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A Week Of Love

Chapter 10: Moving On

" You okay, Mal?"

I steadily walked to the bottom of the stairs and stopped. I glanced over my shoulder, looking back at my father who sat alone at the table. He was eating breakfast, silently reading the newspaper. Of course, the ball on the front cover. With a silent nod, I headed back up to my room.

Ever since I had gotten back from the ball last night, I refused to speak with my father or Ingo. The only thing that was on my mind for most of the night was the announcement, and how I had walked away from Link. Once I had gotten home, I regretted what I done. I should have stayed at the ball, but was too depressed.

Once I entered my room, I closed the door and walked over toward the window. I took a seat on the windowsill, looking out at the ranch. Ingo stood in the middle of the corral, training and riding the horses around. The only horses that weren't out were Crescent and her baby, Chance.

Sasha was running around the corral with the other horses. Just seeing them, made me want to see Epona one last time. I knew though, I would never get a chance to see her again. She was with Link now. She was basically considered his horse. I know Link will take good care of Epona. She will be happy with him.

I huddled in the windowsill, bringing my knees to my chest. A couple of new tears suddenly rolled down my cheek. I sniffed lightly, abruptly wiping my eyes. I only had one day left. Today was my last day and I couldn't believe I was saying this, but tomorrow I was going to die. I feel like my last week had flown right by. I feel like I barely had a chance to do anything, and I was going to die miserably.

I took a deep breath and forced myself off the window. With only a day left, I still had one question that lurked within my mind. Why was it me who was going to die? I knew the fortuneteller would have my answer. The entire week I was avoiding her, not wanting to face her, but now I want to. I want to know why I am going to die and I want to know before it happens.

Within seconds I was back downstairs heading out to the corral. I told my father I was going to Hyrule Market for a while and would be back later. After letting him know, I mounted Sasha and rode out of Lon Lon Ranch.

By the time I had gotten to Hyrule Market it was around late mid-day. Sasha stood by the moat, while I dismounted her and headed across the bridge. Hyrule Market was packed and noisy as usual, but this time everyone talked about the ball. Many people were surprised by the King's announcement and were glad Zelda was finally going to be wed.

I forced myself to hold back the tears, and head over toward the fortuneteller's stand. She sat there silently, resting back in her chair watching the bystanders walk by. I stood a couple of feet away from her, feeling the unpleasant rapid beating of my heart. I bit my lip, looking up at the castle in the distance. Link was somewhere in there, and I wish I could see him one last time. I knew he was probably with Princess Zelda, since they are going to be wed in a couple of weeks. I have no idea when the wedding is going to be, but one thing was for sure…I wasn't going to be alive.

I lowered my head, looking down at the fortuneteller and walked up to her stand. She looked at me, sitting up once I stood in front of her, blocking her view of Hyrule Market. Her honey colored eyes kindly stared up at me as a small smile formed across her lips. She brought her hand out to the empty chair next to her, politely asking for me to sit.

I did as told and took a seat next to her.

" I was expecting you, my dear." She replied softly.

" You were?" I relaxed, placing my hands on my lap. I looked down at them, noticing that I was trembling.

The woman noticed how frightened I was, and gently smiled placing her cold rough hands on top of mine. " There is no reason to be scared, my dear."

" The fortune…" I started off. " Tomorrow is the day…isn't it?"

The elderly woman frowned and nodded. " It has been a week, hasn't it?"

I nodded. " Yes…"

" So then…" She leaned back, removing her hand from mine. " What is it you came to ask me?"

I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I frowned looking down at my hands, feeling the verge of more tears. " I want to know why I was chosen to die."

The woman's eyes widened by my question. She relaxed, her honey brown eyes focused on mine. " My dear, you weren't chosen to die."

" But why me?" I cried, tears streamed down my cheeks. " Why am I going to die?"

" This is life…"

" But it's my life!" I continuously sobbed, speaking softly once noticing the curious gazes fall upon us. " It's my life…"

" Some things are meant to happen, my dear." The elderly woman replied, calmly. " We all are born and we all die."

" I'm just teenager." I looked up at her. " I'm not ready to die."

" Then face it…"

I frowned, perplexed by what she was saying. " What?'

" Face death, because you know it's coming. If you face it with courage, instead of fear, then you have nothing to be afraid of."

" But…Link…"

" Link?" The fortuneteller raised an eyebrow. A smile formed across her face. " So tell me about this Link…"

" He's the Hero of Time."

She nodded. " I know."

" He's my best friend…"

" Do you love him?"

I looked up at the elderly woman, wondering how she knew this. "…Y-yes, I do."

" Does he love you?"

I was silent, thinking about what she was asking me. " I don't know…"

The fortuneteller leaned forward, closer to me. She rested her elbows on her knees, looking in my direction. " Malon, sometimes there are things we have to accept. Sometimes there are things we can't change, but if we face our fears…then in the end you will find your happiness."

" What about my other fortune, a heart will become pure." I explained, softly. " Isn't that my fortune?"

The woman nodded. " Yes."

" When does this fortune happen?"

" When you face your fears, my dear."

I blinked looking up at her. When I face my fears…the fortune will come true. What am I fearing? Am I afraid to die? Am I afraid to let Link go? What am I truly afraid of?

" When I face…my fears?"

The fortuneteller nodded. " You know what? A homeless child fears that he will never be loved, but when he becomes courageous, he soon figures out that there are people who love him. An elder who is dying because of a rare illness forgets about her fear and is ready to face death, because she knew she would see her family again. When she faced her fear, they discovered a cure. You see my dear, sometimes we have to look on the bright side of things. After every storm, a rainbows appears. After someone dies, an angel is born. These are the things we have to look at in life. We have to overcome what we truly fear."

" But…how could the fortune come true when…"

The elderly woman smiled. " You know my dear, I never said the fortunes go in order."

My eyes widened. The woman smiled and nodded standing to her feet. She grabbed her crystal ball and walked up to the front door. I stood to my feet.

" I must go on my break, now. Have a nice day, my dear."

I nodded as she walked inside closing the door behind her. With a deep sigh, I walked away from the fortuneteller's stand and headed over toward the fountain. I gently smiled at the two kids, sitting on the fountain and turned my attention to the castle. I had thought about what the fortuneteller had told me, about learning to face my fears. Maybe…I truly am afraid to die, and afraid to let Link go. I have to move on, toward my new future. I have to forget about death, because eventually it's going to happen to everyone. I have to let Link go…he's going to marry Princess Zelda, and there's nothing I can do about that.

With a small nod, I forced a smile and turned walking away. After a couple of steps, I stopped and looked over my shoulder back at the castle. I could have sworn, I spotted a man in green standing on one of the balconies, but when I turned to get a better look, the man was gone. I took a breath and shook my head. I had to let to him go. I kept on repeating it over and over in my mind. I had to let him go.

" Good-bye Link…" I whispered softly. " Good-bye…"

I finally pulled myself away from the castle, and turned walking back home.

I had to let him go…and I finally did.

A/N:

I don't really have anything to say for this chapter. Hopefully there aren't any mistakes, I re-read it over carefully but I don't really know. As you all see, the story is almost over, and I'll try to make the last chapters the best ones! So what's next in store for Malon? Who knows…

Until Next Time!