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WARNING! There is rape in this chapter.

Chapter Eight

Discord, Torture, and Schemes

Hyrule was in chaos. A massive search was being conducted throughout the Kingdom to find and kill any Sheikah, as well anyone who helped the blood-eyes. No one was safe from the King's wrath. Tension rose as the Hylians were split between hunting down Sheikah and protecting them. Civil war was on the horizon and it seemed that Hyurle will fall in darkness forever.

A lone figure walked through the dark streets wearing a long cloak. Red eyes roamed the stone paths, devoid of life. When news spread of the King's order, he quickly returned to Hyrule to help his fellow brethren escape. But seemed he arrived too late. Already the bodies were piling and mass graves were being dug. He snuck around the pit holes, trying to find the familiar faces. He already found Impa's, her head on a spike—as for the others, he had no such luck. Anger boiled in him at the sight of how his people were being treated. It was the main reason he left Hyrule; he didn't want live the life of a servant to the Royals. Now his kin were being slaughtered like cattle—he had to do something! But what could he do? He was just a lone man with no power to his name.

A movement caught his eye and the figure moved closer, seeing a pile shift. He quickly removed the corpses and discovered of his kin barely alive… And judging by the deep wound in her torso, she is doomed. He kneeled next to his dying kin, grasping her hand.

"It's alright; the pain won't last long. You'll be with Shikei soon." He tried to comfort her. The girl coughed up, trying to speak.

"She-Sheik… Help…"

"Sheik? Where is he?!"

"Foerin… Sheik i-in dan-ger… Hel…" The girl died in his arms and he closed her eyes. He stood up and look to the west. It would be a long journey by foot to reach the Foerin Kingdom. Luckily, he had been there before and he took out a Deku Nut, smashing it against the ground and he blinked to the kingdom to rescue his dear cousin.

Link was slumped on the floor as his mind been rambling for ways to escape. It didn't help that he was only be severed blandness soup once a day with a cup of water every so often. He figured roughly a week passed since the false wedding—a week since he saw Sheik. He hoped the Shiekah was alright, that by some miracle he escaped. He knew better than to give himself false hope, but it helped pass the time and figure out a way to escape.

The cell door creaked opened as Prince Tierian stepped through with a cocky smirk on his face. Link slowly sat up and glared at him.

"Good afternoon Link. My, it is a lovely day outside, with the birds singing and the sun shining. Alas that you couldn't bask in the beauty of this day; if only you accepted my offer. But enough about that—I have great news for you! You get to step out of this cell! Obviously not to the outside that is wonderfully filled with fresh air, but at least it won't be this confining cage. Guards, help this poor man up."

The guards roughly picked him up and dragged him, following the Prince. They went down a few flights of stairs, the men not caring about the grunts of pain that came from the Hylian. They approached another cell door and Link could smell blood coming from inside. And when they opened the door, Link's eyes widen as saw he Sheik, chained in the air. His flesh was spilt open in various places, new and old wounds littered the body; different shades of bruises peppered the tan skin. The foul smell grew stronger and Link had a hard time keeping down his soup. The guards tossed him aside as the Prince looked upon the Sheikah.

"Such a beaut he is. A fine thing to play with, but he's receded deep into his mind." Tierian looked at Link. "Perhaps you can call him back to reality."

"I would never do anything you ask."

"Oh, I know. That's why I'm going to have fun with you. I believe subconsciously the Sheikah can hear what's happening outside and hearing the sounds of your tortured screams will hopefully bring him out of his head—if not, well, I'll have fun no matter what." And he descended upon the Hylian with a grin.

"The torturers are gone; you can relax for a bit." Zelda soothed Sheik.

The Sheikah breathed as the pain subsided. It was getting harder each time to keep up the dissociation. With Zelda's help, he was able to last the week he's been captured, but even with her aid, he knew he wouldn't last much longer.

"So, any ideas of how to escape?" Sheik asked as he sunk onto a chair. They were in Zelda's room this time, the place decorated as a child's room; like she never left. The Hylian sat on her bed.

