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What can I say; Link got shot! Will he live? Will he die? Will I ever start the chapter?
Disclaimer: SSBM and its characters are property Nintendo, I do not own them, and I'm merely using them to write a fictional story.
A little warning, this chapter will involve a small amount to do with blood, injuries and all that. If this makes you sick, even in the slightest, just skip it. It's nothing to drastic at all, bit like watching hospital dramas. But I just don't want to upset people who read and don't like. Thank you.
Chapter 7: Sword to Swords
'The irony of it all, the Hero of Time, who has fought monsters of incredible power and evil, has finally been bought down by his own arrow.'
An apparition was at the height of happiness. Standing with his comrade at the most darkest point in his castle, towards the tallest tower, looking out on the deprived land below, the being was toasting a certain bird for his quick thinking and intuition. He had alone, killed Link and even though Zelda had gotten away (again), she would soon break down and literally hand herself over. True, she had disappeared from the whereabouts of the Frames, but they would find her eventually. Two bounty hunters were also positioned, ready to hunt if need be, eager to get out again.
'So, he's really dead?' Came the voice of a creature of huge proportions. The apparition turned, showing the rare sight of a smile.
'I am almost certain of it, and arrow was driven from one side of his body to the other. Even if, and I stress the word 'if', even if he survived the Princess wouldn't have anything that could heal the wound fast enough so inevitably he will die of infection, or blood loss. Hopefully, he died a slow painful death. Just imagine, my fellow King, the look on Zelda's face, as she had to watch him die, his eyes pleading for her to help as his soul slowly left him, occasionally screaming out her name in pain. It's enough to make one squeal with delight.'
The big creature raised his eyes at the word 'squeal' but chose to ignore it. The apparition continued on another subject.
'Your guards are getting restless, I had to get the last two vessels we sent to break up a fight between them before they left.'
'They're bored. Never have they had to 'guard' a castle where no one comes. I insist we let them go looking for her, they're desperate to do something.'
'I don't think they're capable. No, they will stay here. Like I said, her spirit is broke, she'll literally give up soon. And even if she doesn't, the remaining vessels will get her. She is defenceless now.'
The creature leaned forwards slightly.
'I don't think we should underestimate her. I have seen a defenceless Princess many a time, and Zelda certainly isn't.'
'Have you ever lost anyone close to you, in horrible circumstances?' The apparition enquired. The creature let out a loud and powerful laugh.
'Do I really look like the sort to have people near me? I only care about me and me alone. Heck, I enjoy horrible circumstances.'
'Likewise (said the apparition with a grin) but from what I've heard, people usually go through stages of remorse which weakens them, physically and mentally, after loosing people. Zelda is no different, she'll be easier to capture. I'll even go as far as to guarantee that Zelda will be here within the week.'
Zelda sat on a low-lying cliff while watching the sunset. In one hand was a bottle full of berries and other small fruit and seeds. It had been very hard for her to self navigate her way out of the forest, but she had, and once on the plains again, she forced Epona to travel at top speeds day and night. In very little time, she had arrived at the start of a mountainous region. Everything was very steep; there were many mountains, large and small. After travelling for a few hours, she had chosen a pretty big mountain to make temporary camp. She travelled 3 quarters of the way up before realising it would be hard for her to continue, and very dangerous. Also, Epona was not built for climbing, so the mare objected to movement. Zelda had left her in a small cave where she had set up camp. The horse had understood the current situation, realising the danger, and really had pushed herself to the limits to get where she did, she needed a rest.
It really was quite incredible to Zelda that she had made it this far from that huge forest, which was now a mere speck of greenery. Ironically, she had found out that she was quite talented in travel. She understood everything around her and made use of nature to get what she needed. She never would of found that out with Link; he never let her decide anything, insisting she wouldn't know how. Not in a horrible way, it was just that Link though people can only be good at certain things and hopeless at anything else.
'Oh god'. She cried.
Zelda had to stop there; it was far too painful to think about him.
Realising it was getting dark; she stood intending to go back. She had been on the go for a few hours, wandering from point to point, using Faroe's Wind to easily lift her from one peak to another. If she were a betting girl, she would say that she was 2 miles from her camp. No surprise really. She had been lost in thought most of the time, not even bothering to collect the food and water (which she had set out for) until a few minutes ago.
