It was warm.
Link stood atop the smooth sand, and looked into those amber eyes.
"Link...you'll come with me...won't you?"
A cool, small hand was placed on his cheek. Suddenly the Gerudo Desert became a whole lot warmer. Or maybe it was just him.
He nodded, and smiled a smile that was meant for Midna, and Midna only. She grinned back at him with relief as they both looked out towards the stretch of sand ahead of them.
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He was fighting Stallord.
Using his Spinner, Link jumped off the ledge and spun into the sand. But he was too slow. Skeletons crowded around him as he sunk into the sand deep below.
"Link!" Midna shrieked as she extended her hair towards him. The sand was covering his eyes. He reached an arm out, but he missed her grasp and slipped into the dark depths of below.
"Liiiink!"
Bye, Midna, he thought.
"Link!"
"Link!"
Link sat up quickly, sweating and breathing heavily. He looked around. He was in a bed. Ilia had drawn up a chair and was sitting next to it, looking concerned. His sword, sheild, bow, and hat had been placed upon a small nightstand on the other side of the bed. He sighed as he realized he was in the Kakariko Inn.
"You finally woke up." Ilia said softly. "You were having a nightmare, I think. You were waving your arms and shouting "Midna!" She giggled. "What's a Midna?"
"Why am I here? I should be on my way to Impaz's by now." Link said, mostly to himself, as he swung his legs over the edge of the bed. After several attempts to stand up, Link gave up, frustrated.
"I wouldn't try to do that, if I were you."
Renado walked into the room, chuckling. Luda followed behind him, smiling shyly and carrying a blue potion.
"Hey Renado, it's good to see you."
"I'd say the same, but unfortunately, it's not good to see you like this. The Gorons told me of your little spell in the field."
"Yeah, I took a bit of Red Potion, and it seemed to work. I guess I had a relapse, sorta?"
"In general, yes. Red Potion only restores your strength for a little while, with this type of curse. You were unconscious for a couple of hours, then slept through the night. It would be best if you stay quiet until a cure is found for this...thing."
"That's...not gonna work. Princess Zelda gave me a mission to retrieve something, and it imperative that I carry it out as soon as possible." Link said firmly. He opened the bottle of potion and took a drink.
Renado chuckled again.
"I understand why Princess Zelda would want her rescuer, not to mention the Hero of Hyrule, to carry out whatever she needs done. But I'm sure she can make other arrangements, due to the circumstances. Though the black fire is impassible, I think we can alert a couple of armymen who guard the province entrances. They can-"
"Sorry for interrupting, but Princess Zelda can't give anyone else the job. She's...gone." Link looked down sadly. Ilia gasped and put a hand over her mouth, Luda did the same, while Renado grasped onto the side of the wall for support.
"Gone as in...?"He asked quietly.
"No." Link corrected quickly. "It's kind of her spirit. Or maybe her soul. I don't know what happened to her body, but she's not dead. I know she's not." But Zelda's still alive. She's just...kinda...gone?." Link finished lamely. Note to self, Link thought. Work on communication skills.
Meh. Stupid Ending, I think. Oh well. Hey reviewers! I really appreciate every single one of ya, ya'll are awesome! Quick poll, though.
1: Have you laughed during any part of my story so far? If so, which part?
2: What has been your favorite part of the story?"
3: What about my chapter length?
4: What would you like to see in future chapters?
5: What is your favorite fruit?
Lol, thanks!!
-Peaches