Okay next chapter, sorry that they are so short hopefully after I am done with my AP tests and my AP English project I can concentrate more on longevity, but now I apologize for the bad quality of some of the material. R&R thanks
Chapter 2
Like it was yesterday. . .
"Why? Why do you have to go?!" Her voice rang in his ears,
"Because…I don't belong here Zelda, I don't know if I was meant to stay. I don't want to be like a bird that is being held down, I want to spread my wings and fly. I wont be gone long, just long enough for me to clear my head and help those in need."
"How long…how long will it take?"
"I don't know."
He could see a tear fall down her gentle face as she lowered her head. His heart sank to his feet; he didn't want to hurt her. Truthfully, he knew that it would take more than just a while. He just didn't want to make the whole situation worse for her. She finally managed to sneak a few words in between her tears.
"Promise me you will return."
"I promise I will return! I promise! You know no matter how much I feel I will never belong, I will always be drawn back."
He felt her sorrow like a violent gust in the room. They were standing in the castle's main parlor, next to a giant window looking out upon the little Castle Town and then beyond that, Hyrule Field. The sky was painted black with clear raindrops that fell from the sky, with frequent bursts of brilliant light that thundered for all to hear and know of the power that they possessed.
He had had many days to think about what he was about to do. He didn't know why he was staying, maybe it was because of Zelda or Malon or even Talon, his friend, who he frequently helped at Lon Lon Ranch. Even now he had doubts, but there was no turning back. He had already bidden Malon and Talon farewell, and had Epona all ready for the long journey.
Zelda interrupted his thoughts "If you leave, than I will go with you." The lighting outside lit up her face at that moment and cracked the sky.
"What?! No you can't come! This is something that I have to do alone and besides you have a Kingdom to run! Your father is getting old in age and you must be here if anything happens!"
Zelda once again dropped her head; she knew she was forever tied down with responsibly.
"Now I feel like the bird that is bound and cannot spread its wings." She whispered.
Link slowly put his hand on her shoulder and gave a small smile, it was a smile of false joy hiding his true pain. She hugged him tight and wept. Her bittersweet tears soaked his tranquil green tunic, while others were able to trail down his shoulder. He could feel her starting to waver and knew she was loosing consciousness. Her grip on him lessened and he knew that this rush of news on such short notice had caused her to weaken and eventually collapse. After a moment, he carried her to her room, set her on her bed, took one last gaze at her, and left.
He remembered how the rain beat heavily upon his shield that lay on his back, the twang of the drops hitting the hard metal still sounded in his ears. The pounding of Epona's hooves scrapping the soggy ground and the noise of her heaving raspy breathe.
Now…there was no turning back.
