PLEASE NOTE: I will not go into great detail on the dungeon parts of the story. I know the game, very well, but I'm not going to go into detail about them. I will only note on the important parts.
That's all I have to say . . . Have a nice day.
Story
They were traveling, she guessed, to the Forest Temple. He seemed to know where he was going, so she didn't question him. She looked up a saw the sun setting. It was turning night, once again. Did time go by faster in this realm? At that moment Link decided to jump over another fence, shooting another blast of pain throughout her body. Yay for her. Her entire being was sore just sitting here. Maybe after we get through with the Forest Temple, Link will let us rest for a while. Until then, she'll just have to deal with it.
She felt sorry for Link. She hoped she didn't hurt his ears to much when she yanked on them. She knew he lied to her when he said "It didn't hurt much." Was he mad at her? She did so many things to make him angry. He doesn't look mad, and he does not seem like the person to hold a grudge, unlike Inuyasha.
Great sadness flooded through her, at the thought of the half-demon. Would he miss her? Nah, probably would be angry she disappeared, but going as far to say he missed her? No. Never. Would the others? Of course. She missed her little kit, Shippo the most. She leaned forward and press her head against Link's backside, sighing. To her surprise he did not object, his body tightened for a few seconds, and he shifted his weight in uneasiness, but quickly relaxed again.
She closed her eyes, enjoying his body heat. Shippo. She unknowingly, rubbed her cheek against his spine, lovingly. Her little fox demon. Oh how she missed him. A small whimper escaped her lips.
She felt movement underneath her, and looked up. Link was glancing at her over his shoulders. Some unknown emotion passed over his eyes, but it was quickly gone, before she could figure out what it was.
"We should be at the village before sundown." He spoke, facing forward.
He did not ask her what was wrong, and she was thankful for that. She then noticed that he never once asked her about her home. Was he not curious? Or did he just not want to ask her? He probably thought it would bother her, thinking about home, her family and friends. And it did. Her shoulders slumped, and the grip on his shirt loosened. How long would it be before she could see them again. She found herself sighing, once more. She tried not to think about it.
"Village?" She asked, trying to get her mind off of home.
"Yes. Kokiri Forest. It's not a village per-say, but it is to me." His voice seemed to fade. "after all-" He paused for a second. " It's where I grew up." He turned around, looking at her face, as if searching for something.
"That's GREAT!" She looked ecstatic. He just looked confused, not expecting that answer. "Wow! I get to go to your hometown! Wonderful! I can't wait!" She sat up strait and clapped her hands together in excitement.
"You're happy to go?" He finally turned back around, shrugging.
"Yeah! I want to see your village! I bet it's really…" She paused, trying to think of the right word. "green!" She said with a smile.
"Yeah. It's in a forest after all." She heard his deep chuckle, once again. She was quite use to it by now. It seemed to bring her comfort. His voice then changed to that of, sorrow. "I'm afraid that my village won't be the same. It too, felt Ganon's evil touch. The Temple is near there, after all. I just have a feeling, in my gut, telling me not to expect it to be the same as it once was." She could not see his face, but knew he was worried for his home. She then put her hands on his shoulder, in silent reassurance. "Thank you." He turned back around and smiled, a small, but sad smile.
"Don't worry Link. I'm sure once we rid the land of Ganon's evil, things will turn back, just the way they use to be. Everything will be normal again. You'll see." She smiled at him.
She did not like him worrying. It does not suit him. It made her feel sad, seeing him like this. Yet, she did not know why. Her words must have affected him for he smiled back, but with less sadness this time.
"Thank you, Kagome. I hope you are right." He pulled on the reins. Coming to a stop.
They were in a tunnel, veered away from the rode. Two trees where on either side of her. There branches where linked together, forming a arch. In front of her stood another tunnel, yet it was dark, and seemed to go on forever. It seemed to be carved out of a very large tree. Strange.
Link then got off of Epona, and walked forward. So she followed his example, and she too jumped. She almost fell over, but she quickly caught herself. Pain was shooting throughout her legs. Shaking it off, she swiftly got in step with Link as he walked into the Log tunnel.
We then came upon a rope bridge. It was suspended over a small field, long stumps dotted the small patch of land. Off to the side was a ladder, leading up to a ledge, and a Log passage. Darkness fell over her frame, she knew she was in, yet another, Wooden pathway. How many were they? It's like a maze. She didn't even know the half of it.
She didn't mind the tunnels to much, they where fairly short. But this one in particular, the darkness lasted a long time. She closed her eyes, trying not to think about it. Instead she listened to Link's heavy foot steps, as they walked through the wooden cage. The sound seemed to slightly sooth her. Hard thumps of leather against nature echoed throughout the empty corridor. Thump, Thump. She sighed. Thump, Thump--Clang. Metal, clanking together, was an all to familiar sound, to her. The noise filled her mind. She gasped, eyes snapping open, only to see darkness. Her body froze.
"No." She whispered.
She instantly flew out and hugged the surprised figure in front of her. She shook her head from side to side frantically. Not him. He's coming back for her. Her gripped tighten around the man's waist. Images flooded her mind. Darkness was all around her. She can't escape it.
"Kagome?" Link's voice split through the blackness. "You okay?" He sounded concerned. "Your trembling." He reached out and hugged her small frame, in a comforting manner.
"I'm scared." His hug around her tightened. "Please." She begged. "Get me out of here." She tried to hold back a sob. "Please Link."
Before she knew it, he picked her up and pressed her against his tone chest. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his shoulders, and buried her face in the nape of his neck. She was almost in tears. She had to get out of this darkness. The memories, it was to much for her. She hiccupped as a sob escaped her trembling lips. He was flying thought the tunnel, as fast as his legs could carry them. She felt almost weightless, in this breakneck speed.
Her heart was sounding loudly in her chest. Thump, Thump. Showing her fear. Hard, leather soles beating against the tunnel. Thump, Thump, Thump. Click. She took another sharp breath, gasping for air. Golden locks, entangled in her fingers. She clinched her eyes shut, trying to will the memories out of her skull. She shoved her face deeper into his neck. Honey invaded her senses. But it did not stop images, nor the emotions, which were over taking her consciousness.
"No, please." She pleaded. "Let me go." The grip around her body tightened.
She gasped. Eyes shot open. Darkness was still around her. He was everywhere, she can't escape him. No! She must escape. Metal liquid pooled into her mouth. The taste, snapped her out of her trance. Light drifted into her eyes. Green, surrounded her. She sighed in relief. He was not around. It was only her imagination. The memories. She sobbed, again. Why did they have to come back now?
Honey, still filled her nose. The smell soon calmed her and she relaxed. A cool voice brushed across her ears. She shivered and clamped her eyes shut, once again. A small whimper escaped her lips. She felt muscles clinching around her frame, pulling her against a firm chest. Small circles was being rubbed on her back. Her body instinctively stiffened, she hiss, in a almost painful manner. The rubbing immediately stopped. Hot breath flowed cross her exposed ear, she shivered, but the assault did not stop. Words. They were warming. They filled her, lulled her. She relaxed, once again.
They continued to come upon her person. The soft voice. So reassuring and concerned. She soon found herself sighing in content. The voice stopped. She slowly fluttered her eyes open. The first thing she saw was red liquid dripping from a skin piercing wound. A copper taste was in her mouth. Did she bite him?
Adrenalin still flowed in her veins. Heart pumping. She couldn't think strait. Her brain tingled and her body felt hot. Her face was flushed, she knew it. She exhaled a small breath of hot air. The creature holding her; shivered. A small smile showed onto her face. She hurt the kind creature who rescued her and brought her away from the darkness. She whimpered in apology. She had to show him how sorry she was.
