I have a few serious moments here, but as for the comedic conversations, I hope your enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I made myself laugh. I'm just that lame. At this point, I'm coming up with this as I go along. Aside from the future explanation on the song Dark sang, I have no idea what this story will come to be. I'm just as excited as you are :D! At least, I hope you're excited XD. Anywhore. Here is chapter 6!


The Legend of Dark

Chapter 6
Dare

We ended up sticking around until noon that next day before finally distancing ourselves from the lake. Link and I haven't talked much since the creepy song incident. I'm not too bothered by the silence, though; both of us need time to think. Bring forth darkness to the skies. That sounds like something Ganon wants. Not me. Although I rather like the shadow idea. Not that I would ever tell Link. Something about having shadows obey me just sounds right. Link can be the hero. I'll be the king of shadows. Not an evil king, of course. But I wont prance around helping others. My shadows will serve me. I'll wake up on a luxurious bed and-

"What?" I ask as the hero looks down at me with his arms crossed, unfazed that I just ran into him. I stand to my feet and brush imaginary dirt from my black tunic.

"Aren't you the least bit disturbed by that song?" Pffft. Now you want to talk? Well, at least you didn't hear the creepy shadow voices.

"Of course I am."

"Then why are you smiling like an idiot lost in dream land."

"Relax. It's just a song."

"That had power behind it! I could practically feel darkness surrounding us."

"There is nothing wrong with darkness." I cross my arms over my chest.

"I don't mean "lack of light", Dark. I mean a lack of good. Something unpure and tainted. Are you sure you've never heard that song before?"

"positive. It just sort of came to me. Like I knew the lyrics all along, but I know I've never heard it before."

His frown deepens as he turns and continues walking. My smile returns, and I follow again. I'm somewhere between being crown the Shadow of Time and being waited on by my shadow minions when I run into the hero once again.

"What is it this time?"

"It will be nightfall again in a couple of hours, and the fields of Hyrule will be riddled with monsters."

I glance around and notice a high wall with a gate in the distance. As if reading my mind, Link speaks up again.

"There's a couple of rough stones that can be used as a latter. We'll cross it tomorrow morning and make it to the ranch before it the sun sets."

I smirk. "Afraid of the Dark?"

He looks at me, irritated. But then his scowl slowly formed into a sly smile. That makes me nervous. Just what are you up to, Hero? I watch him slowly pull out a strange object, then bring it to his lips. His eyes close, and then he softly blows into it, his fingers dancing over various parts. The tune is beautiful. I don't know what he's playing, but I like it. When he moved it away from his lips, he smirks at me and I raise a brow in response.

Crash!

A flash of light zips through the sky that now seems to be changing color, catching my attention. He's laughing now, and another loud boom adds to the effect. I don't get it. What's so damn funny? Everything gets darker and for a moment I wonder if that is his point. Ok, so you aren't afraid of the dark. I still don't see what's so damn funny. Something wet hits my face, causing me to frown. He's still laughing, and all at once, water pours from the sky. I throw curses left and right as I run around, and Link is lying down, rolling about and gripping his stomach.

"THIS ISN'T FUNNY! WHAT IS THIS?! AUGH!" I curl down, sitting with my knees to my chest and arms wrapped over my head as a faulty shield. It feels like water. Its part of my sky all over again! Only this time it's falling on me! Can the sky really fall?! "I'M CURSED!" It takes another couple minutes before Link is able to talk right, and by then the rain has started to slow to a light sprinkle. Still, I'm shivering on the ground.

"You remind me of a cat."

I shoot him a glare. I'm not sure what a cat is, but I'm betting I was just insulted.

"Cat's hate rain."

"Rain?"

"Water that falls from the sky."

I grumble and he sits next to me, wrapping an arm around me. Well, now I think I'm starting to warm up. But I wont tell him that. I look away, pretending to still be upset. I hear his sigh but think nothing of it. Nope. He wont win this one.

"Dark?"

Nope.

"Daaaark."

Not happening.

"Jerry."

"..."

"Phillip."

