I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while, I had massive writer's block for this chapter. Thank you to Moonlight Raven grave for the story idea that helped the writer's block. Thank you so, so, so much to HyruleHearts1123, savannahamminga, Moonlight Raven Grave, Link Fangirl01, and ThePredicate for reviewing. It really does get me right in the feels seeing your reviews and how my story effects you on such an emotional level. Boy are you guys in for it with the Bellum fights. *Laughs evilly whilst rubbing hands together* It will send you on such an emotional roller coaster.
Also, big change to the story, I was replaying Phantom Hourglass, and I re watched the end cut scene. It turns out Link has greenish eyes. So that's been changed. If you catch any brown eyes in earlier chapters, please tell me and I will fix that.
Now that my massive writer's block is over, let's get on to the story.
After a few more days of hanging out in bed playing card games, Link was finally gotten over the flu he had been fighting. His son was still sick and still had a slight fever, but they would be able to leave the island without problem. Once Linebeck was sure Link was well enough to be left on his own, he made his way back out into the cold. His fingers gripped at his coat, trying to hold in all its warmth. After a long trudge through the snowy wasteland, he found himself back at the ice temple. He grabbed Link's bag, jacket and overcoat that he threw off in an attempt to warm up his freezing child. They were frozen stiff at this point, but the sailor pried the icy bag open to make sure the metal was still in the bag. Fortunately, it was still in his bag and he trekked back through the tundra. A surge of warmth enveloped him as he entered his room.
Linebeck laid the frozen articles by the fireplace to warm up. He peeled his jacket off him and decided to warm up before they took off for the Isle of the Dead and Isle of Ruins. The names of the islands really didn't sit well with the captain, but they needed to go there. Linebeck glanced back to his sleeping child. Link rolled back over and muttered some nonsense in his sleep. The sailor shook his head. Link and his crazy dreams. At least he wasn't having nightmares.
The sailor threw his jacket back on and ventured back out into the cold. The rope had practically frozen to the post. With a lot effort and prying, he managed to break the rope free from the post. Linebeck fired up the engine, it gave a wine or protest, but after a bit of persuading, the engine purred to life. A few minutes later and they had left the ice covered port. With a few sweeps of chalk, a funnel of water surrounded the ship and left them near Mercay Island. After a week of staying in port with a sick child, they needed to restock supplies, besides the longer they put off the Isle of the Dead, the better in Linebeck's opinion.
The boat pulled up into the docks of Mercay Island. The sailor tied the boat off and instructed the fairies to keep an eye on Link while he was gone. He ducked below deck to check on supplies. They were really low on most of their food supplies, but it was nothing a quick trip to the market couldn't fix. Once the shopping list was finished the captain made his way back to the deck. He nodded at Greg, the harbor store owner as he past the building and made his way to the market. After buying up what he needed, Linebeck walked back through the city to his ship.
Carefully, he put the supplies away and made his way back up to the steering wheel. He grabbed out the sea charts and slate on his way. Linebeck studied the sea chart and drew a weird combination of a Z and a triangle. His brow furrowed as he examined the map. Which one had the metal? The sailor pulled out his telescope and examined both the islands in the distance. The Isle of the Dead seemed to have a massive storm emanating from it. With Link still feeling under the weather, it was a bad idea to head to an island with bad weather. Isle of Ruins it is then. It took most of the day, but the boat slowly pulled into port. Linebeck tied the boat off and went to sleep.
Morning crept up on the father and son. Link rubbed his eyes and looked out the window.
"Which island are we at?" The boy asked as he yawned.
"Isle of Ruins." Linebeck groggily replied as he rubbed his eyes.
The captain reached out for the energetic kid as Link hopped out of bed. The young hero was quickly looking through his thawed bag to take inventory on his supplies.
"Hold on." the sailor said, capturing his son's attention, and placed a hand on his forehead, "You're still sick. You're staying in bed. I'll go look for the metal today. You just get some rest. I'll be back before sundown."
Link crossed his arms in protest as his green eyes glowered up at his father, "But I feel fine. Besides at least wait until I feel good enough to go with you. What if you encounter a boss monster?"
Linebeck rubbed his son's head before packing a bag full of supplies, "Don't worry. I'll be fine. I've done my fair share of fighting."
"But fighting people and fighting monsters are two different things." the blond protested.
"I'll go with Linebeck if that will make you feel better." Chimed Ciela as she floated between the two males.
The captain raised an eyebrow, "Really Sparkles? Didn't know that you cared? Glad to know that I've become such an inspiring Captain."
"Oh shush. I'm doing this for Link's well being, not for yours." retorted the fairy who was trying to hide a playful tone.
"Whatever you say Sparkles. Just keep telling yourself that you don't care, but we both know you do." Linebeck repeated with a smirk and smiled wider when he heard the fairy make a faux scoff.
Linebeck then turned towards the other two fairies, "You too keep an eye on Link. Make sure he stays in bed and doesn't leave the ship."
"Will do." Replied Leaf.
Neri added, "Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on Link."
Reluctantly, Link climbed back into bed. Once Linebeck was sure he had everything packed he rustled his son's hair before following the fairy out the door. They stepped off into the partially flooded island to begin their search.
Sure the sailor and fairy sometimes got on each other's nerves, that much was true. Linebeck hoped that they weren't going to be at each other's throats the whole time. Regardless of what was going to happen, things were certainly going to be interesting to say the least.