One hand moved, placing it on the curve of his neck and jaw line. His pulse beating across her fingers, his jaw muscles, was slightly clinched, in worry. She smiled and whispered words she, herself, didn't understand. A pink appendage, crawled out of her dry lips. Her hot, tongue touched his cold, bare skin. She heard him gasp. His pulse beating more rapidly against her finger tips. She continued her treatment. Licking the wound she caused to the poor creature. The warm, sweet, liquid streamed into her mouth. She moaned in delight, enjoying the taste. Soon the delicious nectar was all lapped up. She groaned in displeasure, wanting more of the tangy substance.
Her face was warm, and her mouth was still hot. She chose, instead, to concentrate her distress onto the kind creature. She started to nibble and suck his pale, exposed skin. She heard a deep, pleasurable, groan come from the creature. She enjoyed the sound very much. She felt her feet, softly touch the ground. He pulled away from her, causing her to stop her onslaught. She looked up, into his eyes and was meet with a familiar crystal blue, staring back. Her eyes widened, and she gasped. She stumbled backwards and turned her head away. What was she doing!?
"I'm so sorry." She was quick to apologize. "I didn't know what I was--" She blushed in embarrassment and put her hands over of her face. "I mean- I-" She mumbled unto her palms. How could she do something like that?! Her head still tingled. That unknown feeling was back, pooling inside her stomach. "I saw that I bit you and I just--" She shook her head back and forth lightly in disbelief.
She heard his familiar, deep chuckle. Feeling strong hands, softly gripped her wrists. He pulled her hands down to see her face and lifted her chin up to look into her eyes.
"It's alright." He smiled. "You didn't hurt me, so don't worry." He reached up and rubbed his slightly punctured neck. Her eyes fell to the ground, sadly. "Hey, don't be so down." She looked up, seeing a grin on his face. He bent down and put his mouth, next to her neck. "I could return the favor." His lips slightly brushed against her unguarded throat. "If you'd like." He purred. Her body shivered.
"N-no. I'm not that upset about it." She pushed him away.
"Aw, too bad." He laughed.
He turned away from her, and slowly started to walk up a dirt path. She saw she was being left behind, so she followed. It was at that moment, she got a good look at her surroundings. Her eyes scanned the area in amazement. It was wonderful. There were bugs and light creatures, fluttering around her. She could softly hear chirps and sounds from the animals.
"So gentle, pure. Like a child." She noted.
"I suppose so." He guessed, looking around the area, more closely.
She was about to ask where everyone was at, when she heard something, squeak beside her. Link stopped walking and she looked around. Only finding a strangely colored shrub.
"Did you hear that?" Making sure, it wasn't all in her head.
"Yes. Be on your guard." He said. Taking out his sword and shield.
"Right." She nodded. Resting her hand on the hilt of her sword.
She heard it once more. She looked around, again, nothing. She removed her hand and turned to face Link. Suddenly she heard another squeak, and a pop behind her.
"Look out!" Link shouted. He quickly pulled her behind him and raised his guarded arm. He blocked a coconut type projectile flying at us. It made a large thump, against his shield. The seed bounced away from him, in a rubber band effect, heading in the direction of the red shrub. She looked, and instead saw a tree like, frog monster, in it's stead. The shrub, placed as a disguise, on top of his head.
The coconut hit the creature and it popped out of the ground, squeaking in shock. It then ran around in circles, like a idiot, chirping in pain. Link then chose, that time, to rush forward, and attack the creature. One hit from his blade and the freaky-tiki fell over. It puffed out a cloud of smoke, then burst into flames. She just stared at the now empty spot, her eyebrows raised. Link put his weapons away as he was walking to her.
"What was that?!"
"It's a Mad Scrub." He stated. As if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"A Mad…" She paused. "Scrub?"
"It's an older and stronger version of a Deku Scrub." As if she knew what a Deku Scrub was.
"Oh. Yeah. Of course. I knew that. I was just checking, seeing if you did." She placed her hands behind her back and started to whistle.
"Sure, I believe you." He then looked around more, speaking more seriously. "It seems that the village is infested with Mad Shrubs and Deku Baba's." He seemed angry at the thought. Ganon, he must be the one to blame.
"Deku Bobo's?" She asked, trying to liven' up the mood.
"Deku Baba's." He corrected.
"Well, Deku Ba-ba's" She groaned out. "What are they?"
He motions with his thumb, over his shoulder. Directing her attention behind him. She leans over, and glanced past his arms. She saw, what looked like, to her, a bigger version of a Venus Fly Trap. It was very colorful, with it's bright blue peddles and ruby red tips. It was only in it's budding stage, but looked dead. It was leaning over, as if it was trying very hard to hold up it's own weight. She then walked past Link and strolled over to it. Her legs sent a shock of pain through her, as if, reminding her, the stress was still there.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you. " Link spoke a word of warning to her.
"Oh yeah? Well, what's it going to do?" She asked. "Eat me?" She spoke sarcastically.
She was at arms length when she reached her hand up. Her hands gently glided over it's soft peddles. It twitched under her fingers. Wait-- what? She was suddenly yanked back, by the collar of her shirt. Just in time. The 'harmless' flower snapped, biting at the ground where she once stood. Its sharp fangs now visible. It slowly lifted up, and went back to it's normal, harmless, position. Waiting for something else to pass by.
She was standing there, back pressed against Link's chest, eyes widened. Now staring at the crater, where she once stood.
"Yeah." He agreed "Its going to eat you." He then let go of her shirt, and preceded to walk away.
"Ha. Ha. Ha." She mockingly laughed. "Very funny smart guy. You think you know so hilarious." He just continued walking. Paying no heed to her words. She looked at the crater, then back at Link, once more.
"Ok. Maybe I was a little wrong" She confessed, catching up, to walk beside him.
"A little?" He turned to her, an eyebrow raised.
"Alright, It was more then a little-" He coughed and turned away from her. "OK! I was very wrong! Happy?!" She huffed.
"Yes." He smirked. He was mocking her, and he enjoyed it! She growled. He was right. She snorted, calming down.
"Darn." She cursed. He shook his head, laughing at her.
She looked around and noticed tree trunks littering the area, but no houses. Noticing instead, the stumps had windows and doors carved into them. Is this their home? It seems rather small, for a full grown adult to live in. She looked off to the right and saw a ramp, leading into one of the small tree houses. The flickering of lights and shadows dance a crossed the window, showing people inside. She stopped, just below the ramp and stared.
"Who lives there?" She asked.
"Hmm?" He questioned. "There? That's the house of the Know-it-all brothers." He stopped walking and stood beside her.
"Do they really, Know it all?" She spoke sarcastically. One day, her sharp tongue will get her in trouble. But for now she will just enjoy her own witty remarks, finding it slightly humorous.
"Well, they think they do." He committed.
"There's movement inside. Don't you think we should, I don't know, check it out?" He shrugged in a 'I don't know' manner. She smirked and pushed him up the ramp, and into the house. Both of them, bending down as they passed through the small doorway.
Once inside she noticed there was a lot more people, then a few brothers. And they all were children. Three boys and a few girls, all of them looked the same age. They're sitting around a small camp fire, stationed in the center of the room. The house was very small and cramped, it only had one room. Link and her barely had enough room to stand.
The moment we walked into the room, Kagome noticed, Link's eyes widened in surprise.
"Hello Mister." One of the girls spoke up. She waved happily to Link.
His eyes fogged over in thought and he looked at the ground. He seemed to distance himself with the rest of the world. Oblivious with what's going on around him.
"Why are you all here?" Kagome asked, they seemed to all be huddling around this particular house. The act confused her.
"We are here because of all the monsters outside." Another girl said.
"Yeah, we started to get them all over the place, once Ganon came." One of the boys said.
"Yes, they started coming from the Sacred Forest Meadow, taking over." Another boy spoke up this time.
"Then Sara went to stop anymore from coming out. I think something bad has happened..." a girl said Her voice faded. "For she has not returned." Another girl finished for her.
