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Link stared at Saya, shocked. "Please Link…" Saya cried as she let go of his hand. "I'm sorry." But Link quickly re-caught her hand, so now he was the one holding Saya's trembling hand.
Don't hate me!
Quickly, Saya broke away, her yellow eyes wide and scared, ran for the house. But just before she got the doorknob, Link's hand closed over hers and pulled her back so she faced him. Saya knew what would happen.
Link will be so mad…
As Saya closed her eyes and turned her head, she waited for a slap or something of the sort from Link.
Link, I'm sorry!
But it never came.
Slowly, Saya opened one of her gold eyes, one, then the other. Slowly, somehow Saya found the courage as she looked up at Link's smiling face. "Saya…" Link began as he stared at her with unwavering blue eyes. "Listen to me. Hear me out all the way. Saya…you're not just any street kid, you'll always be welcome with me, and you're not annoying, or pushy, or stupid. I think you're amazing with your water skills, and you're smart, beautiful, and kind. Any guy would be lucky to know you were his…"
Thank you…now I can tell you… now I have the courage…
As Link trailed off, he gently held Saya's hand to his heart. "But they won't know. They'll never know…" Link continued as he put his other arm around Saya and drew his face close feeling a special warmth flow on him as they touched.
…
"Because you're mine."
***
"SAYA!" Ryu cried as he watched Link and Saya through a floating orb the Lencel held in his hands. "SAYA, DON'T!" As Ryu fell to his knees, he felt the tears come and flow down his eyes and onto the floor. "Saya…don't do it…" But he knew he was too late. "See that Ryu?" Lencel asked as he watched. "See what that ungrateful brat has done to you? He's gone off and taken Saya, just like I said."
Saya…
Sadly, Ryu looked up at Lencel. "But…you said…" he began as he wiped his eyes. "You would get Saya to fall for me…" Lencel only smirked and looked down at Ryu. "I know." He said "You'll get Saya in time. And Link will be no more…"
What have you done Saya?
Turning around, Lencel quietly walked over the floor and by a golden throne with red velvet as the seat and back rest, Lencel pulled out a quiver that was made of black leather. Inside was a full fifty supply of thick black arrows that that heavy iron arrowheads and a bow, big and powerful with a taunt string and painted red. "I guess I better make myself presentable for a guest…" Smirking and leaving the room, Lencel said nothing to Ryu as Ryu slowly broke down and cried.
Tell me lies…
***
After what seemed like years, Saya and Link gently pulled away, both blushing and silent. "Saya…" Link said after a while. "Saya…are you alright?" Saya nodded as she turned her head sideways. "But…" she said as she stared at the ground.
Am I really happy?
"Will I really…make you happy? Am I really that important to be noticed? Link, you're the Hero of Time! Shouldn't you be a hero and save other princesses or something? You can have any girl you wished for. Why waste it on me?" Link grinned as he brushed some of her hair back with his fingers.
When will you begin to listen?
"You still don't believe me do you?" he asked. "Saya…you've just made me the happiest guy in all of Hyrule. And even though I am the Hero of Time, you're right. I do need to help others. But I will always have time to be with you. I don't care about the other girl's in time's frame, I don't want them. You're my damsel in distress, my princess, my friend…" As Link leaned over again, he said, "My love…" Saya smiled as she rested her head back on Link. "Look…" she said turning to the east. "The sun…" As the bright sun shone over the tip of the fence, and the stars fading, Link smiled as he held Saya in his arms.
"I love you…"
Don't forget it…
***
Saya slowly opened the door to the outside, still a bit tired from not having too much sleep. As she closed the door, she heard a voice behind it.
"Good morning love."
Quickly, Saya turned to see Link beside her, dressed and smiling. "Saya you look particularly lovely today." Link teased as he pointed to the flyaway hair that was sticking out at the side. "Link!" Saya half whined half laughed as she raked her hand through her hair. "You're being mean to me! Stop it!" Link joined in on the laughter as he watched Saya comb out the tangles in her hair. "How did you sleep last night in your comfy bed?" Saya grinned as she stopped brushing her hair and said, "Fine thank you. And you in the lovely cot in the living room?" Grinning like a bobcat, Link grabbed Saya around the waist and spun her around, lifting her up. "Not as good as you I bet!" he laughed as he set her down.
