Last chapter. It was fun while it lasted, so please read, enjoy (if you do), and tell me how you feel. Reviews are greatly welcomed!
Oh, and this chapter was inspired by the song Dernier Danse by Indila. If you listen to this song it gives more feeling to this, believe me.
"Are you insane?"
The man scoffed. "Now, why would you say such a thing? I'm merely suggesting something to get you out of this awfully sickening atmosphere."
"Hell no."
Ghirahim frowned, stepping to the side, half glaring at the boy on the bed. Then, a smile crawled upon his face that he couldn't seem to conceal. Turning swiftly back around, he clapped whole-hardheartedly. "How about, you dance with me and I'll give you the most marvelous of meals. What do you say?"
Link furrowed his eyebrows in annoyance, crossing his arms and turning his head- a sure sign of rebellion.
"Oh, come now. I'm only offering a meal for one simple little task. Believe me, I won't be tricking you."
"Yeah, sure. I'm not even-" He would've said more, rejecting the aching pangs of hunger running through his system if his stomach hadn't decided to protest at that very moment. "-Hungry."
Ghirahim smirked. He clearly knew the boy hadn't eaten in some time. Despicable. "Come on, Skychild. Just one dance and it'll all be over."
"I- I don't-"
At his words, the blue spirit appeared from some unknown place. "Master, I sense no hostility coming from him. I do suggest taking his offer as it will benefit you by 75%."
"What's the other 25% for?"
"Embarrassment."
'Way to go, Fi.'
"See, boy?" Ghirahim took the teen's hand in his own and pulled hi from the bed, mindful of the foot that had only been recently bound. "There isn't much more than a 25% chance of humiliation. Am I right, Blue bird?"
"Yes, you are correct."
"Come."
And within seconds almost, perhaps they teleported, the three stood before a grand ballroom. Not broken, destroyed, tarnished...just magnificent in all its glory.
The white demon dragged the blond to the center, taking ready stances with Link of course taking the place of the female.
"You act like you have no clue how to dance, boy."
"I...don't." This was bringing back too many bad memories. He didn't want to relive this...this moment especially with a fashionably arrogant demon whom was too tall for his own good. Really, it was ridiculous.
"It's easy. Let me show you." He took a step, allowing the boy to follow before he continued to the next and the following and the other and before they knew it, dance had taken play in itself. They were dancing and swaying to the nonexistent music surrounding them.
Link could only feel the pain contorting in his heart, not once looking up at the man before him.
He remembered back then. The same movements...the dancing. Zelda felt the need to comfort him, to offer him what little sympathy she could.
She asked him if he could dance.
He shook his head of course, having never danced before; only watching others engage in that beautifully rhythmic action.
She had pulled him close, held him, and taught him all she knew. Phenomenal. That's what she was. She knew each step like the back of her hand. The smile she showed him could only brighten his spirit so much that it hurt.
If only she knew, was what he wanted to think, to say, but knew it would only burden her. He loved her passionately and because of that, he wanted to shoulder all the pain for her even if it didn't belong to her. He would keep silent for as long as possible; the immense emotions enshrouding his mind and contorting his heart.
Zelda didn't know his father, she didn't know how cruel he could be, and Link never did want her to find out.
No matter how she tried, she would never be able to point out what the exact cause of Link's sudden depression spawned from. No one would be able to guess it.
She turned him, guiding him through the next step. It was times like these that he could find his solace. Where he could escape what he would return to at home.
His grin grew all the more when he heard her giggle. He had almost fallen over and though he refused about the event being hilarious, he found himself laughing along with her.
They were both happy.
Spirits high and in sync with each other. Utter bliss.
When their time was up, Zelda pulled him close and placed a kiss upon his cheek before scampering off after her father.
Link stood there, frozen in awe, his own hand over the warm feeling left there.
They had finally found out not long after.
One night, he had gotten so tired, so fed up, that all he could do was find his way to her. No matter how bad his mind screamed, "Don't burden her!", she was his only comfort. But, what he was welcomed with was not a kindly smile. Concern had clouded her tearing blue eyes.
They had taken his father away, yet Link was not in the least bit saddened. No, he was so happy that no jovial emotion could compare to his own. He had Zelda and the terrible man was gone.
It was weeks afterwards; the night before her role as the goddess and the Loftwing ceremony that he had danced with her once again.
Link practiced his dancing on his own and had no need for the girl's guidance.
She was proud that he learned every move and praised him repeatedly.
The two had danced until midnight, their feet carrying them away from all worries, all concerns, their Loftwings contributing as they hovered above them in circles; gliding most elegantly.
Their bodies could not stop moving; stepping, tracing, matching. Not even a shrieking Remlit could part them. But, soon time did. They parted as soon as midnight struck. The multiple stars glittering where they stood. It took them minutes upon minutes before they returned to their homes, hearts thumping in utter content.
The last dance before the call of destiny encased their very beings. Fighting and suffering ensued. Link needed his light back. He would never blame the other for what had happened. it wasn't his fault that he missed, right? The past was long gone, wasn't it?
Reality flashed back across his vision. Zelda was already gone. She would never come back, he had already realized, but the moment he said it again, the pain returned. It surged like a scorching fire, blazing across his skin and destroying him once more. It had killed him all over again.
The demon before him had actually apologized time and time again, yet he would never accept it.
This dance could only be shared with her and no one else. However, Ghirahim had disobeyed this one request. He stole away the moment from Link- the one he knew would and could never be repeated.
Link was dancing with the devil.
His cerulean eyes shot to the side, his hair flipping over them; obscuring the things he was actually seeing. In the corner, curtains draped over a window- no, Link and Zelda were dancing there. The chandelier above them- glimmering stars. The blue spirit standing on the sidelines- Fi; watching and protecting him.
That's right, she was always there even before he knew her. Fi refused to leave him even though it no longer was, necessarily, her duty. She was the remaining remnant of Zelda. He would never lose her.
He smiled when he caught her eyes. She questioningly looked at him, but returned the favor as best she could...attempting a smile of her own.
Ghirahim spoke the moment he realized what Link had been doing. "Blue bird, why not join us? It's awfully awkward with you standing on the side over there."
"But, I do not provide the necessary limbs for such an action."
Link spoke. "You have legs, don't you? And, I've seen you dance before." His voice grew soft. "You were very beautiful."
She continued to stare as if assessing what harm could emerge. Finally deciding, she joined in the space they provided for her. The demon laughed at the miraculous feat, spinning underneath the lights and the beautiful music playing.
Link found himself laughing as well. He had...too much to live for. He had Fi...and perhaps...he could handle the "fabulous" demon as well.
Well, that's it. Thank you for those who stuck around. Please review, I would love to read on how you thought of this. BTW, I'm also going to start a Gravity Falls fic (for all those in the GF fandom out there.) Anyhow, I had fun, and I hope to see you soon.
Sayonara!