Through his eyes, the room seemed translucent, almost as if it were spinning out of control. It took several moments for Link to regain his focus, though he felt perplexed and agitated from his circumstance. Immediately his pale blue orbs fell upon the delicate maiden before him, as she looked at him with the deepest of concerns – the maiden was none other than the princess Zelda.
A sensation of fear flooded though his body, though his mind struggled to recall what occurred before he fell into a series of black nightmares. Abruptly he endeavored to sit up, though weakness befell his frame and forced him to remain lying still. Uncomfortably he remained where he had fallen, though he heard the soothing words of Zelda fill his ears, which would have relaxed his soul if he had not worried about the shadow...
"My dearest Link, are you alright? I knew something of the sort was out of place, though I could not comprehend how greatly it was until now."
Silently he studied her face, which appeared paled from her fear over him. He did not realize the color was drained from his complexion as well, until he looked down upon his shaking hands. Perhaps it was all within his mind, a dream of some sort of which he woke from...though it seemed to be more so a nightmare. Carefully he glanced about the room, though nothing stirred or made itself out of place – the shadow had vanished. Link did not understand the purpose of its presence, nor did he know what to call it by if it had even a name.
"T'was nothing my darling, I have merely felt faint these past few days, and I collapsed from fatigue. The sincerest of my apologies is given for frightening you so, for I did not intend this to occur."
Zelda's lips pursed when he replied so breathlessly, though he knew she was reluctant to accept that as his reasons for his strange actions during the past several days. Once again he struggled to place his feet on the floor, the second time succeeding with Zelda's gentle grasp around his arm. Even when standing uneasily upon his feet again, the room continued spin out of control in his mind as if he were intoxicated. What was happening to him? No longer did he feel the same light heartedness in Zelda's presence as he normally did, but instead he almost wished her to take leave of him. Before words could be uttered from his shaking lips, he heard the princess' soft voice fill the air to sooth his stressed mind and body.
"Link, perhaps it would be best if you accompanied me for dinner now? I fear you have not been eating well, and I wish to ensure you maintain yourself."
He straightened his posture, and saw her careful eyes were yet still upon him. Why did she watch him so observantly, as if his next move would do something far too rash for her liking? There was nothing about within him, he was perfectly fine and in tact. However, he had difficulty believing it, almost as if he was yet again lying to himself. Such dishonesty had never been known within him till now, and he did not like the nervous and uneasy feeling it brought upon him constantly. Reluctant to accept, a strange rush of irritation flooded through him at her attentiveness. It was a first moment for him to feel something negative toward Zelda, for she induced positive feelings inside him all the time before but he cared not. She was becoming intrusive, overly watchful, and disruptive. While maintaining his polite aura, he said to her as softly as his true feelings would allow, which caused his words to spill from his mouth in a slightly agitated and rough manner.
"Very well, I accept your offer. Now let us hurry to the dining room, I do not wish to keep the servants waiting. Keep pace fair princess, I shant be waiting for you."
Zelda's lips moved as if to speak, but before his allowance of her could be made Link found himself rushing toward the door, his boots thumping loudly against the stone floor in the room. Desperately the princess clung to his arm, so tightly he could feel her nails press into his skin, until to his surprise he lifted it and shook his arm free of her grasp. In response to his sudden acts of displeasure toward him, Link glanced over at her and saw her eyes widen with surprise and concealed hurt, before she spoke to him softly.
"Link...what bothers you so? Please, it is not like you to act this way-"
"It is nothing Zelda! You are becoming irrational, do not patronize me with your concerns."
"I am not patronizing you dearest Link, I am merely asking...but it is your choice if you wish to reveal anything to me, and since you choose not to I must accept that."
