Family
Chapter 248 Light and Hope
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I do not own anything, expect the OCs. This is just a story for fun.
Link held the limp form of Midna in his arms crying. Midna just looked up at Link weakly.
"Why Midna? Why would you expose yourself to sunlight?" Cried Link.
"Because your worth...saving Link. You...were going to die and I...couldn't bare that. I...love you Link." Said Midna with a small pained smile.
"Midna." Said Link.
"Promise me...you'll save my people from Zant. Promise me...you'll save their...future and give them...a brighter tomorrow." Said Midna.
"I...promise." Said Link.
"And...if things...don't go alright don't beat yourself up...about it." Said Midna.
"Alright." Said Link.
"Good. Now...I don't think I have...much time...left. I just...want one...last kiss from you." Said Midna.
"Before we give up on life, I think I might have a way to save Midna using the Triforce of Wisdom." Said Zelda as she stepped forward with the Triforce mark on her hand glowing.
"I think my power might be able to help as well." Said Phoebe as some white flames appeared in her hands.
"Guess...I got no choice then to let you try to save me. But first." Said Midna before she leaned up and kissed Link on the lips.
Link blinked in surprise.
"For good luck." Said Midna with a faint smile.
Link returned the smile and gently laid Midna on the ground. Zelda and Phoebe knelt next to her as they both put a hand on their friend's head and began to use their powers to try and heal her.
Outside the temple in the sky above floated the moon. It was daytime, so it was out of sight. Majora the evil mask was flying up to the moon to do something incredibly evil to it. As the mask got closer the moon began to glow purple and change shape a little. A nightmarish face began to appear on the moon. Two massive red eyes, a long nose, and a mouth full of big teeth appeared on the moon. The moon had a facial expression that was a mix of insanity and rage. Majora flew through the teeth and entered the center of the moon, where it took control and began to move the moon towards the sun.
Back at the temple both Zelda and Phoebe were focusing their energy on Midna trying to heal her. The two were in deep concentration as they visualized their respective power go through Midna's body. Midna felt a warm sensation deep within her chest as the others stood by and simply watched.
In the Twilight Realm, Veran headed towards the palace, where she saw most of the shadow beast army gathered, with Zant and the spiders with the Fused Shadow pieces. Zant was opening up a bunch of portals that led to a bunch of dark caves in Hyrule. The army went through the portals where they would wait for the signal to invade. Zant closed the portals and went into the palace followed by Veran and the spiders. The evil ruler sat in his throne and removed his mask. Zant then looked at Veran and the Fused Shadow pieces and smiled.
"I see you've been busy." Said Zant.
"I have sir. I wasn't able to get the final piece or kill the hero known as Link, but Midna should no longer be a problem to us and the final piece of the Fused Shadow should be here soon." Said Veran.
"Well that's some good news." Said Zant.
"Link will be in a emotional state that should make him easy to deal with and the others with him shouldn't pose too much of a threat." Said Veran.
"Yes with the power of the Fused Shadow, I'll be more then a match for any opposition. Now leave and ready the guards. I'm going to unlock the power of these pieces." Said Zant as he levitated the Fused Shadow pieces over to himself.
Veran gave a bow as she and her spiders left the throne room.
Back at the temple Midna felt warmth shoot and spread through her body and she let out a gasp of breath as color returned to her body. Zelda and Phoebe removed their hands from Midna as she sat up. Link and the others were glad to see that Midna was alright. Midna levitated herself off the ground and studied herself. She felt different. Midna floated over to the hole that was letting the sunlight in. Link tried to stop her, but Midna thrust her hand into the light. Nothing happened. Midna didn't feel any pain or burning whatsoever. She then stepped into the light and let it's warmth bathe her body.
"I...can be in the light!" Said Midna in stunned amazement.
"It appears our healing has given you that ability." Said Zelda in awe.
"I'm glad your ok." Said Link.
"I'm glad too." Said Midna as she floated over to Link and kissed him on the lips.
They stopped kissing and faced the portal with the others.
"Now let's put an end to Zant and free the Twilight Realm." Said Link.
The others cheered in agreement and they charged through the portal. As soon as they were gone Vaati stepped from the shadows and prepared to follow them in, when he sensed some dark energy nearby from some rocks. He went over and moved the rocks to see a grape size ball of squirming darkness. It was a little bit of Dethl. Vaati smiled as he picked the chunk up and pocketed it in his robe. The villain then went through the portal.
In the palace of the Twilight Realm, Zant was having a problem. No matter how hard, he tried, he couldn't get any power from the Fused Shadow pieces. Zant was beginning to get furious.
"What gives?! I am the king of Twilight and the absolute ruler of this realm! Why do these artifacts refuse to give me their power?!" Yelled Zant.
"It is because you are unworthy!" Boomed a voice.
Zant turned to see a trio of dark robbed transparent Twili standing a few yards away from him.
"Who are you?" Demanded Zant.
"We are your people's ancestors. The creators of the Fused Shadow and the power you are unworthy for."
"What do you mean I'm unworthy?" Asked Zant.
"You are just like us in the beginning. Your arrogant, cruel, and selfish. All those traits led to our defeat and the banishment of our people. It took us many years to see how foolish we were and find inner peace. Now you're going to make the same mistake, only the outcome will be much worse."
"You were just a bunch of weak fools. I have way more power at my command and the power of a god to back me up. Now tell me who is worthy of your power then me?" Said Zant.
"The one known as Midna is worthy of the power."
"What?!" Yelled Zant.
"Midna has better character qualities then you. She has proven her worth and has earned her power."
"Well she's dead now and she could never be as good a ruler as me!" Declared Zant.
"Then your nothing's but a foolish king drunk on your power and self worth."
The ancients vanished and Zant let out a howl of rage.
Outside the palace, Link and his group were walking through the city streets. A bunch of curious Twili watched the group of strangers.
"You know if we're going to overthrow Zant, we're going to need the help of the people." Said Zelda.
"How do we do that?" Asked Midna.
"You need to give them a speech to motivate and rally them." Said Zelda.
"Why me?" Asked Midna.
"Because you are the true ruler of this realm. Even in your current form you have the power to inspire them. Your strong Midna and once you tell your people who you are and what your going to do they will follow you." Said Zelda.
Midna looked uncertain.
"You can do it Midna. I believe in you." Said Link.
Midna took a deep breath and floated high into the air, where everyone can see her.
"Hello everyone I am Princess Midna of the Twilight Realm. I know I don't look like me, but that's due to a curse cast on me by Zant. I was held captive by him, until I escaped and fled into Hyrule. It was there I sought out help and met some incredible people willing to help me. They gave me courage and hope to overthrow Zant. I've seen and heard what Zant has done to you over his rule and I promise you I will make him pay for what he has done. As your true ruler I will give you all a brighter future and give you a better life! Together we can do anything!" Declared Midna.
The Twili began to cheer and praise Midna. They formed as massive crowd and together with the heroes they began to march towards the palace to take Zant down once and for all.
To be continued.
