Okay so, The first few chapters will be set around where Zelda and Link are both 12/13 years old and basically they are just receiving their Loftwings.
Once you're done please review!
"Link! Hey Link, you're gonna be late!"
What? Late?
Link's eyes flashed open before recoiling them shut again, sunlight stinging his eyes.
He really hated it when he had to be at the academy so early in the morning. The clock on his bedside read 9:50-
He jumped out of bed, scurrying around for his fresh clothes.
"I told you not to get up so late! It's a special day today!" he voice tautened from the other side of the door.
"Yeah well-" he tripped over a loose floorboard – "Ah!" he grabbed the door handle, pulling it open.
She laughed as she saw him in his usual state; trousers halfway pulled up, shirt twisted at his neckline, and a hole where the floorboard had come up.
"You really need to get that sorted." She chuckled as he corrected his clothing.
"You're right."
"Come on!" she grabbed his arm, pulling him down the hall, "we have ten minutes."
They both ran along the grassy trail until they found the rest of the class near the light tower. Gaebora looked swiftly at his watch.
"How nice of you to join us today, Link." He laughed.
"...Sorry." the boy panted.
"Now class, today is what you have been waiting years for," He pointed towards the edge, "you will be appointed your very own Loftwing!"
There was an excited murmur between the classmates, a small cheer rumbling through them.
"You hear that?" she turned and hugged his shoulders, "I can't wait!"
"Ow, Zelda!" he joked, mockingly holding his arm.
"Alright class, get in line!"
Once everyone was in single file the atmosphere filled with silence.
Gaebora put his fingers into his mouth and whistled.
The sound of wings echoed off of the cliff edge. All at once around twelve small Loftwings flew up from beneath their feet, tiny squawks filling their ears. Magnificent colours appeared as the birds landed less than gracefully on the ground.
"Wow..." Zelda gasped beside him.
"Now, I will call you out." Gaebora laughed at the students' reactions, "Groose you're first."
Groose stepped forwards, his natural orange hair laid flat against his chubby face, cocky smile on his face.
"Which one is mine?" he asked quietly
"This one."
Gaebora pointed towards a small and dark violet bird, beady eyes pointed towards Groose.
"Cool."Groose whispered, petting the small bird hesitantly.
Link turned to face Zelda, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Which one do you want?" He asked.
She thought about the answer for a while, carefully picking her words,
"I don't really mind, they're all such beautiful creatures!" she chimed.
"Next...Link!"
His attention flashed back to Gaebora, slightly nervous.
Link stepped forward slowly, anxiety creeping through his bones.
"Here's your Loftwing!"
Link looked up to see a dazzling red bird, slightly taller than some of the others, with contrasting colours of blue and white splattered on it's wings.
His breath hitched slightly in his throat as he took another step forward, hand outstretched.
The Loftwings feathers felt warm and silky against his tips, causing his fingers to twitch from the sensation. Nothing had ever felt so soft before.
"...Wow." Link's eyes glittered with amazement.
The Loftwing let out a tremendous squawk, sending Link jumping backwards a few metres, slight fear evident on his face.
"Nothing to fear, boy." Gaebora laughed at Link's face.
Link nodded, there was nothing to fear.
He led the bird away from the crowd, wanting its attention for himself.
To his side he could see the other classmates petting their Loftwings, trying to connect, although doing so very hesitantly.
Link took a deep breath, hand grazing ever so lightly over the bird's body. He ruffled the feathers before flattening them down again. The Loftwing set its beady stare on Link, a questioning glance landing on him.
He just nodded, that was enough for the Loftwing to relax, craning its neck towards Link and dragging its head along his torso.
Link laughed, overjoyed by this moment.
Behind him he could hear Zelda squealing with excitement, she had just received her Loftwing.
"Link Look!" she waves her hands frantically in the air.
He turned to meet her gaze; her face looked so radiant against the sun. Link blushed slightly, shut up brain, he hissed to himself before running over to her.
An astounding sapphire Loftwing stood poised at her side, elegance blossoming from its appearance. He immediately stuck out his hand and brushed the bird's feathers.
Zelda's eyes were glued onto his face, watching his expression closely. Link looked up from the bird and noticed Zelda's stare.
He removed his hand quickly and stuttered, "S-Sorry!" he placed both hands behind his back.
"Its okay!" she laughed nervously, "Um, where's your Loftwing?" she cleared her throat.
"Over t-"
The impact of a sharp beak colliding with the back of his neck distracted him from whatever sentence he was about to finish.
The feel of sharp tears pricked at his eyes, but he did all he could to hold them back, however failing miserably as they fell down his cheeks. His face reddened and he turned, face angry.
Behind him stood his Loftwing, a mocking stance approached.
"Ow!" Link growled stepping closer to the bird, eyes fixated on the Loftwings beady glare.
The Loftwing stared back, the same amount of intensity in its eyes.
Gaebora noticed what was going on and stepped between the two of them.
"Maybe you should go to the nurses office and get your wound sorted out." He said dismissing the boy.
Link nodded, running in the opposite direction finally allowing the full force of his tears to fall.
He hated that damn bird.
III
He arrived at the nurse's office not long after, face red and blotched from crying, and a sharp pain coming from his neck.
As he entered in one of his usual states –hysterical crying and blubbering – the nurse gave a sad smile and walked over to him.
"What's happened now, Link?" she sighed.
Expecting one of the usual grazes or cuts she was definitely shocked at the mess on his neck.
"Okay honey, I need you to move your hand." She said coolly.
He removed his hand slowly from the wound, his fingers wet from an unknown substance.
Link lowered his eyes towards his hand; he just wanted to see what was-
"Link! Don't you dare look at your hand!" the nurse warned.
What was she talking about? She was probably overreacting!
He could feel her working on his neck, spraying something that left a sudden sting on his skin.
Quickly before she could see, he took a glimpse of his hand-
Link's eyes bulged, his stomach churned as he felt bile rise up in his throat.
Blood encased his hand; a sickly red covered each fingertip.
His eyes crossed suddenly before everything went black.
III
The sound of her voice woke him.
"Is Link okay? I brought him a gift!" she said quietly
"He's just over there." Was that the nurse's voice?
His eyes fluttered open to find hers instantly.
A slight gasp escaped her mouth before she called, "He's awake!"
The nurse bounded around the corner, his view obstructed by the plump woman.
"I thought I told you not to look at your hand, Mr!" she waggled an accusing finger in his face.
Ah not again, he thought.
"You really don't like blood, do you?" Zelda laughed.
He shook his head, "Who would? Its terrible." he grimaced.
"Silly Link!" she pulled him up with her hands, "Can he leave now?" she pleaded.
"Sure, but be careful with your neck!" she called after them as they ran out of the room, and down the halls.
Once outside the both dropped down onto the grass.
Link panted as he tried to regain his breath, a bright smile surfacing from his lips.
"About your Loftwing Link, my dad said that you will have to spend a lot of time with it until you compromise!" she sighed.
Link's smile faded, he had been dreading this.
"But I don't want to spend anytime with that damned thing!" he sulked.
"Well you have to!" she snapped, "Otherwise you can't come back to the academy..." her voice softened.
Oh.
He stood from his place next to her, walking away.
"Link, where are you going?" she shouted.
"To find my Loftwing!"
He stalked off towards the edge and jumped.
What do you think? Please tell me, its really encouraging!