A/N: Alright, this is the last chapter, finally after 4 damn years, I need to stop procrastinating.
Midnight Storm, you're so bloody awesome, thank you for ignoring my spelling/grammar/short/rushed chapters, I'm going to make this one my best just for you!

I felt it was important for this chapter to be done in POV so it'll be ¾ POV and ¼ Third person. I hope it will turn out to be a form of closure to the story and not just a bad idea. So, enjoy the read.

Disclaimer: Really. Honestly. Does anyone actually thing Nintendo would care that I was pulling their fictional characters through silly, meaningless, horrifying tasks for personal amusement? I don't think they would, as long I continue to by their shit right? *Sigh* Alas, FanFiction please document that I do not own LoZ by any stretch of the imagination kkthxbai.

Chapter 20: So It's You That I Share My Last Breath With... Great

Its peculiar isn't it? When you finally realise all those teachings that your parents perched to you as a child were actually right, and not them trying to crush your dreams. My mother had always told me that life had funny way of making its point clear. I figure it was attempting to be a professional comedian when it decided to draw out my life timeline. 'Oh hey, let's orphan this one, place her with her idiotic relatives and then, just as things start to look up hit her with a train!' Jackass.

Now, I have never been very religious, I was a strong believer that there was no Heaven after death and subsequently there was no Hell. I believed that there was nothingness and then the human existence was just a way to fill the void of time.

Boy was I wrong.

Whether I was dead or not, it was clear that I was no longer in the realm one would deem that living. Here, in the country the natives called Hyrule, seemed to be the perfect balance of Heaven and Hell, the sole definition of purgatory. The rolling hills of lush grass, the blue skies complete with marshmallow like clouds, the annoying optimistic girl and the gorgeous specimen with the fitting name of 'Link' it was bliss, bliss that covered the horrific, disgusting underbelly of my almost perfect afterlife.

Of course, there was the off chance I wasn't dead. After all I had returned to Earth for those hours. But now I'm starting to question if I had even gone back, that maybe I just fell off my horse and... Why am I thinking this now? I'm just standing here, I know my face is an unusual shade of white; my gray eyes are probably wide. Had my enemies understood the expression of 'a deer caught in headlights' they would have commented on my current facial features.

I suppose I would have all the time in the world to moan and bitch about how dreadful my life has been should I live through this, but now I had to think of a way to help my friends.

Okay step one: Analyse the situation.

To my left was Zelda and Mara. Mara being the feisty, blonde, over enthusiastic female that she was, was vocally expressing her extreme dislike for her current position. "You spoiled brat! You better hope I don't get loose 'cause I'll- Ow! Watch it will you?"

My gaze the shifted up above me, staring up at the boy who had somehow made me fall in love with him. Link, was banging hard against the crystal prison with his sword and failing miserably at shattering it. I might have laughed; it was more often than not that I was in a similar situation but again I had to focus, there was something far more important that I needed to tend to.

Finally my gaze rested on my enemy, the one I solely blamed my recent, and not so recent misfortunes on. I allowed myself to take in his features. I examined his strong jaw, his exotic dark skin, his fiery red hair and then those eyes. They were haunting beautiful. Not in the same sense that I would describe Link's, but the fire and the passion they seemed to hold was captivating. Finished with my examination of his face, I allowed myself to take in his form. The King was nothing short of well built. Though covered in heavy amour you could tell he must have spent hours daily perfecting his appearance. His gloved right hand rested on the hilt on the flat, massive blade which was still thankfully sheathed; I guess he planned on waiting for my response.

Step two: Take action.

Not one to disappoint, I felt my lips twitch into a smirk, my tongue flicking out over them; you could taste the tension. "Ganondorf." My voice flickered with a hint of anger as I drew my blade. The blade, in which I had quickly become accustom too, gleamed in the dim torch light of the grand hall. "You've definitely lost it if you think I'm just going to roll over for you." Any giddiness I may have possessed was long gone now, bubbled away as my mind absorbed his threat.

