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A/N: Okay so I know this might not make much sense but you know the strange behavior of the "Impa" well this might shed some 'light' on the situation muahahahahahahahahahaha! Anyway I haven't had any comments on this one so I was thinking about separating out the chapters to be shorter? Anyway if you guys want me to do that I will but someone has to tell me first lol. I know these chappies are really long but that is what makes them challenging and fun for me to write I want to at least get somewhere and beat a dungeon once a chappie but it just feels like maybe I'm adding too much in.. don't worry though the temples are going to be their own chapters so I will have build-up to the temples then you know temple chapter cause I want to spend some time to really build them out you know?
Kinda like what the game designers do they build um up ship um out etc.. jk anyway I really want to put in a lot of thought and effort to make each of these dungeons unique and interesting and have some you know.. help along the way. Anyway you can tell me what you think in a comment or don't, up to ya'll..
Poll: No one was voting so I deleted them.
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The Dark Master Sword
The Forest Ruins
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It was warm and calming, and the softness beneath his fingertips was comforting. He could feel the strength and warmth emanating from that soft, supple skin. He hadn't truly cared about anything before, or at least not as far as he could remember. It all seemed to blur together into one big mishmash, a collage if you will of similar events and happenings. He even remembered his very first lover, a sweet little demon with a heart of ice. He remembered her turning on him after their moment of heated romance and it was then he had discovered her more violent side. He looked down as he toyed with the beautiful blonde locks. How had his world come to this? How had he went from all his previous lovers and his previous master to falling for his former enemy? It was unfathomable, indecent and… A noise made him look around the room only to spot a big fluffy visitor they had received before, however how it had gotten in was a mystery. He retched the note from it's collar and read the note.
If you're reading this Ghirahim, I'll assume you have already awoken before the hero. Don't trust the servant of the goddess in the castle. She isn't as she appears, the real servant is missing. You mustn't return to the castle, do everything in your power to bring Link to the Forest Ruins. Make up an excuse, lie if you have to… but please hurry, we are running out of time!
~Sheik
Ghirahim stared at the note in surprise, he assumed Sheik was short for sheikah and quietly tucked the note away as Link stirred in his sleep. The other was still quite naked and despite having cleaned up after their escapade, there were surely places he had missed that would remind his dear master of their night together. Still Link had practically begged to be ravished last night, it surprised him immensely. He still wasn't sure if it was truly consent or how Link would feel after he awoke. Still it was nice to have such relief after their so far toiling and trying journey. And then there was that infuriating symbol he hated so much in lovely print on the note. He wondered if this note had anything to do with the strange feeling of being watched all the time. He looked up to see the fluffy messenger was now gone.
"Well, this is going to be a problem," Ghirahim suddenly said. He looked over to see the sun had yet to rise and if they wanted to make it back to the forest, it would be quite the ride from this town all the way there. Ghirahim gently shook the hero's shoulder until the younger male stirred, yet he did not quite succeed at waking the hylian until he sat up taking the other with him.
"Mm Ghirahim?" Link mumbled, into the demon's chest.
"Rise, my love, we have to leave," Ghirahim whispered. Link flinched away, his face was as red as a tomato, Ghirahim grinned at the amusing reaction. He fully expected the hero to yell at him.
"Where are we going?" Link asked, sounding confused and embarrassed all at once. He sighed, realizing that his master hadn't expected such a bold statement just yet.
"Orders, we are leaving for the ruins right away," Ghirahim lied easily, holding the note closed. "Impa believes we must head there rather than the castle, something is disturbing the residents of your hometown after all." Link jumped up and donned his gear quickly, the blush still tinting his cheeks as he did. Ghirahim on the other hand was astonished at how Link was taking it, but even more so when his beloved turned to him with that calm confident look and..
"Let's go, we can't wait if they're in danger," Link said, his tone serious. Ghirahim nodded and stood up pressing a kiss to Link's lips, as he magically materialized his own clothes. He pulled away, noting the hooded expression and the deeper hue his kiss had caused.
"Then let's," Ghirahim then made a show of turning away and walking out the door. He passed by Volga's room, fully intending on leaving the nuisance behind when he heard a knock. He turned to see Link there, just as Volga opened the door to see who would disturb him. Link looked a lot less confident when faced with the naked male, he even seemed to be struggling for words in his shock. "We're leaving Volga," Ghirahim said, as the dragon reached out to Link. He had stopped to glower at Ghirahim, however before turning and heading back into the room. It wasn't long after that all three of them managed to get on the road, with Volga riding behind Ghirahim on Siear. Ghirahim could only mumble at his luck, then again. He also felt exceptionally pleased with the results, Epona had effectively chased the dragon well away from her and her master with a show of her teeth and hooves.
"Don't think I'm content with this situation either, demon," Volga groused, behind him.
"And what makes you say that?" Ghirahim replied, feigning innocence.
"Tch, you know what makes me say that," Volga replied.
"Oh? You could have easily flown couldn't you?" Ghirahim asked, he was quite pleased to torment his passenger.
"You could have teleported," Volga shot back. Ghirahim growled at that, the nerve of this dragon.
"I will not leave my master's side," Ghirahim replied.
"Which one? Link? Or Ganondorf?" Volga asked. Ghirahim felt a cold sensation wash through him, how had the dragon known about a second connection? Let alone that he knew that Ganondorf was indeed his master as well, considering he is the reincarnation of the Demon King Demise. Ghirahim had known for some time that Ganondorf was Demise, it didn't take a scholar to figure out the two evils were one and the same.
"Are you working for him?" Ghirahim asked, seriously.
"I work for no one," Volga replied. "But I'll make an exception for him." Ghirahim followed the pointed finger to the figure riding Epona just ahead of them. He felt a bit relieved at that, at least if the champion failed to free him then someone would be there for him. He stopped his thoughts, did he really think Link could fail? He turned a glare onto Volga, a change of subject was needed.
"Just so we are clear, I do not consider Ganondorf my master. I am seeking my revenge and if the Champion does manage to free me, I will help him end the Demon King," Ghirahim watched as the Dragon Knight registered his statement before facing forward and continuing to follow behind Link, while keeping a decent pace. The remainder of the ride was silent, no one spoke a word and just focused on the ride. They did stop once or twice to rest the horses and stretch, but otherwise they pressed on. It was well passed nightfall when they were finally in sight of the village, Ghirahim flinched as he spotted a burning house deeper in. Link spurred on Epona and rushed into the fray, pulling free his borrowed sword. Ghirahim in turn rushed after, he hadn't expected his lie to become truth. He summoned his swords as Volga leapt off and rushed into enemy bokoblins and took them down. Ghirahim was almost surprised the dragon refrained from using fire himself.
