Ah, and since those reading this are probably game lovers I'd like to bring something to your attention for those that don't know. The incredible .hack//Sign will be airing on Cartoon Network February 1st However it will be aired on Toonami at 3 P/E time.. What's wrong with this? Well No offense to those that watch toonami but it's an entirely different anime then Dragonball Z There is barely any fighting what so ever in the entire show. Much like the Online RPG it simulates it is basically character development and talking, furthermore the first four episodes or so the plot is VERY slow.
So why am I interrupting your reading and telling you this? Because, though I'm not sure if the dub is a good one, I would like for everyone to give their support to the show and not just judge it by the first few episodes, and of course please don't judge it by the time frame they decided to put it on. If anyone can prove they watched the show (via telling something that happened in it on their reviews after Feb1st then I'll work on updating whatever those people want. Oh! Don't forget to buy the PlayStation 2 game .hack: Infection, also arriving in February.
Certain liberties have been taken with the ending, it will only be like the original Zelda to a point and then it will branch away. You'll understand when you get there. And now back to the ending of my longest running fiction. Enjoy, minna-chan.
Chapter Eighteen: Decision of a Princess
Navi attempted to dart into the portal but was thrown back. Frustrated she turned a dark glare on Usagi and realized with a start the girl was crying. "Link!" she cried to the gloomy hero.
Not even the words of the fairy could break the boy out of his stupor. Had Usagi really chosen Gannondorf over him? No, that couldn't be true He had taken too long in getting to her side. It was his fault she was like this.
Gannondorf laughed at the pure look of hopelessness present in the boy. "Hyrule is mine now. So be a good boy and leave while you can still breathe."
The tiniest flame of defiance sparked in Link's eyes and his head slowly raised, as he came eye to eye with his sworn enemy. "I'll never give up on Hyrule. I won't just stand by and let you take it"
Gannondorf laughed and sneered at the youth. "You're going to lose your precious Hyrule just like you lost our precious girlfriend. I've won, Hero of Time. You can't stop me now!" He slammed his fist into the floor and only Link's nimbleness saved him from falling to the room below as the ground gave way underfoot.
Link pulled out his sword and prepared to do battle. He might of failed Usagi but he wasn't about to fail Hyrule. He'd fight to the death for this land. Anything less wasn't acceptable. "Stop talking and fight," he growled before dropping into a guard stance. This was it, the final showdown.
**
"How's it going, Ami-chan?"
The blue-haired genius glanced up. "The make-shift laser is almost to the other side But still its only one tiny hole. It's not enough."
Mars managed a smile at her friend. "We believe in you, Ami-chan. Just keep going. We'll get out of here, yet."
Their talk was interrupted by the sound of falling stones and the girls shrieked as bits and pieces of the ceiling started to fall. "What's going on?" Tuxedo Kamen demanded as he glanced upwards. "The whole place is caving in!"
Mercury winced as a falling rock hit her cheek. "We have to take shelter If this place caves in on us we'll be crushed." She quickly turned off the miniature laser and turned her analyzing equipment to the ceiling. "Minako-chan, please you have to help us out here. If this whole place collapses"
Grudgingly the blonde got to her feet. She well understood the dangers but if she helped them out of this Could she trust them not to force her friend to return? "Alright But my power might not be enough to get us out of here in time" She called forth upon her powers of light and love and turned her attention to the giant pillar that stood between them and freedom.
**
Navi fluttered in front of the girl and tried to get her attention. "You! Link could die because of you! Snap out of it!"
The only sign that Usagi was even aware of the fairy, was that her eyes tracked the magical being around the room. Still, the girl did not speak nor move.
"If Link dies." Navi's voice trailed off and she seemed to crumple as she landed on the organ's keys and curled up into a ball. "Hyrule will die with him"
Zelda continued to slam her fists into her prison as she attempted an escape. Finally, after what seemed like hours, she had finally acquired the tiny fairy's attention. She tried to mouth what was wrong with Usagi but Navi was too occupied in trying to find a way to free her. "She's been brainwashed!" the lovely princess finally screamed in a very un-princess like tone.
