Author's Note: I don't own these characters, Nintendo does. And I would like to point out that they, the owners say Sheik is a girl. So don't be hating be writer, hate the owner

The night grew longer near Hyrule lake. A pleasant wind flew by like the hours that Sheik had been sitting there. Silently she watched restless lake toss and turn in it's sleep. What lied underneath was a mystery to her. Another breath of the clean air filled her lungs, chilling her bones. Slowly she peeled herself of the teary grass and walked closer to the shores of the lake. It had only been a week since she was freed and given her own body to wader the earth with, yet for some reason she did not remember what was under the lake besides the Zora. She balanced herself and pulled her feet out from beneath their covers. They wiggled in the sand enjoying the grains' touch. Her bag fell off her shoulder and landed with a clank. Another breeze twirled past her lifting her skirt as if it had wanted to play.

Sheik looked down at her raggy clothes. This wasn't what she was used to wearing. She grabbed her shirt and pulled on it to make sure it wouldn't fall off her. Her gaze moved to the moon that provided the light. It was large and orange, yet the light coming from it was pure and clean.

A cold wave washed over her foot causing her to jump back. A dagger could be seen in her hand and she looked franticly around. Her breathes became faster. Quietly she looked around the grass field that laid above the rough shores. She stood there for several moments before sheathing her dagger away.

What a relief it was not to be attacked by something. Yet she did enjoy jabbing her dagger into something that was still wiggling with life. How sometimes you would get a splat of something from the inside on your face. She was a killing machine exposed to the world which violence wasn't the way people normally went about their lives using.

Her eyes looked back up at the settling lake. Smoothly her eyes travel over the small waves. Something out of the corner caught her eye. Something was floating in the lake. Sheik slowly walked into the water to get a better look at what it was. Her eyes narrowed. It appeared to be a man. With out hesitation she quickly dove into the shallow water and began to swim towards him. Her legs kicked with all their might against the wet skit that was limiting movement. I've got to continue swimming, that man could be in danger, or even drou-

Her head ran into the man's body. She quickly pulled her head up and came face to face with Link? No it couldn't be Link. This man wore a dark tunic, had dark hair and darker skin like the Gerudo's. It seemed like hours the two floated in water staring at each other, both puzzled by what they saw.

"Hi, um, are you okay, you hit my side pretty hard", the dark man questioned a look of concern now cover the dazed look that had been there a moment ago.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just thought you were in trouble", Sheik replied, "What are you doing out here anyways? Trying to give me a heart attack?"

"I am sorry about that, I didn't realize I had company. I'm Dark Link by the way."

"Sheik"

Dark Link smiled, "Well Sheik if it's not to bold to say I think you look like you could use a good night sleep."

Sheik looked at him puzzled. Yes she wanted sleep, she hadn't slept well ever since she had been freed. But how did he know that? This was the first time she had ever seen him.

"Yes, you guessed correctly, Link", her eyes watched him.

"Well then would you like a place to rest?"

"Yes that would be nice if you don't mind me in your camp…"

"No it's no problem", he smiled, "I would be honored."

"Alright then", Sheik, began to swim back to the shore where her bag laid. Slowly she arose from the water, damp and cold. She grabbed up her bag quickly and looked around for the man who called himself Link. This has to be someone who thinks that they are Link… Maybe it wouldn't be such a smart idea to sleep at his camp. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned around swing her bag. Dark Link dodge the bag.

"Sorry if I startled you"

"No I'm fine. Could we please head out? I am tired and don't know how far I'll be able to travel."

"Oh, of course", Link replied as he grabbed her hand. He began to pull her towards the lake. She pulled her hand out of his and stared at him.

"What are you doing, Link, aren't we going to your camp?"

"Yes, but we have to travel underwater to reach it"

Sheik could take her eyes off him. He was crazy. And now she began to worry about what he might do to her if she tried to leave, or if she went. A breeze blew past and she shivered. The lake appeared to have a mist coming off it. She sighed and slowly followed him into the water.

"Alright we are going to have to dive. Follow me", Link said as he dove into the warm waters. Sheik sank down into it and swam after him, keeping her distance incase he tried something funny. They entered a square hole and surfaced inside of the water temple.

"What are we doing in here"

"This is my home"

Anger began to build in her body and she rammed him into a wall, her grip tight on his tunic, "What do you mean you live in a temple? Do you have no respect for our religion? Do you think that you are a sage or something?"

"I'm sorry I didn't know… I've lived here all my life. I was created from evil that once lurked in here. I'm sorry", Link said as he place a hand on her hand. She let go of him, causing his to fall to his knees.

"I'm also sorry. I have a bad temper."

"It's fine. We all have to get our anger out at one time. But why haven't you tried to kill me yet? Since I'm evil and all."

"Because you said that 'evil that once lurked in here'. Which means that if you were evil you would have also been destroyed with it. And you had a chance to attack my right side with your sword."

"Oh well that's a relief, that you have some form of trust in me. Well come on now, I think you'll be wanting some sleep." He motioned for her to flow and the two traveled the mind boggling temple until they finally reached a grassy area. It was dark in the room, grass covered the floor, with a tree growing in the center of the room. Fireflies could be seen flying around. Sheik watched them float passed her. Dark Link sat down on a rock.

"You can sleep any where you want."

Sheik nodded and walled towards the center and let her bag and herself drop to the soft grass. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Her body was warm and the grass was like a pillow. A large yawn escaped her and she slowly began to fall to sleep. She could hear an ocarina being played, it's hallow whistle covered her like a blanket. Worries began to drift away and a light sleep fell onto her like a feather.

An hour later she heard Dark Link quietly move over to her. He had stopped playing his ocarina and had laid next to her. His odd behavior caused Sheik to open an eye. She felt his hand above her and land gracefully on her waist. Her eyes widen, he was touching her. She rolled on her side and looked at him. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her. Her face began to burn and she could help but return his smile with childish pleasure. She cautiously took off his hat and ran her shaking hand threw his soft hair.

"Are you okay with this?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

Dark Link snuggled closer to her and the two fell into a dream know that they had found someone who cared.