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Link wanted to take his sweet time getting to their appointed destination, again. He voted against using the Prelude Of Light, warping to the Temple of Time. Kagome didn't seem to mind, in fact; She was thrilled not to use the Ocarina, it seems she did not want to rush things to quickly either.

"Hey, Link?" Kagome bent forward and whispered into his ear. He shivered, but nodded in acknowledgment. "I would like to set up camp for the night, before we get to the castle." She spoke. "Its turning dark and we have not rested once, since we started this journey." Pausing, she turned her head away. "Besides, the sand is all over me and I would like to take a bath, if that's okay with you?" She asked him and looked up into his face.

Link thought of Kagome taking a bath. He knew his face was flushed but he did not care. Feeling a jab in his sides, he looked down at her. She glared at him, and he only smirked back. Folding her arms over her chest, she huffed.

"Well, I do not see a problem with it. Does Lake Hylia sound alright?" He asked.

"What? No! There are houses at that Lake. I don't want to bath there." Hearing Link chuckle. She growled. "You knew my answer! Why did you ask?"

"To see your reaction, of course. As I thought, it was priceless." That speech earned him a elbow in the ribs. "Ouch, that hurt." Whining, while rubbing his bruised side.

"Good." She spoke, raising her chin, in the air, in victory.

Link sighed and decided, the only good place for her to get all that she needs, would be the pooling waters, in the Hyrule Field. It wasn't far off the rode, so it didn't seem like such a problem.

He stopped Epona a few yards down and they both jumped off. The pond was fairly large. It came down to his hip, so it was shallow. It was just perfect, in his eyes. Might not be warm, seeing as the water flowed from Zora's River, the city now entombed in ice. But it will have to do.

"You can bathe here."

"Thank you, Link" She smiled at him and he blushed, turning his head away.

Link stopped, two feet away from the water, and turned on his heels. He did not want to wonder to far, incase something should happen. Taking off his shield and sword, he sat down. Leaning back, he sighed. He looked at the setting sun and smiled. Ears twitching at every sound made behind him, he closed his eyes. Imaging the sounds and putting them into motion.

Clothes shuffling. A small drip, then a slight gasp. He chuckled, surely she wasn't expecting it to be warm? He shook his head. Probably wasn't expecting it to be that cold. Hearing a soft sigh behind him, he relaxed. Soft splashing could be heard. The splashing was random; she was, most likely, playing around in the water. That thought made another chuckle escape his chest.

A squeal behind him made him snap his eyes open. In one swift movement he reached beside him, pulled out his sword and faced the attacker. His eyes scanned the area, but saw no monster. Looking down at the girl his eyes widened and his face turned cherry red.

The water was only up to her navel, showing all the curves he couldn't see, when she wore that large shirt of hers. Yes, he saw her in only her garments before, but it was nothing like this. He never really saw her true figure. He never really saw what a fine woman she was. The light, of the setting sun, hit her soaked body just right… He sighed. So, beautiful.

She was holding a fish in her hands, it squirmed in her grasp before slipping loose and flopping into the water. She laughed. That is what she screamed about-? She looked up. Blue meet green. Her eyes widened. Uh oh. She screamed and dunked her body into the cooling waters, trying to hide herself. His blush deepened.

"Pervert!" Her staff hit him in the head, and he winced. There was going to be a knot there, he just knew it. He gently messaged his injured scalp.

"I'm sorry! I thought you was being attacked- when you squealed like that."

"The only thing I have to worry about; Is peeping tom's like you!" She growled at him. She then continued to throw objects at his head.

"Would you stop that?" He raised his shield. The objects made a Clanking noise as they bounced off the metal. "I said it was an accident!" Se continued to throw things at him. "I don't see why you're so angry! Its not like I haven't seen you before!" He tried to reason with her.

"I can't believe you- you- Ugh!" She huffed and dunked into the water, so angry she couldn't even throw things anymore.

He took that as a sign from the goddesses, and sighed in relief. Sitting back down in his spot on the grassy field, he placed his sword and shield beside him. Hearing a large splash behind him, showing she surfaced. Out of reflex he reached over and gripped his shield, just in case. When no object were hurdling in his direction he sighed and relaxed, letting go of the shield.

A loud, wet, slap, rang into the air. Link's eyes widened in shock. Did she just…? He looked down at his lap to see a flopping fish gasping for air. Did she just throw, and hit him, in the head, with a fish! Her laugher split the cool air. Soon, he too, joined into the laugher. After the joys died down, he threw the fish over his shoulders. A soft splash was heard and he grinned.

It was several minutes before Kagome relaxed enough, around him, to go back to her bath. Not like he meant to see her like that. It was mostly her fault. Yeah, right. Like it's her fault she had a body like that, and he couldn't keep his eyes away. He rolled his eyes at his own comment and sighed. Among the soft splashes, there was a clipping noise. The sound made his ears twitch and he listened for it to happen again. He waited, but it never came, and he frowned. It only happened once, it concerned him.

He was fighting himself to turn around, and look. To check and see if she was alright. But he knew what would happen if she caught him, looking at her again. He shuddered at the thought. Well, if she doesn't catch him, it should be okay… right? He gulped and slowly turned his head to look, just enough to take a peek, you know, to see if she was alright.

Glancing over his shoulder his eyes went wide. His heart stopped, and his chest felt heavy. What-? He was at a lost for words. He was now openly staring at the woman, lips slightly parted in shock.

