Isa: Sorry it's taken me so long to get this. I hope you reviewers enjoy!
Chapter Four
Ganondorf strode down a silent and deserted hallway on his way to his quarters. Night covered the despaired kingdom, making the citizens terrified to sleep, mothers holding their children tight, least some Poe Ghost or Re-dead should steal them away. Ganon loved the fear he sensed the horror triggered some demented pleasure in his sick and psychotic mind. He swung open the door to his room, it was nothing fancy.
The chamber was almost bare, with a king-sized bed in the middle and a window, which gave off a perfect view of Death Mountain; the ring of fire around it gave off an eerie glow in the moonlight. A dresser was pushed up against the wall on the right hand side of the bed and a bookcase paralleled it on the opposite wall.
Ganon's Gruedo weapons lay in a heap on the floor next to the bookcase, along with some of his extra armor. Ganon stood at the foot of his bed and crossed his arms.
"Shadow Warrior, what news of the Princess?" he spoke into nothingness. There was a slight rustling of leaves outside as the wind kicked them along and Dark Link's voice was but a whisper in the dank smelling lair.
"She sleeps my lord." Ganon smiled, amused. "I'm surprised, are you certain she's asleep?"
"Yes, it took her awhile but I think the events of the months passed have taken their toll on her." Dark Link stated matter-of-factly. The King of Evil nodded.
"Yes, after all her running around pretending to be a Sheikah. I must admit she had me going for awhile but as always her own foolishness lead to her undoing."
"I agree." Dark Link mused. Then there was a pause as he heisted, "Master? Are you aware that the sages and the Hero of Time trespass in our underground tunnels?"
"Yes, I have known for quite sometime, in fact I already have recaptured the Fire Sage. He's kept within another holding cell. The other sages will soon be caught as well."
"But what of the boy?"
"He is no concern of mine. Soon breathing will become a burden for him and he'll let go."
"But I sense that fairy has reunited with him. She could use her magic to heal him."
Ganon laughed. "You should be ashamed, for even I know you're light half better then you do. Link is stubborn he will not except his fairies help, although it could save his life. Stupid fool."
"He may be stubborn but he is also determined. He's after you Ganondorf. He wants to slay you and bring peace and prosperity back to Hyrule."
"Well it won't happen!" The gruedo's voice boomed off the walls and he shook a massive fist in the air, "and if he does somehow recover, then he shall meet the same fate. Only this time, I will kill him fully."
"As you wish my lord."
Ganondorf narrowed his eyes and stared up at the ceiling. "Send some guards after the Sages. Separate Link from them, but you keep your eyes on the Princess, if she escapes heads will roll, starting with yours."
"As you wish my lord."
Dark Link broke away from the mind conversation he had with his master and turned towards the young princess sleeping on the bed aways from him. She turned over and moaned softly in her subconscious mind and sighed deeply. Her hands, which Dark Link could just make out over the blue covers, were stained with dried blood. The Shadow Warrior raised an eyebrow in confusion.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and pulled up a chair from the opposite end of the room and sat at the foot of the bed. Crickets and other insects buzzed outside the window in the night, the only creatures seeming to survive the devastating effects of Ganon's rein. A cold wind blew through the window suddenly, carrying the drapes into the air and wrapping about Zelda's shoulders tightly. The seventh sage awoke with a start and she sat up immediately in her bed, staring at Dark Link who leaned back in surprise.
"What are you doing!?" she screamed pulling the covers up to her neck, "what...what were you thinking of doing! No, don't answer that question I don't want to know! You idiot pervert!"
"Calm down my lady. I am not anywhere near you." Dark Link replied matter of factly.
"You're at the end of my bed! Before you were halfway across the room! That's a lot of distance to cover! Boy I'm glad I woke up because if I didn't Feore only knows what you would have done! You sick freak!-"
Dark Link lashed out and grabbed the hysterical Princess by the shoulders and pressed his face close to hers. "Silence you incompetent female!" he hissed, "I had no intention of harming you, and I never will unless Ganondorf instructs me further. But if you want to keep his mind set the way it is I suggest you behave yourself."
Zelda gritted her teeth and struggled to get out of his grasp. "Let go of me." Dark Link nodded and slowly pulled away, his gloved hands sliding across her delicate skin.
"As you wish. But I was only wondering why your hands are stained red. Are you injured?"
Zelda's eyes widened. His tone was mild and it was difficult to pin point his exact motive behind the question, but she could almost sense a bit of concern and for that split second it reminded her of that little boy she had met in the garden seven years ago. Who was now dying on her behalf.
Zelda stared at her hands. "No, I'm fine. I was bandaging Link and I guess...some of his blood wiped off on me." she explained trying to keep the tears back. Dark Link shrugged nonchalantly and left Zelda's bedside and headed towards the door.
"Where are you going?" the Princess asked and Dark Link glanced at her over his shoulder.
"I have other matters to attend too. You should spend this time resting instead of finding a way to escape, because if you do I swear on the Oracle, I'll find you and make you regret it."
Zelda was taken aback. He looks so much like Link...she thought to herself and it pained her to think that he would say something that forceful to her. Her lover's dark side opened the door and left her presence, shutting it tightly behind him. Zelda stared at the window and gripped the sheets of the bed.
I'm getting out of here. I have to.