"I think your best chance would be tonight. I've memorized the routines of the guards and the torturers and the best time would after the last session of torture. Servants come to clean the tools and your body. For that to happen, they lower and unchain you. Since you have been unresponsive, they won't suspect for you to wake. Once they've unchained you, you'll come out of your mind and knock everyone out and escape!"

"So I'll just open my eyes, hit a few people, and waltz right on out?" Sheik gave a skeptically look. Zelda sighed.

"I didn't say it would be easy, but it's what I have and I think it's your best chance."

"Right and my limbs will start functioning perfectly after dangling in the air for so long."

"Aaagh! Sheik! I'm trying to h—"

"I know you're trying to help," Sheik sighed, "But be logical here. I'm in no position to stand on my own, let alone take out a few people. Sure, adrenaline could kick in, but then what? Zelda, I don't think I'm getting out of here—it'll take a miracle." He didn't mean to be so depressing, but giving into false hope was the road to downfall. He heard Zelda's breath hitched and saw her attention was focused elsewhere.

"What is it Zelda?" Then he heard it, the faint scream. He felt the Princess' hands cover his ears, trying to block the unnerving sound.

"Don't listen Sheik!" But it was too late. He recognized that voice! Sheik pushed Zelda away and focused on Link's voice, the screams louder. What was he hearing—horrible! His eyes started to fluttered, his mind withdrawing from its prison. He left Zelda trying to distract him, telling him not to be deterred, but how he could he not? Link's screams of torture cut clear to his mind-prison. Red orbs opened and saw the horrific scene.

The Hylian was sprawled the floor, his pale body covered in blood. Sheik couldn't count the many cuts that adorned Link's body. And the worst sight of all was Prince Tierian pulling out of Link with a savage look. His hazel eyes locked with Sheik's and his grin grew. The Prince grabbed a handful of blond hair, lifting the Hylian's head.

"Look at that; the Sheikah has awoken. Took fucking you to get his attention, hahahah." He roughly shoved Link's head to the ground, his face making a sickening sound against the stone floor. Tierian stood up and casually walked towards Sheik and grabbed his chin.

"So, I have your attention. Your lover, or whatever he is to you, was a good snack—but you're the main appetite." He rubbed his thumb over Sheik's chapped lips.

"Dry, but deliciously smooth. You took a while returning to reality and he had to suffer. But enough talk—time to enjoy myself." Tierian tilted the Sheikah's head and smashed his lips against Sheik. Sheik tried to squirm away, but he had no energy and was easily overpowered by the assaulting man. The Prince trailed his hand across Sheik's chest, roaming down to the arse where he gave a good squeeze, before moving around to the front and gave a pull to the Sheikah's cock. Sheik internally screamed and wanted to retreat back into his mind, but the Prince had a good hold on him. Tears spilled and Sheik was humiliated, wanting this molest to end.

The Prince then moved behind him and aligned against his hole. Red eyes widen and Sheik thrashed with all his might. The Prince chuckled darkly.

"Now, now, my pet. It'll hurt less if you accept me. Hold still and embrace me, or else," He roughly shoved his forefinger inside the Sheikah's hole and Sheik screamed, "I'll be more rough to you then I was with your Hylian." Sheik slowly nodded, complying with Tierian's will; he smiled.

"Goooood." And he inserted more fingers.

Sheik tried to cope with the pain the Prince's fingers brought, trying to block the rape that was happening to him. But as Tierian started to impale him, the Sheikah felt some stir inside him. He felt it before whenever he transformed between himself and Zelda, but more intensified. With a yell, Sheik unleashed the energy as white light burst from him. The Prince was thrown against the wall and fell limp to the floor. Sheik felt power run through his body—he felt alive! He broke his chains and stood tall—no hint of stumbling. He turned his attention to the Prince who came to and looked upon him in fear. Sheik smirked, relishing in his terror. Sheik spoke, but mixed with his voice was Zelda's.

"You do not deserve to live, Tierian. Your blood shall satisfied the ghosts of my kin and any living will rejoice and be dancing upon your death. Pay for your crimes!"

Sheik held up his hand, white light charging in his hand. He was about to release the energy at the Prince, but as stopped by a weak voice.

