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Sky had an…odd feeling. He couldn't explain it…he wasn't sure how. He just knew something was going to go wrong. His stomach was twisted in all the wrong ways.
He was on watch duty…everyone else -even Time- had fallen asleep.
Twilight was sitting up against a log, Wild had fallen asleep next to him, though he was laying down. His head rested on Twilight's leg.
Wind had an arm thrown over his face, next to him was Legend who was mumbling nonsense. Four and Hyrule were fast asleep next to each other, Warriors was as still as a rock and Time looked somewhat at peace for once.
The camp was quiet around him, except for a few noises from animals. The fire had been burning for a while and finally showed signs of dying, it crackled every so often.
Sky was alone. With the darkness and with that awful feeling in his chest.
His eyes swept across the clearing, his gaze landing on every member of the Chain at least once before he looked back to the forest in front of him.
What little bits of the tree line that was visible from the fire was illuminated by the moonlight.
It was…quiet. Too quiet. Forests usually make noises…bugs or animals up late. Just something. But as of right now? Silence.
Rustle Rustle
Sky was suddenly a lot more alert, his heart beat kicked up a little as his eyes locked onto a bush a few feet away. ‘What was that…?’ He thought. ‘Probably the wind…’ He tried to reassure himself.
He refocused with a sigh. Time crawled by with agonizing slowness, his eyelids growing heavier by the minute. He was exhausted but did his best to stay focused and alert.
He yawned quietly and rubbed at his eyes with fists. Maybe he had just been overthinking things earlier…maybe he had just been tired.
As his watch dragged on, he found himself growing even more tired. He yawned but snapped his head up when he heard a…familiar but unwelcoming voice.
“Sky child…” It whispered.
The voice sliced through the darkness, as sharp as a knife.
His blood ran cold.
Sky snapped his head to where the voice was coming from, he stood up and drew his sword.
Through the bushes he saw those eyes…those gold eyes.
Ghirahim.
“What do you want?” Sky snapped.
“My my, what poor manners. Especially after I came all this way to see you.” Ghirahim smirked.
Sky’s grip on his sword tightened.
Something was wrong.
Very wrong.
Ghirahim wasn’t attacking.
Why?
“You aren't afraid of me are you?” He taunted quietly.
Then Ghirahim vanished behind the brush.
Without thinking, Sky lunged forward.
He shoved through the bushes but before he could do anything…
Pain exploded across his head.
Sharp.
Sudden.
Sky gasped, stumbling mid-step as his vision started to blur. He let out a groan and clutched his head. His ears were ringing and Goddess, was it always this hard to stay standing?
He tried to steady himself, tried to lift his sword again, but his arms felt really heavy.
His knees buckled and he hit the ground.
Cold hands caught him before his head hit the ground.
“Wow…I expected better from the hero chosen by the Goddess.” Ghirahim taunted. “That was far easier than I thought I'd be.”
Before he had another chance to think, darkness swallowed him whole.
When Sky came to, he was in…a cell? Some kind of room…he wasn't sure, everything was blurry.
He sat up with a groan, rubbing the back of his head only to freeze up when he heard that voice again.
“You're awake, finally…” Ghirahim crouched down behind Sky.
The hero in question shivered when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
“What…what do you want?” Sky cringed at the sound of his shaky voice.
“I thought it was obvious.” Ghirahim sighed. “You see sky child…what I desire is you.”
That made Sky freeze instantly. “I-”
“Sh…don't waste your breath.” Ghirahim trailed his hand down the hero's back.
When both hands grabbed his waist, Sky jerked forwards, away from them.
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(The Chain)
“--light, Twilight.”
Twilight groaned as someone shook him awake. “Who…Wars?” He opened his eyes. “I don't have watch tonight…”
“I know that- it's about Sky. He's missing.” Warriors said.
That got his attention.
“Missing?” Twilight sat up, suddenly completely alert.
Looking around their camp, he saw that Time was already up and walking towards them.
“Twilight, do you think you'd be able to track Sky?” Time asked, immediately getting down to business.
“I should be able to…” The ranch hand nodded.
“Let's get to it then.”
Twilight grabbed the artifact in his bag, a puff of black smoke and there was now a wolf where he was.
