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Disclaimer~ I own the idea aaannnnddd the added characters. I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE NINTENDO CHARACTER. ANY. Plus, the song Memories is made by the band Within Temptation.

Chapter 10- Painful Flashbacks

~Zelda/Sheik~

In this world you tried,
not leaving me alone behind.
There's no other way,
I pray to the gods let him stay.
The memories ease the pain inside,
and now I know why.

Princess Zelda just snuck back in the castle from a long night last night. She didn't think any villager saw her, because she rushed inside before they even dared to come out. It was three days since Link had left Hyrule, claiming that he felt danger in the distance… But "You promised," whispered Zelda brokenly. She toppled onto her bed… Her mind wandering again to that night…

"You're leaving?" the poor princess asked her dear friend as he made an attempt to escape in the night.The boy jumped and turned, then relaxed.
"Zelda… I sense danger close by… This isn't the first time this has happened you know," he told her knowingly, his blue eyes piercing hers in the darkness.
The princess licked her lips, her feelings hurt. "I know."

"Don't worry then. I'll be back by the morning… I promise."
With that, he rode away into the darkness of night…

He never came back in the morning. Or the next morning, or the next.
"Ugh! Where are you, Link?!" the princess cried out, pain shredding her into bits.

All of my memories keep you near.
In silent moments,
imaging you here.
All of my memories keep you near,
in silent whispers, silent tears

"Philippe, how many times have I told you? The drapes don't need to be colored green!" the new queen snapped at the newly hired servant.
"Are you sure, your highness? Maybe-"
"
I already told you- NO!" the queen slammed the door in his face and began to rub her temples, frowning.
He was so… Irritating!
But why couldn't she fire him?
Oh, that's right, because everyone favored him. He was practically a saint when it came to cleaning…
He was nothing compared to Link… Link could clean things within three days… Wait… What day is it? The queen began to cry. "
I don't know what freaking day it is!"

Made me promise I'd try,
to find my way back in this life.
Hope there is a way,
to give me a sign you're okay. (give me a sign…)
Remind me again it's worth it all,
so I can go home.

All of my memories keep you near.
In silent moments,
Imaging you here.
All of my memories keep you near.
In silent whispers, silent tears.

Queen Zelda was desperately searching in her disguise for the boy who disappeared, but so far everything had turned out to be- nothing.
"Queen Zelda, Sage Impa wishes to speak with you," spoke the deep voice of Philippe.
"Send her in, please," Zelda muttered to him, crouching over her desk, exhausted.
There was the sudden movement and then the closing of the door.
"Hello, princess."

Zelda snorted in an un-lady-like way. "It's Queen, now."
There was the small chuckle. "To me, you will always be my little princess."
Zelda said nothing, but remained slumped over in her seat.
"Zelda, I know what you're doing," Impa's hard voice snapped Zelda awake immediately.
"If you mean by, 'you're sleeping'? I know."
"No, Zelda. Everyone knows Link's gone off somewhere. And we all know that you've driven yourself over the edge!" Impa scolded.
"I'm not giving up on him." Queen Zelda stated stubbornly.
"Zelda, look at yourself! You're hair is a wreck, not to mention your outfit! And your eyes… They're bloodshot! When was the last time you slept in a full night?" Impa protested, pointing at her.
Zelda closed her eyes. "Please, Impa. I'm doing this for him. He was like this when he tried saving me… Why can't I save him for once? Why can't a freaking QUEEN save her best GUY friend?"
"Zel… Link only did that for you because it was his destiny. He didn't sign up for any of this-"
"Neither did I, but I still followed through on it all! I saved the people, I got rescued, and I helped out and pitched in everything I could! But no, it has to be those stupid female partners he has that get all the credit!" Zelda screamed, her fist suddenly pounding on the desk, "Even those goddess-damned fairies get more credit!"
Impa snorted. "You've got to be kidding me, Zel! He's giving you signs of thanks everywhere! You just need to look in the right places!"
A silence hung between them.

Together in all these memories,
I see your smile.
All of the memories I hold dear.
Darling you know I'll love you,
Till the end of time.

Zelda was walking down the halls of her kingdom, the stupid peasant boy following her. "I think you should change your room up a little. Maybe it'll…" began Philippe.
She zoned out on him, remembering Link's smile he'd give her every second of the day, until they reached the palace doors which led to my throne room.
The guards opened them without difficulty and she snapped, "I already told you, Philippe. I don't need any changes in my room. Now quit asking!"

All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments,
Imaging you here.
All of my memories keep you near,
In silent whispers, silent tears.

All of my memories...

Now she was sitting in a brightly lit room with a young man who was Link's exact twin. She was in her alter-ego though.

Sheik.

"You have serious issues," Dark hissed at the boy standing across from the two of them.
It was Sebastian.
"Not exactly. I'm just smart. If we're lucky she might loose her memory from what happened… And if she does…" Sebastian grinned, "I get to have a second chance with her.
"STAY AWAY FROM HER YOU TWO-FACED-"
"Relax, Dark!" interrupted Sheik, glaring at Sebastian.
Sebastian was grinning evilly. "Why should she stay away from me? I haven't lost my virginity yet…"

Sheik hated how Seb had emphasized the 'yet' in his sentence.

"Stay away from her. Or I swear I'll-"
"Kill me? Go ahead," taunted Sebastian, "I'm sure Freesia will love that."
"Don't you dare say her name you sick little-"
"DARK!" shouted Sheik.

There was silence, but Dark still glared at Sebastian.

"Sebastian," Sheik announced, "get out. Leave this house. Go elsewhere. You're not allowed anywhere near her. On pain of death."
"Sorry? But who made you in charge?" Sebastian hissed, angry now.
"I swear, Sebastian, you have five minutes to leave today. I am the Queen Zelda's brother, so I have as much right as she does."
"Why don't you get that little bi-"
There was a sudden movement and Seb was thrown up against the wall. "Don't. I warned you once, and normally I don't give 'em twice." Sheik hissed.
But Sebastian didn't listen, and called her the dirty word.
Sheik finally did something no one in their right mind would've had the guts to do.

She slit his throat.

Sebastian's throat burst out of his throat and he clutched it with weak fingers, until he took his last breath and died.
Sheik threw him on the floor and Dark stared at it all, his mouth open.
"I'm just gunna," Dark choked on his words, "I'm just gunna go back to sleep now. Wake me when she wakes up. NIGHT!"
With that, Dark slid under his blanket and a joyous celebration was cheering in his heart. Evil, but joyous.

Well, that just about finishes this chapter… CHAPTER 10!!! –victory dance- Hope you guys liked it!! And sorry about Sebastian's sudden death, but I didn't know how to get rid of him ay other way....R&R!!! P.S. Depending on how this week goes, I might not get this next chapter up. See, my sister is moving back in and I have to move out of my room in order to make the little brat happy. So, until next time HASTA LUEGO!!!
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