I don't know how many chapters this is going to be. It should be decently long. I hope you guys enjoy
Komali stood on the lower ledge along the back side of Dragon Roost Island. He held onto a small wilted flower he had picked for Medli. As he looked at the small poppy in his hand, he teared up a bit. Komali missed Medli dearly. After she disappeared, Komali felt hurt she hadn't at least said goodbye to him. It had been two weeks since she left abruptly; very few knew where she was, but they would not speak about her to him. Komali sighed as he set the flower on the railing. He began to walk towards the main entrance to the mail building. He stopped just before the wooden walk way, turned, ran, and dove over the railing to get a dive into flight. He flew off to the south.
Quill quietly watched Komali from the upper ledge. After Komali was gone, Quill jumped down onto the lower platform and picked up the flower Komali had left on the ledge. Quill took the flower inside and up to the mail desk. Once behind the desk, Quill put the flower in a small vase with some water. After the flower had soaked up water for a few minutes it perked up a bit. Quill moved it to the table beside the mail organizer. Quill wanted to keep it safe until Komali returned from where ever he had flown off to.
Komali was flying directly south from Dragon Roost Island to Fire Mountain. Since the volcano had stopped erupting, strange flowers had begun growing at the base of the island. These Snapdragons were rather large and grew in a couple different colours. Komali landed next to the orange, red and purple flowers. The dragon-headed flowers were the size of the palm of his hand. Komali collected a couple, making sure to have at least one of each colour. After he was satisfied with his pick, he flew south again. He had heard that a large forest grew to the south and that beautiful orchids grew around the back of the island.
Once Komali had reached Forest Haven, he flew all around the island but didn't see any orchids around any side of the island. Disappointed, Komali went inside the massive tree. Komali was amazed at the beauty of the Forest Haven. He spotted a Korok and flew over to him. The Korok, named Hollo, had just walked out of his potion shop when Komali spotted him and flew over.
"Hello, My name is Komali. I am looking for a blue orchid for a friend of mine. can you help me?" Komali asked, somewhat shyly.
"Hi! I'm Hollo. and yes, I can help you! Follow me!" Hollo responded cheerfully.
Hollo flew up to the platform that led outside facing the Forbidden Fortress. Komali followed closely. When they landed, Hollo led Komali outside and to the ledge.
"The orchids grow in the Forbidden Fortress. After Kalle Damos was slain, beautiful blue orchids began growing all throughout the forest. They seem to have an ability to ward of evil." Hollo said, pointing towards the spiked island across the water.
"Thank you so much!" Komali responded, bowing to Hollo in thanks.
Komali jumped off and flew over to the ledge into the Forbidden Forrest. Komali Walked into the quiet forest. Just inside the first room at the back were vibrant blue orchids growing near an open chest. Komali gathered a couple before leaving back towards the Great Deku Tree's haven. When he had returned, The Great Deku Tree called out to him.
"Komali!"
Komali shyly walked over to the Deku Tree. "Yes?"
"What brings you to my forest? I have not seen your kind since your ancestors roamed the rivers of the ancient lands."
"Great Spirit and Servant to Farore, I came to your forest to collect these flowers for a friend of mine."
"You come a long way just for some flowers. Does this friend mean a lot to you?" The Great Deku Tree asked curiously.
Komali blushed a considerable amount, "Yes she means a lot to me. I haven't her in a couple of weeks. I wanted to surprise her with some exotic flowers when she returned."
"Is this friend perhaps Medli?" The Great Deku Tree was actually very interested in helping Komali with his quest.
"Y-yes... How do you know her name?" Komali recoiled at the tree's knowledge.
"She is an attendant to the gods. She will be home soon, but you may want to collect some of the spring water that flows through my forest. Surely you felt its magic when you entered."
"Y-yes I did... Um... What did you mean she is an attendant to the gods? She is the- or will be- the attendant to Valoo, our patron spirit and servant to Din."
"You will find out soon enough young prince. Gather flowers to your heart's content, then return home. You have a bottle on you, don't you?"
"Yes I do, but what would that matter?" Komali asked confused.
"Fill the bottle with water from my spring, then bring it too me and I will bless it so that it will not lose its magic overtime. The water will keep the flowers from wilting."
Komali nodded and stepped off of the large lily pad to fill his bottle with the warm spring water. When he was finished he stepped back onto the lily pad so the Great Deku Tree could raise him up again. Komali held the bottle out in front of him facing the massive tree spirit. The Great Deku Tree said something in the ancient hylian language. As he was speaking, the water in the bottle was glowing a soft green. After the tree spirit was finished with his blessing, the glowing stopped.
"Thank you Great Deku Tree!" Komali bowed then flew off towards the entrance of the island. Once outside of the Forest Haven, Komali flew north-west towards Great Fish Isle. The island had been destroyed by powerful evil magic, but since the curse on the island had been lifted, stargazer lilies had begun growing on the island. Komali wanted those flowers to complete his small bouquet for Medli. Komali had much farther to fly this time than between either of the two previous islands. This long flight gave him plenty of time to think. He had just completed his rite of passage into adulthood, Medli had completed hers the year before. Medli was a year older than him. She had done nothing but look out for him and care for him when he needed it. He wanted to show her how much he appreciated her friendship, but as he thought about everything he realized he truly did feel a lot more for her than just appreciation. Komali tried to convince himself that it was just a crush, but it wasn't working. He knew that what he was doing was not something you do for just anyone. Picking a lone poppy is a gift of appreciation or a gift for a crush; Komali was gathering a bouquet of the most beautiful and exotic flowers across the great sea. He loved her, but knew he wasn't ready for a relationship. Because of this, Komali wouldn't admit it to himself that he loved her.
