At first she only shifted, mentally trying to determine whether the sound was real or a dream. Opening her eyes though, she realized Link was gone. As much as sleep wanted to retake her, she didn't allow it. Instead she rose from the chair, stretching her arms as she approached the door. She'd first suspected he'd gone to the bathroom, but peeking around the corner, she noticed the door was open. She looked to the kitchen then, but it was empty. The entrance was locked, and when she saw no sign of him she stood there, confused for a moment. Up until she heard the soft closing of a door upstairs.
So she began that way, sleepily dragging herself up the stairs. She'd then assumed that he'd gone to Zelda's room, but when she got to it she realized the door was locked. The blonde continued down the hall, looking to the bathroom and pausing. For a moment she figured he'd gone in there, but something about it didn't seem right. It just seemed like an odd thing, to suddenly wake up and take a bath in the middle of the night… She was drawn to the upstairs entrance, and though the entire reason for her remaining in the academy was to not be out at night, she couldn't help it. Curiosity, worry, and suspicion brought her into the moonlight…
She didn't venture far at first, only looking around to see if there's was any sign of Link. She'd honestly expected to see nothing, but wasn't exactly surprised she did. Hurrying up toward the goddess statue with his sword strapped to his back, was Link.
Tya started after him, ice blue gaze remaining locked solely on him as to not lose him. She followed at a safe distance, using her quiet steps to her advantage. He turned before the Statue, heading in a direction Tya had never really noticed. It had always been there, but until then she'd thought nothing of it. The familiar squeals of a remlit grabbed her attention, and she sped up, pretty much sprinting after him only to find the angered animal leaping at him.
The hilt of his sword was used to hit it's stomach, and he tossed it to the ground. It wasn't dead, but it was effectively incapacitated. At least for the moment… While she knew those things had a temper when night fell, she couldn't help but hate the thought of it being in pain… Picking it up to check on it would have been a death wish though.
The ledge that separated her from Link and the remlit got a bit of hesitation out of her, but she took a breath then threw herself over. Luckily sure made it, but not without scraping up her hands and knees. Her pursuit continued, taking her through obstacles she was certainly in no shape for. Despite wanting to just turn back and hope Link didn't die, she proceeded to follow until they came to the back of the goddess statue. She watched as Link entered though a door she had never seen… Then again, she'd never seen the back of the goddess statue like this. Only briefly when flying.
Her curiosity spiked, and she rushed to follow as if the door was going to close before she got in. She slowed, studying everything carefully as she came into a large circular room. Her examination was halted though, by the sound of someone speaking to Link.
Behind an inhuman figure sat a sword, sealed in a pedestal. Tya watched in amazement, taking to one of the pillars before her to hide her from view.
"The one chosen by my creator. I have been waiting for you… you will play a role in a great destiny… According to your social customs, I am to provide you with my personal designation. Fi is the name I was given.
I must aid you in fulfilling the great destiny that is your burden to carry.
Come, Link. You must take up this sword. As the one chosen by my creator, it is your destiny." The figure turned gracefully, motioning outward with what appeared to be its arm, though to Tya it looked as if it was just a blue and purple cloth. Tya watched as Link hesitated, and the figure turned back to him and began again.
"The strange dreams troubling your sleep. My sudden appearance. Uncertainty surrounding the fate of one you hold dear. Under the circumstances, it is only logical that you would exhibit some apprehension.
To minimize your uncertainty, allow me to share some information. My projections indicate that this information has a high probability of altering your current emotional state. The one you seek, honorable Zelda, is still alive. And this spirit maiden…the one you call Zelda…is another chosen one fated to be part of the same great mission. Therefore, should you wish to meet with your friend, I highly recommend you take up this sword before you set out to search for her. Does that information invigorate you? Are you ready to accept this sword?" Little hesitation was left then, Link moved forward in a way that shown he was prepared to accept the blade. And if he wouldn't have, Tya herself would have rushed to do so. The moment this creature said Zelda's name, her breathing hitched, only to escape again in a relieved sigh to hear she was alive. She had no idea whether or not trusting this thing was wise, but she had little else to cling to besides that shred of hope and the one given by Geapora when he said he felt she was fine…
"It seems that further persuasive measures will not be required. In the name of my creator, draw the sword and raise it skyward." The order was given, and slowly Link complied. He stepped to the pedestal, placed both hands on the unfamiliar blades hilt, and drew it from the stone in which it had buried itself. As Fi told him, the blade was raised with the tip pointing straight to the sky. Light filled the room, and traced along the blade as if it too was being filled.
