Zelda moved down the great castle hall, her dress flowing with her steps in
exquisite elegance. Though she felt belittled by her beloved's actions, she
did not understand his reasons for why. He would not tell her, she knew
full well, but she would discover his secrets soon enough.
Dark shadows moved across the walls, casting upon her pale frame. A faint howling sound pierced into her ears, causing the princess to pick up pace in worry. The noise was merely from gusts of wind slipping through small open cracks in the window frames, though the shadow she saw within Link's chambers did not put her at ease. Her eyes looked out the numerous large windows lining the length of the hall, and yet still it continued to thunderstorm outside. The world seemed to be wrapped within an endless gloom, unforgiving and unrelenting from its torture upon her soul.
"If only he would tell me...I worry so much over him..."
Zelda found herself whispering softly under her breath, her voice carrying due to the largeness of the hall. It relieved her to be walking upon red carpet, as she did not want her presence to be known to many within her castle. A chill swept through her body, causing her to flinch from the suddenness of it, and so she hurried to arrive on time inside the dining room and avoid being alone for very long...
Link stood quietly, his eyes scanning the chamber desperately, almost madly. He was quick to tell Zelda to leave in his most polite manner he could muster under the circumstances, though it was for a reason. The young Hylian's gaze fell upon the familiar dark figure standing behind him, and this time he could not help but feel its glowing scarlet eyes resting on him. Had Zelda sighted his dark shadow? For if she had...
"Why...why do you continue to haunt me like this? Do you not understand I have defeated you before, and will again once I regain my strength?"
Link said breathlessly, feeling his hands clench into tightly formed fists to keep them from shaking. The dark figure that whom he knew all to well, merely shifted in place momentarily though did not speak. For a brief moment a flash of lightning swept through the outer world and its light brightened the small-darkened chamber, revealing entirely the shadow standing there. The figure did indeed resemble Link exactly, however lacked any distinguishable features except its eyes, which continued to pierce at him with ruthless abhorrence.
Silence. Link waited patiently for a response from the shadow he dreaded, for the instance when it would reveal its self and finish the many weeks he had endured it's lingering in his presence. Slowly he turned round, expecting the dark version of himself to lunge and strike him down, though nothing occurred. Rather, the shadow moved slightly closer to him, until its eerie voice filled the air and sent dread though his heart.
"You fail to understand that I am a part of you, and I cannot vanish no matter how much you desire to hide me from your precious beloved – the Princess Zelda. By defeating me, you only make me stronger and darker, by rejecting me you merely enhance my will to completely overtake you."
The shadow's cold words sent a shocking tremor though Link's heart. Instantly he felt defensive, protective of the woman he had grown such a close bond with. Dark Link, as the creature standing there was known, would never have her! If harm was ever done to Zelda, he did not know what he would do. The worst part of his fears was that he would cause the harm and no other...it was a strange fate to behold, but he still did not understand the shadow's intentions – yet.
"Leave Zelda out of your despicable hatred, she has done you no wrong! It is I you seek, and it is I who will battle you."
Link spoke with bold words, though within him he felt weak and helpless to his core. The wounds from his battles were deep; he did not know how much longer he could hold his own against none other than himself. Why must the shadow of his past follow him wherever he went? All though his life he had not known true happiness, until the fated day when Navi the wise fairy discovered him and made him aware of his destiny – and that of which led him to the princess. Love. He did not know love, until he felt Zelda's lips touch his, and knew the moment it came what love really meant. The shadow – Dark Link – was trying to wrench all of that from him.
"Fool. I never suspected you were so pathetic until now, and I must say you disappoint me. If you were wise you would realize I am your dark side, I am everything you are not. I do not love the princess as you do, for I have no feelings other than darkness and hatred. I value nothing, and I respect no one. You are merely a pawn to me, something I need so that I may carry out what Ganondorf intended... "
Dark Link said with vicious aggression hidden inside its smooth voice, its eyes watching Link as the hero braced himself tensely in place. Link truly felt exposed, knowing the shadow could read his deepest thoughts – and weaknesses. Although he knew of the inevitable downfall he would face, he would not be taken over without a fight.
