Disclaimer: I do not own any Legend of Zelda characters. This is a story I have created and not a part in anyway making me money... I am poor... and possibly more so now having written this...

Anyway, please enjoy, and if you find that I have any problems, misspellings, or even if I am terrible at this, tell me... but be respectful. Hope you like it!


"What is it, Link? Please…" I ask with my breathing raced and heart pounding. "Tell Grandma what's troubling you, and where's Aryll, is she still playing with the gulls outside?" My young grandson nearly completely ignores my questions. He just shakes his head and makes his way up to the loft. I know in my heart something is wrong, I feel sick and my heart will not stop sinking.

I watch as he climbs up the ladder. I know what he is looking for, but I do not stop him from searching for it. I take three steps away. If he truly needs it, he will have to come to me.

I hear hit feet hit the wood floors and I shake my head. I keep my back to him, he knows full well that I have what he seeks.

"Link," I whisper. I try to choke back my tears but I cannot hide the frown I carry. I know what he wants to do... and I know I cannot stop him. "Is this what you're looking for?" I turn to him with the family shield in my arms; I clutch it close to my body. I see his jaw drop and eyes widen in a sort of awe and shock. I force myself to smile. "Take it with you," I nod holding the shield up to him. It will get better use being in his hands than hanging on the wall.

Link gently takes it from my hands and fastens the straps around him. I lower my head and feel my sadness deepen. "I guess it is true…" I cannot look my young grandson in the eyes, not like this. "Aryll really has been kidnapped… Hasn't she?"

I feel my body shake and quiver as my muted cries pour out. I sniffle and cup my face, "What kind of monster could take such a sweet, young child?" I wipe my eyes. I can see from the corners of my eyes Link looking down at me. He has never seen me like this before, it is unfair for him to worry about me when he should be worried about the task ahead.

He places a hand on my shoulder and kisses my forehead. He says nothing, not even an 'I love you' or 'Goodbye'. I raise my eyes and see him leave the small house. I bite my lip and shake my head. I promised my daughter I would protect them, I promised her I would care for them and make sure they were all right. I have failed.

I walk myself to the door and open it. I watch as the sail to the large ship falls to collect the wind. I see the people of Outset all standing on the sand waving their goodbyes and tossing their good lucks at my grandson. I lean against the railing of the deck and watch. I look for my blonde haired, green attired hero. He stands waving back to the village people.

I take a deep breath and sigh. In the excitement, it seems Link has forgotten about me. I step back towards the door. I turn back for one more glimpse of the massive ship. My heart swells as I see my grandbaby stand on the ship's backend waving to me with both arms, stretching them high and wide so I can see him. I smile gently. Perhaps Link will be a hero to the people, but he is already one in my eyes.

As the ship fades, I enter my home again. The open space is dead, quiet, and lonely. I make my way to the kitchen and sit on the small stool, all alone in the small house. There are no cries from Aryll, no laughter from Link, only my thoughts, my tears, and my terrible imagination.


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