Hello! How's it going guys? This chapter is... interesting. I made it to where Sheik can't feel pain or difference in temperature. But he can feel anything that isn't pain or difference in temperature, so that's a thing. Deal with it!

Enjoy!


34. Shades of Grey


I am a police officer in my father's department. Some would question how I had become such a thing at the age of eighteen and earned the trust of the entire team by my nineteenth birthday. Truthfully, he had told me that once I graduated from high school, I would be allowed to join his force. It was strange to think I could be in the same uniform as him. I had admired my father for years. The officers didn't take kindly to letting a 'child' become a part of their team, but in time I shown them that I was capable. I've seen many things in the year I have been working with my father.

But nothing as strange as a young man named Sheik.


List of things Sheik isn't allowed to do:

1. Don't hurt yourself.


"I've got another over here!" Curtains were being ripped down and the older men inside the small rooms were thrown to the floor, the victims inside being escorted outside. Seventeen girls under the age of twenty-five and thirty-two boys under the age of sixteen. It was disgusting. I had no idea how those men could do such things. I never really understood.

The boy in this particular room looked up at me. His ruby red eyes themselves probably fetched a high amount. Long, almost white, blonde hair fell down to the small of his back. Of all the things on the boy, it looked the cleanest. He glanced behind me and frowned. I knew the room was in chaos, but shouldn't he be happy to get out of this place.

"Come with me. You'll be okay." I lightly touched his upper arm and the boy cocked his head at me.

"Who's to say I didn't like being here?" For a second, I could hardly breath. His voice was like that of an angel.

Then I, too, frowned. "You enjoyed being used by these men?" It was a strange concept to grasps. But I had heard of, and seen, many that had fallen for their captors.

"No. They disgust me. But I had no issue with the care they gave me. Food, a place to sleep, a warm bath." He smiled softly. "The others did not get what I had because I was special. Only the best of the best got to have me."

"That's..." I had no words for how this boy thought of the situation.

"Sick." He pouted and then grinned up at me. "I suppose. But when one doesn't feel pain, they come to enjoy other things in life. Now, I guess if you want to take me from this place then you should do so. But I won't go into the foster system. I refuse to do that again."

"I can't make any promi-"

"You will bend the rules for me or I might as well just die here. Life has no meaning for me." My face must have whitened because the boy laughed. "My name is Sheik, by the way. And you are?"

"L-Link." He held out his arms and I scooped him up. I was trying to be as gentle as possible.

"Link, there is no need to treat me like a china doll. I feel no pain. I was not kidding about that." It was hard to wrap my head around that. Sheik gave me a twisted smile and I tried to not listen, but his lips were now against my ear. "Nothing gives me pain. Not a knife, not abuse, not even sex."

I gulped and carried the somewhat mentally unstable boy from the room.


2. Don't leave the house without Link.


"He is pretty serious about this." I sighed and flopped down in my dad's office chair.

"I know. That's the sixth home they've put him in." My dad gave me a look and I groaned. "What am I supposed to do with him, Dad? The boy is insane! He painted the first family's kitchen walls with his blood!"

"Perhaps..." I know that look.

"No. There is no way. What about laws and all that? I can't take the boy into my home." I spun in the chair and pulled my legs up. I remember doing this when I was small.

A hand came down on my shoulder as the chair stopped spinning. "I'll bend the rules a bit, Son. He keeps hurting himself and he keeps asking to be put with you. What else do you think I can do?"

"Fine. But I will need to find a bigger place. My apartment is just a one bedroom." I glare at my father through my hair. "You will be providing me with the money to do so."

"Yeah, yeah." He waved me off and then laughed.


3. Don't try to take a shower with Link!


I huffed. I can't believe I was taking guardianship over a boy that was four years younger than me. But he did look awful cute in that over-sized sweatshirt.

"Nice place. Doesn't really look lived in though." Sheik spun around, taking in the high ceilings and open space of the loft apartment.

"It isn't. I had to get a bigger place to fit you." I grumbled and went over to make myself some coffee.

Arms wrapped around my waist and fingers started to play with my belt buckle. "I would have gladly slept with you, my hero."

I calmly set the coffee pot down and removed the hands that were slowly finding their way into my pants. "Sheik... I know you are okay with sex... I umm... I get that..." I gulped. His thumbs were rubbing into my lower back now.

"Are you afraid of me, Linky?" I couldn't say I had never had sex. Might actually be scared of it. Sheik was younger than me by four years. Four. There was no way I could admit to that.