"I do not wish to please you, for I do not care if you are disappointed or not. If you try to harm princess Zelda, I will do everything in my power to stop you!"
Link's sudden outburst did not succeed in frightening his darker side. Instead, although it was impossible to see, he could not be mistaken that he thought the shadow might have been smirking at him. In bitter anger he stepped forward, though hesitated when Dark Link responded in the same smooth tone, freezing him in place with the words he spoke.
"Dare you try? My power exceeds yours at this time, meaning if you try to fight me you will die, and as much as I would enjoy bringing about your death I cannot...for now."
Link was growing tired of this and of knowing the inevitable. If he should die or not, he would stop his dark side as long as Zelda lived. She...she was all that mattered to him now, he valued her life more than his. Zelda had shown him what it meant to love, something so overpowering he was helpless but accept it, which meant more beyond words. A sudden repulsion of the shadow swept through him, and although he knew his anger and hate was allowing it to become stronger from the energy emanating from such emotion, he drew his sword.
The blade glinted in the darkness, and the dim gray light from the window reflected off its metallic surface. Clutching it in both hands, Link positioned it carefully in front of him and eyed the shadow maliciously. To his distain, Dark Link did not stir nor bat its glowing red eyes. Rather, it waited till Link ran forward to attack before making its first move. The hero of time's boots pounded hard on the stone floor, while his eyes narrowed until he swung the blade to strike.
Suddenly, a terrible weakness flooded though him. Though he was in mid swing, Link fell to his knees on the floor, his breathing ragged and eyes gazing at the dark shadow with pure shock and fright. For the first time in his life, he could not attack and was helpless. How? Uneasily he attempted to rise to his feet once more though lost balance quickly and fell harshly again, his face scraping against the stone floor, as he lay on his stomach unmoving. A cold dark feeling surrounded him, and although he could not see the shadow from where he lay, he could feel it creeping closer to him until its voice sounded in the air once more, sending chills up his spine.
"You have fallen without a fight, I should expect that. The princess cannot be protected by you for long, as you are the one who poses the greatest threat to her now."
"What do you speak of? I do not understand!"
Link managed to say between gasps, his mind reeling as he fought to stay conscious. The shadow loomed over him, covering him with a form so dark he could not see nor focus on what he was thinking. Once again Dark Link spoke, and by the time the sentence was completed Link lost all consciousness and slipped into endless blackness...
"The longer you fight me, the weaker you become, and she shall be the one to suffer your wrath. Like the shadow I am I will follow you, and I will enjoy your self destruction, as well as the royal blood you shed as a result of your hatred and darkness..."
The princess drummed her fingers lightly on the table, her eyes straying to the rainy world beyond the windows in the room. Her dinner set on the table before her, although delicious in smell and appearance, remained untouched. Minutes passed since her arrival, turning from merely five minutes to ten, then to twenty...and soon an hour. Zelda's azure blue eyes strayed to the long table and to the opposite end where she remained seated, to see Link's plate and goblet set out before him. The velvet chair was empty, and she felt more alone in the room than ever before. The food had long since become cold, and she had not the appetite to consume her meal without him.
"Where hath he gone? Something is wrong...it is not his nature to leave me waiting..."
Zelda murmured to herself, her words lost within her misery. Abruptly she rose from her chair, nearly slamming her fists on the table in disarray, though the soft feeling of the white tablecloth beneath her hands comforted her. A rumble of thunder echoed though the castle as she swept out of the room, her legs moving swiftly while her fear grew. The princess's long golden locks flew behind her as she went, and she cared not servants looked at her in concern when she passed them by.
Quickly she made her way to the castle tower, and without hesitation she rapped harshly upon the wooden door. In concern her eyes scanned the door carefully, while her hears remained alert in intent listening. Nothing stirred within, even when she called to Link desperately in her soft clear voice.
"Link! Why do you not answer me? Are you well?"
