"What about you, Link? What will you do now?"

It is no surprise that all the residents of Skyloft had been in a state of confusion and intrigue. They knew the current times were much more than the status quo, as they knew Zelda had gone missing and that Link took it upon himself to find her. Their hearts were full of concern, but they had no glimpse of the gravity of the situation. To add to the depth of their dismay, the Isle of the Goddess along with their sacred statue had disappeared. Witnesses had spread the news that the isle had fallen deep beneath the clouds, but none of the residents could determine a reason for it. Consequently, it was regarded as a tragedy.

But of course, Link and Zelda made their triumphant return to Skyloft. Visiting Zelda's father was among the first of their priorities. The locals were full of questions. They were proud that Link had found Zelda, but they really had no idea about the importance of it all. Where was she? Where did you find her? How did you find her? Needless to say, Link and Zelda weren't too keen to spread the details of the fate of the world; at least, not yet. Zelda resorted to responding that none of the details were important. What is important is that everyone has returned safely. But the residents' thirst for the intricacies of the matter would not go unquenched; Groose, having been directly involved with everything on Surface, was very fond of his newfound fame. He was eager to disclose each and every detail, although the portrayal of his role would turn out to be partially skewed in his favor.

Following the visit to Skyloft, Link and Zelda, along with a group that Groose was leading, returned to the world below. One of the most astonishing things for those seeing this world for the first time was the presence of tiny birds. The residents of Skyloft were only familiar with loftwings. But the Skyloft residents' fascination afforded Link and Zelda some time alone. They headed to the top of the Statue of the Goddess and they sat quietly absorbing the view. Zelda's insouciance warranted a certain gaiety to overcome her emotions. All she could think about was how much she always had wanted to visit the world below, having read books and fairytales as a child. It wasn't until this very moment that she could afford to appreciate it all. Occasionally Zelda would catch eyes with Link, at which point they'd smile. Feeling filled with the emotion of it all, Zelda made the decision to stay on the Surface. This decision was brought about by more than her love of the stories she read; she felt that it was her duty to protect the Triforce. It was at this time that the first words were spoken between the two atop the Statue of the Goddess. Zelda joyously explained to Link her intentions on staying, and she thoroughly provided her reasoning. "What about you, Link? What will you do now?"

Link quickly pondered the implications of all the possible decisions he could make. On one hand, Skyloft was his home. He found that one of the more draining aspects of his adventures was being away from home. How could he just abandon the life he had been building there on Skyloft? Link never suspected that anything would disrupt the life that seemed to be his future there. But the most profound detail of what would come in his continuing of life on Skyloft was, (given Zelda's newfound plans), that he would be apart from Zelda. Zelda was much more than a childhood best friend to Link. At this point, Link's thought process shifted. Zelda was intending to protect the Triforce. The thought of Zelda doing this alone was abhorrent. Link had a strong, innate instinct to always be there for Zelda. The thought of anything happening to her in his absence was absolutely crushing.

These thoughts, culminating in what seemed no more than a matter of seconds, prompted Link's response, "My intentions are to be with you. I could not live and let you alone. But most of all, a life without you is more than I could bear. You say your duty is to protect the Triforce; well I say it is mine as well. After all, the goddesses have laid out that our destinies be intertwined, and for that I am obliged to thank them." The sparkle in Zelda's eyes was more than a telltale sign that this was precisely the response Zelda was hoping for. At this point, Zelda scooted a bit closer and laid her head on Link's shoulder, where they continued to admire the view in perfect silence.