"That's really a mistake Cho-"

"Rise!" I could have sworn my voice echoed with an unfamiliar ring, a devilish tone that certainly didn't belong to me, resembling that of that day in the desert. I watched as vines, a darkened green colour, extended from the ground far below. They broke through the layers of limestone and encased Mara's body within, another stray vine practically backhanding Zelda into the far wall knocking her unconscious. "Come hither." Okay, now I was starting to scare myself, I don't remember telling my vocal cords or my lips to form those words. But, the vines obeyed lengthening then opening, Mara tumbling into my waiting arms.

"Thanks Kai." She breathed as she gingerly touched her neck.

I set her on the ground. "Try to help Link out." I mumbled to her before walking past her, the green glow that covered my body dimming as the vines fell to the ground lifelessly.

My gaze was now fixated on the King of Evil himself, the urge to smack that arrogant look off his face growing with each measured step I took. "Any last words?"

"You would certainly make an excellent Queen... You're so spirited."

"Ew." Was all I could manage to say before swinging at him, and as expected he blocked. I'll have to thank all those damn Lizalfos if I die; I would have never been able to parry Ganondorf's attacks, much less attack back without the practise they forced me into. I kept him to the right of me, our blades clashing with such force that the flames upon the torches quivered. I could tell though that Sheik had told Ganondorf about my problem, with each slash through the air he moved further and further out of my line of sight.

"Is this all you've got Chosen?"

Like hell it was. His taunting was really starting to piss me off, and I think he knew that. I'd swear a look of terror crossed his features just before a blast of energy radiated from my body. The blast sent him skidding along the ground, the non-structured items in the hall crumbling, the walls and floors cracking.

"Yes that's right get angry. It's a good look for you Chosen."

"Shut up!" My altered voice screamed at him, my body moving to meet with him toe to toe once more, our swords reacquainting with one another.

This carried out for what seemed like a long time, the sound of our swords clashing ringing in the now destroyed hall. A quick glanced over my shoulder told me Mara was in no shape to even think about how to help Link. She too was stuck in a little battle of her own, cursing with each strike of her own sword. "Screw. Off. You. Stupid. Ugly. Skeleton. Things." She grunted out with each strike, the slender blade finding its way through one of their necks, its head rolling out onto the ground, though the body continued to strike at her. "Ah! What the hell!" I heard her scream causing me to turn my head; bad idea.

The next thing I felt was nothing. There was no pain, everything was silent. Through my darkening vision I could see Link suddenly stop hitting the glass; I could see the fear radiating from Mara's gaze as she spun around the headless skeleton finally crumbling at her feet. Her lips mouthing something I think, but aside from the silence I could make out the faint sound of flesh tearing. My last conscious thought was about the floor and had I realised it was closer then I originally thought, and it was painted such a beautiful shade of red...

Did I mention step three was not to die?

XXX

Kaian`s body fell hard onto the limestone floor, landing in a pool of her own blood. The Tri-necklace had snapped, the thin gold chain shattered and the beads spilled out over the floor. The slender blade, the Master Sword's counterpart, clattered to the ground noisily.

Ganondorf cackled as he withdrew his blade from the fallen corpse, his finger catching a droplet of blood and placed it on his tongue. "Such a disappointment." He laughed more, stepping on one of the glass-like beads, shattering it beneath his boot.

Mara stood there a moment, staring down at the limb body of her fallen friend. "Kaian..." She hiccupped before turning back to face her current enemies. She growled in almost an animalistic tone as she lunged forward, the blade sinking into the hollowed body of a one jerking the blade upward slicing the Stalfo into two. Her blade didn't stop there however; it sliced through the air dangerously, and cut three more heads clean off the undead bodies. She grunted as she lowered her form and pulled her arm in the opposite direction, the blade severing the headless bodies at the knees. Breathing heavily she turned and glowered the Ganondorf her hand tightening on the hilt of her blade. "How could you!" She took small steps towards the body; Ganondorf backing away only so she could be assured that Kaian was dead.

