-hides under rock- Thanks to everyone who reviewed.
Spy of Influence: 50 chapters! Sweet Farore! I started this way back in the summer of last year I think. TT^TT 144,511 words…
Eptastic Girl: I feel sorry for Ganon, he got abandoned. Actually, scratch that, -laughs at him- He's a power-hungry murderous jerk who deserves it. Glad you did. –looks at Zant- I wouldn't do that again if I were you, she might get violent. –eyes Eptastic Girl's frying pan- very violent. Your cat has an awesome name. –removes her cat from her hair- Can't say the same for mine, they're more insane than I am. Hi Feather. –gives her a carrot- Where IS that pony? UMBRO! –waggles carrot in the hope he'll take the bait- HERE BOY!
Madlink007: -half crawls out from underneath the rubble and waves white flag- There is nothing I can say, other than I hope I can get out before he wakes up.
The Fire-Opal Rose: It works! You're welcome! He…he…bet no one saw THAT coming. –gets smashed into a hole by Madlink007's train car- Neither did I see this…-waves white flag- If I survive this then I will!
Flyer21: Yep! Right on! I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, little kids can be annoying. Was trying to write my ODAHG chapter while a five-year-old sat on my lap drawing on my Ipad which I was holding in one hand. Lucky! Most of the kids my age stay away when the little ankle-biters have their break. I can never get away in time, they always find me…TT^TT That's sweet, its always nice to see a teacher again.
Madlink007: … -is dead-
Gojira Geek: You never know, don't rule out the possibility just yet.
Link sat on the Child Rock, watching the children splash in the shadows. Silver was sitting on a blanket with Zelda and Iza on the bank. Ralis was playing with the children, his role as king momentarily forgotten. The hero sat there on the rocks, thinking over what the woman had said to him.
"I'm sorry, I'm so so sorry."
What had she been apologising about? And the way she had chanted it, as if it was all she could say. His thoughts wondered to Silver. If not for Zelda, she would've died. He hadn't been strong enough.
"Link?"
He turned to see Epona standing on the pier.
"Don't beat yourself up about what happened. Everything turned out all right in the end, look at Silver, shes fine."
Link shook his head.
"Do you want her to remember what happened? The Song of Healing, the pain, the monster. Its best if she never learns of what happened. I just wish you could forget as well."
Link hung his head. If he'd been a better friend, none of this would've happened.
"Link. I know you blame yourself, but you're still learning. There's a lot of things about yourself you have to learn. That power makes you special, and some people want that power. People close to you will get hurt, but if you stay away, then they'll hurt even more. Haven't you learnt anything other this past year?"
Link didn't move.
"What that woman said to you, did she apologise?"
Link's head snapped to the mare.
"I thought so. She's a lot like you, you know. Beating herself up over things she had no control over, blaming herself for every little thing that happened. Maybe it's a courage thing…"
Link shrugged, not quite understanding.
"Anyways, why don't you go play with the children? Keep that face and next thing you know it'll be pouring with rain."
He chuckled, the mare always knew how to cheer him up. Taking off his tunic, he dove into the water, surfacing behind Ilia and kicking water at her, drenching her completely.
"WHY YOU LITTLE-!"
The mare smiled, he was such a puppy at times.
In a dark cave, hidden in the bowels of the hyrule, a woman donning a cloak made of shadows swiped her hand across a black crystal, shattering the image of Link playing with the children.
"That meddling little princess, how dare she interefere. My poor parasite, she murdered my poor sweet parasite."
"My Lady, maybe it is time we strike, eradicate the goddesses' precious little guardians now." A hoarse rasping voice said, hidden in the shadows.
"No you fool, if we did that then those stupid goddesses would just reincarnate them. No, to eradicate them for good, we need to weaken them, break their puny spirits and draw the power from them. But…at lease now we know the holders of the triforce, and look, it seems we have a goddess and a grey as well. Things just got a little bit easier."
"But My Lady, will that not increase their power."
"Oh no, don't you know the old saying, a lone wolf is a dead wolf. Combined it is all powerful, but on its own, it's weaker even than you."
"thanks…"
"Soon, our new world will be forged, a world of fire and ice and darkness."
A few days later found Epona hitched up to the wagon ready to leave.
"Bye Ralis! Be good!" Ilia said, hugging him.
"See ya, next time you might even be taller than Malo." Talo jeered.
"Yes, and next time I might not order my guards to throw you to the piranhas."
"Piranhas?" Talo whimpered.
Ralis chuckled. Talo was easily the most guliable.
Colin waved goodbye.
"I'm sorry I haven't visited as often as I should. Hopefully, with no more evil kings trying to take over the world, I'll be able to visit more." Zelda said.
"Thank-you."
Now Ralis stood in front of Beth.
"Bye…" she said, blushing ever so slightly.
"Good bye, it was nice to see you again." He replied.
There was an awkward silence before Ralis moved to the last guests, Link and Silver.
"Bye, thanks for everything. The zoras are forever in your debt."
Link smiled and nodded. He held out his hand and dropped something in Ralis's palm. He closed the zora's hand and smiled. Silver barked and wagged her tail, jumping up to lick his head fin.
They all piled into the wagon, Link perched on Epona, with Silver sitting at the front of the wagon. They all waved as Epona and Zoran trotted out into North Hyrule Field.
Once they were out of sight, Ralis opened his hand. The earring he had given Link lay in the palm of his hand. Only, he realised Link had changed it. His curved coral earring was joined by two others with the open side facing out. In the centre of the curves where little gems from the goron mines. These was mounted on a circular piece of wood engraved with wavy symbols. The entire thing was strung on a pale white string. Ralis smiled and tied the string round his neck. The pendant had materials from all over Hyrule, Link had gone to a lot of trouble to make it and it made the king feel very special.
Epona stopped by Hyrule Town's gates.
"Are you sure you don't want to come in?" She asked.
Link shook his head. The children's parents would be worried. He'd visit another time.
"Ok, well stay safe. Bye!"
And with a wave, the princess wheeled Zoran around.
"BYE EPONA!" he whinnied as he cantered away into the town.
The mare snorted.
"Can't he take a hint?"
"Aw, don't be like that Epona, he likes you." Silver said, chuckling.
"He's an idiot." She said, ever so tactfully.
"That's what makes him so adorable." Silver retorted.
"Shut up!" The mare snapped, picking up a canter.
Both Silver and Link burst out laughing.
"Don't you start Link or I'll throw you."
He shut up.
As the sun was setting, Epona trotted across the bridge taking them to Ordona Province, home at last.
-Clarky's spirit rises from her rubble grave- Short wrap up chapter. Thought I'd end it there and start a whole new plot chapter next time. Yeah, Chapter 50 isn't amazing but its Chapter 50. Shame I'm not alive to witness it because of someone. –glares at Hulk-Link who is holding a lorry over his head to throw and Madlink007 who is commanding him- So yeah, keep reviewing and see you later! TT^TT
