Bound By The Thread Of Fate (GhiraLink) (On Hold)

Chapter 29 - Giving In?

Ghirahim's POV
When I heard him yell my name like I knew he would, I stopped my timer.

3 minutes. He lasted all of 3 minutes.

I have to say, I'm disappointed. I thought he'd last at least 5 before he decided he does in fact need me to save him. Ah well, the outcome would have been the same no matter how long I had to leave him in there.

And his vow is broken for a second time.

Link's POV
Suddenly, I heard the bolts on the door being pulled back, before light shone into the room. I didn't dare open my eyes though.

"Are you going to be a good boy now? If not, I can always leave you here to reflect a while longer"

I shook my head rapidly and scrambled to my feet, before bolting out of the room towards him.

I wrapped my arms around him, tackling him to the floor and burying my face in his chest as my sobs continued. I was so scared. I was so alone.

He wrapped his arms around me, and for once I didn't mind being held in his embrace. In fact, I craved it.

Company was nice.

I looked back at the dark room, expecting to see the figures again, but there was nobody there. And somehow, that unnerved me more than if they had all been stood there watching.

Then I felt Ghirahim's hands travel down my back and grab my ass, but I couldn't have cared less. I need this comfort. I've been craving attention like this my whole life...

Wait, what am I saying?! Why am I being so passive?!

I tried to get up off him, but he pulled me closer. "I don't think so, Linky. You came to me willingly, so why should I let you go?"

I whimpered and tried to get up again, but to no avail. I just succeeded in making him mad.

"I'll put you back in the room if you don't behave. Better yet, I might decide I want that dear friend of yours dead. Impa, was it?"

Now I was listening. I refuse to go back in there! I don't know what happened or what kind of crazy hallucinations I had, but I don't want to experience them again. No way. And I refuse to be the reason my friend dies.

I stilled my struggling body with a sigh. He has me cornered, and what's worse is that he knows it.

And I'd be a fool if I thought he wasn't going to exploit that fact.

Impa's POV
As soon as my injuries allowed it, I headed to Eldin Volcano to search for Link. I went to Skyloft first though, to grab a potion to speed up my recovery. No point going to aid Link if I can't either fight or carry him.

I have faith in him. I know he can beat Ghirahim, he just doesn't believe in himself enough.

He beat him in the past, and despite all appearances, I have reason to believe the demon lord has a soft spot for our hero. That will buy him some time, at least.

...And that was the moment I stumbled across the sword I had given to Link, causing me to stop dead in my tracks. I really thought he would succeed, but here lies my sword. Which could only mean one thing...

He's within the demon lord's grasp once again. And I have to free him before it's too late. Otherwise, he'll become tied to to him. Bound.

He's running out of time.

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Idk if I like this chapter, it feels kinda rushed 🙈
Ah well, when I go back and edit at the end of the book I'll pad it out ^^