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Soul's Eternal Darkness

" You think they're having fun? " Cloud asked. James shrugged as he continued to look skyward.

" What are you two doing? " Link walked up behind them. James turned and smiled before pointing towards the sky.

" Just wondering when Alchemypoetry and DeadlyDragon12 are going to let us get some action in this damn piece ".

" I don't think we're supposed to know " Link snickered.

" Well I say we hold one of them captured " Cloud suggested.

" Choose your captive wisely ".

" What do you mean by that? "

" It is Alchemypoetry that is going to write our fluff. But DeadlyDragon12 who decides when it is time...so...which is the right one? "

" Damn you authors!!!! " Cloud shook his fist in rage.

" Wouldn't it be great if they flexed their powers and something bad happen? " Link laughed. James chuckled. Cloud unsheathed his busterblade.

" Alright you damn writers! Come on down! I challenge you to a duel! "

" Ugh...Cloud? Not such a smart idea " Link warned.

" I am not afraid of no author! Let alone two teenagers! I say we fight! Whose with me? Link? "

" No thanks, I'd rather not ".

" James? "

" Nah, without them I wouldn't have even come into existence... "

" You may have won the battle! And the people reading my humilation must be laughing by now...but you have not won the war! I swear I'll ..."

' I'll make you a uniqe if you don't shut up ' + Alchemypoetry.

" ...On with the story, my lovely authors! " + DeadlyDragon12 laughs in the corner +.

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James tossed and turned within his sheets, sweat gleaming off his tanned muscles. Sitting up quickly he scrubbed his face with his palms. Groaning he forced himself out of bed and onto his feet. He shrugged off his shirt before tossing it on the ground and glaring upon his cursed arm. The markings in acient dialect pulsed and glowed, causing him pain. Biting his lower lip he sat at the edge of his bed, cursing his already cursed limb. Sighing, he knew he wouldn't be getting much sleep anymore for this night. Looking around, he saw that Link and Cloud were still unconscious. James surpressed the urge to laugh as Cloud let out a whimper moan of ' don't hurt me Tifa! I didn't know you wanted the cookie! ' Link made no movement, it looked as though he had stopped breathing completely. James walked over to the elf before leaning slightly down, trying to listen for a heartbeat.

" Are you going to stand over me all day? " the elf's cool voice was almost silent, but still heard.

" Sorry " James whispered as he straightend up.

" I assure you, I am still alive. Elves just go into very deep sleep...sort of...its a deep sleep but light noises will wake us...its...complicated...night " he turned over onto his stomach, facing away from the swordsman and went once again into his deep slumber. James shrugged as he walked over to his blades before putting them in their sheaths and carrying them outside. A bit more practice couldn't hurt. He walked to the courtyard, allowing the night wind to cool off his sweat. He smiled as the moon glowed dimly, sunrise was at least three to four hours off. Taking his blades by the hilt he began to twirl them expertly, slicing the air around him, close to his body. He needed a new technique, or a few new moves. Something suddenly squirmed in his pocket. Instant memory resurfaced, how could he forget. Putting one sword down he reached into his pocket and took out a small golden dragon, almost snake like. It was more along the lines of a japanese dragon, its eyes a brightly colored blue. James smiled as it coiled around his arm, its tiny feet digging into his skin. It clicked it tongue against its teeth, making James laugh. It stretched its wings before taking off into the air and disappearing into the night.

" Stay safe " he whispered in acient tongue of dragons as he waved goodbye. Perhaps it would come back to him as its master? He sighed, he hadn't had a dragon return to him in a long long time. He wasn't sure if that was a good thing, or a bad. The time he ruled over dragons was when ' She ' controlled him. Biting back the distaste, he picked up his blades again and began to manuver them around his body. He turned sharply and his swords collided with someone else's. James turned quickly, ready to smite whoever dared sneak up on him. He paused in midswing as he saw Brittney looking back at him, her eyes hazy. James raised his eyebrows.

" Ughh...Britt? " he put his sword down and scratched the top of his head. Brittney placed her sword back in its sheath before looking back at him.

" I'm leaving ".

" What? Why? " he noticed she was wearing her traveling clothes, her weapons completely ready to go.

" Because I don't think I can stay here...its not my thing...I travel. I'm not supposed to stay near groups of people...things happen...very bad things... "

" Why is that ? "

" I...I don't remember " she answered sadly.

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" It is my pleasure for your stay, my lady " Zelda's father could be heard all through the castle. Grumbling, the Princess of Light got out of bed, did he have to be so damn loud at such early times in the morning? Tieing her robe tightly, she tip toed down the hallway and to the jumble of stairs. Opening the door to the throne room, she spied all around for the new source of her father's loudness. A woman with flaming red hair, her icey blue eyes menacing. She was beautiful, in a terrifying sort of way.

" Who's this? "

" This is... " the king started but the woman finished.

" I am Arch Mors...queen of the city of Mal ".

" Nice to meet you , but it is rather early. Forgive me if I am not in a cheery mood. " Arch laughed, her voice cold and bitter, but sweet all at once. Zelda shuddered as she rubbed her hands down her arms.

" I am sorry to have woke you princess...please, go back to bed. " Zelda didn't hesitate, she wanted away from this lady. She closed the door behind her and walked to her balcony. She was still shivering, but felt so much better as two strong arms embraced her warmly.

" Your freezing my dear, but why? " Link asked sweetly. Zelda found herself smiling, they could get in severe trouble for their secret relationship, but they didn't care. He kissed her neck softly, causing new shivers to run up her spine.

" We have a new guest from the City of Mal ".

" Really? "

" Yes. "

" Who? "

" The Queen apparently. "

" James will not be happy. "

" I imagine not. "

" Then let me tell him."

" If you insist, but I think her presence will be convincing enough " Zelda said quietly.

A/N: I'm sorry that its not very long, but perhaps DeadlyDragon12 can come up with some ideas because I am so stumped. Forgive me for the shortness. Alchemypoetry