He shook his head as he leapt off Siear and launched himself into a group of bokoblins, that were closing in on a helpless child. A child he recognized from the first time he spoke with the champion, he made short work of the creatures before telling the girl to run. She nodded and ran off, away from the attacking creatures. Volga was off making short work of another group and Link was struggling with a third. Ghirahim rushed to Link's side parrying a bokoblin that was aiming for Link's unprotected back.
"G-Ghirahim," Link said, over his shoulder. He smiled briefly, he hadn't expected to bump Link and throw off his concentration.
"More fighting," Ghirahim grumbled, as he pushed aside another swing and stabbed the bokoblin. "Less talking." Link smiled and pushed the bokoblin off him, only to block another incoming swing. Ghirahim tossed a dagger into the throat of the off-balanced Bokoblin, before blocking another bokoblin ahead of him. He had only wanted to spend another night with Link, before their trek into the forest ruins but then this happened. He grunted, as a spear stabbed into the bokoblin he was having issues with.
"Trouble?" the dragon knight growled, smugly before a bokoblin hit him in the back with a club. With a growl he turned on the creature bearing his fangs as he swept a mighty claw at the suddenly fleeing creature. "Annoying PESTS!" Ghirahim laughed, aloud as he grabbed the spear and tossed it back to Volga. "It's not funny." Ghirahim only laughed harder, his mirth now shared with Link who had finished off the bokoblin he had been fighting against. Ghirahim quieted himself and looked around at the village, a couple of the houses were on fire but all in all everything appeared to be fine. Volga had taken to chasing out the remaining Bokoblins, while Link made a dash for the well picking up a water bucket and collecting some water from it. Ghirahim decided to follow his lead, only he used his magic reserves to douse the flames. The village males had taken to helping out as well, it wasn't long before the fires were out and they could see the real damage done to the houses.
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"I'm so glad you made it back, Link," the mayor muttered, he sounded tired. Ghirahim could understand why, the mayor had been standing with the village men and yelling for children and women to evacuate. He still couldn't understand how the males had thought their pitchforks would be any good against swords, but didn't want to insult them by asking. It was valiant however he supposed, perhaps they thought they could buy the women and children some time to escape.
"I'm glad everyone is okay," Link replied, as he finished tending to the wounded. After all the fuss with the houses, Link had asked the village men to bring back the women and children, then he had the nerve to ask Ghirahim to help tend to the wounded. He smiled remembering that pleading look. Of course he had caved too easily to those puppy dog eyes, despite his magic reserves being low from extinguishing the fires. Of course he would never admit as much to Link, so he used the last of his magic to help heal the wounded men and even some of the women and children. Now he felt drained and needing a good night's rest.
"It's all thanks to you and that friend of yours," the mayor replied. "Well, you two should go and get some rest and that other friend of yours too."
"We will," Link said, with a smile as he pulled Ghirahim out of the mayor's house. Link looked around at the village before turning to the demon.
"Thank you," Link whispered.
"For what, Master?" Ghirahim asked.
"For helping everyone here, for putting out the fires, healing everyone and.." Link paused, biting his lower lip briefly. "A-and for saving me."
"It's my job to assist you, master," Ghirahim replied, with a bow. "And I gladly do anything you need me to." Link peered at him. His eyes filled with questions that Ghirahim wasn't quite ready to answer. He honestly didn't know why it brought him such pleasure to see his former enemy smile but he would truly do anything to continue to see and cherish those rare moments. Much like that very moment, as the hylian's mouth curled at the corners into a perfect and radiant smile. And then there was that tempting blush on his cheeks, that flushed his ears as well. He licked his lips when Link wasn't looking, oh how he wanted to tease those pointy little ears of his. He could bask in the moans and sweet little whimpers, as the hylian reacted to every little sensitive touch.
"Link, where are we sleeping tonight, there doesn't appear to be an inn here in this tiny, little village," Volga's deep growling voice cut through Ghirahim's fantasy's, shattering them into a million pieces.
"M-my house," Link stammered, his blush was still prominent as well. Ghirahim fumed as the Dragon Knight began to grin.
"You live here?" Volga asked.
"Well near here, it's a little ways into the forest, but yes.. I-I do," Link whispered, seeming a touch too nervous. "You, um.. you were amazing today. Thank you for helping the village."
"Hmm, they need a bit more training or some armed guards," Volga mused, as he followed Link. Ghirahim moved up to Link's other side, he didn't intend to be left out.
"And maybe some weapons," Ghirahim added. "Pitchforks are fine in a pinch but they won't stand up to sword."
"True, and maybe with some training they could defend their village against those weak pests," Volga pitched in, Ghirahim looked over at the Dragon Knight in surprise. "What? I may value strength but I'm not cold hearted."
"Hmm I suppose not, being a dragon and all," Ghirahim teased.
"Saw that did you?" Volga asked, he seemed a bit uncomfortable. It was almost as though he didn't like to show that side of him, Ghirahim had to wonder what had happened. Not that it was his problem, well it was somewhat his problem if their resident Dragon couldn't preform his duty and actually became more of a liability. Ghirahim stopped short as they reached huge tree, allowing Link to climb up first. He was about to follow when a hand landed on his shoulder, he turned toward the dragon knight. The dragon was silent until they both heard the sound of a door closing.
"You surprised me," the Dragon Knight said, simply.
"Care to clarify?" Ghirahim pressed.
"What I mean is, while I was busy with a horde of Bokoblins you went to Link's rescue, I was surprised," Volga replied.
"Ah, well of course I would," Ghirahim muttered the last bit. "He is my master after all, I wasn't lying about that. I do want to thank you for helping him in that battle as well, with the queen. In sword form I am rather, limited." Volga grinned, it wasn't a smug kind of grin but it still made Ghirahim uncomfortable to be the recipient of it.
"Hmm it was fun to rid that cavern of a menace, but I can't help but feel something larger is at work.. It's sets my scales on edge," Volga admitted.
"Yes, Demise.. Or at least his reincarnation is at large for certain, don't tell Link though," Ghirahim said, offhandedly.
"Why not? Doesn't he deserve to know?" Volga questioned.
"Of course he does, but he is the reincarnation of a great hero of long ago," Ghirahim replied, looking up to be sure the champion wasn't listening. "And he is without the sword that seals the darkness, he needs that if he want's to even come close to being able to face the powerful force that is Ganondorf."
"Is he that powerful?" Volga asked, his face reflected his disbelief.
"Yes," Ghirahim answered, his expression darkening as he remembered the terrible power that Demise had wielded.
"Hmm, fine but he has to know eventually," Volga growled.
