Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda, Link, or any of the characters here. The legend of Zelda © Nintendo. This is just a story for fun. In any case, I can't be sued, cuz I have nothing! :P...Please don't sue me ;-;...
(Author's Note: This is just a re-telling of a dream I had the very same day I wrote this, so, it's a little bit sloppy cuz I'm trying to write this before I forget and lose motivation to do so. Most of this doesn't even make sense cuz dreams are weird, so I'm trying to make sense of it in any way I can. It's written sorta like a movie script, so try to picture camera angles, special effects and an ambiance, I wrote this kinda fast ; Actually, I'm not a writer, I'm an artist, but now and then I get a couple of good ideas to write. I was thinking of turning this small story into a short manga, but since I just got the idea, I'm not sure as how to go about this. It's not even finished and there are a lot of plot holes. Anyways, this is my story, so no stealing! If for some weird reason you want to place it on your site, well....you can't, cuz I don't feel comfortable about that. This is the only place that has this story, so, if anyone sees this on another site, pretty please tell me . Unless you're a nice person just saying hello or a very good writer wanting to help me out in re-writing this into a story, then please, e-mail me at: pheny(underscore)dawn(at)yahoo.com . Thank you. On with the story!)
Rated PG-13 for some Adult Language.
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The Legend of Zelda: No TitleWritten by Phenix Dawn (June 25th, 2004)
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Chapter 1...I guess...(in a hallway in a castle. Link and Zelda are running away from a hooded individual who is stalking them)
(they go from room to room, seeking refuge. They end up in a trap. Zelda is imprisoned in a cage while Link finds out who the hooded man is)
(Link turns and draws his sword and shield)
Link (angry): What do you want from us?
Man (in shadows, casually): Me? Oh, no, you must be mistaken. You see, I want nothing from you.
Zelda (agitated): Then why are you following us?
Man: Well, that is my job. I was sent here to finish what my Lord's men could not accomplish.
Link: Ganondorf...
Man: Ah. You catch on quickly. Very good. I applaud you. fake claps
Link: Cut the shit.
Man: Oh, Link, must you speak so direly? I'm appalled at your actions. I would have thought better of you.
Link: What are you talking about? Who are you?
Man: You don't remember me? I am hurt. We have spent so much time together and yet you have forgotten so quickly?
Link: I've never met you in my life.
Man: Heh. Well, I do suppose that is true. Perhaps...You should look in a mirror...once in a while...(the man comes out of the shadows of the door way to reveal his true image)
Zelda:...No...Wh-what...?
Link: What is this...? This...This can't be po-
Dark Link: Possible? I'm afraid it can, and it is. Heh heh...I see you are surprised. Can you not think of any way this could happen?
Link (in denial, shaking his head while looking at the floor):...No...It can't...this isn't real...
Dark Link (Getting closer to him, almost whispering menacingly to Link, taunting him as he their heads come closer): Oh, but it is. Think, Link. You're a smart boy, or have you relied on that bitch of a princess to do your job for you?
Link (angry, almost jumping to attack): How dare you...! You leave her out of this!!
Zelda: Link, don't!!
Dark Link (places his sword to Link's neck just before he has a chance to attack): Ah, ah, ah. Oh, my dearest Link, still choosing to act before you are willing to think, I see. Tsk, Tsk.
(Link breathes heavily, his eyes locked on to Dark Link's, wanting to kill him as he tries to keep calm, sweating a little as the point of Dark Link's sword pokes him in the neck)
Dark Link: Now, I will ask you again. Do you know of anyway I could have been created? Do you know why your are at my mercy? Do you know why you are unable to act unless you choose to die? Do you know why I have your same appearance? Your same abilities? Your same clothes?! Why I am you!?!
(Link closes his eyes in anger, trying to remember)
--Flash Back--
There was battle two days ago. Moblins had stormed this very castle as Link's party arrived. Link had tried to keep them back as Zelda and the other maidens made their way to the highest tower. Link's party tried their best. Men fell before the steps of the castle as more and more monsters swarmed in. They all attacked Link at once. One had swung his dagger and slashed Link's side hard. Link cried in pain as droplets of blood fell down the steps and into the first floor, creating a puddle while he struggles to fend them off.
--Flash Back--
Link (he comes to): The blood...
Dark Link: Yes, Link, your blood...
Link: But I defeated them...I defeated the moblins...how...
Dark Link: Did you? Do you really believe that a swarm of Neanderthals like them would have really defeated you? Did you even stop to think as to why they came here? Just rushing in without a simple plan to destroy you? No, you didn't. You just acted in violence. You never stop to think.
Link:...They were distracting me.
Dark Link: Oh, would you look at that, we had a break through. And for what, Link? (comes closer to him) For what?
Link:...So they could collect my blood...and create a copy of me...
--Flash Back--
Link, as soon as he had a chance, uses Din's fire and burns the Moblins. They run in fear while some burn right then and there. After a few moments, it quiets down. Link is still standing on top of those stairs, grabbing his slashed side with his other hand trying to keep in the blood. He just stares at the first floor filled with burning bodies of the monsters, and the blood soaked bodies of what used to be his party. Link breathes heavily, and tries to come back to reality, remembering what's important. He shakes his head and rushes up the stair case too see if everyone was ok.
A lone Moblin, his body still sizzling from the fire, crawls to the puddle of blood left on the floor. With his last ounce of strength, he placed a good amount of the liquid into a bottle. He sealed it with a cork and grinned. With a puff of purple-black smoke, the bottle disappeared, and the Moblin's body laid motionless.
