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Hey everyone? Well it looks as if you all like My fic. Special Shout out to DarkLink107, Thanks for talking to me. I hate to lie but I'm not this nice but I just like all of you. Summer Maxwell, D'Artgaten, Bilbo, Some Random Reader, Triton668 A whole lotta others you know who ya are. Joy! It's nice and cold in Manhattan where I'm from. So did we all like Sheik's POV?
I thought it was my best so far. Lemme no if it sucked though. Can't stand liars. Well here it is.
A Weary Woman
I always knew Zelda was this way.
Excuse me, I mean Queen Zelda. That day is vivid in my mind.
She is bleeding upon my lap, gasping, cursing for Sheik to be killed.
"Impa......Impa! I want....his....head....." She gasps and coughs up blood. I cradle her head and stroke the blond tresses as Zelda stares at me. Alone in her room, she looks at me coldly. This is first time she has ever let her true nature show. In my mind I imagine that cold face was actually a child. But even as a child, I was aware of her......evil.
But what could I do? The King would have me hung. I do not fear death but I had so much to lose. My village, my people...My nephew. In the back of my eyes a burning sensation fill them and cause me to blink in discomfort. I will not cry damn you. I will not.
"Impa......Betrayer....." Zelda coughs and gasps. A maid next to me looks at her frightened.
"What are......you gawking....at common....bitch...." Zelda said to her. The young maid gasped and hung her head. Zelda smirked through her blood ad opened her mouth.
"Enough." I say sternly. Zelda looks at me like I've grown a head. I look to the maid and give her a dismissing nod. After she leaves and shuts the door I look to Zelda.
"You are dying." I state.
Zelda laughs insanely, blood flowing onto my uniform.
"Never...I ...am Queen....and...a...Goddess...." She holds onto me. ".....Disgusting little......Sheikah."
I feel my hand itching for a slap across her face. Instead I look deeply in her eyes. There is something there. A spark, I've seen so many times, so many times in enemies before silencing them, before sending them into the dark oblivion they deserved. This spark, I had even seen in Link's eyes when I first met him.
Zelda was afraid.
She knew she was dying by denied it nonetheless. I held her to me, blood gushing. It's amazing she's held on so long. Sheik stabbed her fatally. He meant to kill her. He will have his wish soon.
"Zelda, this will be the last time we speak." She eyes me again with cold and fear in her eyes. "Listen to me. The life you have lived was wasted. Die knowing that you have wronged everyone, that you provoked Sheik into doing this, that you sent Ganondorf after Hyrule...and caused a great man to fall."
Zelda stares at me, not moving not even blinking.
"Do you understand what I am saying to you? Just nod, save your energy for your last lesson from me."
She nodded.
"Now, do you know of whom I speak of?"
Another nod.
"Link is dead. And though it is not your fault he killed himself, you did lead him to it. You sent Ganondorf on this kingdom for your own selfish gain. A prophecy, that was centuries early, made this plot perfect. You convinced Link that he was the Hero of Time. In fact Link was, of that knightly bloodline. You told him everything you needed to be able to control him. All for the sake of ensuring your spoiled, royal, rear to the throne."
Another nod.
"It's your fault that you lie here today. Sheik has gone mad form losing her only love, something he was sure you had something to do with. I know for a fact you did. You rejected that poor boy. Link was merely looking for love and you destroyed everything in him, you stole his childhood and made him believe he was empty. Your doing has finally caught up with you. But I let this happen. I let you do everything you wanted knowing the outcome. I am to blame as well as you are."
Zelda gasped and coughed up blood as I forced her face into mine. Her eyes showed fear and I looked right into hr soul. She hadn't long now.
"My question is, Queen Zelda, why? Why all this cunning and evil to get what you would have already?" I waited as she searched for words.
"Father......knew what I was...So......not having any other......blood......he said......that you......would have......Hyrule.....he....loved you...more....always did......" She coughed spat blood. No not long.
I was a bit surprised. Me? Rule Hyrule?
"And so I was it?" I asked easing her back down.
Zelda nodded.
"I see. Your father wanted me to rule his kingdom, not you. But tell me, it would've been easier to kill me. Why not?"
Zelda opened her mouth. Her skin was dreadfully pale, her beauty looking more tragic.
"Because......killing you......would risk......my protection......and you would....be so hard to kill......I thought......The Shadow Temple would....."
"Kill me?"
She nodded. Her eyes closed. I know now they would not open. Good. I hate her blue eyes.
"I also......loved.....you." She coughed violently, shuddering and gasping for air.
She loves me. That was why she couldn't do it herself. She couldn't kill me. Her love out ruled her hate and envy. I bent and kiss her forehead.
"And I you, Queen. May the Goddesses have mercy on you. In the next life, try harder......to be what you were to be."
Zelda smiled.
"It's not long now Impa......take care of Hyrule......and......I'm sorry..." Her eyes opened. I let smile pass my lips. She smiled like she was happy, like she was thinking of something.
"I know Queen Zelda."
"I was thinking......of......when Father.....told me......he loved me....before I killed him......"
My ears rung. Again, Zelda told me what I already knew. My heart aches for her now. The burning in my skull intensifies. I will not cry. I will not cry.
"It's alright Queen Zelda. I forgive you. Die and let your soul rest."
"Impa....."
"I am here."
"Call......me Zelda.....one more....time......" She looks at me hopeful.
"Of course. Zelda."
Zelda closes her eyes and shudders into her last breath. A tragic peace overcame her face and she loosened her grip on me. The end has happened.
I stroke her head. Her hair has become so radiant. I stroke the softness and think of her as an child.
"Impa, come on. Let's play."
"Yes Zelda."
"Impa, look at the sky!"
"It's beginning to rain Zelda."
"I guess we have to play inside."
