~Your POV~
I cried, my eyes blindfolded, but I could still know what was around me, with my ears. There was the same clicking noise and 'Is that...wind?'. Then suddenly the thing, that held me trapped, released me, making me fall on my knees and hands. Then I saw a flash and I shielded my eyes from the sudden light and I got used to it.
I looked around me: I was in a forest and around me were a dozen of puppets, turning their head to the side, making those horrifying noises. I screamed loudly, backing away against a wall, I then heard a creepy giggle coming from above me.
The person descended and bowed, all the puppets getting somewhere I didn't know.
"W-Where am I? Who are you?!" I asked, shaking with fear.
"I'm Skull kid" it giggled again, taking a step towards my shivering form. "And you're in the Sacred Grove, my dear (Y/N)~"
"How do you know my name?!" I asked loudly, getting up and clenching my fists. Skull kid stepped back and grabbed his horn.
"I'd be careful if I were you, dear. If I blow in this, my dear puppets will get here, and I know how MUCH you love them~"
He grinned from ear to ear and I shivered, then asked with a quiet voice, with an angry tone.
"What do you want from me?" I asked, glaring daggers at him.
"I don't need anything from you, I just want to play with the guy you were earlier-"
"So it's YOU who were watching me all this time?! I knew I felt someone watching me! WHY, you freak?!" Skull kid made an angry face and put his horn to his lips, blowing into it. My eyes widened and I drew out...my bow 'DAMMIT, I just KNEW I had to have an other weapon than this...' The puppets were now surrounding me, and I had to run for my life, shooting some of them that were on my way.
I couldn't stop running, panting as tears slid down my cheeks 'Why? Why me? What have I done to deserve this?!' I kept asking myself those unanswerable questions but sometimes I could ask myself 'Would Link come to save me? Would he save the world without me?' or sometimes, when I NEARLY gave up, thinking 'I love you Link, please forgive me.'
But I kept running, getting lost into those woods, all alone, except a creepy boy and his puppets.
I stopped to look around me and saw a clearing at my left and went through it. When I was at the center, I heard a sort of whooshing sound, coming from behind me. I turned around abruptly and saw a wall, blocking the way back!
"NO!" I shouted, rushing to it and punching the wall. "NO! Let me out! Whoever you are! Please!" I then heard a giggle, which was coming from the other side of the clearing.
I slowly turned around, fear evident on my pale face. That's when I saw him: a guy, with a big bag on he's back, with lots of masks (yes, the masks' merchant from Majora's Mask).
"You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" He said, grinning from ear to ear.
"W-What do you mean? Who are you? Don't you know it's dangerous to be in those woods? Especially with these freakin' puppets..." I walked to him, still unsure on trusting him or not. He chuckled again.
"Oh, I'm only here for business, and I'm actually resting. But it seems that you are trapped, my dear." He chuckled again. 'Goddesses, could he stop doing that? It's disturbing.' I thought.
"It's only disturbing for the ones who are afraid." I widened my eyes. 'Wait...He can read my thoughts?!'
"Yes, I can and you can't keep anything from me." He chuckled darkly, making me flinch. I quickly regained my composure.
"Yes, as you can see" I gestured behind me, to the way which used to be there "My way back doesn't exist anymore. Do you know, perhaps, an other way out of here?" I asked, trying to keep being calm.
"No, I don't know any other way, and you can see around you that it's a dead-end. But enough talking, I need to go and you need to sleep." I was about to ask him about what he was implying until I felt light-headed, my surroundings blurring.
"Wha-" And I collapsed on the ground, unconscious.
I slowly woke up, my muscles sore from running in the forest and arms as well, after lots of shooting arrows. I tried to stretch, but couldn't move my limps. I shot open my eyes, recognizing the woods I was in. I was also lying on a sort of pedestal. But then I felt my eyes closing against my will and everything turned black. 'Please...someone...Link...help me.' I fainted, my energy being drawn out of my frail being.
~Link's POV~
After (Y/N) had been kidnapped, I finished the dungeon and killed Diababa, the Twilit Parasite, getting one of the three fused shadows that Midna asked me to get for her , then went to the Eldin Province, where I saw Colin, Malo, Talo and Beth again, but not Ilia. I went into the Goron Mines and defeated Fyrus, the Twilit Igniter, and again getting the second fused shadow.
