Ch. 9

Time's Ocarina

By: Cutegirlmayra (Geez, sorry it's taking me so long to write these things. But now it's getting WAY more exciting and I think I may have to pick up the pace of the story now. So if things start getting really long/short and dramatic, well, good for you my reader, your patience in this story is about to pay off. Cause Ganon's out and about now! Haha! here comes Gany! P.S there's a bible reference towards the end, can you find it?)

Ganon looked up at Dark link, his former body now just shreds of mist that floated around the area. He laughed and looked to Zelda, weakly flinching her closed eyes above him. "Guard the girl. " he commanded, as he began to walk past Dark Link. But before passing Dark Link, he smiled and said, "I hope you don't have any heroic thoughts any time soon, Shadow. Or I'll end your life with more blood than Shard's death."

Shadow didn't say anything, or move for that matter. His lips were a fine frown, before suddenly opening for a loud and crude laugh. He held out his hands to oversize the whole dramatic action, and then settled down as he looked at Zelda, "To think, the Great Ganondorf would think me anything like my goody-to-shoes counter part. I must of disappointed you more than I thought. Don't worry, My king. I will redeem myself yet." Dark link made his way over to the pillar of deceit, placing one hand on it. "I would never be so foolish as to betray you, Ganon. Not again…" Ganon looked at Dark Link for a moment, as if judging him and his words. With a slight smile and 'hmph' the Dark King left the crystal, entering the castle with flesh and bones. The moblins around there were fearful and trembled at his presence. He swung his massive sword, causing a gust of wind to blow past the moblins and they all fell to their knees. "My dark servants, it's time to rein vengeance on the children of Hyrule! Gather your most dastardly instruments of destruction and torture, and then follow me." The creatures banged the walls with there cubs and spears and other such tools, and stomped the ground in excitement as if it were applause. They made there way out of the castle, turning the grayish sky black with there numbers as Ganon made his way to the front lines and looked over the cliff of vines. With a huge roar, he pointed his sword forward and stated, "Hyrule, is mine!"

Link fought off the ugly Moblins and dashed through the tunnels, fighting back his fatigued, and looking desperately around for Zelda. "Navi, anything?" asked Link, as Navi zoomed ahead, then returned with a sorrowful voice, "N-no… She's no where to be found. In fact, I don't see anymore Moblins or anything up ahead. It's as if they've all left…" she seemed worried, which made Link stop in his tracks. "Left? As if gone? But where-" he heard the huge roar of Ganon's words, and suddenly a swarm of voices started penetrating his head.

"No! You must stop him!" "Get up!" "Zelda's the only way to weaken him!" "Where is Zelda? You have to find Zelda!" "You were to slow! Now all of Hyrule is at stake!"

"Link…I still believe in you…"

Link fell to his knees, clutching his head. 'Who…who are you!? What's going on!?' Navi began to flip out too, "Link..? Link! What's wrong!?" she desperately circled around him, "Link? Link!"

Link knew the last voice he heard was Zelda's, but he still couldn't understand the others. Was he going mad? What was befalling him?

"My brothers, let us reveal ourselves to him! The more he knows, the better."

"No! If we do that, then this time will be more destructive than any other time! We would be unleashing the worst darkness this land has ever befallen. We can't tell him!"

"But he needs us!"

"He can do this himself!"

'WHO ARE YOU?!'

Link finally shout out among the voices, he opened his eyes and saw a dark world, nothing but space in it. Dark silhouette's looked amazed and shocked as they looked to the others that surrounded Link in a circle. "W…what's going on.." Link slowly rose to his feet.

"…do not fear.. we are.. you." Stated one of the silhouette's, who lifted his hand up to try and calm Link down.

"I'm from the time of water, who will sail these lands in the distant and alternative future. They'll call me The Wind Waker." Spoke a much smaller one, who went up to Link and patted his shoulder. "We were awakened with you, our other life, when you broke the bonds of time. The minute you read the Legend, we were made known unto your soul. And now, in your soul, we do reside. Waiting to assist you when the time comes."

"However," spoke a taller, and more mature sounding one. "We were only awakened because the Keeper of the Legend knew this time would be to difficult for you, unless you knew who you really are." he moved his hidden face to the side, "which must mean you are the weakest of us all."

"Don't say that! That's not true!" a younger one spoke out, looking to be in the middle of the three who were recently speaking. "I came from the time of returning to the past! I understand pain, hardships, and struggles that were more difficult than this! All he really needs is a push, a moment to recall who he is, since he's already been a hero before."