"It seems so."
"Come catch me!"
"I'm coming."
"AH! YOU GOT ME!"
"I have. Now come time for your lessons."
"I love you Impa."
"And I you child."
Where has my sweet princess gone?
I call for the guard.
Now, here I am reflecting on my sorrow.
I saw Sheik right after Zelda died. I went down to the dungeon where my nephew is held. He is my blood after all and the only one of his line left. His parents killed protecting the King and left only with me. I raised in our village far from here. I walked swiftly dismissing all the guards as I walk into the final level of the dungeon.
I can see from here that Sheik is crying silently to himself. His beautiful wails threatens my heart o collapse but I continue to walk. He lifts his head as I open the iron door.
"Auntie!" He cries an flings himself on me.
Dear Goddesses, he's my weak spot. He makes emotion so hard for me. He breaks my cold hard demeanor. Only him and Zelda could.
Don't cry dammit.
"Sheik." I say and softly and caress his hair. He smells so sweet. Even in such a damp and disgusting place he smells like the little boy I have always......
Stop it Impa. You know what you came to do.
"I missed you so much!" He confesses and looks at me. His red eyes catch me in a fixed gaze.
"You've only been here for a few hours." I say and lead him inside the dark cell. I sit on the small bench. He stills below me, letting my lap cradle him. Again, Zelda and Sheik are the only ones permitted see this side of me.
"But I missed you!"
"Sheik......"
"Yes Auntie?"
"You know why I've come don't you?"
He looks at me now. His eyes say it all. His fear.
"The Queen has died."
"And who will claim the throne?"
"Think of yourself."
He nodded. "You're angry with me? Because I killed her."
I nod.
"And you're going to...do what?"
I sigh.
What can I do? I love him so much. So, so much. It can hurt sometimes the way I cherish this boy. This boy who killed the family I was supposed to protect. I am not even worthy of being a Sheikah anymore.
"Auntie?"
"Sheik. The people of Hyrule cannot accept this. You know for a fact that you can't walk the streets a sinless man, with the death of our Queen on you."
Sheik lowers his head. "I....hated her......I wanted Link......"
Link? He's dead.
Don't cry. Be strong.
"Link has gone, Sheik."
"All because of her!"
"I know."
He jumps up now. "What should I do? Run away to the village?"
I rise. "You think The Hidden Sacred will accept you?"
He lets a tear slide. Goddesses help me be strong.
"I want to be near you." He states and walks into my open embrace. He sinks to his knees and hugs my waist. I touch him.
"I want to be with you!" He cries, hot tears going down my leg. I relax against him. "I love you Auntie!"
"I know. And I you child. But. You are not safe here." He holds on so tightly.
"No! I'm sorry......." He talks through choked sobs. "I am...but I....was...so angry and she was telling me....to hurry up....I couldn't take it!"
"Sorry for killing her or sorry for being caught?"
He stiffness against me. I know my nephews intentions. He loves me but is trying to live, survive. I can only make him see his choices not his wrong.
"Sheik.. You must leave Hyrule and never return." I say and lift him up. "Do you understand me?
He pushes away from me and let the tears fall.
"You're sending me away?"
"Yes, but to the kingdom of Siri."
"Siri?" He repeats and sobs.
I can't stand to see this happen. I can't bear this burden. This emotion is killing me.
So I leave him to his fate.
And now, I am here. In my room with the door locked and standing on my balcony. Being alone is horrible. Your thoughts come and distract you. My head is destroying me. Piece by piece, I can feel my heart shatter. Your mind always attacks you in this stat. And makes me think of him.
Link.
He was so young, when this all happened. When I allowed him to break into the castle. I watched his little form creep around, messing with the guards and how his soft giggle made me smile. He had wanted to talk to Zelda. I knew he was harmless, and I knew what he really was. Kokiri? Please, don't insult me. He was a Hylian. That hair, those eyes, He was handsome one at that!
But there was something about him.
When I saw him, I knew that smile wouldn't last forever. Link, my good boy, were so miserable? I....knew Zelda had something to do with it. Because, I admit. I know what you went through.
Everyone wants a champion, everyone wants to be able to look at someone who can protect them when they need it most. Hyrule always loved me. Always thought I was cold and distant. I am. But even being that is feeling. Emotion decreases your chance of logic, so therefore I am emotionless to handle all situations. You all count on me and him. But you don't even care that we hurt too. That Heroes need love, support, a friend. Link was just like me. Alone. And in pain. But a Hero can't be like that. A hero has to be awesome and not like you. But we are. We're flesh and blood. And Link knew that. He was pained and so, took his own life. He just wanted the emptiness to end. You'll never know true emptiness if you have someone. I can't be string for everyone, that weight is so heavy. But why have I held on? Why haven't I done the same thing as Link? Not because I am stronger.
I have so much in stake if I die. Everyone. We're one less hero.
"I'm sorry, lad." I say to you. Wherever you are, I'm sorry.
I should have protected you too.
The tears fall now. It's been so long since I've cried, I wonder am I doing it right? My tears are hot and fall over the banister. I know, we are all to blame. True you killed yourself but who could have saved you? Me? Sheik? If you can't save yourself who'll save you? I wish I couldhave caught you when you fell. Like you, I was Hyrule's protector, I sworn this on an oath I have kept in my heat. But this happened.
I gasped from the crying and fall to the balcony floor. Can a hero be saved? Can Link and I who have slaved and labored for everyone can be picked form the depths in which you cast us?
No.
I'll be here for awhile. In my depth.
For now, I am no longer just a hero.
I am a Queen.
Hey, was it good? I was rushing to get this idea down , so I apologize if it sounds stupid. Well, you all have been so good to me. I love ya all and need to know who should come next. Saria? Malon? Dark Link? Whom my good reviewers whom?
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