Link felt his heart stop, his sword falling from his grasp and clattered at his feet loudly in syncretisation with hers. His complexion paled to a ghost white as he watched the crimson-haired chosen fall to the floor with a heavy thud. "Kaian... Kaian!" His voice screamed, the sound only echoing back of his ears. He could feel the water glaze over his eyes, threatening to overflow into tears. The tri-force mark burned into the back of his hand pulsed as he slammed fist again and again the prison cracking under the vigour. "Ganon!" He growled as the prison finally shattered; Link landed on the broken crystal the Master Sword again clutched in his left hand, the Tri-force mark glowed vibrantly.

The Dark King simply chuckled as he angled his weapon, a superior glint catching his eye. "You think you can stop me hero? Don't making such a fool of yourself." The red-head chuckled as he raised hands; the large bronze doors on either side of the great hall opened allowing the creatures of the damned to pour out of them and quickly flood the room. "You think you and your little friend can defeat me? You continue to humour me hero." The cockiness was more than evident in his voice, and the monsters that join the room continued to feed his ego, mindlessly cheering for him.

"Link... He's right... We can't take them all on." Mara muttered in a defeated sounding voice as she pressed her back against his, her sword held out in front of her defensively.

"You could always surrender and join me... Life is too precious to be wasted on pride."

Link's grip tightened on the sword's hilt as he glared darkly at Ganondorf, sneering at his implied offer. "I'd die a thousand deaths before ever considering joining you, Ganondorf."

"I'd die a thousand and one." Mara voice pitched in as she braced herself, the monsters drawing closer.

"Very well. It's time to meet your fate, pity that you will not get to witness my glorious reign." He raised his sword. "Minions! Grant them their final wish!"

The horde then swarmed the remaining heroes.

XXX

Where do you go after you die? It's a common, childish question isn't it? Well, if I wasn't dead before, I certainly was now. I couldn't tell whether my eyes were opened or closed it was so dark, it then lead me to question whether I was even conscious or perhaps I have finally gone blind in both eyes. My whole body was cold; numbed I assumed for I couldn't feel a thing. As I became more aware, I noticed I wasn't breathing; there was no inhale or exhale. There was no pulse. There was another eerie feeling, someone or something was watching me, and they were close.

A silent scream escaped my frozen lips as I felt someone embrace me from behind, their hands caressing my body which was now unclothed. I then felt the hands coil around me, and hold me against what I could only guess was someone's chest. It wasn't a controlling embrace, but a comforting one. The hands were gentle and temperate; the heartbeat I could feel was soothing.

It's time to wake up.

There was that voice again, the same one that had taken control of my body earlier that day.

Kaian darling, wake up.

The hands moved around my body once again, the figure adjusting them self to be standing in front of me. I was hesitant to open my eyes, scared even. If I could see, I'd be looking at the deity whom has shared my body for so long. Inhaling a deep breath in which I didn't need to take, I opened my eyes and gasped. Kardica was beyond beautiful.

The Goddess' skin was a milky white, light radiating from it. Her hair reached to her near ankle, it was straight and raven black. She too was nude; every stunning marking etched into her skin was visible. Swirls and dots of dimly glowing ink decorated her arms and legs, though it was the Tri-force that was centered on her abdomen that glowed the brightest. "Wow..." I wasn't sure if I said it out loud, but regardless I knew she heard it.

It isn't time for you to slumber yet, Kaian.

I forced myself to look away from the Goddess, my eyes adjusting to the dim light. There were buildings around, the sky was a dull ruby orange speckled with fragments of shadows. "Where are we?" I asked, as a looked around noticing that I was standing up, my bare feet on cold stone.

I cannot dwell in the land of light or the abyss of shadow. This is where I may watch over both. This is Twilight.

"Twilight?" I repeated the name but nothing surprised me anymore.

That is correct. I am light and dark. I am chaos and order. I am good and evil. It is here that the balance is equal, the powers are neutral. It is here that I am at my full strength.

