Hello. Are you ready for the long and boring plot chapter? I certainly hope so, because HERE. IT. IS. No matter I'm sure you'll find it enlightening. No seriously, I'm revealing THAT much plot. I tried to make this at least somewhat amusing for you, but it'll be still somewhat dry, and lame. Oh well. Next chapter should be interesting! So, that'll make up for it. Anyways, heres my chapter that's chock-full of plot. Enjoy.
OH YEAH! When you read this chapter, if you read if carefully, you should notice an odd... something about Link's attire. Yes I meant it like that. You can go right ahead and laugh and shake your heads at me. If I were Link, I'd wear that. If by any chance, you didn't read my story carefully enough, and didn't notice what I'm talking about, then re-read it carefully. Yes, that is what you think, Link does wear drawstring pants :) Just thought I'd put that in there for fun.
Skyward Sword coming out soon! I can't wait to get it!
Chapter Thirteen: Pasts and Princesses
Reena felt familiarity sweep over her as she walked the path through the red canyons. The wind whistling through the stones made memories flood back to her. The rock beneath her feet made her wonder how many times she had walked this path. She came around the bend, looking ahead to see the bridge. She felt anxiety seep in. What if they didn't accept her anymore? She quickly shrugged off that thought and stepped onto the bridge. She looked across and shock flooded through her.
There were no guards. Were they switching? No, the bridge was never left open to anyone. Reena ran across the bridge, a very bad feeling sweeping over her. She ran down the path and approached the stairs in the side of the wall. She slowly crawled up them and gasped.
Her rebuilt home was Ganondorf's sanctuary. The new Gerudo Fortress held a black tower upon its back. Lizalfos swarmed in front of the castle, looking for any attackers.
Anger welled up in Reena at the thought of her people in the dungeons. She went to sneak in when a thought came to her. Just how powerful were her powers? She made a picture in her mind and touched the ground.
A blue scorpion sprouted from the sand. A smirk came to her face as it jumped in her hand and listened intently as she spoke her directions to it. It jumped off her hand and Reena watched it scurry among the Lizalfos and into the fortress out of sight. She crawled back down the stairs, remaining hidden until her spy returned. Link would certainly get a kick out of this.
It wasn't long before her creation returned and whispered its findings into her ear. She let out a sigh of relief as it vanished with puff of blue smoke. She hurried back down the stairs, keeping out of sight of the Lizalfos. The last thing she wanted was those things on her trail. She called for Athen once she was across the bridge and gave the mare a loving stroke on her muzzle before mounting.
The next three days were of hard riding to Termina. Once she was on the sandy shores of the Great Bay, Reena dismounted Athen, rubbing her back. Athen hit her in the shoulder lovingly as if saying she wanted to come with. Reena gave her a small smile.
"You can't swim, Athen," Reena said with a sad smile. "Return to the castle and keep Link from jumping out of his skin, alright?"
Reena laughed as Athen nodded as if to know what Reena was saying. She gave Athen a final pat and got into the water. The cold water bit at her, but Reena barely noticed and didn't stop until she reached the fortress of the Gerudo Pirates. She pulled herself up onto the ledge and walked to the gate. She looked behind her at the water. Odd. Usually they had boats patrolling the water. Reena shrugged and looked at the gate. How to get in… She smirked. She had magic, did she not? Reena touched the gate and it disappeared. As soon as she stepped inside, it appeared again and Reena walked forward. Instantly she was surrounded by pirates.
"What is your business here, Hylian?" a pirate snapped.
"I'm here to see Nabooru," Reena answered. "Tell her Reena is here."
"Will she want to see you?"
"Yes," Reena answered.
"Get Nabooru and Aveil," the pirate told another. The Gerudo nodded and ran off. Reena wondered if Aveil would be very happy to see her here. Reena had gotten some very nice pieces from Salderin. Well, the pirate leader would give Reena the answer soon. Her eyes washed over the fortress and saw many of the Gerudo from Hyrule. They all looked at her, wondering if it was really her. A hoarse laugh went out and Reena looked ahead to see Nabooru and Aveil coming towards her.