"And he will, I am sure Fi will wish to tell him herself," Ghirahim said, with a shrug.
"Fi?" Volga asked.
"The Sword that Seals the Darkness.. Fi, the Goddess Sword.. Evil's Bane.." Ghirahim sighed, it was clear the Dragon Knight knew none of these names. "Sword of Legend?" Something seemed to click in the dragon knight's mind as he finally put the pieces together.
"He's the.."
"Hey you two come on," Link's voice sounded from above. "We need to get some sleep right?"
"Right, be right up," Ghirahim called up, sweetly. He let out a breath as Link disappeared from view and the door closed, he hadn't even heard the door open. "Well, we should do as he says hmm?"
"Yeah," Volga agreed. It seemed even their new companion had questions and perhaps, he too would question the dragon later about his aversion to the dragon side as well. "What are you to him anyway?"
"I am his Dark Blade, let's just say I'm the dark version of the Goddess Sword hmm?" Ghirahim replied, before climbing up to the top of the ladder. Link chose that moment to open the door, coming back out once more. He sighed, watching the sudden surprise cross Link's face. Volga wasn't far behind, but Link wasn't surprised that the Dragon Knight had climbed the ladder.
"You didn't want to teleport?" Link asked, hesitantly.
"Actually, I'm completely drained," Ghirahim admitted. "I thought my magic reserves were full when we left, but I just went through it so fast."
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked you to help with the inju.." Link began.
"No, I wanted to help," Ghirahim interrupted. "Like I said, you are my master and I will do anything that pleases you." He added a wink after his statement, the resulting silence and blush was enough to have him grinning broadly, as the hylian quickly ducked inside the house. Volga tsked but when Ghirahim looked his way, he too was smiling at the Hylian's reaction.
"You do that on purpose," the dragon accused.
"Of course," Ghirahim replied, following the hero into the house. He knew that Volga wasn't far behind him, it was hard to miss the loud footfalls of the warrior after all. "So where shall you and I sleep master?" Ghirahim purred, eyeing Link suggestively.
"I think you two should take the main bedroom," Link said, he was fidgeting a bit. Ghirahim frowned, he had been looking forward to snuggling with his favorite enemy and teasing that sensitive body to completion.
"Wait, me and.." Volga asked, looking at Ghirahim. It was evident from that piercing gaze, that the dragon wasn't thrilled about the arrangement either.
"Yeah.." Link said with finality, closing himself into his own room.
"But I thought you and I could.." Ghirahim began.
"No," Link's muffled voice shouted. Ghirahim frowned he wondered if Link was remembering something unpleasant, if so he wanted to be there for the champion not be banished to another room with an insufferable idiot.
"I'm not sharing a room with you," Volga declared, stomping his way outside. Ghirahim smiled at that, he didn't really want to share anyway. He made his way to the room Link had allowed him to sleep in, on that very first night he had spent in this house. He had wondered then, the same thing he wondered now, did Link miss his parents? Did he lose them suddenly? He didn't know, but unlike then he was actually concerned. This time being away from Link was the last thing he had wanted, even if it meant allowing Link to sleep and just comforting him. He sighed and slowly drifted off himself, he awoke briefly when the bed was being jostled none too gently.
"What.." He began, until he spun around to spot the Dragon Knight. It seemed the surly warrior had not only given up on sleeping outside, but had also stripped off his armor. "I thought you weren't going to sleep in here."
"It's cold out.." the Dragon replied. Ghirahim's eyes widened, a dragon cold? No, there had to be more to it. A sudden sound, a night bird's call had the dragon jumping nearly out of his skin.
"Uh-huh cold out.. I see," Ghirahim teased.
"Shut up," the dragon groused, settling down. Ghirahim withheld his mirth, it was too funny to see a dragon afraid of sleeping outside because of a night bird. It wasn't long before the warrior was fast asleep however. Ghirahim sighed and settled back down, no sense in leaving the room. He might wind up with the unfortunate luck of the dragon following him, because of his silly fear after all. And he was not about to wake up cuddling with the grumpy beast on a tinier surface, like the couch. It didn't take long for Ghirahim to fall back into the land of dreams.
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Ghirahim felt warm, warmer than he usually felt in the mornings. The warmth clung to his back and wrapped it's way around his stomach, almost like a blanket. Usually blankets didn't rub a hard pole into your back however, this is what finally drew him to full wakefulness. Ghirahim frowned and elbowed the warrior off of him, the Dragon grunted before scurrying away.
"Well, that was not what I had wanted to wake up to," Ghirahim groused, the unwanted sporking left him in a rather unpleasant mood.
"As if I had wanted to wake that way?" Volga asked, clearly just as grumpy. Ghirahim turned intending to give him what for when the words caught in his throat. Volga wasn't wearing anything, Ghirahim turned away to collect his thoughts. Normally he wasn't so shy about these things, he had seen Demise naked more times than he could count and of course Link. He licked his lips at the thought of Link's body, oh the things he wanted to do yet. "What was that look for?" The growling voice was closer and possibly deeper.
"I assume you want some privacy," Ghirahim lied. He didn't give the dragon time to even come up with a retort, he simply left the room. He could feel heat rising to his face as he went, what was wrong with him? Demise had had a much larger member but somehow seeing the Dragon's standing proud from the tuft of curly red hair had made him, uncomfortable? No, excited? No that couldn't be it.. and he certainly couldn't be aroused, he didn't even enjoy Demise's rough treatment of him so he couldn't be missing such an act of torture. Ghirahim shook his head, no he wouldn't miss that in a million years. He couldn't quite place his finger on this feeling, it was one he was unfamiliar with. "Link must be wearing off on me." With a nod he accepted his own reasoning, before walking over to the window to peer out.
He watched as tiny birds flitted across the small meadow, where this tree-house stood. It was serene and all too peaceful for his liking, he was used to war and constant slaughter and the screams of women and children. He shook his head, the memory of the sounds grated on his nerves. Maybe being bound to Link was affecting him more than he realized, he wasn't quite sure if he liked this new version of himself. He was turning into a mockery of a demon lord, forced to bend to whims of a boy. No, Link wasn't a boy, he was a full grown adult and had a tempting body to boot. Ghirahim winced at a sharp pain in the back of his mind, a nagging sensation swept over him. This sensation was all too familiar, it was Demise's control, Ghirahim resisted gritting his teeth against the insane lord of darkness. He wasn't sure how long he battled will for will but when he finally opened his eyes, he found a concerned Link staring at him.
"Ghirahim?" Link looked shaken and pale. "Are you alright?" Ghirahim nodded, his head was pounding from the struggle but he otherwise felt fine.
