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What Lies in the Dark
Chapter 6
Fox walked silently along the small lake, located behind the pool. He trailed softly, his hands in pockets, listening to his boots crush the fragile stiff leaves beneath him. Samus and Captain Falcon had both headed back to the mansion, after the mysterious visit from Ganondorf. They both complained about the weather, saying it was too cold to be outside.
They can go back in the mansion if they want. Fox knew better. The murderer was in the mansion, why head back to the place where your fellow smashers have been killed? It didn't make sense...
But then again, nothing has been making sense lately.
Fox tilted his head to the side, as he paused briefly glancing at the lake. A mist floated above the water casting an eerie scene. Fox's tail swung out behind him, as he felt the beating of his heart. The scene was perfect. The mist, the night and the sounds of the nocturnal animals all around.
The killer could strike at any minute. Fox was alone; he could be next. What does the book say? Who is next on the murderer's hit list?
Fox sighed, his breath easily shown as he headed over toward the garden. He left the eerie mysterious scene, and entered a more peaceful and calmer one. Elegant flowers surrounded him, as Fox followed the stone path leading back to the mansion or to the gazebo.
He imagined someone being killed here, where everything was so innocent and peaceful. He couldn't picture someone being stabbed or killed, where there are roses, dandelions, sunflowers, and even small fountains. The garden seemed like the safe heaven...the one place where the killer wouldn't enter. He knew he was wrong, though. The killer could be anywhere, ready to strike at any moment.
Fox lifted his head once he reached the fork in the road. One path led back to the mansion, and the sitting area where he had encountered Samus, Young Link and Roy. The other path led to the gazebo. Fox stood at the fork, contemplating to himself. He lifted his head to the sky, thinking about Ganondorf, and how he appeared out of nowhere already asking questions.
The Gerudo had been acting strange, ever since the killings have been occurring. Fox wasn't pointing fingers, accusing Ganondorf as being the murderer. When in situations like this, Ganondorf would most likely take action, but he's been staying in the back, watching everyone else.
Fox swallowed hard. What if Ganondorf was the murderer?
Fox shook his head, as he headed down the path leading to the gazebo. Ganondorf was dark, and held evil within him, but just because of his personality didn't mean it was him. Bowser was the same way, but the lizard had fled with the other cowards. The dark Gerudo had some connection to the book. Maybe he knows...knows everything about it. Ganondorf could have been following Fox...his knowledge about the book growing along with the young smasher. Or maybe...he knew about it all along, before any of this happened.
The rose bush abruptly shook, causing Fox to jump to the side. He held his chest with one hand, while the other immediately reached for his laser gun. Fox squinted, listening as someone raced in the other direction. The bush suddenly stopped shaking, and all movements had stopped.
Someone was watching him.
Fox steadily removed his hand from his gun and stepped closer to the bush, looking down in the grass. He frowned, after spotting a black item lying under the bush. Fox bent down, picking up the item. A sudden idea popped in his mind.
The young smasher stood to his feet about to head back to the mansion when he heard a faint sob coming from behind. Fox turned, looking over his shoulder at the gazebo in the distance. He placed the item deep within his pocket and followed the noise.
Young Link, Link's younger brother, stood in the gazebo, staring out at the scenery in front of him. Fox frowned, his ears lowered as he walked up to the Hylian. Young Link was only ten years old, and has already seen three death's at the mansion, one of them being his older brother. Just like Princess Zelda, Young Link had to be taking Link's death pretty badly. He was all alone right now, Fox knew he had to keep Young Link company.
" Hey Young Link..." Fox called, walking up to the elf.
Young Link abruptly turned around wiping his eyes. His cheeks were flushed, and his eyelids hung low. A strong frown was held upon the elf's face, which showed lifeless emotion. It was clear the Hylian was exhausted, but from the sudden deaths, he has been getting a lack of sleep. Everyone was the same way, but Young Link was just a kid. He needed more sleep than anyone else.
" Fox..." Young Link said. His voice was low and slurred.
" What are you doing out here so late?" Fox questioned, resting his arms on the railing next to the elf.
Young Link wiped his eyes once more. " I can't sleep."
" I'm sorry about Link's..." Fox stopped short, not wanting to hurt Young Link's feelings.
The elf raised his hand and steadily nodded, letting Fox know it was okay. " No one saw it coming..."
Fox stayed silent. He wanted to say different. Roy, Marth and him knew that Link was next. The book gave them the answers. They had just failed to reach him in time. Fox had failed to save one of his friends, and now two people had to suffer the lost of someone they loved.
Fox took a deep breath. Not again. He will not make the mistake again.
The smashers glanced out at the scene in front of them. The lake stretched around to the gazebo, and on the other side was the tournament building. The two smashers, listened to the crickets in the grass, and watched the small ripples form in the water. The lights from the tournament building shined on to the water, casting the only light.
Fox lowered his head looking down at the water. The million of stars also reflected off the water. Fox studied a certain object, that had flashing red lights and steadily moved across the sky. He leaned forward, resting on the railing as he looked up at the sky. An airplane soared above them.
Young Link took a deep breath. " Are you scared?"
Fox turned his attention to the elf. " Scared?"
