A/N: Okay, dudes and dudettes. . .
Link: O.o ???
It's time for another, longer chapter!!!!
Skywise: WOOHOO!!!!!
Link: Wonderful. . .
Here it is! Yay!
Soul-Touchers: Chapter 7: Soul Touches
Florence, completely exhausted, walked to the small creek in the northwest corner of Hyrule Field. There she sat under a tree and took a few drinks of the clear water. She also filled her small water pouch she had swiped from her room during the chase.
Kili settled comfortably on the grass, yet stared at the water in frustration. "So now what!?"
"Mmm?" Florence asked tiredly, staring out at the bright orange sunset.
"We have no clues on where your parents are! We have to go back to the castle if we want to. . ."
"No. . .I'm too tired to go back. . ." Florence interrupted weakly. "We won't find anything anyway. . ."
Kili sighed. "If only there was some way we could talk to them. . . Even if only for a second, as long as we'd learn where they are. . ."
Florence thought silently about this for a second silently, then the idea popped into her head.
"Wait, I know!" she exclaimed, sitting up. "I can 'go out' and find my Mom! She'll tell me for sure!"
Kili sat up, confused. "'Go out?' What's that?"
"My Mom and I have the ability to send our spirits out to talk to other ones far away. I can find her, I know I can!"
Kili's eyes brightened. "Alright! What can I do?"
"Keep watch for anyone, and don't disturb me." replied Florence as she crossed her legs.
"Got it!" Kili leaped up into the tree to get a good view of the field.
Florence closed her eyes and prepared to enter the dark spirit world. She knew this will leave her utterly vulnerable to the prowling, preying evil, but it was a risk she was willing to take. She concentrated hard. . .
. . .and sent her spirit into the dark world. She called and called for her mother. . .
-Mom! MOM!!! It's me! Where are you!? MOM!! MOOO-
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"-OOOOOHHHH!!! Stop, please!" Zelda sobbed.
Kotake smirked down at cowering princess, amused to no end. "You try to fight it, but you cannot deny the truth! You know your husband shall die!" she taunted mercilessly.
"NOO! He-he can't! He wouldn't give in so easily!" she cried between sobs. "His strength will prevail!"
"That is a lie and you know it!" Kotake shouted, causing Zelda to flinch. "Physical strength will not aid him in the struggle he is in! Just accept his fate and yours!" Ending with that, Kotake left Zelda alone in her orb prison.
Zelda let out a dry sob and glanced down at Link. He appeared to be sleeping, for he looked so calm. It pained Zelda so much to know he would never wake up unless his spirit returned. She also knew it had to be soon, for when the body realizes there's no life to support anymore, it will completely shut down, and Link will not be able to return to it. She clutched the limp body close, and before she could break into more cries. . .
-MOM!! It's me! Where are you. . .?-
Zelda gasped. Was that who she thought it was. . .?
-It's me, Florence! Mom! Where are you. . .?-
Oh, Florence, Zelda thought silently. Such a terrible risk! Kotake could snare you at any moment! But if your need is so great, then I will join you in that risk.
She crossed her legs and closed her eyes. . .
. . .and she slipped away into the blackness with practiced ease. She immediately began her search.
-Florence! I hear you, child! I'm coming!-
-Mom! You found me! I can see you!-
-I see you too! Hurry! We are both at great danger! Touch me, then go!-
As the two spirit-hands clasped, everything they had known until now is told with a simple touch.
-Florence! You've struggled so much for us! And have caused much trouble in the process!-
-I. . .I know. . .-
-Well, no matter. If you are searching for us, we are being held prisoner at the Spirit Temple by Twinrova. And you must hurry! Your father's in grave danger!-
-I will, Mom, I will!- She tightly embraced her mother, who returned the hug.
-Only you can save us, but be careful! They plan to wipe out the entire Royal Family!-
-I will, Mom! You can count on me!-
Zelda smiled as they slowly drew away. -Good luck, my dear child! Hopefully we will be together soon!-
Florence frantically waved back. They both rushed away. . .
. . .and opened their eyes.
After awakening, Zelda smiled, greatly relieved to know there was help on the way. Then she thought, perhaps the news would comfort Link.