She had her hair held up, in some way, over her head. She was facing away from him, giving him full view of her back, and what he saw, made so many emotions go through him. He was distressed, he just couldn't believe it. His beautiful Kagome…

A scar was on her back. It went from her shoulder, diagonally, to the end of her ribs. It was so deep and wide, but the wound looked so visible and painful, it made him flinch. There was no hesitation in the mark, just one fluent slice.

Who would- Who would do such a thing? Who would harm such a lovely and wonderful creature as her? He then remembered her words.

"Please." She begged. "Do not touch me." Unconsciously she touched the top of her shoulder. "At least, not my back." She added. "It brings painful memories."

His eyes narrowed. He started to growl in anger. Who would dare to do this to her?

"Link?" Kagome's soft voice rang out into the air.

"Yes?" Whipping his body around, not wanting her to catch him spying.

"Is everything alright?" He tried to calm down and he closed his eyes.

"Yes, why?"

"Well." She paused and he heard a few splashes. "I thought I heard a growl…" He cursed inside his head. She heard him?

"No, everything is fine. Continue your bath." He reassured her.

Hearing her slightly hesitate in silence before she went back to washing. He sighed, releasing a breath he did not know he was holding. Calmer, he opened his eyes back up, to stare at the moon. It was brighter then usual. He looked over his shoulder to stare at the girl in the water. Another growl threatened to escaped and he quickly turned his head. He does not want to frighten her anymore.

After a few minutes he heard her leave the water. His ears twitched and he sighed. Maybe now he could get some answers? He waited a little bit more, hearing clothes shuffling, she was getting dressed. Kagome walked out and sat beside him. Looking down at her he smiled a kind smile. He noticed her clothes were damp as well. She must have washed them.

"Enjoy yourself?"

"Yes." Blushing, she nodded.

"Good." His voice trailed off and he turned his head. "That's good." He whispered into the night air.

"Link?" He inclined his head, showing she had his attention. "You sure nothing is bothering you-?" He sighed and looked down at the ground.

"I saw your scar." He instantly felt her stiffen beside him "Who-" He cleared his throat, trying to keep his voice calm. "Who did that to you?" He looked at her, wanting an answer, but she avoided his gaze and looked at her feet.

"It's ugly. Isn't it? A horrible mark on my body, that will never go away." She sighed. "I bet you think I'm disgusting now- Don't you?" She asked him, her voice sounded heartbroken.

"No." He told her. "I would never think such a thing." Reaching up, he smoothed his knuckles up her cheek, before taking a lock of her raven hair and bringing it to his lips; in a small, gesturing kiss. "I would never think you are ugly. You, or any part of you." He looked at her seriously as the strand slipped from his fingers. She stayed that way for the longest time, looking for something, held deep within his crystal blue eyes. After a while, she looked down, supposing she did not find what she was looking for.

"In my land-" She started off. He saw her hesitate before she sighed. "In my world…" She corrected herself. Link just listened. World? "There is a powerful Jewel. So powerful, who ever holds it, their strength is doubled- 100 fold." He nodded. "I am its guardian" She spoke sadly, regretfully. "I was clumsy and weak when I found out. I did something unimaginable. I broke the sphere into pieces. It got scatted all across the land." Taking a deep breath she continued.

"I met Inuyasha, and many other friends who join us in search for the jewel's shards." She clinched her hands into fists in her lap. "Soon, we found out, it was not going to be easy. Because someone else, someone evil, and cunning, was also searching for the shards. A man by the name of… N-Naraku." She spoke his name, as if it was taboo. She then glared at her hands. "Naraku." She spoke again, but this time, with venom. "Almost half a year into the search, and it was only his and our shards left." He could hear her heart beat speed up, thumping harshly against her chest.

"One day, as I was coming back from home…" Her voice was starting to sound shaky. "He found me, alone. I- I was so stupid back then-" She blamed herself. "I was so weak, I couldn't even do anything- I didn't even know how to fight- I- I" Her eyes weld with tears and his heart felt as if it would break. "I did not have the shards with me, but he did not care. He had some other plan for me." She started to nibble her lower lip in worry. She was glaring at her hands, blaming herself, once again. Link shook his head, she had no control over it. He gently grabbed her and placed her on his lap. She was trembling lightly but continued.

"He took me from my friends, my family, everything. Taking me to his Castle, he locked me up in a dungeon and chained me." Link's hold around her tighten. "He did not touch me." Link sighed in relief at those words. "But he did something cruel." She whispered. "There was no light, no sound, only darkness and the rattle of the chains." Whimpering she rested her head against his chest and he stroke her hair softly. "I do not know how long I was down there. I could not tell time. But he came every day. I know, cause he said he would, and he did…every day. His boots would echo in the empty hall in front of the dungeon. Thump, Thump, Thump. Then the door would click and he would ooze forth from the darkness and grin at me."

"He is darkness. He is fear. I can never escape him. I will never be free. Darkness is all I have." She wrapped her arms around his waist. Link started to whisper soft words into her hair. "That is what he would say to me. He wanted me to fear the darkness, to fear him. He accomplished his goal."

"He gave me this scar before he released me back to my friends. "As a reminder of him, of the darkness." He said. That is when I found my sword. So I trained and trained, until we saw him again, I would be ready. We fought in a horrible battle. My sword, against his powers. Just as I was going to deliver the finishing Kill." She clinched her jaw in anger. "A bright, white light, surrounded us, and blinded everyone around him. He escaped and we have never seen him since."

Link, couldn't believe what he just heard. Kagome… so many things happened to his pure, innocent, Kagome. His eyes narrowed thinking of the man, Naraku. A deep growl rumbled through his chest, in anger. She stiffened and he instantly stopped.

