Sky stumbled, falling to the ground with a soft oof. The smell of rot and decay filled his senses.

“What the hell is this?” Legend scoffed.

Twilight placed a gentle hand on Sky’s back, offering a hand. “I dunno. Sure ain’t Ordon, I tell you what.”

Back on his feet, Sky took in his new surroundings. Gone were the bright colors and idyllic views of Skyloft, instead replaced with a dying forest and a cloudy maroon sky. The ground, rather than a soft green, was dark brown, nearly black. Sky shuddered.

“I don’t recognize this place either,” Four agreed, glancing around uneasily.

Time shook his head. “Perhaps we’ll be picking up a new Link.”

Legend grimaced. “I don’t know if we’ll want whoever— or whatever— lives in a place like this.”

“Be on your guard,” Warriors remarked, eyes narrowed. “There’s bound to be plenty of monsters in a world as run down as this.”

Just as the words left the captain’s mouth, a beast resembling a bulldog burst from the dry brush, wielding a spear. Legend was quick to react, eyes widening in surprise before narrowing again.

“You just had to say something, huh?” he growled, catching the beast’s spear with his sword.

Warriors attacked the monster from behind, taking it down in one fell swoop. “Well excuse me for trying to make sure everyone was prepared!” He grimaced at the thick black blood that stuck to his sword. Sky wrinkled his nose as the substance oozed slowly toward the ground.

“It was just one monster,” Four pointed out, glancing between the pair. “And it’s better to be prepared for ambushes. I think the captain had the right idea.”

Warriors beamed, lifting his chin. “Exactly. Thank you.”

“Uh… guys?” Twilight spoke up, voice uncertain. “Does anybody else get the feeling we’re being watched?”

Silence persisted among the group for a moment.

“Shit.”

Apotheosis will be, at its core, a meet the chain fic. it generally focuses on Sky, but all 9 of them (+ Ravio & Malon) will have plenty of time to shine!

one of the main things I want to focus on is divinity (wow, almost like the title means something!) and religion. there will be some differing opinions amongst the boys....... and that may or may not cause some conflict. or maybe a lot of conflict. who's to say?

anyway, this project is something I've been thinking about for a few months now and I'm very excited to share this vague concept with you (I can't give it all away yet)!!