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'Oww...' Link thought wearily, as he began to awaken. The last thing he remembered was standing in front of Sheik protecting the warrior from an unseeing evil. He had to make sure his guide wasn't hurt. He wasn't too sure if he would call his guide a friend or not. But whether or not that was the case, he still had to protect the Sheikah. He was beginning to wonder who Sheik really was. He had to appearance of a male, but when Sheik got hurt and landed, he swore he heard a female voice. His body ached from head to toe, and he felt to weak to lift his head from the pillow. He was burning with a fever and coughed violently. A cool rag was now on his head, trying to cool him off. A small moan escaped the sore hylian's lips, allowing his cerulean blue eyes to flutter open. There was a hazy figure above him and a fuzzy blue light.

"Link," a squeaky high-pitched voice called. He closed his eyes, his head pounding with pain. He blinked a couple of times, before his vision was clear once again. That's when he spotted Navi flying above him. He looked to his right. His eyes met a single red eye.

"Sheik?" He asked through dry lips. The sheikah nodded slowly bringing a cup of cool water to Link's lips. Link managed to get some of the cool water down his raw throat soothing it, but coughing again in the process. "My poor hero, you need to take care of yourself." To Link's ears, although Sheik was reprimanding him, his voice also held a tone of...concern? Did Sheik really care about him? As a friend would to another? "You are not doing Hyrule or the Princess any good in this condition." Link's heart painfully contracted. The Princess, he didn't want to let her down. He tried to sit up, as a pair of strong arms kept him down. "What are you doing?" Sheik asked incredulously. "You think you are getting up? I hate to tell you, but no. You are staying down until you are better."

"No," Link replied hoarsely. He gripped his raw throat, trying to glare at Sheik. "I made a promise to Zelda and I need to fulfill it. I need to save her kingdom. I want to save her from Ganondorf and prove to her I am worthy of loving. I love her..." His voice trailed off, while room grew strangely quiet. Sheik's single eye widen at Link's words. Link knew he was blushing and it wasn't from his fever. "I..well...I...she..." Link had never felt so tongue-tied in his life. He just admitted to his guide that he was in love with the Princess. Link was a simple commoner and he knew the Princess would one day marry royalty, but he also know that he loved her. She didn't see him as a mere peasant, but a friend. Someone to talk too and be able to connect with. She was the one person that he connected with and not knowing if she was okay tore him up inside.

Sheik looked away, trying to hide her face from Link. Navi noticed a single tear fall. She wiped it away, knowing in her heart that she loved Link. She knew that she did the moment she met him. She grabbed a bottle of red potion, and turned to face Link. His lids were half-closed and his breathing was slightly uneven. "Here, drink this." Sheik placed her hand behind Link's head, bringing the liquid to his mouth. He swallowed it, making a face of disgust. "Sorry that doesn't taste good." Link felt sleepiness engulf him. Once she knew he was asleep, she focused her attention on Navi. "You were right."

The fairy looked at Sheik with slightly surprise. She landed on her shoulder. "What do you mean?" She asked in a soft tone.

"You are right about how he feels..about.." her voice trailed off. She ran her slender fingers through Link's matted blond hair. He was slight burning with a fever, but intended on taking complete care of him. "You were right when you said he really cares.." she whispered. She bit her lower lip, thinking. "Honestly, I..I love him too." Navi's eyes widen at the words Sheik spoke.

"He has a right to know," she replied in a gentle tone. "I know that you think its best that he doesn't and remains focused on his mission, but...he worries for your safety. Not knowing where you are, thinking that the worst has happened. Tell him who you really are."

"No," she breathed out, making it nearly inaudible. Navi turned to face her. "It is better he doesn't know who I really am. Navi, promise me you will speak a word of who I am really am."

The fairy seemed torn. She really believed Link had a right to know, but if she refused an order from Sheik, she felt like she'd be betraying her truth. She bowed her head in defeat. "I promise not to tell him a word about who you really are." Sheik seemed satisfied with that answer, as she checked the bandage on Link's head where it was split open. It was healing nicely.

Nearly an hour later, Sheik was laying on the bed sleeping peacefully. The cowl on her face, slipped down a few inches revealing her full features. Link gave a small moan, tossing painfully in his sleep. He opened his eyes, rubbing them gently. He saw Navi sleeping on the bed beside him. A small grazed his lips, as he turned to Sheik. He felt his heart stop and the air grew cold to him. All he could do was stare. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. After a few minutes, he was finally able to find his voice. His voice was hoarse and sounded hurt. "Zelda?"


Author's Note: Tell me what you think. Reviews are helpful to improve one's work. Its not my best, but I did promise an update. Enjoy.

~Yami no Nokutan