Wild-Roze ; Okay , Xin will kill me if I don't update this fic , so here u
go ! I think I am gonna concentrate on this one for a bit , then go onto
one of my other ones . Well , it looks like Ruto has pretty much dropped
Link in as far as he can go , and Zaila seems pretty pissed about it
....... Well , on with the chap !!!
Disclaimer ; I don't own Zelda or any of its characters , but I do own Zaila and Tairo .
Retreat To Darkness
Ruto threw her arms around Link's neck when she saw him re enter the Water temple .
"Oh Link , we are together at last . Kiss me Link ."
Link didn't seem to notice the gorgeous Zora giving herself to him . His mind was filled with Zaila , the look of hate and the deep loathing that she had thrown him . The bitterness swelled in his chest , where the cause of this misery was clinging to him .
He growled .
"Oh Link ," Breathed Ruto as she pressed her body into his . "Nothing will ever separate us again . Our love is so deep . All those seven years ago , I have always remembered you and the way you held me for so long in your arms ."
"Huh ? I didn't Hold you in my arms ! I was CARRYING you out of Lord Jabu Jabu , because you were too much of a Miss.High-And-Mighty to walk !"
"Yes , but I could tell what was in your heart all along Link . You don't need to hide it any longer . Now that that annoying girl has gone , we can be alone together .."
Link clenched his fists and fury boiled within him .
"Ruto , you have no idea what you have done ! You have taken away from me , the only person who I have ever loved !"
"What are you talking about , Link ? You love me !"
"I NEVER LOVED YOU ! I love Zaila , and now , because of your loud , stupid mouth , I have lost her !"
Ruto backed away from the elf , her blue eyes filling with silver tears .
"But , L-Link . The Zora Sapphire ! It was an engagement stone , I gave it to you because you said you wanted it , I thought you wanted to be my husband !"
"No ! I needed the three Spiritual Stones to gain entrance to the Sacred Realm , that's all , I am the Hero of Time , and so is Zaila ! Not only have you turned her against ME , you have turned her against Hyrule . Do you have ANY idea what you have done ?!"
Ruto sobbed and glided to her knees , and she sobbed on the sandy bottom of the Water Temple .
"I-I'm so sorry Link , I never meant any harm ! Oh what have I done ?"
If Link hadn't been so furious then he might have felt some sort of vague pity for the woman . But in his anger , he didn't feel a thing .
"I'll tell you what you have done ! You have given Ganondorf his most powerful weapon and put the whole land of Hyrule in danger , that's what you have done !"
She wailed in misery as more pearly tears ran from her eyes .
"Please , Link , please , you have to forgive me ! I just loved you so much , and I thought you loved me too ! I am such a fool , just kill me now !"
Link half considered it , but came to his senses almost instantly . He bent down to help the Zora to her feet .
"Ruto , it wasn't your fault , just don't jump to conclusions about other people's feelings . Now , why don't you show me around this temple , if there is any chance of saving Hyrule , it is for me to collect the Sage medallions and defeat Ganon ."
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The darkness was so deep and so complete , a deep , cold blackness that didn't allow any light to penetrate it . A freezing void of icy hatred and boiling anger . A darkness which had always been there , but had never been so dominant . Once light had been allowed in , a light that had loved and cared , a light which had been strong and courageous , a light which had brought out the light of her , but now all of her own light was extinguished , and never again would she allow the light of the Love of another to pierce her void . Her void was the only protection she had , the only protection she had against Love .
Thunder rolled gleefully overhead , and lightning split the sky in an electric storm of evil , almost as if it knew she was coming . The black clouds billowed and raged over head the same black clouds swirled around her heart . The two red streaks in amongst her white hair stood out boldly almost as if her hair had been steeped in blood .
The screaming wind that howled shrilly around her danced along side with the galloping horse , playing and plucking at her black tunic , was chill and carried the icy breath of winter on its cold fingers .
Zaila felt numb with the pain , the pain of loss . A cold oblivion opened up beneath her and swallowed her soul , and coated it in a blackness , consuming and corrupting . A bolt of lightning struck the dry ground , and a boom of thunder rocked the heavens , but it didn't sound like thunder , it sounded like laughter .
Mocking laughter of a man , who was waiting for her, and she would not disappoint him . Zaila allowed one solitary tear to fall from her eyes , her blood red eyes . Before she sealed herself off from all emotion .
On the back of her left hand , which was gripping the tough leather rein tightly , the mark of the Triforce appeared , only half of one of the three triangles appeared there , but as she retreated behind a veil of darkness , it faded and vanished .