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It was not long until Zelda found herself once more inside the dining room, and was relieved to find the servants had placed freshly made meals out for them upon their arrival. She could not believe, not even in her darkest of visions, that Link would act so terribly evasive and cold toward her. Even within her soft heart, beneath her beautiful form and attire, she never imagined Link of all people in her life would speak to her in the way he had just moments before. It was strange, unheard of, but perhaps he was merely in a foul mood and nothing more...
Link entered the room before her, moving swiftly to the seat opposite of hers at the great table. Zelda wondered why he was becoming so distant, when there was an empty seat near hers that he could have chosen to occupy. Her steady gaze followed the hero of time while he sat down in his chair, his fingers drumming rapidly against the wooden surface of the table, before he cupped his chin in the other hand and glowered at the servants as though eternally agitated.
Trying to push such foolish suspicions out of her mind, Zelda slowly seated herself in her chair, though could not help but feel deeply within her the iciness emanating from Link's presence in the room. For but a moment she was distracted when a servant set a steaming plate of soup in front of her, and in return she carefully selected a spoon and picked it up in her fingers, though could not help but look up at Link. As she looked at him, he seemed to become more aware of her gaze and to her further revelation, his voice resounded in the room with such bold accusation she jumped in her chair.
"Why dost thou stare at me like I am some sort of oddity? Thou asked that I dine with thee and so I have chosen to, but I shall not be mocked by your gaze Zelda."
The princess dropped her spoon in shock, and seconds later a loud clatter echoed in the vast area when the spoon landed on the floor beneath the table. She dare not move to pick it up; she dare not breathe beneath Link's piercing gaze. Something was amiss, by far more evident than she had given herself credit for realizing. Deep within her soul, a strange feeling echoed dark warnings, as if by questioning Link once more would endanger something...but what? The room was consumed with a deathly silence, and not once did Link flinch from the sudden sound. He continued to glare at her menacingly from the far end of the table, his head lowered ever so slightly to darken his deep blue eyes.
Nervously, Zelda glanced at one of her servants, where upon another spoon was immediately brought before her and the old one picked off the floor and taken away. To make amends for possibly annoying her beloved for a second time within the short while of his awakening, the fair princess took a few quiet sips of her soup, before responding to Link's glare calmly as though it did not bother her.
"My apologies dearest Link, I did not intend to agitate you so. Please, let us merely blossom among each other's company in silence since conversation is no longer necessary."
Link did not speak to her, however Zelda wisely judged by his demeanor he was not impressed by her words. It was within her understanding Link was becoming more and more strange whenever he spoke to her, but still she felt better than to ask what was the matter with him. It could be that his lack of eating and sleeping well was merely making him finicky and easily upset, however she could not deny herself that when he looked at her his eyes were oddly desolate and gloomy. Taking another sip of her soup, the silence in the room began to grow almost unbearable, causing the princess' hand to shake and the soup to splash from her spoon.
Zelda's sun kissed locks fell around her graceful neck and shoulders, as her eyes looked up at her lover once more in sympathy. What she saw before her only increased her disruption and uneasiness, for Link was staring at her non-blinkingly from the other side of the long royal table. He was unmoving, his soup left alone, and looked so rigid that he could have been mistaken for being a statue. Zelda could not control herself enough to cease her gaze upon his still frame, until it became too late for her to look away.
Abruptly he rose from the table, before slamming his fists down upon its surface. Although he was too far away to shake her soup dish and china, the princess stiffened in her chair while her lips parted slightly in shock. It was at that moment his words filled the air, his pale lips barely moving, while he strode to the door of the room hastily. The velvet carpet softened link's boots, though the stomping noise they made could not be silenced entirely as he walked with angry steps. Zelda could feel his icy eyes upon her, furthering her surprise and almost fear of his actions as his words came harshly to her ears.
"I no longer hunger for this food, it is not of my tastes princess. Your stare annoys me greatly, it disrupts the very fiber of my being and so I must take my leave of you. This time, do not disturb me within my chambers."