"But I don't understand... I'm dead aren't I? Ganondorf, he killed me." I suddenly felt exposed. As things became clearer, I could make out of beings of some sort, living things just passing by.

Chosen never die, they only sleep.

I frowned a little, unsure of what to say though a wave of relief washed over my body. "So... How do I wake up then?"

You must receive my power. Though be wary young Chosen, and decide carefully. Harmony and devastation walk hand in hand.

Like any fairytale superior being, she spoke in a way I don't imagine I'll ever learn to comprehend. "What does that mean?"

Kardica moved her fingers lightly up my torso to my shoulders, along my neck until her sparkling hands cupped my face. It is a simply choice. From the heart, what is your desire? Do you wish to defeat Lord Ganondorf, or do you wish to save Hyrule?

I absentmindedly nuzzled her hand with my cheek as I looked up at her, her hands were so warm. "Aren't they the same thing?"

No

Well, so much for her complex sentences.

Now no more words, allow your heart to speak for you. You have tasted both sides, the choice should be simple.

I was half tempted to make a smartass remark on how the heart could do no such action, it was the brain that made all the decisions, but I kept my mouth shut and did as she asked. I wanted to save Hyrule, which was the most important thing. It was my home, and Ganondorf did not have to die for me to save it. I let that thought wash over my body, I thought of nothing but saving Hyrule, my home.

It was then that everything went black.

Xxx

Mara's sword sliced through the air above her splitting a Lizafo in half that leapt towards her, its purple blood raining down on herself and Link. The Hero however didn't seem to notice far too preoccupied with trying to push back the multiple Stalfos. "Link." Mara's voice panted as she swung her sword again, halving the set of four creatures that swarmed in front of her. "There's too many of them!" Link only grunted in response, the glow to his Master Sword suddenly dimming.

Ganondorf cackled as he witnessed this, his hand clasping over Zelda's shoulder; the girl had only recently come to. "Even the Goddesses have lost faith in you!" He laughed more, a sour look remaining on Zelda's face. "Soon my Queen."

Link growled as his sword was parried the Stalfo's before falling to the ground, its blade crossing with its sister sword. He was almost hesitant to look down and grab it again; the still look on her face disturbed him greatly. "Kaian." His voice was barely audible as he whispered her name, his fingers brushing over the blade of the other sword, stopping as he witnessed a flicker. "What in the-"

"Link!" Mara startled voice brought his attention back to the monsters, they had all but stopped, they looked frozen. He looked towards Ganon, he had stopped laughing and Zelda look fearful. Mara had reached out and grabbed his arm, pulling him back as the ground pulsed and the Mistress Sword rose. It hovered and pulsed like a heartbeat, flashes of light giving off with of them. "Oh my gods."

Link's azure hues widened in disbelief and fear as he watched the crimson haired girl get to her feet and took hold of the swords hilt. The beads scattered around her glowed their respective colours as they rose from the ground and shot at her body, burying themselves into her skin. "Ka-Kai?"

Kaian's clothing had changed in a brief pulse of light. She now wore a black tunic which caught her just at her thighs. She wore a white leather belt around her waist; the buckle was shimmering silver. Her legs were covered in thin white tights, and she wore black riding boots, each fastened with three silver buckles. She wore titanium gauntlets over black leather, fingerless gloves and a black silk collar around her neck trimmed in white lace.

The girl didn't answer; she only turned her body towards her friends ignoring Ganon completely. Her skin gave off an eerie glow, her eyes were pupil less and white. "You have fared well my friends. It is now time that I help you, as you have helped me. Awaken children of the Tri-Force. I command thee!" She twirled her sword in her gloved grasp and sunk it into the ground. Mara was the first to be hit by the shockwave.

Light engulfed Mara, a bloodcurdling scream leaving her lips as it did . It entered her body, surging through her veins igniting a fire in her blood. When it finally did die down, Mara was different.