Navi's eyes widened as she caught sight of the princess's lips. Usagi had been brainwashed? Was Gannondorf really that powerful? She glanced at the silent girl and winced. Link was right, it was her fault that Usagi had ended up here like this. She would have to set things right, somehow. "Usagi?"
No response. Not even a glimmer of recognition filled the placid blue orbs. Navi thought for a long moment before attempting to land on the girl's nose. This finally got a response and for a split second Usagi's eyes widened. "Navi?"
Navi smiled in response. Finally Usagi spoke! "Usagi, you have to get to Link, now! You really hurt him when you betrayed him like that"
Pain flashed in her baby blues but just as quickly a shutter seemed to fall over her expression. "Gannondorf-sama"
Navi scowled and with a flash of wings leaned close to the girl and bit her nose. She smirked in satisfaction as the girl shrieked. "Snap out of it! Are you going to let Gannondorf control you and just kill Link?"
"No," Usagi promised though it was obvious she was having to fight the invisible bonds that surrounded her. "I won't let Link be hurt"
**
Link's head snapped up and he glanced behind him. Had he just heard Usagi's voice? He hadn't fought to all of his ability at this point, and because of this, not only was Gannondorf covered with scratches and slashes from the sword, but Link himself was sporting a collection of burns from the magic the evil one used. "Usagi" He seemed to take heart at just the memory of the girl and pulled out his light arrows. "I won't let you hurt her anymore, Gannondorf, I promised her!" He unleashed a volley of arrows and watched with grim satisfaction as they hit and the man screamed in pain as his body shook.
Quickly the young hero leaped to the man and attacked a final time with his sword. This time the great king of evil fell to his hands and knees. He was clearly defeated. "The Great Evil Gannondorf beaten by this kid?" His body shook and he coughed, showering the dusty brings with flecks of blood. "Link!" His roar seemed to echo around the small space and Link vanished from the spot and was once again with an overjoyed Navi.
"Link, you're okay!" Her joyous shout was interrupted as the whole building began to shake and the top tower seemed to explode in a debris of rubble, leaving the entire group exposed to the chill night air.
Slowly the pink diamond containing Zelda floated down and the princess was finally released. Instead of rushing to Link's side, however, she rushed to Usagi's side. "Are you alright?"
Usagi winced at the touch of the girl's hand and stared at the ground hard. She had not only betrayed Link, she had really hurt him. How could he ever forgive her? She couldn't ask him to do such an impossible thing.
"Usako!" Faster than Usagi could look up she was clasped into Tuxedo Kamen's embrace. She tried to push away from him but was much too weak after the events that had taken place. "Usako, are you alright? What'd these barbarians do to you?"
"Mamoru, let her go," Sailor Venus coldly informed as she and the rest limped into sight. Each sported a variety of cuts and bruises they had acquired in their escape. "We had a deal."
"Usagi-san It's about Chibiusa She won't be born without your marriage to Mamoru," Ami quickly explained.
As expected Usagi's eyes widened. "N.. Nani? Chibiusa Won't be born?" She shook her head in denial before a scream of pure agony escaped her. She collapsed to the ground still conscious and screamed again as she clutched her sides. "The Ginzuishou." She whimpered not even noticing that Link had taken her into his arms and was trying to see what the matter was. "It's" Her voice trailed off and she howled in pain again.
"Gannondorf," Zelda growled in an uncharacteristic snarl. "He's using that crystal of hers still But I thought he was dead?"
Any reply to her question was interrupted as the ground began to shake underneath.
"With his last breath, Gannondorf is trying to crush us in the ruins of
the tower! We need to
hurry and escape! Please follow me!"
Tuxedo Kamen scowled. "Give Usako to me. She doesn't belong here. She belongs with us back home."
Link didn't take his hands away from the shivering girl and instead actually tightened his hold. "Usagi will make the decision," he coldly informed the entire group. He wasn't going to let them take her away without her consent. "Now, let's get out of here." He quickly followed Zelda down the flight of crumbling steps and tried to not drop Usagi in the process. Why did Gannondorf have to have this high of towers anyway? Why couldn't he have been satisfied with a nice one story castle?