Silence, followed by silence. Good, I was about ready to kill him. My eyes close, and I realize how comfortable I am in his grasp. Then, something soft and warm brushes against my neck, causing my eyes to snap open. Did he just kiss me?

"Let's play a game."

I raise a brow and give in. "A game?" He nods. "What kind of game?"

"It's called "Truth or Dare". Someone asks just that, and the one being asked chooses one or the other. Then you can either dare them to do anything you wish, or ask them any question. The first to refuse an answer or dare, simply loses the game."

I grin at this, because if anything knows me, they know I like a good challenge. "Alright. You start."

"Dark, truth or d-"

"DARE!"

He just stares at me for a moment, then slowly gets that same look he did when he made it rain. Lovely. "I dare you to recite Prayer of Nightmares." I give him a look that demands an explanation, and he is quick to comply. "Your greatest nightmare becomes your reality when you repeat certain words." Nightmares? My confusion must be obvious, and he takes that as a hint to further explain. "In other words, your greatest fear will suddenly be right before you."

My face goes pale. W-What?! I don't want to lose already, but I don't want to go back... "How long does it last..?"

"Oh, I don't know. Maybe A few minutes..." I relax, "...or maybe a few days." Only to tense up again. "Depends on how long it takes you." Takes me to what? And what if he isn't there when I get back? My head is pounding again, and I feel a strange sensation in my stomach that I don't like in the slightest.

"What are the words?" I gulp.

His grin widens. "Let's see, let's see... "Take up form, oh wisps of fear. From what I run, you'll draw near. And at my side, you will stay, until I shed a single tear." Got that?"

Until I cry? I have to cry? I don't cry! I don't want to cry...

"Dark?"

My voice comes back a bit shakily. "Take up form, oh wisps of fear.." C'mon, Dark. You're not going to lose to a stupid room! "From what I run, you'll draw near.." I tightly close my eyes. "And at my side, you will stay.." Here goes nothing. "Until i shed a single tear.." I wait, too afraid to open my eyes. I'm listening closely, but I'm sure the silence confirms it all.

"...PFFFFF AH HAHAHAHAAHHA!"

My eyes snap open to find a soon-to-be-dead teen laughing with a soon-to-be-gone finger pointed in my direction. No. This wasn't funny. I tackle him to the ground, and he hits it hard, looking back up at me with a mixture of surprise and fear. Good.

"D-Dark?! What are you-"

Somehow, my sword found its way to his neck, and a pretty red liquid colors the blade. Honestly, I don't know how it got there. Neither of us speak. If that song didn't make me lose his truth, this certainly does. My eyes narrow, his eyes mimic, and suddenly it's like the Room of Illusions all over again.

No. No, it's not. Because I don't want to be there and I don't want to kill Link. I climb off him and put the Master Sword's black copy back away, then turn my back to the other.

"I'm sorry.."

Turning, I see hurt in his eyes. Guilt crushes me as I can only assume I hurt him badly. The wound is so faint, though.

"I shouldn't have tricked you."

No, you shouldn't have. But Goddesses damnit, don't cry. I let out a sigh and close my eyes. "Truth or dare?"

He pauses, but at least provides an answer. "Dare. It's only fair, right?" But I don't have much in mind.

"I dare you to tell me why it took you seven damn years to find me." There is a joking tone in my sentence, but I notice this thought somewhat saddens him.

"Seven years ago, I was in a place known as the Temple of Time. It's smaller than the temple you were in, and it holds no monsters. It is a place of prayer, and people believe you can hear the voices of the protectors of hyrule who long since passed away." His eyes close as he reaches inside himself for the memory. "It was my task to protect the Triforce from a man who was predicted to steal it in order to bring destruction and chaos to Hyrule." I instantly realize who he's talking about, and then realize how little I really know about the man I was so willing obey. "While I was still a child, I fought off the wicked beings and true horrors he brought to the innocent, knowing each task would bring me closer to the keys that could open the gateway towards the power he desired." I nod and try to follow along with his story.

