The song in this chapter is "Memories" by Withing Temptation. I don't own it by any means. Disclaimer: I don't own Death Note or Legend of Zelda.
Chapter 4: Mailing and Maps
Link and L rematerialized on the shores of Dragon Roost Island. "That was some adventure," Link said, "And look." He pointed at the mountaintop to show that the ring of smoke was disappearing. "You did it!," came Medli's voice. She and Komali were standing not too far away. Komali seemed a little shocked, but a lot happier than before. "That was amazing. I didn't think you could accomplish that. Hearing what you did, I almost feel like I could be as brave as you. In fact..." He handed Link Din's Pearl. "A promise is a promise. Besides, I don't think I'll be needing it anymore. If I'm ever to going to get my own wings, I need to be brave on my own."
Just then, Valoo began to speak in a language that was unfamiliar to L or Link. "What is he trying to say?," L wondered aloud. "He says thank you for releasing him from the torment he was forced to suffer for so long," Medli said. L looked at her in surprise, causing her to giggle. "Part of my duties as an attendant is to learn the ancient language the spirits speak." Valoo began to speak again. Medli looked a little confused. "He says something about using the wind god's... wind? Not sure what that means." "Think it could have anything to do with the Wind's Requiem we learned from Zephos?," Link asked. L nodded. "Possibly. He's the only wind god we know of." Valoo spoke once again. "He's says the two of you are true heroes," Medli said, "And I agree. Thanks to you, the Rito can live in peace once again.
Komali nodded excitedly. "Thank you guys! Now I'm going to go get that scale! I'll get my wings yet, you'll see!" And with that, he ran off. "Komali," Medli said, "Wait up." She rushed off after him L and Link looked at each other and laughed. "Seems things are going to get back to normal around here," Link said, "So what say we look around for a bit." "Sounds good," L agreed. Back in the aerie, they saw a Rito named Koboli hard at work near the main post-office for the island. "Hey there," Koboli said, "You here for a part-time job?" "Sure," Link said, "I guess we have a little time before we have to run off." L watched in amazement as Link sorted letter after letter after letter. "Whoa!," said another part-timer named Baito, "He just sorted twenty-five letters in less than a minute! I have to write my mom about this. Uh... Could you guys mail the letter for me? I'm not allowed to just toss it in with the rest of the mail."
L sighed and took the letter. He walked over towards the chieftain's room with Link, who had a big smiled on his face. "Did you just do that to prove you could?," L said. "Sure did," Link said, "And we got some more rupees out of it." "Excuse me," said the Rito guard just outside the chieftain's room, "My name is Hoskit, and I was wondering if you had any Golden Feathers. I wanted to send some to my girlfriend." L dug into the spoils bag. "Looks like we have about twenty right now." He handed the feathers over. "Thanks," Hoskit said, "I'll have these mailed to her right away." He handed some rupees to the boys. The two of them then headed back to the King of Red Lions.
"You were away for a while," the boat said, "I suspected something was wrong when I saw the smoke around Valoo's home, but I didn't think it would be so complicated. I was able to see everything using the Pirate's Charm you have." Link looked surprised. "How did you even know about it? I don't remember mentioning it." "You didn't," the King of Red Lions said, "But I was able to sense it. Also, I know more about it then whoever gave it to you. I will explain how when the time is right. But for now, we must make our way directly south, to the Forest Haven. There we will find the next pearl we need. And we must hurry, for I fear Ganondorf will have sent his forces there as well."
Link nodded and used the Wind Waker to turn the wind south. Once he and L were on the boat, they started off. Along the way, they saw a peculiar fish creature swim up to them. "Hello there," the fish said, "I'm a merman of the sea. Me and brothers spend our time making maps for others. Hmm..." He looked at the sea chart Link had found on the boat. "That chart looks like it has nothing but seas on it," the merman said, "Let me help you with that." Link looked and sure enough, only the spots for Outset Island, Windfall Island, and the Forsaken Fortress were filled in. The merman leapt up and drew in the spot for Dragon Roost Island. Leaping back into the water, the merman said, "If you want any more islands filled in, just find one of my brothers in that area and feed them some bait. Alright Mr. Kingly Red Lion guy, that's my end of the deal finished." And with that, the merman dove underwater.
"I wonder what he meant by a deal," L said. "Don't know," Link said as he looked over the sea chart, "But I passed another island on the way here, and I want to make sure I have it marked." Before they set off, they used one of their treasure charts to find a cache of rupees. Heading back towards Windfall Island, they had Pawprint Island marked on the sea chart. On Windfall, L headed straight for the milk bar. "There's something I have to see for myself," L said to Link, "We'll meet back at the King of Red Lion in a half-hour." "Okay," Link said. L walked into the milk bar and sat down. "Hello there," said the cheery waitress, her back turned to L, "What'll it be?" L's eyes widened. 'I know that voice, and very well.' Smirking, he said, "A coffee with extra sugar please." The waitress, who was in fact Misa, turned around wondering what kid would order a coffee. When she saw L, she gasped.
