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them on E-bay! ^_~
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Illumion wasn't only huge… It was tricky at the same time.
Link tried swiping with his sword, but it would only go through it.
'You cannot kill me by a mere blade,' it hissed, noticing his panicking.
'How can I strike a mere figment of my imagination?' Link muttered angrily as it started to laugh at him. 'Where is its weak point?'
'If I told you…' it cackled with a grin, 'then it wouldn't be a challenge…'
Link blinked.
'A little speechless? I'll give you one indication… My true form is only revealed behind a surface, clear as water, smooth as the sea…' Ganon smirked.
'Glass…' Link realized, gripping his sword tighter.
'A clever little Hyrule boy you are… This is not a test of courage… This is not a test of skill… This is a test of trust…' he raised his hand, and to Link's horror, Usagi's body floated up, beside the supposed Ganon.
Slowly, Illumion transformed into none other than the song sage herself.
'No!' Link shouted.
Illumion, looking identical to Usagi, gave a smirk.
The real Usagi still dangled lifelessly.
'Awaken, song sage…' it whispered.
The true Usagi's eyes snapped open.
'Link!' she shouted, her orbs filled with fear.
Illumion cackled, grabbing her small arm.
'Ouch! Link, do not give in!' she yelled.
Link's teeth clenched together as Illumion started to switch itself around with Usagi.
When he had finished, both of them had the identical expression on.
Fear.
'You have one attempt to guess which is the real one… If you fail, I will destroy this sage as well as yourself. If she speaks, I'll kill you right away,' the chilling voice echoed through the room, yet both Usagi's didn't make a move.
Link stared at them in disbelief.
They looked exactly alike, no differences whatsoever.
'Let her go. It's me you want,' Link said fiercely.
'You really think I'd be that foolish, boy? Go ahead, choose one,' the voice replied.
Link grunted and took a step back.
He thought he could tell which was which by the amount of life filled in their eyes, for Usagi's held much joy and concern.
But since she had been hovering in mid air, her eyes had been drained with any bliss, her face was as pale as a ghost, and both stood, emotionlessly.
Link suddenly acquired an idea. 'May I feel for the rightful one?'
'I do not see why… You may,' it whispered in the slightest suspicion.
Both dropped to the ground, standing as though held up by string.
As Link approached, both girls looked up in concern.
He frowned sympathetically towards either, stepping to the first one.
He touched her hand.
It was icy cold, a slight wickedness feeling to it.
Link stepped to the second and grasped both of the tiny hands, searching her eyes.
Her hands were cold as well, and her eyes seemed distant.
'Link… You've found me…' Usagi's soft voice rang through his head.
He gave the smallest of nods.
'Do not trust Illumion's words. He is known as a great fraud… I do not wish to see you hurt. Firstly, do you have the lens of truth?'
Link nodded slowly, eyeing her carefully.
'Put it on… Then you shall come to decision of who is the genuine... Once you have, quickly kill it with your brightest attack…'
He gave her hands a tiny squeeze, as though he didn't want to let go.
Link backed up, equipped his lens of truth and peered at the two figures.
A surface, clear as water, smooth as the sea… He now knew.
Instantaneously, he knew which was which.
One figure had a bright aurora surrounding herself.
The other was pale, almost dark. It could be seen right through.
Brightest attack…
He equipped his bow swiftly, pulled out a light arrow and struck the paled Usagi.
It gave out a painful screech, and for a moment Link had the deepest fears that he had hit the wrong one.
The limp from lay sprawled across the ground, panting wildly.
'Curse Hyrule… Curse the Sages… Curse you…' it hissed.
Link backed up and peered at the other Usagi.
She was clutching soul's crystal in her hand, gazing at Link in fear.
'I'LL GET YOU!' Illumion stood up, now transformed into a dark shadow with piercing red eyes.
It raised its claw-like hands in the air and quickly threw an attack at Link.
Usagi gave a gasp and Link quickly equipped his shield.
'He won't survive that…' Usagi's face paled. 'Not even with a shield…'
'NO!' she threw herself in front of Link, bracing herself.
