Okay. Sorry for the long delay, but I have this all written down. It's just a matter of time before I can get it typed up! I finally know the ending LOL. Well let's not hold you in suspense! Onward to the last few chapters!

Chapter Ten

I woke with a start. I didn't know where I was at first, but everything started to come back to me as I looked around at the room. The black haired gentleman sat in a chair near the door. His head was lowered, and his body was slouched. He must have been up all night watching me. But, why? I was a complete stranger to him. I reached around at my back, feeling no bandages or scars for that matter. This world was great for healing, but how did he do that? I thought the Great Fairy could only heal wounds that quickly.

I sighed and sung my legs over the edge of the bed. My ankle didn't hurt as I put pressure on it, testing the pain that never came. I didn't know if it was me making noise, or if he was just a light sleeper, but the man lifted his head and watched me get out of bed. "Thank you, sir. I don't know how to repay you," I spoke softly.

"I have a request on how you could repay me."

My stomach churned as I attempted to figure out what he meant. "And that is?" I sat back down on the bed, observing my surroundings for a quick escape.

"First, you're going to eat something. Then, I'm going to tell you where Link and Princess Zelda are. I want you to help them."

I frowned and looked at my hands. "How did you know I was with them?"

"Rumors get around. That's how I know where to find them."

I played with my fingers. "How do you know all this information?"

"Unlike all the other men in this world, I wouldn't mind this dark world back into the peaceful light world it used to be. I keep a close ear on what Ganondorf is doing. Apparently, Link is on his way to Ganondorf's castle. I don't think he can defeat him on his own."

"He has Princess Zelda."

"Zelda is only good for powering up the arrows to light arrows. She can't really help him fight. Plus, do you really think he's over everything that Ganondorf did to him? Do you think he's not going to freeze? He may have been fighting fine against the monsters when you were with him, but this man tortured him for years."

I've never really dealt with people who've been tortured before. "You think he really needs my help, or are you just saying that?"

"I think you were the first person to ever care about him. You helped him escape that hell and find his fighting spirit again. He needs your help for the finally step to be completely free. Can you help him make that final step?"

"I still don't think I'm the best person here to do this. I mean I'll help him fight, but I don't know if I can change him."

"Take it one step at a time." I nodded. "Now how about breakfast?" he asked.

I debated mentally for a few seconds before my stomach gave an annoying growl. "I guess I am hungry," I said sheepishly.

"Wait here, and I'll make something. If you need anything, I'm right outside this doorway."

"Thank you." The man walked out the room before I curled back up and stared out the window. Everything he said made circles in my head. I didn't want everything to rely on me. I was tired of being the savor or a guardian. But most of all, I was tired of this world. If defeating Ganondorf meant I could go back to my world with my friends, I welcomed it. I wondered if they gave up the search for me. Knowing Donald and Goofy, they were still looking for me.

"Breakfast is ready," the man's soft voice penetrated my thoughts.

I got up and walked with him to the next room. The table was set with a glass of water and what looked like milk. On the plate was eggs, some sort of meat and potatoes. I sat down at the table. I watched him sit and instantly started to eat. I picked up the fork and tasted the meat. It wasn't so bad. It tasted like roasted pork. It must have been their form of sausage or bacon. "You're feeding me and giving me advice, but I don't even know your name," I commented after eating half of the breakfast.

"My name is Josh."

"Josh? My name is Sora."

"Now we are officially friends."

"Friends, huh?" I finished the meal and looked up at him. "Where's Link and Princess Zelda."

"They'll be riding pass this town tonight. If you wait outside, you'll be able to see them."

"Is there anything else I need to know?"

"If Link freezes when he sees Ganondorf, fight in front of him or say something to snap him out of it. Oh and take this." Josh got up and took a bottle off the countertop. "Use this if anyone gets hurt. Good luck, Sora."

I took the bottle. "Thank you very much." I slipped on my shoes and made my way towards the door. I opened it and looked back at him. "I'll help return this world to a peaceful one. I promise." He smiled at me from behind his shop counter, but didn't say a word. I suppose there was no words to be said that haven't already been said. At least there was one person who wanted more than this darkness. That's enough hope to convince me to try to return the light of this world.

SORRY! I know it's a short chapter but that last few are going to be shorter. Well longer paragraphs I hope LOL still the same amount of words. Thanks for reading please review!

Angel Dove