We're nearing the end. Only two chapters to go after this one.

This one originally wasn't going to have Link and Tetra in it at all, but Tetra, being a pirate, took over and put in the scene with the pictograph. Hope you like it.

Link and Tetra

Pictographs

"Hey guys!" Niko yelled, waving a piece of paper in the air, "We got a letter from the boss!"

Gonzo snatched the letter from Niko's hand and unfolded it. The other pirates crowded around, eager to hear from their missing boss. The letter in Gonzo's hand was addressed to "Gonzo, Mako, Niko, Nudge, Senza, and Zuko" in Tetra's distinctive handwriting. He opened it and began to read aloud.

First off, I guess I should apologize for leaving without telling any of you, but it was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Second, I hope you aren't getting soft just because I'm granting you a short break. I'll be back soon enough, once the winter's over and the passes clear up again.

As you may have guessed, I'm traveling with Link. He offered to show me the Great Sea and I accepted, so we're taking a tour. It's amazing, all the treasure you can find when you take your time to explore every nook and cranny. Who would've guessed that one island could hold so many secrets. Link has a lot of stories to tell.

It's not dull either, monsters still roam the seas, but if you start worrying Gonzo, I'm going to kick your butt when I get back. Link does have a picto-box (again, the things he's found on his travels), so I have included a picture of us. Niko probably has it right now.

Gonzo looked down at the swabbie. Sure enough, Niko was holding a pictograph.

"Hand it over, Niko," he demanded. Reluctantly, Niko forked it over and Gonzo examined it. It was a pictograph of Link and Miss Tetra.

Link and Tetra were standing outside the house on Link's Oasis. Link had steered them there when a storm broke and they had run for the house, laughing as they were soaked. Now, dry and in a change of clothes, they were standing outside while Link set up a picto-box on the railing.

"Why are we doing this again?" Tetra asked impatiently.

"So you can send a pictograph to your crew," Link explained, peering over the top of the box at her, "you wouldn't want them to worry, right"

Tetra rolled her eyes. "Yes, heaven forbid that my crew worries," she said sarcastically, "they'd probably worry even if I told them exactly where I was, big bunch of softies"

Link pushed a button on the side of the picto-box and rushed over to where she stood. "Smile," he ordered.

Tetra stuck her tongue out at him and bared her teeth at the picto-box. Link abruptly scooped her up into his arms, holding her bridal style.

"Link!" she exclaimed, squirming to get out of his grasp.

"That's my name," Link replied, grinning at her. She opened her mouth to make a retort, but the flash chose that moment to go off. Link put her back on her feet and hurried over to it.

A smile spread across his face at the picture and he turned the box around and showed it to her. She was glaring at him, arms crossed, looking stormy. He was grinning, supporting her easily.

Tetra glared at him. "Give me that," she ordered.

Link shook his head. "Nope."

"Give me that picto-box!" Tetra repeated. Link repeated his answer, so she had no choice but to chase him around the island until he pulled out his hookshot and grappled the tree on the cliff, yanking him out of her reach.

Miss Tetra was looking rather angry, while Link was grinning like it was his birthday. Gonzo handed off the photograph to Mako and continued reading.

After I calmed down, I took another look at it and decide it's actually not that bad. It could be worse, after all, I could be wearing a dress. Speaking of that, we should put Link in a dress for that little stunt. He's reading over my shoulder right now, so he knows what's coming to him.

Crew, have a dress ready for Link when we get back. Captain's orders.

We're visiting some friends Link met on his travels. We've gone to Dragon Roost and Windfall, and were on our way to Forest Haven when we got caught in a storm. Hence the letter and pictograph. That's Link's Oasis, in case you're wondering.

Well, looks like the storm's clearing, so that's all for now. I'll try and write again soon.

'Til then,

Captain Tetra

P.S. Somebody take the pictograph away from Zuko before it disappears to who-knows-where.

Gonzo looked around, spotting Zuko trying to sneak away with the pictograph clutched in one hand. He took four steps and caught the smaller pirate by the back of his shirt and took the pictograph away.

When Link and Miss Tetra came back, the pirates were waiting for them with a warm welcome and a green dress. Link was none too happy with his new attire, which he was forced to wear for three days. Tetra nearly fell over laughing when she saw him in a dress and quickly snapped a pictograph to join the other one, which had been permanently attached to the wall of her cabin.

Tetra's Song: "Bad Boy" by Cascada