"No way!," Misa said, "Is that you Ryuzaki? Wow, you're a little kid now! How cute, it's like you're a chibi-Ryuzaki!" 'Same old Misa,' L thought with a sheepish grin. Misa got L's orders ready. "So Ryuzaki," Misa said as she set the cup down, "Have you run across Light lately? The last time I saw him, we were on a ship together, but a storm caused us to capsize and we wound up getting separated." L grew silent. He knew exactly where Light was. But could he really tell Misa that he was again acting as Kira, and this time with someone truly evil? Come to think about it, why would Light even work with such an evil man as Ganondorf? He decided he couldn't tell Misa what Light was up to, but felt he should at least let her know he was alive. "I saw him once while I was traveling," he said, "But I'm not sure what island. If I find him again, I'll let him know where you are."
Misa grew excited and nodded. "Thanks Ryuzaki! You're not so bad after all." "I was unaware I was bad to begin with," L said as he scratched his temple. He finished his coffee, and then headed back to the King of Red Lions. Link was on the boat reading a few letters for him. "Looks like we're getting popular," Link said, "I had one from the Rito chieftain, one from Hoskit's girlfriend, and one from Baito's mother. All of them had Pieces of Heart in them. Oh yeah, and take a look at this." He took out the Wind Waker and conducted a new melody. Almost instantly time seemed to move forward at an incredible pace, turning day into night. Link repeated the action and brought the day back out. "It's the Song of Passing," Link explained, "I found this guy on the island who taught it to me. We may find a use for this."
After heading back to Dragon Roost Island, Link once again turned the wind to the south. Along the way they marked the islands Fire Mountain, Eastern Triangle Island, and Bomb Island. At Eastern Triangle Island they found another spot for one of their treasure charts, which had another rupee cache. At Bomb Island they found a suspicious looking submarine. "Wouldn't it be interesting if some of Ganondorf's minions were inside?," L said. Link nodded. "And it would be even more interesting if they happened to have something we need in there." Inside, the two friends fought a trio of Bokoblin pirates. Once they were down, a chest with a bottle inside appeared. Satisfied, L and Link continued onward until they reached the Forest Haven, their next destination.
That night, Misa walked out to the street and onto the bridge. She could still remember that day... Light and Misa were dancing together on the ship bound for Windfall Island. She didn't know what miracle let them be reborn in the same world, nor did she care. But she and Light were finally to be married. However, as they approached the island, a terrible storm struck. Without warning, the ship was torn in two by a massive cyclone. Misa clung to one side of the ship as Light tried to reach her from the other side. Suddenly, the great gales blew her into the sea. She could see the tears flow from Light's eyes as he called out, "Misa! I'll find you somehow! I promise!"
'I've been waiting since that day,' Misa thought to herself. By some miracle she has washed ashore on Windfall Island, as well as the half of the ship she had clung to. There were rumors that the other half had made its way to the Forsaken Fortress. Misa looked at the moon. She couldn't remember much about her old life. It was as if something was blocking a good portion of her memories. But she remembered her time with Light, and she remembered killing herself after learning of his death. She had been found as a baby on Dragon Roost Island, and had lived there until she got the shock of her life. Light, now working for a group of sailing merchants, had come ashore by sheer chance. She didn't know why Light cried so much as he embraced her for the first time in years, but when he said he had missed her and loved her so much, she no longer cared.
Now he had vanished from her again, but hearing L say Light was still alive gave her hope. Casting her gaze skyward, she began to sing:
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
There's no other way
I'll pray to the gods: let him stay
The memories ease the pain inside
Now I know why
All of my memories
Keep you near
In silent moments
Imagine you'd be here
All of my memories
Keep you near
The silent whispers, silent tears
Made me promise I'd try
To find my way back in this life
I hope there is away
To give me a sign you're okay
Reminds me again
It's worth it all
So I can go home
All of my memories
Keep you near
In silent moments
Imagine you'd be here
All of my memories
Keep you near
The silent whispers, silent tears
Together in all these memories
I see your smile
All the memories I hold dear
Darling you know I love you till the end of time
All of my memories
Keep you near
In silent moments
Imagine you'd be here
All of my memories
Keep you near
The silent whispers, silent tears
A tear slid down Misa's cheek as she finished. "Light, I pray you will return to me..."
Next chapter: Trees and Troubles
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