I'm very happy…with you…
"By the way, have you seen Ryu?" Link asked confused. "He hasn't slept in his bed all night."
Please say you at least have…
Saya stopped smiling and quickly turned hers into a frown. "No I haven't." she said sadly. "Last night, before you came, Ryu just…vanished. Once you left, I went back out to look for him, but he wasn't there. Malon figured that he'd be back here later that night, but…" Shaking her head sadly, Saya said to Link, "Link, I'm worried. What if something happened to him? What if someone hurt him? What would he do?" Shaking his head also, Link sighed. "I didn't see him when I was looking for…someone."
Do I have to tell you?
Someone?
Looking away, Link sighed. "Saya I have to be honest with you. I'm really looking for a demon. When the monsters of the temples I went in were defeated, they each were able to put their power into something else. Ghosts, and magical fire, dragons and real fire, almost all of them. If the person with the powers gives their ability to someplace called the Dark Temple, then Gannondorf can be reawakened. Now the only demon that's left is the water demon. And I am suppose to be here to kill it."
Stop the evil…destroy my life…
While Link was talking, Saya's eyes grew wider. "You…you don't think…" she gasped as she brought her hands up to her mouth. "The water demon…me…?"
Link how could you?
Link looked at Saya with hurt eyes as he shook his head furiously and grabbed her shoulders. "No!" he cried knowing that Saya might suspect. "No, never! I never thought it was you! Even when others said you might be! Saya, I love you! I'm not going to believe anything anyone says about you that's negative!"
I would never…
But Saya wasn't listening. "That would explain it though wouldn't it?" she cried loudly and sadly as she clenched her fists. "That would explain all of it, wouldn't it Link?!"
My past…
Disbelieving, Link shook his head slowly. "No…" he whispered as he shook his head. "No…"
I won't let you believe!
But Saya continued as her voice rose, her speech growing faster. "Why I control water, make water appear…it all fits together! I am the water demon aren't I? I'm the one you have to kill! It's me Link! Morpha is in me!"
Morpha…father…
Link snapped as he roughly pulled Saya close to him in a tight embrace. "No!" he cried gripping her tightly. "No it's not true! It can't be true! Morpha had one million people to make out of! It's not you! He was too weak to make a demon! I…I won't believe it! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" But Saya didn't move as she let Link cry into her.
I lied Saya, I lied! It wasn't true! I just came here for fun and I want to go back and make up seven years…I lied!
"Link…" she finally said quietly as she held him. "I understand now. Where I came from. I understand. I'm not really Hyilian…or anything else. Morpha never chose anyone to put his powers in…I was created by Morpha with his powers…his daughter. That's the real reason why I'm on this earth…to bring Gannondorf…"
So…that's the truth about me…
I hate it.
Link shook his head as tears fell onto Saya's hair. "Stop it!" he hissed as he shook in her arms. "Stop it, it's not true! You're real to me and you're not a demon! Stop saying that!"
Water…flow through my fingers…turn back time and take back what I've said…I've hurt someone I love…
Seeing how much this was hurting Link, Saya slowly and gently pulled Link off her so she could look at him. "Link…" she said. "Do me a favor…" Link nodded, wiping his tears on his arm.
I'm sorry Saya…forgive me…I didn't mean…
"Anything you want to do…" Link whispered as he sniffled a bit staring into Saya's eyes. As Saya leaned close to him, she whispered,
Tell me…
"Tell me I am real…"
***
Up in the window of the house, Navi smiled as she watched Link and Saya through a cracked open window. "I guess…" she said as she leaned against the window sill. "Even if she is a demon. If she makes Link happy…"
***
Link stared into Saya's yellow tan eyes, his voice shaking as he pulled away.
"Saya…you are real…"
Smiling gently, Saya gripped Link's shoulders. "Link…" she said as she stared at him. "We need to go find Ryu and tell him the truth…we have to tell him the truth about both things. Our relationship and my past."
You'll always be real to me…
Tell me I'm real…
Link nodded as he pulled out his ocarina, playing Epona's song.
Your heart and soul…they're all real…
That I'm not just some monster without a heart or soul…
As Epona made her entrance into the ranch, Saya quickly scribbled out a water note for Malon telling her that they were off to find Ryu.