"Lost your touch, Reena?" Aveil asked. "Not surprising in the least."
"No, I wasn't sure if I'd be mauled if I snuck in," Reena explained. "After all, I have been absent for some time."
"Some time?" Nabooru asked, crossing her arms.
"We should throw you in the dungeons for that comment," Aveil said, eyeing her.
"I dunno, I've got some things that might make you take that thought back," Reena said with a smirk.
"You're still at it, eh?" Nabooru asked with approval. Aveil gave a brisk nod at the guards and they left the three. Reena walked with Aveil and Nabooru to Aveil's room. They all sat down and Reena pulled the wet pack from her back. She wrung her hair out on the floor as Nabooru and Aveil examined the objects.
"Not bad," Nabooru muttered. "Where did they come from?"
"Salderin," Reena told them. A smirk came to her face at the thought of her visit there with Link. "But you need to tell me what happened. Did you all get out okay?"
Nabooru nodded as Aveil kept taking things from the pack. "Yes. We tried to take the fortress back, but it didn't work. But we will."
"How long has Ganondorf been there?" Reena asked.
"Four days," Nabooru answered.
"Four days?" Reena asked, shocked that Ganondorf had done so much in such short time. She drew her knees up, sitting there for a moment. A thud sounded as she hit her head against her knee. "Holiday, yeah right! We knew something like this would happen."
"Stop talking to yourself," Nabooru said, eyeing her. "Holiday? What holiday?"
"It wasn't a holiday," Reena sighed. She explained about the plague and how the King and Queen had told them to take a holiday. A smirk came to her lips when she came to the Stalfos and how they were warmly welcomed. Nabooru and Aveil smiled as she told them about her lifting from the castle right under the prince's nose. "And that's what happened. Yeah, some holiday. Link and I knew it was going to happen. So it was no surprise in the least."
"Well, you two have been busy," Aveil said.
Reena nodded. "I can't stay long at all. Link needs to learn about Ganondorf before he learns the hard way. Which would be actually amusing, but he'd kill me afterwards."
"Well, at least all of the Gerudo hasn't left you," Nabooru muttered. She picked one of the pieces. "Stealing is definitely still one of your strong points."
Reena smirked and stood. Nabooru and Aveil did too and Reena saw Nabooru finger her hilts apprehensively.
"I think I can spare a little longer," Reena said, reading Nabooru's thoughts.
"Let's see how rusty you've gotten," Nabooru answered as the two headed for the fighting arena. Many Gerudo passing them gave Reena odd looks. Those who knew her stiffened and gave both a bow. Reena smiled, remembering those days. She had to say that she didn't miss the protocol that much. They entered through the door and both pulled their swords out. Reena smirked, ready to show Nabooru some of the new tricks she had learned.
*astrix astrix astrix*
"Link, Reena's back," Lera said, poking her head into the study.
Link's head shot up from the parchment on the book in his lap. He closed his eyes for a moment in relief, scribbling a few more lines on the letter. He folded the letter, slipping it into an envelope. Lera eyed him as he slipped something else into it and sealed the envelope. He quickly wrote a name on the letter and pocketed it.
"About bloody time," Link muttered, getting up from his chair. He tightened his drawstring pants, walking up next to Lera. "Where is she?"
"Her room," Lera answered as they made their way there. "She said there's urgent news that will bemuse you and everyone else in Hyrule."
"Great," Link sighed, his bare feet cringing at the cold stone floor. "I wonder if she decided to visit every domain again."
"Knowing Reena, probably," Lera said, giving him a smirk. "I mean, I would if I had a holiday from you."
"Thanks," Link said, messing her hair up. She glared and quickly fixed it, hitting him hard on the arm. "Does everyone seem to hate me?"
"Yes," Lera answered simply.
