"Coppelia's Coffin
People are dolls tired from dancing
Sheep on the altar
Mechanical dreams
Where are they leading?
The flowing tears are completely withered The loneliness that thirsts for blood Death dances, bringing the scent Of the soft hair of angels
Coppelia's Coffin O light that awakes from darkness Sheep on the altar The dream whose gear has stopped Where is it headed?"
~*~*Noir: 'Copellia's Coffin' *~*~
Link felt as if he was experiencing another dream, this whole place, the stalfoes, and Kamo before him.Just couldn't be real. And yet, no matter how many times he would blink or try to convince himself otherwise, it was real. It was no dream this time..
Tired eyes of pale crystal blue stared back weakly at him, they were empty, lifeless and haunted. It greatly contradicted the smooth defining features that spoke of a youthful age, while the hair seemed to glow framing Kamo's slender face. And just as he'd seen in the dream, Link spotted the pointy ears that were flanked by thin locks of hair that was much similar to his own, and had a visible short pony-tail with a few stray wisps. Despite the obvious differences Link couldn't help but feel that Kamo held a striking resemblance to himself.
And yet, other than the dreams he had of Kamo there was something else familiar about him, now where had he seen THAT particular face before?
The boy couldn't help but stare, and Kamo didn't seem to mind as he was staring right back. There was a look upon his face that made Link feel that he was being marveled at.
"Other than what Gannon tells me or the names given me, I don't know who I am or how I came to be." Kamo finally said. "It is only when I dream that I find faint visions, but I can never grasp them fully as Gannon visits often to wipe my mind clean of them. But it was there that I first started to see visions of you."
Link had spied a small stairway at either side of the platform, and he made his way there and stood before Kamo. Even sitting down, Kamo was still considerably taller than Link.
"Wait, I don't get you, if Gannondorf created you, how could you have memories?" Link asked. Up close now, Link could see more details of the imprisoned Kamo. He wore a tight black shirt that covered his neck and arms. Over that there was a white tunic with sleeves. Though his body was slightly obscured by the double helix blade, he could make out a dark sort of armor and Link thought he saw the imprints of a golden moon and triangle on each side of the breast plate. A three jeweled adornment glowed an eerie blue crested the top of the breastplate. The white tunic seemed to go all the way down to his thighs which were also clothed in the same tight black material showing off fine definition for one that had been chained to a chair for such a loon time. Like his arms, his boots were immersed in the thick chains preventing him from ever moving them.
Something of a sad look flashed in Kamo's eyes as he spoke. "I'm sorry, but I do not know the answer to that either. But I was hoping you could help me, when ever I would dream I would see visions of you, and for some reason I being to remember things, memories of a distant life that lived a hundred lifetimes ago."
"And that's why you called me." Link finished. "So you have the power of dreams?"
Kamo nodded curtly. "Yes, I have the power to manipulate, communicate and see through dreams, for that is the power Gannon bestowed upon me..And it isn't only that." His voice trailed off rather suddenly and Link could hear him draw in a ragged breath. Kamo winced as if in pain and when he opened his eyes, there was a deep sense of fear in them, like that of a caged and tortured animal. "Please," He begged. "You've got to help me before I, before it is."
Link looked mildly alarmed and he threw a sideway glance around them making sure they weren't in some kind of immediate danger. But the cold chamber was still. "Kamo, what's happening? Before what happens?"
Right as those words left his lips, he saw the light above flicker for a brief second. Kamo's head shot up to stare straight into the fading light. His eyes were wide with panic. Link was already getting very, very bad vibes from the situation.
"Kamo?" He asked. "What's wrong? Is it Gannon? Is he here.?" When Kamo was finally able to tear his gaze from the light above, he looked back to Link with something of a remorseful air.
"It is not Gannon." Kamo said quietly. "But that is the other thing I needed to tell you, when Gannon created me, he casted some kind of spell upon my mind. It was to completely erase this side of myself, this unwanted, rebellious personality he found unacceptable and replace it with a darker consciousness." He explained. "A dark soul that could lead his armies and sit at his right hand side. Up till recently I've been able to fight it's influence and the transformation only lasted a few hours, but as Gannon grows in power, my spirit wanes and I can no longer resist it as I used to. And this is why I need you to release me.."