He reached up and caressed her cheek. Whispering soft nothings into her hair yet again, he tried to calm the fearful girl. Running his fingers through her raven tresses. He hesitated for a second, reaching up, he started to gently message her back in small circles. She whimpered, but soon was lulled by his soothing touches. Unafraid of his hands, any longer. She trusted him. Trusting him, letting him touch her weakest point. To calm her and sooth her.

The tears have finally stopped and he sighed. He looked down, in his arms, to see the frail gem sleeping. Smiling, he laid down, her head resting on his chest. He continued to run his fingers through her silky locks and a purr vibrated threw his chest. She sighed in contentment and snuggled closer into his embrace. He- himself sighed, and closed his eyes, falling into a light slumber, with the beautiful women in his arms.

Hearing someone call his name, his ears twitched. They were trying to wake him. He pretended to still be asleep and he mentally smiled, enjoying the soothing voice calling his name. They called his name multiple times before it stopped. He almost sulked, until felt a gentle touch on his face. So soft, just like before. He noted.

She has such lovely hands, so small, compassionate, yet so curious. He wanted to smirk but restrained himself. Fingers grazed over his features, taking every inch of them to heart. Through his hair, over his eyebrows, under his closed eyes, across his noise, around his strong jaw line. Only to abruptly stop at his lips. He wanted to frown. Why stop? I know your curious…

He purposely took that moment to sigh in content, making a small moan escape from his lips, making them part.

"Kagome…" He whispered softly. He heard her gasp lightly and her heartbeat speed up. Nothing so close to his sensitive ears, could be missed.

He loved the way her heart was beating so loudly in her chest. How he felt slight warmth came from above him, signaling she was blushing madly, at his state. Oh, he wished this would never end. Finally gathering up the courage she ran her fingers over his lips. Suddenly his heart was the one beating loudly. He could not control it and it bothered him. Such a small act drove him wild.

She grazed his lips softly, slowly, as if treading on a grave. Was she afraid to wake him? Or was she afraid of her own curiosity? Maybe she was not afraid at all. Maybe it was something else? He wanted to know why. Why was she doing this to him? Why was her touch, tempting him so?

He groaned softly, as if in slight discomfort. And he was, he realized. He was in distress, he did not know how to control his own body. It was so hot, wanting to feel more of her sweet touches, everywhere.

He licked his now dry lips. Slightly touching her finger with the hot appendage. He heard her gasp, again. He had to wonder. Did she know what she was doing to him? Was she burning like he was? Does she feel the same way, as he does now?

His face got flushed. He wanted to see her. He wanted to touch her. Touch her as she was touching him. Make her feel heated like he was. But he did not want her to stop. He could not blow his cover now.

"Kagome…" He moaned her name, a little more loudly then he meant to.

He heard her moan, in response, making his face heated up more. Does she feel the same? Hearing her lick her lips. His ears twitched. Feeling her rub her thumb across his lips more harshly. He sighed. He can't hold it anymore, he has to see her. To touch her. He snapped his eyes open. Seeing blazing green staring back at him, a smirk plastered on her face. He cursed.

"Ha! I knew you was awake!" She gloated.

"Ah-?" He was at a loss for words. "You devil." He blurted out, not knowing what else to say. How could she do that to him! "That was down right evil." Her smirk grew and she started to raise her self from the ground. "Oh- no you don't." He grabbed her wrist. He pulled her back to the ground. She squeaked as he rolled on top of her, pinning her down. "Temping me so... That's just wrong. I don't think I'll forgive you for this one." He had a smirk of his own and she frowned.

"If it makes you feel any better, I did not realize you were faking it until you said my name a second time." She stated.

"No, that fact does not make me feel any better." He told her. "How about, as punishment…"

He bend down till their lips were an few inches apart. Her eyes widened and he smiled. He licked his lips hungrily. She blushed, wiggling under his hold. Raising his free hand, he trailed it up her exposed neck. She gasped. Feeling the pulse under his finger tips beat more rapidly. He wanted to touch her, and he will. Lifting his hand he caressed her cheek with his knuckles before going over her jaw line and down to her slightly parted lips. He felt her sigh in delight and close her eyes. He softly ran his thumb over her lower lip. She licked the limb with her tongue. Her face got flushed. He smirked

"I believe that's enough punishment." He stated, before quickly getting off of her.

Leaving the bewildered girl, laying there, alone, on the grassy floor. He chuckled as he fixed his sword and shield before mounting Epona. The horse Neighed, the sound snapping the poor girl out of her confused trance and she glared at him. He laughed at her, raising his hand for her to take. She huffed and got on the horse without his help and he chuckled.

"It seems, I have upset you, little filly?" He questioned, looking back at her. She just turned her head away. "Now you know how I feel." He stated. He clicked his tongue and trotted towards the Castle, a grin plastered onto his handsome face.

He was happy she was no longer sad over last night. Surprised she got over the moment quickly. Maybe, she hasn't really gotten over it? He looked over his shoulder at her, seeing her have a distance look on her face. He sighed. Well, she doesn't seem saddened at latest. That is a good thing.

Naraku. He grinded his teeth together in anger. If only he was there to protect her, from the beginning. He would never let something like him touch her. All he can do now is to protect her from the sadness. He sighed. He wasn't even sure if he was even doing that right. She doesn't look sad, yes, but that doesn't mean she's not. Women are like that, he guessed, not really sure how women really act. Kagome is the only real woman his been around. Looking up just in time to see the castle, he pulled on the reins. Epona snorted, coming to a stop. Both leaping off of the saddle before walking inside.

