The Legend of Oni

By DarkBlacknoid

CHAPTER FIVE:

Din's Story

In the beginning, a Trio there was not, only the One*, who existed before all in the Void*. The One Goddess had all the virtues of wisdom and power and she sought to give them form. Thus, a new thing was done in the forms of Wisdom * and Power*, the One Goddess's kin. The One called them 'Sisters' and they were yet equal in status though Power and Wisdom were created instead of being the Creator and they had the likeness of children. Equality was the gift given to Power and Wisdom for they were too Goddesses and each an individual.

The One had taken a part of herself and planted it into Wisdom and Power; therefore it was that she alone shared her traits with her sisters. Nevertheless, they looked up to the One, as she was their inspiration for great many things they would create. Power dreamt of grand formations of rock and fire, wishing their existence and sought out approval of her vision from the One. Though also, Wisdom had vision of a law and order that was alien to Power yet could apply to her Vision so well.

So it came that Wisdom and Power told the One of each of their different Visions and she became glad of their eagerness to create and it followed her desire to create Life. She favored their Visions, but not as separate, but together. Therefore a pact was made, that the One, Power, and Wisdom would spread forth their visions into one complete end.

Power was new and young and she was not fond of the unity of her sisters' visions and hers. But having the deepest desire and most vigor to achieve her goal, Power agreed to the Pact* and set forth to make it be. It was by Power's Vision that Hy* was made. She made great forges, spewing fire and shaping things to the finest and greatest detail. Long it took for Power to work the masses to her perfection, but she was quite patient and proud at her works.

For a time, Power disregarded the Pact with One and Wisdom, going about her business of her Works and growing in her beauty apart from her Teacher, the One. Now if she were to be seen, Power would look as mature as the One, though in greater beauty than her sister would. Power peered into her finely made mirrors of reds and silvers, admiring how beauty sewed itself to her golden face.

Time was approaching fast that Wisdom's Vision was to be implemented, but Power ignored it and pondered her own doings and visions. Power thought most about life. Her world was devoid of it, but she knew it was possible. She craved to make a LIVING being in her own likeness and care for it and it would be her own. However, her attempts were less than successful. Power's creatures could never ascend past a pile of animate rocks without any real soul or personality. She even tried to manipulate fire in such a way that it would form a figure, but it was ever unstable, dissipating at a mere touch. At all times she had to command the forms for them to be any good, and that was not what she wanted. This frustrated Power. Her sister, One, had created her equal, yet One kept from her the one thing she desired the most--and that was more power to do her will in her deepest desires.

Power had completed the making of her Vision into form. She laid her Forges to rest and built a mighty Throne in the greatest of all her Forges called, the Throne of Fire. She rested there, yet ever in earnest thought of how she might be like the One and how she could create those that would look up to her. She wanted someone to admire her as she looked up to One.

It was in this time of planning, Wisdom arrived. Being so absorbed in her lack of fulfillment, Power noticed not until her world shook with the combing of Wisdom's Dream. Through shock came fear after realizing what was happening and Power awoke out of her deep thoughts and confronted Wisdom, which forever became known as the First Confrontation. Power accused Wisdom of stealing her creations and making a mockery of her Vision. She ordered Wisdom to remove the effects of her Vision from Hy, but her sister would not cooperate. Wisdom reminded Power of the Pact each of them had made and agreed to and continued on with her songs of order and beauty.

In a sullen defeat, Power retreated back to her Throne of Fire and reinforced its core and slopes so that Wisdom's Vision would not touch it. Anxiousness festered in her heart and her thoughts were ever against the will of Wisdom.

From her domain, Power watched as her world was transformed into an orderly, and lawfully correct inhabitance--fit for arrival of Life, One's Vision. She waited there in her Throne, hoping that the One would understand her tribulation and restore her right to Hy. Therefore, Power lay silent in her halls, waiting for her chance to plea her case to the One.

Wisdom's Vision of law and order was finished and she was eager for One to come and see what they had created together thus far. However, fear thumped silently behind her eagerness for she worried for her sister, Power. Wisdom had not seen Power since she first started her Vision and it caused her to worry. But she left those feelings be as she sung through the forests and mountains of the new world, perfecting it further, until One came to bring Life to Hy.