When we went to Lanayru Province, I smelled, as I was a wolf, Iria's scent and ran to Castle Town, following the perfume, then I saw her in an inn with other people and there was also a Zora child laid on a table.
I was glad that I found Ilia, but could only have the light back to help her. After that event, I, with Midna on my back, went towards Lanayru province. We retrieved the light of the spirit then went to Castle Town again, to go save the prince of the zoras, since her mother, the Queen Rutela (it sounds like Ruto, the princess of the zoras in Ocarina of Time...) asked me to save him and put him in the hands of someone who can be trusted. I went to the tavern, but Ilia couldn't even remember me and I felt really guilty, telling myself that it was my fault if she was in this state. We, Telma, who was the inn keeper; Ilia; the zora and I, with Midna in my shadow, went to Kakariko village, with lots of monsters on our way. But we got there before the death of the zora child. The Queen thanked us and gave me an armour to go in the water. With that we headed to the temple where we fought Morepheel the Twilit Aquatic.
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When we arrived to the light spirit's spring, I turned and there were a figure standing right behind me, they were wearing a mask which looked like a chameleon. And Midna seemed to know this person: his name was Zant.
He took the light from the spirit, changing me into a wolf and grabbed Midna by a power and took the Fused Shadows that I managed to take from the Twilight creatures.
"Did you honestly mean to take an ancient and withered power like this and turn it against me? You are a foolish traitor, Midna. Why do you defy your king?" He said, and Midna replied.
"My KING? You, who do nothing but abuse the magic of your tribe? You must be joking!"
"How dare you?! Are you implying that my power is...our old magic? Now THAT is a joke!" Then he sent Midna to the ground violently. "This power is granted to me by my god! It is the magic of the King of Twilight, and you WILL respect it!" Then I launched at Zant who was going to throw at her, but it affected me instead. I felt something entering my skull while I heard Midna's voice, trying to calm me down or tell me to stay with her. And I fell into unconsciousness.
When I woke up, I was in Hyrule Field, then I heard a pant, which was coming from my back, I turned my head to see what it was and saw Midna, who was not in her usual state, she looked like she was dying. Then I heard a voice, it was Lanayru's. "Link, hero chosen by the goddesses...Go to the princess locked away in the castle. That princess holds the key that can unlock you from your shadow form..."
And with that, I started to run to Castle Town, knowing that there's a way to the tower, where I and (Y/N) met the princess Zelda 'Focus Link, it's not the time to think of (Y/N).' I ran through Hyrule Field, to Castle Town, avoiding the bulbins and deku babas along the way.
When I was where I wanted to be, inside the citadel, I went to Telma's Inn and TRIED to come in, but I got kicked out. "...Link...H-Hurry...Hurry...to...Zelda..." Midna said and I went near the stairs but the voice of an animal stopped me.
"You there!"A cat jumped down from a window. "You're Link, correct?" I nodded and it went over me. "Mmm, yes, I thought so. You could just tell, you know. I'm Louise. Do you remember meeting me in the shop before? Though I don't think we were properly introduced... In any case, I must tell you, I'm a bit puzzled as to why you look like that. Really, dear, you can't blame the humans for tossing you out, the way you look." And she finally noticed Midna on my back. "Oh...Another patient? You certainly are a curious sort..."
"...Plea...Please...Princess...Z-Zelda..." Midna said, and I looked at her, deeply worried about her state. Louise looked at the ground then went near a few boxes.
"This way! Here, get through the window. The attic is connected to the castle's waterway. It's an old waterway though...so it could be a rough trip. Well... I suppose all that's left to do is make sure that the humans don't notice you." With that she went near the entrance of the inn.
I saw a box and pushed it to the others, making stairs to climb up to the window. When I entered, I saw ropes and vases, so I walked on the ropes, trying not to fall or make the jars fall or break. There were people in the inn, so I listened to them, trying to gather some information, but there was none, not even on (Y/N), which I really hoped they would say something on where she was.