Without waiting for her answer, he vanished from the doorway and into the great hall beyond. His thumping footsteps could still be heard to the princess's careful listening, though it was at that time her graceful head lowered and her posture slouched in her chair. A painful silence ensued, the servants worriedly exiting to leave her be, and the moment they dispersed the white tablecloth became stained with sorrowful tears.
Author's Note: Not a light chapter is it? As you have now read, Link is beginning to change...into what? No not literally a monster, but it is possible he could become the worst of Zelda's nightmares...
Special Thanks:
Shadow reaper2: Thanks a lot, I thought dark Link could play a larger role in being Link's dark side...and if you wait for the next chapter, you'll find out just how dark Link is becoming. No, he doesn't actually become 'dark Link' but you will find out he becomes just as dark if not darker.
Berlin'sBrownEyes: True, I thought 'dark Link' was lame as well. I'm glade you've noticed I have avoided referring to him as 'dark Link' as much as possible. He plays a large hidden role in this story, and although his appearances are few and far between, it is a key element of what is to come. I'm glad you liked the Shakespeare stuff, and although this story will have shorter chapters than my other ones, I will try and make it just as good. Wow! You put me on your favorites? I'm truly honored, because you are so talented that it makes me feel really good about continuing to be a Zelda writer. Thanks for giving me yet another great review!
Pinquicha: Thanks a lot! I hope you will update your story called 'Blind Pursuit' I think it's excellent. I hope this chapter keeps you wondering what will happen next too, I worked hard and its nice to see people who appreciate it.
Bvv: Original? That's what I aim for, glad you think so too. Thanks for reviewing!
Evil Excalibur: I'll be watching for your new story to appear, and its good those names helped you out a bit. I hope my latest chapter in this strongly suspenseful fic has proven worthy, for more romance will come in the next chapter...but considering how Link is acting right now it's a mystery how he will respond to Zelda...thanks for reviewing!
Anyone: Thanks a lot! Here's more of my writing style that you like, please review again!
LadyofDemon45: Well I read a bit of Crimson Tears (revised and non revised version), and I do have some help I can give you. You are a talented author, I like the name of your story too, and I know how hard it is to maintain the same kind of speech/style through out a story, which is why I try not to make my stories with too many chapters because I don't lose my style of writing. I must also say that I really like your revised version (hehe addition of old English I see?) It's far more descriptive, in depth and vivid. The part in the non-revised one about Link speaking so Saria just didn't have...anything there...what I meant is that it lacked any description of his feelings, what he was thinking as he spoke to her telepathically and etc. I plan on submitting a formal review to your revised version shortly, and I have noticed you changed some things around in the plot, making it all the more excellent. So if you see a review from me within the next few days, do not be surprised keep up the style, work on it as much as you can and it will improve and become easier trust me!
LainieG304: Gee so the old English doesn't work eh? Well, I'll try to make it better, really I will, because so many people thus far liked it. Its ok if you don't think it works in my story, its something new I decided to try and I knew not everyone would appeal to how I used it. Even though your last sentence in the review got cut off somehow, I'm appreciative to what you have to say because you are very honest, and I will do my best not to disappoint you with this chapters and the others to come after it! I know you might be disappointed since Forgotten Memories is reaching its end (and yeah I will answer some unanswered stuff in that story) but after its done I intend to work on this and make it all the more enjoyable. Thanks for the review!
Babydoll72489: Thanks a lot! I like detail, makes for a good story and character development. Please come back and review again!
Rainer Aquarias – Sage of Time: Fast yes, but I work a lot on them to make them better. I have currently 3 stories going at once, and I've let the update for this one slide way too long until now. I hope you liked my latest chapter, short but I'm not going to make the chapters in this story as long as my other ones simply because its faster and easier for people to read them. Thanks for reviewing!!
