Last Chapter up guys! Sorry it's shorter than the other two chapters. Hope you'll love it!
Link's P.O.V
It's been 5 years since her passing and here I am, at 21-years-old. At first I couldn't understand why Zelda had to go. But I realised I didn't need to understand it, I just needed to accept it was reality. But even then, she was still the wisest girl I knew. She saved me from turning to drugs, alcohol or end up in jail. That happened to a lot of men when their beloved die. She kept one promise, a promise that would be fulfilled soon.
The sky was fluoro orange with hues of purple, the body of water near me is an indigo colour, with hues of crimson red. In the middle of the horizon is the sun with orange grapefruit colour, disappearing down below. Today was Zelda's birthday, if she was still alive, she would have been 20. I've always wondered what she would've looked like if she was to be alive. I marched my feet along the shore of the lake, retracing the steps we took on the date that very day. My feet halted at the tree standing on an island in the middle of the lake, connected by wooden bridges to the shore of the lake. This was the spot. I thought to myself.
Nostalgia swept into my mind. Her eyes, smile and laughter never left my memories. I fidget in the pocket of my pants and took out badges, medals and photos. They were a memory of my achievement. One medal represents winning first place in swordsmanship and one for bravery during a war in a neighbouring country. I then took a small silver locket hanging down my neck, hidden beneath the green tunic and opened it. The locket was mine; identical to the one I gave to Zelda. She had worn that locket when her body was buried.
The locket open to reveal 2 photographs on each side, one was me in my hero outfits and the other was Zelda wearing her full princess regalia with aquamarine eyes, milky complexion and pink lips. I placed the open locket next to the badges and medals, remembering Zelda's last wish and her promise. Live your life well, be kind to others, be healthy and don't mourn continuously over me. Looking at these achievements, I thought to myself I've remembered your wish Zelda, I will always do. I cannot see her love or hear it but my heart was able to feel it.
Flashback
"Zelda, your name has two meanings right? Dark Battle and happiness?" I asked. I heard the tapping noise of our horses' hoof against the bright green grass of Hyrule Field as I waited for an answer.
Zelda turned her face sideways to me as our horses' trotted on the green grass alongside each other. Her sparkling aquamarine eyes managed to stand out against the day light blue sky behind her. "Yeah, in 2 different ancient languages, it means dark battle and happiness respectively."
I smiled back at her. "Then it can also mean happiness after a battle victory. It's a beautiful name."
Zelda's milky face which usually glowed turned crimson red. She looked so adorable with the additional colour on her face. "Thank you, you have a beautiful name too."
End of Flashback
Whenever our country's tune of victory is played over the land, whenever I came home smiling after a tiring battle, I always remember Zelda's name .I know she watches me from afar, in the clouds above. When my time is up I will be able to see her again someday. Until then I will continue to live a life dedicated to Zelda, others and myself.
The End
Author's Notes
First of all I'd like to say thank you for reading my story, "A Letter of Promise". It would be greatly appreciated if you guys leave a review, especially constructive criticisms because I believe I have room to improve my writing. This story was inspired by many Korean songs I have enjoyed.
Yours Sincerely
Sunny-Babe