Kamo didn't have break it down for Link to catch on to what he was saying. He finally understood what Kamo had been truly asking for all this time. The shock began to register on Link's face but he shook it from his mind as he slapped himself mentally and began to assess the situation. The boy quickly set to work as he looked around the throne for some way to get the chains off of Kamo. He was inwardly yelling at himself for not doing so sooner. Kamo watched him as he jerked chains here, and pulled chains there in a hopeless attempt. But it was no use, the light from above began to flicker a bit more frequently now only adding to Link's urgency. When the boy circled back to the front Kamo could only give him a grateful smile, but like the light, it flickered as something deep with in began to slowly creep to the surface.
"Link.You know what you have to do, there isn't anytime to fool around." Kamo started but it was Link this time that cut him off.
"Please don't start that Kamo, I came here because you called out to me and I swore I would save your life. Don't give up yet there has got to be another way." After a moment's thought the boy looked to the sword in his hand and figured it may just work. He raised the Master Sword high above his head gripping it tightly with both hands.
*Master Sword, give me the power to cut through all..* Link silently prayed as he brought it down with all his might upon a bundle of chains that held Kamo's legs. A loud sharp clang resounded through out the silent chamber and when the Link opened his eyes, he found that the Master Sword was embedded halfway into the chains making a clean cut. Kamo also observed Link's handy work with some degree of amazement. But Link couldn't stand long to admire the strength and sharpness of the Master Sword when the light that was so white began to pour into the chamber a dark red. It was as if some evil spirit had taken over and Link felt a truly malevolent aura rise.
This red light.It was the same from his dream!
The boy couldn't stop the sudden flashes that came then. The light at Lake Hylia, the one that was causing Kamo such pain, this must be the light. Had Kamo been trying to tell him something in the dreams when this happened?
*No, don't stop now, move faster.* Link thought and he began to hack away at the chains finally freeing one leg. He quickly moved to the next leg, trying to move as fast as he could while being mindful of Kamo's limbs. During that time Kamo was being strangely quiet Link tried to take this as a good sign though he was sure something was amiss.
Finally Link had finished cutting away the chains from Kamo's other leg and began to work upon the ones binding his arms. He needed to get Kamo out of this red light thingy.
"Kamo, when I get your arm free, try to move the sword okay?" Link instructed.
"Yes, of course." Kamo replied mechanically. Not giving him another thought, Link moved to the last arm, and when he severed the last chain he ran to front to check Kamo's status.
"You're free Kamo! Now come on before Gannon shows up!" Link declared.
The prisoner's head was lowered in the very same manner Link had first found Kamo, but upon hearing his name Kamo looked up slowly.
Link's eyes widened in shock and in the next second he threw himself back wards flipping off the platform to land heavily in the fog.
And not a moment too soon, for once his arms were free, Kamo had quickly grabbed the double Helix blade and made a swift horizontal slash at the boy who was just a hair faster.
"Kamo?" The boy said timidly as he stared into Kamo's face unable to believe what he was seeing. Crystal blue eyes had been replaced with a white pupiless gaze. Kamo's face was now adorned with red markings, two streaks under each eye and a dark blue marking upon his forehead.
There was an evil grin upon his face, and Link realized only too late that Kamo had already reverted into his dark side.
And the boy knew only too well that a fight would ensue.
But was there still a chance to save Kamo with out killing him? And could Link really bring himself to fight him? Could he win?
There wasn't any time to think as the demon swordsman readied his sword.
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A/N: Sorry for the looooooong wait, I got hit with the ever wonderful writer's block. Unfortunately it also hindered the progress in the other story 'Star Crossed Souls' but hopefully this post is a means of getting over it. I wasn't completely satisfied with this post as Kamo (Yes if translated means Time) only tells HALF his story. But I hope non of you all were too lost on this chapter. And YES it is first part of the ending. Because of the writer's block I'm going to have to tread carefully as I do not want this story to turn bad right at the end. Don't worry he will get a chance to explain everything, and even if he doesn't Link's pretty much piecing everything together. Anyway.
