drum roll….. I'm BACK!

Anyway, I came back a little early because, well I had been working on the story and now I need motivation. (You guys have no idea how much help you are. Really, I'm serious.)

Poe: and for this story, I'm going to be your host! (Since this lazy ass couldn't find a way to fit me in…)

Me: yeah…. so anyway the disclaimer. This story has Yaoi, man on man, the gayness…yeah I think you get it. Also there is language so you don't like, don't read. Also there maybe a little violence, but nothing really bloody and gory, (not that I think at least…). Finally, I don't own Link and Dark Link (or Sheik or Zelda, but they're not as important), but I think I own their alternate selves….

Poe: Oh that brings up another point. This is an AU so it will be a different setting. Anyway, enjoy and comment.

Cops and Robbers

Rain fell silently, cleansing the earth and homes of those who lived upon it. The clouds blocked the sun, casting the town into darkness. Car sped about, trying to get home and out of the rain. People ran under umbrellas, trying to find somewhere dry. Water ran down the house windows, through which were small children begging to go outside, old people basking in memories from long ago, teens obsessed with everything that could go wrong, parents working and cleaning to help raise their own. But most importantly was a young man who sat next to the window, looking out onto his hometown, feeling lost and out of place.

He sighed sadly, forming condensation on the glass. How he would miss this place. He had grown up here his whole life. He wasn't sure he could leave, to run from the place he called home. Absentmindedly, he brought his finger to the fogged window and drew random shapes. Stars, moons, smiling faces, sad faces, a heart…

His hand stilled as he looked sadly at the shape. It's seemingly round and never ending curves with a sharp and painful end. Smiling sadly, he washed away the heart with his sleeve. He didn't want to deal with matters of the heart. He had been hurt once, and didn't need to go through that again. He had to leave, to go somewhere new and different, and to get away from this place.

This wretched place.

This wonderful place.

The place he called home.

He didn't have to deal with any of this for much longer though. He was leaving tomorrow, leaving all of the pain and love behind. Letting out a breathe, he got to his feet to finish packing. Tomorrow would be a hard day, but he would pull through. He always did. Since the day he was born, he had always been resilient. That was why his parents had named him after the hero from his father's favorite story, the hero of time.

Link.

(next morning)

"Hey officer Lennings! Today's the day huh?" chirped one of five little boys crowding around Link. He laughed, patting the child's head. "Yep. Today I'm leaving home. You guys will miss me, won't you?"

"Yes sir!" the boys all yelled in unison before laughing, giving the man a big group hug. He smiled sheepishly before pushing them off saying, "Ah, come on you guys. You don't want me to be late for my last day of work do you?"

"Oh alright…" the boys groaned before running off to play some little game. Link chuckled as he turned and walked up the old stone stairs to his precinct. The moment he stepped through he was bombarded by balloons, streamers and confetti. He coughed and sputtered before laughing out loud, his fellow officers giving him pats and praises.

"Alright boys. I know its Link's last day, but that doesn't mean you can all slack off. Come on now, give him room." Link turned to face his father, the chief of the department. He gave the man a salute, a huge smile on his face. He tried to roll his eyes, but failed and gave Link pat on the back saying, "Now Link, since it's your last day in town, I'm giving you the day off. Get your stuff and move out."

"Yes sir." Link replied before heading to his office. He walked past many people who gave him high fives and were yelling their goodbyes, just incase they didn't catch him on the way out. After soon maneuvering, he finally got to his office and turned the knob, shutting the door behind him.

"So, today's your last day." stated a voice, causing Link to turn, coming face to face with his partner. He sighed, nodding. "Yup. This is the last day I have to work with this bunch of slackers."

"I suppose that includes me?"

"Nah. Honestly Sheik, with me out of the way you could go far in this place." Link smiled, laughing before heading to his desk to gather his stuff. Sheik shrugged and went back to his papers, studying their current case. "Link, did you get that information I needed?"

"Yeah. Turns out its Jackson who's been dealing the goods. I spotted him and the 911 gang making a transaction yesterday and they said something about meeting there again tonight."

"And you didn't bust them?"

"Well I'm leaving today, so if I caught them and there was a big trial, I would probably have to fly back to testify, which would be a major pain. So tonight you can go and take the glory for catching that bastard."

"Good." Sheik replied, writing stuff down in his notes before going back to typing on his computer. Link frowned slightly before finishing up. In the box he had awards, little trinkets here and there, and two pictures. One with his parents in it, the other showing him, Sheik and Sheik's sister Zelda back when they were in collage. Their parents had always been good friends, and when they were going to have kids around the same age, they all decided that the children would be named after characters from a well known book. Link was named after the hero, and the Hyrule's child was going to be named Zelda, named for the princess that Link was saving. But they ended up with twins, a boy and a girl, so they named the girl Zelda and the boy Sheik, the princess's protector. The three became fast friends and grew up together.

"Well, I guess that's it." Link said as he closed the box up tight. Sheik didn't bother to look up from his work, not that Link really minded. The man wasn't very social and the only person he really cared about was his sister. Link had come to this realization a bit too late, but that didn't matter much now. What was done was done.

"I should probably be going then Sheik." Sighing, the man got out of his chair to face Link. "Alright. I suppose you'll be back to visit someday?"

"Of course." He replied, grinning sheepishly. There was awkward silence then, and it killed Link. He took a deep breathe before saying, "look, Sheik I just want you to know that I…"

"Don't be stupid." Sheik interrupted. "I know what you're going to say and you know that there is no point in saying it. I don't feel the same Link. Get over it."

Link nodded sullenly, his stomach now filled with angry butterflies. Sheik reached out a hand and shook his partner's before saying, "You should probably be going. You don't have much time before your flight comes. Zelda's out in the park. You should say goodbye to her."

