A strong breeze lifted grass and flower petals into the air, brushing past the scene before Link and Zelda: the vast expanse of Hyrule Field and the looming castle of Hyrule in the background. Its towers made a massive, dark silhouette that resembled the various mountains behind them. Zelda's face was pensive and almost sad as she stared at the remains of her home. It was the first time the two of them had traveled back to see it since leaving from their final fight with Calamity Ganon and traveling to Kakariko Village. There, Zelda was finally reunited with their old friend Impa and was able to better adjust to what life 100 years in the future was like.

All the same, Zelda felt like almost nothing had changed; Impa even still had her old traveling gear for her to wear. People may have come and gone, but Zelda knew Hyrule was the same home she had always known her entire life. Now, she was able to stand before the castle and enjoy the freedom of no longer being confined by Calamity Ganon within its walls. Link watched as she collected her emotions. In the same perky mood that she had always possessed when the time for adventure had come, Zelda informed Link that it was time for them to travel to Zora's Domain and examine the Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

She looked down and remembered that their trip would also include meeting with Mipha's family. She decided that they would pay their respects to them and honor Mipha's memory. So much pain had risen as the effects of the terrible conflict they had endured for the past 100 years. Zelda knew that now was the time for reconciliation and reconstruction. "

I believe in my heart that if all of us work together, we can restore Hyrule to its former glory. Perhaps, even beyond", she told Link, eager to have found peace in all of the destruction.

Perhaps Hyrule's falling could mean a grander rebuilding: simply clearing the ground for something far superior than what stood before.

"But it must all start with us." Zelda turned and began to walk towards her steed.

"Let's be off".

Link followed closely behind and the two were off.

Twilight began to take hold of the sky above them. Link and Zelda were traveling by horseback on the path to the Zoras.

"So, this is the grandson of my old steed, you say? He's quite like his grandfather. A wild temperament, but so loyal and swift", Zelda said, stroking the mane of the white horse she rode atop of.

The horse whinnied, causing Zelda to smile. Link grinned at the sight, glad to see both horse and master got along so quickly. Zelda looked up at the orange sky as the sun fell lower and lower.

"Link. So much has changed. This place hardly feels different, but I miss our friends. My father, most especially. We've been so trapped in our duties that we've barely been given the time to grieve. For the past 100 years I've been lost in endless thought, constantly praying for our friends' and for your arrival. I'm not sure now whether to celebrate this peace or to finally let myself grieve for the dead. The only thing I know for sure is….", Zelda looked over and stared into Link's eyes, "I'm so glad to finally have you at my side once again."

Link opened his mouth, but couldn't think of the right words to say. He knew Zelda had suffered so much, and for far longer than anyone should ever have to. He only wished he could help Zelda ease out of the pain of the past and into the joys of the present.

"I think this is a start. Being able to tell Mipha's family about our time together and answering any questions left unanswered all this time gives me some peace of mind. The poor girl. My one regret towards her was that I didn't spend more time with her while I could. Sadly, destiny dictated that our duties were to be placed before our personal desires."

Zelda focused on Link once again.

"You two were rather close, though, weren't you? Tell me Link, were you… did you two ever-".

Before she could finish her question, Link was so caught off guard that suddenly he lost his balance from sheer embarrassment and fell off his horse.

"Link!" Zelda cried as she hopped off her steed and raced over to Link's side.

He laid on the dirt path and groaned in pain. Zelda kneeled beside him and held his hand. The horses whinnied and stopped beside them.

"Link, I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have been so direct and insensitive. I just wanted to know if… there was any chance you may have had some unresolved feelings toward Mipha. I haven't been given the chance to mourn the loss of my friends, but you haven't even been conscious for the past 100 years. You haven't been granted the ability to think of your past and I completely understand if you're still figuring out where your feelings lie. Oh, I'm such a fool! I've waited so long and practiced for so many years what I finally wanted to tell you. All that I allowed myself to focus on this whole time was your arrival and how you would defeat Ganon and finally rescue me. I've just wanted to finally be freed and at last be reunited with you, to spend time with you again, to… tell you how you're the only family I have left", Zelda said as she placed her fists on Link's chest and as she began to sob softly.

"I- I love you. Hylia has blessed me with your protection, your courage. I don't know how to repay all of the kindness you've shown me. I know I'm being selfish, but… please help me, Link! Once again. Let's rebuild our home. Let's stay together."

Zelda stopped as tears began to drip down her face. Link lifted a hand to push them away, but she turned her head before he could.

"I- I'm sorry, I don't know what I'm saying. I'm speaking completely out of turn here. You've already proven your worth to Hyrule, and to me…. I wish for you to do whatever pleases you, now. I shouldn't let my personal feelings interfere with-".

Link wrapped his arms around Zelda and brought her down to his level. Before she could say another word, he immediately kissed her. Her face turned from complete surprise to pure joy. She closed her eyes and the two stayed together, sealing the love that they both now knew they shared. Their training, Ganon's return, his resealing, all of it had been the planning of the goddess Hylia. And here, to close the chapter of Hylia's fight against Ganon, love once again would usher in a period of peace for Hyrule and her people. The hero and the princess once again had defeated great evils in order to save the world. They could now rest easy knowing their efforts were not in vain and now they were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor and cherish the bond that Hylia had gifted them.