Chapter 23: Ganon
Revali released his arrow as I charged straight at Ganon Master Sword in hand and Shield ready. As soon as he was hit with the arrow shot, I followed up with a few hits from The Master Sword. Unfortunately, Ganon recovered Quicker than I thought and launched a burst of energy I luckily blocked with my shield.
"Link!" Revali called.
I turned for a moment to see him with the light bow drawn, instantly understanding what he wanted I crouched, as Ganon tried to hit me with another blast of energy, and he was soon after hit with yet another light arrow. I stood up while swinging the sword in an uppercut that he was somehow able to dodge. Before he could strike a blow, he found himself trapped in a bubble of gold energy, it appeared Zelda was finally contributing to the fight, I stood at alert as Ganon struggled against his barrier. I took a step back as he gradually began to increase his aggression against the Zelda's magic, something told me it wouldn't hold for much longer. With one more grunt of aggression, the barrier shattered, blowing me, Revali, and Zelda off our feet. I was thrown on my back as I slid across the floor with a groan. I began to push myself back on my feet wincing as I did so, I was lucky he didn't break any bones. Revali and Zelda were also climbing to their feet, and I wasn't sure if I could help them or not. I tottered back into a standing position before shifting into a defensive position, threatening him with my eyes. He simply scoffed.
"Courageous to the point of stupidity. Just like all the others. I was expecting you would come, perhaps with the princess as well."
He turned to Revali as Revali finished getting to his feet. I took the opportunity of the distraction to help Zelda. She was fine, but weakened and appreciated the help.
"You on the other hand," he said to the bruised Rito, "I must say I am surprised to see you. You should be back in your village cowering with the rest of them or waiting to strike from your precious divine beast."
I prepared myself to step in between the two, Revali was not an idiot, but his pride and temper could and did easily get him in trouble, and I could tell by his glare that Ganon was getting under his skin.
"Nonetheless, this makes things a bit easier. You have something that belongs to me Rito, hand it over, and I might spare you and your village."
Don't do it Revali! I hoped I could convey that message with my eyes alone as I was hesitant to move. Revali's face bent into a smirk.
"Sorry, but I have a personal policy about making deals with ancient evil."
I finally spoke up,
"That goes double for us."
I held The Master Sword out in front of me defensively.
"You'll have the Tri Force over my cold, dead, body."
He glared.
"So be it."
The resulting battle almost seemed to surpass words as Ganon and I brawled with Revali and Zelda offering what support they could. Minutes seemed to stretch into hours with every blow met, blocked, and thrown from either side. I didn't think it was possible to have a single battle war between three people and an ancient malice, but that's the best way I could describe it. No matter how many times I struck him though, he didn't seem to get any weaker. I on the other hand, was feeling the weight of my own injuries and tiring because of it. Despite how tired I felt though, I knew I couldn't give up, there was too much at stake. If the three of us fell here, Hyrule will be next and nothing will stop Ganon until the next hero arises.
Unfortunately, even I had limits as my Hylian shield broke and Ganon knocked me to the ground causing me to drop my sword with his next blow. I could feel my lifeforce ebbing and I knew Mipha wasn't going to come to my aid in time if the final blow was imminent. I weakly reached for The Master Sword before he kicked it away and pinned me down with his foot. I let out a cry of pain as I felt his foot dig into my back, I just could imagine him smiling sinisterly as I lay there, completely helpless and for the first time in this battle, scared for my life.
"You're less than a challenge than I thought you would be, guess the Goddesses made a mistake choosing you. No matter, I win."
I tried to be brave as I awaited my inevitable end.
"NO!"
The weight was lifted from off my back as I heard roars of anger as Ganon struggled. I got up on my hands and knees as my blurry vision gradually became clear again, I turned to see my rescuer, it was Revali, his stabbing and swinging at Ganon with his own blade with a ferocity that would scare a Lynel as his eyes flamed with anger. I pulled myself to my feet as the two fought, unsure of what to do, I turned to see Zelda was just as shocked as I was, at this moment though, I wasn't sure what weapon or shield to use, so I just watched and hoped that Revali would be able to hold his own until I thought of something. Maybe if I could make it to The Master Sword, we could still have a chance. Crouching to increase my stealth, I began to look for the sacred blade. Suddenly, Revali's blade broke, and Ganon pushed him back, causing him to trip on something. I froze as Revali looked and saw exactly what had tripped him, it was The Master Sword. He picked it up and pointed it at Ganon, leaning up from his fallen position. Ganon Scoffed.
"You don't have the courage to wield that blade bird."
Revali looked at the blade, as if considering what Ganon just said, there was no way I could get to him on time without drawing attention to myself. But if he tried to use it, who knew what would happen? All I knew is that it most likely wouldn't be good. Revali, please don't do it, please don't do it. Revali looked up at Ganon square in the eyes.
"You know what? You're right."
To my surprise, he got to his feet pushing Ganon off balance as he did. He scanned the room quickly, locking eyes with me after he found me.
"Link, Catch!"
He threw The Master Sword right at me as I stood up straight. Only a second later though he let out a grunt as his chest was impaled by Ganon's two blades.
"Pathetic." Ganon sneered.
He pushed Revali's limp and weak body onto the floor as the handle of the familiar blade met my hand. My eyes burned.
"Ganon!"
He laughed.
"Don't think because you have your precious sword back that you can stop me."
That's when I felt it, a familiar presence. No, not one but several, exactly like I had experienced in the Temple of Time. Ganon took a step back in surprise. He could see them! I could tell by the look on his face.
"What!? Impossible! How could you…!? How are you…!? No!"
I charged and unleashed the most powerful sword beam I had ever seen, which impacted him with a flash that was so bright that I almost had to cover my eyes as Ganon was sent flying into the adjacent wall across the room with a roar of pain. After he hit his destination, he fell to the floor and didn't move with a grunt. I walked up to him, holding him at sword point, still no movement, he was either dead or unconscious, either way, this gave me the time I needed. I ran to my fallen brother's side, I knew the wounds were once more fatal, but I still had some time if I just acted fast enough. But how I was going to treat his wounds or spend my last few moments with him I was still uncertain. I crouched at his side and put my hand on his back, hoping to get a response from his motionless body. To my shock, I felt another presence and power that emanated through my chest and flowed through my wing into Revali's body, sealing his wounds as a gentle voice made the identity of the presence evident. Mipha? But Why? Why did you heal him? You've only ever healed me. I momentarily saw her spirit turn away in silence and then fade away as Revali stirred back into consciousness. Zelda ran to my side and we both helped him to his feet.
"What Happened?"
He saw Ganon's motionless body.
"Did we win?"
Ganon floated back onto his feet with an evil laugh.
"I'll take that as a no."
I stood in front of both Revali and Zelda, Holding The Master Sword in front of me.
"I don't understand." I said. "Zelda's power, the light bow, The Master Sword. All of it was still not enough."
"Maybe we need more power, wisdom, and courage then we now have." Revali suggested.
Zelda and I turned to him.
"You sound like you have an idea."
He smiled.
"I do."
He showed me his glowing Triforce mark, causing Zelda and I's to glow as well.
"Are you sure this will work?"
"At this point Link, we might not have another option."