Hylian Heroine: Don't apologize for a late review, I don't mind because you reviewed anyway so it's all good! Thanks a lot for liking my description! Link proves to be having difficulty fighting his own evil intentions, but its Zelda who faces the worst of his wrath in chapters to come...so keep checking back to find out what she's going to do about it!!!
A sensation of fear flooded though his body, though his mind struggled to recall what occurred before he fell into a series of black nightmares. Abruptly he endeavored to sit up, though weakness befell his frame and forced him to remain lying still. Uncomfortably he remained where he had fallen, though he heard the soothing words of Zelda fill his ears, which would have relaxed his soul if he had not worried about the shadow...
"My dearest Link, are you alright? I knew something of the sort was out of place, though I could not comprehend how greatly it was until now."
Silently he studied her face, which appeared paled from her fear over him. He did not realize the color was drained from his complexion as well, until he looked down upon his shaking hands. Perhaps it was all within his mind, a dream of some sort of which he woke from...though it seemed to be more so a nightmare. Carefully he glanced about the room, though nothing stirred or made itself out of place – the shadow had vanished. Link did not understand the purpose of its presence, nor did he know what to call it by if it had even a name.
"T'was nothing my darling, I have merely felt faint these past few days, and I collapsed from fatigue. The sincerest of my apologies is given for frightening you so, for I did not intend this to occur."
Zelda's lips pursed when he replied so breathlessly, though he knew she was reluctant to accept that as his reasons for his strange actions during the past several days. Once again he struggled to place his feet on the floor, the second time succeeding with Zelda's gentle grasp around his arm. Even when standing uneasily upon his feet again, the room continued spin out of control in his mind as if he were intoxicated. What was happening to him? No longer did he feel the same light heartedness in Zelda's presence as he normally did, but instead he almost wished her to take leave of him. Before words could be uttered from his shaking lips, he heard the princess' soft voice fill the air to sooth his stressed mind and body.
"Link, perhaps it would be best if you accompanied me for dinner now? I fear you have not been eating well, and I wish to ensure you maintain yourself."
He straightened his posture, and saw her careful eyes were yet still upon him. Why did she watch him so observantly, as if his next move would do something far too rash for her liking? There was nothing about within him, he was perfectly fine and in tact. However, he had difficulty believing it, almost as if he was yet again lying to himself. Such dishonesty had never been known within him till now, and he did not like the nervous and uneasy feeling it brought upon him constantly. Reluctant to accept, a strange rush of irritation flooded through him at her attentiveness. It was a first moment for him to feel something negative toward Zelda, for she induced positive feelings inside him all the time before but he cared not. She was becoming intrusive, overly watchful, and disruptive. While maintaining his polite aura, he said to her as softly as his true feelings would allow, which caused his words to spill from his mouth in a slightly agitated and rough manner.
"Very well, I accept your offer. Now let us hurry to the dining room, I do not wish to keep the servants waiting. Keep pace fair princess, I shant be waiting for you."
Zelda's lips moved as if to speak, but before his allowance of her could be made Link found himself rushing toward the door, his boots thumping loudly against the stone floor in the room. Desperately the princess clung to his arm, so tightly he could feel her nails press into his skin, until to his surprise he lifted it and shook his arm free of her grasp. In response to his sudden acts of displeasure toward him, Link glanced over at her and saw her eyes widen with surprise and concealed hurt, before she spoke to him softly.
"Link...what bothers you so? Please, it is not like you to act this way-"
"It is nothing Zelda! You are becoming irrational, do not patronize me with your concerns."
"I am not patronizing you dearest Link, I am merely asking...but it is your choice if you wish to reveal anything to me, and since you choose not to I must accept that."
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It was not long until Zelda found herself once more inside the dining room, and was relieved to find the servants had placed freshly made meals out for them upon their arrival. She could not believe, not even in her darkest of visions, that Link would act so terribly evasive and cold toward her. Even within her soft heart, beneath her beautiful form and attire, she never imagined Link of all people in her life would speak to her in the way he had just moments before. It was strange, unheard of, but perhaps he was merely in a foul mood and nothing more...