The attack hit her forcefully, and she hit the ground stiffly.
Link glanced at the fallen sage in horror.
Illumion was now cackling with pride.
'…Hit it with your brightest attack…' Usagi's weak voice echoed through his mind.
Link acted quickly, shoving his arrow into its quiver and firing it at Illumion.
It gave a stabbing cry and slumped to the ground.
Usagi stood up, her eyes gleaming with hatred. 'You should be ashamed… Torturing and killing away with pride…' her voice was harsh and shaking.
'Foolish sage… You're too weak to defeat me…' Illumion growled, making an effort to stand up.
'Weak as I am, I will not allow you to inflict any more suffering…' Usagi's eyes narrowed and she pointed a finger at him. 'RELEASE SOUL FROM ITS PRISON!'
A white beam shot out from her finger, hitting Illumion with incredible power.
It immediately dematerialized with a final scream.
Usagi glanced at Link tiredly and fainted.
* * *
'Music… That song… It's so soothing…' Usagi's eyes slowly fluttered open.
The first thing she saw was Link, playing his ocarina before her.
Usagi felt warmth and was completely revived.
'Soul song…' Usagi smiled and Link helped her up.
She stared at him for a few seconds and instantly threw her arms around him.
'I was so scared!' she cried.
Link, taken by surprise, whispered five single words in her ear, making her instantaneously scowl and push him away. (AN: You probably don't know what he said… Think about it… He said: 'It could have been worse.')
'If you're going to say what I think you're going to say, so help me I'll strangle you,' Usagi threatened, waving her finger.
Link only laughed.
'Song…' A soft voice made Usagi jump and spin around.
Soul.
Her hands were clasped together, almost as if she were praying. Her hair was raven black and her long, flowing gown was a faint red. Her eyes were a blank violet color.
Usagi silently held out the clear crystal, and Soul took it equally quiet.
The crystal buried itself deep inside of Soul, and slowly, her purple eyes began to hold warmth and life.
'Song… Hero of time… Thank you… I feel life slowly consuming my heart once again…' Soul gave a warm smile. 'And I'm prepared for this new evil… I'm with you.'
'Rei…' Usagi whispered.
'So long has it been since I have heard my name,' Rei laughed slightly. 'Thank you, hero of time, I will join you now…' Soul dissolved.
Usagi picked up the golden star that was in Rei's place and handed it to Link.
'You've retrieved Soul's power,' Usagi whispered. 'Two more… Two more Link!' she cried excitedly, snatching his hand. Her eyes shimmered with sincerity. 'Two more and we can rid of the darkness in Hyrule, Link…'
He nodded in response, smiling a little.
* * *
Usagi and Link sat before Rune Lake.
'I love this place… I wish I could stay here forever and ever,' Usagi said quietly.
'Usagi,' Link paused.
'Yes?' she turned to him.
'I wanted to say… Thank you for saving me from Illumion's attack… I was afraid you were dead…' he said quietly
'That was the most fear I have ever felt in my entire lifetime… I thought Illumion was going to destroy you…' Usagi whispered. 'So…' Usagi grasped his arm. 'Don't you EVER die, all right?'
Link chuckled. 'Only if you don't.'
* * *
'The Storm sage awaits you, Link! We firstly must visit the Village of Kanon…' Usagi bit her lip nervously.
'What's wrong?' Link questioned.
'Aya… Kanon hates singing… They're very grouchy people, and I hate the princess!' Usagi stuck out her tongue.
'Princess?' Link repeated.
'Princess Hisako, Flame of the Kanon People…' Usagi recited.
'What's so bad about her?' Link asked, an eyebrow raised.
'Spoiled, childish, and VERY stubborn… Be careful what you say to her,' Usagi shook her head.
'Oh.'
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That was so STUPID! I hate it, I hate it, I HATE it! And it was short… Did I forget to mention I think it's a worthless piece of work?! Aya… I'm so frustrated! Oh, sorry no romance isn't really going on… It will, eventually. You guys are going to HATE Princess Hisako… ^_~ Ja Ne!
ChibiBear: Aiyee! Giant fleas are going to attack meeeeeeeeeeeee!
