Chapter 14: Back where they belong

When Ganon and Majora's Wrath were sent away, Hyrule Field changed back to its normal way. Then a blinding light engulfed Link and the sages and they were in the Realm of Sages. The pedestals of the swords were still there and a voice spoke.

"Congratulations, Sages and Link, you have sealed away the great evil of Hyrule. Now you must put the Sages' swords back into the pedestals." The voice said.

"Well, that's the end of that. Although, I was hoping this adventure would be longer. Oh well. I'll be seeing you, kid." Nabooru said.

With that, she put the sword back, an orange light surrounded her, and she was gone.

"You've turned into a fine young man, Link. I feel like I'm meetin' ya for the first time, brother." Darunia complimented as he put his sword back and was gone, too.

"You've done well, Link. I should make you a member of the Hyrule Family." Impa said as she departed.

"Come visit me in Zora's Domain, Link." Ruto suggested.

"Oh. Uh...Don't worry...I will!" Link said, nervously as she disappeared.

"I'll see you later, Link." Zelda said as she too left.

Link had walked up to the center where the Master Sword should be placed. He was about to put it back in when he noticed that no green light had shone. He turned and saw Saria looking away and her head was dipped.

"Come on, Saria. We have to go back." Link said.

But then Saria turned to face him.

Saria wasn't too happy; in fact she looked very sad.

"Saria? Something wrong?" Link asked.

"It's just…you're growing up and there's nothing I can do. Remember when Zelda and I asked for a bit of privacy?" Saria asked him, almost crying.

Link could clearly see that she was unhappy about something. He nodded, but he never said a word.

"Well, it's just…I loved you."

Link looked a little surprised at this. But it increased when Saria continued.

"I hoped I would always get the chance, but Zelda came into your life." She continued, crying.

Link felt very sorry and said, "I…I never knew you felt that for me."

He hung his head. He now felt like he failed Saria and made her like this.

"I guess the reason I never took notice is because we grew up together. That's why I don't love you like I love Zelda. You're more like a sister to me. But remember this. I still love you and I'd feel terrible if something bad happened to you."

Saria finally let it out. She collapsed into Link's arms and Link pulled her into a hug. After a minute or two, Saria stopped, but her eyes were still somewhat watery.

"Thank you." She said, very relieved.

Link smiled.

"Now let's go back." Link said and he held Saria's hand and they both put their swords back into the pedestals.

A pair of lights and they were gone.

When Saria woke up, she felt her face and her hair. She felt different and she raced for a mirror. She saw that she was back to her normal self: no sword on her back, short hair, and everyday Kokiri clothing. There was a knock on the door and Link was at her front door, smiling. Saria smiled as she ran over to Link and hugged him.

(sighs) Finally got it off her back. You just gotta love that feeling, right?