"He was after the same thing, and in order to protect the triforce, I had to be faster. Little did I know, I was falling right into his trap. His dark soul would only deny him access to the Sacred Realm, so he needed someone else to collect the three treasures. I did so, and thus opened the secret passage within the temple. He was not far behind me at the time, and once the passage opened, the Triforce revealed itself. Unfortunately for him, the pieces split up to see those who held true to each part. Princess Zelda, the brave little girl who was the one who predicted Hyrule's destruction, and the very same who saw through Ganon's lies, earned herself the Triforce piece of Nayru's Wisdom. Myself, who accepted the fate given to me at such a young age, was granted Farore's gift of Courage. However, Din's piece, that of great Power, was naturally attracted to the heart of whom wanted it most. He probably had the most at the time as well. But enough is never enough to a heart tainted with evil."

With the Triforce of Power at his will, only a true hero could restore peace." Even as he explains this, he seems unhappy every time his part comes up. I can't tell if it is because he is too humble about being chosen, or unhappy that the job fell on his shoulders. Perhaps it is both. "But I was still a child, unprepared for such a battle. For my well-being, I was concealed inside the Sacred Realm. Is that when you came to exist?" I nod, remembering my younger self and watching my body change while the room I lived in stayed the same. "I see. Well, I could not yet come because I was not yet ready. Seven years passed before I was woken and thrust back to my fate." Suddenly, my own life doesn't seem so bad. I wait for more, wanted to hear how the story finishes to what it's become thus far, but then I realize he's already answered my question.

"Wow.." It's all I can think to say. The air between us is heavy, so I resist the urge to ask for more. I don't want to further upset him.

"Truth or dare?" Well, I'm glad the game wasn't ruined to him. I suppose I should switch it up.

"Truth."

He offers a smile, and I feel the air growing lighter. "While you were having tea parties with Ganon, did he make you wear a little pink dress, too?" I'm not sure if I want to laugh, or slap that damn smile off his face.

"Truth or dare." He smirks, yet again accepting a challenge, knowing full well I'd give him one now.

"Dare."

I don't even have to think one up. "I dare you to strip down naked, throw up your hands, and yell out to all of Hyrule how in love you are with.." I glance around, then point to the nearest rock. "That." His blue eyes follow my finger, then widen in shock as the random dare fuels his imagination. Is that blush on his cheeks I see? "And don't be afraid to go into detail about your lovely relationship."

determined not to lose, he removed his tunic, boots, undershirt, cap, then finally, the white pants that hug his legs so tightly, it defines a rather attractive show. His hands then shoot up in the air, quickly followed by his rushed words. "I AM SO MADLY IN LOVE WITH THAT ROCK, AND NONE OF YOU SUCKERS CAN TAKE OUR LOVE AWAY. I CARE NOT FOR YOUR JEALOUSY, BECAUSE NEITHER ARE WILLING TO SHARE. WE SPEND MANY HOURS EACH DAY, DISCUSSING OUR FUTURE OF A LOVELY HOME AND PEBBLE CHILDREN."

I. Can. Not. Stop. Laughing. Goddesses have mercy!

"Truth or dare."

Unafraid, I barely manage to force my words out between laughter and gasps for air. "D-DARE!"

"Lick my foot." So simple, yet so disgusting. "And don't be afraid to go between the toes."

Grabbing his leg, I yank it up to throw him of balance, then experience a taste I could have gone without. "Truth or dare?!" I spit on the ground.

"Dare!"

"Kiss me!"

The blush on his cheeks darken. "B-but you just licked my foot! I don't want to taste my foot!"

I don't give him a chance to lose, because I want to wash my mouth out with sweet revenge. Grabbing his shoulder, I force him near and lock my lips on his.

I think I found my favorite game.


I was originally going to end the chapter at "It's like the Room of illusions all over again" and end in a serious note, but suddenly got the foot licking idea. Link telling his story came out of no where, and just writing it gave me more respect for the character. As for the pebble babies idea, I started laughing. I hope you did to. :3 Thanks for the feedback so far!