She urged Tairo onwards , the further North she went , the worse the storm got . She rode for hours , then the rain came .
Icy drops of freezing water that cascaded down over the once rich and beautiful land of Hyrule , pounding harshly into the dusty ground and soaking the rider and steed . She ignored it , if this was his idea of testing her then she would pass with flying colours . She blew water out of her crimson eyes and gritted her teeth against the stinging downpour and the wailing wind which made her shiver and become cold to the very core .
She rode on , the sound of Tairo's ragged and uneven breaths drowned out by the raging elements . The black horses' nostrils flared in an effort to drag in more life giving oxygen into his tired lungs , but the rain that fell from the sky made it hard , and the gales that whipped around the two snatched the breath from his open , foaming mouth .
"Cummon Tairo , I know you can do this !" Hissed Zaila , the voice of his master urged him on , determined to beat the weather and pass Ganondorf's test of strength , the two battled on .
At last Zaila saw the tall , grey outer walls of the castle , Tairo cleared the broken drawbridge in one powerful jump . The moment they crossed the threshold of the castle , the pounding noise of the elements stopped and the black clouds vaporised , leaving the lifeless grey sky to stare blankly down on the soaking girl and her horse .
Zaila smirked , she had done it , she had beaten the storm ! She dismounted from Tairo and led him by his reins into the market Place .
She looked around her at the once colourful place , seven years ago , colourful banners and flags had flown over the rooftops , and flowers and trees had been dotted around , the fat rich woman and her puppy , the little girl that always used to chase that same old chicken , but never got any closer to catching it . The different stalls with the townsfolk crowded around them , and the little beggar who always sat in the corner , scrounging anything and everything he could from any passer-by .
So many memories , now the grey cobbles underfoot were covered in dirt and grime , weeds and thistles poked their way up through the cracks in the stone , and now the only townsfolk in the market place were the living dead . Zaila led Tairo quietly through the Market , trying not to wake the zombies .
She was almost out the other side , when a low flying bat spooked Tairo , and he whinnied loudly , his shrill screech resonated around the market . After a few seconds silence , moans and groans which were the voices of the living dead could be heard and several of the brownish coloured monstrosities surrounded them .
However , they made no move to attack , infact , they moved out of her way , creating a pathway that led towards the castle , and to her great surprise , each of them fell to one grizzled knee .
Ganondorf was letting her in .
She gulped , and slowly went forward , watching for any sudden movements . As soon as she was clear of the monsters , she broke into a light job , pulling Tairo behind her . She glanced over her shoulder , and sighed with relief to see that they were not following her .
She looked in front of her again and gasped .
High above her , black turrets reared up into the sky , spikes lined every battlement , and an iron gate blacked the entrance . grey clouds swirled around the highest tower , and faintly she could hear the far off sound of an organ .
The castle floated , supported by some great magic , suspended high above a whirlpool of lava .
"Unbelievable !" She breathed .
At that moment , the iron gate was drawn up , and a black , slightly transparent bridge appeared before her , leading inside . She took in a deep , steady breath , and stepped onto it . Her confidence grew with every step . She didn't realise it , but the organ was no longer playing .
Just before she crossed the threshold of the black building , a soft chuckle emitting from the shadows of the space beyond the gateway .
Zaila froze and almost all of her nerve left her , she was gripping the reins so tightly that her knuckles had turned white , he was here , she broke out into a cold sweat , and a shiver ran down her spine .
"Your heart is Racing ." The voice was deep , and brimming with evil , the outline of a huge man could be seen coming out of the shadow .
Zaila's legs felt just about ready to give way , she had come to meet this man , but now she found herself almost having second thoughts . Then , he stepped out , into the pale light of the slate coloured sky .
She felt her mouth go dry , as her red eyes travelled upwards and met with His . He was almost twice her height , dark bronze armour clung to every muscle , and black gauntlets adorned his hands , and matching boots his feet . Short , blood red hair grew from his head , but the eyes . The eyes were the most terrifying thing about him .
They held power , such huge amounts of power that it made her feel weak . They bore into her , they brimmed with malevolent forces , a tide of evil seemed to sweep from their depths and Zaila felt her heart go cold .
"You are the daughter of the King of Evil , the Princess of Evil , take your rightful place at my side , and Hyrule will be ours forever ."
He held out a gauntleted hand to her . Zaila's eyes flickered , red to black , black to red . She squeezed them shut , trying to decide , there was still a chance to run . Her eyes opened , they were blood red and her mind was firmly made up .