"Sara... " Link whispered, head downcast. He then turned, and left the house. Kagome, bowed in thanks, and quickly left, following him. Missing the confused looks on their faces.
She quickly caught up to him. He was walking at a slow pace down the slope. For that she was thankful, her body still ached all over. She did not want to run after him. Hearing him mumble to himself, she turned her head and looked at him.
"Sara. She was my best friend, when I lived here." He whispered. "I wonder what's happened to her."
"When we get there, we'll look for her. I'm sure she's fine. " She tried to reassure him.
"You are right. I'm probably just worrying over nothing." He smiled at her.
"So. We're off to the Sacred Forest Meadow. Right?" She questioned.
"Yes." He nodded.
"So..." She looked around, lost. "Where is it?" He chuckled.
"Follow me." He jogged up to a ledge that came up to his chest. He jumped over it, then preceded to climb some vines that led to a higher ledge, that seemed to be the highest viewpoint in the small village. "Come on. If you don't hurry, I'll leave you behind." He called over his shoulder, now halfway up.
She huffed and swiftly climbed the ledge. She then started to pull herself up the vines, in hot pursuit. Her body groaned but she ignored it, once again. She doesn't want to bother him with something as silly as aches and pains. Her body feels like crap though. And it doesn't look like its getting any better. Her muscles twitched under her skin showing there discomfort. She didn't mind. She just felt drained, and tired. She can keep going, till they finished with The Temple.
Her hand touched dirt, she smiled. She was about to heft herself up when a familiar gloved hand reached down beside her. She looked up, meeting blue.
"Need a lift?"
She smiled, placing her hand onto his. He enclosed his fingers around her hand gently and pulled her up, no problem. Her feet landing softly on the ground.
"My hero." She batted her eyelashes at him.
He just huffed. He turned around. To their left, there was another log tunnel. She followed him until he stepped inside. She stopped at the lip and just stared into the deep abyss. He stopped walking when he realized she was no longer following him, and turned around. He looked at her. She lowered her head sadly and shifted her weight, from one foot to the other. He walked over and in a swift movement picked her up and threw her over his shoulders. She squeaked in persist.
"What are you-- Put me down!" She heard him snort and he ran through the dark passage.
Just as quick as the darkness engulfed her, it retreated. She sighed in relief. She then continued to yell at him, telling him to let her go. He laughed at her small, yelps and tiny squeaks. Probably thought himself funny, treating her like a piece of meat. Soon, his laughter died down and he finally placed her feet firmly on the ground. She then slapped his chest. How dare he!
"Oh, so rough." He purred. "That hurts." He rubbed his chest and gave a fake wince.
She growled and turned on her heels in a huff. Her eyes went wide, finally able to see her surroundings. In each direction she turned, there was a Log tunnel, they all looked the same. They all had that deep darkness that seemed to go on forever. Why her? She sighed looking down sadly.
"What is this place?" She questioned.
"The Lost Woods." He gently spoke. She could see why it was named that. "They're no music." He stated.
"Music?" She looked at him over her shoulder.
"Yes, Sara always would play her music in the Scared Meadow, and it would reach all the way here. I could find my way there with the sound of it. Now I don't hear it . . ." He looked saddened.
"Like I said before. I'm sure she is just fine. We must get there first, before we make any wild guesses."
"You are right. We must move on." He then went through the tunnel to the right. She reached out, and gently took hold of his shirt, following him. He looked over his shoulder, at the small contact, then turned back around, not saying anything.
"You sure you know where your going, now that you can't hear Sara's music?" She seemed hesitant.
"Yes. I know these woods like the back of my hand. I know where to go. This time you should be the one not to worry."
The blackness soon revealed a new area. A fence with a ladder that went into a deep area with a tree. A wooden target dangled from it's branches. She didn't have much time to let her eyes wander, for he turned left going into another tunnel.
As soon as we cleared it, and she ran right into a wall. She was so surprised, she was knocked off her feet. Strong arms wrapped around her waist, before she hit the ground.
"Thank you." She whispered.
"It was my fault. I shouldn't have stopped so suddenly." He gently let go and walked a few steps away, giving her room.
This gave her some time to look around. There wasn't much. A deep pond with a stone slab sticking out from behind it was all she could see. Oh, and a boy. He was in front of, one of the pathways, huffing, and stomping his feet in boredom. Link tried to pass him, but he blocked him from entering.
"I'm sorry, but I cannot let you pass. Sara went this way, and said not to let anyone go through. I see you are trying to trick me, The Great Mido, by wearing Kokiri clothes. I cannot be fooled, I know you are not a Kokiri. Now leave." He ordered us.
She rested her hand on the hilt of her sword. The idea of knocking him unconscious came to her mind. She didn't want to really hurt the boy. His red hair reminded her so much of Shippo. She shook her head slightly, willing the thoughts away from her mind. Now was not the time.
She pulled her sword out and inch or two before Link put his hands on top of hers. She looked up to see him shaking his head 'no'. She sighed and her sword clicked, closed. His hand still was resting on hers. She cleared her throat. He blushed and pulled his gloved hand away.
He then walked up to the boy known as Mido. Link pulled out his Ocarina and started to play a song that was slightly quick and had a up beat tune. When the song ended Mido had a shocked look on his face.
"I can't believe it. That is Sara's favorite song. She would only teach that song to her friends. Ok. I trust you. You may pass." Then he moved out of the way.
Link just nodded then turned to me and had a grin on his face. He thinks he's so cool. She crossed her arms over her chest.
"Show off." She barked at him. He just chucked.
"When I look at you" Mido whispered. "For some reason it reminds me of him." Mido then turned away from us. Link looked at Mido for a minute, then went into the tunnel. She followed, not far behind.
We already passed through several tunnels and Link has not said a word. He looked deep in thought. Was something bothering him?
"What's wrong?" She was worried, though she would never admit it.
"What Mido said." He stopped walking and sighed. "I use to be good friends with him, long ago." She looked at him strangely. Why was he still a boy then? "But it seems he is still a child, while I, grew up. I do not understand why I changed yet he, and everyone else in the village stayed the same." He spoke, as if reading her thoughts.
"Well you could always ask Sara when you see her." She nodded, proud, at her deduction.
"I guess your right." Hell yeah she is! She smirked, walking behind him as he walked into another tunnel. We then came to a squared area. Ahead of her, a stone archway. Beyond that, a tall hedge blocked her view.
"This is a maze." He warned her. "But do not worry, you can't get lost. Only two dead ends."
"That seems easy enough." She said and started to walk towards the gate.
"Hey!" Navi flew out from under Link's hat, and into her face.
"What do you want, Tinker Bell?" She said in a bored manner.
"Well, I don't think you should go into the maze or around corners without looking first. There might be monsters lurking around anywhere."
"That's good to know Navi. Thanks for telling us." Link said to the little fluff ball. The ball of light changed color's, from blue to pink. Was she blushing?
"Are you blushing." She asked. Navi's color changed once again, to a deep red. She quickly went back into hiding, under Link's hat.
"I just have that type of effect on women." Link stated. She started to laugh. Soon she was holding her sides, finding it hard to breathe. "It's not that funny." It took a while, but her laughter soon died down.
"Yeah, it is." She then walked forward, not looking both ways before crossing the street. Oh you rebel you. She smirked to herself.
"Don't you think you should look, like Navi said?"
"Nah. What does that little light thing know anyways?" Might as well humor him. She thought. She then stood in the middle of the path. She looked to the right. Nothing. She looked to the left. Nothing. "Told you that the little thing didn't know what she was talking about-" A clank interrupted her. Then a loud roar followed.
She turned to her right, where the sound came from. A brown ogre-like creature was charging at her, full speed, with a spear in it's hands, ready to gore her.
Her jaw dropped in surprise and she just stared at the monster, with wide eyes. Her legs was trembling, She couldn't move them. She was frozen. At the last moment rough hands grabbed her arm and pulled her away from the charging bull, just in time. A sigh escaped her lips, she was safe.