She then sent out a "bonding-send," a mental call only her beloved could hear. Not even Kotake could hear this cry. Link won't be able to answer in his state, but at least it will calm him. . .
-Link, can you hear me. . .?-
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Link desperately searched for anyway out of this black nothingness he was trapped in. He dashed back and forth, only to run into painful barriers, most likely set up by Kotake. It made him extremely frustrated, and there were times when he became very furious, and he would begin cursing evil, his luck, and anything else he could think of. The anger, however, would cool down to sobs of depression. The loneliness hit him good and hard, and he wanted so badly for it to be a nightmare, expecting Florence to jump on top of him laughing, waking him from this horrible nightmare. He wanted to be back home, back inside his own skin, back with his loving family, the two beings he loved more than life itself.
But he knew this wouldn't come anytime soon. Not until Twinrova was dealt with. Until then, he was a prisoner in this unfamiliar, cold world.
But he never gave up his search. There had to be some way out! There just had to be! He continued his fruitless search, when suddenly. . .
-Link! Can you hear me. . .?-
-Zelda!- Link cried, stopping in his tracks. He turned and looked around frantically. -Where are you. . .!?-
-I'm sorry. I wish I was there with you. . .I miss you. . .-
Link quickly understood, and shed a single tear. -I-I miss you too. . .-
-Please stay calm, beloved. I "went out" and found Florence. She is coming for us! She has struggled so hard over the past day, searching for us.-
Hearing this, Link smiled. -That's my girl. . .- he said softly.
-She will save us, I know she will! Just please stay calm, and don't waste your energy. The more you struggle, the more weakened you will be. I don't want to lose you, Link. Not now.-
Link sighed and did not speak, a solemn look on his face.
-Stay strong, beloved. We will, goddesses be willing, be together again soon. . .-
And all went silent. Link was once again alone, but somehow comforted. He smiled.
-Florence. . .- he sighed. -She's becoming the heroine I knew she would be. Same age as me too. . .May the goddesses bless her on her journey.-
He silently sent his thoughts to his daughter, wherever she was. His thoughts wandered to his wife.
-I won't die, Zelda, not ever,- he promised. -If you want me to stop struggling, then I will stay right here and wait for you. You can count on me.-
So he stayed still, floating in that space, keeping his silent promise.
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Koume and Kotake sat contently in their private chambers, satisfied with the work they had done so far. With Link trapped in Kotake's mind, it was easy to torment Zelda mercilessly. All they had to do was wait for Florence, kill her, and let the parents slowly die of grief.
While Kotake thought delightfully about the fall of Hyrule, Koume was ever so curious enough to ask her sister, "So, Kotake, what is it like to have the hero caught inside your mind?"
Kotake gave her sister an evil smile. "I can feel his presence. . .Fluttering about like a moth dancing around a flame. . . His anguish and pathetic attempts of escape amuse me so. It's amazing how persistent he is. . ."
". . .or how stupid," Koume snickered. "He won't be free unless you permit it, right?"
Kotake's answer was a silent nod. She took a moment of silence to check on him, and came across surprising finds.
"He's stopped moving," she whispered in quiet shock. "He is suddenly calm. Something is not right. . ."
"So what!?" Koume grinned. "Perhaps he finally accepted his defeat!"
Kotake glared at her. "You know as well as I he would not simply give in. I'll have to see for myself what is going on. . ."
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Link floated alone in his prison, but instead of being afraid or lonely, he was content. The small spark of hope he received had lit the flame of promise. He'd be out of this hell hole in no time. All he had to do was wait, wait patiently. . .
-YOU!!!- A harsh voice suddenly shrieked at him. He turned sharply to see Kotake's spiritual form approaching fast.
-Kotake! You dried up, cold-hearted bag of dust!- Link exclaimed. -What do YOU want!?-
-You're hiding something from me!- She pointed at him with an accusing, crooked finger. -Tell me what keeps you so calm, you miserable little weasel!-
-Florence is coming for us, Kotake! And she WILL kill you! Your plan will fail! Mark my words!-
-INSOLENCE!!- Kotake swung a fist and delivered a surprisingly strong and vicious blow across his face. -That worthless rat couldn't kill us if she wanted to!-
Link rubbed his abused face and stared at Kotake in shock. The shock was soon replaced by fury, and he glared with an extreme intensity, like a pain-crazed beast. It was a glare Kotake had never seen before, and it frightened her.
