A/N: Hey all, hope you're enjoying Singles Awareness Day (SAD). I know I have, so much so, that it's given me the time to post another update. I'm not internally crying about being alone... again.

My sad love life aside, enjoy the chapter.

"Did you wish to see me that badly?" asked the mysterious woman as she casually approached Link.

"What do you want?" he replied, coldly.

She ran her fingers along his shoulders up to his chin, tilting it up so he could meet her violet eyes.

"That's what I should be asking you, dearest Link."

He gave her a confused expression.

"Don't tell me you don't know where we are."

It was obvious that they were within the depths of his mind, since there was no other way she could talk to him like this.

"Does that mean-"

He was cut off by a quick kiss to the lips.

"Do not fret. You're not dead, not this time."

"That's right, I-"

The woman snapped her fingers, and they were suddenly back at that farmer's field where he fell. However, it wasn't from his point of view, but third person.

"Quite the view don't you think?" she commented as they watched Link get his eyes slashed out, and arm cut off.

Link scowled at the scene.

"That's quite the scary face you got going there, love. It's not often that we're together like this, and I just wanted to relive the moment that brought you back here is all. Is that really such a bad thing?"

"It's not like I wanted to come back here."

"Oh don't be like that. I know you were just dying to see me, it's written all over your face."

"Speaking of death, why haven't you killed me yet? It's clear that you can do so at any time. Aren't you just wasting time by keeping me alive?"

She draped her arms around his neck and leaned in close, "It wouldn't be any fun that way. I've had my eye on you for a long time, and now that I finally have you, I can't seem to let you go.

She leaned in even closer to whisper, "I'll do anything to make sure that we stay together."

"What do you gain from this? What's the point in-"

She cut him off by placing her index finger against his lips before kissing over top of them, "Tsk Tsk, do I have to spell it out for you. I-l-o-v-e-y-o-u, and I want to be the one that you end up falling for."

"I already have someone."

The woman frowned, "That foolish girl? You really think that she's the one for you? She's gotten you killed several times over, and on top of that, she's useless in almost every facet that could be beneficial to you."

He smacked her hand away, "You're wrong. Zelda hasn't gotten me killed ever."

"Is that so? Then how about we do a trip down memory lane. Who was it that forced you to over exert yourself at Ash Swamp, and ultimately take a fatal blow in an attempt to shield them?"

"That's not-"

Snapping her fingers again, Link found himself back in the Gerudo Desert, "In your first death at Gerudo. Who ran off, and got herself captured by a bunch of monsters?"

He didn't say anything, they both knew what the answer was.

"You scoured the desert for weeks in search of her. Only to find out that she allowed herself to turn into a sex craved pig. All of your hard work, resulted in you dying because of her mistake."

She then took them to the moment that the Leviathans devoured both he and Zelda.

"Death number two in Gerudo. Who's fault was it that forced you to leave Gerudo early, and run into this catastrophe?"

Once again, he didn't say anything. There was no point.

"Death number three. Who's fault was it that they couldn't keep up with you in the highlands? Who was it that forced you to put yourself in a situation where you were ultimately unprepared? Who was the one that made you choose suicide after coming out of the coma that they were responsible for putting you in?"

"That was on me. I shouldn't have even-"

"But, you should have! We both know that travelling through the highlands would've saved you a considerable amount of time, and considering that you wanted to ride the momentum of successfully securing the Gerudo's support, it made even more sense. Why is it your fault that someone else couldn't keep up? She didn't say anything, she didn't stop you. Instead, she just let herself be dragged around while you did all the work."

Link couldn't deny the fact that Zelda should've said something if she wasn't comfortable with his plan, but he did sort of force it on her. Could he really blame her for not saying anything, or was he just giving her the benefit of the doubt?

"Ask yourself. Why are you here right now? Who was the one that distracted you in your battle against the Gold Lynel, because she didn't listen to a simple order that you gave."

He let out an annoyed sigh, "Zelda..."