"Now, what was you saying before? Hmm? Something about Navi being wrong…" He grinned.
"oh, stuff it Link." She huffed.
She then saw the goblin walk by once again, going back towards the right. He was patrolling the area. Link then let go of her arm. He walked forward, and she followed. As we stepped onto the path, the ogre turned to the left and around a corner.
"It seems that you missed him because of the corner."
"I knew that." She then walked passed him and turned the same corner, not looking, once again.
"Hey. Didn't you learn your lesson?!" She heard Link scream to her.
"No." She stated, smirking.
She looked up as she heard the familiar roar from the beast. She smirked, drawing her bow, taking aim. Her aim was true and nailed him right between the eyes. The beast fell over on his back, and green flames surrounded him. After a second or two, the monster was gone, like he was never there in the first place.
She was proud of herself, walking forward she notched another arrow. She ran, sliding sideways, around the corner. She saw brown, and instinctively let the arrow fly from her fingers. Green flames flickered on the ground, showing's it's defeat.
She was enjoying herself. She quickly ran forward, bow drawn. Ready for her next victim. Sliding around a right corner once more, she smirked. Almost let loose an arrow, but found nothing there. She silently cursed and lowered her bow.
She dash forward, going round the next corner. She released her arrow without looking. Hitting another monster in the throat before it had any idea what was going on. It roared in pain and green flames engulfed it.
She walked over to where it once stood. Stone steps to her left, a wooden ladder to her right. She was at the end of the maze. Aw, to bad. She had a lot more arrows left. A roar at the top of the stairs perked her spirits back up, and she ran up them happily.
Once at the top, she came face to face with another ogre. He was three times the size of the other ones and had a huge mallet, instead of a spear. Why do they always think bigger is better? She heard hard thumps behind her, walking at a slow pace. She looked over her shoulder and grinned at Link.
He was now standing be side her. He glanced at the ogre, then at her. The brown beast was roaring, pounding his mallet on the floor, sending a shockwave through the ground, Stopping just a few feet ahead of them. She sighed. So dull. She then pulled out three arrows and notched them onto her bow. She tilted her weapon sidewise and let them fly out of her hands. They hit their mark, across the big bully's chest. She proudly smirked as it roared and fell backwards, Green flames surrounded it's body till there was nothing left.
"Wow, that was simple." She heard Link whisper 'Show off'. She just laughed and allowed him to walk ahead of her. Onto the next flight of steps.
She didn't show it, but those short dashes, around those corners, started to take it's toll. Her knees were aching and popping. She just pushed the pain down, once again. Already use to it.
When she finally reached the top of the stairs The first thing she saw was a concrete platform in the middle of a small, grassy area. Next, her eyes fell upon a stump, under a large, broken bridge. Link ran to the stump, so she followed. He looked down at it, in sorrow. Touching its surface slowly.
"This is where Sara used to sit, and play her favorite song." His voice held sadness.
She heard something land very softly, behind us. Link mustn't have heard it, for he didn't move his gaze from the tree stump. She turned around, engaging the enemy, Bow drawn. She stood there, glaring at the strangely garbed man. She let loose her arrow, he easily dodged rolling to the side. She strung another arrow and fired. He back flipped. The attack barely missed him, as it struck the ground where he once stood.
She cursed and reached for another arrow. She was about to shoot again, when Link's hand on her wrist stopped her. Link then nodded at the man. He took it as his cue, saying it was ok. He got out of his defensive stance and slowly strolled up to them, standing a few feet away. Kagome lowered her bow.
"Link. It seems you have found someone to help you on your journey. " He then looked at her. "She is quite a strong ally." Kagome, smirked, proud of herself. The man then looked back at Link. "You two will face many dangers ahead in the Forest Temple. You must be on your complete guard at all times." He warned. "Now, Link, I must teach you a song that will return you and your ally here safely, should you need to leave, and then return." Then he pulled out a harp.
This confused her. What kind of man carries around a harp? Seriously. He must be gay. I wonder if that's how Link and him know each other? She looked at Link then back at the unknown man. They were playing a song together in unison. Yeah, they must be a couple.
"Till next time Link." The man backed away then threw something on the ground that made a blinding flash. They both covered there eyes, and when they placed their arms, back down. He was gone.
"Link, I don't trust him." She stated, mater of fact.
"What?" He seemed confused. "Why?" Instead of answering him she chose to ask another question.
"Are you gay? Cause if you are, I'm ok with it."
"WHAT?!" Seems, he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Yeah, I saw how you two were 'in tune' with each other back there." She started to giggle at her own joke. "And the guy carries a harp. You can't fool me."
"Sheik is not gay!" He defended. "And neither am I!" He added.
"Sheik. Gay name. And I told you. I'm perfectly ok with you being Gay--" Link's shouting interrupted her.
"I'm not gay!"
"Right. Sure. Ok. I believe you." She winked at him and nudged his side.
"N-no! No winking! Stop winking. There's no winking! It's not like that." He continued to argue, and she continued to not listen.
"Are we going to The Forest Temple or what?" She asked.
". . ." He grumbled to himself.
Reaching behind him he pulled out the Hookshot. Firing it at the tree hanging on the broking bridge, above us. He tugged on it slightly, making sure it was secure. He reached out with his free arm and pulled her, rather harshly, onto his body. She let out a small grunt as she slammed into his chest.
A rumble went through her body. He was laughing at her. How dare he! She raised her head up to yell at him, when she felt a hand go up her thigh. She squeaked. He bent down and started to nibble her ear. Her eyes went wide. He whispered, hot breath going across her skin made her shiver.
"I'm not gay." He smirked. She growled at him, and before she could hit him, they were pulled into the air.
He wrapped his arm around her waist, in a firm yet gentle hold. She blushed. Soon their feet landed on the ground, and he let go of her. He then started to calmly walk away, through the entrance in front of them. She stood there. Why was her heart beating so loudly? She heard him yell, for her to hurry up. She jumped out of her daze and quickly jogged up to him. As she crossed over the gate, they were surrounded by walls, covered with vines, and two trees were on either side of the area. A howl erupted through the air and two, human sized, wolves appeared out of the ground.
"Does this happen often?" She questioned him, pulling out her sword.
"Be on your guard, Gray Wolfos block every blow you throw at them. Wait till they lower their defense, to attack, that's their weak spot." He warned her.
She nodded. The wolves then split up, making it one on one. She growled. The wolf was easily running circles around her. The creature then ran forth, standing on it's hind legs, it let loose a mighty howl as it swiped at her with all it's power. She blocked, but wasn't expecting such a strong blow. The attack sent her flying and she landing on the ground with a hard thud. She groaned. That did not feel good, not at all. She slowly sat up as Link called her name, in worry, and ran over to her. The wolves slowly circled us, ready for another attack.
"Are you ok? You took the hit pretty hard." He sounded concerned. He helped her stand back up.
"Yeah. I'm fine. I was just caught off guard. My sword is not good enough, to block against these hits." She looked at him. "Could you take a couple steps back. I might need some room." He looked sad, for a minute, then backed away like she asked.
She called her Hiraikotsu into her hands. A green glow appeared around the necklace and the heavy boomerang appeared in her outstretched hand. It then slammed into the ground almost pulling her arm off with it. She growled and glared at the weapon. She grunted as she lifted it up off the ground. Her arm started to shake and tremble from the weight. She was having great difficulty holding it.
She tried not to show it, and looked over at Link. His eyes were wide. She smirked at the look, but she could not enjoy it for very long. The wolves ran at them, attacking once again. It howled and attacked. She lowered her weapon, blocking. Piecing pain shot through her arms, and all over her body with each blow. She was slowly being push back with every strike. Her feet digging into the ground.
She roared. Rising her weapon over her head, taking all her strength to do so, and slammed it down, onto the helpless creature. It screamed as its body spilt in two and it burst into flames.