Link entered the room before her, moving swiftly to the seat opposite of hers at the great table. Zelda wondered why he was becoming so distant, when there was an empty seat near hers that he could have chosen to occupy. Her steady gaze followed the hero of time while he sat down in his chair, his fingers drumming rapidly against the wooden surface of the table, before he cupped his chin in the other hand and glowered at the servants as though eternally agitated.
Trying to push such foolish suspicions out of her mind, Zelda slowly seated herself in her chair, though could not help but feel deeply within her the iciness emanating from Link's presence in the room. For but a moment she was distracted when a servant set a steaming plate of soup in front of her, and in return she carefully selected a spoon and picked it up in her fingers, though could not help but look up at Link. As she looked at him, he seemed to become more aware of her gaze and to her further revelation, his voice resounded in the room with such bold accusation she jumped in her chair.
"Why dost thou stare at me like I am some sort of oddity? Thou asked that I dine with thee and so I have chosen to, but I shall not be mocked by your gaze Zelda."
The princess dropped her spoon in shock, and seconds later a loud clatter echoed in the vast area when the spoon landed on the floor beneath the table. She dare not move to pick it up; she dare not breathe beneath Link's piercing gaze. Something was amiss, by far more evident than she had given herself credit for realizing. Deep within her soul, a strange feeling echoed dark warnings, as if by questioning Link once more would endanger something...but what? The room was consumed with a deathly silence, and not once did Link flinch from the sudden sound. He continued to glare at her menacingly from the far end of the table, his head lowered ever so slightly to darken his deep blue eyes.
Nervously, Zelda glanced at one of her servants, where upon another spoon was immediately brought before her and the old one picked off the floor and taken away. To make amends for possibly annoying her beloved for a second time within the short while of his awakening, the fair princess took a few quiet sips of her soup, before responding to Link's glare calmly as though it did not bother her.
"My apologies dearest Link, I did not intend to agitate you so. Please, let us merely blossom among each other's company in silence since conversation is no longer necessary."
Link did not speak to her, however Zelda wisely judged by his demeanor he was not impressed by her words. It was within her understanding Link was becoming more and more strange whenever he spoke to her, but still she felt better than to ask what was the matter with him. It could be that his lack of eating and sleeping well was merely making him finicky and easily upset, however she could not deny herself that when he looked at her his eyes were oddly desolate and gloomy. Taking another sip of her soup, the silence in the room began to grow almost unbearable, causing the princess' hand to shake and the soup to splash from her spoon.
Zelda's sun kissed locks fell around her graceful neck and shoulders, as her eyes looked up at her lover once more in sympathy. What she saw before her only increased her disruption and uneasiness, for Link was staring at her non-blinkingly from the other side of the long royal table. He was unmoving, his soup left alone, and looked so rigid that he could have been mistaken for being a statue. Zelda could not control herself enough to cease her gaze upon his still frame, until it became too late for her to look away.
Abruptly he rose from the table, before slamming his fists down upon its surface. Although he was too far away to shake her soup dish and china, the princess stiffened in her chair while her lips parted slightly in shock. It was at that moment his words filled the air, his pale lips barely moving, while he strode to the door of the room hastily. The velvet carpet softened link's boots, though the stomping noise they made could not be silenced entirely as he walked with angry steps. Zelda could feel his icy eyes upon her, furthering her surprise and almost fear of his actions as his words came harshly to her ears.
"I no longer hunger for this food, it is not of my tastes princess. Your stare annoys me greatly, it disrupts the very fiber of my being and so I must take my leave of you. This time, do not disturb me within my chambers."
Without waiting for her answer, he vanished from the doorway and into the great hall beyond. His thumping footsteps could still be heard to the princess's careful listening, though it was at that time her graceful head lowered and her posture slouched in her chair. A painful silence ensued, the servants worriedly exiting to leave her be, and the moment they dispersed the white tablecloth became stained with sorrowful tears.