"Now ask yourself. Why did she not listen? Weren't you just trying to make sure she stayed safe? You knew that she wouldn't stand a chance on the battlefield, so it was the logical judgment call to ensure her safety. Yet, she intentionally put herself in harms way, and for what?"

His eyes then went downcast, "I... don't know why she didn't stay in the shrine."

"Could it be that she doesn't trust you as much as you think? Assumed you'd fail? Didn't believe that you could protect her? Or could it be that she thinks that you've lost your touch?"

Link couldn't deny any of those possibilities, because he didn't know the reason behind her actions. It was a plan that they both agreed to, but...

But, the woman had a point. Regardless of how she felt, Zelda should've stayed in the shrine. If she did... maybe things would've ended differently.

"What's your point?"

She caressed his cheek, letting her fingers linger around his jaw, "My point, is that she causes you nothing, but misery and suffering. How could a woman like that ever have your best interests in her heart? How can she truly love you?"

He moved her hand away, "And you're saying that you have my best interests? That you're innocent in all of this?"

She giggled, "Now, now. I didn't say that I haven't done my fair share of wrongdoings; I'm only human, but I can say that I'm the reason that you're still alive, no? Let me ask you, can you really say that I haven't put you before me?"

"The reason behind that is I'm of use to you. You're only using me to further your own agenda."

"And what agenda is that? I've already told you of my intentions, love."

He vehemently shook his head, "There has to be more to it than that!"

"Nope. It's as I said, I just want to have you all to myself. Don't worry, I'll help you forget all about that woman who's made your life a living hell, while we make wonderful memories together."

"I don't want to forget. Not again... I've made new memories with her that I cherish."

"And you can make even more memories, but with me. Someone who will properly take care of you. You wouldn't have to give and give with nothing in return anymore."

"Zelda has given me plenty. She's done a lot for me since I've reawakened."

She gave him sultry look, "Oh? If that's what you want..." she tugged on her wrap dress just enough to expose most of her breasts. "I'd be happy to give you as many rerun performances like our first."

"First?"

Snapping her fingers, she took them back to that moment in Impa's hut.

"Familiar?" she asked while leaning against him.

There was no denying it. Link was watching them have sex, but something was off about it.

Namely...

"Why don't I remember this?"

"It's how I was able to become one with you. The drawback was the trauma it inflicted. I essentially had to kill you, then bring you back to life. Much like the Shrine of Resurrection, I had to make you forget to bring you back."

His eyes grew wide, "What do you mean, like the Shrine?"

"When you were put in the Slumber of Restoration, it was assumed that there was a good possibility you'd experience some amnesia. What they didn't know was that the longer you're held in there, the more you forget. It wasn't something that could maybe happen, it was something that was going to happen indefinitely.

"Considering your injuries, you're lucky that you were able to remember anything at all. Actually, without that Sheikah Slate, you wouldn't have a memory to your name. Fortune seemed to favour you, seeing that the Slate was also needed to keep the Shrine powered while you healed."

It made sense... too much sense...

"How would you even know about that?"

She chuckled, "Let's just say I have an inside source. In our case, all that happened was I needed to make a teensy adjustment to your memories to bring you back. Otherwise you would've died for good. But don't worry, I'd never let that happen to you, love." Twirling her finger on his chest, she pushed him to the ground. "Now we can do it as many times as you want, with no deaths and no memory tampering."

That didn't make Link feel any less uneasy, considering the fact that she was able to mess with his memories at any time. However, it did bring up a question.

"Still, why hide? Why put yourself in me like this instead of appearing before me in a physical form?"

"You really think that vixen would allow me to just make myself at home?" She hovered over him. "There is one thing you must understand, love. She is an embodiment of light, and I, an embodiment of dark. We cannot coexist together."

"Why not?"

She laughed at how easily the words came from his mouth, "Two polarizing entities can never coexist, one will always try to conquer the other. It's simply nature running its course."

"Even so, the two are not exclusive to one another. At a cosmic as well as at a social and individual level, darkness guarantees the continual existence of light by its regular renewal. One cannot exist without the other."

