The Legend of Zelda: Everlasting (2nd book in the Timeless series)

Chapter 22

"Majesty, it is late. Everyone else has gone to their homes. Why do you delay, if I may ask?" Sheik asked from behind Link. He walked forward until he stood beside where the king sat in the grass. Link had gone into Hyrule Field to think. The last few weeks had been going good, with the trainees becoming stronger each day. Still, he couldn't help but feel nervous as time passed. They had no idea when Dayfos would come. What if they weren't ready?

"Just thinking. Go on back, I'll come in a minute," Sheik nodded slowly before turning and walking back the way he had come.

Link wasn't to be left alone though,

"Hey, I was looking for you," Zelda said, walking up to him. Then she saw his expression, "What's wrong?" She sat down beside him, putting a hand on his arm. He smiled briefly at her. He then looked down, shrugging,

"I'm worried. I mean, I know everyone is getting better, but their just not strong enough yet. Dayfos could show up anyday." She nodded, understanding,

"I know how you feel. But look at it this way, if he's coming, he's coming. There's nothing we can do about it. It doesn't help anything to drive yourself crazy worrying. We just have to try our best, all of us. I'm sure we'll be fine. Just have confidence, Link. You are the hero that has saved Hyrule before." She said, kissing his cheek. Yeah, he was. Look what that did to him. Now he had to do it all over again,

"Yeah, you're right," he said simply. She smiled before standing,

"Now, come on. It's not safe to be out at dark. Plus, the house we are currently residing in will be empty tonight. I know a good way to help your stress," She said, winking at him. His eyes widened, before smirking,

"Oh yeah. I'm so up for that," He said, looking her over. She blushed slightly before walking back towards the town. He got up quickly and jogged after her.

~~

Zelda watched with wide, horrified eyes. No, no, NO. Link couldn't be with her, because she was locked in her invisible prison. She banged on the wall. Nothing.

Then, she heard the other Zelda say something about a stress-reliever to him, and saw the look of excitement on his face as he went after her. Were they going to...? No. They couldn't. It wasn't her.

She closed her eyes, a tear sliding down her face. She was glad Dark Link had left, or else he would be making fun of her, which she couldn't take at the moment. She turned and slid down the wall. She was starving, but there was nothing she could do. Dark Link enjoyed her torture, so of course he hadn't put anything in the dome, besides the lone tree that was already there. The wall behind her seemed to start buzzing though. She pushed herself away immediately, looking at it. The image of Hyrule Field started wavering,

"Hello. I have returned, you're welcome," Dark Link said as he appeared behind her. She ignored the comment,

"What's happening?" She asked instead,

"I'm teleporting your prison. I figured there's something else you'd rather see than this boring field. Don't worry, we'll go back when the show finishes." He chuckled darkly. She looked back at him, confused. He put a finger to his lips before pointing back forward. She slowly turned back, instantly regretting it. Why would he put her through this hell?

It was the inside of the home that she and Link shared.

The door opened almost immediately. That Zelda walked through slowly, a small smile on her lips. Link followed inside, walking closer to where Zelda was. She hit the wall again, even though it was obvious it wouldn't work.

Link turned his back to her as the impostor shut the door softly. He walked up to her, pushing her up against the wall and kissing her deeply. Zelda looked down as a shot of pain went through her,

"Does it really do anything to avert your eyes? You know what's happening. Hope you don't mind much that your husband's getting it on with someone else," Dark Link said, putting a hand on her shoulder and chuckling, "If you want, I can treat you like he's treating her," He said, motioning to what was going on in the room. Zelda gave him a look and immediately pushed herself away from him,

"In your dreams," She hissed. He smirked,

"It's cute how you think you have a choice." He then shrugged, "Too bad for you, I'm not in the mood right now. Hit me up later though, " He added, winking. She flinched.

He made her stay there the whole time, only taking her back once they had fallen asleep.

Right before she was shot back, the other Zelda looked straight at her, her eyes flooding red and teeth pointed. She smiled at her, winking. Then, her face went back to normal and she layed her head back on Link's chest.

Then, tear-stained and shattered, Zelda zoomed back to the field, helpless to stop it.

*Sorry its so short! Just a little Zelda torture scene. ^^'*