Aloha! Hope you all enjoyed chapter 10! You all should know that the main character NEVER dies!! I mean, think Princess Bride…Westley NEVER dies! Or…the Slayers…Lina Inverse doesn't die. Gundam Wing…Heero doesn't die…I think you get my point. Thanks to Hero McAllen, Britannica Moore, and the Infamous Chibi Cat for reviewing me…AGAIN! Anyway here's chapter 11…

Chapter 11: Of Gods and Demons

"How? I don't understand."

"Just like you said. By the Goddesses." Link only stared at Legend in confusion. She continued, "They came to me – the three Goddesses – they came to me and told me…that it wasn't my time. They told me what I have to do."

"Wait," Link stopped her, "Before you go on, we should get the Sages." Legend nodded and got out of the coffin, "So…the wound…it's gone, right?" Legend grabbed Link's hand and put it below her chest.

"I'm solid." He smiled and, together once again, they walked to the temple. The Sages appeared and their reaction was the same as anyone's who had seen someone come back from the dead…

"The Goddesses came to you? Tell us everything that they said…everything that happened." Rauru said. Legend nodded and began to tell them all what happened after she…er…'died'.

"After it happened…there was this bright flash. I had to shield and close my eyes because it was so bright. After I opened them, I was in a place much like the dark realm but white, and there were three women. They were…beautiful. They all had gold dresses and long hair. I don't know how I did, but I knew they were Din, Nayru, and Farore. They knew I knew.

"They started to talk to me. They said to me, 'It is not yet your time. You have much to do before your time is up.' I asked them what it was I had to do. And they told me that I would know what to do when it needed to be done. They said I had to go back. I had to make sure that Hyrule would be saved." Legend stopped and looked around at everyone.

"Was that all?" Link asked her. She shook her head.

"No. There was more." She was staring off to nowhere, almost as if she was picturing it in her head all over again, "They said that…I was a servant – to them – a servant of the Goddesses." Everyone was silent in shock, "They told me that Malvaagita was – is powerful. About as powerful as they are. But they said they wouldn't let him win. They would help us."

"Is that all?" Rauru asked. Legend nodded. But it wasn't all. There was more. They told her that they had a message from her family and all the other people from her village that died. "They all wanted to let you know that they love you and that they believe that you will save everyone. They always knew you were special." That was why Legend came back crying. Link knew there was more, but he also knew that if Legend wasn't telling them what it was, they didn't need to know.

The moon was beginning to go down, which meant the sun was soon to rise. And when the sun rises, there will be only a day left until Malvaagita enters Hyrule.

After the king woke up, he was immediately told the news of Legend.

"It is good to see that you're back. Miss Legend."

She smiled, "Thank you. I know this is on such short notice, King, but do you mind if I ask a favor?"

"Not at all."

"I would like it if you could assemble your army to help in the battle. I am assured Malvaagita won't come alone and we need all the help we can get."

Harkinian thought for a moment, "You're right, this was such short notice. But I don't see why not. I'll alert them right away." Legend smiled again and thanked him.

Later…

As Legend had requested, the Army of Hyrule was assembled in preparation for the battle. Legend was explaining to them the current situation, accompanied by Link.

"You all will be following orders from me and Link will be the second-in-command, unless you are told otherwise." Just then, Sergeant Mabrouk Vicencz took a step forward.

"I think it would be best if they took orders from me." After that was said, there were a few murmurs from the soldiers, agreeing. Legend walked up to Mabrouk. She had to crane her neck because he was much taller than she was.

"They will take orders from me. You are unaware of what we are really facing. This isn't going to be like it was when Ganondorf took over. This is much worse." She then turned her attention to the other soldiers, "I suggest you all listen to me, unless you feel like dying. Trust me, it isn't a pleasant experience." They were all confused at this last remark.

"How would you know what it's like to die? You don't seem very dead to me." One of the soldiers retorted, while others snickered. He was a new recruit. Before Legend could say anything Link stepped up.

"She did die. I saw her get killed, but she is servant to the Goddesses and was brought back, so I suggest you listen to her. She's probably smarter than half of you and a better fighter than most." With that, everyone fell silent once again. Legend silently thanked Link and continued explaining to all of the soldiers.

There was less than an hour left until Midnight. No one was sure at what time Malvaagita was going to arrive. They only knew that they had to be prepared at all times. Legend was given the same armor as the other soldiers. The chest plate had the crest of Hyrule on it. She had her sword strapped to her back as usual, as well as her bow and quiver, and her dagger was attached to her belt. She was still wearing the necklace given to her by Link. She didn't dare wear the tunic from Malon for fear of spoiling it.