She took his hand and was led , into the shadows beyond the gate .
Wild-Roze : So whaddaya fink ? Good ? Bad ? Crap ? Not-So-Crap ? okay R&R !!!!
Disclaimer ; I don't own Zelda or any of its characters , but I do own Zaila and Tairo .
Retreat To Darkness
Ruto threw her arms around Link's neck when she saw him re enter the Water temple .
"Oh Link , we are together at last . Kiss me Link ."
Link didn't seem to notice the gorgeous Zora giving herself to him . His mind was filled with Zaila , the look of hate and the deep loathing that she had thrown him . The bitterness swelled in his chest , where the cause of this misery was clinging to him .
He growled .
"Oh Link ," Breathed Ruto as she pressed her body into his . "Nothing will ever separate us again . Our love is so deep . All those seven years ago , I have always remembered you and the way you held me for so long in your arms ."
"Huh ? I didn't Hold you in my arms ! I was CARRYING you out of Lord Jabu Jabu , because you were too much of a Miss.High-And-Mighty to walk !"
"Yes , but I could tell what was in your heart all along Link . You don't need to hide it any longer . Now that that annoying girl has gone , we can be alone together .."
Link clenched his fists and fury boiled within him .
"Ruto , you have no idea what you have done ! You have taken away from me , the only person who I have ever loved !"
"What are you talking about , Link ? You love me !"
"I NEVER LOVED YOU ! I love Zaila , and now , because of your loud , stupid mouth , I have lost her !"
Ruto backed away from the elf , her blue eyes filling with silver tears .
"But , L-Link . The Zora Sapphire ! It was an engagement stone , I gave it to you because you said you wanted it , I thought you wanted to be my husband !"
"No ! I needed the three Spiritual Stones to gain entrance to the Sacred Realm , that's all , I am the Hero of Time , and so is Zaila ! Not only have you turned her against ME , you have turned her against Hyrule . Do you have ANY idea what you have done ?!"
Ruto sobbed and glided to her knees , and she sobbed on the sandy bottom of the Water Temple .
"I-I'm so sorry Link , I never meant any harm ! Oh what have I done ?"
If Link hadn't been so furious then he might have felt some sort of vague pity for the woman . But in his anger , he didn't feel a thing .
"I'll tell you what you have done ! You have given Ganondorf his most powerful weapon and put the whole land of Hyrule in danger , that's what you have done !"
She wailed in misery as more pearly tears ran from her eyes .
"Please , Link , please , you have to forgive me ! I just loved you so much , and I thought you loved me too ! I am such a fool , just kill me now !"
Link half considered it , but came to his senses almost instantly . He bent down to help the Zora to her feet .
"Ruto , it wasn't your fault , just don't jump to conclusions about other people's feelings . Now , why don't you show me around this temple , if there is any chance of saving Hyrule , it is for me to collect the Sage medallions and defeat Ganon ."
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The darkness was so deep and so complete , a deep , cold blackness that didn't allow any light to penetrate it . A freezing void of icy hatred and boiling anger . A darkness which had always been there , but had never been so dominant . Once light had been allowed in , a light that had loved and cared , a light which had been strong and courageous , a light which had brought out the light of her , but now all of her own light was extinguished , and never again would she allow the light of the Love of another to pierce her void . Her void was the only protection she had , the only protection she had against Love .
Thunder rolled gleefully overhead , and lightning split the sky in an electric storm of evil , almost as if it knew she was coming . The black clouds billowed and raged over head the same black clouds swirled around her heart . The two red streaks in amongst her white hair stood out boldly almost as if her hair had been steeped in blood .
The screaming wind that howled shrilly around her danced along side with the galloping horse , playing and plucking at her black tunic , was chill and carried the icy breath of winter on its cold fingers .
Zaila felt numb with the pain , the pain of loss . A cold oblivion opened up beneath her and swallowed her soul , and coated it in a blackness , consuming and corrupting . A bolt of lightning struck the dry ground , and a boom of thunder rocked the heavens , but it didn't sound like thunder , it sounded like laughter .
Mocking laughter of a man , who was waiting for her, and she would not disappoint him . Zaila allowed one solitary tear to fall from her eyes , her blood red eyes . Before she sealed herself off from all emotion .
On the back of her left hand , which was gripping the tough leather rein tightly , the mark of the Triforce appeared , only half of one of the three triangles appeared there , but as she retreated behind a veil of darkness , it faded and vanished .
She urged Tairo onwards , the further North she went , the worse the storm got . She rode for hours , then the rain came .