Scolding herself, she began to wander back up the long winding rocky patch, which would take her above the small plateau and back onto the route leading to the mountain where her campsite lay.
The route was very difficult; its dry rocky surface made it hard to climb. Pine trees were on either side of this natural made route. At the foot of this particular area of the range lay a small lake, which accounted for all these routes. Zelda wasn't a scientist, scholar or geologist, but she guessed when it rained the fast flowing water down the mountains would eroded the rock, creating these routes, and ending up in the lake at the bottom. From there on the water couldn't get passed the steeping hills that separated this region from the plains, and therefore never met the huge river that carved its way through this land.
Using these routes, which the water had left, Zelda could easily plot courses so she rarely got lost. Skills like this had been taught to her by her mentor Impa, who realised that the Princess would never be the sort to remain in the confines of the castle (or the sacred realm). These skills had been very useful in her years fleeing from Ganondorf, in the other timeline, which she reversed. But that was all in the past. What was important now was that Zelda stop Ganondorf and his apparent new allies and fighters, despite the current situation she was in.
As she picked up her pace, the Princess realised that she had to change her clothing to that of Sheik, as a dress is not the best to wear while going rock climbing. She had only changed into it for the sake that she thought it to be the most comfortable while running her 'errands'.
Pocketing her items, Zelda began the spell to change her clothing. Soon, the pink dress moulded itself to the Princess's body shape, and changed from pink to blue, showing the sign of the Shekiah on the front.
'That's a very impressive trick, my sweet Princess.'
Sheik turned around while brandishing her whip. She didn't have to search for the origin of the voice, as on the path behind stood two people that actually looked normal to the Princess. One, standing on the left and slightly taller than the other, wore what seemed to be a tunic similar to Links, except this was grey. He had what appeared to be dark blue tights (Sheik raised an eyebrow) but was actually more of a thin loose pair of trousers. These matched his dark boots. He wore some armour; particularly shoulder pads, with a dark red cape over his back. On his hands was a pair of blue gauntlets. All of this done his blue thick hair and auburn coloured eyes a lot of justice. But most important, he held a thin sword in his left hand. He was obviously here for more than chat. But it was not he that spoke it seemed.
His partner stood with a slightly shorter and thicker sword, but his was sheathed. He seemed quite similar to his comrade, wearing a navy blue tunic with golden armour, a cape that was purple on one side and red on the other. He also had (for definite this time) white tights. Unlike the other, this one had dark red hair, in a seminally messy style. It was the later that addressed Sheik first.
'Princess, could you please change back into that pink dress? I'd much prefer to take you back with you looking at you cutest.'
Sheik responded by sending half a dozen needles at this guys face. Letting out a small yell, he kneeled down while pulling the miniature missiles from his face, showing small bloody spots that made him look like a teen with bad acne.
'You bitch!' He shouted at Sheik, while withdrawing his sword. However, before he could attack, his friend placed his sword in front of him, stopping him in his tracks.
'Calm down Roy, you asked for that.' The man, apparently called Roy, backed down.
'I was just being nice Marth. Surely there was no need to respond like a pissed of porcupine.'
'You act like scum and I'll treat you like it. I know why you are here, but you will not be taking me. I might not have Li….him. But I can still fight well by myself.' Sheik said before Marth could cut in. It was him who replied first, however.
'Ah yes, the flawless warrior Link of Hyrule, the hero of time, the one who wields a sword like it's an extension of his own arm. I was so looking forward to sparring with him. It's a shame Falco got there first.' He said before breaking down into a small giggle. Sheik clenched her fists in rage, fury, and anger. Roy looked from her, the pissed of warrior, to his friend, the laughing warrior, and gulped.
'Hey Marth, why don't you just, quit the laughter. She seems, pissed to say the least.' Roy said cautiously. Marth continued to gloat at Sheik and the fallen warrior Link. Then, in a display of rage and hatred, Sheik leapt of her spot into a huge dive, towards Marth.
The swordsman didn't even see her coming, let alone have time to counter. Sheiks fist met Marth's jaw, sending him upwards, and as he feel, Sheik bough her other hand across and forced her palm just under Marth's ribcage. The fighter stumbled backwards, gasping for breath before tripping over his own feet.