Still there was no reply, and Zelda realized something was truly wrong and it had not merely been her intuition telling her so. She would have to enter, though she was unsure what would lie on the other side. Slowly her hand grasped the brass doorknob, relieved to find Link did not bother to lock it this time. Slowly the door creaked open, its solid wooden frame strained by its rusty hinges. Her hand let go, before she gently moved the door away with one of her fragile hands.
The room was dark, and ominously silent. Nothing stirred, nothing breathed. She could not see an arm's length in front of her, which heightened her concern. Zelda's voice shook with her fear, as she spoke Link's name once more attentively.
"Link...? Where art thou? Do you rest within your chamber?"
Lightning flashed, and within its bright flash she noticed instantly her beloved lying unconscious on the hard stone floor. With speed beyond her realization, she flew to him and was quickly on her knees on the floor, her hands shaking Link with hurried distress. At first he did not move, nor did he appear to be breathing, his chest still and eyes closed as though dead. Comfortingly she brushed away his fair bangs, her face looking at his deeply with pending horror, waiting for a response...
He moved. It was subtle, but slowly his face turned from side to side, before she saw the glimmer of his beautiful blue eyes looking into hers. The rain outside lashed at the windowpane, violent in rage and intensity, while another loud sound of thunder ruptured in the late afternoon sky. Link said nothing, though it was enough for the princess. However, something was very strange, something that she saw for but a moment. Reflecting in his eyes, she thought she saw a shade of darkness, as if he was not truly himself. The glimmer lasted for but a moment, until she realized she must have been imagining things. Link looked normal, perhaps nothing was wrong after all...
Author's Note: I hope that was an enjoyable chapter! Dark Link has been finally introduced, and as you will see he shall play a larger role than what he lets on right now. Zelda's worries are not unfounded, for the man she trusts most could prove to lead to her ultimate downfall in gradual time...
Special Thanks:
Anyone: I hope you like my story! Thanks for being the first to review, and I hope you review again soon because the more reviews, the faster I update!
Faceless Serenity: Thank you! I'm glad you find my style enjoyable, some might think it as being far too descriptive, but I think description is important to making a story believable and in depth. Thanks a lot though for giving my story a chance, hope to read more reviews from you!
LadyofDemon45: Actually I have studied Edgar Allan Poe and I rather enjoy his work, he was and still is an amazing poet. I never realized how much my story seemed to tie in with the moods of some of his poems, especially 'The Raven' until I re-read it and realized how right you were! A very intelligent statement, and I appreciate that outlook on my story! Thanks and hope you review some more
HyruleLegends: Thanks for finding something about my writing style! I didn't think this story would get as many reviews as it has, and I sincerely appreciate your input!!!
Hylian Heroine: Thanks a lot! You always review my stuff; I'm so pleased you decided to give this story a chance! You really are a great reviewer!!!!
Pinguicha: Wow! Brilliant! That's awesome! I like it when people are able to visualize the story because it proves I'm on the right track, and I hope my latest update gives you no less vivid images!
Shadow reaper2: I hope this chapter upload is soon enough for you! Thanks a lot for giving my story a chance and finding it interesting, I don't want to write the same cliché plots over and over again; I want to give people something new!
Babydoll72489: Glad you like my vocabulary! I try not to make things too simplistic; I want people to think when they read my stories. I'm very pleased this has enticed interest from you, because I enjoy people who like my work enough to read it and review it!
Hestia's Flames: Dark Link has arrived! Lol I hope you like how he and Link interact, and this is merely the beginning...Dark Link won't be done with Link yet...(or ever?) thanks for reviewing!
Kat-SageOfWisdom-princessZel: Don't worry, I won't disappoint! There will be fluff in this story, but there will be a lot of angst. as well as suspense. I want a story completely original, and I hope this keeps people interested. Thanks a lot for reviewing this, as well as my other stories I really appreciate it!
Shadow Fox 05: glad you like it! I want it to be good, no less than quality...I really appreciate your review!
