Chapter edited on 4/22/15

Chapter 21: The Feeling of Love

When I felt myself waking up, I felt warm arms hold me close to their body, holding me close to them. I heard hooves hit the ground, which means whoever was carrying me was riding a horse. A groan escaped my lips as I heard the horse come to a stop. I opened my eyes slowly, as I saw a familiar face staring down at me, smiling.

"Link..." I whispered his name.

He chuckles, "Hey sleepyhead," He said sweetly. "How do you feel?"

He helps me sit up as I realized we were out in the middle of Hyrule Fields, riding on Epona's back.

"Really sore, but I'll live." I responded. "I'll be fine, but I'm not sure how much damage that thing did to me."

Link nods, as we continued to ride to somewhere, probably back to the village so Renando can check me out. But I had to ask Link one question before we reached the village. I really wondered what happened to that creature that tried to kidnap me.

"What happened to that..."

I didn't get to finish my sentence once I saw him give me a look of...sadness? Why?

"I knocked him off the bridge and he fell to his death, at least I think he did. I couldn't tell once I couldn't see him."

I frown, "Oh..."

We didn't like to end up killing people for what they've done, but Link didn't have a choice but to knock him off to save me. I leaned my head against his shoulder as his grip tightens around me.

The thing was, I felt safe when I was around Link. I knew he would be there for me, and I would be there for him.

My eyes close slowly at the thought as I fell asleep against his shoulder.

When I woke up once more, I heard voices talking as I sat up. I was in the same room I woke up in before. I rubbed my sore forehead as I tried to listen to the voices I were hearing.

"You want me to keep her here? You know she won't like that idea." A familiar voice said.

"I know, but she's way too injured to head up to Death Mountain." Another voice said.

It hit me that it was Link and Renado speaking to each other.

Did Link just say that I had to stay here? I can't stay here! The Gorons in Death Mountain need help! I've got to go and help them! I slid my feet out of the bed before I froze in one spot.

I didn't feel any pain...I..didn't feel any sort of pain...

I held my leg out and moved it around. It didn't hurt when I moved it. How is that possible?

I checked the wound that was left on my hip as I pulled off the bandages. My eyes widen in surprise.

My wound was completely gone, leaving only a red sore there, but it didn't seem to hurt much. Actually, it didn't hurt at all! How is this possible!?

This can't be true, I never healed this fast before. Not even the medicine here could have done this, unless it a fairy were to heal me. But Link and I already the last of the fairies we had with us since we collected the Fused Shadow in Faron Woods.

"Holy Warrior..." I mumbled. "Holy means divine, which means that I must heal like a god or something, but what did that woman mean by that? Me being a Holy Warrior?"

No matter, I can think about that later. So, I got off the bed and rushed to the door. I reached for the doorknob as I opened it, seeing the two standing there.

They glanced at me as we were silent. Maybe after a couple of minutes I spoke up, "I can't stay here."

Link took a step toward me. "You were listening the whole time?" He asked.

I shrugged. "You two were talking a bit louder than you thought you were. You sort of woke me up." But my face went to a serious look. "But you can't stop me from heading up to Death Mountain. I want to help them Link." I said.

Renado then left us alone, leaving us to talk to each other. I could image Midna giggling at me or something.

"But you're injured!" He exclaimed. "You should let me take care of this. Besides, I can't let you get hurt again like before."

I smirked, showing my leg to him as he noticed it only left a red sore. Even my hip was feeling fine that I had to show him that I could run without pain.

"How?" He questioned, blinking in confusion. "How is that possible? You were injured badly and now you're fully healed? I'm so confused."

"I'm confused too, but I think it has to do from what we were told from those Light Spirits. I'm not sure though." I said, shaking my head slightly. "So, can I go to Death Mountain with you, Link?"

His eyes stared into mine for a moment before a sigh passed his lips. "Alright, you can come." He said, shaking his head. "But don't try to risk your life again, or I'll be forced to keep you here."

I nod slowly. "Thanks for trusting me again Link."

"Trusting? I've always trusted you."

I blushed, looking away. This warm feeling went through my body as I felt butterflies in my stomach. What was this feeling? I've never felt like this before, and apparently it happens whenever I was around Link. Whatever it was, it's been bugging me...

Is it...love?

I should talk to Midna, she thinks that's what's wrong with me lately, but I can't be sure, not yet. Besides, I don't want to break Link's heart if something goes wrong. I don't want to lose a good friend like him, because besides my grandmother and the people of this village...Link is one of the people that are important to me.