"Well, I'm glad I have a purpose," Link said, rolling his eyes. They came to Reena's room and Lera and Link looked at each other, nearly bursting out with laughter.
She had her knees under her chin and was fast asleep. Link slowly walked in and shook her. Out of habit, he jumped back as she hit at the air. Reena lifted her head and was soon wide awake.
"Well, you took your time," Link said, crossing his arms.
"We've got problems," Reena said. "Lera, do you want to hear now or-"
"Now," Lera answered, sitting down at Reena's desk chair.
Reena looked at them both for a long moment. "Link, our job just got a whole lot more difficult."
"How?" Lera demanded.
"Ganondorf has taken over Gerudo Fortress," Reena told them. Silence swept over the room. Link leaned against the wall, trying to fight the shock coming over him. "He took it only four days ago."
"What about the Gerudo?" Lera asked instantly.
"None were killed or hurt," Reena assured. "They all got out and are in Termina."
"You went there I take it," Link said.
Reena nodded. "That's why I was gone for two weeks. Link, with Ganondorf so close-"
"We'll be the ones attacking," Link finished, running a hand over his face. "Well, since our holiday went so well, I'm ready."
"Oh, shut up!" Lera snapped. "I've heard enough, alright?"
Link smirked at her. "Were you able to look inside the fortress?"
"Yes, I had tea with Ganondorf," Reena said, rolling her eyes. "No, but I was able to find out what was going on inside."
"How?" Lera asked with interest.
"I'll show you sometime," Reena said. "Right now, I'm worried about Ganondorf taking over and killing everyone."
"Do you know what his army consists of?" Link asked.
Reena shook her head. "No, but his fortress is guarded by way too many Lizalfos."
Link let a small smile come to his face. "Alright, we'll tell the King and Queen tomorrow. Midnight is not the time to tell them. If Ganondorf attacks tonight, we can blame it all on me."
"Yes, I finally get to blame something on you!" Lera said excitedly. Reena smirked.
"Well, as awake as you look," Link said, eyeing Reena, "I think it's best if you go to sleep. You too, Lera."
"Yes, dad," Lera said, rolling her eyes and leaving. "I know why you two want me to leave…"
"Lera," Reena said pleasantly as Lera walked out the door. "I hate you."
"Love you too," Lera called back, her footsteps fading. Link glared after her, standing.
"Did you have any problems getting back?" he asked.
"No, none," Reena assured. "There was the Iron Knuckle incident but-"
"What?" Link exclaimed.
"I'm joking, Link," Reena said, smirking. Link glared daggers at her and walked for the door.
"Good night," he said, shaking his head.
"Yeah, see you in the morning when the end of the world starts."
"Literally," Link said, walking two doors down to his room. He saw light coming from his doorway and he walked faster, perplexed. He hadn't lit a candle, had he? Link walked into his room and froze.
On his bed was the bow he had visited nearly everyday in Salderin. He went to his bed, picking it up with trembling fingers. Slowly he extracted the piece of art from its case, running his hand over the smooth wood. The intricate designs of vines seemed to come alive with his touch.
"Happy twentieth birthday, Stalker," Reena said quietly behind him. Link turned around to see her leaning against the doorframe, a smile on her face.
"How'd you…"
"Link, please! It was obvious how you swooned over the thing! And well, you're bow is broken now and this one will serve you much better in battle. You'll have plenty of time to get used to it while going against Ganondorf."
Link smiled at her, returning his attention to the art in front of him. He suddenly frowned, eyeing Reena. "You stole this, didn't you?"
Reena sighed, "No, I didn't. I knew you'd return it like your good hero self and then everything would be fruitless. I bought that. And let me tell you how painful it was to do so when I could have so easily just lifted it!"
Link smiled at Reena putting the bow down. He went over to Reena and put his arms around her. She laughed, hugging him back.
"Thanks, Reena," he said as they drew away.