Roy leapt into the fray, bringing out his sword. Sheik was aware of the attack however, and pulled out her chain whip, and flung above her shoulder. It wrapped itself around Roy's sword, so Sheik could divert the aim of the attack so it skimmed past her. Roy still clenched the sword tight, allowing Sheik to give her chain a good tug, pulling Roy straight towards her, and his face met her elbow.
'So the cat does have claws then?'
Sheik spun around to meet Marth, who had arisen and had his sword drawn. He then took rapid swipes at Sheik, moving closer with each one, while each time his blade left a wave of colour where it had passed. This 'Dancing Blade' technique was far too dangerous to even try to dodge. Sheik instead threw something onto the floor, letting out a blinding flash which teleported her from one side of Marth to the other. Sheik then went to kick Marth in the back of his head, but the fighter had other ideas. As Sheiks foot was upon its target, Marth turned and had his sword and an angle while a shimmer of light went through his body. As Sheik made contact, she felt a wave of energy shoot through her foot and into her body as Marth's sword swiped out, catching Sheik and sending her back.
'You like my counter attack Princess? You're lucky it doesn't actually cut using the blade, but rather doubles the power of your attack back to you.'
Sheik arose shaking slightly. He was a good fighter, no doubt about it, and she guessed the other was of equal ability. Fighting would no doubt get her captured, or worse.
'Sorry boys but this fight is over, for now' said Sheik before using her teleportation act, to get her a few feet from the fighters but also the flash temporarily blinded them.
'Where'd she go?' Roy asked a few seconds later after regaining vision.
'That way, I suppose. That's where she was before hand. Come, if we loose her it could take days to find her.' And with that the two fighters left the scene. From behind a nearby pine, Sheik looked on in the shadows. They had bought it, gone the opposite way from her camp. Hopefully she had bought herself a few days at least to think up a plan.
An hour later, Sheik found herself at the entrance of the cave where she had set up camp. The entrance was rather small, Epona could barley get through but once inside, there were many other entrances and caves about on a larger scale. Zelda had found one, which had a small crack in its exterior, which allowed small sunlight rays to shine through. Here, she had gathered wood to make fire, and also stored a few bottles of water and a collection of forest food. It was a relatively good place to be. Zelda guessed that this particular mountain she was in was full of cave networks, one leading to the other, but most were pitch black. Marth and Roy would have a hard time tracking, as they would have to pick out the right mountain first, choose the right area, navigate their way through the dangerous caves, and by that time Zelda could be well on her way.
She slipped herself through the gap and changed back to her Zelda clothing. She then felt around in the darkness for something she knew she had left earlier. There it was, a piece of splint. A quick Din's Fire gave her a torch. Now she could see the right entrances to go through. Left, right, right, left, up, down, she lost count. She knew it all by memory.
Soon she saw the small rays of sunshine and knew she was at the right one. Upon entering, she gave a quick look to make check everything was in place. In one corner, the nearest to the sunlight, lay Epona looking rather bored and disgruntled. Close to her lay the extinguished fire. Everything was in place, except….
'Where is he?'
Zelda leapt around in desperate search. Something couldn't of happened. What if he had?
'But then he would be here. You stupid girl' Zelda said to herself. She gave another glance at Epona who was sitting rather awkwardly. Upon closer inspection, Zelda saw she was sitting as though she was trying to avoid something. Another glance confirmed this idea. On the other side of the mare lay Link, the Hero of Time, wrapped up in his own tunic. A pink rag was wrapped tightly over his shoulder, which showed signs of dirt and dry blood. Zelda knelt down besides him, running her hand over his sweaty brow.
'You're still warm, but not as hot as yesterday.' She said to the warrior, who was unconscious but that didn't seem to mind the Princess. She gently moved Epona out of the way. Then, she lit the fire again, and picked up a nearby bottle of water. Placing it over a few rocks, which lay amongst the fire, the water began to boil. Zelda withdrew it and then picked up another bottle where a few pink rages lay. She had left them in a bottle of warm water for a while now, hopping they had been cleaned of. They had. They showed no signs of dirt. Zelda took this to be good and then dipped it into the new bottle of boiled water. Letting it cool for a moment, she then took her other hand onto Links wounded shoulder, and gently pulled of the tight rag. The wound was still open, but wasn't bleeding as much and showed no signs of infection. Zelda then placed the rag onto the wound and began to clean it up. Links body twitched, but Zelda continued to clean up the dry blood and dirt, and at the same time stopped the risk of infection.
