You guys have all been asking for this to be a multi-chaptered fic so here. This might not have as many chapters as some of my other stories but it won't be a one shot so yay for you!
Link sat there staring at Tetra's statue. He wasn't really doing anything; just staring. He lifted his arm and intertwined his fingers with her cold lifeless ones. A small tear rolled down his cheek. Linebeck chose this moment to walk down the stairs. When he laid his eyes upon the troubled hero in front of him, his heart clenched. 'Poor kid'. He thought. It was obvious that Link cared a lot for Tetra.
"Hey kid. You doing okay?" Linebeck asked skeptically. Link let his hand fall from Tetra's and he stood up. He wiped the tears from his cerulean eyes and looked up at Linebeck.
"Yeah I'm okay just tired is all." Link said. Linebeck raised an eyebrow. That was a load of cucco crap if Linebeck ever heard it.
"Link that is B.S. and you know it. What's wrong?" Link glared at him before sighing. He knew there was no getting out of this one.
"I think it would be easier if I just give you a detailed version of my last adventure." Link made his way to his bed in the cabin and sat on it. He patted the spot in front of him so Linebeck could sit. Once Linebeck was comfortably seated, Link began. To say Linebeck was astonished would be a serious understatement. He was flabbergasted. A twelve year old boy had the Triforce of courage? Unheard of. Tetra being Princess Zelda? Linebeck had never heard of the kingdom of Hyrule or the Triforce but it sounded pretty powerful. Link was one determined little kid! It now dawned on him the reason why Link was so desperate to save Tetra. She was after all a descendant of the royal family of some lost kingdom and Link was her supposed chosen hero. But it look like something more. Link had a crush on her. A big crush.
"Link? Do- do you like Tetra?" He asked carefully. Link's eyes widened slightly at the question.
"Of course I do! She's my friend! Why wouldn't I?" Linebeck face palmed.
"I mean do you like her?" Link sighed. He nodded slowly. Linebeck smiled triumphantly. He now had something he could tease Link about.
"Aw! The little hero of winds has a crush on princess Zelda! It's destiny!" Link slapped his arm playfully.
"Hey! Her name is Tetra! And be quiet! She could be listening!" Link whispered. This caused Linebeck to burst out laughing.
"Link she's a statue! I'm pretty sure that means her ENTIRE body! Including her brain and ears." He said between giggles. Ciela flew out from under Link's hat.
"HOW CAN YOU BE SO INSENSITIVE? UGH!" She shrieked in her bubbly voice. Linebeck made a move to swat her away but she flew back under the safe confines of Link's hair. Link flopped onto his back and shut his eyes. He took a deep breath in and slowly let it out. Link cautiously opened his right eye to check if Linebeck was still there. Linebeck raised an eyebrow. Link let out a small laugh. Linebeck got off the bed and went to check the time. It was about 10pm.
"Okay kiddo time for bed!" Linebeck shouted from the other end of the boat. His response was a muffled "'kay". Link got up and removed his tunic and boots. He then climbed under the covers and fell asleep. After about ten minutes, Linebeck went and poured himself a glass of warm milk. It always helped him get to sleep. He would never tell Link that of course. That was why he waited ten minutes after Link fell asleep. Linebeck walked over to look at the sleeping hero. He looked so peaceful when he was asleep. Linebeck smiled before making his way to his own bed and resting for the night.