She stood there panting. Her body was covered in sweat and she was still crouched. The Heavy Bone weapon staying where it was at, glued to the floor. Kagome still gripped it tightly, knuckles white. Why was that so difficult? The Hiraikotsu should be easy to handle.
She heard Link grunting and looked over her shoulder. The wolf was repeatedly attacking him, leaving no room for him to counter. She growled.
"Link! Duck!" She ordered.
He did as he was told and ducked. She took a deep breath through her nose. Her body tensed getting ready. She gripped the weapon even tighter. Her feet planted on the ground she gave a shout, and turned her body around. Dragging the Boomerang across the ground, and it scrapped along the grassy floor. She roared, as pain shot through her, throwing the Hiraikotsu with all her might. It soared, through the air, and cut the stunned beast in half. He howled as it burst into green.
Kagome staggered. She killed it. She gave a small cry of joy. She looked up just in time to see the Boomerang coming back at her. She cursed in her mind. She reached her hands out. Her body tightened bracing itself. She caught it, but not before it dragged her 20 feet away. Her feet dragged into the ground, leaving a deep crevasse in it's wake.
She was drenched in sweat. Her body trembling in exhaustion, and pain. She was having trouble breathing. She leaned on the weapon for support. Her vision was getting burry, then black dots started to appear. She was on the brink of passing out. Then a familiar voice echoed through her mind, snapping her awake. She can't pass out here. We've just arrived!
"Kagome! That was simply amazing!" His words made her smirk. Yeah, she's the greatest. He's just now realizing this? She snorted.
She called back her Hiraikotsu. She immediately lost her balance and she almost fell over. She quickly caught herself and slowly steadied her weight. She didn't feel anymore pain, she just felt numb all over. That bothered her, but she didn't question it. She needed to move on. She wanted to get home.
She took a step towards Link, still smirking. Her legs trembled, going to give under her weight. She clinched her teeth. Grunting, she forced them to hold up. She will not show weakness! She bet she looked drunk, or something, to him. She laughed inside her mind.
"You alright?" Worry flashed through his eyes.
He reached his hand out and placed it onto her shoulder. She quickly brushed off, his gesture, and stood strait, determination in her eyes.
"I'm fine." She spoke, walking past him, and to the door leading into the temple.
She walked, proud and graceful. She was strong, not weak. Her body will never surrender to exhaustion. No. Never will her body quit, when the race hasn't even started yet. She growled. Her frame finally getting some feeling back into it. All her muscles tingled and twitched every so often. A scratching noise brought her out of her thoughts and she looked up, at the walls.
"What is it?" Link spoke behind her.
"I hear something. Scratching. On that wall, behind the tree." She walked up to the wall and peered behind the tree. Her vision was still fuzzy, but she could see good enough for now.
The creature looked quite strange to her. It had a Skeleton's head for a body and multiple spider legs stretched out around it. Disgusting looking creature. She hated spiders. She pulled out her bow once more and quickly shot at the nasty thing. She missed, she was shocked. Her hands, fingers in particular, were tingling in pleasure. From endorphins, she quickly figured out.
She clinched her jaw together, tightly, sending another wave of pleasure through her mind. So that's what that "unknown feeling" was, pooling in her stomach when Link touched her, in a certain way. She had no idea it felt so good. She closed her eyes. But his touch was different, it made her feel warm, this just makes her lightheaded.
She could feel his eyes boring onto her back. Probably surprised she missed. Heck, she was surprised she missed. She growled and drew another arrow. Pleasure flooded her mind. Is her body really in such, bad shape? She grinded her teeth together, in frustration, and fired, this time, hitting her mark. It screeched in pain and fell to the ground.
She was about to yell her accomplishment to the world, she defeated her greatest enemy, but a light shone into her eyes. Blinding her briefly. She looked at the frustrating light and snarled. Something on top of the tree on the other side. Maybe treasure? She shrugged, the movement making her shiver. Ah, she will miss it when the effects start to wear off. She shuddered, dreading the pain she will feel later.
"There's something up-" She paused. Her voice was slurry. "Up- there." Link turned around and looked.
"I don't see anything." She was glad he did not notice her troubled speech.
"Well, I do." She Then turned, and started to climb up the vine covered wall the spider laid on a few moments ago.
She held back a moan as pleasure rushed through her veins. She looked down seeing Link below her. He was following her movements with his eyes. She was glad she did not wear a skirt anymore. She soon jumped, and landed on the tree. She now could see, what was on top of the tree, on the other side.
"It's a chest!" She yelled down to Link.
"Really?!" He sounded quite excited.
"Yeah! I'm going to see what's in it." She told him.
She looked, seeing a small gap separating one branch from the other. She smirked. All to easy. She took off into a sprint, enjoying the feeling through her body. She braced her feet and leaped off at the last minute. Her leg buckled underneath her at the last push. It was at that moment, she realized her mistake. She was so caught up, from feeling so good, she forgot how badly her body really was.
The small error was all she need, to miss the jump. The "easy hop" quickly turned into a huge problem. She soon found herself falling. Her hand stretched out to grab something, out of reflex. She felt wood underneath her fingers and her body jerked at the sudden stop. She heard a pop, and a wave of tingles flooded her mind, once again. Did she dislocate her shoulder? She would have shrugged if she could. She could not tell, she did not feel any pain after all. She was holding on with one hand. Her grip was slipping fast, her nails dug into the bark.
She heard Link scream her name, in fear. Her body was trembling, but she couldn't tell if it was from fear, pleasure, or pain. She slowly hefted herself up with one arm. Her hand was shaking unable to hold on much longer. She felt dizzy, the endorphins was working over time. She lifted her other hand, and started to pull harder, not wanting to fall.
She grunted as she pulled herself onto the extremely wide branch. Her breathing was ragged again, her body is still trembling. Her back was pressed against the tree's, hard wooden surface. She sighed, now as not the time to rest. If she did not keep moving, the signals in her brain will stop making those "feel good" chemicals.
She quickly stood back up and walked over to the chest. Opening it, she found out, that inside, was a sliver key. She pocketed the small item and looked down at the ground. Link was staring at her from below. So many things was going through his mind, she could tell, he was like a open book. Fear, anger, worry, confusion. She shook her head.
"You better catch me!" She warned him.
She could see his eyes fog over with thought then he stretched his arms out. She smiled and with a small leap, found herself falling, once again. She closed her eyes, enjoying the feeling of weightlessness. It was over too soon, for she came to a stop, falling into strong his strong arms.
"We got to stop meeting like this, little filly." He purred. She playfully slapped his chest.
"Oh my, such flattery will get you no where young man." She smiled.
Her mind was all tingly. She didn't care what she said or what she did, most of the things that ran through her mind was all fuzzy, so it did not matter to her. But it did made it hard to think, so she just blurted out whatever. And it seems deep down, she has a dark side. Stupid hormones.
She felt her feet touch the ground, and he stepped away from her. Giving her space. She smirked. Every since that time in the windmill he has been more kind to her, and stopped being so touchy feely… sometimes. That thought made her happy. He keeps to his word. Unlike someone she knows. She huffed.
"I have something for you." She told him. "Now, close your eyes." Her voice, she noted, sounds slightly seductive.
He seemed confused but looked like he wanted to humor her and did as he was told. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the key. Her mind was still fuzzy and she got a idea. She grinned.
She reached up and rubbed his strong chest hungrily. Wow, his so toned. She felt his muscles tighten, slightly flinching at her movements. Does he not like her touch? This thought made her frown. She placed the key on her tongue smirking, once again. Well this will show him not to mess with her anymore. Not gay. She mentally snorted. My ass. Who filches at a woman's touch? Seriously. Especially such a fine, sexy woman as her. She complemented herself.