"I fear that Demise's reincarnation may be getting stronger," Ghirahim admitted.
"And he's trying to take you over?" the deep voice belonged to Volga, it seemed Volga had been watching him as well. He turned to the wall beside him and sure enough there the Dragon Knight stood.
"It seems so," Ghirahim replied. He turned back to look Link in the eyes, he wanted to be as honest as he could be. "I don't want to lie to you Link, I am still bound to my old master. I may not be able to resist him when the time comes." He felt ashamed to admit it, but his old master was strong. The power that demise had acquired, after freeing most of his essence from the darkness sealing sword, had clearly been enough to overwhelm the bond he now shared with Link as well. He looked down to Link's hand only to see a soft glow, surprised he raised the symbol up for closer inspection. "When did this..?"
"Huh? Oh.. it started glowing when I touched your hand," Link replied. "I'm not sure what it is or what it means but.."
"We can ask Fi," Ghirahim replied. He remembered that the land of Hyrule held a great power, it was one of the reasons they had invaded in the first place. They were seeking out the sacred power coveted by the hylians, in their quest for domination. Could this triangle be what they had been searching for? And if so, were there more? The symbol was even now fading but he clearly saw the other two unlit triangles, if Link had the other two. He threw it from his mind, it wasn't important. Sure it had helped in his struggle, but if demise had even one of these they could all be doomed.
"Fi?" Link asked. "The Goddess Sword can talk?"
"Of course, how else would I have known to come and find you?" Ghirahim asked, pointedly. He watched a blush creep across the hero's face, it was clear he hadn't thought of that.
"I apologize, I didn't think," Link began, it was clear he was embarrassed.
"It's fine," Ghirahim replied. "It doesn't always occur to everyone that a sword can talk, and most would even consider me an exception." Link smiled looking up at the demon, Ghirahim only wished he could make that smile stay there all the time. He licked his lips before leaning forward and stealing a kiss, he then made his get away before the shock wore off of that sweet, innocent little face.
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Link felt the heat rise in his face, he felt so hot he could have burst into flames but somehow that never happened. He was so surprised by Ghirahim's sudden change in mood, one moment he was seriously concerned then the next he was licking his lips and kissing him. Link was seriously confused by the sudden changes, he just couldn't figure out why.
"We should get going," Volga spoke up, it was clear he was angry about something. The dragon knight had his fists clenched and teeth nearly grinding, another thing Link didn't understand.
"Umm.. okay," Link replied, he wasn't even sure if he should say anything to quell that anger or not. Link followed the Dragon knight watching him worriedly, he wasn't sure how to even breach the subject of the dragon knight's anger. Should he just ask outright? It wasn't the first time he had been angry either, then again they all had been a little tense lately.
"What?" Volga asked when he finally turned on Link. "Why are you staring at me like that?"
"Mm.. Are you mad because of last night?" Link asked. "I mean I know Ghirahim is grumpy but did something happen?"
"No," Volga replied simply. Volga's large hand was then on his head, rubbing it slightly.
"H-hey.. I'm not a kid," he protested, he couldn't help the anger he felt at being treated like one either.
"There's that warrior spirit," Volga replied, with a grin. Link blinked as he realized that Volga had suddenly closed the distance. His hand pressed under Link's jaw a little and a thumb traced his chin. "I like that fire in your eyes," his voice had become a more growl than anything else, it made him tremble a bit with anticipation. And then Volga turned and left the tree-house, Link felt heat rising too his cheeks once again. Seriously, what was with all the males around him? Was he a magnet for weirdos or something? And why was his body reacting to them in such an odd way? He pressed his fists to his defiant member, standing at attention.
"Why me?" Link asked, no one in particular. He sighed waiting for his member to deflate before heading out of the tree house, only to see the demon and the dragon arguing about some issue or other. Link smiled a bit, he really wished they would just get along. But he supposed it wasn't all bad, at least they weren't at each others throats.
"Link, you know where the Forest Ruins are?" Ghirahim asked, obviously exasperated. "I'd like to be off before this oaf kills my beloved intellect." Link held back a laugh, as he stood there watching them continue their argument.
"OAF!?" Volga bellowed. "I am not an OAF! I'm a Dragon and you will show me some respect!"
"Or what? Suffer your wrath?" Ghirahim teased, with a humorless grin. "Please, I'm a sword and I do not bend to the whims of a fire breathing lizard."
"Okay, enough," Link shouted, a smile still teasing the corners of his mouth. It did however have the desired effect, silencing the demon and leaving Volga sputtering a bit. "Let's go.." He leapt down from the upper deck into a roll, then without looking back he made his way into the forest. The crunch of plated boots sounded somewhere behind and Ghirahim was silent as always save for when he used his magic. He led them even deeper into the woods, to the path that led to the great bridge that spanned a huge drop off. Below that bridge was a huge ravine that split the ruins from the forest. The ravine itself was so deep no one ever saw the bottom of it, plus it was very eerie. He grinned and picked up the pace when he spotted the bridge, he loved coming to this place.
"I've seen this before," Ghirahim mused.
"You have?" Link asked, he felt a little disappointed that the demon had been here.
"Yes, it feels different now," Ghirahim said, holding himself. The demon shook his head and continued to follow. Link was a little put out but continued to walk the pathway that led to the ruins, it wasn't long before he felt something too. The ruins felt dark and foreboding unlike the other times he had come here, it was like some kind of malicious aura filled the air around them.
"Be on guard, something is amiss," Volga warned.
"Yeah, it feels different," Link realized. That must have been what Ghirahim meant, he looked over at the demon who stared at the ruins with a suspicious glare. "Ghirahim are you able to get up there to see if you can see anything?"
"I've already tried," Ghirahim replied. "Something is blocking my magic, I fear won't be much help here."
"I can't transform either," Volga mentioned, it was clear that that wouldn't slow him down however. Ghirahim held out his hand and after a few moments one of his black swords appeared.
"Well at least I will be able to fight," Ghirahim sighed, it was clear not having the ability to use some of his magic made him uncomfortable.
"Maybe if we defeat the evil here, then you'll be able to teleport again," Link said, he felt very sure that would be the case. Now they just needed to find it, Link led the way into the labyrinth he didn't bother going left as it led to a dead end around the corner. Instead he went right and then left and another left until they came to an intersection. In front of them was a locked door, to the left was an intersection and to the right was a hall that turned left. Link went to the right and made two lefts and a right before following a small hall that led to another intersection. The hall to the right lead to ledge that had a branch sticking above it from the wall, if only Ghirahim could teleport then he could scout out that area. The hall also went to the right of that ledge as well, The hall to left made an almost immediate right.