"Wait… are you… my other lives?" The figures said nothing, just looked to one another.

Another small one spoke in a cheery tune, "Yep! Heehe~"

"Tracks, no!" another spoke out.

"Oh calm down," the small figure made his way to Link, his face suddenly being shown to Link's face. "I am you from the time of Spirit Tracks. And Cappy over here helped you with the Dark wolves before." He pointed to another small silhouette, who shyly, was moving away from him. "Hehe, he's to modest to say anything." The Link winked and then tilted his head to the present Link. "Why are you so surprised and shocked? Didn't the Keeper of the Legend tell you about us? Were here to help! If necessary. Let us teach you a song to summon our spirits and assist you in the battles to come." He pulled out a strange instrument that Link had never seen before. "I call this little number, The Heroes Reawakening." The others also took out Instruments that the Present Link didn't recognize, and played a beautiful song that sounded of power, bravery, and knowledge.

When the song was done, another Link spoke out with a reassuring sound, "Now that were on good terms, you'll be needing our help in this time for power, knowledge, and maybe even courage. Just play this song and one or more of our souls will awaken and take care of business." He gave Link a thumbs up and suddenly the spirits disappeared. Link returned from out of his mind to the present moment, where Navi swung her large body at his head.

"OW!"

"Link..!"

Navi dashed into his arms, "You fool! You scared me! It looked liked you suddenly turned to stone or something! Your eyes glowed white and.. and I thought maybe…" she couldn't speak the rest, but Link understood the horror she must of been facing. "I.. I'm fine.. I was just uh… heh, having a family reunion." He heard the laughs in his head, but tried to tune them out. 'Are you guys gonna always be this loud?'

"Nah, were shutting up, were shutting up. We promise." Spoke what sounded like the cheery voice of the Link from Spirit Tracks.

"Huh?" Navi looked confused by his words.

"Navi, I have to find our where Zelda is." Link stood up, a different air about him now. "I have to make sure she's safe." Navi nodded, and fluttered nervously and awkwardly out of his arms. "O-okay, I mean I knew that but..." She flew onward. After a few moments of running however, a Dark shadowy hand grabbed Navi. "AHH! Link!" Navi yelled in fright.

"Ah, if it isn't my other."

Link braced himself, he heard his own voice, but it was somehow different too. He was finally gonna met this, Dark Link, he's been hearing so much about. He tightened his grip on the Master Sword, and watched his exact image appear and pull the shadowy hand back toward his body, having it morph back with his own hand. "Naughty girl, you were suppose to have killed him." He stated in a playful manner as he held Navi's body in his hand. She was freaking out, scared from remembering when he had dunked her in that unpleasant ooze and took her form and will away from her. "Li-Link…Link..!" her voice sounded desperate to get away, weak, and terrified. She cried softly, not wanting any more harm to come to her and neither did Link. "Let her go." He commanded.

Dark Link looked shocked for a moment, "You speak? … well that's not a good sign." He suddenly let Navi go. She dashed to Link at lightening speeds and sobed in his chest. "There, you have your little fairy back." Link wasn't able to calm Navi down, he was to focused on whatever Dark Link would do next, just in case a battle would commence.

"T-that's-!" A voice sounded through Link's head.

'Not now.." he responded, he didn't have time to hear anymore voices.

"No, Brother! That's Shadow!"

'You know him?'

"Yes! He's very strong! But weak against Life force." Stated the voice.

"Try a Skyward strike!" A lively voice let out, different from the last and sounded slightly older too.

"What are you thinking?" asked Dark Link, which made Link shake his head and try and focus again. He held his sword up, 'The strike from the wolves?' he asked mentally.

"Yep!"

"Woah, woah, woah! Hold your horses for a moment. Don't you want to see your precious princess?" Dark Link smiled evily.

Link slowly put down his sword, it had already charged a bit of power anyway before losing it with the descent.

"Hmph, your undying love for her is truly remarkable." Dark link said, rolling his eyes and having a bit of anger and annoyance in his voice.

"Love..?" Link's expression looked puzzled by Dark Link's words.

"Oh, don't even try and tell me it's 'Respect'." Teased Dark Link, using the bunny ears with his fingers at the word 'Respect.' "I know every memory you've ever had, though you yourself don't quite understand, I can fully comprehend what you felt and most likely, no, without a doubt still feel for her. This is no master and servant relationship, my pathetic other." He laughed his infamous demented laugh, which made Link flinch at it. "This just proves how better I am compared to you!"

