So I've realized that it might be kinda confusing for you all to read my writing. To help clarify whats going on, I've decided that Link's thoughts will be in bold and will be italicized. Thanks for reading this note and I hope you enjoy the chapter.


Pushing himself off the ground, Ganondorf drew his sword. "I've waited for hundreds of years for my revenge on this world, and your puny goddesses send another boy. You may wear his clothes, but you are nothing more than shadow of what I have dealt with in the past. Face me alone boy, and I'll allow you to die quickly." Ganondorf yelled to me from across the field.

"Link, don't fight him on your own. You'll get yourself killed." Zelda pleaded as the Hero dismounted Epona. Link looked at the princess over his shoulder for what could very well be the last time. "Everyone dies eventually your highness. Whether it be by the sword of my enemies or time itself, I will one day leave this world. If today is the is day the goddesses decide that I must go, then I'll make sure that Ganondorf goes with me."

As Link came to a halt in front of the Ganondorf, a barrier formed around the two combatants and the king of evil let out a thundering laugh. "You are a fool for thinking that you can defeat me. I have fought and killed thousands of so called Heroes over the centuries, boy. Your death will just be another moment in time that no one will remember. Besides, there's no better way of destroying hope than to kill a savior."

Without any warning, Ganondorf charged. Link barely managed to dive out of the way as Ganondorf's sword cleaved the air where he'd been standing only a moment ago. Using the momentum, Link rolled behind Ganondorf to perform a back slice, only to be kicked in the side. Pain arched through Link's ribs as he shakily rose to his feet. Once at safe distance, Link gingerly pressed a hand to his left side drew it away with hiss.

Damn it, those are definitely broken. He's a lot stronger than I expected, not to mention a much more experienced fighter. It looks like I'm gonna have to be careful with him.

"What's the matter Hero, have I already scared the courage out of you, or are just unwilling to fight someone that can beat you?" Ganondorf sneered.

Link fell for the bait and rushed forward in a fit of rage. Their swords clashed against one another, lighting up the night sky like bolts of lightning dancing among the clouds. Link managed to keep on fight Ganondorf well into the night. At times one would seem to gain the upper hand, but only to then be pushed back into defense. As the hands of time continued along their eternal track, Link slowly began to lose ground. The hero was used to using his superior speed and agility to defeat his opponents, but with several busted ribs, Link was forced to take the brunt of Ganondorf's attack. While the Goddesses had blessed Link with their powers and had provided him with the Master Sword, the rest of his gear wasn't designed to be used against such strong opponent. Every time Link raised his shield to block one of Ganondorf's sword strikes, the metal would warp a little further.

This isn't good. My shield can't take much more of this. Another solid blow and it will just be a heavy piece of medal… That's it!

Link quickly cut the strap of leather that held the shield to his arm, leaving it hanging from his hand. Ganondorf swung the his blade in a wide horizontal arc in order to shatter the Hero's battered shield, only to be met with no resistance. Link had ducked under the blade instead of trying to block it. Winding back his arm, Link threw his shield at the King of Thieves with all of his strength. Caught by surprise, Ganondorf had no time to process what was going on before the shield crashed into his breastplate.

The Hylian Shield shattered on impact, causing the Gerudo to backpedal in order to stay on his feat. Seizing the moment, link rushed forward swung upward at Ganondorf with the Master Sword in both hands. In an instant, Ganondorf went from seemingly vulnerable to well prepared for the assault. As the two swords met in a lock, Link realised that he had fallen for Ganondorf's ploy. Backed by the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf slowly forced Link to his knees. Sweat rolled down the Hero's face as he struggled to keep his sword raised.

"I see the fear in your eyes, Hero. It's the same fear that this kingdoms pathetic army is consumed by. The same fear that lies under the surface of every person in this kingdom. The same fear that your late friend showed in her final moments. You are a disgrace to the goddesses, unworthy of the gift that you bear. When your country needed a hero, they sent a boy that was afraid. So tell me boy, shall I kill you now while you're on your knees or do you wish to go with dignity on your feet?" Ganondorf snarled. The hero's eyes widened as he recalled upon the words of an old friend.

A sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage. You must use your courage to seek power… and find it you must. Only then will you become the hero for whom this world dispairs.

As Link come back to the present and is greeted by the tip of Ganondorf's sword directly in front of his face. "Do not anger me boy, for I can make your death far more painful. So I'll ask you one more time; Will you die on your feet or on your knees?" the Demon King spat.

The hero closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. Sheathing his sword, Link slowly rose to his feet, his hands dangling at his sides in a sign of defeat. "All right Ganondorf, you win. Kill me while I'm still able to stand. At least that way I won't be remembered as the man who kneeled before the enemy."

"Hmmph. Courageous till the end. How predictable for one of Farore's pawns." Ganondorf mocked as he rose his sword to finish Link off. Using both hands, the king of evil brought his blade down in front of him with all of his strength, only for it to be met with no resistance.

Link twisted around the death blow, using his momentum to draw the Master Sword and smash it into Ganondorf's breastplate, sending him flying onto his back in a daze. Not wasting any time, Link jumped over Ganondorf's stomach and used all of his weight to send the Master Sword into the Demon King. Ganondorf's mouth parted to release a long drawn out scream of agony. The barrier that contained the battle ground shatters to the sound of his cry. Once the wind from the nearby gorge is the only thing that can be heard again, Link steps of off the Ganondorf. As he reaches forward to retrieve the Master Sword when he hears a grunting sound. The hero can only stare in shock as the wielder of power shakily rises to his feet, the Master Sword buried hilt deep into his chest.

"Don't think it ends here…" Ganondorf gasps. He clenches his jaw shut as his face contorts into a look of pure agony. "The history of light and shadow will be written in blood!"

As soon as the words leaves his lips, the golden triangles on the back of his hand fade from existence and his eyes roll into the back of his head.


"... I think I'm going to go in for the night Rusl." the young hero yawned.

"Oh of course. Sorry for keeping you up Link." Rusl apologises as he gets up and walks to the front door. Opening the front door, Rusl looks back at Link and smiles. "You did the right thing by sharing your troubles. "If you ever need someone to talk to, I'll be there." Rusl closed the door without another word, leaving Link alone with his own troubling thoughts.