The Legend of Zelda

Clashing Swords

By Rezu-chan

Author's Notes:

Rezu: Haahaa! This'll more than probably be my favorite chapter of all the ones I've written!

Rown: .::blinks, still tied to the chair::. And why's that?

Rezu: Because I'm gonna put something very romantic in it...

Rown: .::sighs sadly::. Let me guess... Link/Tetra, right?

Rezu: Not only them, Rown-kun!

Rown: .::blinks::. Wha? There are no other pairings! Come on! What are you going to do?!

Rezu: Haahaa! You'll find out soon enough, Rown-kun... .::looks to the Readers::. You guys all ready know whom I own and what I don't! So I won't bother with the Disclaimer this time... Besides! This is that last chapter! So just start the fic all ready!

Chapter Twelve

No More Words

The Final Chapter

Link glared up at the dragon he thought to be the Fairy of Ice, Rezu-chan. Though he knew Tetra thought he was crazy, he knew it for a fact. The fairy had somehow been turned into the evil dragon she was now. It was then that he remembered what the Great Fairy had told him.

One of my own has gone against us... It seems as if Gornon's evil charm might have gotten to her...

Fear struck through him as he also remembered what Rown had told him before he died.

Rezu... -chan... Tell her that... I... loved her...

He was able to save and protect Tetra, yes, but saving Rezuna? It was hard enough keeping Tetra out of trouble! How on earth was Link going to help Rezu out of this mess? The childish little fairy must have gotten captured and turned into what she was now. It was a real pity, really... She was just too naïve to do anything to stop Gornon from changing her.

His sword dripped with the blood from the gash he'd given her. He couldn't believe that he'd done that to one of his own friends... Link also wondered if it'd happen again after all this is done.

Shaking his head to clear his mind, he tried to focus on the matter at hand. He had to somehow save Rezuna from this form she was in, but how? He was suddenly struck with a small idea.

'What if I try to slash her again...?'

His eyes widened at this thought. What in the world was he thinking?! Did he truly want to kill his own friend? Or could this thought actually help? Sighing, he mumbled as he ran forward again. His Steel Sword was ready to stab again; its blade was bright silver now.

Tetra was surprised at Link's decision of action, why would he hurt Rezu again when he'd finally figured out that it was she? Tetra really didn't understand this, but nonetheless, she was ready to go in when Link needed her help.

Link took his same route, doing another flip in the air and slashing at Rezu's face this time. Rezu easily avoided by moving her crane-like neck out of the way. Link yelled as he fell, barely able to land into a forward roll. At this same time, he hurt his neck. He could still move and all, but man, did it hurt!

He quickly got to his feet, running off to the exit/entrance of the forest. A smirk settled itself on his face as he did so. Tetra soon caught up with him.

"What are you doing?!"

"I'm trying to lure her back into the Dragons' Mountains! I've got a plan!"

Tetra made a firm look, nodding. Like a good girlfriend should, she followed her boyfriend to wherever he needed to go.

Link and Tetra stopped at the Cavern, Link turning and holding his Steel Sword in a readied stance. The look he was making seemed to scream out the words 'You're going down!'

Tetra giggled silently to herself, she could just tell by that face. But almost instantly, she became serious. She needed to be since this would probably decide it all. Who will die and who will live? Can Link save Rezu in this area? And what is his plan anyway?

All of these questions stirred in her head, but she shook them away as she watched the Dragon approach.

Rezu roared again, shooting the glass ball out again. It just barely missed the cavern by one yard! Link took a deep breath, hoping that his next move could finish this battle. He charged forward at a fast speed, yelling out as he did so.

Rezu's dragon eyes were set on the Hero of Winds, her pupils changing into slits right away. A scaly grin appeared on her monstrous form's face as the boy came forward at an increasing speed every second.

Link narrowed his eyes, jumping up at the highest he could with his sword held over his shoulder with both of his hands. As he flew through the air toward Rezu's face, he knew he'd make the shot. Unfortunately for him, Rezu grabbed him in one of her scaly claws.

Link's eyes widened in surprise, he couldn't read that move! He was stuck there in Rezu's fingers, unable to move. He could see Rezu looking at his surprised look and smirking right at him. With his eyes still wide, he wondered what would happen next.

Rezu's mouth opened wide, he could see an Ice Blast being prepared, and a good one for that matter! He gulped, closing his eyes tightly as he shook in fear.

"This is... the end for me..." he whispered quietly to himself.

