Nowhere good

Half blind, and covered in the remains of thrown fruit, Zelda continued running. She was in no state to be able to track where she was going, instead she just went down any street she found. She could hear onlookers on either side of her shouting and jeering as she ran by. She couldn’t tell if she was making her situation worse or better, she only knew to run.

For a moment, Zelda felt as if she had escaped the crowd that was following her. She felt a glimmer of hope. Without stopping, Zelda tried to clear the juice from her eyes. But, just as she regained her vision, the princess stumbled on the cobblestones and fell forward.

Zelda closed her eyes and tensed for the inevitable impact of the ground, but instead she felt herself fall into the arms of a person. She felt their firm arms catch her and hold her upright, Zelda gasped, their muscles chest and arms, and the feeling of their clothing, she recognized this stranger.

“Link?!” Zelda cried as she opened her eyes, even if she was in a humiliating state, she was glad to see the hero of legend. Except, that wasn’t who she saw when she opened her eyes.

He looked like a cruel reflection of Link, like a shadow come to life. With dark clothing and red eyes, Dark Link looked upon the princess with a sadistic humor. “I must say princess, it’s good to see you. I like the choice in outfit.”

Terror seized Zelda’s heart. She had no idea what this evil Link had planned for her, but she knew she was about to find out.