Soon she was done, and placed the cleaning rag into the bottle with other pink cloth. She summoned a quick fire spell and burned the rag, which had lay on Links shoulder previously. Zelda than huffed before doing what she hated, pulling the bottom of her royal dress up slightly and found the torn bits of loose fabric inside. She had often wondered why her dress was so layered, but it helped out Link as she could tear pieces of to use as primitive bandages and washcloths. She tore a new piece of and cleaned it in the boiled water before wrapping it over the wound.
She then arose and wandered over out of this cave and into another where a small underwater stream lay. Cleaning her hands of, she went back to Link and began to eat some of her minor food hoard.
Suddenly, she heard some movement.
'Zelda?' Came a croaky voice. The princess leapt to her feet and ran over to Link. His eyes were open and he was letting out small gasps of breath.
'Link! Oh my god your alright! Thank the gods' Zelda said in tears before diving onto Links left hand and holding it tight.
'Where am I? Where's Fal….Fal.' Link tired to say but started coughing.
'Take it easy hero.' Zelda said smiling slightly. 'Falco is long gone. You've had it rough, however, over the past 5 days.'
'5 days?' Link enquired through coughs. His eyes looked really heavy and his face was pale. His golden locks of hair were sticking to his face as with each breath he was sweating immensely.
'Calm down Link, you're not well enough to hear to whole story. Just go back to sleep, your body has been working overtime to try and stay alive. You need rest.' Zelda said quietly before brushing the hair from Links face. The hero let out a mutter of thanks before letting his head roll to the side onto Zelda's hand. She smiled again, and gently removed herself. She then pulled of Links tunic and folded it, using it as a pillow to prop up his head as he slept.
Later, Link awoke again. His body felt stiff, and ached. His head was ringing and a throbbing pain was in between his eyes. He felt hot but his body was also shivering, the sure sign of a fever. However, it was his shoulder where most pain lay. He looked over to see a bloody cloth around it. He tried to move, but felt the stinging sensation of healing skin part. Deciding it would be better not to move, he stopped. Looking over to his side, he saw a small fire and a silhouette of a female figure kneeling.
'Zelda?' Link said. The princess looked startled at the noise, but arose and wandered over to Link. Kneeling down, she placed her hand on his head and Link could see her smiling.
'How you feeling?' She asked.
'Pathetic. Hot, cold, hurt.' Link said while closing his eyes.
'Well you have been lying down for almost a week, and you had a fever for 3 days. But I think that's leaving you now, your body is fighting it off well.'
'Great'. Link muttered in a tired voice. 'So, where am I and how do I get here?'
Zelda took a deep breath. 'Long story Link. Just shut up and listen ok?'
'Good to see you've stayed normal' Link joked.
'Thought I said shut up?' Zelda said smiling. 'Anyway, after Falco nearly killed you, I took him out. I rushed to you straight away and pulled the arrow from your shoulder. It had gone all the way through your body Link. I panicked but managed to keep my composure. I quickly tore of some of my dress (Zelda motioned to the bottom of her dress where there were many tear's) and then wrapped the wound up quickly. Then, I used Epona and bought you to that small stream. There, I quickly began to clean your wound out, and tied it up tight. I had to light a fire to keep your body warm as you were shaking. That helped me boil some water, which I used on your wound. It was horribly deep Link, I was even sick at one point. I decided you needed quick help, so I took the chance and left you for a while, and went on a search for herbs and plants they use in Hyrule to make red potions. I had to use substitutes for some ingredients. I got back to you quickly. You were in a right state. You wouldn't stop sweating, your body was boiling, and blood was pouring from the wound. I had to use my limited magic quickly and boiled up a red potion. I forced it down your mouth, and it took effect. It was very crude compared to that of Hyrule, and it didn't work that well. However, it made a weak heal, which stopped the majority of the blood from leaving. The rest of the night I kept giving you water while cleaning your injury out.
'The next morning however we were attacked by many Frames. I quickly packed up and put you onto Epona and made a run for it. It was quite handy the Frames were there, as I followed the directions from where they came and found a way out of the forest. I kept Epona galloping all day; which wasn't good for you and your situation got worse and the injury got infected. You went into a fever. Eventually we arrived in this mountainous region. That was a few days ago, since then I've been keeping you warm, cleaning the wound out. I made another red potion, still a pathetic attempt but it beat of the infection. I've still be worried about you though.'
