he was so impatient when it came to learning. After a few minutes of both their fishing lines getting tangled together and Dark yelling at Link to quit talking to him like he was stupid, Dark had finally succeeded in casting out his pole even if it was only a mere couple of feet in front of them.
"Hey! I think I got something!" Link shouted as the end of his pole started to bend towards the water. He pulled the rod up and started to reel in his line. He switched between pulling back the pole in different angles and reeling from fast to slow. Finally, he had the fish at the end of his hook hanging in the air. He smiled proudly as he looked the fish over.
"I'd say that's about…. 13lbs…" The owner called from his counter, "You wanna keep it?" Link nodded and Dark frowned. Link happened to notice how sad Dark seemed that he hadn't been able to catch a thing within an hour and sympathized with him.
"We can stay until you catch something." He said politely placing a hand on his back. He knew how bad Dark wanted to be able to do the things he was capable of doing. Dark looked up and gave Link a wry smile.
"Nah, I'm too hungry to sit here any longer…" He replied and started to walk towards the exit placing his pole on the counter. The owner handed Link a bag to carry the fish in and bid them farewell. However, just as they were about to walk out of the door Dark turned around and dunked his hands into the aquarium on the owner's desk and grabbed the slippery fish from within. He grinned wildly as he ran out the door after Link with the owner yelling after him to 'get back here!'. Link turned around as he heard Dark's maniacal laughter and saw the fish flopping in his arms.
"Dark! What are you doing!" He cried as he watched him struggle to keep the fish in his grasp.
"I'm setting this guy free!" He shouted happily and ran to the island's shore line and clumsily dumped the fish into the lake. He turned to face Link giving him a proud smile. Link cocked his head in confusion but couldn't help but grin back at how adorable Dark looked just then.
"Let's go cook this sucker." Link replied holding up the paper bag.