The flowing tears are completely withered The loneliness that thirsts for blood Death dances, bringing the scent Of the soft hair of angels
Coppelia's Coffin O light that awakes from darkness Sheep on the altar The dream whose gear has stopped Where is it headed?"
~*~*Noir: 'Copellia's Coffin' *~*~
Link felt as if he was experiencing another dream, this whole place, the stalfoes, and Kamo before him.Just couldn't be real. And yet, no matter how many times he would blink or try to convince himself otherwise, it was real. It was no dream this time..
Tired eyes of pale crystal blue stared back weakly at him, they were empty, lifeless and haunted. It greatly contradicted the smooth defining features that spoke of a youthful age, while the hair seemed to glow framing Kamo's slender face. And just as he'd seen in the dream, Link spotted the pointy ears that were flanked by thin locks of hair that was much similar to his own, and had a visible short pony-tail with a few stray wisps. Despite the obvious differences Link couldn't help but feel that Kamo held a striking resemblance to himself.
And yet, other than the dreams he had of Kamo there was something else familiar about him, now where had he seen THAT particular face before?
The boy couldn't help but stare, and Kamo didn't seem to mind as he was staring right back. There was a look upon his face that made Link feel that he was being marveled at.
"Other than what Gannon tells me or the names given me, I don't know who I am or how I came to be." Kamo finally said. "It is only when I dream that I find faint visions, but I can never grasp them fully as Gannon visits often to wipe my mind clean of them. But it was there that I first started to see visions of you."
Link had spied a small stairway at either side of the platform, and he made his way there and stood before Kamo. Even sitting down, Kamo was still considerably taller than Link.
"Wait, I don't get you, if Gannondorf created you, how could you have memories?" Link asked. Up close now, Link could see more details of the imprisoned Kamo. He wore a tight black shirt that covered his neck and arms. Over that there was a white tunic with sleeves. Though his body was slightly obscured by the double helix blade, he could make out a dark sort of armor and Link thought he saw the imprints of a golden moon and triangle on each side of the breast plate. A three jeweled adornment glowed an eerie blue crested the top of the breastplate. The white tunic seemed to go all the way down to his thighs which were also clothed in the same tight black material showing off fine definition for one that had been chained to a chair for such a loon time. Like his arms, his boots were immersed in the thick chains preventing him from ever moving them.
Something of a sad look flashed in Kamo's eyes as he spoke. "I'm sorry, but I do not know the answer to that either. But I was hoping you could help me, when ever I would dream I would see visions of you, and for some reason I being to remember things, memories of a distant life that lived a hundred lifetimes ago."
"And that's why you called me." Link finished. "So you have the power of dreams?"
Kamo nodded curtly. "Yes, I have the power to manipulate, communicate and see through dreams, for that is the power Gannon bestowed upon me..And it isn't only that." His voice trailed off rather suddenly and Link could hear him draw in a ragged breath. Kamo winced as if in pain and when he opened his eyes, there was a deep sense of fear in them, like that of a caged and tortured animal. "Please," He begged. "You've got to help me before I, before it is."
Link looked mildly alarmed and he threw a sideway glance around them making sure they weren't in some kind of immediate danger. But the cold chamber was still. "Kamo, what's happening? Before what happens?"
Right as those words left his lips, he saw the light above flicker for a brief second. Kamo's head shot up to stare straight into the fading light. His eyes were wide with panic. Link was already getting very, very bad vibes from the situation.
"Kamo?" He asked. "What's wrong? Is it Gannon? Is he here.?" When Kamo was finally able to tear his gaze from the light above, he looked back to Link with something of a remorseful air.
"It is not Gannon." Kamo said quietly. "But that is the other thing I needed to tell you, when Gannon created me, he casted some kind of spell upon my mind. It was to completely erase this side of myself, this unwanted, rebellious personality he found unacceptable and replace it with a darker consciousness." He explained. "A dark soul that could lead his armies and sit at his right hand side. Up till recently I've been able to fight it's influence and the transformation only lasted a few hours, but as Gannon grows in power, my spirit wanes and I can no longer resist it as I used to. And this is why I need you to release me.."