"No. Why would I be afraid?" I yelped when the young boy's hands came around quick as a snake and pressed into my crotch. "Sheik! Goddess Din!"

"Whaaaaat?" He was... whining? And why did he sound so cute while doing it?! I pulled myself away from him and hurried across the room. "Do you not like me..."

Sheik was pouting again. I couldn't give in. "You are a nice kid, Sheik. I would like to let you stay with me, but I cannot allow you to continue in trying to seduce me."

"So, if you break down and have sex with me, I have to leave?" I nodded. "Well I don't want that. I like you."

How in the hell did he make himself look so sexy? I had never given my sexual preference a thought, but I think I like guys. Or maybe I just like Sheik.


4. Don't put your hand on the stove no matter what!


"Link, is the stove on?" I walked down the stairs that lead up into my balcony style bedroom...

And lost the towel I had around my waist as I hurried to pull Sheik's hand off the hot burner. He squeaked as I tugged him over to the sink to douse his burnt hand in cold water. "What the hell were you thinking?!"

He cast his eyes to the floor and I watched as tears sprang free. "I just wanted to make you breakfast before you went to work. I'm so sorry!"

Sheik flung himself into me and it felt like my heart broke. I wrapped my arms around him and let Sheik cry into my bare chest. "Shh. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you. But now we have another rule to put on the list, hmm."

"Ye-eah. I guess." Sheik pulled away suddenly, his face red. "You should put some pants on."

And I blushed too.


5. Don't look away from cutting up anything.


It has been half a year since Sheik came to live with me. Christmas time has rolled around and Sheik has decided to spend the money he got from being a secretary-ish person at my work to get me something. He went off with my father and I'm a little scared.

"Yo, Link!" I don't even get to look in the direction of the voice before I'm tackled. "How is my little bro doing working with Dad?"

"I'm fine, Dark." I groan and try to get off the floor, but my brother has decided not to let me up.

"I heard you got a bigger place and a cute roommate. I didn't know you were into little boys." Dark wiggled his eyebrows at me and I knew I was red in the face.

It was a relief to finally come to terms with the fact that I had fallen for Sheik. This happened a little under a month ago when Sheik had his first nightmare. I guess being around someone who cares for him has made his outlook on life different. Which in turn made some bad memories, ones he had suppressed, come back. Anyways, I had found him curled around me at three in the morning whispering apologizes. Apparently, the boy had found his parents dead in their home the morning he got back from a friend's house. Since then, he hasn't been the same. I'm surprised he is still somewhat sane.

"You're an arse." I managed to untangle myself from Dark and shoved him away.

"So, you aren't denying the fact that you love that boy?" I shook my head. "Good. I was hoping you would find someone before you got too much older."

"I'm barely twenty, Dark." I walked over and sat on on of the mall benches.

"Yeah, but you were becoming so serious. It's a wonder that boy loves you as well." Dark plopped down next to me and grinned. "When do you plan on telling him?"

"I hadn't. Sheik deserves someone else. I will only ever make him think of how he was used by those people."


6. Don't try to seduce the men at Link's work!


A bigger box was shoved into my hands by Sheik. "Open my gift next, Link." I was beyond nervous. Sheik was so pleased when he came walking up to me with a big bag of stuff the day my dad took him to pick out a Christmas present for me.

My dad smiled at Sheik and then nodded to me. "Well, go ahead, boy." I untied the ribbon on the box and slowly lifted the lid. Inside was a picture frame filled with pictures of Sheik and I together.

"There's more." I glanced at Sheik, eyebrows raised, and then picked the frame up. Underneath was a quilt. I picked it up and noticed each square was a different fabric. Soft fleece made up the other side and it was a light green.

"Your mom helped me work the sewing machine." Sheik blushed as he said it. I got up and pulled him into a hug.

He squeaked, but quickly wrapped his arms around me. "It's lovely."

"I poked my fingers a lot." I glanced at the bandages on Sheik's hands. I had wondered why he had those, though I hadn't said anything because he was spending time with my mother and she would have told me if something was wrong. I guess this is my answer.

Light chuckling hit my ears and I turned red as I saw my family smiling at our embrace. I pulled away and went to sit back over in my spot. My mom giggled and congratulated Sheik on a job well done.

