Time of the Blackbird
Fight!
The song is Imaginary (Origin version) by Evanescence
It's a good song.
Go find it now.
Thank you to everyone who cares about this fic!
Woot!
DL thanks you too, but he's off being evil.
And we wouldn't have him any other way.
The blackbird will come in soon.
So there.
Never sleep
Never die
I was thinking of using "Lies" (by Evanescence), but decided on this instead.
Are we ready?
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Time of the Blackbird
One And Not The Same
Dark Link was patiently waiting for Link when he arrived. He was leaning against the dead tree, watching the remains of the bridge sink deeper into the lake. Truthfully, he looked harmless. Link knew better. Looks were always deceiving, especially here. Dark Link closed his eyes and smiled when Link drew the Master Sword.
"Are you ready?" Link asked.
"More than ready."
DL drew his Wraith of Thoughts, keeping one red eye on Link. The two circled each other, inviting the other to make the first move.
Swallowed up in the sound of my screaming
Then, Dark Link struck. Link dropped to the ground to miss the blow before jumping back up to be the first to draw blood. DL winced slightly as his own warm blood slowly dripped from the cut. Then he grinned. Link took one cautious step back before his dark half jumped at him. Hell and Heaven met as the swords struck each other.
Cannot cease for the fear of silent nights
Energy crackled between the blades as their wielders tried to force the other off their feet. Dark Link was slowly being pushed back, but he was not ready to give in now. He planted his feet and his eyes darkened. With one swift motion, he gambled on his strength and sent one kick straight into Link's side. Link staggered, and the force behind the Wraith came down on his right shoulder.
Oh how I long for the deep sweet dreaming
The goddess of imaginary lie
Fresh blood poured from the new wound. Link bit his lower lip, trying to ignore the pain he felt. But Dark Link wasn't going to give him much of a chance to recover. Link rolled out of the way of the next blow, regaining his balance and letting the Master Sword and the Wraith clash again. There was a horrid sound like hell hounds and dire wolves as a white and a black aura sprang from their respective swords.
In my field of paper flowers
The auras faded as Link forced his darker half back, stabbing him in the leg. Dark Link didn't even wince. His sadistic smile grew.
"Are you going to kill me?" He asked, taking one step forwards.
"If that will keep you dead, then I'll do whatever it takes." Link said, jumping at his cruel reflection.
And candy clouds of lullaby
"I'm a part of you, remember that."
I lie inside myself for hours
The handle of the Wraith came down hard on Link's head. He staggered, dropping to one knee. One hand flew to his forehead as blood began to trickle down his face. The pain in his shoulder stabbed at him as well. Link struggled to his feet in time to block the next attack from Dark Link.
And watch my purple sky fly over me
"You should have stayed down, it suits you." Dark Link said.
Link ignored him. Dark Link staggered as Link's fist and gold gauntlet connected with his head. Link's eyes darkened as the other him stood once more.
I linger in the doorway
"I haven't decided to die just yet." Link said.
Of alarm clock screaming monsters calling my name
Dark Link smiled. Link watched in horror as his wounds closed, and power suddenly surged through him. This was the power of Hell, of Dark Link's revenge come to life. He had revived, and was ready to play. Link took one step back. Dark Link charged, Master Sword meeting the Wraith once more.
Let me stay
Where the wind will whisper to me
Link felt himself losing ground, slowly being forced to the edge. The water below seemed threatening now. The Master Sword was suddenly forced from his hands, landing in the lake with a splash. Dark Link laughed and stabbed at Link, making little cuts in his flesh…like taunting scratches.
Where the raindrops as their falling tell the story
"Power is not the only thing I have gained."
Dark Link stabbed Link, narrowly missing his stomach. Link seemed to hang on the edge of the island for a moment, blood flowing freely. He fought to keep his balance, and to keep himself awake and alive. Dark Link laughed and grabbed a handful of Link's blonde bangs, keeping him from falling.
If you need to leave the world you live in
"Even beasts know when to give up." He said coldly.
Lay your head down and stay a while
His hand released and Link fell into the lake. He gave in, his world going black. He sank down, into the dark, the cold. Dark Link watched the blood disperse into the blue waters. He grinned. The second part of his plan could now be executed.
Though you may not remember dreaming
Link woke, cold and wet, still. He slowly opened his eyes to moonlight. He was lying on the grassy shore, his blood turning the grass dark. He tried to sit up, but found a broken wrist and shattered kneecap. He sank, wanting to curl up and die.
Something waits for you to breathe again
A cold blade touched his cheek. He wearily glanced upwards into the red eyes of Dark Link. His vision clouded before a sharp slap brought him back to reality. Dark Link's eyes glowed dangerously.
"What are you planning?" Link asked, voice no louder than a whisper.
In my field of paper flowers
And candy clouds of lullaby
"How do you think the world will react when some wretch finds their hero broken and bloody after being missing for a few days?" There was a smile in Dark Link's voice.
Link couldn't hold on anymore, and his world went dark again.
I lie inside myself for hours
And watch my purple sky fly over me
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Chapter two end!
More to come!