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Chapter 36:

Awakening

(Dianne's POV)

We took in a cleansing breath full of gray mist. The cool feeling of dew condensing all over my skin as we passed through heavy rain clouds. Our balance was keen as we emerged into the surface below. The feeling of victory never tasted so sweet when we saw the imprisoned emerge from its seal just in time to roar in fear at the looming mass of rock. Its squeal rang loud over the land as it was crushed! Buried alive! Sealed for all eternity! Dust and black smoke shot from the edges of the pit where the statue fit perfectly, disintegrating into thin air. It was finished! We defeated the threat upon our land and our people, and all that was left was to wake Zelda.

I turned to Link, "Did we do it? Are we really done?" I could tell Link found it hard to believe as well, "I won't believe it until we wake Zelda! Come on!" He grabbed my hand and went to leap off the edge. I just managed to grab Pipit's before we glided to the earth. The entire temple area was so different, I almost got lost trying to get to the door. We finally saw what it was supposed to be like. And it was gorgeous, even in ruins!

Racing through the temple doors, we startled Groose as we flew by towards the two large doors where Zelda lay encased in amber. I wasn't afraid to accompany Link this time. Hearing the confused conversation between Groose and Pipit, I stepped into the chamber to see the goddess fast asleep. In the presence of the chosen, the amber began to crack, squealing like glass ready to shatter. In an array of orange shards, Zelda burst forth from her frozen sleep, and glided slowly down the steps to meet you. Opening her eyes, when she saw us she smiled warmly, "Good morning, Link, Dianne." She cooed. Neither of us could think of what to say, but just linked arms on either side of her and walked out into the temple. I could see the surprise on Pipit and Groose's features when they saw Zelda. Groose even looked like he was about to burst into tears.

I let go of Zelda and walked over to Pipit, avoiding the crushing group hug Groose brought to Link, Zelda and the old woman. "That was it? It's finished? No huge battle?" Pipit asked. I sighed, a bit relieved, "Surprisingly yes. I was kind of expecting more of a fight from..." I caught myself just before I mentioned Ghirahim. Though it wasn't quick enough, Pipit looked at the floor, "From that Demon Lord..." "Yeah," I fiddled with my clothes, still a bit uneasy, "Maybe he was killed along with the imprisoned..." Zelda's voice interrupted my thoughts, "My heroine..." She looked at me with such kindness and ran towards me arms outstretched.

A flash of bright light followed by the deafening noise of an explosion erupted between us. We were thrown back, tossed to the floor with a hard *thud.* My head cracked against the stone, tossing the universe in my sight. Everything spun as I tried to get a clear view of what happened. Through the ring in my ears I heard a laugh that shattered all my hopes, but created a new one. Ghirahim was still alive! Zelda!

Blinking away the stars, I looked over to see a tilted view of the demon lord. His eyes shot through mine as he grinned, "This is all very touching, really, but I'm afraid I have to cut this emotional moment short." I glanced next to me, to see Pipit glaring in anger at the demon lord. You could tell his senses weren't as they should be. Ghirahim chuckled, "It's best for everyone if you forget about your friend. The little goddess is mine now! My master may have perished in this age, but in the past he lives yet! I'm taking the girl back through that gate to help me revive the demon king!

I finally overcame the dizziness and tried to stand, but my limbs felt like putty. Lifting Zelda off the floor with magic, Ghirahim hoisted her over his shoulder, "You've been so terribly dogged in your quest to get in my way, and as much as it has delighted me, I can no longer tolerate you nipping at my heels." Zelda limply stared at me and Link, helpless in the arms of the demon lord, "...Help..."

I got to my hands and knees, gripping my sword, "No!" I managed to force out. I was met with a wide, seductive grin, "Don't worry, Dianne. I'll come back for you, but I just have to give you a fighting chance first." "Argh!" Link cried out in anger as he drew his sword and stood on two shaky legs. Ghirahim's smile disappeared, met with clenched teeth, "...You know, boy, you've really pushed me too far. The moment I sweated and bled for is at hand. I don't even have time to grind my heel into a worm like you. Not now..." In a flash he vanished...

We knew he couldn't go anywhere without the gate of time... Where was he?! In an instant he appeared in front of Groose and the old woman who lay in front of the gate. Groose got to his feet in front of her, barring the way to the gate. His strength barely enough to keep him standing. Ghirahim rolled his eyes, "Stand down. You're in my way, and the sight of your appalling hair makes my gorge rise." With ease he kicked them both aside with incredible balance. He opened the gate and halted, turning around to face each of you, "You've done a fine job of spoiling my plans to revive the demon king in this age, so I see no point in dawdling here. But the past... oh, the past...So full of possibilities! I shall resurrect him there with her soul!" He looked straight through me, "Try and make it easier on yourselves... I can't loose my future queen." With a last grin he backed into the gate and disappeared through time back to an age where the imprisoned still lived!

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