--Flash Back--
Link (glancing at the bandage on this left side, then back with murderous eyes to Dark Link):...To create you.
Dark Link: Bravo, Link! And you did it all by yourself too. I'm so proud. Me! My Lord's greatest creation! Superior to the original in every way. And all it took was a drop of useless red liquid... (grins)
Zelda (crying): STOP IT! STOP IT! It's not...It's not rue! It's...It can't be...(sobs)
Dark Link: Have I upset you, my dear? I'm terribly sorry. I promise you'll forget all about this very...very...soon...(he grins evilly as he shifts his sight to Link) Ha ha ha...
Link: That's enough!!
(Link gets up quickly swings his sword. Dark Link jumps back, still having that stupid smirk on his face. Their swords clash together as they move around the entire room. The fight soon goes beyond the captive room where Zelda is held and they fight in the hall way. It's too dark to see what's happening. Zelda can only here the distant war cries and grunts the two men give out as they try to kill one another. A sword is soon raised and is shoved unto the other's stomach. A cry of pain and agony echoes in the hallway. The wounded one tries to grab a hold of the blade's handle, weak from the pain, trying to pull it out, but unable to. The other man pulls out the blade for him quickly. He grunts and the wounded man's body falls to his knees and then to the ground. Blood trickles out of his mouth. He has been slain.)
Zelda (is nervous because of the shuffling, but even more concerned that it had stopped. It's quiet now. She hears footsteps echoing as they come closer to her. She's worried): Link....?Link... is that you....? (silence)...(sobs)...Link....? Link....(steps get closer)... LINK, ANSWER ME!! (tears run down her cheeks)
Voice:...Zelda...
Zelda:...Link? Is that you...?
(Link emerges from the darkened entrance, limping and cut up on his cheek and arms. He walks closer and closer to Zelda. A faint smile on his face)
Zelda: Link!! (tears of joy come and she can't stop them)
(Link goes faster to her, he hits his side hard on the side of the cage because of lack of energy within him. Zelda goes to him and tries to comfort him)
Zelda (still crying): Link...Link, I thought you were...I'm so glad you're alright!! (hugs him through the bars while still crying)
Link: Heh, just barely. Hey, don't cry, I've been through worse.
(Zelda gives a faint smile)
Voice: Are you two alright down there?!
Zelda: It's Impa. We need help! Link is wounded!! (back to Link) Don't worry, she'll know what to do. You'll...you'll be ok.
(she looks at him, smiling as he tries to stand up)
(Impa, Nayru, and Rauru come down with guards)
(The guards open up the cage and release Zelda. Nayru heals Link, and they all surround him to hear what has happened. Zelda is with Impa, just looking at him. Link can't even speak. He's embarrassed of all the attention drawn to him and is laughing, his hand on the back of his head. Rauru tries to make sense of everything )
Rauru: Alright, alright, everyone. Link and her majesty have had a rough time. We've all had it. I think we should all keep calm and leave this castle for the night.
Zelda: But, Rauru, we still need the water maiden to-
Rauru: Yes, I understand, your majesty, but we can't do anything at this point. All the maidens have been scared beyond belief and our elders and diggers still haven't found the ancient ruins for the third crystal. I believe it's best that we leave this area. We have already had the worst of luck, being attacked twice in our sleep.
Zelda:...Yes...I do suppose you're right.
Impa: Don't worry, princess. Rauru and I have spoken to the ruler of this kingdom and has graciously decided to let us stay at his palace for the time being.
Zelda: Yes, alright.
Rauru: Well, come along, everyone. If we leave now, we will reach the palace gates before sunrise. There, we will make sense of what happened.
Zelda: I would love to know as well...
(Zelda leaves, followed by Impa and the guards. Rauru stops walking and turns to Link)
Rauru: Aren't you coming, Link?
Link: Yeah. I'll be there in a minute. I just need to...finish some business...
Rauru: Oh, I see...It's amazing, isn't it?...Seeing yourself and not standing in front of a reflected piece of glass, hm?
Link: You saw him?
Rauru: Yes, yes I did. He made no motion as to my presence. As if he were studying me. I suppose I posed no threat to him and let me live. It was surprising , I assure you. He looked at me with those cold red eyes, and having your appearance, it's as if...Well...There will be plenty of time to speak of this matter. Right now, we need to leave. I am sure that Ganondorf and his minions will be searching for him very soon.
Link: Yeah, you're right. I won't stay long... Would you do me a favor though?
Rauru: Yes, anything.
Link: Would you send a group of guards here? I want them to take him with us. I want to...study him...
Rauru:....I see. Yes. I do believe that would be wise. If anyone else happens to see him like he is, they would think you are the one who is deceased. This will cause a great commotion. I'll send them right over. You cover up the body, and I shall await your return at the palace.
Link: Thanks, Rauru.
Rauru: Think nothing of it...(he goes down the stairs and is soon escorted out of the room)
(There is silence. Link is all alone and just stares at the room where he had fought himself not long ago. After a while, he finally moves. He steps quietly and slowly to the dark room until he can see a body face down in his own pool of blood. He steps next to him and picks up the master sword and mirror shield that were used in the fight, covered in blood. He covers the body in the brown cloak that he had used to cover himself. Standing over the blood-bathed body, he grins and stares.)
Dark Link: Superior in every way...(he laughs evilly as he leaves the room, sword and shield in hand)
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(Author's Note: I wrote the dialogue as I went along. I can't really remember what exactly happened. Anyways, if someone has any comments or questions, you can Review or e-mail me. Thanks for reading! I'll upload some more later.)
-Pheny Dawn