"Link" Usagi pushed at the boy until she was set down. "I'll walk myself If he still has the Ginzuishou You might need to fight him again." Her head bowed in sorrow. "Gomen"
Link's eyes softened and he was about to reassure the girl when he felt the ground shaking again. "Don't worry about it, Usagi. Now we should get out of here before this whole place falls with us inside it."
Usagi nodded and retained the scream that fought to escape from her. What was Gannondorf doing? Why was the Ginzuishou affecting her like this? Was it because she had been tied to Gannondorf before his death? She winced at the thought and noticed her senshi watching her. She let her eyes fall to the precarious steps and hurried after Link.
"Why are we following them?" Tuxedo Kamen demanded as he glanced at the rest of the senshi. "They're going to get us killed. We should find another way down."
Sailor Venus frowned at this. "I'm following Usagi-chan to make sure you don't try anything" She shook her head her usually bright blue eyes dimmed with hidden anger at her friends. How could they do this to the one that had brought light into their lives? "Please Don't ruin her happiness here" She couldn't bring herself to finish the sentence and rushed down the stairs after the group.
Zelda easily opened the door with a quick cast of her magic. She rushed into the room not even noticing the trap until she was surrounded by a ring of fire. "Li" she paused mid-shout as she remembered Usagi's words. Was she really just going to rely on Link all the time?
"Zelda-hime?" Link gasped as he saw her predicament. He started to go to her when two Stalfos emerged from the ground. "Won't give up yet?" he growled before unsheathing his sword. He'd make Gannondorf pay for this.
Usagi pushed past the startled boy and limped to Zelda's side. Sure, she and the girl had their misunderstandings but she couldn't just leave her there! "Hang on," she whispered in encouragement as s he searched around in her pockets. Not finding what she sought she whirled around and nearly tackled Link. "Gomen," she mumbled as he barely got them out of the way of an attack. "I needed this." She plucked an ice arrow off of him and plunged the arrow into the fire holding Zelda. "Hurry!"
Tuxedo Kamen, who had followed the others upon realizing there was no other way down, stared numbly at the sight of Usagi actually burning her self in order to rescue the other girl. Where was his klutzy odango? "Usako?"
She actually managed to muster a smile at him full of sadness and remorse. "Gomen, Mamoru" She glanced at Link to see if he needed help when she realized he was opening another door leading to more stairs. "Wow You're really amazing" She colored at his gentle smile and only half noticed Tuxedo Kamen's glare.
Zelda grabbed the distracted girl's arm and pulled. "We must hurry! We don't have a lot of time left" She rushed them out of the door and down the steps, but now a series of boulders and rocks were starting to fall around them. "Careful," she cautioned as she sidestepped some of the larger ones.
Link noticed something ahead of the two on an old wooden bridge and his eyes narrowed. The Redead wasn't going to hurt the Hylian Princess or his Usagi. He raced by the two as he pulled out sword, preparing for battle. The creature went down with one blow and the group made it to the final staircase.
"Usagi-san?" Zelda whispered softly to the girl as she noticed her tense and turn a pale pallor. "About what you said" Her voice trailed off as she noticed something peculiar. "What happened to your hands?"
Usagi seemed to get over her bout of pain and glanced down at the burns that decorated her. "It's nothing Ne, Zelda? You might You might need to take care of Link for me I think Gannondorf-sama," she winced at this, "did something to me with the Ginzuishou"
Zelda's eyes widened. "Gannondorf-sama?" she managed to whisper in a hiss, careful not to let Link overhear. "What's going on, Usagi-san?"
By this time the motley group had reached the end of the staircase and Zelda's attention had to be diverted for her to open the last gate. The group rushed through and as the last one left the doorway the whole castle shook and crumbled down.
"It's over It's finally over," Zelda whispered as she stared at the collapsed building.
A loud thump from the middle of the area got the group's attention and Link tensed. "Usagi Stay here with Zelda-hime. I'm going to go check it out." He turned to glance at the girl to make sure she had heard when he noticed her on the ground. "Usagi?"
Navi fluttered around the girl as she studied her. What had happened? "Link Something's wrong."
"Usako?" Tuxedo Kamen pushed the others aside and knelt by her side. "Usako, answer me!" He smiled in relief as her eyes flickered upwards to meet his. "Usako What happened?"
