Theme 81 – Pen and Paper
OOT – ZeldaxLink
Zelda broke the seal on the letter she had just received and sat down underneath the window in her private courtyard. The letter was from Link, who was busy traveling the world on a quest of adventure. The young Hero and the Princess had been sending letters to each other over the course of the year. She unfolded the piece of paper and began reading the short letter.
Zelda-
How are you? How's everything in Hyrule?
Sorry it's taking me so long to get a letter back to you: it's hard to find a messenger here who's willing to go all the way to Hyrule. It's proof of how far away I am. Anyway, I just entered the vast country of Labrynna, and, boy, do these people like to party.
Crazy as it sounds, I'm actually getting a bit homesick for Hyrule. Not that these lands are boring, if Termina is anything to go by. But, more than my homesickness for the rolling hills of Hyrule Field or the peacefulness of Kokiri Forest, my heart aches to see you again. So, in that light, I should be starting my journey home soon.
Your friend,
Link
Zelda smiled and sighed peacefully. Link's letters always brought a bit of his travels with them. The young Princess pulled a pen and a piece of paper closer to her. Not bothering about her dress, she laid down on her stomach and began her reply.
Dear Link,
You don't have to worry about taking a long time to reply. I know your busy and on the move a lot. As long as I get a letter from you, I'm happy. I love your letters. I've saved every one of them you sent me.
I am doing fine. In fact, I finally managed to get Impa to agree! She's going to teach me the ways of the Sheikah! I've had my first lesson and it brings back memories of six years in the future, me leading you along and teaching you those songs. Funny, isn't it, how I have memories of the future?
How I got Impa to agree is an interesting story. I had just finished breakfast and was on the balcony next to my room when Impa, in her usual style, appeared out of nowhere. And I asked her if I could learn the ways of the Sheikah. She told me that as long as I didn't plan on disguising myself as a boy and running around Hyrule with a harp, she would train me.
I guess we're not the only ones who remembers me being Sheik.
Anyway, this country, Labrynna, sounds very interesting. Perhaps if Father lets me, we can go on a journey to all these kingdoms. Not now, of course, but when we're both older.
Zelda paused, smiling. Now there was an idea! An adventure with Link to the distant kingdoms! She continued her letter.
I am pleased to hear you will be coming home soon. I have missed your company greatly over the past year. When you return you must come visit me right away! Promise? You probably already made up your mind to do so, but promise me anyway. I've missed you so much. Just as your heart yearns to see me, so mine does to see you.
Zelda looked up from her letter to see Impa standing in the entry way to the courtyard. "Your father requests your presence in the throne room, Princess Zelda," the Sheikah said.
"Now?" Zelda asked.
"Soon."
Zelda nodded and turned to finish her letter.
I must go now. As always, safe travels. I look forward to seeing you when you return.
Sincerely,
Zelda
"Who are you writing to?" Impa asked, walking over.
"Link," Zelda replied, folding the paper into a proper envelope. She would send it later. She pushed herself up into a sitting position, gathering her pen and letters.
"Ah, the adventurous Hero of Time." Then the Sheikah frowned. "Perhaps next time you should use an actual writing desk instead of lying on the ground."
Zelda looked down and saw dirt covering her front. She sighed. Now she would have to change before meeting her father. Impa's expression said the same thing. Zelda stood and followed Impa back to the Princess' room. The young Princess turned her thoughts back to Link's letter. It was the first time he had ever said something so...romantic.
She sighed again, receiving a look from Impa in response. The Princess ignored this, instead, delving deeper into her thoughts as they wound their ways through the castle's hallways. Oh, Link, she thought, addressing the absent Hero. Together, with pen and paper, we write a love story!