Chap 4: A Strange Day Indeed
(A/N) Hello everyone! I like this chapter because it develops my story quite a bit. Why, you may ask? I'll never tell. Cue evil laughter. Short A/N is short, but oh, well. Enjoy!
Italics means thoughts or someone is speaking sharply, or it means someone has spoken Hylian. It can also mean a flashback. Bold means an author's note, which I will seldom use. Underlined text implies importance. I am unlikely to remember that. Have fun!
Oh, and I don't own any piece of The Legend of Zelda. I own, literally, more air than Zelda.
The Links' ran across Hyrule field in no real direction. They honestly had no idea which direction to go in; they honestly had no idea where Saria was. Saria's disappearance worried Link to no end, and Navi's sacrifice did not help at all. Both Links missed her immensely, but, despite their grief, they ran. "We have to hurry! Saria isn't safe; we need to get her to safety!" Link said to Dark. "Saria can wait!" Dark Link said while stopping, "We need to save Hyrule." Link stopped and turned about-face. "What did you say?" Link said in his threatening tone. He didn't account for Dark Link being an exact copy of him. "I said we need to save Hyrule. Saria is an individual; Hyrule is a country. Even if we saved Saria, she wouldn't have a home to come back to. We need to prioritize and put the needs of the people over the selfish needs of the one." Link took offense to this, being very protective of his girlfriend, and drew his sword. "You take that back. I am NOT selfish." Dark Link drew his sword. "The words your saying convinces me otherwise. We need to help your whole country, not just one person." "That's awfully wise for," Link said condescendingly, "a being of the Dark."
Dark Link lunged at Link, who blocked his strike and kneed him in the gut. Dark Link arose and, with a shout, grabbed at Links throat. He grabbed on and crushed his wind pipe. He and Link fell to the ground. "THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING! You are being SO SELFISH! REALIZE THAT THIS IS YOU! And, apologize for insulting my country!" Dark Link screamed. Link gasped for air until his lungs burnt and his vision began to fade. "I-I'm sorry," Link gasped. Dark Link let go of Link's throat and stood up. "Okay. Come on. And, I guess I'm sorry, too." Dark Link said while extending his hand to Link, who grabbed it and immediately was on his feet. "Let's rest near this river. I think we need to set up camp and leave at first light," Dark Link advised. Link nodded and began to walk towards the river.
It began to get dark outside of Saria's little shelter. "Thank Farore I found this hole. I wonder what this serves as. And why is Mimi here? I haven't seen her since she died four years ago. She thought. As she finished her thought, all the fairies began to chant. "A newcomer arrives today, so we shall laugh, and love, and play. A newcomer arrives today, and we shall greet her today!" Saria didn't think it sounded that great, but she chose to keep that to herself. A golden light began to create a vortex around an area (which is a lame description). The light eventually dissipated and Saria's eyes widened. A blue orb appeared before her eyes, looking dull. Saria knew that meant fairies were weak or sad, and this fairy was VERY sad. "Saria?" it said. "Navi? Why are you here?" Saria asked. Navi's light dimmed slightly. "Saria… I died. This is where respected dead fairies go to spend their days in happiness," Navi explained. Saria's eyes (if possible) widened even further. "No. That can't be. Link protects you, you can't be dead." Navi flew to Saria. "Link did protect me. And he saved me. He tried to save me, but that mage just fought him off. He didn't even break a sweat." Navi said, sounding like she was sobbing. Saria fell to her knees and prayed that Link would find her soon.
Link and Dark Link were sitting around the fire they had created, sharing stories of battle and profit. "And then-and then, he asked me what I should do with him." Link said, in the middle of his story. "And what'd you say?" Dark asked. "I told him he should walk off the cliff in Gerudo Valley, and I really couldn't care less." Link said, very close to the end of his tale. Dark Link was laughing his ass off. "What happened next?" Dark asked. "As it turns out, he took my advice and did so the next day. And not a single fuck was given." Link finished. Dark laughed as loud as he could, and told his own story. After a few more stories, and lots of laughing, they went to sleep. Link had a nightmare that night.
Link, Saria, and Navi ran through a dead field. There was little to no life for miles, and what could be seen that did live were monsters. A huge stalchild chased them through the field, claiming they were intruders, which surprised Link, as he didn't think stalchildren were smart enough to speak. The stalchild eventually reached out and grabbed Saria. She screamed and he squeezed, crushing her to death. "No!" Link screamed. Navi began to grow, eventually being the size of Links head. "What the hell?!" Link shouted. Navi continued to grow until she was roughly the size of a Goron, at which point she popped. She was simply there one moment, gone the next. The stalchild grabbed Link and, in one movement, shoved him in his mouth.
Link awoke, screaming, covered in sweat. Dark Link, in an attempt to silence him, kicked him through his sheets. "Sorry," Link said. "Shut up." Dark replied.
It was 6 A.M. when Link woke up. He was groggy, and still tired, despite getting a full nights rest. "Come on! You sound like a little kid!" Dark Link informed Link. Link arose slowly, carefully, popping as he did so. Once he was finally up, he yawned and stretched, working out any more nitrogen bubbles caught between his joints. "That looks like it felt good," said Dark Link. Link nodded and picked up his sword and shield. Dark Link walked to the river to fill their canteens and Link sat to think, enjoying the silence. "Illuminas spheros", Link whispered. A small version of the Sun appeared in his hands, and Link smiled. It was a cold morning, and the heat from the light warmed his numb fingers. "Ados", he whispered. The ball disappeared and Link began to walk towards the river.