'So I am going to be ok now right? I mean I am out serious danger. I suppose I can fight again soon yeah?' Link said hopefully.
'Link, you will most likely be not able to use your right arm for another week, your body is still sick, and all the other injuries you suffered are now being healed. Apart from all that, you have barely enough energy left to breath, let alone stand.' Zelda said frowning slightly. Link let out a moan and fell back closing his eyes again.
'Although, I can feed you now since I haven't been able to while you were out.' With that Link opened his eyes and turned his head smiling slightly.
'Food?' He asked. Zelda laughed.
The rest of the night, Link mostly ate and drank. Since he had been sleeping constantly, he really wasn't tired and tried to keep getting up but failed miserable and painfully each time.
'I told you Link, you will be bed ridden for another week at the most.' Zelda said when she helped him up for the umpteenth time.
The next morning however, Link proved Zelda to be very wrong. She awoke to see him walking from one point of the cave to the other. She arose from a dreamlike state. Link stopped in his tracks and kneeled down to her with a huge grin.
'You were wrong Princess. I can take great pleasure in saying you were wrong!' Said Link. Zelda responded by giving him a light smack on the face.
'Bloody good for you, hero, but how about leaving me alone for a few hours while I catch up on the sleep that I wasted on you.'
'Sure thing Zelda. I fancy a little run outside anyway' Link said in between a few coughs.
'Be careful, just because you can walk doesn't mean you can do anything to active. It's obvious your still sick and you could easily damage your shoulder again' Zelda mumbled. Link heeded her words and set out through the opening.
'Hey Zelly' Link shouted, his voice echoing. Zelda winced at this pet name, and winced again at the echoing voice.
'What?' She shouted.
'How do I get out of here?'
Zelda just let out a painful moan.
'Tell you later, now stop waking me up!'
'Well, could you at least tell me how to get back, this place is pitch black…oh!' Links comment was cut of and the sound of splashing was heard.
'Watch out for the small stream Linky!' Zelda shouted with a giggle.
'Don't call me that' a voice came back. Zelda laughed some more.
Later that day, Link tried some more active things. He had to stop a few times because of his shoulder and he was still coughing occasionally. Zelda set out again and found some basic ingredients for making another red potion. It was even more primitive than the one before. However, it seemed to work a little. Links condition improved slightly and he claimed his shoulder was hurting less. A good meal that night of roasted fish served with wild herbs proved to provide Links body with what he needed. Another goods night sleep made him wake bright and early and near 100-percentage efficiency, which was demonstrated by him performing some good sword techniques and a few arrow shots. Zelda decided he was strong enough to go outside, and showed him the root along with Epona and he rode a distance, allowing the horse some much needed exercise and decent food.
Later that day (when they were eating their so called 'lunch') Zelda finally told him of the two fighters named Marth and Roy. She explained the fighting techniques she had seen and came to the conclusion that they were still searching for her.
'It's been a while since I fought warriors using swords' Link commented. 'It would be one hell of a match, that's for sure, and that counter and blade technique seems unlike anything I've ever seen. They must be extremely talented fighters.'
'That's what worries me Link. If they turned up now, you could get in some trouble, and despite what you think you are not completely recovered yet.'
'But they're still looking for you around this area, it could take days for them to find you.'
'Exactly, but it is worrying that they are still out there, as we cant progress with our journey with them lying in wait around any corner.'
'Well then, maybe we should bring them to us.' Link said while in thought.
'I don't see how, and even if we could, do you think you could take them?'
'Well, they've been looking for you non-stop in a pretty hard terrain. If they came up here I'm guessing they wouldn't be in good condition either, then they would have to enter the caves to find us. We could attack them in the shadows before they knew what happened.'
'I suppose' Zelda added. 'So how do we get them up here?'
'I say we light a big fire outside the main entrance to the channel of caves. If we burned enough wood on a clear day, they would most likely see the smoke and come to inspect it, probably thinking it was you who had lit it and not realised that people could spot it.'
'I guess we'll do it then. You should collect all your weapons and hide in the darkness and get accustomed to your surroundings. When I see them approaching, ill pretend to get scared and run through the gap. Then I can jump them in my Sheik form. Also, remember they think you're dead, so it will be one hell of a surprise when they see you alive. That's if they even see you at all.'