She cursed. She must be drunk. She thought. Stupid endorphins, they made her like this! She blamed anything for her, strange behavior. She wrapped her arms around the mans lean shoulders. His eyes, still closed, but his face was flushed red. He looks so sexy like that. Man, she surprised herself. Look at all these crazy thoughts running through her head. It was insane! Him, Sexy!? Pshaw. Crazy!
"Mmm." She moaned slightly and pressed her body against his.
The endorphins made her whole body feel warm. Her face was flushed as well. She stood on the balls of her feet till he wasn't towering over her, in such a way. She could hear, and feel his heart, beating madly against her chest. Or maybe that was her own? She couldn't tell. Even if she was as tall as she could get, it still wasn't enough. Why was he so much taller then her. She felt small. She did not like that idea. So she pulled him roughly towards her.
She felt his body tense at the harsh treatment, but he immediately relaxed into her rough hold. So he is that kind of man? She mentally smirked, at the idea. She tilted her head and pressed her face close to his. There lip's were slightly brushing across each others. She let a breath of hot air escape her mouth. She felt him shiver, as it ran across his dry lips.
"Open." She saw him lick his lips in hesitation. "Open." She ordered him. Her voice went deeper, trying to tempt his lips apart.
This time, he complied and his lips parted slightly. She whispered 'Good boy' and she felt him tremble. She placed her hands behind his neck and entangled her fingers in his golden locks. His eyes were still closed, but she could tell, it was taking all of his will power not to open them. She did however feel him wrap his arms around her slim waist. She smirked.
She pushed, the key, halfway out of her mouth. She stuck her tongue out, and balanced it carefully. She gently let it slide off of her wet tongue and into his now, parted lips. She heard him gasp, snapping his eyes open. She let out a purr, as he backed away, and placed his hand in front of his mouth. He pulled out the key and looked at it.
"Ah, you was hoping for something else? Hmm?" She asked.
He looked at her and his eyes widened. Was there something on her face? She giggled and walked past him, through the closed door, leading into the temple. Leaving the confused, dazed man, to his own thoughts. She wondered. What was wrong with her? Stupid Pleasure senses, making her do freaky things. But she must admit, she rather enjoyed teasing him like that.
She was now in a narrow hallway. She immediately noticed a shadow on the floor. You could not pass the hall, without walking underneath it. Right away, she knew it was a trap. A clicking sound behind her shocked her, out of her thoughts. Link walked up to her, he paused before strolling past her.
She waited for him to stop walking, but he did not. Does he not notice the trap? She ran to him, grabbing his shirt collar and yanking him backwards just as he walked under the shadow. A large spider creature fell off the ceiling. It looked just like the one she killed before, only it was bigger then her. It spun around, then started to slowly crawl back up to it's hiding spot.
"Now. I know I'm sexy and all, but that doesn't give you an excuse to lose your insight of the world around you." She preached to him.
He looked at her. His eyes fogged over for a second, he blushed and turned his head away. She sighed, pulling out her bow, and shot the vial thing, clinging to the ceiling. She looked down at her hand, only a slight tingle was now present in her body. The endorphins was wearing off. She cursed.
Link then started to walk pass her once again, through the, now cleared, hall way. She followed behind him, but soon realized he was keeping as much distance, as he could, from her. Was he avoiding her? Was it because of the key thing? Why did she even do that in the first place? She tried to remember, her mind was all a blur. She was having trouble trying to think. Her brain started to tingle. She was probably causing herself a headache, trying to remember. She huffed in disbelief.
She soon found herself in a large, circler area, standing beside Link. There was a elevator in the center of the room. Four different color flames surrounding it. It seems this temple was bigger then she thought. She walked forward. Suddenly the flames turned into ghost-type people. Where they Poe's? Or Poe Spirit's or… whatever? They all laughed and disappeared. The elevator then slowly lowered until it was molded perfectly into the floor. She cursed, once again. Yup. She agreed. She was already starting to act like her old self.
"And here I thought this would be easy." She heard him chuckle behind her.
"When is anything ever easy?" He asked. He slowly descended down the stairs.
"When you don't get caught." She stated. Her words made him faultier in his steps, pausing for a brief moment, before continuing onward, and towards a far off door. It was locked though. Instead of following him, she had her eyes on the elevator.
She walked down the steps. A small tingle slowly flowed throughout her body, instead of the usual, crushing wave, so strong, it made her lightheaded. She frowned, Her "feel good" Chemicals was wearing off, and fast. She wouldn't last the journey, searching for those stupid ghosts, running all over this place. She knew this place was huge.
"I will find the easy way!! You wait and see!" She was now in front of the elevator, yelling towards him.
He just looked, over his shoulders, at her. He then shook his head and chuckled, turning back around to look at the locked door. She quickly pulled out all the stops to try and pry open the stupid thing. She pulled out her sword and stabbed the small crack in the floor, trying to wedge it through. Nothing.
She growled. She shot a few arrows into it. They just stuck to the floor, not penetrating. She pulled out her staff and tried to make a lever, together with her sword. When that didn't work she started to bash her Hiraikotsu in frustration at the elevator's top. Stupid thing! Open! She threw her boomerang away, it was left, plied up with the rest of her weapons. She then started to jump up and down, now out of ideas. She stomped her foot angrily at the ground. Pain shot through her leg. She hissed, holding her injured foot.
Her eyes went wide. Oh, crap. She now felt pain. She didn't have much time, soon all the pain in her body would come crashing back. She can already feel her body trembling. Wait, that wasn't her. She looked down and saw the elevator was slowly rising. She smiled.
"Ha!" She huffed. "I did it Link!" She yelled. "Come on!" Link turned to Her. She saw a small smile creep unto his face.
She knew she would get this thing open. She was proud of herself, and puffed her chest out, showing her accomplishment. She stopped though, and quickly jumped down. She will celebrate later. Small tingles evaded her feet when she landed with a thud. She looked down, seeing her sword. She picked it up and left the rest of her weapons there. She'll get them later. She sheathed her sword. It closed shut with a small, click. Not waiting for Link, she walked into the elevator. Iron bars shot all around her, trapping her inside. She cursed. How could she fall for such a trap?! Quaking, underneath her, indicated it was swiftly going back down, taking her with it. She turned on her heels, staring at the wide eyed man.
"LINK!" Her voice cracked, showing her fear.
She gripped the bars and started to shake them. They stayed unmoving. With a grunt she tried to pull them apart. Sharp, shocks, pieced her muscles, stopping her. She clinched her jaw tight. She reached out her hand through the spacing in the bars. As if that would help with anything. She was already three-fourths into the floor. She had to withdrawn her hand, not wanting it to be wedged between, the roof, and the floor. Darkness was slowly creeping up and around her body. She raised her hand, touching the top of the elevator. She pushed, as if the motion, would will the elevator, to go back up.
"Link!" She called in desperation, one last time.
A small slimmer of light was all that was left, before a large slam rang through her ears. She was caught, and everything went black.
He heard her yell, behind him in joy. He turned around and saw the elevator slowly rising. He smiled at her. Who would have thought? Oh well. He mentally shrugged and started to descend the stairs. Kagome picked up her sword and walked into the elevator. She was so impatient. Could she not wait for him? A loud bang sounded throughout the silent area. His head snapped up, only to see Kagome inside the elevator. Iron bars surrounded her. She was trapped. His heart stopped.
"Kagome…" He whispered. He couldn't think. Kagome, yelled his name, snapping him out of his shock. She was scared. He dashed forward, his feet moving on there own. 'Kagome.' His mind reeled. He saw her reach her hand out for him. His chest clinched and he tried to run faster. He could barely see her hand. She was reaching up, touching the roof.
He lunged forward, his stomach slid across the ground. She screamed his name, one last time. in desperation. He stretched his hand out, as if trying to catch the impossible. A loud crash, bellowed through the air. It closed shut, just as his hand reached it.
"Kagome!!" He roared into the air. He was now sitting, staring at his empty hand, as if waiting for an answer. "Kagome." He mumbled is disbelief.
