A/N: So sorry that I haven't updated in so long! I started some other stories! I promise it won't take me this long to update again.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda.

Chapter 8: Godesses and fate

"Link! Wake up, Link!" Zelda screamed from on the other side of the fire that had egulfed the arena.

The young green clothed boy continued to lie unconcious near the edge of the arena. The only sound that could be heard was Zelda screaming and Ganon's harsh laughter. The ground shook with every step the monster took toward Link. The fire reflecting off of his gigantic swords that he helf fiercely. Zelda's heart was full of panic. Not for Link's safety...but for the safety of all Hyrule. If Link couldn't defeat Ganon...Hyrule would plunge into endless darkness.

"Damn it, Link! Get up!" Zelda picked up a small rock and hurled it at him. It hit him smack in the head. Amazingly, it was all that he needed to wake up.

"What the-" Link rolled out of the way just as Ganon swung one of his swords toward Link. "That is not the first thing you want to see when you wake up!"

Link struggled to get to his feet, but every time he managed to stand up...Ganon would hit the ground sending him hurtling to the rough ground again. Lightning crackled above the fight, as fire flared around the two. Ganon continued to get closer and closer to the Hero of Time.

"I am too powerful! Even for the pathetic Hero of Time!" Ganon spat.

"The bigger they are, the harder they fall," Link said calmly as he dodged another fatal blow.

Link finally was able to have the oppurtunity to draw his Megaton Hammer out. He dodged another blow and slid under the immortal beast. Then he struck Ganon's backside with a the huge hammer. Ganon screeched in pain, as he collapsed to the ground. Link casually swung his hammer in a small ark before smashing it down onto Ganon again. The fire seemed to subside. Zelda threw Link his sword. As he grasped the Master Sword in his hand, a burst of strength seemed to engulf him. He ran over to Ganon and began his final assault against the King of Evil.

"Link, move!" Link had barely gotten out of the way when Zelda shot a huge beam of light engulfing the monster. "Now! Finish him, Link!"

Before Link finished the final blow, he could see the fear and anger in Ganon's eyes. Then he plunged his word into the center of his head.

"That is what you get for calling me pathetic! Who's pathetic now, huh! Hah!" Link yelled triumphantly as he began walking away.

With Ganon's dying breath he managed to pull his sword up and slash at the Hero of Time one final time. Shock registered on Link's face as he collapsed to the ground in a pool of blood.

"Sages now!" Zelda said as sparkling lights began to form around Ganon. Then the King of Evil was gone. Locked in the sacred Realm...for the time being.

Link remained motionless on the ground. A deep gash was on his back. Zelda ran over to him...he was pale and cold. His eyes were empty and emotionless. His breathing was labored. He was dying and Zelda couldn't do anything to help him.

"Zel?" Link managed to say.

"Link, stay with me. Don't give up." Zelda whistled for Epona who galloped over immediately. She helped Link up, before getting on herself.

"It...it is too...late. I...I messed up. Sorry," Link said through raggad breaths.

"You saved Hyrule, Link. You truly are the Hero of Time." Link's blood covered the both of them now. Zelda manged to get Epona to go faster than possible thanks to her sage powers. Time was running out for the Hero of Time.

"I can't...see. Why...can't I see?" That wasn't a good sign. It meant he was losing too much blood. His heart rate was slowing too, that would explain the loss of sight.

"Sshhh. Don't worry, Link. All I want you to do is stay awake..." Zelda said softly.

"Alright, your...majesty," he said smiling.

His eyelids began to close. Zelda started to panic. "Link! No! Do not give up! I am ordering you to stay alive!"

"So...tired," Link moaned with every sudden jerk or movement the horse made.

The pain was now becoming overwhelming and Link didn't know how much longer he could endure this torture. But he would try to stay awake and alive for as long as he possibly could. For Malon. He hadn't told her the truth before he had left. There had been plenty of times back on the ranch where he could have told her. He hadn't though. That thought alone gave him the strength to keep going. He had to tell her...even if it killed him.

"Take me...to the ranch," Link said vehemently.

"Ok, Link. Maybe they can help you," Zelda said as she brushed his hair out of his face.

They arrived at the ranch soon after. Zelda screamed for help as Malon rushed outside. It didn't take her long to figure out what had happened. Rain beat down upon them as they rushed to get Link to the house. Zelda watched as the small red haired girl showed so much strength even though she was deathly afraid.

"Link, hold on." Malon began to clean the wound which was still bleeding profusely.

"Malon...need to tell...you something..." Link said softly.

"Sshhh, Link. What you need to do is rest..."

"No...you have to know..."

"Alright, Link."

"I never told you...you mean...so much to me. More...than you know." Zelda stood behind Malon as she continued to mend and heal Link. She backed up even farther into the shadows. "Loved you...from the moment I met you. Thought you...were a dream. Was...too shy to...tell you."

More tears welled up in Malon's eyes. "Oh, Link. I...I love you too."

Link's eyes seemed to light up for a brief moment. "Well, then...then I am glad. I had...to tell you. Sorry...it took this long. I...will always...love...love..."

Link tried to get out the last word but his breath suddenly escaped him and he could no longer keep his eyes open. His heart began to slow until it was almost not beating at all.

"No! You can't die! You can't Link! I will never forgive you if you do! Please..." Malon's voice was barely a measurable whisper.

Malon could do nothing now but pray to the godesses. Pray that they don't take the only man she had...and will ever love, away from her...

A/N dodges things that readers are throwing at her I'm so sorry thatI had to end it like this! I'll update soon...that is if I get enough reviews! hehehe...