* * *
Illumion wasn't only huge… It was tricky at the same time.
Link tried swiping with his sword, but it would only go through it.
'You cannot kill me by a mere blade,' it hissed, noticing his panicking.
'How can I strike a mere figment of my imagination?' Link muttered angrily as it started to laugh at him. 'Where is its weak point?'
'If I told you…' it cackled with a grin, 'then it wouldn't be a challenge…'
Link blinked.
'A little speechless? I'll give you one indication… My true form is only revealed behind a surface, clear as water, smooth as the sea…' Ganon smirked.
'Glass…' Link realized, gripping his sword tighter.
'A clever little Hyrule boy you are… This is not a test of courage… This is not a test of skill… This is a test of trust…' he raised his hand, and to Link's horror, Usagi's body floated up, beside the supposed Ganon.
Slowly, Illumion transformed into none other than the song sage herself.
'No!' Link shouted.
Illumion, looking identical to Usagi, gave a smirk.
The real Usagi still dangled lifelessly.
'Awaken, song sage…' it whispered.
The true Usagi's eyes snapped open.
'Link!' she shouted, her orbs filled with fear.
Illumion cackled, grabbing her small arm.
'Ouch! Link, do not give in!' she yelled.
Link's teeth clenched together as Illumion started to switch itself around with Usagi.
When he had finished, both of them had the identical expression on.
Fear.
'You have one attempt to guess which is the real one… If you fail, I will destroy this sage as well as yourself. If she speaks, I'll kill you right away,' the chilling voice echoed through the room, yet both Usagi's didn't make a move.
Link stared at them in disbelief.
They looked exactly alike, no differences whatsoever.
'Let her go. It's me you want,' Link said fiercely.
'You really think I'd be that foolish, boy? Go ahead, choose one,' the voice replied.
Link grunted and took a step back.
He thought he could tell which was which by the amount of life filled in their eyes, for Usagi's held much joy and concern.
But since she had been hovering in mid air, her eyes had been drained with any bliss, her face was as pale as a ghost, and both stood, emotionlessly.
Link suddenly acquired an idea. 'May I feel for the rightful one?'
'I do not see why… You may,' it whispered in the slightest suspicion.
Both dropped to the ground, standing as though held up by string.
As Link approached, both girls looked up in concern.
He frowned sympathetically towards either, stepping to the first one.
He touched her hand.
It was icy cold, a slight wickedness feeling to it.
Link stepped to the second and grasped both of the tiny hands, searching her eyes.
Her hands were cold as well, and her eyes seemed distant.
'Link… You've found me…' Usagi's soft voice rang through his head.
He gave the smallest of nods.
'Do not trust Illumion's words. He is known as a great fraud… I do not wish to see you hurt. Firstly, do you have the lens of truth?'
Link nodded slowly, eyeing her carefully.
'Put it on… Then you shall come to decision of who is the genuine... Once you have, quickly kill it with your brightest attack…'
He gave her hands a tiny squeeze, as though he didn't want to let go.
Link backed up, equipped his lens of truth and peered at the two figures.
A surface, clear as water, smooth as the sea… He now knew.
Instantaneously, he knew which was which.
One figure had a bright aurora surrounding herself.
The other was pale, almost dark. It could be seen right through.
Brightest attack…
He equipped his bow swiftly, pulled out a light arrow and struck the paled Usagi.
It gave out a painful screech, and for a moment Link had the deepest fears that he had hit the wrong one.
The limp from lay sprawled across the ground, panting wildly.
'Curse Hyrule… Curse the Sages… Curse you…' it hissed.
Link backed up and peered at the other Usagi.
She was clutching soul's crystal in her hand, gazing at Link in fear.
'I'LL GET YOU!' Illumion stood up, now transformed into a dark shadow with piercing red eyes.
It raised its claw-like hands in the air and quickly threw an attack at Link.
Usagi gave a gasp and Link quickly equipped his shield.
'He won't survive that…' Usagi's face paled. 'Not even with a shield…'
'NO!' she threw herself in front of Link, bracing herself.
The attack hit her forcefully, and she hit the ground stiffly.
