Four Swords AU: Vio vs Shadow

I do not own Legend of Zelda FS or any if the characters. Enjoy!

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A young man walked through the forest alone, his purple hair wet because of the light rain, his black clothes stuck to his body and making him cold. His red eyes were full of annoyance as he trudged through the slightly muddy ground.

"How the hell did I manage to get lost so easily!? Where the hell is my team?!" the boy yelled in frustration.

Yes, this boy, named Shadow, had been scouting the woods with his team of knights looking for some rumored assassins lurking around the area, but they had been ambushed and before he knew it he had lost his team.

"I mean, how the hell did those guys even manage to ambush us so easily?" he muttered. "Guess those assassins aren't just talk, I just hope my team is okay."

Before Shadow could continue the thought he heard a sound. He quickly jumped sideways and saw an arrow on a far tree, it was obviously pointed at his head. Good thing he had good reflexes.

"Who's there?" he yelled at the surrounding area, drawing his sword I the process.

Another arrow flew at him and he knocked it away with his sword. Shadow kept quiet and listened for anything, he heard a sound from his left he raised his sword and knocked two arrows away, three had flown his way, the one he hadn't knocked away left a shallow gash on his cheek.

"If you keep this up, you'll run out of arrows before you actually land a hit." Shadow said, hoping whoever was there would finally show themselves.

"True, I suppose I cant defeat you with just my arrows." a voice said from up in the trees. Shadow looked at the general direction and a few seconds later a boy with blond hair, blueish purple eyes and a purple tunic jumped down from the trees.

"Finally, there you are, I though I'd have to cut down some trees to get to ya." Shadow said with a grin.

"Funny aren't we?" the boy said, clearly unamused.

'Ouch' thought Shadow as he got a good look at the boy. His blond hair partially covered his right eye, his blue-purple eyes were looking at him analytically, his purple tunic had a chainmail underneath and the had a sword and a bow strapped on his back. 'He's actually kinda good looking, and is obviously a skilled fighter.'

"Do you happen to be one of the rumored assassins?" Shadow asked narrowing his eyes.

The boys eyes also narrowed, "Yes, and you are one of the knights who were sent to capture me and my brothers." it wasn't a question, but a statement.

"Yes, so what's your name?" Shadow asked, there wasn't an actual reason, he was just curious.

"I'm Vio, and you are?" the boy said, he was surprised he didn't receive a snappy comment like 'You don't need to know, you'll be dead soon enough'.

"Well right now I want to be yours." Shadow said with a wink, Vio tensed and he saw a bush on his face, huh, not what he was expecting.

"E-Excuse me-" Vio was going to say but Shadow cut him off.

"Just joking, but don't think that just because you're cute I'll go easy on you, I'm gonna win." Shadow said, Vio blushed and turned around.

"Y-You're right, I give up." he said and started walking away.

"W-Wait! What the hell?!" Shadow said running after him.

Vio stopped but didn't turn around Shadow was wondering what had gotten into him.

What's wrong with you Vio?! How could you just give up like that? My heart is beating so fast. What's going on?! What's with this guy?

"Hey, you okay there?" the knight said, he turned around, the blush still covering his cheeks.

"I-I was joking too. And you never told me your name." Vio said.

"Oh ok then, and my name's Shadow." the knight said pointing at himself.

"A fitting name." Vio muttered under his breath.

"Yeah. And anyways, why are you and your 'brothers' here?" Shadow asked.

"We have business in Hyrule castle." Vio stated simply.

"What kind of business?" Shadow asked sternly.

"I'm not inclined to tell you." Vio said equally as serious.

"I won't let you kill anyone! Especially not the princess!" Shadow shouted and he saw Vio freeze.

'Especially not the princess?' What the-? Does he? No way, it must be! He loves her! He loves the princess!' Vio thought as he felt anger well up inside him.

"I see. We'll see how well you keep that promise!" Vio yelled and drew his sword.

Shadow noticed the sudden anger and put up his guard, 'What the hell got into him?'

Vio dashed at him and Shadow raised his sword to block the incoming attack. Once Shadow was in range Vio sidestepped and slashed at him horizontally. Shadow was surprised but successfully blocked his blade, Shadow pushed away Vio's sword and went for a stab. Before the blade could cut him Vio jumped back to avoid it.

"Not bad, you're light on you feet." Shadow commented but only received a stern glare, he was obviously still angry.

"Hey, why are you so angry? Did I do somethin' wrong?" Shadow asked raising a brow.

'He's a clueless idiot! How could I have shown interest in him? Plus, he's the enemy! But- Ugh! No! You must defeat him!' Vio thought, raising his sword again.

'Hmm, looks like he needs a bit more encouragement if I want him to talk.' Shadow thought with a smirk.

"Is there something bothering you, love?" Shadow said teasingly. Vio blushed again.

"Do not call me that!" he shouted, embarrassment clear in his voice.

"C'mon don't be like that! Tell me what's wrong dear!" Shadow kept teasing. Vio's blush grew, and so did his anger.

"The princess is my problem! She cant be allowed to live!" Vio shouted, he was even angrier than before.

"Huh? What's your problem with the princess?!" Shadow was more confused than angry. But he didn't have much time to think before Vio lunged at him again.

They're blades clashed again, Vio's angry glare meeting Shadow's confused one. Vio's attacks were faster and stronger now. Shadow could barely block all of the attacks. After a while of the standstill, Vio landed a hit on Shadow's side. Shadow hissed and pulled away, putting a hand on the wound. He looked at it, it wasn't deep but it hurt a lot and it was bleeding quite a bit.

'Damn it, if we keep going like this, I'll never see the end of it, I've got no choice but to use it.' Shadow thought standing up straight again and stretching his hand in front of him. Vio stared intently, waiting for Shadow's next move.

He didn't have to wait long, because a few seconds later, an orb of dark magic appeared in the palm of Shadow's hand. Vio stepped back a little, he wasn't used to fighting magic users, and Shadow seemed to master his magic well.

Shadow waved his hand in front of him in an arc and magic went flying in Vio's direction. Vio jumped to avoid the blast but when he landed another blast hit him square in his chest. This sent him flying back into a tree. Vio got back up, hid body obviously protesting at the action and when he looked over at Shadow he had already sent another blast in the form of an arc flying at him, he ducked and the blast hit the tree behind him. Vio looked up and the tree was falling in his direction, he tried to get up but found that he couldn't anymore, he closed his eyes and waited for the worst.

"Watch out!" he heard Shadow yell and instantly a pair of arms wrapped around him.

Vio heard the sound of a tree falling but it was farther away than he had expected. He opened his eyes and saw Shadow looking at him worriedly.

"You okay? I didn't mean to hit you so hard." Shadow said with a nervous smile.

"W-Why did you s-save me?" Vio asked, the blush returning to his face.

"I don't know, I didn't want to see you get hurt." Shadow answered, blushing too.

Vio looked away from him shyly and then realized Shadow was carrying him bridal style.

"So, did you calm down now?" Shadow asked, he seemed hopeful, but why?

"Y-Yes, sorry about that." Vio said.

"Then I guess you wont be killing any princesses, or anyone for that matter, right?"

"I-I didn't mean what I said earlier. I don't hate the princess."

"Good, because we could use a fighter like you at the castle." Shadow asked positioning Vio comfortably on his back.

"You'll have to talk to my brothers about that." Vio said wrapping his arms around Shadow's neck and looking away, the blush never leaving his face.

"Well where are these brothers of yours?" Shadow asked, looking at Vio over his shoulder.

Right then, he heard an angry yell "Let our brother go you stupid knight!"

"That would be them." Vio said with a sigh.

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to be continued?