"I'll check this path," Ghirahim offered. He went down the path and turned but shook his head. "It's a dead end with a locked door." Link nodded, heading left once Ghirahim had rejoined them. He turned to the right almost immediately and headed to the next left turn which lead to a three way. The path ahead led to the left and the path to the right had a left turn as well.
"I'll check this one," Link said. He quickly headed down the path and turned but all he saw was a wall of vines on the left hand wall that led to a dead end and a bush. "No good, another dead end." He walked back and followed the straight-away to the left turn, which led down and to the right then left once more before arriving at another intersection. To the right was another intersection that looked suspiciously like..
"This one leads to a dead end and some kind of switch," Volga said, interrupting his thoughts. He looked back almost hopeful, until he saw the dragon knight's annoyed expression. "The thing was too high up to reach."
"We must be missing something let's continue," Ghirahim replied heading to the next intersection. He paused and turned to frown at the indent, his expression was one of annoyance. "Or we could just walk in a circle."
"We're back where we started," Link groaned, in dismay. "If only there was something.." He thought back to what Volga had said about the switch, maybe there were more hidden at a lower level too. That's when it hit him. "The vines! That's it.." He dashed around and back to the hall he had traversed with the other two hot on his heels.
"Vines? What vines?" Volga asked, as they ran.
"The better question is why are we running?" Ghirahim groused. Link didn't answer instead he rounded the corner and placed his hand on the vine-covered wall. It was solid, he kept checking the wall as he continued down the wall. "Vine's Volga, just as my master said."
"Hmm," Volga grunted. Link could feel the heat of their glares on him, as he searched the wall. He was so distracted that he fell through a particularly thick bit of foliage, at the very end near the dead end wall. He couldn't help but yell as he fell forward into the dense dark alcove, he grunted as he fell flat on his face in his surprise. Link lay there trying to catch his breath, when a broad hand suddenly pulled him to his feet. It had to be Volga's hand, he decided as his feet dangled inches from the ground.
"Master, are you alright?" Ghirahim asked, his face clearly showed his barely contained amusement.
"Fine," Link gasped out, a bit breathlessly. He had literally and figuratively, knocked the wind out of himself but otherwise he was just fine.
"Hmm, looks like there's a switch," Volga mused. Link looked at the Dragon before following the knight's stare to a diamond shaped crystal hidden in the alcove he had fallen in.
"That's.." Link said, walking forward. It looked familiar somehow and somehow he knew just what to do. He pulled out his sword and swung, the crystal lit up with a bright light and a grinding sounded from the hall they just came from. Link went to investigate, only to see the dead ends entire wall was moving out of the way to show another intersection. He grinned and pumped his fist, then went to the intersection looking left he saw a hall that led to a right turn while to the right was a sharp right turn he wasted no time in going to the right only to see a hall leading to a dead end or at least what looked like a dead end until he looked up. There was a branch above a ledge that was too high even for Volga to jump up to, almost like it was on a different floor entirely. And another indent up above that in the left had wall, a third level? He wondered.
He cataloged it for later, maybe there was an item somewhere in here that they could use to scale the wall or something. He turned around and headed in the opposite direction following the hall the right where another intersection awaited. The path ahead led around to the right, while the path to the left had a vine-covered wall on it's right side, that led to a locked door. Link marched forward and looked down the path, he expected to find a dead end but was pleasantly surprised when he saw the small chest at the end instead. He quickly ran to the end and opened the chest finding a small key.
"I found a small key," Link announced as he made it back to the two males. Ghirahim smiled and gave a slow clap while Volga just grinned openly.
"Now maybe we will get somewhere," Ghirahim said.
"It seems odd," Volga mused.
"What does? Link asked.
"We haven't run into a single enemy," he replied. Ghirahim was about to speak when his expression changed and he quickly turned Link around. Link frowned when he saw what alarmed Ghirahim so much.
"Spoke to soon, you dimwitted lizard," Ghirahim groused. Link watched a bit stunned as the monstrous bones rose from the ground and began to stalk towards them. He swung his sword in an arc slicing apart the first bony attacker.
"What are these creatures?" Link asked, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had somehow faced this enemy before.
"Stalchild," Ghirahim groused, the sound of falling bones made Link look back only to see they were surrounded by these nightmares. Link desperately wished he could wake up but knew deep down that this was an unfortunate reality he had to live through. He sliced the next few stalchilds, when a loud screech rang through the ruins. Link had to cover his ears from the deafening sound, fortunately the last of the stalchilds were defeated. The bad thing was now, there were three bird-like creatures diving at their faces. Link raised his hylian shield and blocked one of them stunning it with the impact. He sliced it down easily before turning and helping Volga who was trying desperately to scare the bird-like creature away, by waving his spear around in front of his face. Volga visibly relaxed when Link made short work of the flying menace.
"Are you okay, Volga?" Link asked. "You look white as a sheet."
"He's afraid of birds," Ghirahim teased.
"I AM NOT!" Volga shouted, his yell shook a few leaves from a nearby dead tree. Link grinned a bit as the angry dragon and the demon got into yet another argument. It was obvious that Ghirahim was having a bit too much fun, teasing the dragon. Link couldn't help but be a bit relieved that he wasn't the target of Ghirahim's teasing and maybe, just maybe, a little bit jealous that Volga was the target.
"Alright," Link half-laughed out. "Let's open that door." He didn't give them time to respond instead he went ahead and unlocked the door. It opened almost immediately sliding up into the wall. He entered first with Volga and Ghirahim not far behind, once they were all inside and inspecting the huge chest ahead of them the door slid closed and bars covered their exit. "Looks like we will have to kill whatever is in here," he began looking around as he spoke.
"The armos," Ghirahim said, elbowing him. Link looked to the statue Ghirahim was pointing to. "You can bomb them to death, once you get them moving."
"How do we get them to move?" Link asked.
"Annoy them," Ghirahim flicked a dark dagger at the armos, which stood in front of the chest. A grumbling grounding rock-like roar was the answer, as the statue began to hop towards them.
"Ngh.. Ghirahim!" Link shouted in his surprise. He grabbed out a bomb and threw it in the armos path but the creature leapt past it too quickly. Link quickly ran out of it's path, Volga on the other hand blew fire at the armos to no avail. Volga ended up having to retreat was well when the creature got too close. Link pulled out another bomb as Ghirahim tossed another dagger at the armos. Link set the bomb down and backed away, this time the armos got close enough to the bomb just as it detonated. The armos went wild spinning and hopping at Link, he flinched and backed into the wall in his surprise at it's speed. A heavy weight hit his side, then he and the male tackling him, flew sideways as the armos exploded into the wall where Link had just been standing. Link gasped in air that had been knocked out of him, only moments before.