Evil Excalibur: Thanks for reviewing; you are a wonderful regular reviewer! (I'm on your favorites list!!! Thanks!!!) Ok as for you're first thing, I fixed the typo now so if you re-read it you'll find its 'wish' and not 'with'! I also fixed the typo in Footprints In the Sand regarding the evil/sacred realm thing and the color scheme how I accidentally said Nabooru was the only Gerudo who wore white.
As for your question of where I got the idea for 'Fallen Into Shadow' from, well I just literally thought of it one day. It kind of came from a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde loosely based thing because I thought that was a cool classic story, and I decided to think of a way to incorporate it into LoZ but still make it original and not copied. I thought Dark Link was the best way to do that, because he is Link's evil side, and what happens in this story is that Link slowly gets taken over by his own evil hidden inside, which consumes him and turns him against Zelda. Dark Link is the one who orchestrates this whole thing, hoping to force Link to become evil and use his power for evil.
Of course you can ask me for help! I'm always willing to help people who need stuff, its what I'm around for lol. As for name suggestions, it depends on whether the Sheikah name him or not. If you want Link and Zelda to name him, you could make it so the baby comes with something with its name on it so they call him by that. Names that I think sound cool and I like are (based on Link and Zelda, who are brave and etc): Leon (meaning Lion-hearted), Leopold (brave), Marcellus, Alexander (protector of mankind), Aleron (epaulet worn by a knight), Shadi, Shakir (grateful), Shamus, and Vincent. That's all I can think of for now, if none of these seem right let me know and I'll try and find more. I don't really know names that sound like Sheikah names, these are merely guesses. Hope that helps! I think its important not only to look at what the name means, but also to know that Zelda is set back in sort of medieval sort of times, when names are older and not so modern. I despise it when people give Zelda characters modern sounding names, because it doesn't suit the atmosphere.
Bvv: Thanks a lot for the encouragement! I will keep writing, and I hope you come back!
LanieG304: Thanks a lot! Yay! I hope this fic turns out to be enjoyable as well as suspenseful, since I've thought hard about it and decided to make it from both Link's point of view as well as Zelda's so you have insight as to what each are thinking. Dark Link is mixed up in this as well, as you have now found out, and Link will slowly turn to the dark side. Will Zelda revive the good in him? Check back often to find out lol
Dark shadows moved across the walls, casting upon her pale frame. A faint howling sound pierced into her ears, causing the princess to pick up pace in worry. The noise was merely from gusts of wind slipping through small open cracks in the window frames, though the shadow she saw within Link's chambers did not put her at ease. Her eyes looked out the numerous large windows lining the length of the hall, and yet still it continued to thunderstorm outside. The world seemed to be wrapped within an endless gloom, unforgiving and unrelenting from its torture upon her soul.
"If only he would tell me...I worry so much over him..."
Zelda found herself whispering softly under her breath, her voice carrying due to the largeness of the hall. It relieved her to be walking upon red carpet, as she did not want her presence to be known to many within her castle. A chill swept through her body, causing her to flinch from the suddenness of it, and so she hurried to arrive on time inside the dining room and avoid being alone for very long...
Link stood quietly, his eyes scanning the chamber desperately, almost madly. He was quick to tell Zelda to leave in his most polite manner he could muster under the circumstances, though it was for a reason. The young Hylian's gaze fell upon the familiar dark figure standing behind him, and this time he could not help but feel its glowing scarlet eyes resting on him. Had Zelda sighted his dark shadow? For if she had...
"Why...why do you continue to haunt me like this? Do you not understand I have defeated you before, and will again once I regain my strength?"
Link said breathlessly, feeling his hands clench into tightly formed fists to keep them from shaking. The dark figure that whom he knew all to well, merely shifted in place momentarily though did not speak. For a brief moment a flash of lightning swept through the outer world and its light brightened the small-darkened chamber, revealing entirely the shadow standing there. The figure did indeed resemble Link exactly, however lacked any distinguishable features except its eyes, which continued to pierce at him with ruthless abhorrence.
Silence. Link waited patiently for a response from the shadow he dreaded, for the instance when it would reveal its self and finish the many weeks he had endured it's lingering in his presence. Slowly he turned round, expecting the dark version of himself to lunge and strike him down, though nothing occurred. Rather, the shadow moved slightly closer to him, until its eerie voice filled the air and sent dread though his heart.