She soundlessly shook her head and hugged herself tightly. "I'm so sorry, Link" She felt tears brimming in her eyes but with effort managed to hold them at bay. "He he used the Ginzuishou He's not dead."
"What?" Link asked startled. "But how can that be? I killed him"
"His hatred for you must have done it," Zelda quickly explained while giving Usagi an understanding look. The bond that Gannondorf had created with the other princess had survived even death, and using that bond and the Ginzuishou that had still been in his possession, he had drawn upon Usagi herself to escape death. "Link Maybe" She looked a bit unsure of herself at this point for she was going against her beliefs that she had grown up with. But She glanced at Usagi and her decision was made. "Don't fight him Let's just get out of here while we can Leave him be."
Link's shock was clearly apparent. "What? But Zelda-hime, if I don't finish him he'll destroy Hyrule!"
Zelda frowned. "Don't do it, Link. You'll regret it for the rest of your life if you do!"
Tuxedo Kamen had noticed the conversation and quickly realized the problem. "Usako has to return with us. If she stays here she dies, right?" He demanded of the frowning princess.
Zelda sighed. "No That's not certainBut Hyrule isn't worth the risk Please, Link don't do this."
Navi glanced at Link in worry. Despite her fondness for Usagi if the girl was standing in the way of Hyrule's protection "Link, Hyrule must be saved. It was the entire reason you were chosen."
"I don't understand Why can't I kill Gannondorf? Look what he's done to Usagi" He glanced at Navi shook his head. "Why is Zelda-hime trying to stop me?"
"You're dense," Sailor Mars noted her eyes narrowed. "Do you even realize what they're talking about?" As the piercing eyes filled with hatred settled on her she had to bow her head. "If you fight and kill Gannondorf, Usagi could die with him."
Startled, Link turned to Zelda for confirmation. "That's That's not going to happen is it?"
Usagi got to her feet and lightly grabbed Link's shirt sleeve. "Link, save Hyrule. I'll be fine, I promise." She knew her words might not be the truth but hadn't she came this far only being a burden and slowing down his quest? No, even if her life was the cost she was going to help. "Don't worry"
Relief warmed the young man's eyes and he nodded, new confidence filling his soul. He'd make the evil monster pay for hurting Usagi. He glanced towards the center of where the castle had stood and took a deep breath. His enemy was waiting for him. "I'll be back soon, Usagi Please, don't make any decisions while I'm gone?" If she chose to leave without saying goodbye again It'd crush him.
Zelda actually glared at the girl for telling Link such a thing, but she kept her silence. Usagi was a fool. "Link, be careful."
Link glanced over his shoulder at the group and nodded, "Zelda-hime Don't let them take Usagi. Promise me."
Zelda was startled at his request but nodded. "Of course Take Navi with you. You'll need her."
Link didn't seem to agree with her observation but let the fairy follow him out onto the battlefield. He cautiously made his way to a pile of debris and rubble that was almost out of sight of the watchers. Intense heat and flames licked at his skin as he approached and he winced and wished he had worn his fire tunic.
A loud roar startled him and he jumped into an attack ready stance as the pile of rubble exploded outward and the former king of evil was revealed. It was obvious the man was near death. He panted heavily but the golden triforce on his hand actually seemed to gain power, while at the same time Usagi collapsed soundlessly to her knees. "This isn't over," he sneered at Link as he tightened his fist. His triforce began to shine so brightly that Link was forced to look away. This caused him to miss the transformation that Gannondorf went through. When the light died down he finally attempted a glance and his insides iced over.
Ruby red eyes filled with malice settled on the boy. With that girl's power fueling him it was impossible for him to die. He'd tear the youth to shreds and not even receive a scratch while doing it. He flexed his arms, one which held a spear, and the other that held a wicked looking sword.
"Link, what is that?" Navi hissed as she stared at the fearsome minotaur-like beast. "He's changed"
Link eyed the creature for a long moment. "It doesn't matter We're going to win this, Navi." The tiny fairy didn't seem so sure but hovered after Link as the boy approached.