"Oh yeah, trust me, it was worse when he was kid." Spat out the Link that recognized Dark Link as Shadow Link. "When the apple drops..." he shrugged his shoulders with his tease which made a few other voices chuckle.

"I'm not pathetic." Link stated boldly. "and your not greater than me."

"Right, sure, but let's face it. You probably want to rip me in half for what I've done to your pretty Princess right?"

Link's fist clutched his shield and sword, his eyebrows moved at a sharp downward angle to show his true hatred toward his other dark side.

"That's what I thought, what a powerful face." Dark Link smiled, finding humor in his actions. "But what would you say to, oh I don't know, showing you where she is? Spoiler alert though, She's in chains again."

Link took a wrathful step forward, but tried to contain his anger. "Where is she." His voice was harsh and even Navi felt a shiver of fear from hearing it.

"Heh, heh. Now that's no good, if your anger is so powerful now, you'll turn into a dark slave of Ganondorf the minute you step into the Spirit realm. Best you try and control that, I wouldn't want a rival, now would I? A twin brother would be so uncalled for." He opened a dark portal.

"Why would you even offer this to me without a wicked intent?" Asked Link, being extra cautious.

Dark Link didn't say anything, but Link clearly saw his hand twitch before Dark Link pulled it back from the portal. "Perhaps I'm tired of seeing the young, royal lady suffer so much, from a hand that isn't my own." His words were dark and mellow, but Link could hear the honest restraint in them too. He willingly walked passed Dark Link and into the portal. Dark Link growled at his bravery for entering first and walked quickly in after him, "I'll lead, if you don't mind." He said crudely as he pushed Link's shoulder with his own, to get in front of him. Link let it go, he just wanted to see Zelda. Once they entered the lighted room he dashed over to the ruin where Zelda's floating body hung over strings of bright colors and light that danced to and from her body and the circled ruin below.

"What is this?" asked Link, looking at the ground and then the pillars, which read of their names.

"This is the physical appearance of the ancient bond of Hyrule, hidden within this forsaken land is the once home of where the very Goddess gave up her mortality and made a pack with the earth, giving half of her immortal power, the life force, to it in exchange for the earth's life force. This continous cycle is known as the Ancient bond of Hyrule where the direct descendants of the goddess may hold this righteous gift." Dark Link explained, not really seeming to care about the history. "however, Ganon has found a way to detach this bond which centered A and B-" he gestured to Zelda and the ground, "to C, the Dark Lord Ganondorf."

Link turned around to face Dark Link. "you mean.. he's controlling the life force of both of them?"

"Exactly, it's nice that you catch on so fast." Coldly stated Dark Link, his wicked smile never leaving even though you could tell he was just playing nice. His deep hatred for Link was still apparent, but he was trying so hard to keep it together and not slit his throat just yet.

"How do I free her?" Link looked back to Zelda.

"Yeah, funny story." Dark Link began. "See these unusually named pillars? Well, they were created by Ganon to keep a good boy like you out of his business. You must conquer the four evils, Deceit, Greed, Envy, and Anger." He looked to Link, folding his arms and looking as if he was waiting. "Well, get a move on then." He stated plainly.

"Move on to what?" asked Link, looking confused.

"Ugh! Really! If I could of done this myself I would of just killed you and been done with it all!" he stormed off to the side. "Look." He regained himself and placed his hand on one of the pillars. "Use your kind heart to take the challenge of each one of these Pillars. Each one has a Guardian, or Boss, that represents one of the four evils. Defeat it, and the chain that holds Zelda within the air will be broken and detach from her." He looked really annoyed about explaining this as he pointed to the chains. "So, get on with it Hero! I don't have all day." He stepped to the side for Link.

Link was about to place his hand on the pillar of Envy, when he suddenly looked back at Dark Link, "Wait, why are you helping me? Aren't you on Ganon's side?"

"Grr…WHAT'S WITH ALL THE HESITATION!" he threw his hands on his head, "I already told you! I'd rather torture Zelda in a more pleasing manner of my own than watch Ganon waste her like this by using her to destroy this world. Trust me, I'm only interested in is torturing and destroying you, and everything you've ever loved.if that's through Zelda, then fine by me." He was on the verge of just lashing out a series of attacks on Link, but he really had to hold himself back. 'Not yet, let him break Zelda's chains, then kill him. Take the girl, destroy Ganon's weakened state, and take over the world while ruling as a king. Done deal, all I need to do is freakin' get my other to break her darn bonds!' he clinched his fist but hid them through his folded arms. "Hurry. Up!" he was very tensed now, speaking through gritted teeth.