"You fail to understand that I am a part of you, and I cannot vanish no matter how much you desire to hide me from your precious beloved – the Princess Zelda. By defeating me, you only make me stronger and darker, by rejecting me you merely enhance my will to completely overtake you."
The shadow's cold words sent a shocking tremor though Link's heart. Instantly he felt defensive, protective of the woman he had grown such a close bond with. Dark Link, as the creature standing there was known, would never have her! If harm was ever done to Zelda, he did not know what he would do. The worst part of his fears was that he would cause the harm and no other...it was a strange fate to behold, but he still did not understand the shadow's intentions – yet.
"Leave Zelda out of your despicable hatred, she has done you no wrong! It is I you seek, and it is I who will battle you."
Link spoke with bold words, though within him he felt weak and helpless to his core. The wounds from his battles were deep; he did not know how much longer he could hold his own against none other than himself. Why must the shadow of his past follow him wherever he went? All though his life he had not known true happiness, until the fated day when Navi the wise fairy discovered him and made him aware of his destiny – and that of which led him to the princess. Love. He did not know love, until he felt Zelda's lips touch his, and knew the moment it came what love really meant. The shadow – Dark Link – was trying to wrench all of that from him.
"Fool. I never suspected you were so pathetic until now, and I must say you disappoint me. If you were wise you would realize I am your dark side, I am everything you are not. I do not love the princess as you do, for I have no feelings other than darkness and hatred. I value nothing, and I respect no one. You are merely a pawn to me, something I need so that I may carry out what Ganondorf intended... "
Dark Link said with vicious aggression hidden inside its smooth voice, its eyes watching Link as the hero braced himself tensely in place. Link truly felt exposed, knowing the shadow could read his deepest thoughts – and weaknesses. Although he knew of the inevitable downfall he would face, he would not be taken over without a fight.
"I do not wish to please you, for I do not care if you are disappointed or not. If you try to harm princess Zelda, I will do everything in my power to stop you!"
Link's sudden outburst did not succeed in frightening his darker side. Instead, although it was impossible to see, he could not be mistaken that he thought the shadow might have been smirking at him. In bitter anger he stepped forward, though hesitated when Dark Link responded in the same smooth tone, freezing him in place with the words he spoke.
"Dare you try? My power exceeds yours at this time, meaning if you try to fight me you will die, and as much as I would enjoy bringing about your death I cannot...for now."
Link was growing tired of this and of knowing the inevitable. If he should die or not, he would stop his dark side as long as Zelda lived. She...she was all that mattered to him now, he valued her life more than his. Zelda had shown him what it meant to love, something so overpowering he was helpless but accept it, which meant more beyond words. A sudden repulsion of the shadow swept through him, and although he knew his anger and hate was allowing it to become stronger from the energy emanating from such emotion, he drew his sword.
The blade glinted in the darkness, and the dim gray light from the window reflected off its metallic surface. Clutching it in both hands, Link positioned it carefully in front of him and eyed the shadow maliciously. To his distain, Dark Link did not stir nor bat its glowing red eyes. Rather, it waited till Link ran forward to attack before making its first move. The hero of time's boots pounded hard on the stone floor, while his eyes narrowed until he swung the blade to strike.
Suddenly, a terrible weakness flooded though him. Though he was in mid swing, Link fell to his knees on the floor, his breathing ragged and eyes gazing at the dark shadow with pure shock and fright. For the first time in his life, he could not attack and was helpless. How? Uneasily he attempted to rise to his feet once more though lost balance quickly and fell harshly again, his face scraping against the stone floor, as he lay on his stomach unmoving. A cold dark feeling surrounded him, and although he could not see the shadow from where he lay, he could feel it creeping closer to him until its voice sounded in the air once more, sending chills up his spine.
"You have fallen without a fight, I should expect that. The princess cannot be protected by you for long, as you are the one who poses the greatest threat to her now."
