Last Time
"Link! Don't worry I'll get you!" Sheik called to me, "It's not like this spazz will help in any way." I struggled against the binds as it flew me away from the Village. It took me to the grave yard and threw me hard onto the ground. As I was falling I watched as Sheik and Dark Link ran towards the grave yard.
I let out a deafening scream as my back hit the hard stone of the Graveyard. I heard a sickening crack and my arm hurt, head and foot hurt. I vision began to get blurry. I stared off to the right to see a blue figure and a black one running towards me. I propped myself on my elbows and touched my head. I looked at my hand and noticed a dark red liquid trickling down my arm.
"LINK!" I heard one of them call. That was the last thing I saw and heard before everything went black.
Sheiks POV
The Shadow and I ran towards the Grave Yard as the horrid monster took Link. I watched as he struggled against his binds, yet he seemed oddly calm for some one who might die. I heard the man behind me trip over his feet a couple of times but managed to catch myself, for I didn't hear a thud. I listened as the foul thing behind me coughed, gasping for air. Running isn't that hard, dimwit. I stole a glance back to see he was still running with me.
I pushed pass people and animals trying to get to the Grave Yard as fast as possible, narrowly avoiding cucco's for I don't want MORE trouble. I heard a piercing scream and stopped dead in my tracks abruptly, causing the shadow to bump into my back
"Hey! Watch out! Why'd you fucking stop?!"
I cringed at his irritating voice and the disgusting the touch of the monster but shrugged it off for now is not the time for that. We both looked up at the cloud of dust simultaneously and saw that it was empty. No sign of Link.
"Shit." I whispered to myself. I broke off in a sprint yet again and the shadow struggled to keep up. We both entered the Grave Yard to find Link propped up on his elbows admiring a streak of blood coming down his toned arms, staining his tunic and body.
"LINK!" I yelled out to him. Link sent a calm, worry free look at us before dropping on the ground entirely.
"It's okay Link. You'll be fine." I whispered more to myself then Link, as I carefully moved Link's arm to rest upon the ground.
"Shadow, make yourself useful and get me some gauze so I can tend to Link's wound."
"You can't tell me what to do Sheikah." he spit back at me. I growled and dug into my own pouch. I searched through it and took out a knife. I flipped it around in my fingers and sent him a death glare.
"Fine. Don't do it for me then, but for your light. Want him to die? No? Didn't think so. Now go before he looses too much blood. Hylians need that you know." I felt around his arm and noticed his right shoulder was broken. I cut open the right side of his shirt freeing his arm. I heard the shadow run away, and thanked the goddesses that he decided to cooperate. I took off Link's entire shirt, making sure not to harm Link in any way.
I folded the green, cut up tunic into a neat square and placed it under Link's head. This will act as a cushion for his injury and will also suck up some of the freely spilling blood. I ran my hand down his chest to feel for broken ribs and didn't find any... but his chest feels nice. I shook my head and checked his legs. His left leg was twisted, but not broken; an easy fix.
I moved the foot around trying to put it back to normal when the shadow returned with an armful of gauze. He gazed down at the half exposed body of Link and raised an eyebrow.
"His shoulder is broken. It would hurt him if I took his shirt off so I cut it off," I answered his unspoken question, "Luckily the excess was used for his injured head, and not wasted." He stayed silent but knelt down next to me. I finally twisted the ankle back to it's normal position and placed my fingers on his foot. I closed my eyes and called on the Sheikah power to heal the injury. As the blue power was surging throughout his foot, mending the broken muscles and tissue, I moved up to his shoulder again.
"What can I do?" The shadow asked. I let out an irritated sigh and looked at him. He looked exactly like Link except for coloring differences. His red eyes were similar to mine yet my red eyes represented love and friendship while his hatred and blood. This is of course an opinion but since he is a monster created by Ganondorf, I feel it fits this shadow beast well.
"There's nothing a worthless shadow like you can do. So, thank you for the gauze but I'll take care of him now."
"Look here, Sheikah. I may be a shadow, but I can help Link and I will."
"And what? Are you planning on killing him in the process." I grabbed the gauze and began wrapping it around Link's shoulder gently. I watched his passed out expression to make sure he isn't in any pain. His eye lashes were long and dark and they gently brushed his high cheeks bones. It must be a crime to be as handsome as Link.