Mara's hair had shortened a bit, extending just past her shoulders; the blonde strands shadow her right eye and extending to her chin, framing her face. Her skin was not only paler now, but it held a blue hue; it oddly suited her well. Her clothing was no longer tattered; in fact they were an advanced model of a Zora tunic. The blue fabric hugged her curves as stopped at her thighs, her legs were covers in a thin black material in which shimmered when light struck it. Her boots were now a navy blue, an ebony belt was a silver buckle fastened them. Armour was plated over her chest and back; protection she did not have before, and she now wore golden gauntlets which protected her forearms. A new quiver was strapped to her back; dark brown leather stitched with gold and in her left hand was held her new bow, a recurve. Her sword was no longer a sword, but a finely crafted staff; at her waist was an equally fine dagger. "Woah."

Link had cried out in a similar manner only a few seconds later, the Master Sword was trembling on the marble floor; the light it was emitting was blinding. When the light faded, Link could only smirk.

Link's blonde hair was a darker wash boarding a pale brunette. It was longer and layered, though that was covered but his hat. His clothing was a darker green, a thicker, tougher chainmail was beneath it and barely noticeable through the white shirt he wore beneath his tunic. His was also the bearer of golden gauntlets placed over his brown riding gloves. The quiver across is back was light brown, leather and stitched with gold, it bore the Hyrule crest. His cobalt hue gleamed as he held out his hand, the quivering Master Sword returning to his grasp.

Kaian turned than to face Ganondorf and Zelda, a blank look on her face. "In the name of Balance" She pointed her sword towards Ganon. "I banish you to void of the between dimensions." She hissed as the glowing stopped, her eyes returning to their natural gray colour.

Ganon snapped of his shock and growled. "Attack them! Attack them now!"

Xxx

Breathing again. It was the weirdest feeling I've ever experienced. To feel oxygen rush back into your lungs, and then roll through your veins awakening your senses, I couldn't explain. But now wasn't the time to dwell on my euphoric feelings, no because at that moment a blade was swinging at my head.

A growl left my throat as I brought my hand up, blocking Ganondorf's attempt with a cocky smile on my lips. "Oh, nice try Mister King of Darkness. Bravo!" I laughed, pushing him back. Our swords parried one another for a few minutes of our dangerous spar before we both backed away, glowering at one another.

"You will submit to me Chosen, or perish along with your so called Heroes." He seemed so confident.

"Fat chance." I think I sounded slightly more confident because that caused him to snarl and we engaged once more. My slender blade screeched along the broadside of his sword, the metal dancing with the sparks of fraction. I watched as he gritted his teeth with effort, and I could only smile. A laugh left my lips as realisation hit him.

I was toying with him.

I felt him press more into me, trying to push me away but he quickly found that wouldn't work. "How do you kill a Goddess?" I questioned him out loud, his beautifully coloured russet skin paling. I watched as a strand of his fiery coloured hair fell into those cold set eyes; he certainly was gorgeous. A gleam caught my own grey hues as I mouthed the word 'light' to him, my body phasing out of existence for the brief seconds it took for me to reappear behind him. "You can't." My voice whispered in his ear as my blade slide through the armour, and then through his striking skin into the soft tissue of his insides. I twisted my hand, ripping more of a hole before my sword protruded out the other side of him.

He gasped and stumbled away from me, sliding off of my weapon and turning around glaring down at me. "You little bitch." I nodded in agreement to the statement, and I suppose he didn't quite like that considering his next reaction was to attack me again. I brought my arm up to meet the sword crashing down on me, the titanium there stopping the assault and allowed me to thrust my own weapon into him again. I could tell that this time it pierced through his spine, the slight resistance being the giveaway. "It's over Ganon." I told him as his body slumped forward his head on my shoulder, blood pouring from his lips as he lost feeling in his legs.

"I will... Return." So persistent...

"And I'll be waiting to send you right back." I encircled my arms around his dying body as the ground opened beneath our feet, the shadows dragging us both into the linking void of dimensions. It was where he would remain, chained there by his own power, by his piece of the Tri-Force. It was forever over.