I entered a sort of entrance and arrived in a room full of gold and I saw a floating lantern, which was glowing a light blue. I used my senses to see what it was: It was an Imp Poe, it was carrying a scythe and it looked like a doll. I killed it and took out its soul, then I went near the golden guy who was sitting in a sort of throne.
"Oh...Th-Thanks for beating the ghost. Can I call you...doggie? I'm Jovani. I...became consumed by greed long ago, and sold my soul to a dark creature that did this to me... I can't move...I can't go see my girlfriend...My pet cat Gengle is frozen on my head...I don't think I could be more miserable... I have to ask you a favour doggie...Can you find and defeat the 20 ghosts that lurk in the dark for me? I think if you can free the pieces of my soul from the ghosts that hold them, I'll be free... Oh, but it's raining out now, so I don't think you can go outside directly. I'll open the door to the underground waterway for you..." Then a chest opened, being the way to the underground. "Once the rain stops, you can come back in here by digging around the front wall where the cats gather...Understand, doggie?"
He finished and I sighed internally 'I have to deal with so much things...' I thought as I made my way to the new opening, then I jumped in it, landing in water and being swept away by the current. Once I landed, I had to kill a rat before pulling a lever, opening a gate. I fell into the water (again) and arrived in a huge room, with skulltulas and skulls. The place looked like a piece of dungeon or basement of the castle.
I killed both of the big spiders and burned a spider web, which was blocking the way. I entered a huge room (again), with fallen columns and a few bats. I climbed up on the columns and killed the two bulbins and dig in the ground, where the rock seemed to be dirt.
Midna was still on my back, panting and mumbling things. I really was afraid of something happening to her, so I tried to make the way the most short as possible.
We arrived at the stairs we climbed when we were in Hyrule Castle for the first time. I climbed them, walking on the ropes and pushing my enemies out of my way. I arrived outside, under the rain and made my way towards the tower, where Princess Zelda should be.
I found my way to it and ran into the room but no-one was by the window. I felt Midna falling from my back and I looked at her, hoping for something. Then I saw a hand touching her cheek and I looked up to see Zelda, with her hood up.
"Please...Please tell me...How do we break...the curse on this one?" Midna said, holding her white hand up, which Zelda took in both of her hands, looking down at Midna. "This...is the one...You need him...to save your world! That's why...Princess...Please...You must help Link..." I kept looking down at my dying friend as the Princess held out her left hand, her Triforce glowing when it neared my head, where the thing Zant put in my head.
"What binds him is a different magic than what transformed him when he first passed the curtain of twilight. It is an evil power." I looked up at Zelda. "Our world is one of balance...Just as there is light to drive away darkness, so, too, is there benevolence to banish evil. Head to the sacred grove that lies deep within the land guarded by the spirit Faron. There you will find the blade of evil's bane that was crafted of the wisdom of the ancient sages...the Master Sword. The Master Sword is a sacred blade that evil can never touch. Evil cloaks you like a dark veil...and only that blade is the only thing that can cleave it. Link...Hero sent by the goddesses... Like you, I have been granted special powers by the goddesses..." Zelda showed me her left hand and the symbol on the back of it glowed.
"Fine...Link...You can...You can get to the woods...on your own, right?" Midna said "Princess...I have one last request...Can you tell him...where to find the Mirror of Twilight?" There was silence just a few seconds.
"Midna...I believe I understand now just who and what you are...Despite your mortal injuries, you act in our stead...These dark times are the result of our deeds, yet it is you who have reaped the penalty. Accept this now, Midna. I pass it to you..."
And then Zelda grabbed Midna's hand, in both of hers, and used her power to cure my friend. She floated, surprised "No! Link! STOP HER!" she commanded, but it was too late: Zelda had gave all her power and disappeared into thin air.
Midna landed on her feet, healed and alive. She stared at where Zelda was and looked away after a moment. "We go back, Link! Back to Faron Woods!" She then did a back flip, landing on my back and I headed to the door. "Zelda...I've taken all that you had to give...though I did not want it."
Midna teleported me to the entrance of Castle Town and we took off to Faron province. But suddenly, a big 'flash' was heard and I turned around, seeing that the whole castle had been locked into some sort of prison, which was glowing a dark yellow, almost orange.