She and Link were situated in the field on their horses. According to the Sages, the portal would open in the field; so naturally, they were all gathered there. Malon and Talon were asked to reside in Kakariko for safety precautions.

The sages were standing along side Link and Legend, including Zelda, as she was the eight sage. Harkinian was in the Temple along with other guards and army recruits for protection.

The wind was beginning to change. Everyone could feel it. Five minutes left. Everyone prepared themselves for what they didn't know was coming. Three and a half minutes. The sky was beginning to darken. Two minutes. The soldiers drew their swords and prepared their shields. The sky clouded up and turned red, just as it had done when Legend first came. Thirty seconds . . .twenty . . .ten . . .five . . .four . . .three . . .two . . . one. There was a loud crackle of thunder as the portal began to open. The sky turned dark. Hundreds of chimeras and other creatures of the sort poured out. But that was all that came out.

"He's not coming yet." Legend muttered.

"What?"

"He's not coming. He's waiting. He wants to see if those things can do the job for him. Either that or he's coming in somewhere else." The chimeras grew closer and closer. The soldiers were lined up in battle formation, "First wave ready!" Legend yelled out as the first line of men readied their bows. On Legend's command, they fired ice arrows stopping many of the creatures from coming any closer. The second wave fired fire arrows. The battle waged on, as arrows from either side were fired, and heaps of bodies were swinging weapons every which way, hoping to hit someone.

Everything was going right until an arrow was fired at Legend. It pierced her shoulder, right through a notch in her armor. She screamed aloud and Myth reared up, causing her to fall off. Link saw as she fell off and raced towards her on Epona. Legend continued to yell and writhe in pain. Link dismounted and picked her up as carefully as he could. He placed her in front of him on Epona and raced out of the battle, followed by Sergeant Vicencz. Link took her to a secluded area and laid her on the ground gently. She moaned in pain.

"Lift me up." Link did as she was told and lifted her up to a sitting position, "Break the tip if the arrow."

"What? No that's crazy."

"Please just do it!" Link, with a bit of trouble, broke of he tip of the bloody arrow and when he did Legend yelled out again. After a few more seconds she took a deep breath, "Pull it out."

"You'll bleed to death!" Vicencz said.

"Pull it out!"

Link took off one of his gloves, "Bite down on this." He put it in her mouth and put both his hands on the arrow. He slowly pulled it out. The glove in her mouth stifled Legend's screams. The arrow made a sickening sucking sound as he pulled it out. As he threw it to the side, he began to put pressure on the wound, "Go get some bandages and a red potion. Hurry!" he ordered Vicencz. He went off on his horse in the other direction.

Legend spit the glove out of her mouth. After a few minutes, Vicencz returned with the potion and bandages. Link ripped a piece of cloth and poured some of the potion on it. He rubbed it onto her shoulder and made a sling with the bandages. After giving Legend a few moments of rest, he lifted her onto Epona and they rode back to the field where the battle was taking place.

As they returned, Malvaagita's army began to retreat. They had won! Link and Legend dismounted and the soldiers all shouted out their victory cries. They cheered and celebrated; patted each other on the back, some even hugged. Legend smiled at seeing all the joy. But then, her smile began to fade as a loud booming noise was heard. The ground shook slightly with each boom. She slowly turned to see a large, shadowed creature coming towards them. With every step it took, the ground shook and the thunderous noise it made echoed throughout the field.

"He's here." Legend muttered, clutching her sword in her right hand, since she couldn't use her left hand, "Vicencz." The sergeant walked up to Legend, "Get everyone into the castle town. Make sure the drawbridge goes up."

"I don't mean to oppose, but I do not think it wise if we left."

"I did not ask what you thought! I am ordering you to take your troops into the town! If you-" before Legend could finish, Malvaagita took another step, causing a small tremor across the whole land.

"Rauru, be ready to put up a shield." Rauru and the other sages began chanting something in a tongue only they knew.

Malvaagita looked down on them, "I see you are all a force to be reckoned with." His voice echoed loudly, "But I do not intend on being defeated." He looked down specifically at Legend, "You are the one they speak of. I was hoping for an easy win, but now that there are more of you, I will have to take the time to decide which of you will be the least nuisance." He lifted one of his massive, clawed hands and did something that seemed to have torn into the sky. He stepped into the 'tear' and disappeared.

Legend stared blankly at where he disappeared, "He opened a dimensional fold. That means he's…"

"A genuine demon."

OK well that's chapter 11! I'm so sorry I took so long! I know I promised I would have it out sooner but because school started, I was swamped! I had homework on the first day!!! o_O; anyway… please review! No flames! I'll try to get out chapter 12 ASAP! ::sniff:: this fic is coming to an end soon… how sad. Anyway…bye di bye!