Link sat beside Ganondorf's bed. His friend gave him a weak smile.

"Ganondorf, I just wish there was something I could do to stop you from dying now."

"I knew jumping off the ridge would probably end up making me die sooner than if I hadn't. Ask Princess Zelda if you can use the library to look up everything that happened during the era of the Hero of Time. You will learn of my past."

"What should I tell everyone back home, especially the kids. They're waiting for both of us to come home alive."

"Link, I did what I did to save you. If I hadn't your head would have been removed from your shoulders."

"Ganondorf,..."

"I understand true sacrifice. I was willing to give up my life so you could escape and get back home."

"Ganondorf, I don't want to lose such a good, loyal friend."

Ganondorf smiled weakly.

"You're the best friend anyone could ask for, loyal to a fault."

Link forced a smile.

"You're still friends, even in death. We're friends forever."

Link smiled a real smile this time.

"Yeah. Friends forever."

Ganondorf smiled one last time, drew in his last breath, slowly let it out, and passed on.

Link got everyone from Ordon. They held a funeral and buried their faithful friend in the graveyard.