I didn't know why, but I knew that someone evil had took over the castle, because of Zelda's protection missing. I looked at Midna, who were looking at the ground. 'I'll ask her about it...' I thought as she tapped gently her heels on my sides. I ran to Faron Woods, hoping that (Y/N) would be there, or maybe have some informations on where she was.
~YOUR POV~
I was floating, everything around me was dark. I turned my head to the side 'This place is strange, yet comforting...' I thought, then suddenly a light came above me: it appeared to be a light blue ball with little wings.
It made a dinging sound "Hello! My name is Navi! Listen (Y/N), I don't have much time so you have to believe everything I tell you! It's only the truth." She told me about the past versions of the Hero of Time, how the last one saved Hyrule from Ganondorf, the final duel was centuries ago, but with each Heroes of Time, there was the Hero of Void to help them through their quest. (you see the image of the Triforce? yours is the one upside-down).
"Since Link is the one who carries the Triforce of Courage, you have the Triforce of Void. In a part of the Sacred Grove, where you fell unconscious, there is the Master Bow (I know, it's a shitty name, but deal with it, I couldn't find any other.) Even if your quest isn't the same as the Hero's, you will still be by his side. Now, do you have any questions ?"
I took all the informations in, nodding. Then I finally found my voice back. "What is it?"
"Hm? What?"
"My quest, what is it?" I asked Navi.
"You will help the Hero to save Hyrule from an evil power but sometimes your paths will be separated."
"...What do you mean by that?"
"You need some weapons and skills to go through the temples. And Link has other weapons which he gained in other temples...after you were kidnapped..."
I nodded slowly, understanding. Navi continued. "Also, you can transform in your beast form in the light, since Midna has this ability now."
"Talking about Midna, are you going to accompany me through my quest? Since Link has the imp."
"Yes, don't worry about it, (Y/N), I will be with you when you will wake up."
I nodded again, smiling lightly, then I felt my eyes slowly closing. "Looks like you're waking up, alright then! See you in a few minutes!"
And with that I woke up, still on the sort of pedestal. I sat up and put my hands on my head, feeling drowsy. "Hey!" I snapped my head up to the voice and saw the little blue fairy.
"Hey Navi, nice to see you again!" I smiled and looked around, taking in my surroundings: I was in a clearing with trees around it, the sunlight breaking through the leaves, there were a few fallen columns and broken walls, like if it was a dungeon or castle before.
Navi bumped against my head, trying to get my attention.
"(Y/N)! Remember what I said! You have to find the Bow! Take the way in the right!"
I nodded, jumping down the thing I was on and ran where Navi told me to go. Then I entered an area with stones gathered everywhere and saw an ebony bow with obsidian parts on it. I slowly walked to it, eyes wide 'So beautiful...', and when I grabbed it, everything went dark.
I saw in the distance two figures: one had (h/l) (h/c) hair and the other had short blondish hair. They were walking hand in hand, the other ones holding a weapon: A bow and a sword. Then I blinked, being back in the woods.
I looked down at the bow and realized something. 'The two figures in my vision! It was me and Link! It can't be!' I looked at the sky, hands coming to your mouth. I was smiling widely then Navi called me out of my reverie.
I took the arrows that were with the bow and made my way towards the exit of the Sacred Grove. I walked, following the fairy, looking around me, marvelling about the place and its beauty.
When I arrived near a stone, with the Triforce sign on it, I heard someone calling me. Tears filled my eyes as I recognized that voice, the one I wanted the most to hear: Link's.
I turned around and ran to him, colliding him into a tight hug. I cried on his shoulder as he whispered sweet nothings in my ear. Then I muttered something in his chest and he looked down at me.
"...(Y/N)...Can you repeat, please?" I looked up at him, staring into his wonderful eyes with my (E/C) ones. Without saying anything, I pulled him down, kissing him softly, yet desperately. It took a second for Link to realize what was happening before he put his hands on my waist, kissing me back.
When we both needed something called air, we pulled away, panting softly then put my forehead against his, smiling softly. "I love you Link."
"I love you too (Y/N)."
END OF CHAPTER 4