"I don't want to kill him. He helped me and now I want to help him." He grabbed the gauze out of my hand and continued wrapping his arm. I rolled my eyes and moved up to his head. I brushed the golden hair out of Link's eyes and traced a finger down his face. I noticed the shadow wince in the corner of my eye and but he continued to wrap Link's shoulder. I dug my hands into Link's scalp and called on the Sheikah power yet again. I worked to fix any cracks in Link's skull and to stop the bleeding. I toyed with his hair until the shadow threw the gauze down and abruptly turned to me.
"Must you molest his hair?"
"Molest? My, my, Shadow that's a strong word. I am merely mending any cracks in his skull. Must you judge?" I replied as the last of my power seeped out of me and into Link's body.
"Why do you talk so damn formal. We are not in the presence of the goddess or anything." he grumbled more to himself then to me. I rolled my eyes and moved my hands away from Link.
"and must you use such foul language? I may not be in the presence of the goddess, but who knows what child and/or important person may be lurking near by." I hated this shadow. The way he talked to me as if I was just another person. I am most certainly not! I am a member of the Sheikah and the protector of Princess Zelda. I have powers so powerful that the shadow would be dead in seconds. I am the assistant of the all might Impa.
Link began to stir from underneath me and I looked down at his face. His eyes slowly peeled open revealing two beautiful bright blue eyes. He blinked a couple of times coating the blue orbs with a shiny substance making them even more breathtaking. His pupils were huge but instantly turned tiny as he focused on me and the shadow
"Sheik?" He asked. His face winced a little and he shut his eyes for a quick moment.
"Does it hurt?" I asked calmly.
"Kind of."
"Can you walk?" the shadow said ruining this perfect moment for me.
"I don't think so. Dark, can you help me?" I winced at that blow. He wanted... Dark... to help him and not me. I glared at Dark who's mouth twitched into a smirk. He crouched down and grabbed Link gently behind his knee's and in the middle of his back. He picked him up bridal style and winked at me. I growled silently and walked up to Link.
"Let's take you inside. We need to be in a clean environment in order to cleanse your wounds. Don't want them to get infected." I said calmly trying not to show my bad side to Link. He smiled warmly at me and all my anger melted away. We started to walk towards the Inn when Link popped a question.
"How badly am I injured?"
"I expected worse. All you have is a twisted ankle and a broken shoulder blade. This will limit your movement when it comes to walking or running and basically anything you do with your right arm."
"Oh." he sounded sad, yet relieved.
"Oh! And Um, Sheik. What... happened, to the village." Link asked scared. Was he... scared of me? Or was he scared of the answer I am about to give him?
"The cloud of dust all of us encountered was a beast haunting this part of Hyrule. It escaped it's dwelling in the well. Impa, my leader, will most likely be sent to the Shadow Temple to protect village and keep the beast from escaping and terrorizing the village and it's people. Though Impa is no Hero,like yourself, so your next destination is the Shadow Temple so you can defeat that beast. Problem is... now you are injured." I shrugged my shoulders.
"Well I can still fight. I am left handed and my right hand was injur-"
"Fighting of any sort will damage you."
"But like you said earlier, I need to go to the temple and help Impa."
"That doesn't mean you have to put yourself through danger. You are NOT going now for you need a LEAST 1 night to heal your arm. I will supply you with potions and my own magic to heal you as quickly as possible." I smiled at him though you can't really tell due to my shawl. Link nodded his head slowly and bit his lip. Oh Goddess.
We neared the Inn and I opened the door for the two twins. We walked in and Dark Link led us up to their room. I walked in and found that they both shared a bed. I felt my blood boil within me but kept my cool. I opened up the bathroom door and Dark Link gently put Link down on top of the closed Toilet seat. He got back up, cracked his back and leaned against the bathroom wall.
"Alright, let me help you get cleaned." I bent down in front of Link and took his boots off, kind of like how a mother would to a little child.
The bathroom was pretty cheap, but looked appealing. The tiles were a rose color and the walls a dark crimson. There were two sinks, a toilet, and a large bathtub. The mirrors were oval shaped and placed in front of the 2 sinks.
"Link, May you please try walking?"
Link nodded his head and stood up. He wobbled a bit and took a step with his left foot. He sighed and took another step on his injured right leg. He gasped and stumbled forward. Luckily I was standing near, and caught his fall. He held on tightly to my clothing and I gently placed him down on his knee's
"I'm sorry," Link apologized. He looked down at the carpet and tilted his face to look at me.
"You're apologizing for falling?" I chuckled.