Xxx

Link and Mara gasped as the same time as they both took at moment to gawk at one another, ignoring the enemies about. "Mara... You're..."

"Link... I didn't think it was possible for you to look any better..."

The blonde hero gave her a look before smiling to her. "Behind you."

Mara took the hint and turned around with a swift movement, pulling her staff out in the same motion swinging it at their necks, beheading the lot. She gave a brief laugh as she stepped forward, walking towards the mass. "Oh... This is going to fun." She mused before beckoning the minions forward, taunting them.

The mindless drones didn't make her wait long, the first line of them charged her with raised weapons and angry battle screeches; Mara could only laugh. She ducked past them, and turned sharply. Pulling three arrows free from her quiver she took aim and released the slender weapons all in one fluid motion, the steel arrowheads burying themselves into the heads of the creatures; the bodies dropping dead the next moment. The bow fell from her hands next landing on the floor with a loud cluttered as she gripped and pulled her dagger free, swinging her arm back to sink the blade deep within the throat of another.

Growling menacingly she covered her head as they all decided to swarm her at once, their weapons pointed and hacking away, most of their hits clashing with their own blades. "Enough!" Mara's voice yelled as the ground pulsed. In the midst of the attacking enemies she had dug her staff into the ground, foreign words falling from her lips. Time seemed to freeze as again the ground pulsed, shadows emerging from the ground as they took hold of each of the minions seconds later the bodies were engulfed in flames of ebony.

Mara stood to her full height as she looked over the flaming mass, ash piling at her feet as she leaned tiredly into her staff, her skin bruised and bleeding. "Gah... I'll need to remember that trick next time I meet a Redead." She grumbled to herself tiredly to herself looking over towards Link.

Link grimaced as his friend and his princess picked up a slender blade, the tri-force piece on her hand pulsing feverishly. "Zelda... Don't do this. You've been brainwashed! You couldn't possibly-"

"Enough!" Her sharp voice commanded as she charged at him swinging her blade at his neck; Link reluctantly raising his own sword to block her. "I am sick of living in your shadow! I am the Princess of Hyrule! How dare my subjects look to you for leadership?" She continued to swing at him. "How dare they? After all I've done!"

Link grunted as he continued to take small steps back, parrying each of her slightly clumsy swings. "Zelda. You know it isn't that way. Everybody loves you. They respect and look to you for guidance. They-"He gasped tripping over a crack in the flooring, his sword sliding away from him.

"Die!" She hissed, her dirty golden hair falling into her face as she brought the sword down on his head; her cerulean optics glazed over in tears. The blade whistled threw the air though only came in contact with the marble floor, shards and sparks flying on impact.

Link hissed as he just rolled out of the way, jumping to his feet immediately behind the rage driven princess and seizing her arms, forcing her to her knees. "Zelda! Zelda remember who you are, what you stand for. Do not let Ganondorf win, you're stronger than that." He pleaded into her ear as he held her tightly. Her sword dropped from her delicate hand as she burst into tears, her struggles stopping.

"He told me so many things. H-he touch in... Oh goddess what have I done?" She groaned as Link slowly turned her around, and looked over her face. The princess features however quickly turned from sombre to pained, blood pouring from her mouth as Link released her, slowly withdrawing his blade from her abdomen. "Why...?" She breathed as the last of the metal slid from her skin and hit the floor, a crimson pool flooding around her.

"Zelda would first die before ever working with Ganondorf." The hero hissed as the female before him broke away into pieces of shadow, leaving behind the grotesque corpse of an old witch. "Mara?"

Mara straightened her posture before walking over the ashes of her enemies. "All clear here... Where did Kaian go?"

Link shook his head as he looked over towards where she and the Evil King disappeared to. "I don't know... I guess... We'll just have to wait.

Xxx

I smirked as I walked away from the chained form of the fallen Gerudo King, his curses and protests long silent as he fell into slumber. I outstretched my arm and took the gloved hand of another. "You know, for I princess you certainly have some decent tricks up your sleeve." I commented Zelda only laughing. "How did you get here?"

