A/N - After writing "I Want It That Way," I decided to write a sequel. Since many different girls have been paired with Link, I'm leaving it up to you, the reader, to decide the final coupling of the fic. Of course, I'm a Link/Zelda fan, but that's just me… *squeaks and runs away from the angry Malon and Saria and all of those other girl/Link fans.*
Spirit of Time
Chapter One
Almost five years had passed since the death of the Hero of Time. The great peace had continued to reign over Hyrule, and everyone was content. But occasionally, when the latest gossip grew old on weary lips, the talk usually went back to the death of Link.
They said that the Princess Zelda had fallen in love with another - a perfectly understandable event - but that the Hero of Time was in love with her. When he found out, the tongues chattered, he had gone to the Temple of Time and killed himself.
He had been found, dead, many hours later, and was given a quiet funeral. But the tale went on to tell that his restless spirit still haunted the temple. Some presumed that his spirit had a destiny to fulfill, while most assumed that his spirit would remain until he had found one that would love him.
Everyone in Hyrule Castle Town heard the mournful notes of an ocarina at night. The melodies were always sad, and everyone claimed that Link was playing the tunes. Whenever someone tried to enter the Temple of Time, a strange presence would chase them out, and a ghostly voice would say that they were not welcome here.
No one could remove the ghost from the temple, and over the years, the temple had grown abandoned. Finally, the goddesses found it time to inform the restless spirit of his destiny…
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Link's ghostly figure floated restlessly in the air. He had been waiting for five years, waiting for someone who cared, someone who would try to ease his spirit. He wanted to cry, to beg, to plead for someone to alleviate his pain. "I thought everyone had a special someone…" He mumbled to himself.
Of course, no one would come. Who would want to face his spirit? Zelda did not care for him. Malon had wed another. Saria could not leave the forest. Anyone else who might care were already in love. They had no heart for a ghost.
Why, he asked himself, cannot I go to the afterlife? I must have a purpose. A destiny even after I am dead. Why have the goddesses chosen me? His spirit threw a ghostly Deku seed. It exploded silently.
Suddenly, he felt the presence of beings far more powerful than anything dwelling in Hyrule. He turned, and hovering there in a similar fashion were the three Golden Goddesses: Din, Nayru, and Farore.
He bowed as well as a ghost could, and then gazed up. "Why have you blessed me with your presence, goddesses?" They turned to look at him, and Link marveled at their beauty.
Nayru spoke up. "O Hero of Time, even in your ghostly form we can feel your purity. For you have a destiny in death: You must inhabit the sacred Triforce."
Din gently pushed a lock of her red hair back. "The Triforce has been split into three parts, but we know you can do it."
Farore gazed solemnly at Link. "You must seek out the Triforce, for each piece is guarded very heavily by other pure mortal souls. You will have great challenges awaiting you. But if you do not reunite the Triforce, this time of peace in Hyrule will come to an end. We are counting on you!"
"Only you can bring peace to Hyrule, and if war rises again, it will never end. You must hurry with your mission. We shall bless you with out sacred gifts and hope that they may aid you on your journey." Each of the goddesses extended their arms, and their gifts flew to Link.
From Din: The power to use magic freely, and to use his former weapons.
From Nayru: The wisdom of the ages, granting him more tools.
From Farore: The greatest gift of all. "Link. I shall grant thee a human body until you have reunited the Triforce."
Link's spirit glowed brightly, and then, he fell to the ground, again bearing the appearance of his seventeen-year-old-self. The three goddesses vanished again, but not before leaving a reminder: "Beware Link: If you do not hurry, war will again tear Hyrule to pieces. You must find the courage you had before. You must have soothed your restless spirit before you become the Triforce."
A/N - So, for this fic, you pick the final coupling: You can pick either Zelda, Malon, or Saria. Anyway, please review me and tell me what you thought!