The next day the pair put their plan into operation. Lighting a fire at midday on the outside of the cave, Zelda took the form of Sheik and took a position where she could see anyone approaching the cave entrance. Link, meanwhile, took a kneeling position in a dark spot of the main entrance. It was pitch black; Marth and Roy would have no clue he was there.
6 hours later, no one had arrived. Link was now slumped on the floor, half asleep. Sheik was also getting bored in her position. She was eating a few apples she had brought, throwing the half-eaten cores down occasionally. After throwing her last, a harder impact was heard.
'Something hit my head' a soft voice whispered.
'Don't worry, lets just get to the top before that stupid Princess moves on.'
Sheik looked on as Marth and Roy wandered up along the walkway, swords out. Each had a very sour expression and looked very tired.
Sheik leapt from her position, in perfect view of the two swordsmen.
'Oh my god!' She screamed (acting scared and although she was unprepared). She turned around and made a mock run towards the entrance.
'Get her!' Marth yelled as he and Roy charged towards their target. Sheik made sure she was always in their view, and when she reached her destination, she paused a bit so they got a clear sight of her and where she went.
'Into the caves then?' Roy said. Marth looked in with his eyebrows raised.
'Could be dangerous.' He muttered. Roy nodded.
'I hear you. Maybe we should get some Frames here for precautions?'
Marth smiled in an evil way. 'Nah, we should just head in.'
'Go on then.' Roy motioned to the entrance.
'Me? No, no Roy. I am far too important to risk. Your going' and before Roy could object, his partner pushed him through. Roy fell into the darkness onto his knees. Standing up quickly, pulling out his sword, he awaited attack. It never came.
'It's all clear!' Roy yelled. Marth nodded and entered. However, being the skilled warrior he was, he entered in his counter attack form. He was right to do so.
As he entered the darkness, Sheik leapt onto him with fists raised. When she hit, Marth's counter worked again and she was flung back, hitting her head slightly on the cave walls.
'Shit' she mumbled while rubbing her head. Link didn't move, he was waiting for the signal.
'Terrible language Princess (Marth said as he and Roy moved towards where Sheik had fallen). And a terrible plan. Did you really think I would enter such a dangerous place without any safety?' He sneered. Roy laughed. Sheik responded by leaping onto her opponents with her chain whip. Because of the darkness, she could not aim properly, and instead took random swipes. Marth and Roy bent as low as possible with swords pointing outwards, which let out a ring as it hit the chain each time. This continued for a while. Roy was getting bored; he liked fights with al lot of action and attack, not just defence. He began charging his sword up, which let out a flame glow.
'DON'T ROY!' Marth yelled when he saw what was happening. It was too late, however, as Roy let out his smash attack, lighting up the entire cave in a flame and his sword hit the floor causing the cave to rumble and stones to fall.
'YOU PILLOC!' Marth shouted. 'YOU NEVER USE THE CHARGING ATTACK IN SUCH CLOSE PROXIMATE!'
'Sorry Marth' Roy said as his sword let of steam.
'Big mistake boys!' Sheik said before letting out several punches and kicks at where she had heard the voices come from. These brought the fighters to the floor with a few new cuts and bruises. Sheik guessed a point where she had heard someone fall, and leapt into the air ready to bring her elbow down on him. It was Marth where the attack was heading for. However, the fighter performed his leaping attack by chance, and he caught Sheik in midair. The blade missed but the energy given off sent Sheik flying. Roy was awaiting her, and when she fell, he leapt on top of her and bought his blade to her throat, rubbing it along her neck.
'Not another move Princess or you'll get it.'
'Not now…' Sheik mumbled. Roy narrowed his eyes in confusion, not realising the 'now' was a signal for Link to attack. Marth however was proceeding towards his comrade.
'Nice job Roy, lets lead her out.' Roy and Marth lifted her to her feet and pushed her out, Roy's blade still near her neck.
Link didn't act straight away; knowing if he attacked Zelda would get it. Instead, he moved to the entrance to see Roy holding Sheiks hands back, and Marth stood behind, with a satisfied grin. Link took out his bow and arrow and took an aim. He had a good shot at Roy's head. Before releasing, however, Link stopped. This was all too easy.
It was, and he wouldn't take advantage of it like last time.
Link shook a bit deciding an arrow to the head could resort in hitting Sheik, or coming back and hitting him, somehow. Obviously, the Falco encounter was still replaying in his mind. Instead, Link took an aim at Roy's leg, and unleashed the arrow. This time it worked.