I'll tell you every day…
Every day…
"Navi!" Link called as he watched Saya sadly as she wrote the note. "Come on, we need to look for Ryu!"
Every day, you'll hear it from me…
Every day tell me…
As Navi fluttered down to them through the window, which was, open a crack, Navi smiled at Saya, who smiled back.
I don't care what anyone else thinks…
And then…if you're the one who tells me…even if everyone else disagrees…
As Link helped Saya up, he put her in front of him, his hands around her body holding the reins. "Let's go Epona!" Link called as he dug his heels in gently. Epona neighed in response and the three took off out of the ranch.
You're real…
I will believe it…
***
Link smiled as Saya looked up at him as Link hummed to himself. "What are you doing Link?" Saya asked as she stared up at him. But Link smiled and shook his head. "Just…reciting a poem I know. It's called 'Water Flow through my Fingers.'" Grinning, Saya leaned her head against Link. "Really?" she asked. "Can I hear it?" Link nodded as he looked out ahead of them. "Just to warn you, it's kinda long…and it doesn't even rhyme." But Saya smiled and closed her eyes, wishing they could stay like this forever. "I have time." She said. "And so do you." Link grinned and began…
"Water…flow through my fingers…tell me where to begin…
Carry me away to find the one I lost…
Take me to the place where I'll see my friend…
Take me to her…and sweep us away off our feet…
Sweep all the lies about her away from my ears…
Give her the courage she needs…
Turn back time and take back what I've said…I've hurt someone…
Even if I die, I'll save the one I love…
And carry me away in your sweet embrace…I love thee so…"
Saya smiled as she felt Link sigh. "Link, it was beautiful." She said. "Who wrote it?" But Link shook his head. "It's so old." He explained. "No one really knows who made it or how long it is. It was found in one of the hidden scrolls in the castle, but a big part of it was burned, so it was never really finished. People always add on another part of the poem and finish it for themselves, but I always say what was originally on the paper and not put in a lyric of my own. It's more realistic that way." Saya nodded as she looked ahead seeing the sky. "Do you think you'll ever put another lyric on?" she asked. But Link only stared up at the sky for a minute and then back down at Saya and gently pecked her forehead. "Maybe…"
***
It was sun set as Link walked and Saya rode Epona around the field, calling for Ryu.
"Ryu!"
Please come back…
"Ryu, where are you?"
Did something happen?
"Ryu, please answer us!"
Don't leave me alone…
As the sun began to set and the clouds began to cover the sky, Link sighed heavily as he turned to Saya. "Saya…" Link said as he looked at her sadly. "We haven't slept too much and it's getting dark. It becomes very dangerous when it's dark. We can try again tomorrow." Saya sadly nodded as she looked around one last time. "Ryu…where are you?" she whispered. Then, a heavy breeze blew, causing Saya and Link to shiver.
"Saya…"
Saya…tell me lies…tell me lies about Link and you…
Quickly, Saya looked up and around as she recognized the voice. "Link…" she said as she turned her head towards the darkest part of the land. "It's Ryu…" Shocked, Link turned too and indeed, Ryu stood there in his new armor, his eyes unwavering and cold staring only at Link as Link glared back. "Ryu!" Saya called as she got down from Epona. "Ryu, is that you?"
Could it be…?
Happily running to him, Saya leaped into his arms and hugged him around the neck.
It is you! My friend…
But Ryu said nothing as Saya held him, but only stared at Link all throughout, not breaking eye contact with him at all. Saya stopped and pulled back as she stared at him scared. "Ryu?" she asked as she looked up at him. "What's wrong? Ryu?" But Ryu said nothing and only continued to stare straight at Link, who stared straight back. "Saya," Ryu finally said as he glared at Link not moving his head. "I don't know if I have made the right choice, but I want this to happen." Getting scared, Saya looked at Ryu, her voice frightened. "Ryu," she asked as she gripped his cape. "What do you mean?" Finally, Ryu looked down at Saya. "I mean," he said as he grabbed her arms roughly and pulled her. "I can't let you go to Link Saya." Quickly, Ryu forced Saya to wheel behind him, Ryu's body blocking Saya's view of Link. "Ryu!" Saya cried as she struggled. "Why are you doing this?!" As Link watched Ryu pull Saya, a wave of panic swept over him. "Ryu!" Link cried as he began to dash over to them. "Let her go now!"
