The Legend of Zelda

Clashing Swords

By Rezu-chan

Author's Notes:

OK! It's just me, Rezu-chan, this time. I asked Mezu to come, but she's got a date... Jeez, that Faia Kitsune onii-san of mine is such a flirt... And Rown just didn't feel like coming because of what I put in the last chapter... Haahaa!! I knew that'd make him really embarrassed! But I didn't think he'd act the part so well! Or... was he serious?

Disclaimer: Rezu-chan does not own LoZ: WW, or any of the characters in the games for that matter. The only things she owns are the actual fic, Gornon, Rown, the Fairies, the setting of Trirule, and a new, secret character!

Chapter Eight

The Darkness From Within

Power Controls Wisdom

The Black Haven stood quiet, ghosts all around. Link's now blank blue eyes were narrow with sorrow and hatred. He unsheathed his Steel Sword and mindlessly defeated the evils that lurked his way. With the loss of both Rown and Mezu, all he had now was Tetra and Rezu. However, he knew not where Rezu was, and he would soon find out what happened to his dear and beloved Tetra...

He walked down the blackened path in the Forest of Darkness, knowing not where he was going and not caring for that matter. He had reached the huge tree in the Black Haven, the one that had grown over where the Light Sword once was stuck in the ground.

The tree was the only source of light in the Black Haven other than the Fairies Fountain, and this tree was especially special. The old Light Sword stood stabbed into the trunk of the tall oak, a foot over it was something he and Tetra had carved there. It was a heart with the words "Link Tetra." Link stared at it, slowly nearing it and reached out his unoccupied hand toward it.

His blue eyes began to lose focus as he neared, soon realizing that it was just his memory now. The light had disappeared, the sword was gone, and the tree had withered. Turning around, he walked back down the trail, walking to the only known area that he knew of at that moment, the Fairies Fountain.

As he approached, he noticed that there were fewer lights. Must have been because Ganon and Gornon changed the Fairies into ReDeads and Poes, like Lezu the Yellow Fairy of Lightning and Kezu the Purple Fairy of the Wind.

He stopped, looking up to where he heard the two evil men laughing.

"Glad you could make it, Hero of Winds..." Ganon greeted.

"We've been waiting... Now we can have some fun!" Gornon exclaimed, whipping out his Lightning Wand.

Tetra lay unconscious on the ground before Link, the towel her only cover. Link's eyes returned to normal as he saw Gornon point the wand of his Beloved and Ganon point his Warlock Magical Finger at the girl.

Sweat dropped down the side of his face as he watched them release the magic. He ran as fast as he could, tripping and just in time pushing Tetra out of the way, but into the tainted Black Waters of the Fairies Fountain.

Breathing a sigh of relief, he heard his enemies laugh again. He looked up at them confusedly before getting to his feet, Steel Sword in hand.

"Just what are you laughing at?!"

"You are so easily tricked... Our magical attack just now wouldn't have done a thing to the girl, it was the water that we wanted you to push her into!" Gornon explained, laughing so hard that you'd think he'd fall, but he was floating in mid-air with his father.

"You fell right into our trap, and your little girlfriend had to pay for it!" Ganon continued.

Link's eyes widened in fear, hearing something come out of the water. Turning to look, he saw Tetra slowly walk out with glowing red eyes and a smirk on her face.

As his fear rose, he backed away from the girl, keeping his distance until she stopped.

"T-Tetra?"

"Tetra's not here anymore, little boy..." the girl spoke, her long blonde hair turning black instantly. "... My name is Zeltra..."

"Zeltra? Wha..."

"Zelda was the Holder of the Triforce of Wisdom... And Tetra is your Pirate Captain girlfriend... What do you think of them when they're combined?" Gornon asked, smirking evilly and amusedly.

Link stared at the result of an evil experiment, backing up two steps whenever Zeltra took one step forward. Gulping, he looked to Ganon and Gornon with a glare.

"Just what the hell have you done?!"

"It was nothing, really! All we did was give her a douse of Power! The water was just the Last Step!" Gornon exclaimed, his Lightning Wand creating a replay of earlier in the black water.

Flashback

Tetra screamed as Gornon stabbed her left arm with his Dark Lightning Sword. The dark green Power transferring from his sword into her body.

"How do you like the feel of Power, Princess?" Gornon asked, smirking.

Tetra didn't answer, she just moaned quietly as the Power began to spread, a shadow of helplessness appearing over her nose. She couldn't speak, nor move. As the Power contaminated the Wisdom in her Royal Blood, it hurt just as much as the sword stabbed through her arm did.

With her eyes drooping and no motion being made, she began to fall unconscious due to pain. But she whispered one last thing before doing so.

"Link..."

End of Flashback

Link glared angrily at Gornon and Ganon, his Steel Sword glowing.

"Gornon!! I challenge you!! One-on-One!! And Ganon and Zeltra can't butt in!!" he shouted.

Gornon blinked, looking to his father and receiving a nod. Laughing, he jumped down and unsheathed his Dark Lightning Sword.

"I accept! But be warned! I will not be defeated, Hero of Winds!"

Gornon began, running toward his opponent and jumping up with his sword raised high over his head. Link smirked, jumping to the far left and dodging gracefully.

"Is that all you got?" he asked, back flipping away before Gornon could hit him with a Horizontal Slice.

Once he landed, he put his vacant hand on his hip and spoke mockingly.

"Come and get me..."

Gornon angrily fell for the trick, running up to the Hero of Winds and doing a Thrust Attack to his ribs. The Steel Sword, however, was glowing for the 30 seconds it took him to get to Link. The Hero then easily countered with a Parry Attack, turning Gornon's attack right back at him.

Gornon shouted in pain, a huge gash in his gut.

"Haa!!" Link shouted, finishing up another 30 seconds and releasing the almighty Hurricane Spin right in front of Gornon.

Gornon screamed as the wind blades hit him and memories of the last time he was hit with this ferocious attack came back. His whole body was torn apart thanks to the attack being guided through the gash made by the Parry. His body just dissolved into dust, nothing was left of him except for his sword.

Ganon and Zeltra stared in surprise at Gornon's, the son of Power's, defeat.

Link slowly stopped his spin, eyes shadowed by his bangs. A smile was on his face as one of his fangs hung out of the side of his mouth.

"Who's next?" he asked coolly, looking up with confidence and determination.

Ganon gulped at the sight of this face, if his powerful young son couldn't defeat the power of Courage, could he possibly do it? Zeltra just grinned slightly, looking forward to the next match of Clashing Swords.

Author's Notes:

Rezu: All right! What'd ya think? I know... I know... It's a little bit short, but I'm kinda blocked off and distracted... I mean, tomorrow's Halloween, after all! I can't wait!

Rown: .::blushes madly::. Wha-What are you gonna be... You know... For Halloween...

Rezu: .::blinks and smiles::. I'm gonna be Yumi from Code Lyoko! But, my Ulrich won't be there with me...

Rown: .::turns even redder::. Umm... I'll be... your Ulrich...

Rezu: .::blushes::. No, no... Not necessary... I'm going Trick-or-Treating with an Angel...

Rown: Oh... Um... OK... .::crawls under a rock::.

Rezu: .::sweatdrops, looking to the Readers::. Please Review! And Happy Halloween!