"Majora?" Zelda took a step back. "No. It can't be."
"Ganondorf, restrain the Princess." Ganondorf raised his hands to Zelda, producing a box of energy around her. She beat against the sides of it. "Excellent." Majora made his way forward. "Well, that just you leaves you, doesn't it?"
"What's this all about?" Navi bounced around angrily.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm gathering the Triforce pieces. It seems Courage is the only one left."
"What? Why?"
"Ganondorf, get Link for me." Ganondorf nodded, then began hovering in the air. He charged up a ball of dark magic and sent it flying at Link. Remembering well the battle with Ganondorf, Link drew the Master Sword and knocked the blast back at him. Ganondorf struck the blast with a backhand, sending it back to ground. The two continued firing the attack back and forth, until Ganondorf finally misjudged it. Link seized the opportunity. While Ganondorf was still dazed from the hit, Link grabbed his bow and fired one his Light Arrows. The attack found its mark on Ganondorf's chest, sending him to the ground. Link reached for another arrow, this time firing at Majora. He swung his staff and barely blocked the arrow. Link ran at him, sword drawn. He lept into the air mid-way and slashed downward. Majora raised his staff, charged with energy, but it wasn't enough for the sacred sword. The attack knocked Majora to the ground, and Link immediately pounced on him.
"Careful, boy." Majora warned with a smile.
"Be quiet!" The fairy screamed. "You had better stop this!"
"Oh no! What will you do to me?" Link jabbed the tip of the Master Sword into his chest. "Don't be a fool. Stop this hero nonsense and surrender the Triforce piece." Link thrust down, piercing the sword deep into Majora's chest. A blast of power caught his back, sending Link flying off Majora. Link picked himself up, to see Ganondorf soaring at him. He punched furiously. Link blocked with shield, but was knocked against the wall. Ganondorf punched again, but Link rolled out of the way. As Ganondorf pulled his fist from the wall, Link slashed repeatedly at him. Ganondorf fell back, but released a wave of energy in all directions, blowing Link backward. He rose into the air, gathering a massive, black blast together. Link reached for his bow and shot an arrow up at Ganondorf. The two attacks passed each other, both colliding with their targets, sending each person down.
Link looke up to see Majora towering before him, holding his staff high. Majora slammed the staff's tip onto Link. Pulsating waves of energy flowed from the staff, causing Link to scream out in pain.
"I warned you. Throw your weapons down and surrender. And don't even try a stunt like that again."
"Stop it!! You'll kill him!!" Majora swatted Navi aside.
"Now, are you ready to give up?" Majora lifted the staff again, ready to strike down, when a hand grabbed it. Majora turned to see Ganondorf. "Ganondorf, I won't be needing you. Go and.." The sword cut across Majora's side as Link jumped to his feet. He hacked at Majora, delivering a slash to his face that brought him to the ground. Link lept over the fallen Majora at Ganondorf. Ganondorf launched a blast, but Link sidestepped it. He charged up to him and began attacking. Link crouched on the ground and powered up his sword. Before Ganondorf could ready an offensive, Link rose up with a spinning attack. Ganondorf fell to the ground. Link ran at him, ready to deliver another blow.
"Link, wait!" He stopped short to see Navi in his path. "Look." Link looked down at Ganondorf, seeing him taking in deep breaths. Then, he realized that the mask had been knocked off. Link turned again to Majora. He was on his feet again. His purple robe was torn in various places, but not a scratch could be seen on his body.
"Urrrrr....I shouldn't have let my guard down. But you're not bad, kid." Majora stooped down to pick up his mask. "Hmmmm....this may be a bit harder now."
"How?....How are you still standing? Link attacked you full force."
"I wouldn't have even felt it if that weren't the Master Sword. You don't seem to realize what you've gotten involved in."
"Then why don't you enlighten us, Majora." Zelda stepped forward, the shield around her broken after Ganondorf collapsed. "What is this about?"
"My dear Princess, my story is one you don't wish to hear."
"You've sent us on a wild goose-chase and tryed to take our lives. Tell me what this has been for."
"Very well." Majora stood up tall. "This mask is known as Majora's Mask. It once held great evil power. But, the evil has left the mask. However, that is not because the evil was destroyed, but because it was set free. Link fought with the mask's power, and by doing so allowed it to escape."
"That doesn't make any sense."
"The tale of my exisistence is quite unusual. You see, long ago, when the world was very young, there existed a tribe that you would find quite grotesque. I was the leader of that tribe. We toiled for years to learn all that we could. Eventually, we gained knowledge that surpassed nearly all other species. And of course, with knowledge comes power. We soon became a mighty race. This mask was one of our crowning acheivements. This mask is connected to my very being. Whoever wears this mask will come under my complete control. As you could imagine, there was quite a bit of jealousy of my tribe. One day, I found that my people were falling prey to a detestible enemy. Those horrid fiends, calling themselves godesses."
"You mean...the Golden Godesses?"
"That's right. Those wicked beings destroyed my entire race. I was the only one left. However, I was far more powerful than my kind. A god in my own right."
"You despicable monster! How dare you speak of the godesses like that!"
"Those beings are nothing to worship."
"Your tribe...you say you seeked knowledge. That knowledge was black magic, wasn't it? You're great knowledge was nothing more than evil power."
"In any case, it was my knowledge, my evil power, that led to the destruction of this world. The battle between the godesses and myself was far too intense, and it tore this world apart. I fought marvelously, but was defeated. Their combined strengths, their power, wisdom, and courage, was enough to defeat me. But, unfortunately for them, I was not destroyed. When I knew it was too late, I began to transfer my power over to my mask. Then, when the goddesses defeated me, my body was horribly destroyed, but my spirit, my escense, survived. During the fight, a passage was ripped open between our realm and the void. It was there that I managed to escape to. My spirit remained there, and all my strength remained with my mask. Then, after that great battle, the godesses went about rebuilding the world. I'm sure you know that tale, so I won't go over it. However, after the battle and the rebuilding, the godesses were on the brink of death. So, to save themselves, they transfigured their bodies into the sacred triangles, the Triforce."