A Job Well Done

by The Ballad Of The Goddess

Calamity Ganon has been defeated. This means the destinies of Link and his fellow champions have been fulfilled, and it's time to say goodbye. This is what Mipha, Daruk, Urbosa, and Revali have to say to their friend in their final moments.

1. Mipha

Link! You're here! And you defeated Calamity Ganon. You've done wonderfully. Hyrule is restored to its former glory. It's only a shame I'll never get to see it. Is my father well? And Sidon, of course.

My little brother is all grown up, now, and all alone. He has you now, I'm thankful for that. If you ever stop by the domain, please tell everyone that I miss them dearly, and make sure they understand that I would do it all again in a heartbeat. I don't mind this destiny, as long as they're alright. As long as you're alright.

Did anyone ever tell you why that Zora armour fits you so well? Of course, they did. Sidon must have explained it by now, and I'm sure the princess knew as well. Everyone knew! Everyone except for you. Part of me wishes that I had told you long ago, although I know I never would have found the strength to do so. Things would have been so different had I been a little braver. And I'm not entirely sure I would have chosen that path, had I known the outcome.

Even so, please disregard what Sidon has told you. I want you to hear it from me.

I can remember clearly the day I first met you. Even then, I wanted to assist you in any way I could. You were so kind, so full of life, and I suppose it amazed me. When I look at you now, I can hardly recognize the child that I encountered, all those years ago. You are quieter now. Sadder, somehow. Why must you carry the burden of the world on your shoulders when there are so many that only wish to ease your pain? It isn't easy, I know.

When I look into your eyes, I see the kindness that I always knew. I see the soul of my dearest friend. It took me far too long to realize it, but it was that soul that I fell in love with. I fell in love with you. And I will never stop loving you, no matter what. That is the only promise I have left to give, and I give it with all of my heart.

Please, don't say anything. I understand that this feeling may go unrequited, and I don't fault you for that. I only wish to keep the innocence of this moment until it fades away. It would break my heart to force you to tell me that it's all been for nothing. I want to leave this world knowing that I finally had a chance to tell you what I've always left unsaid.

I love you, Link. May we someday meet again.