Sorry sorry sorry! I'll continue right now so it's not so long of a wait. We are getting closer to the end. Oh and Yin don't worry about not making it passed the water dungeon with little spoiled brat. She's a pain in the butt to carry around! LOL Anyway. Onward!

Chapter Thirteen

I woke again with a tremendous headache that made me think that my head could fall off at any second. I reached my chest instantly remembering that I got shot with an arrow. I didn't feel any moisture or blood. It's like I was never shot. I looked up from the bed I was on and realized I was back at Josh's house. The sun was shinning through the window across the room. It was the first time I ever saw the sun in this world.

I got up and walked over to the window. I wondered how long I was unconscious. I looked out the window and saw beautiful green grass. There was a soft cool breeze coming through the window, and I could hear birds chirping. This couldn't have possibly happen over night.

The door to my left opened slightly, allowing more sun into the room. Link stood in the doorway, wearing a blue tunic. His sword was not at his side nor was any of his other weapons. "It's good to see you up," Link smiled. It was different seeing him in a lighter mood than before and it didn't look like he ever went through years of pain.

"How long has it been?"

"Just a day."

"One day?" I glanced back out the window. That was impossible. "But, how?"

"After Ganondorf died the sun rose, and the world began to return to normal. All slave owners came out of their trance and let their slaves go. Everything is at peace. And it's all thanks to you."

I blush and looked away. "You were the one that shot the arrow."

"Through you I might add."

"It's alright. I--" I trailed off. I couldn't say why I really wanted him to shoot through me.

"You wanted to die." I lowered my head. Of course someone as smart as him would understand the real reason. "What made you think of death at such a young age." That's when it sunk in for the first time Link was older than me. I don't know what made me think we were the same age. It must have been awhile since he asked the question because he came in the door and asked again.

"I don't feel worthy any more."

"How so?"

I moved over to the bed and sat down my head in my hands. "I don't know how to get home. I've been gone for so long I hardly doubt my friends would still be looking for me."

"Are they true friends?"

"I don't know. They are good friends to me."

"I don't think they would abandon their search if the haven't found your body."

"I'm afraid to know if they did or did not give up. I would feel guilty if they didn't give up, and I would be extremely depressed if they gave up. It's been a couple months since I disappeared."

Link sat next to me. "Zelda knew I gave up my search for her for awhile but that didn't hold her back from forgiving me. If your friends did give up their search for you, would you forgive them if they apologized?"

Without hesitation I answered, "Of course I would."

"Then what are you worried about?"

I smiled. "Thank you, Link."

"Now about how to get you home. Where did you come from?"

I thought for a few minutes trying to remember everything. "I came from a portal and landed in the snow at the top of a mountain. I remember slipping and falling towards a tree. I must have hit it because I blacked out and woke back up at Scott's place."

"Well Scott lives up in the mountains so maybe this portal is somewhere by his house."

"Is Scott a good guy?"

"He is, but like almost everyone else, Scott doesn't remember anything that he did while he was in the trance. You don't have to worry about him."

"Can we just go to the portal without going to Scott's house."

"We could. But I think you should face your fears like you helped me face mine. I looked down at my hands and rubbed them together. "Alright, but I thought you should try."

"I," I said before instantly feeling a keyhole opening. I jumped up from the bed and looked up at the sky. A beam of light reached the top of the sky.

"What is it, Sora?"

"A keyhole."

"A what?"

"A keyhole. If I unlock this keyhole I could return home."

"I don't see a keyhole."

"You see that beam of light?" Link nodded. "That's where the portal and the keyhole would be. All I have to do is follow it." I reached down and got my shoes. Balancing myself as I hopped out of the room, putting one shoe on at a time, I continued to rush towards the door.

"I'll go with you," Link said.

"Why?"

"There might be some creatures left over. I want to see you off safely."

I smiled brightly. "Thank you, Link. You're a great friend." We walked out of the house and started our journey up the mountain. Knowing where the keyhole was made me feel great. I was finally going home.

YAY! All done with that chapter. Thanks for reading please review!

Angel Dove