-YOU ICE-BLOODED, SHRIVELED LIZARD!!!- he screamed, punching and kicking the witch ruthlessly. -DON'T YOU. . . DARE INSULT MY DAUGHTER!!!!-
Kotake received the blows painfully, realizing that hope had given him a new kind of power, one that, despite his weak spiritual strength, was evenly matched with her own! Not only that, his wrath only added to the merciless attack.
But Kotake refused to be bested by this pathetic being. When he swung another mad fist, she reached out with a claw-like hand and grabbed his wrist. With this connection, she sent a surge of energy that nearly ripped his very soul in two. Despite the pain, he scowled at her with the same intensity as before, and bit back the urge to cry out.
-FOOL!! How much can you bear!?- But Link only answered with the scowl and a brutish snarl. He was NOT going to be down!
Against the black and white, a golden light shined from his left hand. Kotake looked down frightfully to see the Triforce of Courage shining brightly.
The Triforce was protecting him!
Kotake, shocked and suddenly afraid, quickly drew away and disappeared into the distance.
-Yeah, you'd BETTER run!- Link shouted, shaking a fist. -YOU SNIVELING COWARD!!-
Coming back to himself, Link finally let out a sigh of exhaustion, calming himself down. He glanced down at his left hand and smiled.
-Triforce, you've aided me yet again!-
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"ARGHH!!!" Kotake woke from her trance writhing in frustration.
"Er. . .S-sister?"
"THAT VERMIN!! THE TRIFORCE PROTECTS HIM!!" she screamed. "I CANNOT BREAK HIM!!"
"Th-then you'll have to find another way, r-right, sister?" Koume ventured nervously.
Kotake sat back in her chair and thought in silence. How can she destroy him with a will so strong?
How?
A/N: Told ya it was gonna be long!
Skywise: Wow, that's a lotta spiritual activity. . .
Link: WOO!! Go me! :D
XD Review, people!
Link: O.o ???
It's time for another, longer chapter!!!!
Skywise: WOOHOO!!!!!
Link: Wonderful. . .
Here it is! Yay!
Soul-Touchers: Chapter 7: Soul Touches
Florence, completely exhausted, walked to the small creek in the northwest corner of Hyrule Field. There she sat under a tree and took a few drinks of the clear water. She also filled her small water pouch she had swiped from her room during the chase.
Kili settled comfortably on the grass, yet stared at the water in frustration. "So now what!?"
"Mmm?" Florence asked tiredly, staring out at the bright orange sunset.
"We have no clues on where your parents are! We have to go back to the castle if we want to. . ."
"No. . .I'm too tired to go back. . ." Florence interrupted weakly. "We won't find anything anyway. . ."
Kili sighed. "If only there was some way we could talk to them. . . Even if only for a second, as long as we'd learn where they are. . ."
Florence thought silently about this for a second silently, then the idea popped into her head.
"Wait, I know!" she exclaimed, sitting up. "I can 'go out' and find my Mom! She'll tell me for sure!"
Kili sat up, confused. "'Go out?' What's that?"
"My Mom and I have the ability to send our spirits out to talk to other ones far away. I can find her, I know I can!"
Kili's eyes brightened. "Alright! What can I do?"
"Keep watch for anyone, and don't disturb me." replied Florence as she crossed her legs.
"Got it!" Kili leaped up into the tree to get a good view of the field.
Florence closed her eyes and prepared to enter the dark spirit world. She knew this will leave her utterly vulnerable to the prowling, preying evil, but it was a risk she was willing to take. She concentrated hard. . .
. . .and sent her spirit into the dark world. She called and called for her mother. . .
-Mom! MOM!!! It's me! Where are you!? MOM!! MOOO-
----------
"-OOOOOHHHH!!! Stop, please!" Zelda sobbed.
Kotake smirked down at cowering princess, amused to no end. "You try to fight it, but you cannot deny the truth! You know your husband shall die!" she taunted mercilessly.