Surprise and shock stirred in the hearts of the two created Goddesses, when the One floated into Hy's new atmosphere, but not alone. A new child she held in her arms, most beautiful of all creations, the first life One created to watch over the life she would create in Hy. She named him Joy, God of Innocence and he would be her successor.

Wisdom's heart swelled with love for the young child and One assured her that wisdom would be a great foundation of his soul. And Wisdom could teach him with the beauty of her song.

Amidst the joy of a new face, Hy rumbled and carried along its vibrations a sensation of anger. The Throne of Fire, Power's mountain, glowed with the fires of its insides, threatening to vomit out the power surging inside it. A cloud of darkness hung around its cone, reflecting its owner's darkening mood. Power witnessed from her Throne the beauty of the Child of Innocence, joy of One's being. It was the one thing Power coveted for, but suddenly realized she would never have in the way she wished. Power glowered in her Throne and allowed a new feeling to grow in her heart--hatred of the subtlest kind that even she did not even notice at first. Regret began to form in her mind, and Power wished for a different lot in her holy existence. She felt belittled and insignificant. She felt cheated and tricked by agreeing to the Pact and helping her Sisters create Hy.

Therefore, the Goddess of Fire and Power, hid away in her stronghold and did not greet One and Joy. She knew now that One would not hear or understand her plight. Power lay quiet in her Mountain, letting a blackness into her soul.

One felt the subtle, yet clear waves of anger coming from the Throne of Fire and became solemn. Knowing she must talk with her sister, One placed Joy in the safe arms of Wisdom and bid her sing to him. One then came before Power's Mountain, opening it up despite the sealing Power laid upon it. Walking in the depths of the fire throne, One found Power, sitting in her beauty looking deeply into a mirror. Fire licked about her golden form, but its shine had gone. The image took One aback, but she held on strong to Power for the love she felt for her sister.

"Sister?" She called, but Power did not respond, but only swam in the beauty of her own image reflected by the ornate mirror of her creation. One stepped forward, directly in front of Power's throne and stood firm. "Sister, what is this darkness I see upon you?" One tried to keep love in her voice, but something felt--wrong. After a long moment, Power finally met One's golden eyes, but her own had lost its color.

"I have seen what you have brought. A new God." She almost spat the words, but more than anything, she felt hurt. "Is he to replace us? We are not good enough for you?" One gently placed a hand on Power's shoulder, trying to reassure.

"No, Joy is not replacing anyone. You and Wisdom are my beloved creations. There is nothing that could replace either of you. For both of you hold individual spirits, perfectly made and wonderfully made." She answered. Power looked up at One, her face forlorn, then suddenly turned back to her mirror.

"Perfectly…" She whispered questioning if that could still be true, then put down the reflector. "But Joy is your true equal…you've declared him your successor. He does not have the limitations I have."

"Joy is my successor, but he is just as different and individual as any of us. He is of a different essence…innocence, and he will stay that way and never grow, like you and Wisdom have. I want him to be the example Life will follow. You are all unique and loved equally." She said, and the darkness of the room lightened. There was still an emptiness in her heart, but she accepted One's words.

One then led Power out of her fiery citadel to meet Joy and then she raised up a great fortress with a thousand columns of light, which would serve as house for Joy and herself. Then it was time for the creation of her Vision--Life. One had put much thought into Life and knew it would be good.

So it was that Life came to be. One created the Hyla, the Loved, and every kind of beast. The Hyla were fair skinned and had blue eyes with which to see the beauty of the world clearly. And they had long ears, to hear the sound of beauty that Wisdom had put forth in Hy. The Hyla praised the workings of the Three and gave them names from their own imagination. One, they called Farore, honoring her grand and courageous workings. Wisdom, they called Nayru, for her love encompassed all else in her songs and all beings were her friends. Power, they named Din, for they saw the passion in her steps for the grandeur of creation. And Joy, the smallest, but loved by all, was called Ino.