"You alright?" The deep rumbling voice asked. Link looked up to see that Volga had been the one who knocked him out of the way.
"Yeah, thanks," Link replied, a bit ashamed of himself. "I'm sorry, I didn't expect that."
"Nor did we," Ghirahim replied, walking over. "I'm so sorry, master."
"It's okay, we know now," Link replied. "Now we can.." The bars lowered on the door allowing them their freedom. "Never mind.."
"The other two are actually statues," Ghirahim explained, helping Link up.
"Oh," Link replied, bashfully. He moved over and opened the large chest and lifted up the map for everyone to see, then sighed. "I thought it would be more exciting, sorry." Ghirahim chuckled, Link blushed a bit at the demon's obvious amusement.
"Well at least we know where we are at," Ghirahim replied.
"Yeah," Link looked around the room as he spoke. "I thought there would be another key somewhere, with all the locked doors we've seen."
"Well there are none in here," Volga stated. Link nodded and headed out, he sighed before inspecting the vines on the wall. He pulled apart the vines to reveal another chest, he grinned as he opened it to reveal another small key.
"Should we try that locked door Ghirahim had found first or the one at the beginning?" Link asked.
"The one at the beginning," Ghirahim replied. Link nodded and led the way back through the labyrinth, to the door at the very first intersection and easily unlocked the door. He opened the door and they all entered the puzzle room. Link could see four blocks one was stuck halfway in the wall with a block blocking it in there. Link frowned as he looked at the floor it was large enough to hold nine such blocks two on each side of the block in their way and two in each corner and even two in front of the door leaving just enough room to follow the wall around.
Two blocks were already against one another in the south corner to the left of the door. Link moved forward and pulled the block in front of him all the way to the door. The walked around to the block stuck in the wall and tucked it back far enough to see what was in the wall only to see yet another block. He sighed and pushed the current block flush with the wall before pushing it in line with the other two blocks so he could remove the next block from the hole. He went in and tugged the block, he was sweating and breathing heavily when the block finally slide free of the wall and he could see into the tunnel.
He grinned as he spotted the small chest, at least all his hard work was paying off. He opened it for their third small key, Volga was frowning when Link showed off the small key.
"There are a lot of keys in here," Volga groused.
"Well it is a ruin, maybe they locked up a great treasure in here," Link replied. Volga seemed unconvinced, Link grinned however and headed back to the door. Link led the way to the last locked door, the door Ghirahim had seen. He unlocked it and headed down the hall around to the left where a ground switch sat. He stepped on it and watched as the whole wall lifted up into the ceiling, he grinned and stepped off the switch only to watch as the wall fell back down with a crash.
"Looks like someone needs to stay on the switch," Volga mused.
"Yeah but who..?" Link asked, he couldn't imagine having to leave anyone behind to stand on a switch.
"I will," Ghirahim replied. "I can offer ranged support if anything goes wrong, he offered." Link nodded and moved aside for the demon, once the wall slide up he and Volga stepped inside only to be surprised as bars raised up behind them. "Don't worry I'm fine. You two on the other hand have company." A dark dagger flew past Link and into a stalchild that had raised up next to Link. He flinched backwards a bit as more and more rose up. Link spotted two mummified casters in the back corners of the room as well. He was a bit confused however, as the casters weren't casting spells at him and Volga but rather.. Link gasped as he realized the mummified casters were summoning the stalchilds. He sliced into a stalchild before him and slowly cut his way to the first caster slicing into it once, twice and a third time. The creature dropped to the ground, the effects were immediate as less stalchilds were rising up from the ground. Volga was watching Link with a stunned expression, yet he was still able to swung at stalchilds with his spear when they got close enough.
"Volga, kill that mummy," Link yelled. Volga snapped out of his stupor and rushed the last creature.
"Redead Necromancer," Ghirahim corrected.
"What?" Link asked.
"Redead Necromancer," Ghirahim repeated. "They are redead's that raise stalchild minions." Link nodded, he had heard of redead before but he never knew they actually existed. Let alone redead necromancers, still it was a little too easy for the large chest that dropped in soon after they won. Link soon found out why as he opened the huge chest, only to pull out a Compass. He sighed as the chests they had yet to get appeared on the map. He grinned as he saw them but then noticed the black diamond on the map and a gold diamond as well.
"That's the switch that you saw, isn't it Volga?" Link asked. Volga nodded as they inspected the map to see a pathway that was supposed to be near the door they had unlocked earlier straight across from the door in fact making the dead end, that Ghirahim found, an intersection instead. "Maybe that switch will get us into this room here and to the treasure that was sealed in these ruins."
"Then maybe we could get to these second floor rooms," Volga mused as he looked over the information.
"Hello, can we get going please?" Ghirahim complained from the switch he was still standing on.
"Yeah, let's go," Link replied, heading out and past the demon. Volga quickly followed as well not wanting to get trapped in the room by himself. Link led the way to the last switch they would ever half to hit, he hoped. But he couldn't figure out how to hit it, inspiration hit too late as Ghirahim tossed one of his dark daggers lighting the switch with a golden hue. A distance grinding sound alerted them to the success of the action. Link wasted no time in getting back to the first dead end Ghirahim had scoped out and turned left to walk up some stairs before turning right and walking into the huge room. Ghirahim and Volga followed him closely, but none of them expected bars to block their exit to the stairs. Link turned back around to see a couple of stalfos staring them down, seriously how many undead enemies were they going to face today?
The walking dead gave him the creeps, he couldn't stand seeing the odd creatures lumber around mindlessly. Well the stalfos were a little less mindless in their pursuit to kill, but still made Link uncomfortable as he dodged a swing from the large creature. These stalfos had a sword and shield, Link swung and hit the shield with a clang. Luckily Ghirahim had a trick to get the tricky enemy. Link watched as the demon summoned a ring of small daggers around the enemy he was facing and with a snap of his fingers they all hit the stalfos from all directions, ending it's existence.
"Thanks," Link whispered, a small smile on his lips. Ghirahim remained silent, as he watched Volga face off with the other stalfos. "Should we help him?"
"No, he can handle it," Ghirahim replied, as Volga suddenly blew fire out of his mouth effectively toasting the stalfos. "See." Link nodded, he was shocked that Volga had destroyed the creature with little effort. Well maybe he had expended more effort, before Ghirahim had finished their own foe but Link hadn't seen all of Volga's fight. "Well let's go see what's around that corner shall we?" Link gave an excited nod and dashed around the corner where another large chest awaited them, this had to be the treasure. He sheathed his sword and shield then opened it slowly not sure what to expect out of this one, so far the treasures had been things they needed and this one was no different. The object was oddly shaped but it was definitely better than he could have hoped for.