"Yeah," Link laughed along with me, "I guess I am." I smiled inwardly at his innocence and led him to the seat again. He sat down and sighed. He took his right arm and gently grazed the soft skin on his left arm. There was a dried river of blood on his arm, coming from the top of his head and reaching the tips of his fingers. The back of his head and hair was also covered in blood as well as dirt from the Grave Yard. His back wasn't any better either.
I walked over to the bathtub and started putting in warm water. As the water flowed, I put in soap, and bubbles began to form. I smiled and looked back over to Link who shifted uncomfortably. He quickly glanced over at Dark and then back down at his toes which curled inward.
"Dark Link, may you please leave? Link would like to bathe." I said calmly and turned around. I touched the water to make sure it isn't too hot but not cold. It was perfectly warm.
"And you can stay?" Dark Link asked with displeasure.
"Sheiks... seen me naked before. He was the one to explain all the changes I have gone through so I'm not nervous... but you on the other hand..." Link face turned a cute shade uf pink and he bowed his head lower. His hair covered his face eyes and his ears pointed down like a sad little puppy.
Dark's ears twitched down as well, he snorted and walked out of the bathroom. I heard him whisper under his breathe 'Stupid Sheikah." before shutting the door behind him. I smirked inwardly at my victory and looked over at Link who let out a sigh of relief. I turned the crank and the water stopped pouring in. I turned around and waved my hand to signal that I'm not looking. Goddess knows I want to, but if I want Link to love me he needs to trust me.
I heard shuffling and then a small splash of water. I turned back around to see Link sitting in the bathtub. I bit my lip from underneath my shawl and walked over. I knelt down next to him and took a cup. I filled the cup up with the warm bubbly water and turned him around. His skin felt so warm and wet...Oh goddess. I spilled the water over his tinted red hair and rinsed it out, returning it back to it's golden color. I took the shampoo bottle and covered his entire hair with it. I spiked up his golden hair and laughed.
"Sheik what are you doing?"
"Oh nothing," I giggled which was beyond my normal behavior, "just playing with your hair. Rinse." Link's face turned red and then he dunked his head under water. He came back up and water droplets dripped down his toned chest and shoulders.
Dark's POV
I listened to the two boys giggling in the bathroom. I heard splashing of water and small talk. I couldn't hear WHAT they were talking about but I was interested. I sat down on our bed and looked out the window. I shivered at the cold afternoon breeze and stood up. I walked over to the window and was about to close it when a blue orb flew in.
"I'm back! I'm sorry I left! I'm back! Hi! LINK! Oh it's you..."
"Link was worried about you." I shrugged my shoulders. I closed the window and sat back down on the bed.
"Where is Link?" the fairy asked.
"Taking a bath with Sheik." I ground my teeth together. He isn't comfortable around me? Well... I can't really blame him. I only knew him for like a week or so.
"Uh..." My eyes widened as Navi turned a pink color instead of her regular blue. I didn't know they could do that...
"There was a monster In the village, yada yada yada, Link got hurt; broke his shoulder."
"That's why I shouldn't leave! He just can't take care of himself without me! He's such a child! I mean.. yes, he is an adult but he still acts like a little boy! He just doesn't know how to take care of himself! Link! I'll save you! Wait a minute he's taking a bath. Wait! With Sheik?! He can't even cleanse himself?! What is wr-"
Just then Sheik came out with Link's arm draped over his shoulder. He was wearing his tights and one boot. His right leg was wrapped in a cloth and so was his exposed shoulder. He was still shirtless; His shirt was cut up so why did I expect him to wear it?
Sheik took him over to the bed and set him down. His leg slightly glowed blue, as did his shoulder and his hair slightly. I raised my eyebrow at Sheik who returned the glare with a nod.
"The blue magic will heal his injuries faster. He will need to be as healthy as he can at this state in order to stop the monster." Sheik said while walking over to the brown pouch on the green chair. He grabbed it and dug inside. He pulled out a green tunic that Link and I bought earlier. He carefully slipped it on Link and I watched jealously as his fingers grazed his toned chest and body. Link winced as Sheiks wandering hand touched his shoulder.
"Navi! You're back! Where did you go?" Link asked, looking at Navi. She sighed and flew over to him. She sat upon his uninjured shoulder and touched his cheek.
"My other fairy friends needed me. Their tree was set on fire and the fire spread to this village. I left and came here as fast as my little fairy wings could take me. I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect you Link!"