Hy lived in bliss. The Hyla and Ino grew together in the knowledge and enchantment of the Goddesses inside the great Hall of Farore. Nayru relished in teaching the Life song and dance, and Farore loved them with everything in her being. But Din was a little less involved with the new life that existed in Hy and she kept mostly to herself inside of her Throne. However, on many occasions, she would see Ino and teach him of knowledge and power. Though, Farore warned her not to reveal too much for Ino was to stay in his innocence. Din disliked the idea, but said nothing for in her heart, she ached to create a life of her own--like Ino.

She studied Ino and the more she saw him, the more she wished to take him--for soon she came to realize he was all she had ever wanted. Din wanted Ino to visit her more often, enjoying his presence. But never would it truly satisfy her want. For Ino was not hers and she was limited with her teachings to him. Soon, Din began to feel anger towards Farore for limiting Ino as she limited her.

It was then that Din became aware of the Blackness that clung to her soul. She remembered it taking root when Joy and One arrived, bringing Life to the new Hy. And suddenly it awoke anew and Din became aware of what it was--hatred. She hated Farore for what she had done and she wandered if somehow Farore knew of her desire to create life and created Ino only to spite her.

With these new thoughts and emotions, Din shut herself up inside her Throne of Fire and caused her Forge to awaken with as great a force as when she first made Hy. The skies darkened with thick, black smoke and the lands were covered with sickly white ash. Din no longer cared for the Living or her Sisters. She let her anger spill out in the form of molten rock, consuming anything in its rage. The quakes caused by the Forge endangered to split the world and destroy it with all its new creatures.

It was in that moment, Nayru, and Farore burst into her abode, sporting their alternate forms of holiness. Nayru, a snow-white unicorn pawed at the ground, shaking her brilliantly shining blue mane. And Farore stretched out her long white dragon's neck, eyes glistening with a green wave. They knew of Din's betrayal and intentions. Farore stepped closer to the Goddess, her sister wanting only to end the violence and help Din back to herself. But Din recoiled in disgust, the once golden light of her God-hood, shimmering out and being replaced by a deathly red fire. The fire forced Farore back as it engulfed Din's beautiful form and replacing it with a chimera*. Din blinked her new cat-like eyes, blackness covering any distinguishing element about them. Din bared her sharp, carnivorous teeth, allowing the blackness and hatred to consume her.

Thus, the First Battle was fought, changing the Hy. Farore, Din, and Nayru fought each other in the heavens, creating the Triforce. Nayru was wounded by Din, causing Farore to have no other choice but to strip Din's God-hood. Farore had not the heart to destroy her. Therefore she made the Fortress of Light to imprison the demoted Goddess. But Din was not any less potent and there in the Evil Realm, her hatred was only given more substance and form until the day would come that she could escape her prison and reclaim what she believed was hers.

With the wounded Nayru, Farore left Hy to heal her friend but she knew it would be hard for her loved ones to accept. So it was then Farore made the Moon to remind those in Hy of her presence and promise to return.

APPENDIX:

One: The Goddess, Farore, before having a name given to her by the Hyla, was referred to as 'One'.

Void: The void was the plane of emptiness before the creation of Hy and its heavenly bodies. It was where One existed before everything.

Wisdom: The Goddess, Nayru, before having a name given to her by the Hyla, was referred to as 'Wisdom'.

Power: What Din was referred to before getting her name from the Hyla.

Pact: This pact formed by the three Goddesses was an agreement between the trio to create a new world, a new order, and new life, which combined the three visions of the Goddesses. At the time of it's making, the Goddesses did not ever think of any of them breaking to pact.

Hy: Hy is what the world in which Hyrule resides in, is called.

Chimera: Directly from the dictionary: 'A chimera is a fire-breathing she-monster usually depicted as a composite of a lion, a goat, and a serpent.' Din's alternate form is this creature when she let herself over to the darkness she created inside herself.

~ I hope everyone enjoyed Din's story and will then continue to enjoy Oni's story as it unfolds in my next chapter. I hope this sparks some interest in some, but if you have any suggestions, complaints, or any comment in general, I'd be glad to receive it. Thank you all for reading thus far. It means a great deal to me. ~