Before Rezu could release the blast, she roared in pain for some unknown reason. Link opened one eye instantly, looking up, only to find a golden arrow sticking out of her nose. Electric sparks flew all over this arrow, and then he got to thinking, who shot that?

He turned his head, seeing a boy in a yellow tunic like his sitting on a high boulder. He held his strung bow in one hand, while the other held another arrow. His lightning blonde hair blew slowly in the wind, and those soft blue eyes flashed as he figured out that he had been noticed. A small grin appeared on his face.

"Been a while... Hasn't it, Link?" the boy asked.

Link's surprised and confused face quickly changed to an excited smiling look. An old fire was lit once more in his eyes, he was complete the minute he saw the boy again. It was his best friend come back from the dead.

"... Ro-Rown...? Rown! I can't believe it! You're alive!"

Rown closed his eyes, snickering quietly to himself. "Believe what you want... I'm here to assist you, my friend..."

Rown then got to his feet, readying the arrow. Once the sparks began to fly on the arrowhead, he released it with precision in his aim. The arrow hit Rezu's fingers, causing her to drop Link.

Link rolled once he reached the ground, feeling the pain in his neck yet again, however, he ignored it. Smiling, he ran to the bottom of that cliff, watching as Rown slid down the side and landed beside him.

"Ready for another battle together, Link?" Rown asked, holding out his free hand.

Link nodded, taking the boy's hand and shaking it. "Let's go then..."

Rown jumped back up the cliff, and Link followed after him. Once they reached the top, Rown readied one more arrow, aiming at the glass ball on Rezu's forehead.

Link stood still, his eyes closed. His Steel Sword's blade was glowing brightly white again, just like before. Except this time, the white wasn't in anger. A smile spread on his face once the blade was ready. He ran and jumped off of the cliff and straight over to Rezu.

His eyes narrowed when he saw her reach out to grab him in mid-air, but he immediately let out a Spin Attack. When he was sure Rezu would be stunned for a moment or two, he shouted as he landed on the branch of a tree.

"Now Rown! Shoot It!!"

"Right!" Rown replied, pointing it at the glass ball one more time, "Let my aim... be true..."

He let go of the arrow, letting it fly off with all of his strength attached. The swift arrow quickly hit the glass ball, making it crack. It then broke in millions of tiny pieces.

Rezu the Dragon roared in pain and defeat, the huge body becoming still after a few moments. From the glass ball came the girl of whom everyone knew of Rezuna: Fairy of Ice, but now, she was a human like Rown. Her body had been turned into that awful monster, but her spirit was secure inside of the ball.

Rezu: Magician of Ice's spirit smiled down at Link, speaking in an unearthly echo.

"Thank you..."

"You're welcome, Rezuna..." Link spoke softly, smiling. "But you must place your thanks upon Rown... For he is your true hero..."

Rezu turned, eyes widening at the sight of a smiling Rown. The boy had hung his bow back on his back and was now leaning on a rock wall. His arms were crossed as he stared back at the girl.

Rezu's surprised look changed into a smile as tears formed in her eyes. She flew out toward him, hugging him while laughing happily.

Rown laughed as well, hugging her back. He buried his face in her long, dark blue hair, happy that he'd freed her from Gornon's evil prison.

"Rown-kun... I can't believe it's you!"

"Believe it, Rezu-chan... I'm here with you, and I always will be..." the Dead Master of Storms spoke, looking at her softly in the eye. "And that is because... I love you..."

Rezu's tears began to pour out of her eyes as she replied.

"I love you, too, Rown... So... So much..."

She got on her tiptoes and kissed him softly on the lips, smiling at him afterward. A confused look appeared on her face when she saw him looking flustered and blushing brightly, but she just smiled and laughed.

Link walked over to Tetra, feeling her lean on his shoulder as they watched Rown and Rezu depart to the beautiful place in the sky. The two smiled, knowing that even though Rown and Rezu were gone from this world, it doesn't mean that they'll be gone from their world and hearts.

Link smiled down at Tetra, putting his arms around her.

"It's finally over... It's all over, Tetra... And if it's not... I hope to wait another 2 years before starting this again..."

Tetra nodded, leaning her head on his chest as she listened to his heart beating. A smile appeared on her face when she looked up into his face.

Link bent down, his lips meeting with hers.

I Promise that I will always stay by your side...

No matter what the cost, and don't think that I've lied.

This Promise is one that I will keep...

This Promise I'll remember even in my sleep.

It's because of these words that I'll stay here.

I won't always be kept hidden in the rear.

Now... I can't say anymore... No More Words...

The End