"Hold it Link!"
As Link looked up, Lencel rose out of the ground in his black hood and glared down at Link behind Ryu. "Lencel?!" Link cried at the sight of his former ally drawing his sword. "This is your fault isn't it?" But Lencel didn't answer and only stared at the Master Sword in Link's hands. "You…" he hissed as Link brandished his sword. "You killed my father with that sword, did you know? Well, of course you should. You're his killer after all. But I warn you Hero of Time, strike me now, and you'll live to regret it."
His father…?
Gannondorf?
Link stared in amazement as he made a decision on what to do. "Lencel…" Link glared. "I don't know what you're up to, but I will defeat you!" Quickly, Link pulled up his sword and dashed for Lencel. "Let Saya go now!" But Lencel only smirked as he watched Link come closer. "Go ahead Hero of Time!" Lencel laughed as waved his hand, causing Saya, to rise from the ground into his arms, Lencel's dagger at her throat. "Saya!" Ryu cried as he watched helplessly from the ground. "That's it Hero of Time!" Lencel laughed. "Come another step and I'll kill her!"
What can I do…?
At this, Link slowly stopped and angrily threw the Master Sword at Lencel's feet, his eyes to the floor in frustration.
Ryu gasped as he watched Saya stared at Link helplessly. "Lencel!" he called. "Saya wasn't suppose to be part of this! You said she would be safe!" But Lencel only shrugged. "So?" he said smugly as Ryu glared at him. "What do I care for a pretty face? You're the one who will have her in the end. Don't question my authority."
What? And risk hurting Saya? I…
Lencel laughed as Link growled in frustration. "I can't…" Link whispered as he looked down. "I can't…" then looking at Ryu, Link angrily cried, "RYU, YOU TRAITOR!"
I can't hurt Saya…no matter what the cost…
Link…don't!
"Link!" Saya cried as she struggled to be freed from Lencel. "Link, hurry! Kill Lencel and then Hyrule will be safe! One life doesn't matter against thousands!"
My life isn't important!
Your life IS important! It's important to me!
Angrily, Link looked up as Ryu stared at him. "Link…" Ryu said with unnerving calmness. "I am truly sorry it had to come to this." And then, as Ryu closed his eyes, Ryu and Saya disappeared and only Lencel was left.
"Link!"
Help me…
"Saya! Ryu, no!" Link cried, running to them, knowing he was too late.
Ryu, I'll kill you!
It was only Lencel and Link as they stood face to face, the sun gone and replaced by a moon-less, star-less sky of night. "Lencel…!" Link growled as he clenched his fists in anger. "You…why take Saya when it's me you want? Bring her back to me!" But Lencel laughed as he drifted down and with a shred of cloth from his cape, picked up the Master sword. "Link, Link, Link…" Lencel playfully scolded as he waved a finger at Link's face. "Make an attack on me and I'll kill Saya. If you want to see her, then give me all your weapons. Now." Link closed his eyes as he threw his bow, his gauntlets, his bombs, and whatever else he had to the floor. Lencel smiled as he stared down at the items in triumph. "Link…" Lencel said as he walked over to Link. "I'll watch Saya for you. And Ryu will too. Once you exchange places in the Sacred Realm with my father, then you won't have to worry about anything for all eternity. But first…You're coming with me to the Dark Temple…" "Link!" Navi cried trying to fly to him. Then, as two black orbs shot out from Lencel's hands, Link felt a tugging on his chest and then the last thing he saw was Navi rushing to him, unable to do anything but watch.
Saya…I failed…
***
Ryu quickly looked down in his arms. Saya was unconscious in his lap, resting peacefully, no idea what was going on. "Saya…" Ryu muttered as he picked her up and took her over to a stone tablet in the middle of the floor. "I won't leave you with Link! I love you; I'M the one that is the stronger of us. Why must you always be at HIS side?" But Saya said nothing as Ryu gently set her down on the stone tablet. "Lencel said he wouldn't hurt you." Ryu whispered as he bent his head close to Saya's ear. "Remember…I love you Saya." And with that, Ryu turned heels and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him, waiting for Lencel.
