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Flashback

Link's telepathic bond with Red

Groose stared in shock as Red dropped Link off and flew away. Link smiled at Zelda before nodding to his instructor that he was ready. Groose growled in anger but took his place.

Pipit breathed out a sigh of relief. Red was okay. He knew what would have happened if he wasn't. Pipit wasn't sure how Link would be except for very very angry. Groose was very lucky. Red meant everything to Link and one feather out of place would change sweet Link into a man of pure violence.

"See Fledge. I told you Red would be okay. I knew that Link would find him."

"Yeah." Fledge said memorized by what happened.

"Groose is going to get his ass kicked."

"Pipit?!" Fledge and Karen stared at the senior in shock.

"He captured Link's loftwing and hid him away so that Link couldn't compete today."

"That's true." Karen said.

"He then threatened Fledge to keep him quiet."

"Link's kicking his ass." Karen said.

"Exactly!"

"Will he get away with what he did?"

Pipit stared at the blond haired boy for a second. He then looked back at the other two.

"No he won't get away with it."

"Really?"

"Link heard Groose himself confessed to kidnapping Red and hiding him. He threatened Fledge. Finally several people witness Groose and his loftwing chasing Red. I'll make sure he won't get away with it."

"Good."

"Indeed." He glared at Groose once more.

"Why does he hate Link so much?" Karen asked.

"He's friends with Zelda."

"So?"

"Link gets to hang out with Zelda but Groose doesn't. Add to the fact that Link has a crimson loftwing, he's a better flyer, better fighting with a sword, and even though Link can be very lazy he has the fourth best grades at the academy. I mean in goes me then Zelda then you, Karen, and finally Link. Groose is the fifth best student in their year but he is the eleventh in the academy. "

"But Link studies." Fledge argued. "I've seen him at the library every Friday night."

"I know. Link says that it is the only time the library is empty."

"That's true and Groose is pathetic. He is the one that never studies."

"I know."

"Poor Link."

"Indeed."

The three quieted down and looked towards the headmaster. All noise ceased around them as the man walked into the area. The headmaster looked at them all before speaking.

"Good evening everyone.I am sorry for the delay. Instructor Horwell will now begin the ceremony."

"Thank you headmaster." He gave a speech before blowing the whistle.

Groose pushed Link before he ran off the ledge and landed on his loftwing. Link quickly stood and soon he too was on his loftwing. Many cheered for Link as Pipit walked over to the headmaster. He explained everything he knew.

"Thank you for telling me. He will be punished."

"You're welcome headmaster."

"Link and his loftwing sure are fast." Geopora commented.

"Huh?" Pipit turned to find Link catching up. "Oh! Go Link!"

Link dodged the eggs that Groose's minions threw at him. Red squaked in irritation before he began flapping harder. It wasn't long until he was in the lead.

Ready Link?

Yes I am!

Link stood up on Red causing many to gasp. They worried for the young blond. Red carefully few under the loftwing that was carrying the statue. Once it was in reach Link grabbed the statue. He tucked it under his arm and sat down.

Red quickly few back to the main island of Skyloft. He slowed before landing. He cawed as Link patted him before he dismounted.

"Thanks Red."

"Of course."