He screamed her name, once again. He was pounding the floor, as if trying to punish the elevator for taking her away from him. He started to whisper, blaming himself. His rough onslaught on the floor, stopped. He should have been faster. If only he stopped her. Laughter boomed throughout the quiet room. He clinched his jaw, tight.
"Poor Fairy Boy. You must feel so alone without your little partner." The voice teased.
"Ganon!" He shouted to the voice. "What have you done to Kagome?!" A growl erupted through his chest, in warning.
"Now, now. Watch that temper of yours."
"Tell me what you have done with her!" Her ordered.
"I don't have to tell you anything boy!" his voiced flared, the room quaked. "But since you amuse me. " he's voice was calm once more. The floor stop shivering at his anger. "I will tell you. She is with me." He gloated. "If you want to see her again. You must beat me in this temple. If you do…" His voice trailed off slightly. "I might let you see her once more." His laugh echoed through the halls, once more, before fading.
"GANONDORF!" Link roared into the sky. He received no answer.
His anger slowly died down. He sat there for what seemed like, to him, hours. He was wallowing in his own guilt, for what happened to Kagome. The images in his mind, played over and over again; like a broken record. He shouldn't have let her out of his sight. He was to slow. He should have seen the trap. The thing is, he didn't, and now she's gone. He sighed. A growl bubbled in his chest. He shouldn't be sitting here. The more he sits and does nothing, the longer Kagome is in Ganon's clutches.
He slowly stood, and dusted himself off. He saw her weapons on the floor. Standing there for a few seconds longer, he paused. He then preceded to pick up the discarded weapons. He had no trouble, till it came to the Hiraikotsu. As he tried to heft the weapon, his shoulder popped. The weapon hit the floor with a loud bang. It was so heavy! How could she move around with this, as if it was nothing? He could not lift it, so he left it there. Might as well leave the rest of her stuff here. He thought. They would only slow him down. He looked around the room once more, placing all her things into a pile on the floor. He saw one door that was not locked, a good indication of where he should venture next. He took a deep breath, and calmly walked to the door. Starting his journey through The Forest Temple, to save Kagome.
He grunted. This small trek across the Temple served to be more challenging then he first thought. He already traveled through most of the temple, and he hasn't even came across one Poe yet. Luck should have it, he did find a few keys, fought some Stalfos, Blue bubbles, Deku Baba's, Octoroks, Came across difficult puzzles, Twisted hallways, Wall Masters and several Huge blocks!
He was taking a small break from the whole ordeal. He just finished off two tough Stalfo's and a chest appeared in the circular room. He rested his back against the stone wall for a few more minutes before he pushed himself off the wall and towards the unopened chest. Inside, was The Fairy Bow. Ah, finally, something he could use. He saw many switch that was to far away for him to reach. This bow would be perfect.
When he came upon the switches, he's first thought, went to Kagome's bow, she left behind. He retraced his steps all the way back to the large room. Only to find that he could not pull the string back, to fire. Was it enchanted in some way so only she could use it? He shook his head. He did not know. He was angered he walked all that way there for nothing, but soon found his way back to the switches, once again.
It took a few more door, Hallways, switches, and a golden key, before he came to his first Poe. Finally. She was rather annoying. Wanting him to shoot pictures of herself before she would appear. It wasn't so bad, there was only three pictures, but they was all black, only one of them housed her soul. Once he got it in full view and raised his bow, her spirit moved, from one picture to another. This angered him, but he soon got the hang of it. He was thrilled when he finally killed her. Three more to go. He groaned.
He was on his third Poe now. She was more annoying then the picture ghosts. Wanting him to finish a Human sized, puzzle of herself. It was made out of huge stone block that he had to push across the room, before she would appear and fight him. He was glad when he finally solved it and beat her, making one more torch light up. Only one more left.
He walked through the door, in the puzzle room, leaving. He found himself inside the elevator room once again. The last Poe was in the center of the room. Finally. He didn't have to flip a hundred switches, to reach her, and then do something crazy to make it show itself. Soft weeping enter it's ears. Was it crying over its fallen companions? He jumped down, raising his bow to strike. She laughed. A trapped. He growled. She split herself into four images and surrounded him.
His heart beat faster, this one was smarter then the rest. He tried not to panic and soon, through trial and error, found out which one was the real one. Defeating her, the torch lit. The elevator slowly rose from the ground. He smiled. Looking unto it, he saw that it was empty. His frowned. Of course, she wouldn't still be left inside. He just had a small glimmer of hope. That's all.
He rubbed his sore body as he entered the lift. It slowly descended down. That Poe packed quite a punch. When he missed, she would laugh and hit him with a sneak attack from behind. He growled. Stupid spirits. The elevator finally landed with a soft thud on the ground. He looked around and mentally groaned. Another puzzle?
Turns out, the puzzle wasn't all that bad, only on his muscles. Pushing and pulling stone slabs, trying to reveal doors and more switches, took a number on him. He was now standing in front of a locked door. It was huge in size, and the lock was golden, and in the shape of an ogre. He pulled out, the only key left, in his pocket. The golden one he found before. He inserted it, into the lock, and turned it. It clicked, and to his joy, it opened. He didn't think twice, before going inside. The door slammed shut behind him.
The room looked rather small from where he stood, in front of the door. There was a ten foot tall platform that took up most of the room. From what he could see, a rope barrier was enclosed around it. Pictures hung on the wall, also surrounding the area. A small set of stairs was in front of him, curving around the pillar, leading to the top. He then took flight, up the stairs. When he reached the top his eyes widened.
"Kagome!" He yelled in shock.
She looked at him, tears in her eyes. She was in the middle of the platform, tied up. She muffled small screams at him but he couldn't understand her, a gag was on her mouth. He immediately ran to he and kneeled.
"Don't worry, I got you--" His hand went through her. An illusion.
He cursed, yet another trap! He looked behind him as bars came up, blocking his escape. An all to familiar voice boomed in the room.
"Ha ha ha ..." Ganon appeared above him.
He was floating in the air, on top of his black horse, laughing. He suddenly reached up and pulled off his face. A metal-type mask surrounded in blue mist was revealed. Before Link could understand what was going on, he rode into one of the pictures on the wall. He growled, not liking this game of run and hide. He screamed for him to come and fight him, like a real man. After a minute he saw Ganon start to ride out of the picture, he looked around. Ganon was riding out of every picture. More illusions? Link pulled out his bow taking aim.
A purple portal appeared in front of one of the pictures. Instinctively he shot into the deep abyss. He heard Ganon scream in pain then he retreat back, into the picture. He strung another arrow, not letting his guard down. The same thing happened again, but Link released to quickly and shot the wrong picture. He heard him laugh before a shock, of pain, hit his back. Link roared in agony. After a few seconds the pain dulled but he still felt a tingling sensation all throughout his body. He readied his bow, once more. Praying he wouldn't make a mistake like that again.
Thankfully he didn't, and three more hits later, Ganon hissed in pain. He fell off his horse and started to hover freely out in the open. Link smirked. Finally, he came out of hiding. He pulled back his arrow and it flew towards him. He easily flicked it away with his staff. The grip on his bow tightened and it creaked at the harsh pressure. He put it away and pulled out his Master Sword.
Without warning, Ganon threw a ball of energy at him. Link ducked, and rolled away just in time. He laughed at his foolish movements, and sent another ball his way. He dodged again. This continued for a few minutes before Navi appeared.
"Hey! The only way to get him is to hit him with his own magic!" She then ran back into hiding.
"Oh that's just great help Navi, how am I suppose to-" He paused.
He got an idea and smirked. He quickly got into attack position and waited. When Ganon sent the electric ball at him, Link quickly swiped his sword. The ball sparked and sizzled against his sword, before reflecting back. Ganon was caught off guard, it hit him and he fell onto the ground. Link growled. Lunging forward, he attacked his weakened body. He hacked and slashed with all his strength, exacting his revenge on the evil man. He roared in pain with each hit, until he pushed Link back with pure energy, and flew into the air, once more.
