It was late in the afternoon. The sun was almost going down, some stars could be seen and the sky turned into a mix of the fire orange form the day and the dark blue of the night. Forest was unease. Wind was speaking louder, leaves were falling heavier and every noise seemed even more threatening. In this situation, two figures were running among the trees. Their breath was intense and their steps, although fast, were careful.
After long minutes of moving on, they suddenly stopped and waited a few moments behind a large tree while a violent horde of dreadful monsters was passing. They could finally breathe relaxed.
The two were soon sat around a campfire. They were a man and a woman, known as Link, the Hero of Legend, and Zelda, princess of Hyrule.
"We are almost arriving there, princess. But it's getting darker, so I think it will be better if we take a rest now". Link said seriously.
"Yes, I think you are right," Zelda answered shyly. She didn't like to talk too much with Link. In fact, she didn't like to talk with no one, since she was a shy person, that lived most of her years isolated, having contact only with the maids and her family.
"Well, you can sleep first. I'll be keep watching while this". Link said.
"Thank you, but…where will I sleep"? Zelda asked looking around.
"You can sleep on the ground…next to this tree". Link answered looking for the best places. "I know it's very uncomfortable, but this is something we can't have anymore. Good night princess".
"Good night".
Link waited princess fall asleep and walked to near a river and sat at the bank, gazing upon the stars he could barely see. There were many feelings at his mind right now. He was worried about Zelda, it was his duty to keep her safe until they arrive in Hyrule's Castle. He was afraid of the darkness that seemed even darker this time. The air was heavier, the monsters were scarier and the situation was so harder to handle that Link felt that even his brave heart wouldn't resist to it. Maybe because he also felt anger. Anger because Zelda was making everything more difficult. Used to her easy lifestyle of a princess, she couldn't eat anything or sleep anywhere. She couldn't run, jump or fight. Link knew it wasn't her fault but his anger kept perturbing him. He turned his face and saw her sleeping.
"She is so useless". Link sighed.
He couldn't be so wrong.