Roy let out a yell of pain as an arrow plunged itself through his flesh. His sword moved slightly away and Sheik took the chance and rose her foot up behind, hitting Roy where it hurt the most.
She was let go, and she rolled away and turned, letting a wave of needles at Roy's face. They all hit head on and he fell to the floor clutching a blood filled face.
Marth let out a battle cry and leapt towards Sheik. Using the handle of his sword, he smacked Sheik hard between her eyes. She let out a moan, and through a chain whip at him. Marth however done his counter attack again, and the chain came reeling back and hit Sheiks face hard. She collapsed to the floor. The blow hit her already injured head and she crumbled into an unconscious heap.
Link shouted from behind and charged (to the best of his ability) at Marth. Him and Roy turned to the source of the cry and their eyes widened in horror and surprise.
Link used this as his advantage and swung his sword down at the Roy, The Master Sword came in contact with the stomach of the fallen warrior, easily parting the flesh and leaking out blood. Roy cried in horror and Marth screamed and used his Dancing Blade technique on Link, who blocked the blows with his sword and shield. Every time Marth's sword hit Links shield (which was on right arm) the Hero of Time's arm twitched with pain and he felt the weak heal split slightly. Link didn't let any pain show as he let out his spin attacks at Marth who couldn't even deflect them with his counter. Soon, Marth flipped back and started charging his sword, ready to perform his own smash attack. Link didn't stop to think, and leapt at Marth. The smash attack came down in a flash of light. Link came to his senses and rolled to the side, although the impact of the attack threw him of his feet; his Master Sword flying out of his hand. Link fell back of the cliff side where they were fighting. Rolling over in the dust, the fighter soon fell his weight pulling him over the side. He dropped down, over the cliff. With his one good hand he gripped onto the side as gravity went to do its business. Marth wandered over with his sword pointing down.
'So you survived?' Marth questioned as his sword moved closer to Links face.
'Looks like it' Link said between breaths.
'You survived, and you came back and destroyed Roy. Satisfied?' Marth said through gritted teeth. Link didn't respond, not sure if a answer would get him a stabbing, and also he needed all his energy to keep him hanging. Marth continued.
'But you know, after all that, you have made me very happy. It gets to be, who kills you for real. It gets to be me, a fellow sword fighter who kills someone of such fighting calibre.'
Link merely grinned back as he tried to grip onto the side with his other hand (with the injured shoulder). His plan was, to let go with his strong arm and grab his hookshot. He quickly went to swap and grabbed the hookshot and took a rapid shot at Marth. The fighter reacted quick, using his sword to push the hook aside. Although Links aim didn't grab Marth, it did grab the side of the wall. Before Marth reacted, Link noticed the shot wasn't very secure; the stone it was embedded in was quite soft and brittle. In fact, there was a large amount of rock like that. The path Marth stood on was very narrow. Link grinned and gave the hookshot a quick tug with his good arm.
At once a ton of small rocks and stones fell down, creating a cloud of dust and crashing down onto Marth. The warrior fell with a scream. Link was safe hanging over the edge. After the dust settled, Link finally pulled himself up. When on his feet and catching his breath, he heard a noise beneath the pile of rocks, and Marth leapt high from it, pushing debris out of the way. He jumped up using his fast 'Dolphin Slash'. His clothes were torn and he was very bloody. Link let out a yell, and as Marth fell to the floor, Link decided to meet him half way, leaping into the air and withdrawing his bombs. One well placed throw sent Marth flying in an explosion, spiralling over the side of the cliff to a painful end.
Link found his Master Sword and sheathed it, making his way over to Sheik. As he reached her, he withdrew her turban revealing Zelda's face and letting her long hair to fall down. She stirred, and opened her eyes.
'Did we win?' She asked. Link found he had no energy left and merely smiled. Zelda smiled back.
'Thank the gods!' She muttered. 'Now get me back to that cave Link, this time you get to play nurse' laughed the Princess before fainting in exhaustion.
End of the chapter, a hard one to write.
Did you really think I'd let Link die? Of course not! He's back and he's kicking ass!
Next chapter will be mainly fighting, a lot of it and we will see A LOT of main characters come back. Also, new characters will be introduced (the type you've asked for).
Review please.