In a World of Twilight (Link x Reader)

All But a Memory

"Do you think I'll ever get out of this situation alive?"

Link stood against the railing, still overlooking the kingdom. The question was a rather odd one and one that truly showcased how scared Link was.

No. But yes? The Link that was speaking now was his original self. At most times, it was the opposite side that spoke, the Shadow. The Shadow would take over most of the time, but would still allow the original Link to speak. Both had similar goals and intentions but different ways of achieving them.

"Of course, you will, Link. There is no doubt about it."

The Link clad in dark attire spun to face Caeus. Link looked at the only other Twili who also resembled a human. Caeus had a slim figure, with small orange irises like Link's own. His dark violet hair was tied into a short ponytail and he wore a dark cloak. The cloak wasn't as intricate as the ruler's, but it did show that he was of Link's royal visors.

Link looked at his hand in dismay, "That's not what I meant, Caeus. I meant, can I get out of this situation still having my original self intact?"

"That's really hard to determine, Link. There's only a very minute part of that left, and if you continue on with your current state, who knows how long it will take before it fully vanishes?"

Even though Link was fully transformed into a Twilight emperor, just as how the Shadow had been before, the Light, as Caeus referred to it as, was fighting to take over again. The roles were now reversed. There were little moments when the Light would control, but it was only because the Shadow allowed for it.

It was only a matter of time before that small amount of light disappeared. It was like the saying goes, "It's easier to hate someone than it is to become friends with them." Which is indirectly saying it's much easier to allow the darkness to consume you.

"I can only hope that she returns quick enough to dispel it."

A silence followed soon after that. Caeus himself was wondering if he would ask the question. It was a rather sensitive topic, but maybe Link would finally be open to speak since it was the Light he was conversing with.

"Link? Who exactly is she? Is she related to that (L/N) family?"

A tiny grin cracked on Link's face as he remembered her smile and shining eyes.

"Her name is (Y/N) (L/N)." Link found himself smiling solemnly. "She is a shape-shifter and a very wonderful person. She has this distinct crescent mark that..."

His sentence immediately trailed into silence and Caeus knew that the Shadow had returned. One important detail Caeus was able to learn, was that (Y/N) was a shape-shifter. Of course, he already knew how she and her family looked like because of Link.

"Now go and do as I said," the harsh voice spoke, easily replacing the softer one moments ago. "I allowed him to speak enough for today. And next time, don't ask about her again."

The topic of (Y/N) was a rather sensitive to topic no matter which Link was in control, but the Shadow was more harsh about it.

"Is that understood, Twili-man?"

Caeus bowed with a stoic expression. No use in asking any more now. "Yes, my lord."

And with that, Caeus departed from the palace, venturing in search of his designated targets. Though the requests were already fulfilled, he was still responsible that the creatures didn't do anything reckless. But, he highly doubted that because almost everyone feared their new ruler. Link was more powerful than anyone could ever imagine.

Caeus retreated into a portal and into the normal world of Hyrule. Covered with a large hooded black cloak, he started his journey. He already knew that Link's minions were striking in the smaller areas of the Kingdom and it wouldn't be long until the largely populated areas were targeted.