Before I continue on I figured I'd straighten things up on this subject. Phi's name. For those of you who don't know, Phi was translated differently across the world, some places called her Fi (I even think Fai is used in some places) others Phi. I choose to use Phi because I like that spelling, sorry if it bothers any of you.

Sorry for my lack of updates lately, it's getting close to Christmas and there's been loads to do. I just finished with finals in my classes (well, half of them… stupid snow canceling school). So some of the stress to study is over and done with.

I can write again!

()ENJOY()

It was all such a rush. Link had taken up his destiny. It sounded so mystical, so impossible, he couldn't believe he did it all in one night. Now all that was left to do was fulfill it. That was the long road.

It was already the next day. Link had placed a thing called the Emerald Tablet into an alter under the goddess statue. If he understood right, it was going to work like a map, and was the thing that opened a hole in the clouds that would guide him to the surface. He'd been given a knight's outfit, green for his year, and sent on his way.

He was told he should pick up some supplies, which was of no surprise to him. He'd been to the bazaar where he got a shield and some potions. All that was left to do was say goodbye to everyone.

Really there were only three people Link intended to see. Karane, the first of his targets, was found roaming the halls of the academy. He called to her, making her spin around in attention.

"Oh, hey Link." She said. "What's up."

"I just wanted to say good bye."

"Good bye?" She was taken aback, "What for… Oh! I bet you've got your first job haven't you? Let me tell you, the first time is always the hardest. Hang in there though, you're one tough cookie, so I don't think you'll break." "One tough… cookie… Okay." Link said, laughing nervously. He stayed quiet about Zelda for Karane, he wasn't sure how she'd react. He'd rather not be around when someone told her, less of the blunt emotion taken out on him that way. "Do you know where Fledge or Pipit are?"

"Last I saw they were chatting outside the academy training area." "Go figure. When aren't they there?" The two laughed, their conversation ending in a big hug from Karane.

"You're like a little brother to me." She admitted, "Be safe."

Link rushed to the training area, though he had no doubt they'd still be there even if he took his time.

"Fledge! Pipit!" He called to them, waving as he approached.

"Link, what's with you?" Pipit asked. This was the first time they'd seen each other since Link was found after the accident.

"I wanted to say good bye!" He said. He was smiling and panting from running, but inside he started to hurt.

Realization of what was about to happen was closing in on him quick, but he didn't want his friend and lover to see it.

"Good bye?" They both said.

"I've got my quest." Fledge and Pipit glanced at each other.

"You're going?" Pipit said.

"It's my fault, at least partially, that Zelda was swept away by that storm."

"I heard about it." Fledge said, "But I didn't think you'd go out on your own like this. Where ever it is you're headed, you're braver than I could be. He sighed and held out a pouch. "I made this for you. I hope it'll come in handy." Link stayed silent a moment, holding in the second he felt he could cry. "Oh it will!" He said suddenly. "I can hold potions and such in here!" As though to make his point, Link held up a potion and put it in the pouch. Fledge smiled.

"I'm going to, uh, go now." Fledge said, walking away to leave Pipit and Link to themselves.

"I wish it could have been someone else." Pipit said, "They should have sent someone else to go after Zelda." "Like you?" "Yes like me." Pipit didn't even take the joke. He was too caught up in his worries, "At least I've been out in the field before."

"But… Pipit not like this." Link sighed, "No one's been out like this." "I know." Pipit said. He gently put his hands on Link's hips and pulled him into a hug. Link wrapped his arms around Pipit's neck, placing a soft kiss on his lips.

"I wish this could last." Pipit said, "But I can tell when you need to move. Even if it's only slightly, you fidget. I can't hold you when there's work to be done." "You're right." Link said sadly, "I have to go. But it's not like I'll be gone forever, I intend to report any updates, so I'll stop in every so often." As quickly as they'd embraced, Link broke away and began to head towards a diving dock. "Bye for now Pippy!" He said happily, showing a new found burst of confidence.

"If you come back dead I'll kill you!"