Authors Notes: Warning there is a pretty major spoiler in this chapter revealing
who Sheik really is though it's not the EXACT way it was revealed in the
game As you can probably tell things are starting to wind down to a close.
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Chapter Fourteen: Sheik Unmasked
Gannondorf raised an eyebrow; "You really think you can defeat me with that?"
Princess Serenity stared at him for a long moment, "Maybe not but I will give Link victory by at least weakening you. I won't let you win I won't!" She closed her eyes freely letting the power flow through her, "GINZUISHOU!" she screamed. The chains around her shattered and Serenity floated to the ground and calmly opened her eyes.
"Are you ready?" she asked softly.
Gannondorf threw the end of his cape behind his shoulders and smirked, "You won't win."
"I don't have to. Link will destroy you when he comes"
"You have a lot of faith in that boy."
"He can do it," she replied as she slowly lifted her hands into the air the crystal hovering between her palms, "O-negai, Ginzuishou, help me defeat him," she chanted.
Gannondorf watched amused for a moment an arrogant smirk coming to his lips, "You have no idea who I really am do you, girl?"
For a moment a flash of panic crossed through Serenity's expressive eyes. "What are you talking about?" She demanded lowering the Ginzuishou slightly.
"I have the triforce of power and you don't stand a chance."
"I don't care I won't let you hurt him."
"You're a fool," he sneered as he flexed his hand. Instantly he was surrounded by a golden glow and the Moon Princess was forced to take a step backwards by the sheer brightness. "If you want to live thorough this give up now," he ordered.
Serenity shook her head, "I'll never give up on Link. He'll make it through I know he will."
Gannondorf smirked, "You have too much faith in that boy. I'll make you regret you ever met him."
The Princess merely shook her head, "That's not possible I care for Link with all of my heart. Nothing you can do to me can make me regret meeting him."
Gannondorf let his power fade and smirked, "You're amusing. I think I'll keep you around a little while longer." He gestured with his hand and a volley of arrows came from the second story and Serenity fell to the ground as they struck her. She instantly knew it was more of the same type of powder that Amichi had used on her.
"Link," she whispered before she fell to the ground motionless.
**
Link looked up from his fight with the twin witches. "Usagi" his eyes hardened and using his hook shot he launched himself through the air and faced the flying twins.
As a fireball screamed towards him he readied his mirror shield and threw it towards the icy twin. 'I'm almost to you, Usagi. Just hang on'
**
Mamoru looked around his surroundings a sneer curling his lips, "Why is Usako staying here?" he asked as he noticed the broken bridge.
Rei frowned, "Mamoru, you don't know how she feels towards Link She really loves him."
"We're here to get her back to her destiny, ne?" He retorted an eyebrow rose in inquiry.
Minako shook her head, "Iie, we're just here to tell her what happened to Chibiusa. The decision will be hers. We're not going to force her, Mamoru-kun."
Makoto glanced side-ways at the blonde. The truth of the matter was that everyone else had decided to force Usagi back. They had unanimously decided to not inform Minako of this decision however.
"I don't even know where to begin looking," Ami commented. "The mercury computer quit working here. I don't know why it can't pick up on Usagi's signal."
"Are you looking for that Usagi girl?" enquired a voice.
Rei looked up and stared at the strange woman. "Who are you?"
"My name is Amichi and I serve Gannondorf-sama. I also know where that Usagi girl is."
"You do?" Makoto asked confused.
Amichi nodded, "Of course. I was the one that took her there."
Minako began to pull out her henshin wand, "What do you mean? Where is she?"
"She's with Gannondorf-sama. If you wish I could arrange a visit for you" she trailed off as the sound of pounding hooves filled the air. "Excuse me for a moment."
"Give her back!" Link demanded flinging himself off of Epona. He pulled out his sword and attacked the Gerudo guard.
Amichi smirked, "You've gotten better," she observed with a smile. She pulled out her own weapon and retorted.
Link grunted as her blade sank into his shoulder for a moment. He pulled back and knelt down performing a series of hand gestures, "Nayru's Love!" he screamed.