Reena put a hand on his shoulder. "You deserve it. After all you've gone through I doubt you've received anything in years. It's got a charm on it so it won't break. Even after years of use."
Link looked back at the bow. "Good, now I'm not scared to use it and break it like my old one."
Reena smiled. "Well, you don't have to worry about that now. I… wish I would have thought about putting it on your old bow. Then it wouldn't have broken."
"Are you telling me that you feel guilty… even after getting me something like this?" Link asked, astounded.
Reena rubbed the back of her neck and shrugged. "It was your first bow. At least I think it was."
Link suddenly grew silent and sat on his bed, holding his new bow in his lap. He ran his hands over the smooth wood and Reena knew she had said the wrong thing. She bit her lip, wishing she had taken it back. At times, she would say something and Link would get like this. Reena sat down next to him, crossing her legs.
"Link," Reena said quietly, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"
"No, don't be," Link said quickly. "It's nothing."
They sat in silence for what seemed like an eternity. A sigh came from Link and he turned to Reena.
"You deserve to know," he said, his eyes falling when hers met his.
"If you don't want to Link, I'm not-"
"No, it's not fair," Link said, shaking his head. "I guess what Impa says is true. I am a mystery to a lot of people. Even my best friend doesn't know anything about my past. I'm surprised she never asked."
"She didn't want to make him remember something he didn't want to," Reena said quietly.
Link gave her a flicker of a smile. "Maybe it's time I did."
Reena searched his eyes. She slowly nodded. Link slid back, leaning against the headboard. Reena did the same, sitting next to him as he pulled his knees up.
"I guess… it all began with the day I was born," Link said, his mind slipping into the past. "My father's name was Teris and my mother's name was Ryin. From the beginning, Ganondorf knew who would bear the Triforce pieces. After I was born, I was brought to the Royal Family because a dream had told them too. As soon as Impa saw me, she knew that I was the carrier of the Triforce of Courage. When Princess Zelda was born, Impa knew she would be the carrier of the Triforce of Wisdom. For five years, my life in Kakariko Village was as normal as everyone else's. We had a horse that wouldn't care what you'd do to him. My friends and I would ride the poor thing everyday."
Link paused, his memories as clear as if they were from only yesterday. He could see his friends and him racing to the large tree in the front of the village. The dares to go into the graveyard and knock on Dampe's door still held their anxiety.
"Then, he came," Link said, his voice growing cold. "I was outside with my dad. At five, I had received my first bow. It was more like a bent twig with a piece of twin. But to me, it was the greatest thing I had ever received. My dad and I were behind the house when screaming erupted. We saw smoke rise not far from our home. I followed my dad who was running inside. An arrow stopped him in his tracks. His last words to me were to run and get my mom out of Kakariko Village."
"I ran inside to find my mom surrounded by Stalfos. She was hit, how badly I didn't know. We took our horse and fled to Kokiri Forest. There we were given shelter and treated too. But my mom wasn't treated soon enough. She died in my arms."
Link didn't look at Reena. He knew he wouldn't be able to continue if he did. Everything was coming back. Before him he saw his parents die all over again.
"When I returned to Kakariko Village when I was nine, I discovered all my friends and their families had been killed. No one I knew was left alive. Everyone, except me had been killed. Ganondorf attacked Kokiri Forest and tried to kill my family there too."
Link stared ahead, determined to look through the wall. He winced as a soft hand was laid on his shoulder. His eyes met Reena's and he saw horror. She looked beyond words, not able to find anything to comfort his trials.
"That's why I was so reluctant to let you come with me Reena," Link breathed. "It's because everyone that I've held dear to me has been killed. That's why I made myself promise not to let anyone come with me."
"I haven't died yet," Reena said gently. "And with Ganondorf now showing his face, we can get rid of him so that you won't be tormented anymore."
Link only shook his head. "I think I've been cursed for life, Reena. You did nearly die. In Gerudo Fortress."
"Nearly, but I didn't," Reena pointed out. "And the Royal Family wasn't hurt when the castle was taken."