He sniffled at the ground, picking up Sky's scent before following the trail.
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(Sky)
Sky laid on the cooled, hard floor, curled up into a ball.
His top layers lay discarded on the floor, courtesy of Ghirahim. He sucked in a sharp breath and blinked away a few tears.
He just wanted his brothers. He wanted to be able to smell Wild's cooking, laugh as Wind, yet again, tripped over his own feet.
Sky wouldn't get that though. All he got was a touch that he always felt. Even when it wasn't there.
He stiffened as the door opened. He knew what was about to happen again.
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(The Chain)
By now, everyone was awake and searching for Sky, unfortunately Twilight hadn't been able to track Sky, he did stay in wolf form though in case he picked up Sky's scent again during the search.
They had split off into pairs, Twilight with Time, Legend and Hyrule, Warriors with Wind and Four with Wild.
….
They couldn't find him.
A sharp whine escaped Twilight's throat, his ears were pinned to his head and his tail was slightly tucked underneath him.
“We'll find him.” Time said softly in an attempt to reassure Twilight.
‘God, where could he be right now? What's happening to him?’ Twilight thought.
Sooner or later, they'd know.
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(Sky)
The hero shivered as Ghirahim's fingers trailed down his spine, leaving an unwelcoming chill behind.
Sky was pressed against the cold, hard floor, his breathing heavy. “Please- stop…” He managed to choke out.
Fingers tangled in his hair, yanking his head up.
“Tsk, tsk…so stubborn.” Ghirahim muttered.
The slow drag of teeth against his shoulder blade made Sky ill.
The hero blinked away tears.
“You cry too easily…just relax..”
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(The Chain)
Time refused to stop searching, Twilight was in the same boat.
The ranch hand had searched high and low, only resting when forced to.
He was currently about to turn back to camp then he caught Sky's scent again. He let out a loud bark to get the attention of the others.
“You got something?” Wild asked. Another barked signaled a yes.
Twilight went off, he ran towards the source of the smell, it was a beat up old temple…
“What in Hyrule could Sky have been doing here???” Legend asked.
Before anyone could answer that, they heard a cry deep within the temple.
“Sky.” Warriors muttered.
“He's here.” Time announced.
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(Sky)
Ghirahim traced Sky's kiss swollen lips and sighed.
“Still trying not to cry? Honestly, after all I've done for you. You should be grateful!” He hissed.
“N-No…get-get off me..” Sky mumbled.
“Defiant. How cute…” Ghirahim's grip on Sky's hair tightened as he thrashed around in an attempt to escape.
“Knock. It. Off.” His voice lost any playfulness it had before, now it was cold and full of frustration.
He wrapped a hand around Sky's throat. “Do I need to remind you who's in charge?”
‘I want- I need out of here. I want Time.
I want my dad.’
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(The Chain)
They had all gone straight through the temple, they didn't have any time to look for any treasure -why would they- Sky needed their help.
They needed to get to him.
After slashing through many monsters…they came across a door. Time pushed it open and-
There was Sky thrashing around on the floor, pinned down by Ghirahim.
A growl left Twilight's throat. He was ready to pounce.
Just as Ghirahim turned around upon hearing the door opening and then the growl, Time released Twilight.
Immediately he pounced onto the Demon Lord, he had no mercy.
Time however, turned his attention to Sky. The poor boy was curled up, tears streaming down his face.
Carefully, Time approached him. He slowly lowered himself into a crouch.
“Time..?” Sky unfurled himself and stared at the man in front of him. He didn't give Time a chance to answer him before he launched himself at his chest.
Time let out an oomph before he lifted a hand to rest on top of Sky's head.
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Unfortunately Ghirahim got away. They got Sky though and they immediately got him back to camp.
He didn't leave Times side.
But another problem arose.
He couldn't sleep.
He couldn't close his eyes without seeing that face- and it was starting to get to him.
He flinched when someone moved too fast, a shadow in the corner of his eye looked like him.
He didn't know what to do. Time would sit with him and hold him when the nightmares got bad and that did help a little…
As the hours moved and days went by…he was getting better.
It was slow -very slow- but it was progress.
Maybe…he'd be ok.