Chapter Six:
Farore's Song

Jason nudged me ahead. "Go. I think you're supposed to stand there."
I looked at him. He nodded. I then stepped forward. My heart was beating rapidly. I stood in the center of the three pieces. I heard a song. It was beautiful. I took my ocarina and mimicked it. I played it perfectly and the pieces began to spin rapidly around me. They made a vibrating sound and became whole. The Triforce on my hand heated up. It floated into my right hand. It merged with my hand. I felt a nice warmth course through me. It felt like I was flying. The glowing stopped and I fell on my knees, breathless. Jason held my shoulders.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah. I feel so strong now. Like I can do just about anything."
"Good. I hope you never let go of that strength."

That night, I stayed in Kokiria. I had to because I couldn't go the whole night to Ganondorf and expect to fight him while I nodded off. I needed to rest well for the next few nights.
I stood in the small pond as I bathed. I swam underwater bare. I remembered Sheik and almost sobbed. I had to be strong. He was gone now. There was nothing I can do about it.
I surfaced in the deep end. I found a spot so I could stand. It was up to my hip. I felt a little cold but I stared up at the moon. I couldn't help myself. I just wish I could be free.
I remembered my days back in my old world. I was always in the forest, practicing my weaponry, studying for tests, and even sleeping outside. It was fun that way. I remembered my wishes for an adventure. I remember that childish feeling of wanting to run through the forests forever. I remembered the days when I would walk in safety.
Now that I'd been free of it, I knew that I could never go back. I wanted to stay in Hyrule. It was a beautiful place here. I loved it so much.
I heard a splash behind me. I turned my head but not my body to see Jason sitting there.
"Aren't you a little cold?"
"I've felt worse." I said, turning my head back to the moon. Silence settled. "It's so much bigger here than back in home. The moon I mean."
"Yeah. And there's more stars here." Jason replied.
"And forests. We don't have many of those back home."
"Yeah."
"Do you miss it?"
"Not really. I want to stay here. I like the feel of danger here. It makes me want to do more. I'm not bored anymore."
I turned sideways. "That makes two of us." Jason blushed and averted his eyes. I scoffed. "I'm not shy. I don't care. You can gawk."
He laughed. He then stripped down. I turned back to the moon. Jason stepped next to me. My palms were face down on the water's surface. I was meditating a little. He grabbed my left hand. I looked down at his crest. He grabbed my chin. My head tilted up and he bent down. His lips kissed mine tenderly. He licked my bottom lip. Soon, our tongues weren't the only ones embracing. He hugged me closer.
The sun had shone in the house when I woke up. I was laying there with Jason asleep behind me. His arm was around my stomach, holding me close. I sat up and stroked his hair. I finally slipped out of bed and got dressed. I needed help. I didn't know how to handle fighting Ganondorf. Who could I turn to though for help?
I sat on the porch and watched the fog evaporate from the woods. I saw the Great Deku Tree in the distance. The Great Deku Tree was once the great sage-like being who had the knowledge of the world. He knew everything. An idea formed. I jumped from the porch and walked to him. I stood before him. I sat down and held my right knee.
"Hey, Great Deku. How are you? Is it nice wherever you went?" All was silent in the forest. "I don't know what to do. I want to destroy Ganon but I don't know how. I get that I'll need the Master Sword but is there anything else I need to do? Do I need a spell or something like that? A song? Another weapon? What? I don't know what to do! I need help!" I stood up. "Please! If there is anyone out there who knows what to do, get over here and tell me! I don't-" I fell on my knees and squeezed my eyes shut. Tears came. "I don't know what to do. What do I do? I don't…I need help."
"Just trust in yourself." A woman's voice said. I looked up to see a pale woman with a green dress, eyes, and hair. I stared at her for a moment. "Just be yourself. You'll do fine." She said.
"Farore?" I asked.
Farore wiped my eyes clean and cupped my face in her hands. "I'm helping you, dearest Lily. You called, I answered. Now: Why do you need help?"
"I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I'm really scared."
"You have me to guide you. Why should you have fear?"
"If I were to fail, everything I worked so hard for would be lost. I'd be letting everyone down."
"You're afraid of failing?" I nodded. She calmed me down and stroked my hair. "You have no reason to fear. When all is lost, play the song you heard when reuniting the Triforce of Courage. All right?"
I stared at her. "All right."
"Play it for me." She said, floating back. I began the song. It was calming. I finished the song and looked at Farore. "When you play this song, it gives all who are good hope. It echoes throughout Hyrule. It is my song. You may call it what you like. For now though, I must go. Farewell. Fight well. Have courage always in your heart."
She evaporated in a breeze of pollen. I stood there now, alone.

"Where were you?" Jason asked. "You were gone all morning."
"Sorry. I had to get some battling tips."
Jason hugged me. It was a nice hug. His face was in my neck. I stepped back.
"I have to get ready, Jason. I need to face him."
I walked past him. My heart was beating. I couldn't help it. I was…what if I died? I may never be able to be with him. What if I did die? What would happen to Jason? I know he'd become the ruler of this land but…what about him emotionally?
"Why?" His voice interrupted all thoughts. I turned to him from my pack.
"Because it's my destiny. It has been for many years." He saw my eyes. They were serious. I knew that. "I need to destroy him or everyone'll die."
"You know that it may end up in-"
"My death. I know. I'd do it anyway."
"But why?"
I stood and flung the pack over my shoulder. I went outside and found a horse. I strapped on a spare saddle and mounted it. I had the horse trot slowly. Jason came out of the house. He ran to me.
He handed me a saddle pack. I strapped it onto the saddle. I took the reigns and looked at him.
"Why are you so into this? Why would you do this knowing you could die?" Jason asked.
I stared at him. I let out a sad smile.
"Because I need to protect the prince of Hyrule. I need to protect the one I love."
Jason blushed and stared at me. His hair blew almost in slow-motion like in movies.
I didn't wait for him to respond. I whipped the reigns and I was off. I galloped through the fields. In the distance, the thunder rolled. I felt my heart beat wildly. I saw his castle. It was the Hyrule Castle. It's beauty had been warped into something of darkness. It was horrible. Terrifying. Unattractive.
I gritted my teeth at the sight but kept focused.