"Hey", Link said to Dark Link. "Hey." Link took a seat next to him. "I wanted to apologize for yesterday," said Link. Dark looked at Link and said "You already apologized. You don't need to do it again." Link looked at Dark and said "No, I didn't. I said I was sorry, but I never apologized. I WAS being selfish. I WAS putting my wants above Hyrule's needs. And I insulted your homeland. I'm sorry." Dark stood up and began to walk away, and Link followed. Dark turned around and wrapped his arms around Link. Link did the same and the two friends shared a moment of silence. They released each other and walked back to camp. Link put the fire out and Dark collected their provisions. "Let's go," Link said. Dark nodded and the two began to walk.
It came to Link's attention, five minutes later, that they had no destination. "Hey, you know what I just thought of?" Link asked. Dark looked at Link. "This is the first day in four years that Navi hasn't been with me." Link and Dark both suddenly became interested in their boots. "Also, we don't know where we're going." Dark Link looked at Link, a surprised expression on his face. "WHAT?!" he said, the only word he knew in English. "We've been walking and running in no direction, while that Vaati guy and his boss wreak havoc, and you JUST bring it up?!" Link flinched at Dark's sudden anger. Dark was prone to mood swings and sudden bouts of anger. "Calm down, Dark." Link said while moving his hands, palms down, in a downward fashion. "No, I will not calm down! We've wasted so much time! Is there anywhere we could go to make it up?" Dark shouted. Link nodded and began walking east. "Hey, hey! Wait up!" Dark shouted as he followed after Link.
Around thirty minutes later they arrived at a log opening. Dark Link "ahhed" in faux-understanding. Link motioned for Dark Link to follow and walked through the log opening.
The Kokiri all stared at Link and his strange, dark friend as they walked through the village. "Who is he?" "Why is he with Link?" "He's kind of cute." Two unknown Kokiri said, and Mina. Link scoffed and they continued on their trail. Mina ran up to Dark, her hat pushed nonchalantly to her head's side. "Hey, big boy. What are you doing in this part of Hyrule?" she asked, using her best possible seductive tone. Dark gave her a confused look and Link understood his problem. "She likes you," he said. "Oh," Dark Link said, "Sorry, babe. You're not my type. I'm more into, oh, I don't know, women MY age and size." Link translated this for Mina and Dark walked away, smirking. Mina stood there, a surprised look on her face. Link followed after Dark, snickering the entire way, and then some after. "That. Was. Terrific. Thank you so much, I really needed that," Link said. Dark looked at Link, smiling, and said "No problem. Felt good."
They arrived at the Great Deku Tree's clearing. "Hello, Link. Welcome back! It has been quite some time since we last met. Who is your companion?" he said, and asked. "Hello, Father. I've missed you. This is my friend, Dark Link. He is accompanying me on my quest to retrieve Saria and save Hyrule, as if I haven't already done both. We came to ask if you knew anything about either." The Deku Tree Sprout's smile turned into a frown. "Saria is missing? Who took her? I'll kill them!" he exclaimed. "Sir, calm down. We don't know who took her, or why they took her, or where they took her. That's why we came here." The Great Deku tree thought for a second. "I may be able to open up a telepathic link with her, but, at a large distance, it doesn't work so well," he said. "Anything!" Link exclaimed. "Very well," the Great Deku Tree stated. Two minutes later, the Great Deu Tree said "She's in a hole near the entrance to the Goron City. She said there were many fairies there, including hers, Mimi, and yours, Navi. I can only assume it is the Great Fairies Well. I wish you well on your journey, Link. And you, too, Dark Link." And off they went, as quickly as they came.
"Where are we going?" Dark Link asked. "Saria's near the entrance to the Goron City," Link informed Dark. "Really?!" Dark Link exclaimed. Dark grabbed Link by the shoulder and spun him around, punching Link with his left hand as he began to face Dark. Link's cheek was split open and he fell to the ground. "Have you learned NOTHING?!" Dark shouted. "Don't ask me stupid questions. We both know that the Great Fairy there can help us. And, also, don't punch me and expect NOTHING!" Link shouted as he launched at Dark's legs. He grabbed onto Dark's knees and kicked off the ground, making Dark fall. He then punched Dark in his face and kneed him in his ribs. Dark kicked Link off of himself and arose, kicking Link in his side as he did so. Link tripped Dark and stood up, drawing his sword as he did so. Dark rolled backwards and drew his sword. "Dark, I don't want to hurt you. I only ask that you apologize for hitting me. Do that and this won't happen." said Link. Dark flourished and scowled. Link frowned.
Dark struck first and Link blocked. Link kicked out and Dark blocked it. Link tried to punch Dark, but he blocked it. Dark struck and Link blocked, and they became sword-crossed. They stayed in that position for five minutes, and, by then, felt that if a leaf were to touch them they would collapse. Link growled. "Truce?" Link asked, "Just until we save Hyrule. Then we can settle this." Dark nodded and they backed off of each other. "For the record, I don't think either of us can beat the other," Link said. And they ran off to the ground, both finding they didn't have the strength to move. "I can't wait to put this day behind us," said Link. "Me, too," said Dark. "I'm sorry, man." said Link. "Me, too. Maybe we don't need to fight." said Dark. "We don't. We need to save Hyrule, together." said Link. "Today's been really strange," said Dark Link. Link was already snoring. And, with that settled, they decided to sleep where they lied.
I was wrong, Norkix. My Hylian is my own, but it will be based off of Latin. That's mainly because of the fact that I don't know many of the ends of Spanish, Japanese, or French words. So mine will be EngLatin. I'm trying to set up a friendship between Dark and Link, which seems illogical since they're both officially set up as enemies. Please review, it lets me know whether or not I suck. It also lets me know if I rule, which I'd love to hear about. Until then, if there are no questions, I'm out. Peace.