***
Link…
Saya opened her eyes and looked around. All around her were torches only half lit, lighting the dark dim room in a circle around her except for in front of her where there was enough space for one person to stand on. In front of her past the torches, a large golden throne with red velvet cushioning stood with someone in it. Behind her, a double doorway with one piece of the Triforce painted red stood, not opened. Around her, walls of stone and a prison in one of the walls stood, again with someone in them. Beneath her, Saya could feel a rough stone circle and the same design on the doorway with the red Triforce piece scrape her, and chains around her wrists pinning her hands together and to the stone circle so she could only stand up. She had cloth wrapped around her whole mouth gagging her.
"So you're awake…"
Saya looked around as she peered into the dimness. "Who…?" she thought as she tried to see. "Who's there?" Instantly, all the torches lit all the way as they brightened the dark room. "Me…" the voice said as it got up from the throne. "the owner of your new powers…Lencel…" As Saya gasped with fear, she was able to see a brighter scene of the room. Link was in the prison to her left, tied with chains on his wrists as well, the rough iron cutting into him. "Lencel!" Link cried as Lencel watch Link pull on his rusted chains, that made them cut even deeper making blood flow, which made him wince a bit. "Let Saya go! Now! I have the Triforce of courage, I'm the one Gannondorf wants!" Lencel laughed as he walked up to the cell and stared at Link in the eyes. "I would my friend, believe me…she's such a pretty thing…" Laughing as Link ferociously jerked on his chains, Lencel walked up to Saya. His black cape swished as he walked and his armor was gold colored, the same design as Gannondorf's. By his side, a thick and heavy sword lay, making a clanking sound as he walked. Then, gripping her hair roughly, Lencel brought Saya up to her feet and stared into her eyes, holding her in place.
Get off her!
"Let her go you filth! Don't touch her!" Link cried in anger. But Lencel ignored him as he traced a finger down Saya's face. "Yes…she is a beautiful one isn't she?" Lencel teased. "My, my Link I must applaud your talent for finding the perfect girl. Such beautiful hair too, wouldn't you say?"
Get OFF of HER!
As Lencel laughed and felt Saya's hair in his fingers, he smiled watching Link pull and tug on his bonds even harder. "Don't bother Link…" Lencel smirked as he watched Link with amusement. "Even if you somehow did break the chains, you wouldn't be able to stop me. You don't have a choice but to watch as I bring back my father from the Sacred Realm. Then, he can kill you once and for all…Hero of Time." Sneering, Lencel turned his attention to Saya. "Saya right?" he smiled still not letting go of her hair. "Yes…too bad I have to kill you." Then turning to Link, Lencel smiled. "You know what she's thinking Link?" he asked too happily. "Do you want to know what this lovely angel is saying in her mind?" Link slowly shook his head and stared at Saya's sad amber eyes. "She's thinking…" Lencel thought as he roughly shook Saya making her wince. "She wants me to let you go and keep her here. She knows she's the water demon I need for the sacrifice…"
Saya…
As Link looked into Saya's eyes, a single tear fell down her face and she closed her eyes.
I'm sorry…
"Lencel!" Link screamed as he pulled on his chains. "I'll kill you before you hurt Saya! I swear to the gods I will!" But Lencel only laughed as he waved his hand and Link's shield and Master Sword appeared behind the throne. Throwing them at the Link's feet, his reach, Lencel just smiled. "No Link…" he said as he stared his violet eyes into Link's blazing blue. "You won't. You're going to lose here and now. And now..." Looking down at Saya, Lencel smiled as he swiftly bent down and yanked Saya's head upward for a long draining kiss, the only barrier being the gag.
Link help me!
Leave her alone!
With almost a non-human cry, Link threw himself against his chains, making the blood that was caking his hands go faster than before. "Lencel!" he screamed as Lencel pulled away from Saya laughing and throwing her to the ground, pulling her gag off as she fell. "FIGHT ME! FIGHT ME AND STOP RUNNING LIKE THE BASTARD YOU ARE!"
Saya!
But Lencel didn't listen as he sat back down in his chair. "Ryu!" he called as Link sank to the floor on his knees. "Ryu! Come here! We have work to do…" Silently, the door that was normal looking opened, and Ryu walked in, looking very sad.
Saya…I never wanted it to be this way…
"Yes Lencel?" he asked. "Are we ready?" Lencel smiled as he stood, his bow and arrows in his hands. "Yes…" he said as he drew closer to Saya. "Let's begin…"