Then I realized something. Sheik fit right in with my family. My mother adored how small and cute he was. Aryll liked braiding his hair and talking about the environment, which I had no clue Sheik held an interest in. Maybe I should introduce him to Saria... Dad was amazed by how happy Sheik was after all he had went through. Even Dark took a liking to the red-eyed boy. A soft smile made its way onto my face. I was happy for him.


7. Don't use your own blood for your Halloween costume!


"Yeah. I'll tell him." My heart suddenly felt like lead in my chest. The state had found Sheik's sister and aunt. He was to go live with them because of some stupid law about how family came first. I was so close to becoming his guardian. Only a few more weeks. But now I had no chance. Sheik would be sent off to some other place and I could do nothing as he was taken from me.

I feared how he would take the news. I had to do this carefully.


8. Don't ever think Link will deny you of something as simple as comfort.


"I've got the door, Link!" I rushed down the stairs after Sheik and stopped halfway across the living room. Today was the day. I couldn't let them get to him first.

Two women stood in the doorway. One had a tight expression on her face and wore her white hair in a bun. The other had long blond hair and a kind smile as she looked at Sheik. I recognized them as Impa and Zelda. Sheik's aunt and sister.

"Why... Why are they here?!" So, he knew who they were.

"We came to take you home, Sheik." The younger reached out for him, but Sheik spun around and ran over to collide with my chest.

He motioned for me to lean down and I did so. "Don't let them take me, Link. Please, I'm begging you."

My arms wrapped protectively around him as I tried not to cry. "I wish I had a choice."

"They were the ones who sold me. Please, Link. I can't go back with them. I don't want to live that way anymore." This news stunned me. These were the people that had sold Sheik into sex slavery.

I set my jaw and pulled him in closer as the pair entered our house. "I'll fight for you, Sheik. I promise you that."


9. Don't think Link will give up on you.


Tears filled my eyes as the car pulled away.

They had come to take him today. I got to spend the weekend with him and Sheik wrote down all that had occurred to him while in his aunt's care. Regular beatings because the woman thought it was fun since Sheik couldn't feel pain. Small amounts of food. He even learned that his sister had been the one to murder their parents. She had confessed that to him right before the men came that he was being sold to. Sheik even knew what she had used and where to find it.

Sheik had ended up fighting with the officers, but he was eventually forced into the backseat. I had only watched. The worst part was seeing Sheik's eyes glaze over when he realized I wasn't coming to his rescue. But I would. Oh, I would. I had already sent Sheik's notes off to my father. Soon, Sheik would be back with me. For good this time.


10. Don't ever leave Link.


"Sheik?" His eyes refocused at my voice and Sheik glanced up at me.

"Link?" I dropped to my knees and pulled his bloody body into my arms.

"I tried to come sooner. I swear. But the evidence had to be found. I'm so sorry." My hands shook as I took in all the bruising along his hairline and the cuts down his arms. His aunt had been back to her old ways. I was furious.

"I'm so happy you came to get me, Link. I knew you would. I held out for you." Sheik nuzzled into me and I completely broke down.

"Never leave my side." Sheik's hair was soft as I pulled him closer and pushed my face into it, taking in his scent. "I love you. I love you so much. I'll never not love you.

"We have something to add to the list." This statement confused me. Doesn't someone usually respond when you say you love them? I pulled away and looked at Sheik.

I was surprised when Sheik pulled a slip of paper from his pants pocket and held it up for me to see. "We need to add another rule. Never leave Link." Sheik giggled and I gently pulled him into a kiss.

"Never."


Here is the list, in full, Link had to write so Sheik would stay safe. Makes you wonder what he did to get each of these on here.

List of things Sheik isn't allowed to do:

1. Don't hurt yourself.

2. Don't leave the house without Link.

3. Don't try to take a shower with Link!

4. Don't put your hand on the stove no matter what!

5. Don't look away from cutting up anything.

6. Don't try to seduce the men at Link's work!

7. Don't use your own blood for your Halloween costume!

8. Don't ever think Link will deny you of something as simple as comfort.

9. Don't think Link will give up on you.

10. Don't ever leave Link.


34. Fury

Everyone was surprised when Link unleashed his fury on the nobleman that slapped Sheik on his behind.


Not what I usually do. Has a couple plot holes and is not all together there, but I enjoyed writing it. And that is all that really matters, right?

Review. I don't know when I will update again. The flu is in my house and I hope I don't get it.

Love and Happy Holidays, (Sorry I didn't update on Christmas but I was spending time with my family. Bite me if you have an issue!)

~Annoying :)