Author's note: Sorry this one took so long – I've been a little lacking in ideas for this one XO Hope this chapter's up to scratch for my amazing readers!
Puffing hard, Link rested his arms on his legs, bracing himself while he caught his breath. Staring tiredly at the obstacles before him, he gulped. Not only was it bad enough that he had was expected to cross a wide, deep chasm on nothing more than an ancient, mouldy tightrope, but he felt like he was being watched. Stretching his shoulder blades to try and relieve himself of the tension, he instead began feeling warmer than usual, as though someone were glaring at the base of his neck. Link warily looked about, feeling the paranoia settle like a shroud over him. The search of the room's shadows proved fruitless, and he released a relieved sigh, silently berating himself for his cowardice. So much for "there's nothing to worry about, Link!" Steeling himself, he began crossing the chasm, wobbling at first before finding his balance. When he was almost at the end, he felt himself grabbed around the waist from behind. Wait, behind?! How is that possible?! Considering he was staring into the depths below, the rope he was previously on swaying violently, Link had no choice but to attempt to stare at his support, eyes widening in shock. "Hello, Sky child." The tongue darted out and licked up Link's neck, tasting the cold sweat. Shuddering violently and squeezing his eyes shut, Link groaned. "You should be thankful you didn't permanently impede my speech. Now be a good boy and open those gorgeous eyes of yours." Link shook his head vigorously. "Oh? You forget where we are, perhaps… Need I remind you," Ghirahim moved his arm from around Link's waist to the collar of his tunic, shaking him a few times. "That you are dangling just moments away from potential death unless you do whatever I say?" Link gulped, body limp, pondering his options. I guess I should just play along for now… at least it should give me a better chance at surviving this… Or at least survive long enough to take this guy out! "O-okay, I give. What do you want me to do?" The demon shook his limp body again. "Why, Sky child, I never imagined that you actually spoke! What a beautiful voice you have – it's like music to my ears. It makes my heart want to skip along a rainbow road, and…" Link tuned out a lot of the demon lord's gibberish, focusing more on his thoughts. Is this guy for real? What am I supposed to do? "…Are you listening, Sky child? I haven't had a reaction from you in a good five minutes! If you don't respond, I'll drop you." Sighing, Link repeated his question.
I can't believe I agreed to this Link thought, timidly poking his head around the door, staring at Ghirahim lying in a suggestive position on the sofa, beckoning him forward. A deep blush crawled up Link's neck and spread to his cheeks as he slowly walked out of his cover, the heavy door slamming behind him. "My dear, sweet, innocent Sky child… How delectable you look in that attire~" Link inhaled slowly, trying not to think about what he was wearing. "I could have sworn you'd look better in black, but I must say, pink is also a rather pleasing colour on you." At the reminder, Link's blush darkened and he tried to cover himself. "No need to be shy around me, Sky child. I don't mind. In fact, it's rather… alluring. Link shook his head slowly, his bangs falling in front of his downcast eyes. "Why? Why did you put me in a tutu?" Ghirahim chuckled deeply, brown eyes soaking up the image of the scantily-covered embarrassed hero. "If I'd "put you in it" as you say, you wouldn't even be wearing it!" Link gasped, looking up at him. "Well, what did you do to my hair? How in Skyloft did you succeed in making it not only longer, but a curly mass on top of my head? And where did you get the tiara from?!" The demon placed a finger over his lips and beckoned him forward, towards his awaiting lap. "Enough talk, Sky child~" Link glared at him. "Why should I come over there? What are you planning on doing to me?" The demon chuckled lowly in response, casually waving his hand. "You ask too many questions for a silent hero. If you wont join me here, then I suppose I'm willing to play a game of…" he paused for dramatic effect, his hand placed on his chin in fake contemplative thought, before he sneered widely, his eyes sparkling. "Tag!" Link gulped and ran from the room, kicking everything he could in the castle to attempt to hinder the demon. Don't worry, Sky child. I wont use my teleporting capabilities or swords for this one.