"NOO! He-he can't! He wouldn't give in so easily!" she cried between sobs. "His strength will prevail!"
"That is a lie and you know it!" Kotake shouted, causing Zelda to flinch. "Physical strength will not aid him in the struggle he is in! Just accept his fate and yours!" Ending with that, Kotake left Zelda alone in her orb prison.
Zelda let out a dry sob and glanced down at Link. He appeared to be sleeping, for he looked so calm. It pained Zelda so much to know he would never wake up unless his spirit returned. She also knew it had to be soon, for when the body realizes there's no life to support anymore, it will completely shut down, and Link will not be able to return to it. She clutched the limp body close, and before she could break into more cries. . .
-MOM!! It's me! Where are you. . .?-
Zelda gasped. Was that who she thought it was. . .?
-It's me, Florence! Mom! Where are you. . .?-
Oh, Florence, Zelda thought silently. Such a terrible risk! Kotake could snare you at any moment! But if your need is so great, then I will join you in that risk.
She crossed her legs and closed her eyes. . .
. . .and she slipped away into the blackness with practiced ease. She immediately began her search.
-Florence! I hear you, child! I'm coming!-
-Mom! You found me! I can see you!-
-I see you too! Hurry! We are both at great danger! Touch me, then go!-
As the two spirit-hands clasped, everything they had known until now is told with a simple touch.
-Florence! You've struggled so much for us! And have caused much trouble in the process!-
-I. . .I know. . .-
-Well, no matter. If you are searching for us, we are being held prisoner at the Spirit Temple by Twinrova. And you must hurry! Your father's in grave danger!-
-I will, Mom, I will!- She tightly embraced her mother, who returned the hug.
-Only you can save us, but be careful! They plan to wipe out the entire Royal Family!-
-I will, Mom! You can count on me!-
Zelda smiled as they slowly drew away. -Good luck, my dear child! Hopefully we will be together soon!-
Florence frantically waved back. They both rushed away. . .
. . .and opened their eyes.
After awakening, Zelda smiled, greatly relieved to know there was help on the way. Then she thought, perhaps the news would comfort Link.
She then sent out a "bonding-send," a mental call only her beloved could hear. Not even Kotake could hear this cry. Link won't be able to answer in his state, but at least it will calm him. . .
-Link, can you hear me. . .?-
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Link desperately searched for anyway out of this black nothingness he was trapped in. He dashed back and forth, only to run into painful barriers, most likely set up by Kotake. It made him extremely frustrated, and there were times when he became very furious, and he would begin cursing evil, his luck, and anything else he could think of. The anger, however, would cool down to sobs of depression. The loneliness hit him good and hard, and he wanted so badly for it to be a nightmare, expecting Florence to jump on top of him laughing, waking him from this horrible nightmare. He wanted to be back home, back inside his own skin, back with his loving family, the two beings he loved more than life itself.
But he knew this wouldn't come anytime soon. Not until Twinrova was dealt with. Until then, he was a prisoner in this unfamiliar, cold world.
But he never gave up his search. There had to be some way out! There just had to be! He continued his fruitless search, when suddenly. . .
-Link! Can you hear me. . .?-
-Zelda!- Link cried, stopping in his tracks. He turned and looked around frantically. -Where are you. . .!?-
-I'm sorry. I wish I was there with you. . .I miss you. . .-
Link quickly understood, and shed a single tear. -I-I miss you too. . .-
-Please stay calm, beloved. I "went out" and found Florence. She is coming for us! She has struggled so hard over the past day, searching for us.-
Hearing this, Link smiled. -That's my girl. . .- he said softly.
-She will save us, I know she will! Just please stay calm, and don't waste your energy. The more you struggle, the more weakened you will be. I don't want to lose you, Link. Not now.-
Link sighed and did not speak, a solemn look on his face.
-Stay strong, beloved. We will, goddesses be willing, be together again soon. . .-
And all went silent. Link was once again alone, but somehow comforted. He smiled.
-Florence. . .- he sighed. -She's becoming the heroine I knew she would be. Same age as me too. . .May the goddesses bless her on her journey.-
He silently sent his thoughts to his daughter, wherever she was. His thoughts wandered to his wife.
