Chapter 9
With the Shieka medallion in there possession, the Shadow and Phantom could now escape from the prison that was the shadow world. Seven years of darkness would soon be over, and they would once again walk in the light that was Hyrule.
The companions made there way to the shadow worlds Lost Woods where the Forest Temple lay. With the medallion, the gateway created by Ganondorf to seal Phantom Ganon in this world could be opened, allowing them passage through to Hyrule. They traveled for several days battling the occasional group of Stalfoe's and redead hoards, which presented little difficulty in defeating, eventually making there way to the Lost Woods.
It has been previously stated that whoever created the shadow world had a strange sense of humor. This was prevalent in the shadow worlds Lost Woods, for instead of being a winding labyrinth where one could lose themselves in, these woods where a straight path, lined by dead trees, leading directly to the temple. Not that either of them where complaining however.
It was at this point when they were making there way down the path, keeping an eye on the surrounding woods for any creatures that may be lurking, that the reality of their situation hit them. They were finally going to be free.
"I have been waiting for this moment for a long time." Dark Link commented, passing the medallion between his hands as he spoke.
"Indeed, but what exactly are we going to do when we do leave this world?" Dark Link looked up the Phantom's remark, a confused look on his face.
"What do you mean? We find the Hero, kill him, and then do whatever we want."
"Have you considered the possibility that he may already be dead?" The statement struck a cord in Dark Link's mind. A lot can happen in seven years.
"No. I know him, I was a part of him, there is no way someone else could defeat him." This was defiantly the lost thing Dark Link wanted to talk about. The idea that someone else killed Link before he could have his revenge greatly disturbed him. He would not be denied vengeance.
"It has been seven years since we where defeated. Do you honestly believe that Lord Ganondorf would allow him to keep causing trouble for that long? It is much more likely that Lord Ganondorf has eliminated him by now." As much as the Phantom would like to kill the Hero himself, he understood the unlikelihood of that happening.
"Well if you don't believe he's alive, then why leave this world in the first place?"
"I plan to go to my master and beg for forgiveness, I suggest you do the same. If Lord Ganondorf is feeling merciful perhaps he will spare us." Phantom Ganon also understood how unlikely that was, but if his master was never going to forgive him he felt he was better off dead anyway.
"Have you considered the possibility that Link defeated Ganondorf?" Phantom Ganon stopped in his tracks at this.
"That is impossible." The phantom spoke with a lethal tone, his eyes glaring at Dark Link.
"He defeated you easy enough." Dark Link said smugly.
"I am made up of only a small part of Lord Ganondorf's power. Comparing me to him is like comparing a rock to a great fortress. Now silence yourself before I break your neck." Phantom Ganon turned away from Dark Link and continued on his way.
Dark Link said nothing and walked on. The rest of the way to the Forest Temple was traveled in complete silence.
The shadows worlds Forest Temple was a pale mockery of the original. Crumbling walls covered in dead vines made up the structure. There was hardly any light inside, the lanterns of poes floating around providing the only illumination. The phantom and shadow did not mind the conditions however. Being creatures of darkness they were used to this kind of environment. A lack of light did not hinder them in the least.
Entering the main camber they could see the elevator that would take them to the bosses chamber. Looking at the elevator with its numerous cracks and chips brought its reliability into question for Dark Link.
"Are you sure this thing can hold us?" Dark Link made his way around the elevator, looking over the crumbling device.
"It carried me just fine. Now get on or I will go without you." Phantom Ganon stepped onto the platform followed by Dark Link, and with a grinding of stone against stone they where off. The ride lasted a few seconds before it slammed into the ground below, nearly knocking Dark Link off his balance. As they stepped onto the floor, Phantom Ganon gestured towards the large door at the end of the room. As they approached the door it opened on its own accord and the two entered.
Phantom Ganon kept his head down as they entered the room. Everything here reminded him of his failure, the paintings, the patterns on the floor, even the darkness of the room seemed to mock him.
"Alright, let's see if this works." Dark Link raised the medallion in the air. For several moments nothing happened, and then the medallion started to glow. It got brighter and brighter until a beam of light shot from the eye symbol and onto a spot on the floor. The floor itself seemed to burn away, leaving a bright light in its place. The hole grew until it was about five feet in diameter, then the beam stopped. Nether of them spoke, transfixed staring at the beautiful, yet freighting passageway before them.
Dark Link stepped forward and looked into the light. Taking a moment he looked back at Phantom Ganon.
"I'll see you in Hyrule." With that he stepped in to Portal and fell into the floor, disappearing into the light. Phantom Ganon stared at the portal as he moved closer. If he did this, it would be a direct action against Lord Ganondorf's will; it went against his very reason for existence.
"Forgive me Master." A moment later he was enveloped in the white light.
Unnoticed by either Phantom Ganon or Dark Link, a lone figure had been watching them from above, his single eye seeing everything.
"Yes, yes, everything is going perfectly. With luck those two will do exactly what I need them to do." The ghost watched carefully as the portal closed in on itself, signifying that the two had indeed made it to Hyrule.
"I should have thought of this years ago…" The figure slowly faded into the darkness, chuckling to himself the entire time.