"Yes," Link agreed. "Only because Ganondorf doesn't know that the King and Queen are my adoptive parents. They still could have been though."
"And Lera your sister," Reena said. "He might know about me."
Link let a small smile come to his face. "He might have. You… you should get some rest. I… have a feeling we might be leaving tomorrow."
Reena nodded. She stood, Link doing the same. She walked around to him and put her arms around him. He held her close and they stood there for what seemed like an eternity. Reena could feel him trembling slightly and she felt her heart fall even farther.
Finally they pulled away and Reena left his room. Link watched her leave and sat on his bed again, looking ahead of him. A weight had lifted off his shoulders as he had revealed his past. However, he felt as if another had been placed. Link sighed and after putting the magnificent bow away, lying down on his bed and fell asleep.
*astrix astrix astrix*
The sun beat down on Reena as she lay in the small courtyard. Last night ran through her head still. Never had she dreamed Link's past would be so dark. However, everything was now coming into place. His reactions, his passionate search for Princess Zelda, his hate for Ganondorf, his constant worry, his outstanding resilience. It all made sense now.
Above her, the blue sky contradicted the storm in her mind. She closed her eyes, blocking it from her eyes. A sigh came from her and she rolled on her stomach, plucking at the grass absentmindedly. Anger began to pulse through her. Ganondorf had messed with the wrong person. The wrong people. He wouldn't live to see the new year. Especially with his fortress located.
A flash went off and Reena jumped. She looked over her shoulder and let out a laugh.
"There's gotta be a less startling way to approach someone," she commented, returning to picking the flower in front of her. "You've still got to teach me that."
"Later," Impa said hastily. "You need to come with me to the study."
Reena rolled her eyes, picking herself up. Impa wasn't even going to tell her why. Reluctantly she followed the Sheikah past the guards who looked at Reena puzzled. In silence they went to the study and Reena smirked at seeing Link in his chair reading a book. Reena took her familiar chair next to him, sitting on one leg. Link eyed her.
"What did you do now?" he asked, putting his book down slightly.
"Good question," Reena muttered, resting her chin in her hand. She laughed as he returned to the book.
"Quiet you," he said. "This is the only time I can read."
"I didn't know you could," Reena said thoughtfully. "So, why are we here?"
"I didn't know we supposed to be here," Link said. "Is there a conference commencing here?"
"Yes," Reena told him, cracking her knuckles. It wasn't long before King Jerold, Queen Lenaya, Lera, and Impa entered the room. Impa motioned for the Royal Family to sit down and Link put his book down, sitting up straighter. Impa surveyed the group before taking a deep breath.
"Either I'm staying or getting kicked out," Link said.
"Stay, I'm going to need your help no doubt," Impa said. Link eyed her. What was she going to need his help for?
"So… why are we all here?" Lera asked. Reena smirked, seeing the impatience on her face. The sword on her back told Reena that Lera had been ready to spar against her instructor.
"There's something that needs to be made known now that Ganondorf has infiltrated a base so close to us," Impa explained. "I have known about the matter I'm about to reveal for some time. However, to keep her safe I didn't say anything to anyone."
"Alright… meaning?" Reena asked, feeling as if they were going nowhere.
"As you all know, Princess Zelda disappeared at five years of age," Impa said. "The same year you parents died, Link."
He nodded, waiting for her to continue. Impa looked at him for a long moment before continuing.
"After that she was never seen again," Impa said. "Until now."
Everyone stared at Impa in confusion. Now? Where was she? How had she found her?
"Well… are you going to tell us where she is?" Reena demanded. "We need to get her to the castle and make sure she's… why are you looking at me like that?"
"Reena, the necklace your mother gave you, do you have it?" Impa asked.
"I've never taken it off," Reena answered. "But what does that have to do with anything?"
"Reena, did your mother ever tell you anything about it?" Impa asked quietly.
