May 9
Wednesday
Hero of Light
Dear Hero,
I was overjoyed to see your letter, I read it immediately upon seeing it was from you. I was relieved to see you were doing well. Also, fret not about your penmanship, I found it quite eligible, indeed.
I have been very well! I cannot tell you how grateful I am to you for restoring my precious kingdom. Without you, Hero, all would be lost as of now. And there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of that and thank the Goddess for you. The castle is coming along nicely! I would be thrilled if you could come visit sometime and see for yourself, however, I understand you are very busy on your travels. But maybe one day?
Work is also keeping me fairly busy, but I still find time in the day to sneak away and enjoy the early summer weather or practice archery. I am taking care of myself, Hero, don't worry. And if I'm not, just know my staff will for me, as they usually hover over everything else around here! Sleep comes and goes, to be quite honest, but I find that it helps immensely if I open my windows to let the night air inside. I can't imagine doing what you do every day, riding around in the fields and spending the night outside. I wish I could experience such as well. Oh but listen to me, I sound like a child and I'm supposed to be commandeering the country! Oh well, no harm in entertaining ones inner child, correct? Which leads me to say that, I would be happy to get a pup. Between you and me, I've always enjoyed their high energy. Kittens are precious, but they seem a bit too relaxed. I'd love to have a puppy and be able to play fetch in the gardens with it! Maybe you are on to something, fair Hero. Humor me for a moment: if I were to get one, what shall I call it?
I am dismayed to hear of this empty feeling. Should you feel like describing it, I would be happy to lend a listening ear (or, perhaps, eye, if we were to be technical, yes?). I am so pleased to hear you were reunited with your friends! I am forever indebted to all of you for your help in saving Hyrule. How are your friends? I was glad to be reunited with some of my lady's maids again. I have grown very close to them over the years and was glad to see they were all safe and survived the terrible times.
I smile in thinking of the hill you so eloquently described. You have a way with words, Hero. I could nearly feel the wind in my face. How I wish I could be there with you! Especially now. Early summer is my favorite time of the year. I cherish these beautiful days! I will try my hardest to stop there on my travels. One day, when we both return to Hyrule, may I ask you to escort me there?
Thank you for your wishes as I embark on my journey about all the surrounding countries. I will remember to take many pictures, just for you. I don't have many people that would enjoy them as much as you would anyway. One thing I admire about you, Hero, is that you realize the beauty in nature and your surroundings. I wish I had more time to explore like you. Hopefully one day, we will meet again and I shall show them all to you. Say, if I were to take enough pictures, you would have to see me again, correct? I can't let them go unnoticed by anyone. And Hero, please know that I will miss you as well.
I am flattered that you think of my safety, and I promise I will be careful wherever I go. I promise not to be alone. However, I cannot promise that I will not feel alone, dear Hero. Despite being surrounded by others. Have you ever been completely enclosed by others and yet, still felt so alone? Oh, dear me, I don't mean to be so tangental. Sometimes my thoughts escape me as I write. Now, as I was saying, please don't worry for my safety. I do, however, worry about yours. Your travels sound so mesmerizing! But please, promise me you will take care of yourself? I trust you and your instincts, for heavens sake, you defeated the King of Darkness! Still yet, I find myself worrying about your well being.
Oh, how is dear Epona? Are you keeping her comfortable? She is such a beautiful mare, and she is lucky to have such a skillful and wonderful companion such as yourself! If it is not too much trouble, perhaps you could write me occasionally about these new lands you stumble across? You see, I feel quite caged at times and I know hearing of your travels would be my window to the free world. Should you come across any new world, I vote you call it…I vote you call it whatever word comes to your mind upon seeing it. Name it something that you love or that you love about the place. That way, it will always have a deep meaning to you.
I also hope you make new friends along the way. I'm sure you will, you're quite personable! Even the animals want to be next to you! I imagine you can hardly walk through any village without being encompassed by your adoring people. They all speak so highly of you. I must remember to tell some of the staff that you wrote to me, they will want to know how you are doing. I am glad you are well prepared for this trip with your equipment. I still do not know how you manage to carry it all!
My bow is my most comfortable source of protection. You flatter me with your compliment, though. It means a lot coming from one as skillful as yourself. You are most talented with any weapon you wield! I thought I should tell you, since you did mention the sword, I recently took up sword fighting! It is quite exhilarating, as you mentioned. I had learned some before, obviously, but I decided it was time to branch out a bit.
My travels and ever increasingly nettlesome responsibilities first lead me to the country of Vespiria. There, I will meet with the prince and various dukes and military personnel to discuss the possibility of an alliance between our countries. I will inform you on how those affairs result. Personally, between the two of us, I would much rather accompany you and Epona on your exciting travels. Do not mistake, I am honored to lead my country and it is a privilege to do so. I love this land with every fiber of my being. I do, however, find my thoughts returning to you and your freedom travels. I wish you the best in all of your journeys and I cannot wait to hear about them.
I am pleased to hear you have a camera as well. Your coloring looks ravishing I might add. Who knew you were a hero and an artist? My wish is that in the mere future you and I will be able to exchange photos of our expeditions. Pardon me if I am being too forward though, I understand you are very busy. I cannot thank you enough for the picture of Epona and yourself. I will take it with me on all of my travels. I am thankful you are well prepared (and I hope well rested) for this trip. I am ever so excited for you.
Now that I have taken care of my own response, I must ask how you are doing. Are you staying safe and keeping healthy? Have you had much time to yourself lately? I imagine everyone in Ordon is even more taken with you. What of you and your friends, as well as everyone back in your village? I hope they are all well.
Enclosed is my own picture of my favorite view from my castle. This is the window in which I stare out of in my room. Being in the highest tower, I am able to see over all of my beloved Hyrule. You are the only person I know who cherishes this country as much as myself so please, keep it with you to remind you of home. And do not forget the rest of us here. You will be in my thoughts, Hero.
Before I conclude I must tell you, to you, I am Zelda. I feel we are close enough friends now and have been through enough that you are free to do away with any formalities. Besides, you owe me nothing at this point. I will miss you as well.
May we meet again,
Zelda
A/N: Okay, so now this one I (Zepora) wrote! I'll be Zelda in this story. ProwessMaster44 and I are really excited about writing this letters and we hope you like it! Feel free to check out GlamAngel's community while you're at it! Thank you so much! Let us know what you think!
