"The Shadow of Malicia's Grip"

Prompt: This story is full of dialogue and it takes place in the universe of the legend of Zelda and there is a nasty illness going around the kingdom. Please include a name for the illness. It has different symptoms for each patient and a new decree have just been stated that anybody who lives in the castle has to be kept in the dungeon for observation if they contract the disease and Zelda is very worried that a certain someone whose name starts with L and you probably know who that is. Is going to get it.

Story Parts

Part 1

**Chapter 1: The Shadow of Malice Spreads**

"By order of the King, a decree is hereby issued," announced Impa, the royal servant, as she stood atop a stone podium i...

Part 2

The Shadow's Grip

As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the kingdom, Link rode into the castle courtyard, his horse's h...

Part 3

"Descent into Darkness"

The darkness of the dungeon cell seemed to suffocate Link as he lay awake, his mind racing with thoughts of the disease ...

Part 4

"Descent into Darkness"

A few days had passed since Link's condition had taken a turn for the worse, and he could feel himself spiraling out of ...

Part 5

The Darkness Closes In

As the night wore on, Link's condition continued to deteriorate. He lay on his pallet, his mind foggy from the sedative,...

Part 6

**The Darkness Deepens**

A few days had passed since Link's condition had taken a turn for the worse, and the symptoms only seemed to be intensif...

Part 7

Chapter 7: Descent into Darkness

The hours ticked by at a slow, agonizing pace as Link lay on his pallet, his body wracked with pain and his mind clouded...

Part 8

"Descent into Darkness"

A few days had passed since Link's condition had taken a turn for the worse, and despite Elara's best efforts, he had co...

Part 9

Rebirth from the Brink

The room was silent, the only sound the soft hum of the medical equipment that had been used to try and save Link's life...

Part 10

Chapter 11: The Road to Recovery

The room was bathed in warm sunlight, casting a gentle glow over Link's pale face as he lay in bed, struggling to come t...

Part 11

The Unsettling Aftermath

As the days blended together, Link's struggles with insomnia and weakness continued to plague him. The beeping of machin...

Part 12

Chapter 12: Descent into Darkness

As the hours ticked by, Link's condition continued to deteriorate. His eyes darted wildly around the room, his chest hea...

Part 13

A Glimmer of Hope

As the days passed, Link's condition continued to fluctuate wildly. The rash that had spread across his arm just a few d...

Part 14

Fractured Reality

The darkness that had threatened to consume Link earlier had receded, replaced by a disorienting fog that clouded his mi...

Part 15

Fractured Reality

A few days had passed since Link's vision had begun to blur, and at first, he seemed to be improving. The double vision ...

Part 16

**The Darkening of the Mind**

The darkness of night had descended upon the castle, casting long shadows across the stone walls as Link lay in his bed,...

Part 17

The Darkest Depths of Suffering

When Link came to, he was disoriented and groggy, his head pounding with a dull ache. He was lying in his bed, surrounde...