"To keep it safe," Reena said blandly. "Wow that was amazing, I'm glad we took five minutes on that."
"Reena, let me see it," Impa said. Reena eyed her but slowly nodded. She grabbed the charm on the chain around her neck, pulling it out. Everyone froze and Impa nodded. "Yes… it is true."
"What is true?" Reena demanded. "Why are you all staring at me?"
"Link, take yours out," Impa instructed. Link in a dazed motion, took out the Triforce of Courage. As soon as he did, light began to glow from it. Reena's charm did so too. The Triforce of Wisdom was answering the Triforce of Courage.
"Reena, the charm that you were given by your mother was the Triforce of Wisdom. Queen Lenaya gave that to you when you were born," Impa said quietly.
Reena stared at Impa in disbelief. Silence streamed over the room.
"Are… are you trying to say that I'm… I'm… the princess?" Reena asked, looking at her in disbelief. "Y-you've got the wrong girl! I-I'm a Gerudo! I was raised as a Gerudo!"
"You were found at five years old, weren't you?" Impa asked quietly. Reena slowly nodded. "Princess Zelda went missing at five years old."
"So it was a coincidence! Just because a triangle lights up around my neck doesn't mean I'm some princess!" Reena exclaimed, panic in her voice.
"Reena… here," Impa said gently, walking over to Reena. She put Reena's hand over the Triforce piece and a flash of light blinded everyone. When it disappeared, Reena was transformed.
A long, elegant white dress hung on her figure. A sash was around her waist, a panel hanging down in the center of the dress. The Hylian crest was upon it. White gloves rose nearly to her shoulders and small Triforces hung from her ears. The Triforce of Wisdom itself was on a ribbon around her neck and a tiara rested on her head. Reena looked at her hands and at the dress on her, feeling herself trembling slightly.
"You are Princess Zelda," Impa said. "You are the future Queen of Hyrule."
Reena slowly sunk back into her chair, her hands resting limply on her lap. She, Reena, the wanderer, who helped Link, the Gerudo, was the Princess? Her eyes rested on Link. His look was… She didn't know what his expression was. He seemed shocked, awed, relived, and… sad all at the same time. She slowly turned her head to see Queen Lenaya crying, King Jerold holding her in his arms, looking at Reena with joy she had never seen before. Finally, Reena rested her eyes on Lera. Shock and happiness were in her eyes.
Reena abruptly stood and hurried out of the room. Lera and Link jumped to their feet. Link followed after her, Lera after him. Impa suddenly put a hand on Lera's shoulder, stopping her.
"Let him go," Impa said. "He knows her best."
*astrix astrix astrix*
"Reena," Link called gently. He approached her slowly, still trying to get his own thoughts in order. She sat on the steps in the small courtyard, her chin resting in her cupped hands. Her eyes came from the ground, meeting his.
"I remember this place now," She said. "I came here everyday as a kid."
Link nodded, sitting down next to her. Reena sighed and silence passed between the two.
"Tell me, how does it feel to be looking for the princess your whole life when she was at your side the whole time?" Reena asked, giving him a sideways glance.
"Um…I feel pretty stupid," Link answered. "You'd think I would have noticed. Let me tell you… this is not what I was expecting."
"You? What about me?" Reena exclaimed. "Here I've been raised as a Gerudo and next thing I know, I'm a lost princess!"
Reena hit her head against her drawn up knees, trying to think straight. The moment she had been transformed, it was as if a door had been opened in her mind. She could hear Lera's crying as a baby that kept her up at night. She remembered Impa's gentle voice that lulled her to sleep. She remembered…everything.
A shiver ran through Reena as these vivid scenes flashed in front of her. It was uncanny how she was remembering all these things. She almost wished that she couldn't. She took a deep breath and looked at Link.
"And you didn't fail," she said.
"…Er…what?" he asked.
"Well, I'm not dead, am I?" Reena asked. "You found me so you didn't fail. Stop being thick just once in your life. Especially now."