After Kagome shot all the Re-Dead, turning them all to dust, it made Link feel… bored. Ever since Kagome's Life energy has been revived she has been doing all the fighting, leaving Link standing in the sidelines, doing nothing. This did not anger Link, no. He was quite proud to have her as his partner, in this journey. The problem was, with her here, he had no room to shine. He sighed. Does she think him a weakling, seeing him like this? No, she would never think low of him. He stood tall and walked through to the Temple of Time. Once they entered the Temple, they took a few steps inside before turning around and meeting Sheik.

"You?" Kagome yelled. "You mean the great person we was going to meet here is you? We see you all the damn time!" Link chuckled at her words.

"Does this not please you?" Sheik asked.

"No it does not. But-" Kagome paused as if thinking. "I would like you two to kiss already, cause that has been a fantasy of mine every since I seen you, cause you know, you can't fool me, your gay." Link chuckled and Sheik blushed. Seeing him blush made Link think… maybe he's…? He shook his head, nah.

"Well if I do not please you, then how about I bring someone who will?" He asked.

"Sure, why not. I like surprises." Sheik smirked under his mask and raised his hands. Revealing…

"Princess Zelda." Link whispered, wide-eyed.

"Sheik was a girl-? I mean… of course, I knew it the whole time. I just wanted to go alone with the plan is all, you know, to trick Link." Kagome blushed in embarrassment.

"Sure you did." Link said, patting her shoulder to comfort her.

"You know Link? She's quite pretty." Kagome complimented her. Zelda blushed.

"Yeah, your right, she is." Zelda's blush deepened and Kagome elbowed him in the ribs. "Ouch! What was that for! I was agreeing with you!"

"You never tell a girl that another woman is pretty." Kagome stated, glaring at him. He huffed and crossed his arms over his chest.

"Link. Kagome. I have some things I must tell you." Zelda started to speak. "When Ganon tried to obtain the Triforce, his heart was not pure, So the Triforce split into three pieces. Only one part will remain with the one who touched the Triforce. The part that represents the person the most." She sighed and looked down. "Ganon received the Triforce of Power, it gave him great strength and he easily over took Hyrule." She looked at Link then glanced at his hand. "The other two pieces, will get in bedded into a host who is chosen by destiny. If Ganon wishes to have the Triforce, once more, he must find the one who bears the Symbols on the back of their hands." She raised her hands to her chest and sighed.

"The one who holds the Triforce of courage is you, Link." Kagome and Link was both stunned and stumbled back, slightly. "And the one who holds the Triforce of wisdom, is the seventh sage, who is destined to be the leader of them all." Zelda's hand glowed once again, showing she was the chosen one. "I am sorry I had to come to you in disguise. I need to hide from Ganon, until you awakened the Sages." She smiled. "Link, we must put a stop to Ganon's evil, and send him back to the Spirit Realm, so he can never return. I can do it, with the help of the Sages, and you Link. I need your courage once more, to help protect me while I seal him away." Kagome huffed, as if getting her feathers ruffled. Link smirked. Finally, he was being recognized for something. It was his turn to shine. And maybe even impress Kagome with his heroic acts? He stuck out his chest in pride.

"Please Link, take this powerful weapon, used by the chosen ones, to smite darkness." Zelda raised her hands and she glowed. A arrow, incased in light, appeared in her hands and flew into Links.

Congratulations! You got the arrow of light, now go kick Ganon's ass. (dun dun dun laaa)

"Wow, you smell nice!" Kagome blurted out, suddenly standing beside Zelda. "And you look pretty! That's a double wowsers! On the hot meter." Zelda blushed. Kagome then licked her cheek and Zelda squealed. "Triple wammy! Taste like strawberries! Damn I can't match up against you!" She closed her eyes in thought. "Hey, if you're a girl, and your gay, doesn't that mean you like me and not Link." Kagome leaned closer to her. Zelda's eyes went wide.

"Wow, that's hot." Link's face was flushed and was waving his hand in front of him, trying to cool down. "Woo..."

"See? I told you that's sexy!" Kagome gloated. Suddenly the whole Temple started to shake underneath their feet.

"This rumble? Could it be?" Zelda and Kagome gasped. They was enclosed inside of a, dark purple, crystal barrier. Link's eyes widened and ran towards them. He started to pound on the crystal.

"Zelda!" He pounded more in desperation. Kagome raised her hand up to the glass, pressing it softly against the cold surface. Link followed her actions and placed his hand over hers. "Kagome…" Not again. Ganon's voice bellowed throughout the Temple.

"Princess Zelda, you foolish traitor! I Commend you for avoiding my pursuit for seven long years. But I knew you would appear if I let this kid wonder around!" Ganon Gloated "And it looks like I captured Link's little play mate once again, how convenient." His laughter filled the air. Link cursed him, snarling in rage. "I see you have not been watching that temper boy!" The Crystal pulsed and Kagome held her throat, as if in pain, wincing. Zelda tried to help her, but looked slightly confused. Why she was not effected?

"Kagome!" Link shouted to her. "Okay Ganon- You win- I'll do what you want- Just please, don't hurt her anymore…" Link spoke, halfheartedly.

"It seems the boy has finally learned something. Very well." The pulsing stopped and Kagome took a big gasp of air, and coughed. Link looked at Kagome worriedly.

"What do you want Ganon?" He asked.

"You know what I want boy. The Triforce. Once I have it, I will have enough power to rule the world!" Ganon laugher boomed into the temple once more. "Now, if you wish to save your women, I suggest you start by coming to my castle." Ganon's voice vanished. The crystal started to hover into the air, then it too, disappeared.