And again, the spirit spoke "Recognition complete, Master… Link… My master."
Tya watched as Link lowered the sword, examining the light engulfed blade carefully, but the two of them soon flinched at the sound of a man's voice echoing from he entrance. An attempt was made to hurry out of sight, but it was failed, and Tya turned to find Geapora arching a thick brow as he looked down at her.
She'd been caught. A slightly aggravated groan left Tya, and she stepped into view, refusing to look at either of them.
After a brief second of Link and Geapora both staring at her, The headmaster cleared his throat and began again. "I've had my suspicions, but until now I wasn't sure. Yet here we are in the Chamber of the Sword, the very place where it was foretold the youth of legend would one day appear.
It is said that this place was left to our people by the goddess herself. The very knowledge of this room's existence is a secret passed down to a select few each generation, along with a handful of words:
When the light of the goddess's sword shines bright, the great apocalypse will wake from its long slumber.
Do not fear, for it is then that a youth,
guided by my hand, shall reveal himself in a place most sacred.
It started days ago. The sword that I've kept secret all these years… It began to give off a faint, otherworldly light. At first I was sure I was seeing things, here alone with the sword. There was simply no other explanation. I never dreamed the prophecy of legend would come to pass in my lifetime. The words I have sworn to keep secret are coming true before my very eyes…
The youth will be guided by one born of the blade–one who is also youthful in likeness yet wise with knowledge immeasurable. "
Geapora had stepped forward as he spoke, and in an attempt to not be forgotten in this event, Tya did as well. She had no problems being left behind and looked over most days, but when it came to things such as this, she was much too curious to allow it…
The sword in Link's hands held her attention even when Fi began to speak once again. Tya approached Link slowly, and she could feel he was watching her as he listened to the exchange. When he noticed her interest lay on he blade, he held it up enough for her to see it better.
"Ah yes, the oral tradition, one of the least reliable methods of information retention and transmission.
It appears that critical sections of the passage have been lost over the generations…" Link turned when he saw the being begin to lower herself toward the ground again.
"The youth who draws forth the guiding sword shall be known as the goddess's chosen hero, and it is he who possesses
an unbreakable spirit.
He shall be burdened with the task
of abolishing the shadow of apocalypse
from the land. Such is his destiny.
With the spirit of the blade at his side,
he shall soar over the clouds and plummet below…
…And united with the spirit maiden,
shall bring forth a piercing light that resurrects the land."
The recited words seemed to surprise Link for a moment, but it seemed as if he had little time to think of it before Fi continued.
"Master, you must embark on a great journey beneath the clouds to the vast realm of the surface. It is only through this journey that you can fulfill the mission set before you by my creator, The Goddess. It is also the only method available for you to reunite with the spirit maiden, honorable Zelda." As Fi finished, and the three began to comprehend what she meant, they all paused. There was a moment of silence, but it was soon broken when Geapora turned to Link.
"This is no easy task, Link. The world below is a forsaken place, and to reach it you must pierce the cloud barrier below. In living memory, no one has ever done this." He looked from the smaller male, to the spirit who lingered in the air just before them.
The frilled cloth that appeared to serve as Fi's arms extended outward, and between them a flash of light was emitted. It quickly took a rectangular shape, and when the light dimmed, a stone tablet was slowly lowered to Link's hands.
"This tablet will illuminate a path through the clouds to the land below. Take it, and place it within the altar behind me." She explained as Link hesitantly took hold of the weathered, etched stone. He seemed to be surprised, and Tya didn't blame him. Magic like this was not something the people of Skyloft often dealt with… But Tya was a bit less astonished by such a thing– she was no stranger to magic…
Fi continued on, telling Link what to do to access the power the tablet possessed. He was to preform something called a 'skyward strike'– a blast of pure energy the blade filled with when it was raised to the sky. But Tya didn't remain there to see it… The cloud barrier would be broken, Link would be going to the surface, and so would she.
She owed it to Zelda.
She didn't know what she'd face, or even where to begin, but she'd handle it when she got to it.
