The Legend: Part II

The Legend: Part II: Chapter 28 - Stuck

Link's P.O.V

I couldn't get the image of Zelda out of my head. She appeared frightened of me. Terror was etched onto her features as she gazed upon me. "What's happening?" I asked. The moment I put on the mask I had lost all control. I couldn't control my body. It felt as if I was trapped within my mind. I could see everything that I was doing but didn't have the strength to stop it. "Ronin..." I trailed. "Don't worry about that weakling." Fierce Deity scoffed. "He was my friend!" I exclaimed. "You don't need him! You've got me now." The mask laughed. "What about Zelda?" I asked. "We will worry about that later." The mask stated. "Why can't I control my body?" I questioned. "Its our body. You had your chance to make things go our way, but you had to go ahead and get poisoned! Without me you'd be dead. You need me." Fierce Deity explained. "I don't remember loosing control like this before." I stated. Suddenly I could hear the voice of the mask laugh. "I didn't let you see before." He answered. "What do you mean?" I asked. "We had a bit of a test run before. I'm sure if you look back far enough you'll remember." He stated. I focused on the last time I put the mask on but nothing came to me. "What did you do?" I asked. "You mean what did we do?" Fierce Deity corrected. "Focus. You'll remember." He added. I concentrated harder until suddenly my memory returned. Images of a village on fire flashed in my mind. Children ran from me in fear, as I slashed down anyone who tried to face me. "Where was this?!" I exclaimed. "Kakariko village." The mask answered. "Why?!" I cried. "We needed a test run. We had to get used to each other." Fierce Deity explained. "Why can't I take the mask off?!" I questioned. "Why would you want to? You and I have much to do. We are going to have so much fun." Fierce Deity laughed. Dread washed over me. Ronin's grandfather was right. This mask was possessed, and now so was I.