Amichi stared at him startled for a moment, "Nani?" She demanded as she brought her blade at him. The weapon was torn out of her hands as it bounced off the force field on the furious Link. Before Amichi could fully react Link's blade had finished her off.
Link watched her fall then turned to the startled group of people. "You're here." His eyes narrowed. "Why?"
Minako smiled sweetly at him, "It's okay, Link. We just need to talk to Usagi about something. "
Link frowned, "You want to take her back don't you?" He asked his hands readjusting their grip on his weapon.
"Hero of Time."
Link stopped and looked up, "Sheik?"
Sheik jumped down from the castle wall his eyes boring into Link's. "Link, it's time for me to reveal who I really am."
Link stared at him puzzled his anger slowly draining away. "Show... who you are?"
Sheik nodded and began to glow a soft purple color. When the light faded a gorgeous Princess stood. "It's been a long time since I've been able to look like this, Link. Thank you for all of your help."
"Z Zelda-hime," Link gasped as he stared at the Princess. "You were Sheik?"
She nodded and glanced at the castle her eyes shadowed with worry. "I'm sure Usagi is alright, Link. Follow me. I and the other sages will make a bridge for you to get to the castle to save her."
Link glanced at her, "Arigato," he whispered his eyes locked on the castle in the distance. He was determined to save her and nothing would stop him.
**
Usagi awoke feeling dizzy and sick to her stomach, "What did you do to me?" she whispered as her entire body shivered.
Gannondorf smirked, "I have to have a nice image to entice our guests."
"Nani?" She whispered.
He smiled at the Gerudo mage in front of him. "Is it ready?"
"Hai," responded the Gerudo. "Just start talking and it will appear in front of the one known as Link."
Gannondorf smirked, "Excellent Link, can you hear me?"
Link looked around confused. "What?" He whispered. He saw the King of Evil smirking from a few feet away and started to attack.
"Matte, Link," Zelda called.
Link paused and glanced back at her, "Demo"
"It's an illusion. It's not really him."
Link scowled and turned his attention back to the smirking figure. "He looks real"
Gannondorf chuckled, "Not very bright is he?" He asked his prisoner.
Usagi glared at him and led her head droop. She felt strange as if her blood was slowly freezing in her veins. "Leave him alone," she whispered.
Link's eyes widened as he saw the hazy image of Usagi chained up. "Usagi"
Mamoru scowled, "What is he doing with Usako?" He demanded.
Gannondorf turned towards Usagi and made a slight clucking noise before turning and slapping her. "You should know better by now not to speak unless I want to be amused," he scolded.
Usagi ignored him her eyes barely staying open. 'What's wrong with me? I feel like falling asleep.' She forced her head to raise and she glared at Gannondorf, "Whatever you're trying to do to me won't work," she gasped. "GINZUISHOU!"
Gannondorf stepped back as the crystal appeared and the crescent moon blazed to life on her forehead. It seemed in a mere instant the poison that had been ravaging her system was gone but with it was also what energy she had left. "Fool," he sneered as her head fell.
"USAGI!" Link screamed as he watched the scene.
Gannondorf chuckled and raised Usagi's chin with one fingernail letting the nail slice into her fragile flesh and a few drops of blood decorated his fingertip. "If you really want her, boy then give me the triforce."
"NO!" Zelda yelled shaking her head.
Gannondorf began to laugh and a pink barrier surrounded Zelda. "Now I have two I'll be waiting, Link," he mocked as the Princess in her pink crystal prison vanished as the same time as the image of the triumphant King dissipated.
"Zelda" Link's head bowed and his eyes filled with anger. "First Usagi and now her"
Navi flew out of his cap rim, "Link"
Link turned emotionless eyes to her. "What do you want, Navi?"
The tiny fairy turned her eyes towards the castle. "I I don't think Usagi is dead and Gannondorf can't win yet."
"Why do you say that?"
"It looks like she was just weakened. As for Gannondorf he needs all three triforces."
"Doesn't he have them?"
"Iie you have the last one, Link. The triforce of Courage is within you. "