Link roared, into the sky, as if asking why. Why her? Why him? Why must it be like this!

Kagome pounded the crystal until her hands went numb. She sighed and placed her forehead on the cool surface. She was captured, again. And this time, she has no excuse for it. She looked around, they were in a room with a organ placed in the center. A man was playing the interment until he suddenly stopped. He stood up and smiled up at them. He had a large noise, tanned skin, blood red hair and evil eyes. It must be Ganondorf. Kagome thought.

"Why hello my lovely ladies. I am glad you made it here in one piece, wouldn't want your body parts floating around all over my room, now would we?" He laughed. Zelda just turned her head away, in a huff. "Now, why so cold dear princess? We have known each other for a long time, but you-" Ganon looked over to Kagome and smirked. "I have not met you, face to face yet, have I deary?" He bowed. " I am the Great King Ganondorf."

"Your going to be The Great Sack of Shit, when Link gets up here and gets through with you!" She shouted at him and pounded the Barrier. Ganon narrowed his eyes at her.

"Now, now, you shouldn't have such a bad mouth like that, my little miko." A voice purred from the darkness. Kagome gasped and whipped her head around. Her body started to tremble and hairs prickled all over her frame. He was here!

"Naraku!" She spat his name like poison.

"Ah, I see you have not forgotten me." He smirked. "That's to bad, if you did I was going to enjoy refreshing your memory." He threatened. She shivered.

"I would never forget a monster like you!"

"Now, now little one. Don't be so quick to bite."

"How long have you been here? I bet this was your whole plan, you corrupted these people!"

"My, so quick to judge, yet again. I only gave my associate, here, a little push in the right direction. I have been around this land for eight years." He spoke, his voice got lower. "Eight, long, years." Looking at her eyes, something flashed within them she thought she would never see, lust. She trembled. He has been here to long. "How must time as pasted since the battle?"

"One year." Kagome informed him.

"I see." He spoke. "Have you been searching for me all this time little miko? I did not know that you missed me so much." The Crystal shook. Zelda and Kagome gasped as a divider was place between them, before the crystal split in-two. Kagome's Crystal lowered till she stood in front of the darkened man. "I have missed you, little miko."

"I will kill you!" She yelled at him, and started to pound the purple screen, blocking her from her most hated enemy.

"You see. I knew you had hate, buried deep with in that pure heart of yours. It, as well, needed a little push, is all." He pulled out the almost full Sacred Jewel. It was still black, tainted with his evil energy. "You see, on that day I took you, I molded you into what you are now." He looked her over, as if a artist looking over his greatest master piece. "I tried to taint you, like this jewel. I wanted you to hate me, hate me so much you tainted your own part of the jewel, but it seems my plan did not work, deep down, you did not hate me as much as you think you do. No, you probably don't hate me at all. You only fear me." He purred.

Kagome roared and started to punch the crystal with all her might. Her miko powers started to flare, making every hit, spark on impact. She punched and punched until tears of anger flowed down her cheeks. She could not stand him, but he was right, she did not hate him. She pitted him, and feared him. Pity for what he use to be. Fear for what she will become, if she is tainted by the darkness.

"Hmm. Did I upset you miko?" She screamed and continued to blast the barrier with her powers. A large crack streaked down the crystal, and she smirked. "It seems you have gotten strong in one years time. We can't have you escaping before your hero comes to save you, now can we?" The crystal pulsed and Kagome held her throat. She couldn't breathe. The darkness was in her lungs. His darkness. His power. His miasma. "It saddens me that we must cut our little chat short, but you brought this upon yourself."

Kagome gasped, her eyes were getting burry. Soon black spots dotted her vision. She could have sworn she saw; Hurt, regret, and even sadness in the evil man's eyes; as he watched her struggle to breathe. No, that man, he will never feel anything. It must be a trick!

"Link…" She rasped out before her world was covered in darkness. Naraku's favorite playground.

"Kagome!" Link shouted her name.

He was done lifting the barrier from the demon's gate, and now scaled the red stairwell in anger. He was wasting valuable time! He had to hurry, to get to her as soon as he can. Who knows what fowl things he will do to her! But this? There was puzzles after puzzles, just to tear the evil barrier away from the gate. Then he ran into beast after best in every room and beyond. Why is he doing this? Is this a game to him?

His ears twitched, soft music brushed across them. Was he getting close? He ran up the stairs, leaping several steps at a time. Now standing in front of an iron gate Link gulped.

"Kagome." He whispered, before opening the door and stepping inside.

Ganon was sitting, back towards him, playing an organ. Zelda was floating above him, still caged in her crystal. He looked around, trying to find someone else that should be here. He did not see her.

"You looking for this?" A cool voice echoed through the now, silent, room.

Link turned his head, and stared in the direction of the voice. A figure oozed out from the darkness. Kagome was laying across his arms, knocked out. He growled and fully faced the pale, dark haired, stranger.

"Who are you? What did you do to her?" He snarled at the man.

"It seems, you still have not learned to hold that sharp tongue of yours, young man." The grip on her tightened.

His clawed hands dug into her pale, smooth skin. Small blood trailed down her legs and arms and she whimpered. Link clinched his fist in anger. His gloves groaned in agony at the harsh treatment. His knuckles was white. He tried to calm down, but he was having much difficulty. The man chuckled.

"I have done nothing to harm her. She was a little troublesome awake, so I decided to let her rest for a short time, that is all. As for who I am-" He paused and a smirk appeared on his handsome face. "I am Naraku." He raised her up, chest height and licked her cheek in a taunting manner.