Quick as a deadly snake lying low in the grass, Link's sword was ripped from his grasp and thrown back towards the group as a fiery ring separated him from the others. There would be no help from them. Laughter erupted from the beast and he advanced on the still startled warrior.
"Link!" Zelda started to step forward when the fire flashed and rose higher, creating an impenetrable barrier.
Sailor Venus watched as the boy was mercilessly thrown to the side. "He needs help Maybe this will work" She aimed her attack at the beast and tried not to wince as the hot flames lapped hungrily at her skin, if it hadn't been for her fuku's gloves her hands would have been incinerated, as it was she was merely in constant pain. "Crescent Beam!"
The light and love based attack stunned the beast long enough for Link to smash its tail with an exceptionally large hammer. "Thank you," he whispered as he quickly dodged the already regaining strength monster.
Both Sailor Mars and Mercury frowned deeply at the orange-clad heroine. "Minako-chan, what are you doing?"
She glanced over before firing a second version of her attack at the beast. "I'm helping Link"
"But" Sailor Jupiter looked concerned. "Won't Usagi-chan die if that Gannondorf freak does?"
Venus seemed to wince at this. "I'm going to trust in her Don't you see what she's risking in order to help this place? I won't dishonor her by not doing my best. Usagi-chan, don't worry. We'll beat this guy!"
Usagi from her position on the ground smiled at her friend and got to her feet. "Minako-chan" She closed her eyes and concentrated on the Ginzuishou. It would be hard but It was possible. The powers that she had been tied with weren't a one way deal, no, she could use the link as easily as he could.
"Look!" Venus shouted as the fire vanished. "He's got him down!"
"Link, get the Master Sword! Hurry!" Zelda encouraged.
A hand gripped the sword before the boy could get it and Link glanced up his eyes narrowing. "Give me the sword"
Tuxedo Kamen took off his mask with one hand and avoided the eyes of all that was watching. "Here, take this and defeat him but if anything happens to Usako I'll never forgive you And if you make it through this alive Take care of her. I was a fool to listen to a dream."
Link nodded and easily picked the blade up. "Nothing will happen to Usagi as long as I live. I'll protect her," he reassured before venturing towards his enemy as he prepared for round two.
"Mamoru-san?" Mars asked startled, not quite sure what to make of the words he had spoken. "Are you sure? What about Chibiusa?"
Pain flashed in the solemn bluish-grey eyes. "The future is not set in stone Usako will be happy here, even if its not with me. Link will take care of her, he loves her." He turned his attention to the shocked girl and forced a smile. "Usako, no matter what, be happy. Don't feel guilty over Chibiusa Your future will be bright no matter who you're with."
Zelda was obviously confused. "What's going on? I thought you hated Link?"
Tuxedo Kamen let his eyes drift to the battlefield. "Look what he's doing for her All I've managed to do is hurt her. She'll be better off here."
Zelda nodded. "She's different Hyrule would be a better place if she ruled it after all this."
Link paused as Gannondorf toppled over. What had happened? He glanced over at the group and noticed Usagi was wearing a shining white outfit and the yellow mark on her forehead was glowing brightly. "Usagi?"
"I'm holding him down Finish him, Link!" she commanded.
Link nodded and returned to the struggling Gannondorf. "You'll never hurt her or anyone else I care about again, goodbye, Gannondorf." He rammed the Master Sword into the skull of the evil one and watched as the hate-filled eyes dimmed and finally closed, forever.
Princess Serenity wavered on her feet but somehow managed to stay standing. Her transformation held only for a few second before a trembling Usagi took her place. "You did it, Link"
The ecstatic hero nodded and smiled at her. "Thank you for your help, Usagi." He seemed to notice her weakness and frowned in worry. "What's wrong?"
She shook her head and shivered again. "The Ginzuishou It's breaking." At her last words the body of Gannondorf vanished in a sparkle of silver light that was quickly washing over the scene. Before anyone could fully react to this, the light had washed over them and had traveled further to the other areas of Hyrule.