The Hyrulean Princess smiled, even though she worn torn rags and had dirt smeared over bruises she somehow managed to remain beautiful and commanding. "When he locked me away after creating a copy... The goddesses spoke to me and told I had to wait for you here, to help seal away this man for good. The next this I knew, I was here."

I nodded and pulled her closer to me. "You've done well... Thank you." I murmured as I gently touched her face, a warm light engulfing her form momentarily. Her darker blonde hair fell around her shoulders, the silky strands clean of the dirt and blood. Her rags where mended into an elegant pink toned gown, suitable for a princess and her skin was freed from the cuts and bruises. "Come, you've seen enough darkness." A magic circle appeared beneath our feet, one that would transport us back to the world of light.

We reappeared before Link and Mara, they seemed to have handled things well enough the grand hall was completely quiet. I expected Mara to be the one to leap at me first, but it was Link who pulled me into his chest, hugging me tightly. I could feel his fingers lace themselves within my hair as he held my head to his shoulder, I closed my eyes. "Goddesses I thought I lost you." This was going to be harder than I thought.

Gently, I kissed his neck before pushing him away so I could look over the three of them at least. "You've done well... All of you have awakened as the Heroes and Protectors fate had planned you to be..." My voice trailed off, I didn't want to do this. As I look at each of their faces, my nerve faltered. "But now you have fulfilled that role... And it's time for you to live the lives you deserve to have."

I watched their faces contort in confusion and I briefly looked away from them before continuing.

"I will be sending both Zelda and you Link to the days of your births. From there, you two will live the lives of normal child. You will grow up." I glanced at Link. "Find love and have families as if none of this ever happened." I held up my hand to silence them, before they could speak a word. "Mara and I are not from this world. We cannot stay. Mara will stay with me as the Sage of Twilight and watch over the world to ensure balance. You will never remember unless... There will be no lasting pain."

I gasped as again I was embrace, Link holding me tighter than before. "Kai... No. I don't want to forget you." He whispered into my ear, my heart skipping a beat. Carefully I wrapped my arms around him, returning the affection. "Please..."

"Link... I will never forget you. This story here, of everything you and Zelda have done will live on forever... For as long as I stand watch I will never forget you. But now you must go." I pushed him away again looking over at Zelda. "This is my gift to you... You will make I fine ruler one day, with Link here to protect you." I whispered before I clasped my hands together, the world around us going grey around them blurring.

Mara walked to her side taking her hand as if knowing what to expect. "I'm going to miss them." She whispered as she looked about watching time warp around before Link and Zelda where disappearing.

"Kaian I-"

"I love you too." I whispered and then they were gone, it was done. Mara and I stood alone in the void between worlds; I could see the sad look on her face. "Are you going to be alright?" I asked her in a small voice, still holding her hand.

"Yes... I knew I didn't belong here... At least now I know my reasoning for being sent for Earth." Mara murmured.

I nodded again as I gazed into the blurry scenery of the void, the sound of enfant cries meeting my ears. "You are to look after the royal session over the centuries for on, be an adviser to it's Kings and Queens, Princes and Princess."

"But... What about you?"

I smiled and kissed her cheek. "I will watch over you as well, whenever you are in need all you have to do is call for me... Now go. Protect." I gently pushed her away, letting her fall into the Twilight. I knew she'd be alright.

Centering myself in the void, I closed my eyes only to find myself looking at Kardica; a warm smile was on her perfect lips. "Are you ready for this task?" I didn't need to answer, she knew what I felt, what I thought. So instead, I only smiled while I let her re-enter my body. A warm light washed over me and then I was in blissful silence... Well at least until blondie bellowed my name one thousand years later.

"Kaian!" I opened my eyes. "We've got a problem."

Xxx

A/n: And that's it! I hope you liked it... Now if I do chose to start another, it would be until next year until I have actual time. I wanted to finish this one before heading off the England for six months, and about time too right? Haha. Thank you for everything over the years!

Much love,
Kitty