"Right…goodbye Sheik."

"Goodbye." Link turned, grabbing his box before heading out the door. He walked down the hallway, smiling at old friends and waving goodbye. Stopping at the secretary's desk he spoke with Rosa and Riku for a moment, Rosa crying her little eyes out while Riku tried to calm her down. Link had always liked the two and the way they really cared for each other. He had always been a little jealous, but never let it bother him. He would find the one, someday…

He finally escaped the chaos and started strolling down the street. He tried not to let what Sheik had said bother him. He was going to go say goodbye to Zelda, and then be on his way to a new life.

As he traveled down the road, memories popped up in his mind. There was the children's park, the place where he got his first kiss. He was only about six at the time. He had been playing with Zelda and Sheik when he tripped, cutting his lip. The young girl was in hysterics, saying that Link needed someone to kiss his 'boo boo'. He kept telling her that kisses didn't help, but she wouldn't stop crying. Sheik asked why she didn't just kiss it then, but she replied that that was icky because Link was a boy. Rolling his eyes, her brother finally took the dive and kissed Link. While he had never believed that kisses helped, that day his cut didn't hurt at all afterwards.

And there. That was the old ice-cream parlor where he got his second kiss. It was the junior prom night and he had taken Zelda there after the dance. She had asked him why he asked her to the dance and Link simply replied that there wasn't another girl he would want to go with. She took this as meaning that he liked her and she kissed him. He was certainly shocked, but couldn't tell her that he didn't like her like that for a good two weeks after. Until then, he just avoided her.

Link chuckled as he continued down the road when he spotted Joe's bar. He shook his head sadly, not wanting to remember that terrible night. If it was up to him, that night would have never happened.

Finally he arrived at the park. He walked under the beautiful metal arc that went over the pathway leading through the park. This place was definitely going to be missed. He soon left the path, stepping over the flowers that bordered the walkway, and started up the hill, the place he, Sheik and Zelda always watched the forth of July fireworks from. There he spotted her. She had her arms wrapped around her slim legs, her head resting on them as she looked out. Link walked up and sat down next to her. "Hey Zelda."

"Hi Link…" she murmured. He looked at Zelda funny. He had expected her to be all upset with his departure, not sad and pulled inward.

"I just thought I would come to say goodbye. I'm leaving pretty soon." She nodded, frowning. "I know."

Link let out a sigh as he looked up, trying to think of something to say to the poor girl when she finally spoke up. "Link…why are you going?"

He thought a moment before responding, "Well…it's kind of hard to explain. I love this place, don't get me wrong, but I just feel the need to get out. To see a new place, new people. I'll miss this place and you guys, but…I just have to go. I just don't feel…right here. I probably sound like I'm losing it, but who's to say I'm not. I just can't stand to be here anymore."

"You don't feel right? But Link, you've been here all your life. How can it not feel right? This is where you belong." Zelda said, lifting here head to look him in the eye, her own on the verge of tears. Link let out a sigh before replying. "No Zelda. This is where I used to belong. And part of me will always belong here. But there's nothing left here for me. Nothing but memories. I need something more. I know that somewhere out there is something, or someone waiting for me."

The girl frowned before looking away again. He didn't know what else to tell her. He himself hardly understood himself why he had to leave, but he did. So the two just sat in silence, Link looking out at the town one last time while Zelda sighed sadly to herself. The young man was ready to head off when she spoke up. "Link? Do you remember last year? When you and I were watching the fireworks here and Sheik was off on a trip?"

"Yeah, I do." He replied. Link felt butterflies rush to his gut. He knew what she was going to say and really didn't want it her to. He didn't know what he was going to say in response.

"Link…I meant what I said. I love you." He felt his stomach sink. Letting out a sigh Link replied, "Zelda…look I'm afraid that I just…I can't return your feelings."

"Why?" she demanded. "Is it because of my brother? It is isn't it? Why do you love him? He doesn't give a damn about you Link. I do! I love you Link!"

"Zelda, don't talk about Sheik that way…"

"But it's true! If he cared about you, then why did he rape you! Tell me that!"

"Zelda! Don't you dare bring that up!"

"Then tell me why! How can you love someone who doesn't give a damn when you have me!" she yelled, rising to her feet, hot tears streaming down her face. Link stood as well, taking her shoulders in his hands. "What, you think I want to be in love with him! You think I enjoy it, knowing that all I'm good for is a quick fuck to him! If you do, then you are a goddamn fool Zelda! I have wished for a long time now that I wouldn't feel this way, but I can't! I love him Zelda! I Love Him!"

The two stood there, staring at one another, their chest heaving. Finally, Zelda whimpered, "I'm sorry Link. I shouldn't have brought that up…"

"It's alright. I know how you must feel right now."

"Then…could you kiss me? Just this once?"

"Well…alright…" Link agreed, leaning down and softly pressing his lips against hers. They kissed for a moment longer before he pulled back, smiling weakly. "Now, I should probably be going."

"Alright." Zelda replied, smiling softly back. "And thank you. I won't forget this."

"I know…" and that was his third, and final, kiss from his past. The final kiss before he left for a new life.

(that evening)

"Flight forty-nine now boarding. Flight forty-nine now boarding." Came the announcement over the speakers. Link gave him mother and father one last hug before turning, heading onto the plane. He was going to leave all this behind. He was going to a new life. He was going to meet new people, see new places, and feel new feelings.

And he was going to meet the one man he would have never expected.

(end of chapter)

Me: don't hurt me! X..x the whole Sheik/Link scenario will be explained later. I promise.

Poe: No really, it will be. She already wrote that par-- OUCH!

Me: NOO! No telling! Comment please!