Link glanced at the fallen sage in horror.
Illumion was now cackling with pride.
'…Hit it with your brightest attack…' Usagi's weak voice echoed through his mind.
Link acted quickly, shoving his arrow into its quiver and firing it at Illumion.
It gave a stabbing cry and slumped to the ground.
Usagi stood up, her eyes gleaming with hatred. 'You should be ashamed… Torturing and killing away with pride…' her voice was harsh and shaking.
'Foolish sage… You're too weak to defeat me…' Illumion growled, making an effort to stand up.
'Weak as I am, I will not allow you to inflict any more suffering…' Usagi's eyes narrowed and she pointed a finger at him. 'RELEASE SOUL FROM ITS PRISON!'
A white beam shot out from her finger, hitting Illumion with incredible power.
It immediately dematerialized with a final scream.
Usagi glanced at Link tiredly and fainted.
* * *
'Music… That song… It's so soothing…' Usagi's eyes slowly fluttered open.
The first thing she saw was Link, playing his ocarina before her.
Usagi felt warmth and was completely revived.
'Soul song…' Usagi smiled and Link helped her up.
She stared at him for a few seconds and instantly threw her arms around him.
'I was so scared!' she cried.
Link, taken by surprise, whispered five single words in her ear, making her instantaneously scowl and push him away. (AN: You probably don't know what he said… Think about it… He said: 'It could have been worse.')
'If you're going to say what I think you're going to say, so help me I'll strangle you,' Usagi threatened, waving her finger.
Link only laughed.
'Song…' A soft voice made Usagi jump and spin around.
Soul.
Her hands were clasped together, almost as if she were praying. Her hair was raven black and her long, flowing gown was a faint red. Her eyes were a blank violet color.
Usagi silently held out the clear crystal, and Soul took it equally quiet.
The crystal buried itself deep inside of Soul, and slowly, her purple eyes began to hold warmth and life.
'Song… Hero of time… Thank you… I feel life slowly consuming my heart once again…' Soul gave a warm smile. 'And I'm prepared for this new evil… I'm with you.'
'Rei…' Usagi whispered.
'So long has it been since I have heard my name,' Rei laughed slightly. 'Thank you, hero of time, I will join you now…' Soul dissolved.
Usagi picked up the golden star that was in Rei's place and handed it to Link.
'You've retrieved Soul's power,' Usagi whispered. 'Two more… Two more Link!' she cried excitedly, snatching his hand. Her eyes shimmered with sincerity. 'Two more and we can rid of the darkness in Hyrule, Link…'
He nodded in response, smiling a little.
* * *
Usagi and Link sat before Rune Lake.
'I love this place… I wish I could stay here forever and ever,' Usagi said quietly.
'Usagi,' Link paused.
'Yes?' she turned to him.
'I wanted to say… Thank you for saving me from Illumion's attack… I was afraid you were dead…' he said quietly
'That was the most fear I have ever felt in my entire lifetime… I thought Illumion was going to destroy you…' Usagi whispered. 'So…' Usagi grasped his arm. 'Don't you EVER die, all right?'
Link chuckled. 'Only if you don't.'
* * *
'The Storm sage awaits you, Link! We firstly must visit the Village of Kanon…' Usagi bit her lip nervously.
'What's wrong?' Link questioned.
'Aya… Kanon hates singing… They're very grouchy people, and I hate the princess!' Usagi stuck out her tongue.
'Princess?' Link repeated.
'Princess Hisako, Flame of the Kanon People…' Usagi recited.
'What's so bad about her?' Link asked, an eyebrow raised.
'Spoiled, childish, and VERY stubborn… Be careful what you say to her,' Usagi shook her head.
'Oh.'
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That was so STUPID! I hate it, I hate it, I HATE it! And it was short… Did I forget to mention I think it's a worthless piece of work?! Aya… I'm so frustrated! Oh, sorry no romance isn't really going on… It will, eventually. You guys are going to HATE Princess Hisako… ^_~ Ja Ne!
ChibiBear: Aiyee! Giant fleas are going to attack meeeeeeeeeeeee!
