Well this is my firdt official fan fic. If anyone reads this at all, i hope guys tell me what I need to work on. :D
and I do not own the Zelda franchise or the characters. Damn...If I owned Link and Pipit...anyway!
This is the tale of what goes on in Sky Loft while Link is away saving the day. Along with a slightly altered ending to the main story line! A new Character is introduced and it will be from her POV. So, without further a due, the crappy FanFiciton of: Meanwhile! Thousands of miles away…
I looked out at the sunset that was hovering on the beautiful cloud horizon. I was so happy to have a view like this every day, and it never got old. Every day that Red orb took my breath away. Speaking of which…I pulled out my tiny mirror trinket that my parents gave my one year for my Birthday. I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I wasn't the typical 16 year old Skyloftian. For starters I was taller than all of the girls here and quite a few boys. My hair was spring-leaf green, and long enough to go down to my waist. I had two braids that hand down in the front to keep some hair out of my eyes with slight bangs bordering my face. My eyes were green like my mothers, but my ears were erect, like my fathers. I wore a leather choke collar around my neck and a simple Apricot colored tank top with stiches running down the center of it and an autumn leaf wrap around my waist. My brown pants had cut openings on the sides of them but I long stitched then back so they formed a nice crisscross design. My boots were plain brown and knee length. I looked down at my hands and smiled warmly. My parents gave me my arm guards when they learned I was accepted into the academy. They were red with gold lining and a large gold diamond shape in the center of them. They were one of my favorite gifts and I always wore them. I sighed and remembered what my parents told me.
'Now Yuen, you have to make sure that you are kind, respectful and…'
"train to help all of those in Skyloft…" I whispered.
Skyloft…It was a beautiful little Island; covered with flowers and cozy buildings that were pleasures to the eyes. Long sunny days and cool, breezy nights. Remlit sleeping peaceably until you walk past them, then they meow curtly, begging to be picked up. The friendly people, the loving atmosphere, the-
"Hey, Twiggy!" The Groose…I sat up and glared down a the red haired ape from my perch under the bell of the academy.
"You see Zelda anywhere?"
"Do you think that just because we are female, that we know where another one is? Honestly boy, wise up. She isn't into you." Groose's flunkies made a noise like I said Skyloft was falling.
"She is totally into Groose!"
"Yeah Yuen, you're just jealous because Groose doesn't like you!"
"Oh please." I rolled my eyes and scooted backwards, giving myself room to rise to my feet. "The minute that dope shows interest in me, I'll hurl myself off of Skyloft; Knights be damned!" With a flick of my hair I walked away from the ledge, ignoring the pre-teen boys antics and entered the Academy with a slightly irritated but otherwise clear head.
"Hey Yuen!"
"Hey Pip…" I looked my overly eager friend from head to toe before dismissing his happy self. It was just unnatural.
"Whoa, you seem more aloof than normal, what's up?
"Groose and gang are out looking for Zelda." I twirled my index finger in the air, adding upon my irritation like frosting adds to pumpkin cake.
"I don't see anything wrong with it, mean, they are practically the same age…"
"But don't bug me with it!" Pipit and I walked down the hallway together, glancing at all the seniors strutting around in their uniforms and smug looks on their faces. I knew Pipit wanted to be a knight so badly. He wanted to join the brotherhood of warriors who protect Skyloft and it's citizenry. The way his eyes lit up when he saw one of them, made even me gain enthusiasm.
"One day Yuen…that will be us."
"No that will be you Sir Pipit." I chuckled, "I'll be flying constrain free."
"Oh come on Yuen, I know you want to be a knight!" Pipit shoved me playfully as we descended down the stairs. I laughed out loud and nodded excitedly.
"Oh yes, flying through the skies to save children who jump off ledges!"
"Oh yeah, that's one of the perks!" Pipit joined my laughter and we soon found ourselves eating pumpkin soup in the Cafeteria. As usual the place was nearly empty, save the three bodies that were currently in it, including the cafeteria lady. As we ate, Pipit talked adamantly about his goals as a Skyloft Knight and that gave me time to zone out and reflect. Pipit and I were both Sophomores, but we were the shining stars of our class. Pipit was outgoing and social while I was a recluse who enjoyed conversing with the teachers more than the other students. Pipit and I were complete opposites…perhaps that's why we are great friends?
"Am I boring you that much?"
"hm?" I looked up from my spoon that I had been absentmindedly twirling and saw Pipits slightly hurt face.