"What did you get?" Volga asked. Link held up the item for them to see.
"It's the clawshot," Link said, beaming. He didn't know how he knew what the item was or how it worked, he just did. He placed his hand on the clawshot's handle, without depressing the trigger in the grip. "I'll show you how it works when we get to a suitable target." The two males followed him in silence as he led them back out of the room and down the hall a little ways before he turned around. Link took aim at the very first branch they had spotted, it was the perfect shape and size for the clawshot to hook onto and looked strong enough to hold his weight. He held it in both hands and shot the claw portion at the branch. It latched on but instead of releasing the trigger he looked to Ghirahim. "I'll let you two climb up first."
"Oh?" Ghirahim seemed to be surprised by this. Volga wasn't however and was already running at the wall to get up as high as he could, before grabbing the chain and hauling himself up.
"You still can't teleport right?" Link asked.
"True, my ability to teleport has been blocked," Ghirahim admitted, it was clear his inability to teleport really weighed on his mind.
"Then go ahead and climb up, the chain will pull me up after," Link promised. Ghirahim nodded, his cheeks had a slight pink hue to them that Link had almost missed. The demon grabbed the chain and began to climb, it was clear he hadn't done so in a very long time as he almost slipped more than once. But in the end Volga pulled him up to the very top and Link finally released the trigger allowing the device to pull him up to the branch. He pressed the release button at his thumb and fell to the platform, there was a third button on the device that would lower him if he ever needed to swing as well. Link stepped up to the stone door and pushed, it slid up and out of the way leaving the next room open to their view.
Link was first to walk inside, it was large room with six pillars and a throne with a suit of black armor on it. A large axe rested against the throne and behind the throne was a blue chest with gold detailing. It had to be the boss key chest but looked unguarded for the most part, it was too easy. Link approached the center of the room but turned when the stone door slammed closed and bars rose from the floor. Ominous, he turned to the throne but the armor still sat there unchanged. Link cautiously approached the throne, still no movement. He moved around to the back of the throne, that's when he felt it, a chill in the air that sank deep into his bones.
"Link, watch out!" Ghirahim yelled. Link rolled to the side avoiding a swing from the large battleaxe, it had been so close he could feel the air of it ruffling his hair. Link turned to face their opponent, the huge suit of armor now had red for eyes and wielded the large battleaxe with an ease even Link couldn't master. Link had to dodge two cross-body swings and a heavy slash that cut into the stone at Link's feet. He knew even one swipe of that blade could take off his arm if he wasn't careful. Ghirahim was rushing to it's backside, while it was distracted and struck but he too had to retreat when the black suit of armor turned and swung at him.
"What is this thing?" Link yelled as the suit blocked one of Volga's spear thrusts and swiped at him. Volga cursed as the blade clipped him, red blood began to spill from the gash.
"Volga, stay away from it's front," Ghirahim warned. "It's a darknut, a powerful warrior once in life but a deadly foe in death. One swing of that axe can cut off any extremity, attack it's back where the armor connects. Once the armor starts to break off it will start moving faster and attack faster as well, so be careful." Link nodded and took the opportunity to strike at the creature's back before back-flipping out of the way of it's swing. Ghirahim struck next and bit of armor shattered off of the darknut, it swung hard and fast. The demon barely got out of range quick enough, a bit of his clothing was torn from the swing and a streak of red appeared on his arm.
Volga thrust his spear at the creature's back with all his might, before leaping up and out of the way of the darknut's swing. Link rushed in and sliced, he attempted to dodge out of the way but the creature was too fast now. He closed his eyes but instead of pain, a hard body slammed into him and they both slid backwards. Link opened his eyes to see ebony skin with a white diamond shape on the right shoulder, he placed his hand on the shoulder of the other male, it was hard like metal.
"Master, this isn't the time to be distracted," the familiar voice even had an almost metallic sound to it. A flash crossed his mind's eye, he was staring a this very same figure, his skin black as night adorned with white lines and diamonds. His eyes were white as was his hair but it wasn't the same, pointed almost. He could feel his rage building, clearly they weren't on good terms. His vision cleared and he looked up, it was the same, Ghirahim was different from how he normally appeared but the same as the vision he had just seen. Was it a vision? It seemed more like a memory from long ago, almost like he had lived that moment. Except then they hadn't been allies as they are now, somehow he knew that, they had been enemies. Ghirahim crossed his arms and blocked the battleaxe, Volga took the opportunity to land another blow on the creature shattering more armor.
"Geez how many strikes can he take?" Link asked.
"One more," Ghirahim replied, grabbing the axe before the darknut could swing it at Volga. Then with a strained voice, he yelled, "Volga, Link now!" Link nodded and stabbed at the Darknut, at the same time that Volga thrust his spear. The creature grunted and clattered to the ground, they had won. Ghirahim released the battleaxe letting it sink into the stone with it's weight. "Next time.. be faster.." Ghirahim huffed, a small grin on his face. Link smiled sheepishly.
"I'll be sure to train harder," he replied, and he meant it. Link would train harder, much harder, who knew how many of these creature's were out there. Plus if they were that fast, he needed to be faster and hopefully he would be soon. Ghirahim's skin began to shift back to the form his recognized, the indents he had seen on the dark form now bled freely but they weren't as bad as Volga's arm. Of course if the warrior was in any pain he didn't show it, Volga was stoic as usual and had already pulled out a cloth to use as a bandage.
"Volga, let me," Link said, he didn't want the dragon knight to struggle with it all on his own. Luckily Volga relented easily, allowing Link to tend to the wound. He quickly pulled out a few extra things from his pack and pressed a clean cloth to the wound, before bandaging it. He then tended to the cuts on Ghirahim, who seemed less-than-pleased about him helping Volga.
"Thank you, master," Ghirahim whispered, when he finally finished wrapping the last wound. The demon wasn't looking at him and that slight pink hue had returned, he wondered if anyone had ever tended to Ghirahim as he did.
"You're welcome," Link whispered back, he loved being able to help others. Yet somehow he enjoyed helping Ghirahim more, still why had they been enemies? He couldn't dwell on that just now though, they had a fairy to save. Link stood and they all headed back to the hall Link had ventured down, this time though they had the means to get up to that ledge. Link shot the clawshot to the branch and allowed Volga to climb up first, then Ghirahim who struggled a bit getting to the top. He allowed the chain to pull him and released to land on the ledge where yet another key door was located.