Komali came up on Great Fish Isle. He landed on one of the slanted isles. He hopped from islet to islet in search of the lilies that supposedly grew on the island. Jabun saw Komali frantically searching the island.
"Komali, may I help you find something?"
"Hello Jabun. Yes, I am looking for a stargazer lily that I heard grows on this island. Others have mentioned seeing these exotic flowers growing on the island as they flew over on mail runs."
"They do not grow this time of year, but I can give you some." Jabun's lantern began glowing a bright blue. A blue orb floated towards Komali. Komali held out his hands for the orb of light to land on. As the light faded, it revealed three cut flowers. Komali gathered the flowers into the rest of his bouquet.
"That is quite the bundle of flowers you have collected there."
Komali blushed. Another spirit was inquiring about his flowers. "They are for a good friend of mine."
"A Good friend indeed!" The water spirit chuckled. "She will love them. She is important to you, take good care of her. She is important to me as well, She is a descendant of my attendant, Ruto. Her family mean a lot to me, and you mean a lot to her, thus you mean a lot to me. So protect her."
"Yes sir. The Great Deku Tree mentioned she was an attendant to the gods, and now you mention she is a descendant of your attendant. Do you know where she is?"
"That is not for me to say. She chose not to say anything to you; she must chose to tell you when she returns. The Great Deku Tree is correct in what he says, Medli is an attendant to the gods. Her thrice great grandmother, Laruto, was the grand daughter of My attendant and Sage of the Temple of Water, Ruto. While the purpose of the sages has changed over the years, their importance has not. That is why, whatever it is she is doing, it is important and you must return home and allow her to come back to you. Trust that she will return home, her quest is almost over." Jabun Responded.
"Thank You Jabun!" Komali bowed before turning to fly north east back to dragon roost island.
The Rito Chieftain had talked to Quill two days prior. When asked where Komali was, Quill had informed Komali's father of the prince's sudden flight. The Chieftain was not pleased with his son, but wasn't worried. The chief knew his son would return within the next day or so, Komali often took long flights since he got his wings.
"Quill, Why did you not make it a priority to inform me of Komali's sudden departure?"
"Your son is becoming an adult, he must be responsible for himself. I did not immediately tell you because I was not worried. Komali is still searching for Medli, he is worried for her safety and just wants to make sure she is coming home."
"You didn't say anything to him about where Medli went, did you?"
"No sir, he was unaware that I was nearby when he left."
"Good, good. Medli had requested that I don't say anything. She said she would explain herself when she came home. She is a sage, she will always be in danger, but she is in the hands of the Hero of Wind. He will protect her. Komali on the other hand would be putting himself in danger if he found her before her quest is finished. That is why I agreed to her request. When Komali returns home, please stay with him and give him company please. Perhaps if he has someone to spend time with, he will not leave unannounced anymore."
"yes sir." Quill responded. After he left the Chief's quarters, he went to the mail desk to change the water that Komali's flower sat in.
That night, three days after his departure, Komali returned home. He went straight to his room. Komali poured the blessed water into a vase and arranged the bouquet of flowers in the vase. Proud of his work and satisfied, Komali climbed into bed. He was exhausted after his journey. He hadn't slept much in the last couple days.
Komali woke late the next morning. He walked out of his room into the main area. Quill was upstairs sorting mail. Komali walked outside to go to the ledge where he had left his flower. He was disappointed when he saw that it was gone. Komali went back inside and went upstairs to where Quill was.
"Hey Quill, did my flower blow away?"
"Good morning Komali, its nice to see you home safe. No, I have your flower right here." Quill turned and grabbed the small vase with the poppy in it. Despite his best efforts that flower had still wilted and died.
"Thank you for saving it for me. Unfortunately its wilted."
"I think we should give up on this one."
"No!... no. The Great Deku Tree gave me some blessed spring water. I am going to try to revive this flower then hang dry it so that it keeps its colour."
"Okay, here." Quill took the flower out of its water and handed it to Komali. "You went to the Great Deku Tree? How was that?"
"It was cool. The Great Deku Tree is very kind and wise."
"Do you mind if I ask what you were doing there?" Quill inquired.
"Come on, I'll show you, but you cant tell anyone." Komali began walking off towards his room. Quill follwed the young prince. Komali shut the door behind himself and Quill when they reached his room.
"I was collecting flowers for Medli... I wanted to collect the prettiest flowers from around the Great Sea."
"I see, this is quite the beautiful arrangement of flowers."
"Can I tell you something? And can you keep it secret?" Komali asked, blushing profusely.
"You can tell me anything, Komali."
"Okay, I'm close to you so I trust you. I love Medli, that's why I've been so worried for her and why I wanted to get her these flowers. During my long flight to Great Fish Isle, I was somewhat unwilling to accept that; but in my flight home the next day, I realized it was true."
"She will love the flowers. I want you to know that Medli will be safe and will come home eventually. Your father asked me to give you some company so that you aren't lonely. He is worried for your safety since you keep disappearing for days at a time to search for Medli. You can join me on my deliveries if you'd like, though I would suggest resting for today to recover from your previous journey."
"Thanks Quill, I will join you, that sounds fun. Maybe if I have something to do I can pass time faster."
Quill helped Komali hang the poppy upside down from the ceiling so that it would dry without losing its colour. Quill left Komali's room to give him some privacy so that he could rest for the day.
That's Chapter 1! I hope you guys like it!