-I won't die, Zelda, not ever,- he promised. -If you want me to stop struggling, then I will stay right here and wait for you. You can count on me.-
So he stayed still, floating in that space, keeping his silent promise.
----------
Koume and Kotake sat contently in their private chambers, satisfied with the work they had done so far. With Link trapped in Kotake's mind, it was easy to torment Zelda mercilessly. All they had to do was wait for Florence, kill her, and let the parents slowly die of grief.
While Kotake thought delightfully about the fall of Hyrule, Koume was ever so curious enough to ask her sister, "So, Kotake, what is it like to have the hero caught inside your mind?"
Kotake gave her sister an evil smile. "I can feel his presence. . .Fluttering about like a moth dancing around a flame. . . His anguish and pathetic attempts of escape amuse me so. It's amazing how persistent he is. . ."
". . .or how stupid," Koume snickered. "He won't be free unless you permit it, right?"
Kotake's answer was a silent nod. She took a moment of silence to check on him, and came across surprising finds.
"He's stopped moving," she whispered in quiet shock. "He is suddenly calm. Something is not right. . ."
"So what!?" Koume grinned. "Perhaps he finally accepted his defeat!"
Kotake glared at her. "You know as well as I he would not simply give in. I'll have to see for myself what is going on. . ."
----------
Link floated alone in his prison, but instead of being afraid or lonely, he was content. The small spark of hope he received had lit the flame of promise. He'd be out of this hell hole in no time. All he had to do was wait, wait patiently. . .
-YOU!!!- A harsh voice suddenly shrieked at him. He turned sharply to see Kotake's spiritual form approaching fast.
-Kotake! You dried up, cold-hearted bag of dust!- Link exclaimed. -What do YOU want!?-
-You're hiding something from me!- She pointed at him with an accusing, crooked finger. -Tell me what keeps you so calm, you miserable little weasel!-
-Florence is coming for us, Kotake! And she WILL kill you! Your plan will fail! Mark my words!-
-INSOLENCE!!- Kotake swung a fist and delivered a surprisingly strong and vicious blow across his face. -That worthless rat couldn't kill us if she wanted to!-
Link rubbed his abused face and stared at Kotake in shock. The shock was soon replaced by fury, and he glared with an extreme intensity, like a pain-crazed beast. It was a glare Kotake had never seen before, and it frightened her.
-YOU ICE-BLOODED, SHRIVELED LIZARD!!!- he screamed, punching and kicking the witch ruthlessly. -DON'T YOU. . . DARE INSULT MY DAUGHTER!!!!-
Kotake received the blows painfully, realizing that hope had given him a new kind of power, one that, despite his weak spiritual strength, was evenly matched with her own! Not only that, his wrath only added to the merciless attack.
But Kotake refused to be bested by this pathetic being. When he swung another mad fist, she reached out with a claw-like hand and grabbed his wrist. With this connection, she sent a surge of energy that nearly ripped his very soul in two. Despite the pain, he scowled at her with the same intensity as before, and bit back the urge to cry out.
-FOOL!! How much can you bear!?- But Link only answered with the scowl and a brutish snarl. He was NOT going to be down!
Against the black and white, a golden light shined from his left hand. Kotake looked down frightfully to see the Triforce of Courage shining brightly.
The Triforce was protecting him!
Kotake, shocked and suddenly afraid, quickly drew away and disappeared into the distance.
-Yeah, you'd BETTER run!- Link shouted, shaking a fist. -YOU SNIVELING COWARD!!-
Coming back to himself, Link finally let out a sigh of exhaustion, calming himself down. He glanced down at his left hand and smiled.
-Triforce, you've aided me yet again!-
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"ARGHH!!!" Kotake woke from her trance writhing in frustration.
"Er. . .S-sister?"
"THAT VERMIN!! THE TRIFORCE PROTECTS HIM!!" she screamed. "I CANNOT BREAK HIM!!"
"Th-then you'll have to find another way, r-right, sister?" Koume ventured nervously.
Kotake sat back in her chair and thought in silence. How can she destroy him with a will so strong?
How?
A/N: Told ya it was gonna be long!
Skywise: Wow, that's a lotta spiritual activity. . .
Link: WOO!! Go me! :D
XD Review, people!