"What happened?" Zelda asked startled as she stared at the castle behind the group. Gannondorf's evil lair had been replaced with her castle. "Everything It's changed"
Usagi's soft smile was barely visible. "The Ginzuishou is purifying everything before it vanishes" She felt her body start to slump and fought it. "Link, I'll never forget you"
"Usagi?" Link was quickly getting hysterical. "Zelda-hime," he all but whimpered as he watched the love of his life weaken before his eyes. "Help her!"
Zelda glanced down and nodded. Her idea would be risky, but didn't she owe it to Link for fighting so hard for her Kingdom? "Of course." She felt her triforce begin to glow and closed her eyes in concentration.
The golden light flowed over the barely breathing girl and calmed her. "Zelda" She managed a smile and whimpered in protest as her body begin to shut down. She understood that she was dying and why.
"Usako" Usagi was startled as Mamoru's hand found hers and she tried to pull free. The Earth Prince wouldn't let go however and then she realized what was happening. Both he and Zelda were giving her power to survive the shattering of the Ginzuishou.
The Sailor Senshi stood silent as they watched, each lost in their own thoughts. What was going to happen now? How could Usagi's life go on without the Ginzuishou?
After a few minutes that seemed like a few hours to the participants, Zelda and Mamoru collapsed to their knees by the pale girl. Both were spent, both had given all they could to overpower the Ginzuishou's selfish desires.
"Usagi?" Link stared at the girl. She was so still and her normally expressive blue eyes were hid beneath shut eyes. "Usagi?" He leaned closer to her hoping that she'd smile at him and keep her promise. "Navi" He turned to the watching fairy and felt tears prick his eyes, "this this is my fault, isn't it?"
"Link" Navi was at a lost on how to comfort him. They had been through so much together and yet because of her schemes to save Hyrule he was close to hating her. "I'm sorry"
Link shook his head in denial. "She can't She promised!"
Zelda supported herself on one elbow and smiled at Link. "Link, don't worry She's not dead." She turned her attention to the girl and chuckled. "She's sleeping."
Link blinked and glanced at Usagi again to see that, yes, she was merely sleeping. "Thank you Zelda-hime, thank you" He glanced warily at the man that had tried to steal Usagi away from him. "Thank you as well"
Mamoru looked weak and pale. "I did it for Usako She deserves to be happy. I was a fool and let some vision I had guide our destiny. Even when she was with me she was never as happy as I've seen her with you. I won't be the one to take her happiness away. I'll entrust her into your care."
Zelda winced and rubbed her hand where the triforce had glowed so brightly just a short while ago. "Link I'm leaving Hyrule to you and Usagi-san."
Shock entered Link's crystal clear eyes. "What? Leaving where? Why? Hyrule needs you"
The princess shook her head in denial. "I've given my status and position to her Look at her hand." She watched as the boy did so and fought to keep a smile. "I'll always be a sage but I'm not needed here any longer"
Mamoru turned his attention to the about to cry princess and understanding dawned, "Zelda-hime Our world needs a leader like you. Will you please return with us and guide it?"
"But" She turned helpless eyes to Link. How could she say no when she had just given up her position in Hyrule? "I'd be honored to lead your world But I don't think I'm fit just yet. It's because of me that Hyrule fell into such tragedy. Let me return to your world with you and learn of it and what it means to be a true ruler."
"You're You're going home?" Usagi's parched voice whispered. "Tell my family That I'll always love them." Slowly, and with help from Link, the blonde managed to sit up. "Thank you for what you did I know how much you've sacrificed to help me."
Zelda flushed at the heartfelt thanks and glanced away. The truth was that she had always cared for Link but she had let her beliefs cloud her goals and so instead of ending up 'happily ever after' she was the one that was left in the cold, looking in. At least she wasn't alone in this aspect, however, for the named Mamoru seemed shattered by his decision and yet he stuck by it. Amazing how such a simple act of caring could make one's opinion change drastically.
"Are you okay, Usagi?" Link questioned as he searched her over for any mars on her skin. "I'm sorry I didn't realize that killing Gannondorf could of killed you too."
He would of said more but the girl leaning against him tilted her head and brushed her lips against his in an effort to stem the flow of apologies. "I love you, Link Nothing will ever change that. I'll spend the rest of my life proving how much"
Minako who had by this time detransformed with the rest of the senshi smiled. "Usagi-chan You're going to be so happy being loved by the one you love. We'll be sure to visit you frequently I'll miss you."