Icy drops of freezing water that cascaded down over the once rich and beautiful land of Hyrule , pounding harshly into the dusty ground and soaking the rider and steed . She ignored it , if this was his idea of testing her then she would pass with flying colours . She blew water out of her crimson eyes and gritted her teeth against the stinging downpour and the wailing wind which made her shiver and become cold to the very core .
She rode on , the sound of Tairo's ragged and uneven breaths drowned out by the raging elements . The black horses' nostrils flared in an effort to drag in more life giving oxygen into his tired lungs , but the rain that fell from the sky made it hard , and the gales that whipped around the two snatched the breath from his open , foaming mouth .
"Cummon Tairo , I know you can do this !" Hissed Zaila , the voice of his master urged him on , determined to beat the weather and pass Ganondorf's test of strength , the two battled on .
At last Zaila saw the tall , grey outer walls of the castle , Tairo cleared the broken drawbridge in one powerful jump . The moment they crossed the threshold of the castle , the pounding noise of the elements stopped and the black clouds vaporised , leaving the lifeless grey sky to stare blankly down on the soaking girl and her horse .
Zaila smirked , she had done it , she had beaten the storm ! She dismounted from Tairo and led him by his reins into the market Place .
She looked around her at the once colourful place , seven years ago , colourful banners and flags had flown over the rooftops , and flowers and trees had been dotted around , the fat rich woman and her puppy , the little girl that always used to chase that same old chicken , but never got any closer to catching it . The different stalls with the townsfolk crowded around them , and the little beggar who always sat in the corner , scrounging anything and everything he could from any passer-by .
So many memories , now the grey cobbles underfoot were covered in dirt and grime , weeds and thistles poked their way up through the cracks in the stone , and now the only townsfolk in the market place were the living dead . Zaila led Tairo quietly through the Market , trying not to wake the zombies .
She was almost out the other side , when a low flying bat spooked Tairo , and he whinnied loudly , his shrill screech resonated around the market . After a few seconds silence , moans and groans which were the voices of the living dead could be heard and several of the brownish coloured monstrosities surrounded them .
However , they made no move to attack , infact , they moved out of her way , creating a pathway that led towards the castle , and to her great surprise , each of them fell to one grizzled knee .
Ganondorf was letting her in .
She gulped , and slowly went forward , watching for any sudden movements . As soon as she was clear of the monsters , she broke into a light job , pulling Tairo behind her . She glanced over her shoulder , and sighed with relief to see that they were not following her .
She looked in front of her again and gasped .
High above her , black turrets reared up into the sky , spikes lined every battlement , and an iron gate blacked the entrance . grey clouds swirled around the highest tower , and faintly she could hear the far off sound of an organ .
The castle floated , supported by some great magic , suspended high above a whirlpool of lava .
"Unbelievable !" She breathed .
At that moment , the iron gate was drawn up , and a black , slightly transparent bridge appeared before her , leading inside . She took in a deep , steady breath , and stepped onto it . Her confidence grew with every step . She didn't realise it , but the organ was no longer playing .
Just before she crossed the threshold of the black building , a soft chuckle emitting from the shadows of the space beyond the gateway .
Zaila froze and almost all of her nerve left her , she was gripping the reins so tightly that her knuckles had turned white , he was here , she broke out into a cold sweat , and a shiver ran down her spine .
"Your heart is Racing ." The voice was deep , and brimming with evil , the outline of a huge man could be seen coming out of the shadow .
Zaila's legs felt just about ready to give way , she had come to meet this man , but now she found herself almost having second thoughts . Then , he stepped out , into the pale light of the slate coloured sky .
She felt her mouth go dry , as her red eyes travelled upwards and met with His . He was almost twice her height , dark bronze armour clung to every muscle , and black gauntlets adorned his hands , and matching boots his feet . Short , blood red hair grew from his head , but the eyes . The eyes were the most terrifying thing about him .
They held power , such huge amounts of power that it made her feel weak . They bore into her , they brimmed with malevolent forces , a tide of evil seemed to sweep from their depths and Zaila felt her heart go cold .
"You are the daughter of the King of Evil , the Princess of Evil , take your rightful place at my side , and Hyrule will be ours forever ."
He held out a gauntleted hand to her . Zaila's eyes flickered , red to black , black to red . She squeezed them shut , trying to decide , there was still a chance to run . Her eyes opened , they were blood red and her mind was firmly made up .
She took his hand and was led , into the shadows beyond the gate .
Wild-Roze : So whaddaya fink ? Good ? Bad ? Crap ? Not-So-Crap ? okay R&R !!!!