Link couldn't help but smile. She may be the princess, but she was still Reena. He was puzzled to see her smiling. Smiling much rather like an idiot.
"What?" he asked with a quiet laugh.
"Talk about sweet revenge," Reena said, giving him a sideways glance. "Not only am I alive, but you'll get to kill Ganondorf also. Not to mention he'll wet himself when he does realize I'm alive and finds out that I have these powers. He's not going to have a chance, you realize that?"
"Uh, don't underestimate him too much," Link said. "I don't want both of us dying and all of this was for nothing."
"Well, as long as I don't die, it's all okay," Reena pointed out with a shrug.
"Naturally," Link said, rolling his eyes. He looked at her long and hard. "Do you think you're ready to go against him?"
"Are you?" Reena asked.
"You know the answer to that question," Link said.
"Then you know the answer to yours," Reena answered. Link gave her a half smile. A laugh came from him as a light flashed and Reena was instantly in her old clothing. Silence passed between them and a realization came over Reena, "I'm…going to rule…aren't I?"
Link froze. Yes, she was going to rule. Their travels were…over. Just memories…
"Yes," Link said quietly. "You're more than ready. I know you'll make an amazing queen."
"You think?" she asked, looking at him.
"I know," he answered.
"And… our travels?" Reena asked.
"I… you won't be able to come with me anymore. Link said, swallowing hard. "After this final one, you will stay here."
"But, I can't stay here!" Reena suddenly cried. "Link, you know who I am! I need to travel! If I stay-"
Link took her hands in his. "Reena, listen to me. It's okay to be scared and don't try and tell me your not. You'll be amazing and if you ever need anything, just call me, alright?"
Reena looked at him pleadingly. She didn't want to do this. She didn't want to give up her life. Link only gave her a small smile. It almost seemed…forced.
"Don't worry," Link said gently. He stood and left the courtyard, leaving Reena to get lost in her thoughts.
*astrix astrix astrix*
Link sat on the window sill of his room, looking out. He gently pushed it open, allowing the gently breeze in. He pulled his knees up under his chin, wrapping his arms around them. Blackness took over as he closed his eyes. Scenes flashed before him of what his life could have been like.
In his mind he was back at home, helping with the stable chores, not having a single care. In his mind the title of the Hero of Time rested on someone else's shoulders. Then maybe he would've had a normal life. Then he'd be able to tell Reena…
Link rested his head on his knees. He was dreaming of a life that didn't exist. That didn't belong to him. That never would. He would remain the Hero of Time. She… she would become the Queen of Hyrule.
"She was meant to be queen," Link whispered. "You were meant to aid her when she called. To keep her safe. Look what's happened to the others. Do you want her dead?"
Link hugged his knees even tighter. He could never tell her. He would never tell her. The Hero of Time was to never know love.
"Too late for that," he breathed.
Link shut his eyes tightly, a tear slowly tricking down his cheek. Nearly everyone he had ever loved, Ganondorf had stolen from him. Reena would not be stolen. She needed to become Queen of Hyrule. He needed to walk out of her life.
OH MY GOD! REENA IS ZELDA? WHO COULD HAVE POSSIBLY SEEN THIS COMING? What? Everyone who paying attention for the past 10 chapters? Oh. Well the. Obviously I am a horrible foreshadower. Sorry guys. Uh, as promised, Radius Flame has my permission to say "I TOLD YOU SO" or "I KNEW IT" or something along those lines. Anyone else that saw this coming may leave a review saying so. Also to tell me what I did wrong and how you liked today's chapter. By the way! Last chapter got TWO WHOLE REVIEWS! YAY! I'm on a roll! I think thats a new record :) As you can see, when you review it makes me happy. So you should do it more often. For those of you who are worried that, now that we've found Zelda and Reena's true identity, that my story is now over. That's not true! Don't forget we still have the big Ganondorf fight coming up next chapter! Lots of interesting things then, so hold on tight! And see you next chapter!