*~* Small Recap *~*
Kael smiled and grabbed Link's hand. A light pink dusted both of their cheeks.
"Please be safe, Link."
Link, feeling slightly braver than ever before, placed a light kiss on her cheek.
"I will be."
Link was rushing through Castle Town once more. He had just come back from the Peak Province and was heading to Kael's home. He went inside as soon as he reached the door and saw Kael alone on her bed.
"Kael, where's Agitha?"
"She went to South Castle Town to find some golden bugs. I doubt she'll see any out there, though. Agitha is not the most observant person."
Link, however, prided himself on his ability to notice miniscule things. He saw Kael's skin was paler than it had been and she had dark circles forming under her eyes.
"Kael, are you scared of dying?"
Kael shook her head.
"Not really. I have come to terms with my fate."
Agitha ran into the house just as the sun began to set.
"Link, you're here! Have you brought any of my guests?"
Link shook his head.
"I'm sorry, Agitha. I haven't found any yet."
"Oh, it's alright! You'll find them eventually!"
Agitha went into her room and closed her door. Kael turned to look out the window.
"Do you ever feel a strange sadness as dusk falls? It is as though you can feel the pain of all of those who have passed on, and yet linger in this world for an unknown purpose."
Link remembered his friend Rusl saying something similar to that just before he left on his journey.
"I have to head to Telma's Bar for something. Kael, can you walk?"
"Well, yes, I can, but not very fast."
Link stood and held out his hand to Kael.
"Will you come with me?"
"Are you sure?"
Link nodded with a smile on his face.
"Well then, yes, I will."
Link helped her stand and placed an arm around her to keep her steady. The two left the house and Link helped her walk to Telma's Bar. On the way, they passed Charlo.
"Kael? Good to see you up and about!"
"Hello, Charlo."
"How are you feeling?"
Kael hesitated before answering.
"A bit better."
"That's good."
Link and Kael walked away from Charlo and continued toward Telma's Bar. Once they got there, Link helped her sit at one of the tables. Telma gave Kael some water while Link talked to a group of people surrounding a table that was covered by a map. Once he was done, he went back over to Kael and helped her stand.
"Are you done here, Link? That was awfully quick."
"It usually is."
The two left Telma's Bar and went back to Kael's home. Once there, Link laid her on her bed once more and sat down beside her.
"How are you really feeling, Kael?"
Kael sighed and turned away.
"A bit worse than the last time you were here. My life is drawing short."
"Don't say it so casually, Kael! This is a big deal!"
Kael turned to Link.
"I'm sorry, Link. I know that this is hurting people other than myself and Agitha. I suppose that everyone except for her fades away when I think about it…"
"That's understandable. Just remember that she's not the only one in pain because you're leaving."
Kael nodded and looked down.
"When are you leaving again, Link?"
"Probably tonight. I have to finish something."
"Will you tell me what it is that you're trying to do?"
"Maybe another time."
A small silence ran through the room.
"Well, what is it that you are looking for?"
"Mirror shards."
Kael nodded.
"That is a bit of an odd thing to be searching for, but I am sure that it is an important quest."
Link nodded.
"It is."
"Will it save Hyrule from the terrible darkness that has come over it?"
Link's eyes widened a bit at her knowledge.
"Someone so close to death and the spirit world can sense these things, Link."
"I understand. And yes, it will help."
As the sun continued to set, Link sat in silence with Kael. Once the sun was fully gone, Link stood up.
"I have to go now, Kael."
She nodded and continued to sit in silence.
"I'll be back soon."
Kael turned to him and grabbed his hand as she did before.
"Please, don't get hurt."
"I'll try not to."
Kael smiled.
"Thank you."
Link returned her smile and gently kissed her cheek once more. Then, he left the house in search of his mirror shard.