"Shei… Ik… Don't…" Sheik glanced at the broken Hylian, who was slowly crawling towards him. The Sheikah was saddened at the sight and walked towards Link.

"I'm sorry Link," He stroked the Hylian's bloody face softly, "But he destroyed my brethren—he defiled you. I cannot allow him to live!"

"N-noo… Shiek…" But the Hylian's words fell upon deaf ears as the Sheikah stood and faced the Prince again who was struggle to stand. Sheik roughly pushed him down and charged up his hand.

"Die." And Sheik let loose the pent-up energy, a white beam piercing the Tierian's body. The Prince screamed once in pain then fell limply to the floor. A satisfied smirk played on his lips. The Sheikah turned his attention to Link, who looked at him in horror. But he had no time to feel remorse for the deed he done—they both still had to escape.

He carefully picked up Link and cradled him to his chest, running out the door. Whatever power was energizing him was slowly starting to dissipate and Sheik didn't want to be any near this hell of a castle before it was gone.

He blasted anyone that tried to stop him, reaching the gardens. On the other side of the maze stood a forest and the Sheikah made a beeline for it.

Lithe grunted as he was gently placed against a tree. Next to him laid Reven who was unconscious. Luck was shone on them both when they were rescued a few moments ago as an unexpected ally came to the rescue.

"Thank you Kafei; Reven and I would've been rotting by the time any brave soul decided to save us. Though how are you here? Weren't you in Termina with your wife, Anju?" Kafei nodded.

"I was, but I got wind of what happened in Hyrule and came to help smuggle anyone to Termina, but I was too late. So… So many slaughtered… I found one of our kin still alive and she told me where Sheik is before death consumed her. And since I've already been near here, I used a Deku Nut. It was easy to sneak in and I found you two… Haven't found Sheik yet. I checked everywhere I could think of."

"They probably have a secret dungeon or something—a place where it's not common knowle—"

Both heads turned as they heard leaves being crushed. Kafei pulled out his Tantō and a throwing knife, poised to kill. But the Sheikah froze as he stared wide-eyed at the newcomer.

There walked Sheik—or he assumed to be Sheik, because his cousin was glowing with white aura; his eye glowed fire-red. The energy the radiated off him disappeared and Sheik slumped to the ground, holding onto an unconscious Hylian. Kafei ran to them, covering both in his cloak.

"Sheik, what happened? How did you…?" But he trailed off as he saw Sheik dozed, no doubt exhausted. He tried to pry the Hylian from his cousin's grip, but Sheik held on tight. Kafei let a smile slip before dragging both bodies next to Lithe. He then pulled out a large Deku Nut—great for transporting multiple persons. With a destination in mind, Kafei slammed down the Nut and the whole party disappeared in the night.

Arline looked on the dead body of her brother. Such a fool he was, playing with something he didn't understand. She lightly traced the wound, feeling light magic coming forth—he stood no chance as he was made from dark magic. She was contemplating on a thought when her twin siblings, Olind and Esina, came into the cell.

"Report."

"The prisoner is nowhere to be found." Olind answered his voice soft.

"But we did found the corpse of the princess," Esina answered, her voice like bells, "The female Sheikah didn't have a strong enough dissociation, so it was child's play; though the body is embalmed. Will that be a problem?" Arline shook her head.

"No, I can still perform. But, I do have a question for you two. Do you think our dear brother should come back?" The twins looked around her, not surprised seeing their older sibling dead.

"Brother Tie got killed again." Esrina noted.

"That's the fifth time this year. Why is he reckless?" Olin questioned. Arline shrugged.

"Who knows; but he does cause quite a headache each time. Hmm…" The eldest sister was in deep thought, thinking when an idea popped in her head.

"Esrina, Olind; did our brother Johoan reached the Hyrule Kingdom already?" Both twins answered.

"Yes, he did."

"Then relay a message to him that the Sheikah killed our brother Tierian and that we demanded blood—or something along those lines; something to convince the King of Hyrule why all of us are at his doorsteps."

So we're going to Hyrule?" The twins asked. Arline smiled and laid her hand against her dead brother, dark magic emitting from her palm.

"Yes, we are all going to Hyrule."

Shikei- God of Death; creator of the Sheikah.