"What do you speak of? I do not understand!"
Link managed to say between gasps, his mind reeling as he fought to stay conscious. The shadow loomed over him, covering him with a form so dark he could not see nor focus on what he was thinking. Once again Dark Link spoke, and by the time the sentence was completed Link lost all consciousness and slipped into endless blackness...
"The longer you fight me, the weaker you become, and she shall be the one to suffer your wrath. Like the shadow I am I will follow you, and I will enjoy your self destruction, as well as the royal blood you shed as a result of your hatred and darkness..."
The princess drummed her fingers lightly on the table, her eyes straying to the rainy world beyond the windows in the room. Her dinner set on the table before her, although delicious in smell and appearance, remained untouched. Minutes passed since her arrival, turning from merely five minutes to ten, then to twenty...and soon an hour. Zelda's azure blue eyes strayed to the long table and to the opposite end where she remained seated, to see Link's plate and goblet set out before him. The velvet chair was empty, and she felt more alone in the room than ever before. The food had long since become cold, and she had not the appetite to consume her meal without him.
"Where hath he gone? Something is wrong...it is not his nature to leave me waiting..."
Zelda murmured to herself, her words lost within her misery. Abruptly she rose from her chair, nearly slamming her fists on the table in disarray, though the soft feeling of the white tablecloth beneath her hands comforted her. A rumble of thunder echoed though the castle as she swept out of the room, her legs moving swiftly while her fear grew. The princess's long golden locks flew behind her as she went, and she cared not servants looked at her in concern when she passed them by.
Quickly she made her way to the castle tower, and without hesitation she rapped harshly upon the wooden door. In concern her eyes scanned the door carefully, while her hears remained alert in intent listening. Nothing stirred within, even when she called to Link desperately in her soft clear voice.
"Link! Why do you not answer me? Are you well?"
Still there was no reply, and Zelda realized something was truly wrong and it had not merely been her intuition telling her so. She would have to enter, though she was unsure what would lie on the other side. Slowly her hand grasped the brass doorknob, relieved to find Link did not bother to lock it this time. Slowly the door creaked open, its solid wooden frame strained by its rusty hinges. Her hand let go, before she gently moved the door away with one of her fragile hands.
The room was dark, and ominously silent. Nothing stirred, nothing breathed. She could not see an arm's length in front of her, which heightened her concern. Zelda's voice shook with her fear, as she spoke Link's name once more attentively.
"Link...? Where art thou? Do you rest within your chamber?"
Lightning flashed, and within its bright flash she noticed instantly her beloved lying unconscious on the hard stone floor. With speed beyond her realization, she flew to him and was quickly on her knees on the floor, her hands shaking Link with hurried distress. At first he did not move, nor did he appear to be breathing, his chest still and eyes closed as though dead. Comfortingly she brushed away his fair bangs, her face looking at his deeply with pending horror, waiting for a response...
He moved. It was subtle, but slowly his face turned from side to side, before she saw the glimmer of his beautiful blue eyes looking into hers. The rain outside lashed at the windowpane, violent in rage and intensity, while another loud sound of thunder ruptured in the late afternoon sky. Link said nothing, though it was enough for the princess. However, something was very strange, something that she saw for but a moment. Reflecting in his eyes, she thought she saw a shade of darkness, as if he was not truly himself. The glimmer lasted for but a moment, until she realized she must have been imagining things. Link looked normal, perhaps nothing was wrong after all...
Author's Note: I hope that was an enjoyable chapter! Dark Link has been finally introduced, and as you will see he shall play a larger role than what he lets on right now. Zelda's worries are not unfounded, for the man she trusts most could prove to lead to her ultimate downfall in gradual time...
Special Thanks:
Anyone: I hope you like my story! Thanks for being the first to review, and I hope you review again soon because the more reviews, the faster I update!
Faceless Serenity: Thank you! I'm glad you find my style enjoyable, some might think it as being far too descriptive, but I think description is important to making a story believable and in depth. Thanks a lot though for giving my story a chance, hope to read more reviews from you!