Link growled and rested his hand on the hilt of his sword. How dare he touch her like that! A large, dark, wave hit him, putting much pressure on his chest. He grunted and struggled to breathe. He turned his head to see Ganon.

"Now, don't tell me you forgotten all about me. Shame on you."

"Link! I have once again, popped up at the most inappropriate time to tell you something! The dark power is to much. At the most important time you need me, I can not help you! I am just going to sit back and hide while you fight Ganon without me!" Navi chirped, and ducked under his cap. Just great. Link groaned.

He looked at Naraku once more, seeing movement. A purple crystal enclosed around his arms, caging Kagome once more. She lifted up in the air, laying there, motionlessly. Link's Jaw clinched in restraint. He wanted to attack the dark man, but he had to beat Ganon first. Ganon snorted when Link finally brought his attention back to him.

"You shall receive your prizes. If you beat me." Ganon waved his hand and everything else around the room disappeared, starting the battle.

Link did several back flips, landing on the outer rim. Ganon wasted no time attacking him. He threw a power sphere at Link. Remembering the battle with the phantom; Link swung his Master Sword. The attack sizzled as it came in contact with the magical blade. It reflected and came back to the evil man. He was not expecting it and he roared in pain. Link raised his bow, and readied his light arrow, before firing at his unguarded body. Ganon screamed once again and fell to the floor in pain. Link smirked and dashed towards his target.

Taking out all his rage on the dark man, Link sliced and hacked away at him. Ganon whaled before pushing Link back and floating into the air once more. This was repeated several times, before Link brought the evil king to his knees.

"How could a boy, defeat The Great King Ganondorf?" He screamed in rage and lifted his hands in the air.

The wall around them collapsed. Ganon disappeared and Link smirked in triumph. A light overhead, made him look up. Zelda and Kagome hovered above, before slowly floating to the ground. Link reached out and gently caught the sleeping girl in his arms. She sighed. He smiled, looking down at her peaceful face. He was glad to have her in his arms, once again. He looked up at Zelda and she smiled. Their victory was suddenly cut short when a rumble ran throughout the castle.

"It's Ganon!" Zelda said. "With his last breath he is going to bring this castle down upon us. Quickly, Link, we must hurry and leave this place!" He just nodded and followed Zelda.

There was bars blocking the way. Zelda called her powers, the bars lifted and they were able to run inside. This continued as they ran throughout the Castle. They ran into many monsters, but he dared not put the girl down, fearing the worst were to happen if he did. So they just ran, they dodged and ran some more. Until they finally reached the end. Link sighed.

Zelda and Him both turned just as the Castle imploded in itself. Link and Zelda looked at each other in joy. They made it, and Ganon was gone. Feeling wonderful, he looked down at the small girl held in his arms. Blue eyes met Green. They both blushed and turned their heads. Kagome started to wiggle in his hold and he placed her gently down on the ground.

"I'm sorry- I thought-" She placed her finger on his lips to silence him.

"I know. Thank you." Smiling at him, he couldn't help but smile back.

A small noise behind them brought everyone's attention to the crumbled remains of the castle. Link motioned towards Kagome. She nodded and they both walked towards a mass of rubble. Just as they reached it, Ganon shot out from the mass and floated in the air. He growled, raising his hand. It glowed, before he started to morph and change. Zelda gasped, a fire ring surround them, blocking them from reaching her. Link pulled out his sword. So did Kagome. Small movement out of the corner of her eye made her swivel her head around.

"Naraku!" She spat his name and he chuckled.

Without notice she charged the spiteful man. She dashed with all her speed and he hissed. Her blade just grazed his clothing as he dodged her quick attack. He was slightly surprised at her quick pace. Hearing a roar Kagome turned her head back to Link. Seeing his Master Blade getting ripped from his hands and landed beyond the fire wall, next to Zelda. Kagome growled.

"You shouldn't take your eyes off your enemy." Naraku preached, sending an attack in her direction. She smirked and called Upon her Hiraikotsu. It blocked the small attack and he growled in anger.

"Link!" Kagome shouted over her shoulder. He dodged another attack as the beast roared, Link glanced her way. "Catch!" She threw her trusty blade at the unarmed man. He easily caught it and smiled. It pulsed white, as if in happiness, as he held it within his hand. The pulse subsided, and he held it out.

"You think it wise. Lending your weapon to that man?"

"I have more then enough skill to defeat you without a blade." She gloated as he growled.

She threw her Hiraikotsu. He easily jumped over the boomerang. Kagome pulled out her bow and fired at him. He dodged in midair, fading right. She smirked and jumped as well, calling her Staff she brought it down upon his stunned frame. He has once again underestimated how much she has grown in both skill and power. Her smirk widened looking upon his shocked on his face, barely able to block the staff with is arm.

Her staff glowed pink. His skin started so sizzle and he hissed in pain, quickly jumping away. Hearing Zelda shout to Link behind her, but she had no time to look. She dash forward, attacking the retreating man. She swiped and hit his guarding arm repeatedly. He winced with every contact. She suddenly raised her hand and she sent a blast of Miko energy at the wounded man. His eyes went wide with fear. He barely dodged, but did not escape the ray unharmed, he kneeled on the ground, hissing. His arm was no longer present on his form. Her power drained him, he could not move.

Hearing her name, before a whizzing sound followed, flying towards her. She smirked and stretched her arm out, without looking. Easily catching the flying projectile, her grip on the hilt tightened. Her gaze never left the now fearful man. The blade pulsed in her hand, glad to be back into her master's arms. She smiled.