Young Link nodded.
Fox frowned and sighed. Was he scared? He's been nervous, but never scared. He's not afraid of the murderer, because he wants to confront the person who had killed Falco. He wants to know exactly who's causing all of this. Then again...maybe he is scared. Maybe, he's scared because more people are going to die. He wants to save his friends, but can he save them all?
"...Yes." He couldn't lie to the kid.
Young Link frowned, looking down at his hands. " I am too."
" Everyone is." Fox explained. " Even Master Hand."
Young Link nodded. " My brother told me not to be scared. To be...courageous like him." The young elf looked over at Fox. " I don't want to disappoint my brother. I want to be courageous...but I don't want to die."
" I don't think any one does...but...sometimes death is something we can't escape."
" What are you saying, Fox?" Young Link's eyes widened, in fear. " You mean we're all going to die?"
Fox shook his head. " I don't know, but the book can help save everyone."
" Do you know who's going to be next?"
Fox remembered Roy had the book. " No...I don't."
Young Link nervously licked his lips. " What if it was me?"
" I won't let anything happen to you, Young Link." Fox encouraged, placing his hand on Young Link's shoulder. " I'll make sure of that."
Young Link smiled. " Thanks, Fox."
Fox returned the smile and nodded. He was going to protect everyone. He was going to try. Not every hero ends up saving everyone, but Fox was going to stop the murderer. He was going to solve this mystery, and end the killing spree. He was going to do whatever it takes.
" Fox!"
Fox and Young Link turned, at the sound of another voice. The teenaged pyro prince ran up from the stone path and headed in their direction, waving his hand frantically in the air.
" What's wrong?" Fox questioned. He looked down at Roy's hands, the book was gone. His eyes lifted back to Roy. " Where's the book?"
Roy finished catching his breath and looked at Fox. He bit his lip nervously. " It's gone..."
Fox's mouth hung open as he stepped forward grabbing Roy's shirt. " What do you mean it's gone?"
Roy panicked. " Cool down Fox! I didn't lose it."
" Then, where is it?" Fox's grip on Roy's shirt loosened.
" Ganondorf took it."
The hallways were empty. Bare. Quiet.
It was too quiet for the young black haired smasher that roamed the hallways heading back to his dorm. It was real late, and Ness was exhausted. Even though the deaths were preventing anyone else from getting sleep, Ness would be able to rest his eyes for at least two hours.
Ness whistled to himself, listening to the pounding of his feet as he headed down the hallways. He played with his yo-yo, ignoring the sudden frightening nerve that had came over him.
Sudden a door opened and slammed closed, causing Ness to jump almost ten feet into the air. He gasped, almost about to scream, but managed to control himself. He stood in his spot, looking in both directions down the hallway. He was alone. The noise sounded close, almost from behind him, but no one was there.
Ness turned his attention back to in front of him, and gasped. His eyes widened, as he spotted a figure standing at the other end of the hallway. He couldn't tell who the person was, because of the dark cloak that covered their entire body. The figure was about Ness's height, and held a weapon in their hand.
" H-hello?" Ness called. " Who are you?"
The figure didn't response. They stood in their spot, lowering their head.
Ness felt his heart beat violently against his chest as he turned running back down the direction he came. He didn't turn around to see if the figure was following. All he knew was that he had to get out of here and find someone else.
It was simple... the hooded figure was the murderer. Ness feared that he was next.
The young smasher turned the corner and collided right into someone else. Ness grunted as he fell to his back, holding his head in pain. He looked up at the tall figure standing in front of him. The person wearing a similar black cloak, that covered his body. A hood fell in front of the figure's face, hiding their identity.
" Leave me alone!" Ness screamed. " Help!"
He searched frantically for his bat, and grabbed it from in between the figure's legs. Ness immediately stood to his feet and swung the bat around, smacking the hooded figure right in the face. He listened to the moan coming from the figure, the voice deep and low.
Ness took a deep breath about to swing again, but a tight string wrapped around his neck. Ness fell to the floor dropping the bat and gagging for air. He kicked and rolled around, trying to catch a breath, but the string only tightened. Ness's face began to change colors as tremendous amounts of sweat dripped down his forehead.
Finally Ness felt himself slipping away, as he laid motionless on the floor. Breathing was impossible, as he laid on his back. Two figures hovered over him...both dressed in similar clothing.
There were two murderers...
The last thing he heard was the taller figure laughing, as the two disappeared down the hallway. The last thing Ness had saw, was his yo-yo, unwound, laying on the ground next to him.
His own personal toy, was what had took his life.
A/N:
Poor Ness.
Okay, first off, yes there are two murderer's. Heh. Never saw that one coming, did you? Also, one of the murderer's is indeed a smasher while the other is someone I had created myself. You'll see later in the story.
Also, I decided to make Young Link and Link brother's. Young Link acts more like a kid in this story too, since he is considered around what, ten? He's not courageous like Link and is afraid. You're all probably wondering, then…why would he be afraid if has gone through all those dangerous situations in the Zelda series? Well to answer that question, Link is the one who is the hero. Young Link is his brother who hasn't done anything.
Hope that makes sense. Heh.
Until Next Time!