LadyofDemon45: Actually I have studied Edgar Allan Poe and I rather enjoy his work, he was and still is an amazing poet. I never realized how much my story seemed to tie in with the moods of some of his poems, especially 'The Raven' until I re-read it and realized how right you were! A very intelligent statement, and I appreciate that outlook on my story! Thanks and hope you review some more
HyruleLegends: Thanks for finding something about my writing style! I didn't think this story would get as many reviews as it has, and I sincerely appreciate your input!!!
Hylian Heroine: Thanks a lot! You always review my stuff; I'm so pleased you decided to give this story a chance! You really are a great reviewer!!!!
Pinguicha: Wow! Brilliant! That's awesome! I like it when people are able to visualize the story because it proves I'm on the right track, and I hope my latest update gives you no less vivid images!
Shadow reaper2: I hope this chapter upload is soon enough for you! Thanks a lot for giving my story a chance and finding it interesting, I don't want to write the same cliché plots over and over again; I want to give people something new!
Babydoll72489: Glad you like my vocabulary! I try not to make things too simplistic; I want people to think when they read my stories. I'm very pleased this has enticed interest from you, because I enjoy people who like my work enough to read it and review it!
Hestia's Flames: Dark Link has arrived! Lol I hope you like how he and Link interact, and this is merely the beginning...Dark Link won't be done with Link yet...(or ever?) thanks for reviewing!
Kat-SageOfWisdom-princessZel: Don't worry, I won't disappoint! There will be fluff in this story, but there will be a lot of angst. as well as suspense. I want a story completely original, and I hope this keeps people interested. Thanks a lot for reviewing this, as well as my other stories I really appreciate it!
Shadow Fox 05: glad you like it! I want it to be good, no less than quality...I really appreciate your review!
Evil Excalibur: Thanks for reviewing; you are a wonderful regular reviewer! (I'm on your favorites list!!! Thanks!!!) Ok as for you're first thing, I fixed the typo now so if you re-read it you'll find its 'wish' and not 'with'! I also fixed the typo in Footprints In the Sand regarding the evil/sacred realm thing and the color scheme how I accidentally said Nabooru was the only Gerudo who wore white.
As for your question of where I got the idea for 'Fallen Into Shadow' from, well I just literally thought of it one day. It kind of came from a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde loosely based thing because I thought that was a cool classic story, and I decided to think of a way to incorporate it into LoZ but still make it original and not copied. I thought Dark Link was the best way to do that, because he is Link's evil side, and what happens in this story is that Link slowly gets taken over by his own evil hidden inside, which consumes him and turns him against Zelda. Dark Link is the one who orchestrates this whole thing, hoping to force Link to become evil and use his power for evil.
Of course you can ask me for help! I'm always willing to help people who need stuff, its what I'm around for lol. As for name suggestions, it depends on whether the Sheikah name him or not. If you want Link and Zelda to name him, you could make it so the baby comes with something with its name on it so they call him by that. Names that I think sound cool and I like are (based on Link and Zelda, who are brave and etc): Leon (meaning Lion-hearted), Leopold (brave), Marcellus, Alexander (protector of mankind), Aleron (epaulet worn by a knight), Shadi, Shakir (grateful), Shamus, and Vincent. That's all I can think of for now, if none of these seem right let me know and I'll try and find more. I don't really know names that sound like Sheikah names, these are merely guesses. Hope that helps! I think its important not only to look at what the name means, but also to know that Zelda is set back in sort of medieval sort of times, when names are older and not so modern. I despise it when people give Zelda characters modern sounding names, because it doesn't suit the atmosphere.
Bvv: Thanks a lot for the encouragement! I will keep writing, and I hope you come back!
LanieG304: Thanks a lot! Yay! I hope this fic turns out to be enjoyable as well as suspenseful, since I've thought hard about it and decided to make it from both Link's point of view as well as Zelda's so you have insight as to what each are thinking. Dark Link is mixed up in this as well, as you have now found out, and Link will slowly turn to the dark side. Will Zelda revive the good in him? Check back often to find out lol