"Link!"

"Zelda!" Zelda and I ran to each other.

"You're back! Why so early?"

"I was exceptional, so they sent me away." I said, proudly. She laughed at me.

"Guess what?" Her eyes sparkled.

"You know I hate guessing games," I smiled.

"Father is letting me make you my appointed knight in four years! Isn't that cool?" I spun her around, laughing. "You're so strong now!" She giggled.

"That's cool…" I said. It felt so good to be back, and with Zelda again.

"I'm going to tap you on the shoulders and have to be super serious in front of everybody!" She laughed. "Oh wait, father said you have to meet with him first, before you get settled back in." I scratched my head.

"Oh no. Am I in trouble?" I said, upset.

"No, I'm sure you're fine. He wouldn't tell me why, though..." She shook her head. "Anyway, you'd better get going. I think he's in the library."


"Um… Sir, you sent for me?" I called out. My voice echoed through the large shelves of books.

"Oh yes, hello, Link." His face was serious. "I have something to show you." He placed a skinny package wrapped in brown paper in my hands. I unwrapped it carefully. Inside was a shiny, iridescent sword. It's handle had soft brown leather wrapped around it, and above that was carved with what looked almost like wings, with a diamond cut out in the middle. The blade was long and sharp with the Triforce symbol in the bottom section.

"This sword has been in this castle for years beyond my time. It is said to be created by the Goddess Hylia, and forged into a sword by the goddess's chosen hero and her spirit, Fi. It is also said that the sword chooses its master." I was in awe.

"Then why should I have it?" He stared at me.

"I have a feeling that your fate is entwined with this sword."


I heard a knock on my door, and I got up to open it.

"Hi-" I gasped. There stood Zelda in her ceremonial dress, a cream color that flowed around her. "You look… nice?" I mumbled.

"Thanks." She said, blushing. "Um, are you ready?" She bit her lip. Then she surveyed me in my pajamas. "Link!" She screeched. "You don't even have your outfit ready?"

"Um… about that-"

"Nope." She cut me off quickly. "I'll leave so you can get changed. But hurry up, it's going to start soon!" She ran out of the room.


I looked down at my arms, seeing the pink ribbon. I know you're with me, Aryll. I know you can see how far I've come, I thought, taking my patterned arm bands and beginning to wrap them around my arms. I tied them securely and moved on to the next. Surveying myself in the mirror, I didn't look too bad. My blue tunic fit properly now that I was fourteen. My boots were laced up tightly and my armbands were wrapped tightly.

"Link, are you ready yet?" Zelda's muffled voice came through the door. She groaned. I opened the door hastily, knowing she would be leaning against it. Sure enough, I heard the thump of her falling against the wall.

"Hah." I said, laughing at her scowling face. She stood up and brushed herself off.

"Not funny. You look terrible, by the way." She whipped her hair around and turned, walking in the wrong direction.

"You know, the door is that way," I shouted, stifling a laugh. She turned again, keeping her head high and expression serious. But I saw her break into a smile and run once she thought I couldn't see her.


I knelt in front of Zelda.

"Do you swear to protect Hyrule, even at the cost of your life?" I swallowed.

"Yes."

"Do you swear by the Goddess Hylia?"

"Yes." I trembled a little at the huge promises I was making. Zelda took the master sword from the King and tapped my shoulders and my head. Everyone stood up and cheered around us, and I smiled.

"Then I make you my appointed knight!" She beamed. She looks so pretty, with her face glowing with happiness like that, I thought. She was standing in front of the large stained glass window that depicted a picture of the Goddess Hylia surrounded with lush green plants and flowers. The colored light made Zelda's hair look like a halo. I stood up, and she took my hand.

"Thank you," I said.

"You're welcome," She said, winking. She passed me my sword and we walked outside. I knew the promises I made would change something about my life, but I could never expect what happened.