"I never knew your darker side could be so impatient, must be a compliment to you, knowing that your ideal and all." Navi stated, wanting to pick a fight with the man that tortured her so. "besides, I don't think we should trust him. Why not kill him now that he's said all this to you and then save Zelda?"

Link gave a hard look and thoughtful look to Dark Link, then looked away to answer Navi, "Let's not be to hasty, as you said Navi, I'm patient." Link placed his hand on the pillar.

"Typical! Everything I say is used against me!" Navi herself was getting upset. "why not avenge me first huh? Or is Zelda that much more important than me!"

A bright light engulfed the pair, as they disappeared. Dark Link looked slightly amused at Navi's words, "Well, well, looks like envy still holds strong to your little heart. Doesn't it Navi? I do hope it doesn't hinder Link to much. Hehe." He laughed slightly, smiling as he pictured Navi being Link's down fall, before suddenly realizing,…" Wait…I'M SUPPOSED TO BE LINK'S DOWNFALL!" he silently hoped Navi doesn't steal his destiny.

Zelda's small hand twitched, it was chained to the pillar of Envy, and she slowly beheld Link in her mind, charging though a series of monsters before making it to a large door inside what looked to be an old shrine. "L…Link… be…careful…" she muttered painfully from her sleep. Dark Link looked up to her, and floated near her limp body, touching her face gently. "Why call out his name..? I'm the one that sent him to free you. Indirectly, I'm the one you should be considering your hero." He pouted with a bit of jealousy. He moved his finger down her cheek to her neck,"More like your 'Dark' hero..." and then up again to circle it around her lips. "…...my, how tempting." He suddenly said, before smiling and removing his finger from her face. "Better to save that for an audience, don't you agree?" he moved slightly closer to her though, moving right above her head. "However, it's not like me to waste such a good opportunity…" he gently caressed her cheek and kissed her forehead. She moved slightly in her sleep, looking uncomfortable as Dark Link moved away. "How rude." He pouted again, but this time playfully. "All I was doing was rubbing it in Link's face." He spoke as if cutely trying to get away with murder. "Hehehe, Huh?" he suddenly saw her open her eyes slightly, and look at him in shock. "…opps…" he said, realizing he had awakened her.

"You…" she reached forward quickly, using all her left over energy, and grabbed a bit of his shirt. He freaked out and tried to fly away but she pulled him quickly back. With a deep glare she took some of the life forces power and channeled it through her hand, then pierced him through to his soul.

"AHHHHHHHHH!"

Dark Link felt his whole being swell with Light, his fear took over him and he kicked Zelda away, her body moved fiercely away with the power of the push, but then slowly floated back into position. Dark Link fell or rather slammed his body to the ground, clutching his chest where his soul had been tainted. "Wh-….what have you done!?" he let out a terrified and angry roar.

"You said… you serve whoever controls your soul… well, Dark Link.. you now have darkness and light in your heart. Whom do ye serve now? For you can't serve Ganon… and me." She slowly fell weak again, as more and more light force left her and the earth, and flowed back to Ganondorf. Dark Link looked aggressively back at her, but before he could say anything, she fell back into deep sleep.

"My, princess… your wisdom is unparalleled.." he growled out with annoyance, reaching his left hand out to try and push him off the ground. But the pain was unbearable, he clenched his hand and unclenched it, his face toward the ground, he felt the battle of the light slowly mix with the darkness in his heart. He felt like a normal man for the first time in his existence. He could decided his own fate, his plan could actually work now! Ganon would have only slight power over his will, while Zelda gave him slight liberty. But would he serve her? He looked up to Zelda, he was beginning to strongly dislike the girl, but the way she used her limited strength intrigued him. "Perhaps, Princess. It's time for a bit of change…" he smiled and chuckled darkly. "You now possess half of my soul, which means I am now controlled by you as well as Ganondorf. My, My, what a predicament you've placed me under!" he slowly moved back up to his knees. "heh, heh." He looked up with a smirk to Zelda, "But this doesn't mean you've won! I am not going to be your other Link!"