Disclaimer: The Legend of Zelda series do not, repeat, not belong to me. They rightfully belong to Miyamoto. (May he continue to make exellent games for the rest of his days. What does belong to me are Cleo, Finn, Syrilla and Katakina.


Chapter 29

Midna came back out of the shadows. "Link, what happened to you?" He didn't respond to her. "What's wrong? Why are you so silent all of a sudden?" Again, she was ignored. The new Link walked by her like she wasn't there, right to the battlefield. She looked on in awe. "T-that face... There's something... familiar..."

The giant who was keeping the enemy busy fell again by it's dark attacks. Then it turned to see Link transforming into his new form, watching impassively. The warrior slowly approached, face set, calm and fully prepared for what could be the most epic and challenging battle of the century. Soon the two god-like beings were facing each other, not too far apart, staring unblinkingly. The monster seemed to have expected him to come as though it knew he was destined to, that they were destined to fight, one on one 'til the very end. Link unsheathed his twisted blade merged with the Master Sword while his arch nemesis grew katana swords on both his arms. After a momentary but intense silence, they struck.

From the very first second of the fight, the battle was explosive, every swipe, strike, stab, and parry were but a fast blur. They would chase and make a leap at each other, trying to land a mighty blow. Cleo and Midna watched with bated breath when they noticed someone limping to them and leaning onto Syrilla for support. It was Finn.

"You okay sis?" he asked, clutching his side.

"Finn, are you sure you should be standing? You look hurt."

"I'm fine." Although he did wince. "I've been watching the whole thing since waking up. Hopefully, Link will be able to defeat that freak now he's become the Fierce Deity."

Midna was still staring at the battle. "...It's him... Of course... why didn't I... His image was carved into the walls of my room..."

"What are you talking about?" Syrilla asked.

"That Fierce Deity Finn speaks of... is no deity at all... ... ... He is a Dark Interloper... the legendary Oni from the stories... and my direct ancestor."

"Really? That's Oni?" asked Cleo.

"He's your direct ancestor?" asked Finn while Syrilla placed him down.

"Indeed... he was the leader of the interlopers, the very first King of Twilight. I've always wondered about what had happened to him after the battle with Majora. I'd never thought that Oni himself would become a mask and wait to fuse with the Hero of Hyrule if Majora ever came back. And now he's over there within Link, fighting on our side! I had never dreamed I would meet him in person!"

Oni Link had unleashed an energy wave of his own from his sword and hit the creature square in the face. It clutched it's face squealing in pain, but after that it started laughing and then it began changing. It's body was mutating again into a new form, a form used often by Ganon. Soon, it became the Majora version of a giant boar. It charged at Oni Link and knocked him aside.

After it's change, the northern light filled sky was quickly covered in a raging thunder storm. Holes were developing in the dark clouds, some having very unnatural light seeping through, others having nothing but infinite blackness wanting to swallow everything. They all looked up in worry. "The power of Majora is getting too unstable! He's slowly tearing this whole realm apart without even trying!" Midna said, fearfully. "If this doesn't stop soon, there will be nothing left! I've got to go help Link!" She flew off.

"Wait, Midna! What are you-!" Cleo voice was cut off by a loud crack of thunder, making her duck.

Oni Link got up and saw Midna floating before him once more. "Oni! It is I, Midna, the Twilight Princess, your latest descendant! I wish to give you my support... if you will let me." Oni Link just stared at her for a moment and then nodded. Midna brought out the Shadow Crystal and thrusted it into his forehead.

Instead of being bathed in shadow like he always was when transforming into beast form, a bright light engulfed him. He took on a brand new form, three times the size of a normal wolf, with white fur, red and blue markings, a bit of armor plating and twin tails twisting together. He howled as the boar returned from it's charging. They circled each other snarling and growling. They pounced and started clawing, biting, pounding and tackling violently.

After the beasts' fighting had moved some of the debris on the ground, Midna spotted a peculiar sphere. She approached and picked it up and, recognizing what it was, her face brightened. "GUYS, I FOUND THE MAKU SEED!" she shouted in excitement. Unfortunately, her friends weren't the only ones who heard her. The monstrous boar turned it's ugly head toward her with flashing eyes.

"YOU IDIOT!" Syrilla called back.

Midna just realized with a look of awkward surprise that the monster was about to charge and, with a panicked squeak, ran for it. It gave chase.