Ganon roared in anger and sent another ball at him. Link reflected the attack again. This time the pig faced man was ready. Swinging his staff, and with a mighty huff, it was sent back at Link. The game of tennis continued. The ball's speed quickened with each hit till it was only a blur screaming across the air. Link was lucky, and Ganon messed up and he fell on the floor again, writhing in pain.
Once again, Link dashed forward and attacked him with all his might. Ganon screamed and blue flames engulfed his form. Link yelled in victory as his crumbled body floated into the air. Link then started to order Ganon to give Kagome back, but a booming voice interrupted him.
"Hey kid, you did quite well. It looks like you may be gaining some slight skill." He paused. "But you have defeated only my phantom. When you fight the real me, it won't be so easy!" The 'Phantom Ganon' started to convulse into pain as more flames surrounded him. "I will send this weakling in the space between dimensions." A purple portal appeared in the center of the room and the phantom dropped into it before it closed back up again.
"Where is Kagome!? You said you will give her to me once I beat you!" Link stated.
"I said I might give her to you." He corrected.
"You better give her back to me right now!" A warning growl erupted through Link's chest.
"Temper temper. You should watch it." He scolded. " That anger will get you into trouble someday." Preaching.
"Give her back!" He ordered again. His voice was lowered, trying to stay calm.
"Sorry. I think I will keep her for a little while longer. I enjoy her company very much." He teased. Links anger flared, once more.
"How do I know she is safe?!" Link asked. There was no answer. "Ganon?!" His voice held slight worry. "Ganondorf!" He snarled the evil mans name, hoping for a reply. He was only met, with silence. He looked down at the ground sadly. His beating heart echoed loudly in the calm room. Then, a soft voice entered his ear.
"Let me go. Please." The voice begged.
"K-Kagome?!" He spoke her name into the air, as if it was taboo.
"Link?" She replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "Is that..." There was a long pause. "You?" Her voice sounded weak and fading. "I'm-" Her words was cut short.
"I believe that is enough." Ganon interrupted.
"What have you done to her!?" He yelled.
"Nothing." He replied. Link was going to persist, saying he was a liar, when Ganon spoke again. "She is very powerful." He told him. "I can't have you, walking around, on my land, with someone like her." He stated. "So, I took her when she was weakened and had her guard down." He paused slightly. "To tell you the truth, I was surprised at how simple it was." Ganon gloated.
"You're a monster and a-" A small, white, glow, above him, caught Link's attention.
He looked at it, squinting. It enlarged and then a black burr came hurling towards him. Before he could react it rammed into his chest, knocking the wind out of him. He laid there for a few seconds. A small moan fell unto his frame. He looked down, and his eyes widened. He quickly sat up, cradling the small girl to his body.
"Link..." She looked at him with half closed eyes, she looked exhausted. The choker on her neck glowed green before she went limp in his arms.
"Kagome?" He whispered. "Kagome!" Repeating her name, he shook her shoulders slightly.
She groaned at the rough movement. He sighed in relief. She just passed out. He hugged her close to his chest. Placing his nose in the nape of her neck, he took a deep breath. Vanilla flooded his sense, once again. He missed it, such a wonderful sent. He took another gulp of air and whispered her name. He felt her shiver and he pulled back, looking down at her. So small. He smiled and slowly stood up. Taking extra care, holding such a fragile package as her. He then walked calmly into the blue glow that was waiting for him. He looked around, finding himself, once again, in the chamber of sages. He gently squeezed his arms, making sure she was still with him.
"I'm here too." A little voice spoke up.
"Sara." He said greeted softly.
"Yes, it's me Link, I wanted to say thank you... Because of you, I could awaken as a Sage." Link was slightly taken back, Sara was the sage?
"Yes, I'm the sage of the Forest Temple." She spoke, as if reading his mind. "Now please, take this Medallion as my thanks and to remind you of our friendship we always had and always will have." She smiled and raised her hands and the green Forest Medallion came down. "I will always be... your friend." Her words were soft as light engulfed him and Kagome.
His feet landed softly on a dirt rode. He looked up and smiled, seeing The Great Deku Tree. He paused waiting to hear a familiar, all-knowing, wise, voice. It never came. He looked down and sighed. He was dead, killed by Ganon's curse, seven years ago. His eyes squinted, seeing a small plant below the mighty tree. He bent down, trying to get a better look. Suddenly it sprang to life, shooting up, out of the ground.
"AH!" He stumbled backwards.
He looked down at the package in his arms as she stirred slightly, and mumbled. A small smile creped onto his face. He then looked up, a tree-like being, planted in front of him.
"Hi there! I am the Deku Tree sprout!" It chirped. "Because you broke the curse on the Forest Temple, I can grow and flourish!" It joyfully cried. "I bet your wondering why all your friends stayed the same and don't recognize you!" He asked. Link wasn't really thinking about that, at the moment, but yes, it has crossed his mind. "Its because the Kokiri never grow up! Even after seven years, they're still kids!" This fact surprised Link. "You must be wondering why only you have grown up!" Link just nodded. "Well, as you might have already guessed, you are not a Kokiri! You are actually a Hylian! I am finally happy to reveal this secret to you!" He paused, then started to tell a story.
"Long ago before, the King came of this country, there was a fierce war. A Hylian mother fled to get away from the war with her child. She came this forest and asked the Deku tree to watch over her child since she was badly injured... she soon died. The great Deku tree knew the child had a great destiny so he took the boy in and grew him up with the Kokiri." He smiled and looked at me.
"You are a Hylian, and were always bound to leave this forest. And now, you have learned your own destiny. So you know what you must do. That's right, you must save the land of Hyrule. Now, Link, break the curses on all the Temples, and return peace to Hyrule!" The sprout moved and dance around happily, waving his branches around.
Link smiled at the little happy creature. Seeing as he had nothing more to say, he turned around and exited the area. He was strolling through the small, forest village, Kagome in hand. His friends waved and cheered for him in thanks, calling him "The Hero". They still did not recognize who he truly was. He was saddened, but nodded every now and then, in greeting.
He soon heard creaking, under his feet, as he crossed the rope bridge, and into the dark tunnel, finding himself outside. He sighed looking at Epona, who waited for him patiently, then down at the sleeping girl in his arms. He heard Epona short, expressing her thoughts on the matter, and shaking her head.
"Yeah yeah, I know. She's a lot of trouble for one little filly. Eh girl?" Epona answered by stomping her hoofed feet, and neighing.
He chuckled at the humorous horse. He stopped when the "little filly" wiggled in his grasp. When she stopped moving, he shifted her around in his arms till he had her positioned on just one of them. Her thighs and bottom was laying on his forearm. The rest of her body was leaning fully against his chest, head propped against his shoulder. He felt her sigh unto his bare neck and shivers ran down his spine.
Before he dropped the poor girl, he quickly lifted them up into the saddle. He placed her, as is, onto the cold material. She grumbled and buried her face into his chest. He looked down at her and smiled. She looks like a child. He noted, watching her legs, dangle freely. A small wind blew around them and she squeezed her legs tighter together. She shivered and cuddled closer to his body, seeking warmth. He placed his arms on either side of her small frame, hugging her close, and grabbed the reins. He clicked his tongue together softly, signaling Epona to start. He then looked up at the sky, in the direction, where they were going to engage, another, great enemy.
It roared in anger and rage. Its peak had a evil red aura circling around it, like the plague. A hard breeze blew into his face. A strong, spicy smell wafted into his nose. The wind picked up, and whipped and howled around them, as if saying 'Do not go.' But he must, he told himself. They must go to a place who's very name, tells exactly was to come, if you venture into it's deep, dark grasp.
"Death Mountain." He whispered.