Usagi hugged her friends tightly and only the thought of Link was enough to finally make her let go. "Minna. I'll write to you everyday," she promised. "And when you come to visit I'll give you the letters"
The group smiled at her again before forming a circle with Zelda and Mamoru in the center. "Goodbye, Usagi, Link Take care of Hyrule!"
Link, Usagi, and Navi watched the group vanish and slowly turned their attention to each other. "Link I'm not that good of a ruler and I'm not very good at cooking, and not the best in manners Are you sure you want me to help you rule Hyrule?"
**
Navi flew away at this point knowing that Link's response would be kindhearted and full of love. She had to do many things she hadn't been proud of but Hyrule was safe and it would be under the care of two rulers that had the purest hearts she had ever encountered. Link didn't need her any longer. It was time for her to return to the Kokori forest and serve the Deku Sprout. She would miss her friend but she understood that he could never forgive her, no matter how pure of a heart he had, for what she had done to his love. "Goodbye Link, Hyrule will become a wonderful place with you ruling it. I'm sorry I had to drag you into all of this."
"Navi?" The Deku Sprout watched as the tiny fairy landed beside it. "You're not going to be at Link's side any longer?"
Navi shook her head. "I've hurt Link too badly. Not even he can forgive me for it. Besides, my place is here, serving you."
"Link will forgive you in time, Navi. He's already forgiven you. You need to forgive yourself. Hyrule has been saved and Gannondorf has been killed for now. But we both know that he'll resurface again one dayI hope that someone like Link will be there to stop him."
Navi smiled thoughtfully at this. "Someone like Link or Usagi A child of theirs will have the purest heart this place has ever seen. No evil will be able to withstand the purity"
The Deku Sprout chuckled, it's eyes glowing a soft garnet color and it's bark turning an odd greenish tinge for the space of a heartbeat. The rulers of Hyrule would not only be just but they would usher forth an entirely new era of peace. The future looked bright for all involved and no one would be able to separate the two again. Finally both worlds would find peace.
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Epilogue:
The young girl stood staring at the person in front of her. Her parents had often told her stories of their youth but she hadn't really believed them that much. "Who are you?" She didn't care if her tone was a bit demanding. What right did a boy have coming to her special garden, anyway?
The boy flushed in embarrassment at being caught. The only reason he had been peeping was because the girl was like some sort of angel from above. His mother was one of the most beautiful people he knew, but even her beauty paled in comparison to the child-like goddess in front of him. "My name?" He tried to recall it and just blinked at the waiting girl. "Link... My name is Link, son of Zelda and Mamoru."
The girl's eyes widened. "Zelda? That's my name!" She studied the boy confused for a long moment. "I'm daughter of Usagi and Link, rulers of Hyrule..."
The two stared at each other as realization dawned. The simple and seemingly innocent meeting had just changed the world as both knew it. All the tales and stories they had been taught since birth, were being revealed to be anything but myth. The princess stepped forward and handed a small musical instrument that had been passed down to her by her mother, which the boy thankfully took. This all seemed so familiar as if it had been all played out before.
Unbeknownst to the two a rumble sounded deep within the valley of the Gerudo. A tiny sliver of silver glowed brightly in the darkness and a slowly pulsing tone of gold from three triangles, answered it. Two ruby red eyes full of vengence slowly opened and plans were carefully being made for revenge. The triforce of power glittered brightly in the grasp of the creature in the dark and soft malicious laughter filled the small underground cave. Peace and joy wouldn't last forever. He would return and kill the descendants of those that had stopped him the first time. His desire for supremacy would be satisfied.
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Author Notes: So the saga ends and I'm terrible at endings so if the
whole Deku thing seems horrible I apologize ^^;; Hopefully those that have followed
the series closely will be satisfied with how things turned out and I'm equally
hopeful that I didn't leave any loose ends ^^;; Thanks for all the support you've
shown this fan fiction and myself. And if I ever beat Majora's mask (which seems
REALLY unlikely -.-) I just might write another Zelda crossover.