Cleo, Finn and Syrilla could see the sky becoming like shattered glass, about to break apart with even the slightest touch. Parts of the ground, some in large chunks were lifting into the air. "Midna, find the opportunity to crack open the seed near it 'asap'! We're running out of time!" Cleo called.

"I'm trying to be near it without getting killed! Give me a break!" Midna said angrily. For something so big, it was quite fast. The boar was closing in when the wolf leapt on it with a huge bite and pinned it to the ground.

"Cleo!" someone called out. She looked around and saw Sheik standing a little wobbly and holding her bleeding arm. She collapsed on her knees.

"Sheik!" Cleo went over to her.

"Cleo... I need you to do me a great favor. Do you know any archery?"

"Well... I have played archery on Wii Sports."

Sheik held out her hand and a small ball of light appeared which formed into a glowing bow and arrow. "Take these and use them. The Light Arrow has the power to pierce the heart of evil. Use it to destroy Majora, once he's separated from Ganondorf."

"I don't know Zel, what if I miss?" Cleo asked nervously.

"Why don't you let me do it?" asked Syrilla. "I'm an expert!"

Sheik shook her head. "Only one with a pure heart can use the Light Arrow. It has to be her." She stared into Cleo's eyes. "Don't worry, you won't miss. I have complete faith in you." Cleo nodded in understanding and took them. "May the Goddesses be with you."

The monster struggled to free itself from the wolf's hold. "Keep it still!" Midna told him and then she told herself "I only have one shot." She threw the seed with all her might at the target... and hit it's mark. The shell cracked opened and ignited like one big deku nut. The creature screamed in agony when the bright light seeped into it and started rupturing it's body from the inside. The Oni wolf let go and backed off as the body melted away and then exploded. A huge wave of aura shot up into the air and spread across the sky. The cracks and holes shrunk away, the dark cloud disappeared, revealing a beautiful dusk sky, and the chunks of land fell gently back into place as though they never left.

After everything cleared away, all that was left was both Ganondorf and the Majora's Mask on the ground. Midna landed before the mask. "Finally... It's over. If it remained bound to Ganondorf for a moment longer, this whole world would have perished... along with all the innocent lives that reside here. Hopefully we won't have to face such a threat ever-" She let out a shocked gasp and jumped back before she could say "again". The eyes of the mask glowed and started levitating.

It was changing again without it's host, but before it could fully develop, a young voice cried out "Midna, duck!" and she instinctively obeyed. Something bright streaked over her and hit Majora right between the eyes. A high pitched squeal echoed across the battlefield as cracks formed all over it and it shattered into a dozen pieces. Midna looked up see Cleo holding the bow and she couldn't help but smile at her, but then her face suddenly turned to fear. "Cleo, behind you!"

She turned around to see Ganondorf standing before her, showing a look of pure hatred and murder. "You! This is the last time you stand between me and my goal!"

"What goal? To run rampant like a mindless killer?"

He raised a sword in anger and Cleo had no time to defend, but before he could strike, he was stabbed in the belly. He grunted as he felt hot sticky blood spill out and his amber eyes glanced down to see the one who did it.

"This is for Katakina," Syrilla said so quietly that only he could hear. She pulled her sword back and watched as he staggered and fell. Now it was truly over.

Cleo let out a relieved sigh and sat down on her knees while Finn limped over and gazed at Syrilla with grateful fondness. "You protected my sister."

"You saved my life and now I saved Cleo's. I've paid my debt," she claimed. Finn beamed.

Cleo just remembered about SK and got back up to go check on him. Meanwhile Oni Link came to Midna who pulled the crystal out of him, then she revealed her real form to him. Oni Link spoke with Link's voice mixed with another unknown voice. "Princess Midna. You risked your life not just to protect your people, but also to protect others as well. You cared not of their differences nor what world they came from. My own actions in the past however were foolish and ignorant, I tried to take the Sacred Realm for myself... before I had to stop Majora from utterly erasing everything. You, on the other hand, have proved to be the better interloper than I could ever be. As a king, I cared about my people just as much as you do. That is the truth. Now that I know they are in good hands, that all realms are safe from... my brother's wrath, I can depart to the heavens without regret... You have my blessing... my great granddaughter."

Midna bowed. "Thank you... honorable ancestor."

Oni Link placed his hands on the edge of his face and pulled. In a flash of light, the old Link returned and let out an exhausted inhale and exhale. He dropped the mask and, before it could hit the ground it vanished into thin air. "Wow... That was quite exhilarating!" he said with a laugh and Midna smiled.