Author's note: The battle is about to start... (dun dun dun...) This chapter is a BIG part of the plot, I'd say... Well, enjoy!
The Hero that Holds my Hope: The Hero of Time Returns
It was the eve of battle that night. The stars were blank and the moon was dead. Fell winds blew across the ground and along the feet of the people there. Throughout the camp, the sharpening of weapons were heard and the quiet murmuring of the people. Link was watering Epona as he talked to her and listened to her gulps as she let the water slide down her throat.
"That's it, Epona... you need to freshen up for tomorrow, I think the both of us needs strength." Link patted her head.
As Link was feeding Epona oats, Mido and Saria were having a competition amongst themselves. They each wore small Hylian armor and had swords at their waists. The helmets had wings on the sides and the breastplate had the Hylian symbol on it. Malon was there as well, for she had put on their armor.
"My, my... this is the first time I've seen you stepping up to a brave act, Mido."
"Hey! I saved you and Link when you were lost in the Lost Woods, I'll have you know..."
Saria was about to burst out laughing, "But you and your friends had masks on..."
She began to laugh, as Mido grew angry with her. In fact, he was so angry, Malon had to calm both of them down. She told them to each check if their swords were sharp and if they weren't, they were to go to the smithy. After discovering their swords were not as sharp as they had hoped, they went off. Malon came out of the tent as well and crossed Link's path.
"Mido and Saria are fighting in battle?" Link questioned, still holding onto a few leftover oats.
Malon nodded, but she looked as if she were jealous, "Yes... but I am to stay here, father does not want me to go... But I want to fight by you!" Malon's eyes began to tear up, "I wish to be by your side, because I..."
Malon couldn't give out those last few words, "...love you." However, Link realized she was going to say that and began to talk to her softly, in a voice of understanding.
"Malon... your love for me is merely a shadow, I cannot return what you are trying to give me, for my heart belongs to another... and I can't abandon her, even if I am to die in these days to come."
Malon backed away, her eyes were now filled with sadness. Link did not mean for her to cry, but he did mean to tell the truth and his word was the truth. At that moment, he realized once fates are intertwined, they are to never be undone ever again.
"I'm sorry, Malon." Link said before walking off.
A shadow loomed in the darkness of the night, as everyone lay asleep in their safe tents. He rode on a horse up the hills and rode into the camp. Link awoke from his bed, pushing himself up with the palms of his hands. He took his sword and stepped out of the tent and into the blackness of the night. With the cold wind blowing. Link turned his head to see the shadow descending upon him, quickly, he drew his sword and struck it.
However, to his surprise, a light had come from it and blinded him, and his sword shattered. Link dropped the fragments of the sword and shielded his eyes as he peeked between his fingers to see what manner of creature this was. The shadow removed his hood and it was revealed unto Link that he was Rauru, the Sage of Light. Link bowed his head in respect as well as apology,
"Milord Rauru..."
"I come on behalf of the king, who is on behalf on the princess, the one he loves dearly." Rauru began, "Link, Zelda is dying."
Those words struck a cord in Link's heart and a pain shot through his chest. It was not a physical pain, but a pain of sadness. Link widened his eyes and gasped lightly.
"She is falling under Ganondorf's spell, you must defeat him in order to break it."
"I can not... for the Master Sword is broken... but I still would do anything for her."
"You will defeat him..." Rauru said drawing something up from his robe, "with the holy Master Sword, the blade of evil's bane!"
Rauru had drawn from under him, the Master Sword, put away in its beautiful sheath. He held it with two hands, presenting it to Link.
"The newly forged Master Sword made from its broken shards..." He stated.
Link laid his hands on the Master Sword's sheath and lifted it in front of him, "I remember its touch... and Ganondorf will as well, this sword of light."
He placed his left hand on the hilt and drew it from its sheath. It shed a powerful light brighter than the moon when he withdrew it, and he held it in front of him. It seemed more glorious now, more powerful, and more formidable and ready to face any foe.
"Use this sword to kill Ganondorf..." Rauru said as Link turned his head from the sword to him, "use it to save your love, for she is determined for your return... Become the Hero of Time once more."
The next morning was the battle. Link had mounted Epona, while Saria and Mido had mounted their own little ponies and they were on their way out of the camp with the rest of the army. Malon stayed behind as she watched her father, Talon, and Ingo ride out with them. The wind blew across everyone's faces as they listened to the quiet thuds of the horses on the ground. Link was in the very back while Saria and Mido were at his sides. They gained speed and rode toward Ganon's Tower, which lay close by and the army as well.
Over the hill and off into the distance was an army of Ganondorf's minions. Drums sounded in the deep and the pounding of footsteps, summoning and beckoning battle. Grunts and clinging of armor was heard throughout the fields, and the horns of war. The army gained speed and charged forward with the red sun rising, as it seemed to be dripping with blood.
Over the hill came the captain, dressed in armor that was glorious. He raised his sword, looked back at his army and pointed it outward to command the army to charge forward. They did so and the two armies charged at each other, like light into dark.
Once they collided, they burst into a battle with much blood shed, and swords colliding violently. By the sun, they fought, under the bloodstained sky, they fought, over the dead grass and in front of the great tower of shadow.
Author's note: Yay! Is it getting more exciting!?! Climax... is always the best... and author's love reviews... so REVIEW...! Please.
Special thanks:
Brownblade: Redwall... Redwall... isn't that a book about mice? If I'm wrong please tell me. Anyway, thanks for the review!
LadyofDemons45: GOLLUM IS COOL! ... I can do a very good impression that scares everybody... heh, heh... But yes indeed... movie fest... Anyway, thanks for the review! (my... precioussssssssssssssss...)
BluSakura: Here, borrow my tissues... (Hands a tissue box over.) The story is getting better, and I can't wait until I get to updating the final chapter! Thanks for the review!
Janus Kamaren: I can guarantee you, the fight between Dark Link and Link will be so cool, you'll jump out of your seat... Heh, heh... They fight in the next chapter. Thanks for the review! (YEAH!?!? WHY?!? Why can't they make replicas of the Master Sword?!)