He began to look up to that other ledge to their left and the branch there as well. Link clawshot his way up leaving Volga and Ghirahim below as he followed that hall to the left and a chest containing a small key. He leapt back down and unlocked the door. Inside there was the Boss key door on the right at the end of the hall and a corridor that led to the left as well. Link followed the corridor and looked around to the right to find another small chest. He dashed forward and opened it to find a hundred rupees.
"Master," Ghirahim began. Link showed Ghirahim the rupee he had just found. "Huh, well I suppose it's time." Link nodded, he held out his hand and summoned the blade before pulling it free. Ghirahim's physical form disappeared into a sea of diamonds that entered the blade. Somehow the blade had more wrappings on it's hilt than usual, however. Link felt the rush of Ghirahim's emotions and even a bit of the pain from his injuries. It was a strange sensation and it made him feel a little guilty for not reacting in time. Link dashed back to the boss key door, once Ghirahim's blade was sheathed and placed the key within before turning it. The doors groaned as though they hadn't been used in many decades, before moving to either side. Link was first to head inside but Volga wasn't far behind, the large clearing was empty and there appeared to be a large crater with a boulder in it's deepest part. It was also littered with broken pillars. It looked like it had once been a grand garden of some kind, that had been left to ruin many years ago. Now it was overgrown and falling apart, Link pulled Ghirahim's dark blade from it's sheath. The door ground closed behind them but somehow there was no monster to face, had they beaten it already? No that couldn't be it, he could feel Ghirahim's consciousness tense within him making him tense in response.
Be on guard, master, Ghirahim's voice inside his head whispered. Link nodded looking all around, straining his ears for any little sound and soon he was rewarded. The rush of wind could be heard, growing louder as time went on. Link spun around looking up only to spot a huge bird-like creature, he dodged as it screeched past. Volga leapt back to one of the walls, his teeth bared as if in pain.
"I-I.. think I'll wait here," Volga said. "I'd only get in your way." Link frowned at that, normally the warrior would eagerly fight just as they had in the Mountain Cavern. What had changed?
"O-okay," Link stammered, he was certain he could handle this huge feathered fiend.
"The mask, chosen hero," the voice was soft and feminine. Link looked around but didn't see the owner of the voice, he clenched his teeth and looked up as the bird dove again. The bird did have some kind of mask on it, the eye pieces glowed a red color. Link looked the whole bird over until he also noticed it's tail. It had something he could clawshot onto, he had a plan as the bird came in using it's wings to pummel Link with wind. He wished he had something to weigh him down but hoped it wouldn't matter. He pulled out the clawshot and shot the claw out, it latched onto the tail of the creature and he pulled himself to it. The bird screeched flapping a few times before they fell to the ground slamming hard.
Link shook himself and stood running to the birds mask and slicing a few time breaking a piece off. It screeched and stood up flapping back up into the air. He repeated the action using the clawshot as it tried to buffet him with wind and slicing at the mask. It changed it's style a bit but Link was able to use the clawshot to get to higher ground and then clawshot to the bird. Breaking off another bit of the mask, after two times of that it landed and decided to attack while on the ground. It slammed it's beak downward forcing Link to dodge and then pulled back up. It puffed up taking in air, Link was sure he didn't want to know what it was getting ready to do. Link charged up the dark energies of the sword, he wanted to finish this before it attacked next.
Now, Link finished it! Ghirahim's voice yelled in his head. Link let loose a yell as the bird leaned forward, releasing the sword's energy shattering the mask. The bird stopped, it stared at Link briefly before shaking it's head trilling sweetly. With a flap of it's wings, it flew off and away, Link looked back to where the mask had fallen but in it's place was a heart container. Link grinned summoning the diamond at the tip of the sword before returning it, and Ghirahim, back to normal. "Well that was anticlimactic, disappointing really." Link sighed, of course Ghirahim would think so but who had to do all the fighting? Link smiled as the demon walked over to one of the fallen pillars easily leaping over it to the side of the crater. "Hmm, this is apparently supposed to be the fairy's fountain." Link walked over and felt the ground, it was moist. He then looked at the boulder.
"Stand back," He warned pulling out a bomb and throwing it at the boulder, before taking cover. Ghirahim and Volga too took cover as well, BOOM! Link stood up to see the boulder was now gone and water was filling the crater. The water didn't look like normal water, it looked similar to the other fairy fountain's water. It sparkled with an inner power, almost as though it were imbued with the Great Fairy's magic. A familiar laugh filled the surrounding area, and the fairy rose up from the now filled fountain and the previously unseen torches lite with a green fire.
"Thank you champion," She said. "You saved my precious friend and I from a terrible evil this day, I shall reward you for your great deed. Please take this, Farore's Wind, may it help you in your journey." She spread her arms out wide and a light appeared between them. Link watched it as it came down and entered the slot that was yet unoccupied. Now he had three magic spells, he grinned. Link turned to show Ghirahim and Volga, who smiled and nodded. "I have one more request of you, champion," she said, he turned back to face the great fairy. "Please use that door, take the path to the ruins of the Temple of Time there you will find the Master Sword. Use that mystical blade and defeat the evil that threatens this land, my dear friend had told me about the great dark clouds that had blanketed the land spreading out from the castle. Please, champion, save the land of Hyrule."
"I will," Link replied and simply turned toward the door to his left, now the door they had come through was behind him and to the left but he knew he would need the Master Sword. So he headed toward the door that led to the ruins of the Temple of Time.
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*intercept's* Hey guys another long chappie and oh.. cliffhanger? Oh my, anyway I wanted to give a bit of a cliffy here and also it has taken me days off and on to finish this. Holy, this one was a doozy, luckily I drew out the map of this before I wrote it but geez.. keeping track of everything going on.. then there was the puzzle, plus it's a labyrinth. Well a maze more or less and not an exciting one either. And it had three floors or rather three different levels that small key at the end? That was on the third level, so was the switch on the ledge. Anyway hope you guys enjoyed and look forward to the next bit. It might be a bit shorter because I want to just have a few small things in it and not some long run on chappie sorry guys but from here on out there will be some changes, not a lot just some. But there will be progress and I hope it will be easier to write, hehe, prolly not but I can always hope, hehe!
Me: Volga wth was that about earlier?
Volga: What was what about?
Me: first that bit with Ghirahim.. now the boss bit? Are you scared of birds?
Volga: NO! It was my arm.. it hurts..
Ghirahim: Ca-CAW!
Volga: Ahh!
Me & Ghirahim: *laughs*
Volga: Shut up!
Isn't this exciting? Are you guys excited? 'Cause I'm excited, I've never been so excited, well there was that one time.. ..and I went *gasp* But I mean, really, who can top that?