"This time Naraku. You have no place to run." She taunted him.

His eyes shone fear before they went calm. Showing acceptance and... joy? She did not understand, but growled and with one flick of her blade, decapitated the evil man. Killing him once and for all. His body turned into dust instantly and was slowly being carried away with the wind. She looked over her shoulder, just as Link was also finishing his own battle. She was silently watching, off to the side. Link wasn't to far away, but enough for her to be almost between him and Zelda.

She watched as Link killed his enemy and she smiled. He turned around and looked victorious. He grinned. He ran towards her. She smirked and waved at him. Running pass her, he lifted Zelda in the air joyously and they laughed in celebration. She looked on. Feeling her chest tighten at the image, she looked away, hurt. Of course he would run to her. She sighed.

Zelda was now back on the ground. They were disusing something, she did not want to eavesdrop so she turned away. She looked at the small pile of ash before she bent down and sifted through it. Hearing a soft tune she looked over her shoulder. Seeing Zelda playing the Ocarina. Feeling something solid touch her fingers. Pulling out the tainted jewel. She smiled and the jewel slowly glowed white, till it was pure once more. She stood up and turned to Link. A blue light glowed below her. She looked at Link and saw he has the same glow underneath him. Was Zelda sending them somewhere?

White invaded her vision. When she was able to see she glanced around. The Master Sword Chamber. She realized where she was at. Link had his back towards her, looking into the stone slab. She smiled and walked towards him. Her eyes narrowed. Something was wrong. She couldn't move her legs. She looked down and saw they were no longer there. Her eyes widened Her whole body was see-through. She opened her mouth to yell at Link, but she could not speak. She could not hear, she could not feel. Her body was slowly disappearing. No. Why! She did not want to go! Tears of sorrow started to stream down her face. Link!

He turned around with a smile on his face. Upon seeing her, Links happy expression suddenly changed to that of fear and shock. She pulled her hands up to her face, to hide her sadness, only to see that they too were missing. No... No! Link! She tried to scream to him. No words left her mouth. She reached her hand out for him in desperation. She saw him dash towards her. She tried to move, will her legs to go to him. She wanted to be with him. She did not want to go home. Just as he reached her, a bright light flooded her senses and she clinched her eyes shut.

Her body, now in control, lunged forward, and she hardly stumbled into something solid, breaking her fall. She snapped her eyes open, hoping to see a familiar green tunic. Only she would not be so luckily. Opening her eyes to see something familiar, yes, but not him. It was the God tree. It's rough bark felt so different, under her hands. She reached up, touching the notch in the great tree, where her sword once was held. It was this tree, where she found her blade. She was so surprised to see it there, vines grew around it's embedded form, as if it's been there all along. Waiting.

Great sadness filled her. She slowly took out her sword and looked at it. The blade glistened in the suns rays. Tears, fell off her chin, and onto the strong blade. It vibrated, as if in pain, from it's masters sadness. She carefully raised the blade, and jabbed it back into the thick tree once more. She did not let go. Her sadness was to great. She could not hold back her sobs and her shoulders shook with grief. Why did she have to come back? Why? The jewel was complete. Naraku was finally killed. She wanted to live a normal, happy life. The one she always dreamt about. With Link...

The sword pulsed, a white glow surrounded it, as if trying to comfort her. Doesn't matter what her strange blade did, it could not make her heart stop aching. Aching and in pain, to see that face, to feel his touch, to hear his voice. At least, just one more time...

"Link..." She whispered.

Link was so overjoyed he could not contain his excitement. He rushed over to Zelda and picked her up, spinning her around in happiness. We both laughed and he placed her back down on the ground. He will celebrate with Kagome, together, later. For now, he wanted to talk to the Princess, he knew she wished to speak with him.

"Thank you, Link. Thanks to you Ganondorf has been sealed inside the Evil Realm. Thus, peace will once again reign in this world, for a time. All the tragedy that has befallen Hyrule was my doing. I was to young to comprehend the consequences of trying to control the Sacred Realm, I dragged you into it too." She looked at the ground and paused, before looking back up at him. "Now it is time for me to make up for my mistakes. You must lay the Master Sword to rest, and close the door of time. Sealing the road between times, closed. Please, hand me the Ocarina. As a Sage, I can send you to your rightful place in time. To make up for all that you have lost." Link Looked at the Ocarina in his hand, then at her.

"I am sorry." Link apologized to her. "I do not want to go back." He spoke. Zelda was quite surprised and looked at him confused. "I want to stay like this. I want to stay here." He paused and looked at Kagome. She was staring at a pile of ash, laying on the ground. "I want to stay... with her." He smiled at looked at Zelda, hopefully. She looked down, as if in thought. She sighed then looked back at him.

"If that is your wish..." She sounded heartbroken, but reached out her hand.

He smiled and placed the Ocarina in her open palm. She started to play The Song of Time. It seemed more soothing, to him. The sound entered his ears and he closed his eyes, feeling warmth go through is body. A small light glowed below him. His feet softly lifted off of the ground.

"Thank you, Zelda." He whispered.

"No. Thank you, Link." She replied. "I wish there was more I could to for you... But it seems she will be the one to bring you joy, more then I ever will." Her voice, held sadness.

He frowned and opened his eyes to look at her, only to see he was inside of the Temple. He smiled and stared at the stone pedestal, at his feet. Looking down at his body. Seeing he was in his familiar green tunic, and still an adult his smiled widened. He was so excited. His heart started to race, thinking of the women behind him. He was so nervous, yet, so happy. He quickly turned on his heels, wanting to face the woman who brought him such joy into his life.

