Chapter One

Distracted

I find myself with a trembling hand above my heart trying to calm myself with each passing sunset.

I stood there for hours, which later became days that soon turned into weeks. Then lastly I awaited months for his return to our village. Every sunset that passed I grew more and more disappointed, certain that he wouldn't come back.

Father told me not to worry of Link, he said that he's a man and can take care of himself. I wanted to believe him, but I couldn't. How I miss him so, and his beautiful Epona. I miss the days of stealing her away to the spring and wash her, knowing that a while later he would show up in search of her.

Thinking back, I never really had the chance to thank him for the trouble he's gone through with restoring my memory. How hard it must've been for him to have finally found me and realizing that, at that time, I had no clue of who he was. My childhood friend, who I have grown to love and enjoy every moment with him. We would tease each other constantly, like an older brother would do to his younger sister.

Please, come home.

Six.

Seven.

Eight months have passed, and I have slowly moved on from waiting.

I have grown out of my depressing state of those months, and am now officially next in being Ordon's mayor. And have taken responsibility of the children, especially Rusl and Uli's little one, Ellie. Such an adorable name for her. She's grown so much since the time we came back from Kakariko Village.

It's funny how such a bright, bubbly, sweet child can change one's mood in seconds.

She gave me hope towards my future, to be hopeful that I may marry a man who will support me and to be not only a wonderful husband, but also a great father. In truth I don't think I'll ever be ready for such a big event in my life, but Father thinks otherwise. He can't wait for the day that my "prince" will come and sweep me off my feet because he wants someone to be there for me when he's gone.

I clear my head of thoughts like those that distract me from watching over the children, why must they always choose to be by his house? Can't they just play by the stream in the village?

I sigh as I look up at the sky, It's alright, Ilia. Stay calm, it's almost twilight. That means it's almost supper time and they will have to return home sooner or later.

Just as I was about to check on Beth and Colin who had run off together, Ellie began tugging on my pant leg. "What is it little one? Do you want walk around?" She gurgled some unintelligible words with a smile, causing me to look at her wide-eyed. "I'm taking that as a yes." I got up and dusted my backside and grabbed little Ellie's hands into each of my own.

But all too soon there was a sound of the bell, I look over to where the practice dummy was and see Talo and Malo talking.

"Hey!" I called out to them in a playful voice, "Dearest children of mine, it's time for supper."

"But Ilia," Talo began, "Can't we stay a bit longer?"

"No my little cuccoo, your parents would be fairly disappointed in me. Now, where did Beth and Colin run off to?"

Where could they be? ...Perhaps the Spring?

"Well, my little cuccoos off you go. Fly back to your homes, I have to go check on the others."

The young brothers darted toward the entrance of the village, leaving me with little Ellie. I picked her up and held her in my arms for a moment before heading to what used to be ...our place. With Ellie in my arms I began walking toward the Spirit Spring in hopes of finding my two lost little cuckoos.

"Colin? Beth!" I called out to them, "The bell has rung...rang? It's made that bing-a-ling sound, it's time to head home my little ones!"

With no success we kept moving on, almost to the healing waters. Glancing at the sky I notice the sun has not yet fully set. Just before entering laughter was heard. I stopped in my tracks, Yes! I knew they'd be here.

"Alright Ellie, it seems that your older brother Colin has not heard the bell. Shall we enter?" The little girl I held giggled and reached out in the direction of her brother. I hushed her by placing a finger my lips and then to hers. I set her down holding her tiny hand in mine as we walked in.

Just as I suspected, my lost cuccoos were sitting on the edge with their feet in the waters.

"There you are," I said in my playful voice, "have my two stray cuccoos not heard the bell? I'm sure both of your parents will worry."

The children looked startled and quickly strapped on their sandals.

"Sorry Ilia, I, we didn't know that is was that late already." Colin said as he walked over take his sister's hand.

"We'll be home in no time, Ilia." Beth said, rushing after her younger friend, but before she advance any further, she stopped near the gate, "Oh, and Ilia?"

"Yes?"

"Sorry, if we made you worry. We didn't mean to cause you any trouble." She sighed.

"Beth, don't worry about it. It's fine." I smiled, "On your way, would you mind letting Father know that I'll be home a later?"

She nodded and ran off toward the village.

I was alone again, in the place that used to cause so much pain. I sat down and hugged my knees, it wasn't long before twilight would completely take over and dominate the Ordon sun with it's counterpart; the moon. Memories flooded my mind of when we would sit here in silence for hours on end, enjoying each others company without having to say a single word. Now that I think about it, Beth and Colin reminded me of a much younger Link and I.

A breeze blew, making the leaves on the trees rustle and the water cooler.

"I just hope that wherever you may be, whatever that's keeping you from coming home, I just want you to be happy." I sighed.

"I am happy."

I jumped at the all too familiar voice. It couldn't possibly be him. I slowly looked over my shoulder and sure enough Link was standing there with Epona.

"Link," I breathed, "It's been so long..."

I couldn't help but notice that he was with a girl, she was on Epona and she too had long ears like him. She was wearing an elegant violet and white dress and had soft blue eyes, not as fierce as Link's. She had long dark hair that was held back with a low braid. She appeared to be wearing some sort of solid gold material around her shoulders and had a matching head band with a blue crystal in the center.

Our eyes locked and she smiled. My face reddened at our exchange.

...She's beautiful.

I don't know whether I should continue this or not. I still have a few ideas in my brain, but that all depends if you are interested in reading more... so leave a review telling me if I should write chapter two and so on.