"Oh, sorry Pippy, you know how I am…" I flashed a tiny smile, and lifted my bowl to my lips, downing the last of my soup.
"Perhaps you should go to bed. The Wing festival is tomorrow!"
"Only the Junior class can compete Pipit."
"Oh come on, everyone knows that you are the best flyer here! Even after the-" My steely glare cut his sentence short.
"Don't. Talk. About. That." The flames of anger powered my rage filled stare. I watched as Pipit flinched back and looked around, anywhere but my eyes. My lips curled in a silent growl, making him look at me with his shifty eyes. Pipit finally held up his hands, a nervous smile spreading across his face as he tried to ward off my murderous gaze. "S-Slip of the tongue Yui!"
"You know I don't talk about that."
"It was just…forget it ok? The sun is setting, we should get some shut eye." He rose swiftly, wanting to walk away but staying because of our friendship. He glanced back at me, becoming me to follow him but I shook my head and sighed.
"You go on Pipit, my room's on the second floor anyway." I looked back down at my empty bowl, a cloud of guilt blowing over me. I heard Pipit mutter goodnight and his footsteps carry him out. I thought back to that day, the day of the accident.
"Come on Yuen! Let's race our birds!"
"Why when you know I'll win?" Pipit and I, twelve at the time, were flying around Skyloft, enjoying ourselves on our birds. Pipits grey with multi-colored wingtips, and mine Golden, with purple wingtips and chest feathers.
"You never know, I could sneak one on you and Chaska!" He grinned from ear to ear. I copied him, my grin lighting up my face as I nodded.
"You're on Pipit!" I pulled Chaska into a climb towards the sun. Pipit soon followed as we climbed to the appropriate altitude. We hovered there, looking at each other excitedly before counting down.
"3….2….1!" Our Loftwings took off back towards Skyloft. I could feel Chaska's muscles pulse with each powerful beat of his wings. I looked down at my bird at random intervals, a look of contentment was plastered on his face, his eyes looking around excitedly. I guided him left, flying closer to Pipit and pulling ahead.
"Still think you can win Pipit?" I called to him, giving Chaska a tap to spur him faster. With a rather large beat of his wings, we rushed forward, riding the flow of wind and getting farther ahead of pipit. I looked back at Pipit to see him with a petite pout on his face. I laughed gleefully and pet Chaska. We had this in the back. During this time, I didn't realize that I was applying pressure to the right of Chaska's neck, making him glide right. Loftwings never disobey their master, even when they know that something is off. I was bantering merrily with an upset Pipit, not looking ahead of me. It took much too long to notice Pipit's horrified expression. It took much too long for me to look back at the Rock wall I was flying right into. It took to long for me to see the Sky Octorok launching a stone at Chaska and I. I couldn't pull him away in time. I panicked and yanked harshly on his harness, trying to force him upwards. It would have been better if I just let him fly strait and bounce off of the wall. But I didn't. I forced him skywards, and I watched as the rock the creature shot struck Chaska right between the eyes. I was a screaming mess for the rest of the day, my bird unconscious and myself wallowing in guilt. When he did awaken days later, when he thrashed about like a newborn I realized. My bird, could no longer see. I had blinded my bird, possibly ending his flying days.
Ever since that day, I was never the same. I was quieter, never speaking to anyone other than Pipit, my family, or Chaska. I took a darker view on the world, not caring about much except my bird. We eventually learned how to fly again, both of us having to work on our senses more than our sight. It took us a year and a half to be able to perform basic flying skills around the outer Islands. Another year to get back up to the point where we used to be, but Chaska still hesitated, he would delay when I gave him a touch command. Nine months and here we are at the present, one of the best Loftwing riders in our class. It was nice to know that something came from that horrible day. The day I stole Chaska's sight.
I ended my thought and rose from the table, placing my bowl in the sink I made my way up the stairs. My boots scuffing every step with the sudden lack of energy I had. I noticed that the hallway had darkened with the coming of nightfall. I felt myself pause, my eyes wandering out into the night. Skyloft at night may be beautiful, but that was when monsters came about. It was also when all of the Loftwings where put back in their stables.
"Such an odd place…and yet…" I smiled and shook my head, ridding myself of the thought. I entered my room and changed into my night robes. "I should get some sleep. I have to make sure Pipit doesn't sneak into the games tomorrow."
With a tired chuckle, I allowed sleep to take me into its warm embrace, slipping into a momentary oblivion. One, that I gratefully welcomed.