Held Onto By A Thread

Chapter Nine

Gusts of wind sent his hair in a flurry as the Hylian Champion shielded his face from the aftermath of the Divine Beasts. The air within Hyrule Castle's grand chamber hummed with tension as Link stood face-to-face with Calamity Ganon. The room's ancient engraved Sheikah stones bore witness to a confrontation that would decide the fate of Hyrule. He unsheathed the Master Sword, glowing with an ethereal blue light seemed to hum in anticipation of the impending fight.      

Calamity Ganon, a monstrous amalgamation of swirling malice, roared, seeing the sword that seals the darkness. One thought went through Link's mind and one thought only. His priority and his concern.

'For the Princess, For Hyrule and its people..'

'For Mipha.'

With a swipe of its colossal flaming appendage, the battle commenced. Ganon planned to crush Link, who deftly dodged the attack with a side jump. Link's movements were an incredible demonstration of agility, each step calculated to avoid the monstrous blows.

The fight unfolded like a symphony of chaos and precision. Link, with his tunic billowing in the wind, countered Ganon's attacks with his sacred blade. The beast underestimating the hero's true potential climbed onto the wall, unleashing a barrage of projectiles. The tides were about to turn. A bright diminutive ball of fire materialized, detonating into a massive explosion twice its size. Tornados of a smaller scale, stirring dust into the air, severely limiting his ground. On top of that hurdles of ice accompanied by electrified metal rods followed suit, crashed down toward the hero.  Bruised, burned, and battered, Link readied his stance again not willing to relinquish no matter the cost. Numerous dark limbs twitched, each wielding its own deadly weapon lashed out from Ganon, seeking to dispatch of the hero. Link twisted and lunged out of the way of the oncoming swipes but grazed by a Guardian sword to the arm. He hissed as the once neatly sewn blue fabric bled dark red, however there was no time to dwell upon it as Ganon executed his next move. Hastily pulling out his shield, he was given more time to look for the next opening as it provided with him extra cover.

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There.

He sprang into action, shield parrying the weapon and hacking away at the scourge of the Tri-Force. A curdling scream rang out as Ganon reared back turning his flail into an attack unaware to Link. Slamming down with a crash, the impact sent the hero flying, his body skidding across the cold, unforgiving floor. Several new cuts and scrapes dotted his body. Though not visible due to his Champion attire they pulsed an intense heat, only worsening the pain. Ganon tightly grabbed ahold of the hero with bone-breaking grip, slamming him hard against the wall. It raised an enormous like firearm similar to ones that Guardians were equipped with. The device locked directly onto his head and started to beep rapidly. His breathing was ragged, his mind was racing for a way out and everything became a blur. With a desperate surge of energy, Link reached behind him switching to his Knight's bow, shooting Ganon dead in the face. It shrieked, as Link slipped out of his grasp, falling to the floor, rallying for a final stand. The Master Sword, though heavy in his grip, still radiated a faint glow. Every swing of the sword became a struggle, but determination burned bright in his eyes. The echoes of steel against corrupted flesh resonated through the chamber, a testament to the clash between light and darkness. The enchanted blade cut through Ganon's defenses, leaving the beast vulnerable. In a climactic moment, Link delivered a series of powerful strikes, the Master Sword whistling through the air. Calamity Ganon, weakened and enraged, attempted a final assault, yet Link anticipated the move and countered with unwavering resolve. With a war cry, the Master Sword pierced through Ganon's monstrous form, and a blinding burst of light enveloped the room.