"Hey Kagome, I..." His eyes widened in fear, and shock.

He could not see her from the waist down, and what he could see of her, was fading fast. Her face held sadness and she lifted her hands, as if to weep. Except they were no longer there. She was disappearing...

She raised her, nonexistent hand, out to him, shouting words he could not hear. He shouted her name and ran after her, as if running after an mirage. As he reached her disappearing body, he held out his hand, trying to grasp her. His body flew through her form and he gasped. Her image, burst into small particles of light, as it collided with his frame.

"No..." He looked at his hands. "No." He whispered again.

He wished to tell her so many things. To tell her, he wanted to see her, every day. See her smile, hear her laugh, touch her, every day. He wanted to confess to her, that his heart was so light and warm with her around. That he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her… But now, she's gone.

He didn't even know where she went. He paused. Back home, he finally guessed. She said she was from another world but, he didn't even realized this was to happen. Right when he beats the evil, she suddenly vanished, as if she never existed. That was not what he wanted.

He wanted her. He wanted to be with her. Now. He looks down at himself. He has nothing. No reason to stay in this form any longer. No reason to stay in this future any more. All he can do, is do as Zelda asked of him in the first place. Return the Master Sword, and go back to his own time. Live his own life, a life of loneliness, once more.

He griped the Master Sword in his hands. Turning around and slowly walked towards the stone slab. His head hung low in sadness. Glancing over his slumped shoulder he stared at the place where she once stood, before plunging the sword into the Sacred Stone. His Knuckles turned white, not wanting to release the blade. The weapon pulsed, and glowed white. He closed his eyes as he felt his body disappearing, back into his own world, his own life. All he really wanted, was-

Kagome...

His feet hit solid ground, once more. He sighed, slowly fluttering his eyes open. Not wanting to really face the world, without her, without...

"Kagome." He mumbled the name, as if taboo.

Was this real? No it must be a dream. He refused to believe it. But she seems so real...

"Link.." She whispered. Her head hung lower and she wept. Large tears rolled down her beautiful face.

Kagome. His Kagome. His heart felt light, as it beat rapidly in his chest. His feet moving on their own. Slowly gliding up to her, as if she was a ghost, not wanting to frighten her away, once more. The aching in his chest was to much for him to handle. He wanted to see her. Hear her. Touch her. Make sure this wasn't just his imagination. Reaching out he wrapped his strong arms around her waist. Feeling her stiffen under his hold, his heart soared. It was His Kagome.

His chest started to purr in happiness. Whispering soft words in her hair, he held her tighter, not wanting to let go. He breathed in her wonderful, Vanilla sent, and sighed, feeling lighter then air.

"You look so sad." He spoke softly. She gasped. "Don't cry." He cooed. "I'm sure that whoever brought you such pain, will soon leave your mind. Just stay here with me. You'll see."

"I will never forget him." He felt her body relax, leaning back into his hold. "He was-" She let go of her sword and brought them down over his arms. "He was a pompous- smart ass, who didn't know his left from right. He couldn't swing a sword. He angered me all the damn time. And he was always so horny!" She complained. He chuckled. Turning around in his arms, she smiled up at him. "But-" She paused. "I love him." His eyes softened.

"I'm sure, he loves you, too." He spoke, rising his hand to cup her cheek. She blushed, and he smirked.

Brushing his thumb across her features lovingly, he looked deep into her Emerald depths. He whispered her name. She sighed in delight and closed her eyes. He smiled and was finally going to do, what he should have done, long ago. He slowly bent down, and closed his eyes... Navi burst between them.

"Hey!" She chirped. "I'm here too!"

Their eyes snapped open. Kagome glared at the light, killing intent in her eyes. The ball squeaked and started to run around Link. Kagome chasing the light around waving her fist in the air, telling how slow and painful her death will be once she gets a hold of her.

Link softly chuckled at the scene. His eyes watching the beautiful woman running around his body. Suddenly, feeling hot, he let out a deep breath. His face got flushed and his body started burn with need. His eyes narrowed at the woman hungrily. In one swift movement he had her pinned to the tree and his lips crashed into hers in a heated Kiss.

She gasped in surprise. He used that to his advantage and explored her mouth. She instantly melted in his hold and moaned in pleasure. His hair was intertwined in her fingers deepening the Kiss. His green hood, laid helplessly onto the ground. Bring his hands to her hips he pressed his toned body against her smaller one. He groaned, enjoying the contact.

"Hey Bitch! Where the hell have you been! We've been looking all over- WHO THE FUCK IS THAT GUY!" An angry voice shrilled throughout the air. Breaking their deep kiss.

His ears started to ring, this man was already getting on his last nerve. He interrupted us, and that made him angry. He growled low in his chest, the sounded vibrated through the air, showing his anger in warning. Kagome whispered something against his lips softly. Hearing a small yelp, followed by a loud thud, before the ground under his feet lightly jerked. Hearing mumbled cruses flow through his ears, he smirked, and pulled the wonderful woman into another fiery kiss.

Fin~

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Arianna (Based off of Kagome from Inuyasha, of course) Is princess of the magicless, and she finds out she is betrothed to Prince Roland (Yoko Kurama from Yu Yu Hakusho) A flirtatious man who tries to woo her from the moment he sets eyes on her, but she isn't having any of it. A tragic war breaks out with the neighboring kingdom, Shani (The fire kingdom from Avatar the last airbender) Her new husband is forced to go to battle to stop the approaching army from destroying her kingdom, and he places the only man he trusts to protect her, Conrad (Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan)

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