"It's alright. Not even Dark held me back." Link chuckled silently to himself.
"Well before I could say anything you were out the door and rolling down stairs." I said. I walked around the bed and sat next to Link. I put my arm over his waist and pulled him in closer. Sheik winced inwardly and walked up to us.
"Sheik. Can you tell us our next action?" Link asked. I hated how he just ignored me. What did I do? Was he angry at me?
"You have to go to the bottom of the well. Inside the well, you will find a sacred object that will help you in the Shadow Temple. Impa is currently in the Shadow Temple. You need to go in there and kill the beast inhabiting it. She will keep it locked up for as long as she possibly can. I suggest you do stay and rest to heal your arm though." Sheik shrugged his shoulders and looked over at Navi.
"Navi. I trust that you will take care of Link. Make sure he isn't straining his left arm. He will be able to walk tomorrow, but try to limit his movements."
Navi lifted her chin up. She loved being talked to this way. It made her feel important and helpful. She loved Link like a mother and will gladly take care of him.
"So you trust a little fairy but not me?" I asked harshly. Sheik turned to face me and sent me a death glare. His red eyes seemed to burn with hatred and seeped anger. Good.
"You Shadow I don't trust. Though I do trust Link and respect his choices and judgment, I do think trusting you was a mistake."
"Really? Well he trusts me completely. We have slept together multiple times." I raised an eyebrow at that win.
"Because I really couldn't get room with separate beds..."
"See? He doesn't trust you..."
"Link?" I stared at him incredulously. I thought I was his friend. Friends trust each other.
"Well I just met you. It's hard to earn someones trust that quickly I'm sorry.."
I sighed. It was true though. I wrapped my arms around Link and brought him into a warm embrace. I did this more for myself then him. Link's muscles tensed but then relaxed. His hands clenched into soft fists against my chest as he hugged himself to my chest. I retreated from our awkward side hug and sighed yet again.
"Well. I'm going to get going," Sheik got back up and stood a few feet away, "rest for a day or so. Don't strain yourself Link." With a snap, Sheik left Link, Navi and I alone. Link collapsed on the bed and I fell down with him. We lay together on the bed as Navi fluttered around our heads.
"Um... Dark."
"Yes Hero?"
"I'm sorry if I said anything to upset you."
I sighed at his confession. I wasn't really upset. I was just angry that Sheik pretty much won this battle. He might even win the war over Link's heart. I can't believe we are practically fighting over him. Though there is a difference; Sheik wants a lover and I want a friend.
"I'm just... kind of scared of Sheik." Link blushed and turned his head away.
"You are scared of Sheik?" I practically laughed my head off but kept my cool. One point Dark Link.
"Well. I'm not sure if... scared is the right word but he's always just so calm and formal. I feel like he is planning something," He chuckled to himself, "and I feel that if I say something wrong all that inner anger will explode."
"That's an interesting thought," I chuckled, "Link?"
"yeah?"
"Do you like Sheik?"
Link stayed silent. I didn't like this silence.
"Well of course! He's a great friend and prote-"
"I mean in a crush way. Do you find him attractive?"
I looked over at Link whose eyes were fixated on the ceiling above us. His cheeks turned bright red and he smacked his lips.
"No! No more then a friend! I – I love Princess Zelda!"
Oh that makes me feel better.
"Why do you like Zelda?"
"Wh-What?"
His eyes grew wide and looked at me. I pulled the most serious face I could muster and asked him again.
"Why do you like Zelda?"
"W-well she likes me and she's a princess so I can't say no, right? And she is really pretty and smart..."
"What if Sheik likes you? He's handsome. He's smart. He likes you."
"Yes! As a friend though!"
"I don't think so."
"Well that's different. He's a man. That's wrong isn't it?"
"Not entirely."
"Dark I'm tired." he turned around and curled up into a ball. He closed his eyes and tried to fall asleep. I sighed and picked him up. It was sorta weird for me to squealed and struggled against me.
"Calm down. I'm putting you in a more comfortable position. Goddess! You really don't trust me don't ya?"
I put him in the bed and covered him up with the blankets. He sighed and closed his eyes. He tried to fall asleep as I looked out the window. It was only 6 but the more sleep he gets the more time his body can heal. After about an hour of aimlessly staring out the window, I turned around. I looked over at the fast asleep Link and sighed. I brushed his still damp hair out of his eyes and placed a kiss on his cheek.
"Goodnight Link."
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