What was I supposed to do?
I didn't have a solutions manual. No one told me what I should do. There were no warning signs blocking my path. I was forced to decide what I thought was best for my country, but I never thought about how it would affect him.
Seven years he lost. Seven years he would never get back all because of my foolishness. I will never let myself forget what I did.
As much as I wanted, needed, to fix what I did and send him back to his proper time, actually finding the courage within myself and doing it was another matter. I loved him, I had for these seven years since the moment I saw him. Cheesy, I know, but I saw in him something I had never seen in another. I felt something that day that I had never, and probably will never again, sense in another. And now I had to send him back.
As he handed me the ocarina of time I clasped his hand in mine and stared into his deep blue eyes. He knew what was coming, I could tell. He was so brave, so courageous. It's no wonder why the Goddesses chose him, but why did I have to fall in love? Oh Goddesses, why?
Bringing the ocarina up to my lips, I looked at him one last time and him back at me. There was no turning back now.
Holding back the tears was difficult, but his eyes gave me the courage to continue. There was no regret; no fear in them whatsoever and I hoped for dear life that there was forgiveness behind those eyes as well.
I had to stop thinking. The more I thought, the more I delayed the inevitable so I forced myself to play the tune. A blue light encased him and in an instance he was gone.
The Hero of Time had his life back, but I knew that I would never have him back. In a different time, we would meet again. Though he would be the same Hero, I would not be the same princess, but the thought of a second chance gave me new life.
"Goodbye," I whispered to myself. "You'll always be my hero."
It's not much, but I needed to get something out there. I very recently replayed Ocarina of Time and I just fell in love with it all over again. Thanks to all of you for reading my little quip! Reviews are always welcome.