Zelda and Link had just finished with their last stop, the Great Forest, to visit the Great Deku Tree. They were now sitting atop Rauru hillside overlooking Hyrule Castle.
"Link," Zelda started, "there's one more part of our memories I haven't told you yet. Your death…", Link reached out and took Zelda's hand, giving her to strength to continue,"I was devastated. You had been fighting so many Guardians but…there were too many. I told you to go, but you stayed and fought. Your courage and determination would be your undoing and you were the last person to deserve it. Out of instinct, I pushed you aside and the ancient powers of the goddess hylia resonated from my hand…but I was too late. You didn't have a chance at that point. My power had awakened, something I had wished for my whole life, yet in that moment, none of it mattered. I had what I wanted for so long and I guess I realized too late that I needed you. In that moment, all I wanted was to have you back, but the fact remained that you had paid the ultimate price for my safety. I was so overwhelmed with grief that I didn't know what to do…until I heard a voice say, 'There is still hope, Your Grace. You can still save him.' It was the spirit of the sword, I'm sure of it. According to legend, there was a spirit named Fi who accompanied the first hero as he first forged the sword that seals the darkness. Many thought she was forever sealed inside the sword at the end of his adventures, but hearing a voice thought long gone, renewed my hope for your survival and for peace returning to Hyrule. It was this hope for your return that got me through that fateful venture to hyrule castle and the 100 years of fighting that would follow. I cannot begin to express how thankful I am that we saw peace return to our golden land once again, together."
Zelda and Link smiled at each other and Zelda continued,
"So, it looks like we are at the end of our journey…" Zelda said with an expectant tone aimed at Link, for she knew that they agreed not to fast travel during their journey so that they could see as much of Hyrule as they can. Now, she couldn't wait to try out the new technology.
"Are you sure you're ready for this?" Link asked
Zelda nodded excitedly. Link reached out his hand saying,
"Don't let go"
"I won't"
With that, Link and Zelda fast-traveled to Central Tower. Zelda found herself a bit dizzy and disoriented, but Link was there to catch her fall and stabilize her. Almost laughing, Link said,
"Are you okay?"
"Yes. That was amazing."
Zelda looked out at the view from atop the tower.
"Wow. These go up so much higher than I thought they did…and what a beautiful view."
Zelda looked back at Link with a smile, but he was already leaning against a pillar smirking at her. Zelda knew exactly what he was thinking and remarked with a teasing,
"No."
"Oh come on", Link replied, "It's totally safe. Just jump off, take it out and don't let go until you hit the ground. Plus, you can't let this new royal paraglider go to waste."
Zelda took a deep breath and looked at the ground below the tower with uncertainty. Link continued,
"Listen, I will go down first and then if you fall, which you won't, I will catch you, okay?"
"Alright," Zelda said as she watched Link's smooth glide towards Hyrule Castle. After landing he motioned towards to her to go for it. Zelda again said,
"Alright" before jumping off the tower and gliding towards Link. The momentum of her glide pushed her into hugging Link. They let go of each other, still holding each others' arms and said, in unison,
"You did it"
"I did it"
The two smiled at each other before Link put his arm around her shoulders as they walked back towards the castle.
"You know Revali is somewhere making fun of both us," Link said.
"What's new?," Zelda replied.