The woman seemed amused by his answer, "Apart from the traditional physics we abide by, there are two forces that govern the functioning of existence. Light and Darkness. They're not only forces though, but philosophies, and both have been in conflict since time immemorial in an effort to create what they each believe to be the perfect state of existence."

Snapping her fingers, she took them to a place that seemed... empty. On one end was a dark ominous cloud, and the other a blinding white light.

"The Darkness' version of the perfect universe is one where all weakness has been cut away until only the 'final, perfect shape' remains. One can easily assume that the perfect shape is the Darkness itself."

The two colossal entities then began clashing with one another while the woman continued.

"The Light's version of the perfect universe is very similar to our own concept of utopia. An endless Golden Age where cultural and technological advancements we'd consider unheard of are common place. Widespread peace and prosperity and mutual cooperation between all species willing to embrace the Light's philosophy."

"So, then it's by a philosophical belief that light and dark can't coexist? That's..."

"Dumb? Stupid? Primitive? While you may not like how things are, that's just the way they are. It's always been that way, love."

"Then, why am I such an attraction?"

"Because, while you may be wielder of the Light, you have just as much Darkness in you. Understand, that before a soul comes into this world they carry both Light and Darkness, however, they're ultimately forced to shed one away to become beings of one or the other. But you, you are the only one who still has both Light and Darkness. That would make anyone curious, don't you think?" she said with a wink.

"How do you know that I have both? I don't have evil intentions, nor do I think I'm a bad person."

"Fu,fu,fu. Don't assume that everything involved in Darkness is evil. The Light is just as guilty when it comes to teetering one way or the other on the morale scale."

Link couldn't argue there. He's seen a lot of things in his time that could easily fit with her statement. It really was dependant on one's level of perception whether or not they could get a true understanding of what was considered "good or bad."

"As for how I can tell... well even your little vixen should be able to sense both in you. For entities like her and I, we can easily distinguish who carries the Light and who carries Darkness."

"And I can't?"

She shook her head, "You're an anomaly. I don't know how you've come to possess both Light and Darkness, but here we are. You carry characteristics of both, but aren't exclusive to one or the other. Though, you predominantly use the forces of Light."

Running her fingers up his arm, she whispered in his ear before nibbling on it, "How about I teach you what it feels like to embrace the Darkness?"

From a logistical standpoint it made sense to take the offer, however, considering the circumstances...

"I can't accept your offer, not right now anyways."

"Oh?"

He broke away from the woman, slowly walking towards the two entities.

"I get what you're saying, but... what do I stand to gain by accepting? I'm not the warrior I once was, and I don't live to fight."

"You may not be the same warrior as you were back then, nor a person that wants to fight. But, the reality is that you walk down a path of chaos and destruction whether you know it or not. You have no choice, but to get stronger, to get faster, to do everything in your power to keep trekking on this path you've been put on. It's kill or be killed! Survival of the fittest, Link!"

He came to a stop, and turned towards her, "Will give me some time to think about it?"

"You got all the time in the world, love. I'll be here whenever you need me," she said before giving him a wink.

"Is there a better way to talk to you than being on the plane of death?"

She giggled, "You've always been able to talk me whenever you like, silly. All you've had to do is think of me."

"Then-"

"Mhmm, all those times, you were thinking of me."

Suddenly, everything around them began to crack and fall apart.

"What's happening?"

The woman cupped his cheeks, closing her eyes she said, "Do not be satisfied with the here and now, for here is simply a new beginning and now… is already gone."

She turned to leave, but Link took hold of her arm, "Tell me your name."

Giving him a confused look, "My name?"

"We've come this far already, I think it's about time."

The woman smirked, "Fine."

Draping her arms over his shoulders, she leaned into him, and looked up into eyes with her own heated gaze.

"Freyja," she whispered, before assaulting his lips with a passionate kiss while everything around them fell apart...

A/N: So, pretty crazy fact here. Between the two sites that I posted this story on, we're basically at 20k views. That's pretty crazy! Can't thank you guys enough for taking the time to read this amateurs work. It does mean a lot.

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