Author's Note: Not a light chapter is it? As you have now read, Link is beginning to change...into what? No not literally a monster, but it is possible he could become the worst of Zelda's nightmares...
Special Thanks:
Shadow reaper2: Thanks a lot, I thought dark Link could play a larger role in being Link's dark side...and if you wait for the next chapter, you'll find out just how dark Link is becoming. No, he doesn't actually become 'dark Link' but you will find out he becomes just as dark if not darker.
Berlin'sBrownEyes: True, I thought 'dark Link' was lame as well. I'm glade you've noticed I have avoided referring to him as 'dark Link' as much as possible. He plays a large hidden role in this story, and although his appearances are few and far between, it is a key element of what is to come. I'm glad you liked the Shakespeare stuff, and although this story will have shorter chapters than my other ones, I will try and make it just as good. Wow! You put me on your favorites? I'm truly honored, because you are so talented that it makes me feel really good about continuing to be a Zelda writer. Thanks for giving me yet another great review!
Pinquicha: Thanks a lot! I hope you will update your story called 'Blind Pursuit' I think it's excellent. I hope this chapter keeps you wondering what will happen next too, I worked hard and its nice to see people who appreciate it.
Bvv: Original? That's what I aim for, glad you think so too. Thanks for reviewing!
Evil Excalibur: I'll be watching for your new story to appear, and its good those names helped you out a bit. I hope my latest chapter in this strongly suspenseful fic has proven worthy, for more romance will come in the next chapter...but considering how Link is acting right now it's a mystery how he will respond to Zelda...thanks for reviewing!
Anyone: Thanks a lot! Here's more of my writing style that you like, please review again!
LadyofDemon45: Well I read a bit of Crimson Tears (revised and non revised version), and I do have some help I can give you. You are a talented author, I like the name of your story too, and I know how hard it is to maintain the same kind of speech/style through out a story, which is why I try not to make my stories with too many chapters because I don't lose my style of writing. I must also say that I really like your revised version (hehe addition of old English I see?) It's far more descriptive, in depth and vivid. The part in the non-revised one about Link speaking so Saria just didn't have...anything there...what I meant is that it lacked any description of his feelings, what he was thinking as he spoke to her telepathically and etc. I plan on submitting a formal review to your revised version shortly, and I have noticed you changed some things around in the plot, making it all the more excellent. So if you see a review from me within the next few days, do not be surprised keep up the style, work on it as much as you can and it will improve and become easier trust me!
LainieG304: Gee so the old English doesn't work eh? Well, I'll try to make it better, really I will, because so many people thus far liked it. Its ok if you don't think it works in my story, its something new I decided to try and I knew not everyone would appeal to how I used it. Even though your last sentence in the review got cut off somehow, I'm appreciative to what you have to say because you are very honest, and I will do my best not to disappoint you with this chapters and the others to come after it! I know you might be disappointed since Forgotten Memories is reaching its end (and yeah I will answer some unanswered stuff in that story) but after its done I intend to work on this and make it all the more enjoyable. Thanks for the review!
Babydoll72489: Thanks a lot! I like detail, makes for a good story and character development. Please come back and review again!
Rainer Aquarias – Sage of Time: Fast yes, but I work a lot on them to make them better. I have currently 3 stories going at once, and I've let the update for this one slide way too long until now. I hope you liked my latest chapter, short but I'm not going to make the chapters in this story as long as my other ones simply because its faster and easier for people to read them. Thanks for reviewing!!
Hylian Heroine: Don't apologize for a late review, I don't mind because you reviewed anyway so it's all good! Thanks a lot for liking my description! Link proves to be having difficulty fighting his own evil intentions, but its Zelda who faces the worst of his wrath in chapters to come...so keep checking back to find out what she's going to do about it!!!