I'm just going to make this author's note short, but I also remembered I need to reply to those reviews in the past two chapters so...

IreneT447 - Thanks for reviewing! Sorry I wasn't able to get to your review to chapter 8 sooner, but that just so happens to happen like that. I'm glad to see that my first story is coming along nicely, it's good to know. Oh that's great. Chad's is obviously the most interesting to write about now, and Kiara is changing slightly since the begin of the story. Fauna is the same old happy person, but in a few chapters...I don't think so. Now for last week's chapter... Yeah that vine is bad, but we'll just make sure it doesn't come back, especially since it's after Fauna...but why is it going wild? I have no clue, but I wonder what maybe the deal with that trinket she snatched a few chapters ago... OH and Fauna's name? I was more of leaning towards 'Fawna' because when we first met her she was sort of shy, but I wrote it as 'Fauna' instead so that's how it turned out. But now that I think about it, I hadn't even realized that when I wrote about her garden story (face palm) so I should make sure I have my thread and tacks connected to the right lines so I don't have a mess. Thanks for reviewing!

Legendoffun - From a couple chapters ago (Ch. 8 ) I remembered I hadn't fully answered your question (what time period and if they'll see Link and Zelda). That's still in the question, because this is sort of in between games, so I don't necessarily have a specific time period for them (but all I can say is that it isn't even close to post-SS). As for seeing Link and Zelda, we'll just have to find out. Now up to chapter 9, I'm glad you were able to review. I'm just fine here, and thanks for telling me to fix it - I should have known my perfect chapter wasn't perfect (HOW COULD I FORGET TO SPELL MY NAME RIGHT?!). Anyways, thanks LoF.

And that concludes the reviews. Remember readers, if you get your review in by Wednesday or before 7:15 Thursday, I'll be sure to add it to the current chapter. Add a favorite or follow before the next chapter, I'll send you a shout-out. If I forget to send the chapter in Thursday and throw it in on Friday, I'll hurl myself into a wall and make sure it's extra long and 'sweet'. Meanwhile, the current chapter awaits (are you excited? It's my tenth chapter!).

Chapter 10

Whatever is taking them so long, I hope they hurry. And they better be safe. I'm not being interrogated because they couldn't wait for me - and because I did break my promise...

Kiara remained in deep thought as she poured the cold bath water outside in the small pond beside their house. She walked back inside and began to brush the knots out of her hair. About a couple moments later, something sparkly leapt out of her hair and spun across the floor.

What's that?

She picked up the small thing, it was obviously a necklace of some sort. The charm was a rainbow feather on a black thread surrounded by silver. Kiara furrowed her eyebrows. She remembered that there was something about this necklace that wasn't good. But if she gave this to Ziri and the town went into an uproar, she might mess up the festival coming up tomorrow. In her silent thoughts, the door to her room opened. Foolishly, Kiara flung the thing across the room and right into her festival outfit. Every girl was going to wear the tradition festival female uniform on the first day, and when night came, they switched to their own select dresses and danced as the sunset. Then when the star was to appear, everyone would slowly dance...and well sometimes you have to see what could happen.

"What was that?" Aunt Mila asked, obviously seeing something dart through the air, "are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just was taking out knots in my hair, that's all." Kiara replied, "have you found them yet?"

"About that, would you mind coming with me?"

Of course now they'll ask me plenty of questions, but I forget what that necklace was supposed to mean. I remember something about it during class but exactly what it was is a blur. A terrible smudge of memories.

As Kiara absentmindedly walked after Mila and down the stairs into the living room, she stopped.

"What was it..." she muttered.

At this, the adults looked up, puzzled.

"What are you talking about?"

"Oh..." Kiara mentally slapped herself, "I'm sorry I was just thinking about tomorrow. Do you think they might be back and are searching the marketplace for you?"

"But we left a note. Why would she think that?"

"Maybe she didn't get the note..."

This has to be the worst day of my life and the dumbest decision of my life. Why did we go in on the night before the celebration? Why did I have to be so stupid!

Fauna kicked a couple stones in front of her path as she continued on to the last place she expected them to be at, which was Kiara's place.

"If they aren't there, then they definitely left town. I'm just hoping they aren't going to our old training spot and then to the mountains. That wouldn't be good at all. The search would be longer. As soon as we are done, we are going back and sealing up that hole. I don't want those vines to escape...you already know what would happen." Fauna chatted, back and forth, "it'd be a problem for us, and maybe even the town. And then we'd have to get a few people to help with clearing the vines, and then my parents will explore, and then it'd be no fun at all...and I'd get it trouble, and they'll seal up the hole with most of my discoveries, and the new passageways we have yet to discover."

"Honestly Fauna, I hope they do seal up that...hole."

Fauna could tell that he was about to add something to the title of the tunnel. She grimaced, imagining what he might say (but glad he didn't say anything). Chad could become extremely cross and negative when annoyed, probably in a bad mood because of earlier. But he would get over it. Like he always did.

She too, hoped they would seal up the hole...but after she discovered everything to it. It was interesting...there was just something about it that made her shiver with fear and excitement. Something she hadn't felt before she first told her parents she wanted to train as a sheikah. But of course, instead, they wanted her to be a sorceress, or a village healer. The only way she was let in, was if she promised to only use the arts of the sheikah for self-defense, and only at training. Other than that, she was basically banned from using it at home. Her parents didn't even like the idea of her leaving home. Like what would happen at the end of the month...

"Well, Chad...I think we are almost there. Let's hurry, if we make it in time, we'll be able to find them before they leave again." Fauna said, waving him along. Chad didn't respond, but slowly trudged on behind her until they arrived at the door. She stopped and took a couple breaths.

But what do I say? What can I tell them? The truth? A lie? I don't like lying to them, and dad will know instantly...and I can get in trouble and might not be able to do the ceremonial dance like I wished...I have to tell the truth, even if it means...

Chad realized why she hesitated. What would he say? There was plenty of things he could come up with on the spot, but his brother was probably there, and Fauna's parents would know that he wasn't telling the truth.

It's not my fault so they shouldn't question me. She'll just say we were playing - ahem training, in the storage place. 'Training, why?' They'll ask. I'll reply, with jumping tactics. Safe and perfect.

Fauna knocked on the door, confidence swelling in her veins. She knew that she only had one chance at redeeming herself or feeling guilty the rest of the festival. She knew what she would do. She knew what the right thing was. She would tell the truth, and nothing else.

And we end the chapter with a cliffhanger - and Fauna's going to tell the truth. If there's any errors, let me know in the comments below, 'cause helping a friend out goes a long way you know (and rhymes are weird). If you have a flame or review, throw in the box and send, but cursing definitely isn't the way to go (none so far which is good). For those that are reading it and haven't reviewed, please do! That would be so nice and brighten my day - the winter seems to make me moody... other than that, I'm off. But before I 'sign out' and leave, go to my profile and vote in the poll! If you don't have account, check the choices, and then write it in the reviews! Remember, one of the choices is not die in a hole so, bye!

Yours truly,

AuthorPen11