Kamo didn't have break it down for Link to catch on to what he was saying. He finally understood what Kamo had been truly asking for all this time. The shock began to register on Link's face but he shook it from his mind as he slapped himself mentally and began to assess the situation. The boy quickly set to work as he looked around the throne for some way to get the chains off of Kamo. He was inwardly yelling at himself for not doing so sooner. Kamo watched him as he jerked chains here, and pulled chains there in a hopeless attempt. But it was no use, the light from above began to flicker a bit more frequently now only adding to Link's urgency. When the boy circled back to the front Kamo could only give him a grateful smile, but like the light, it flickered as something deep with in began to slowly creep to the surface.
"Link.You know what you have to do, there isn't anytime to fool around." Kamo started but it was Link this time that cut him off.
"Please don't start that Kamo, I came here because you called out to me and I swore I would save your life. Don't give up yet there has got to be another way." After a moment's thought the boy looked to the sword in his hand and figured it may just work. He raised the Master Sword high above his head gripping it tightly with both hands.
*Master Sword, give me the power to cut through all..* Link silently prayed as he brought it down with all his might upon a bundle of chains that held Kamo's legs. A loud sharp clang resounded through out the silent chamber and when the Link opened his eyes, he found that the Master Sword was embedded halfway into the chains making a clean cut. Kamo also observed Link's handy work with some degree of amazement. But Link couldn't stand long to admire the strength and sharpness of the Master Sword when the light that was so white began to pour into the chamber a dark red. It was as if some evil spirit had taken over and Link felt a truly malevolent aura rise.
This red light.It was the same from his dream!
The boy couldn't stop the sudden flashes that came then. The light at Lake Hylia, the one that was causing Kamo such pain, this must be the light. Had Kamo been trying to tell him something in the dreams when this happened?
*No, don't stop now, move faster.* Link thought and he began to hack away at the chains finally freeing one leg. He quickly moved to the next leg, trying to move as fast as he could while being mindful of Kamo's limbs. During that time Kamo was being strangely quiet Link tried to take this as a good sign though he was sure something was amiss.
Finally Link had finished cutting away the chains from Kamo's other leg and began to work upon the ones binding his arms. He needed to get Kamo out of this red light thingy.
"Kamo, when I get your arm free, try to move the sword okay?" Link instructed.
"Yes, of course." Kamo replied mechanically. Not giving him another thought, Link moved to the last arm, and when he severed the last chain he ran to front to check Kamo's status.
"You're free Kamo! Now come on before Gannon shows up!" Link declared.
The prisoner's head was lowered in the very same manner Link had first found Kamo, but upon hearing his name Kamo looked up slowly.
Link's eyes widened in shock and in the next second he threw himself back wards flipping off the platform to land heavily in the fog.
And not a moment too soon, for once his arms were free, Kamo had quickly grabbed the double Helix blade and made a swift horizontal slash at the boy who was just a hair faster.
"Kamo?" The boy said timidly as he stared into Kamo's face unable to believe what he was seeing. Crystal blue eyes had been replaced with a white pupiless gaze. Kamo's face was now adorned with red markings, two streaks under each eye and a dark blue marking upon his forehead.
There was an evil grin upon his face, and Link realized only too late that Kamo had already reverted into his dark side.
And the boy knew only too well that a fight would ensue.
But was there still a chance to save Kamo with out killing him? And could Link really bring himself to fight him? Could he win?
There wasn't any time to think as the demon swordsman readied his sword.
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A/N: Sorry for the looooooong wait, I got hit with the ever wonderful writer's block. Unfortunately it also hindered the progress in the other story 'Star Crossed Souls' but hopefully this post is a means of getting over it. I wasn't completely satisfied with this post as Kamo (Yes if translated means Time) only tells HALF his story. But I hope non of you all were too lost on this chapter. And YES it is first part of the ending. Because of the writer's block I'm going to have to tread carefully as I do not want this story to turn bad right at the end. Don't worry he will get a chance to explain everything, and even if he doesn't Link's pretty much piecing everything together. Anyway.
