Chapter 3 - Mipha
„Link?"
„Mipha?"
They both continued to stare at each other. None of them could bring out any words as their eyes wandered about the other one studying every single curve, seemingly not believing what they saw. They kept staring at each other,studying every single part as to make sure the one in front of them is the one they think, till their eyes locked once again.
Link slowly kneeled down before her, while Mipha sat herself up. None of them could take their gaze off of the other, staring deeply into the eyes of their loved one.
A few seconds passed as no one did or said anything. After this uninterrupted silence passed Link slowly brought his hands to Miphas left one. He grabbed it softly, while he stroke his thumbs above the back of her hand, caressing her smooth skin.
Mipha brought her other hand to his and firmly grabbed hold of his left one, stroking it in the same way, following every curve and bump across the back of his hand with her soft thumb.
After a few minutes of no one saying anything the bearer of the mastersword broke through the silence..
"It is really you. You are really Mipha, right?"
Mipha seemed to increase her gaze upon the Hylian sitting in front of her. Link nearly expected her to say no as a soothing smile spread across her entire face. A smile Link had seen thousands of times and which had always made him feel warm and safe.
He never thought he would see that wonderful smile ever again as his beloved Zora answered his question after what seemed like an eternity.
"Of course I am, Link."
His still red eyes began filling up with tears. As the first few rolled down his cheeks Mipha brought her hands to his cheeks and gently whipped them away.
"I have seen you cry so many times through out your journey. And every time it broke my heart to see you so depressed and lost in your sadness. The hardest part beeing that I knew it was all because of me and that I could not help you. You have cried so many times, so please, don't led this moment be saddened by tears, even if they are after a long time; not filled with sorrow."
She continued to wipe the few still remaining tears away, all the time wearing her smoothing smile. Link centered his attention on the words of Mipha and he too didn't want this moment to become any sadder then it was.
After all, he now experienced something that a few hours before he wouldn't even have dreamed of. Here he sat once again reunited with the love of his life. A love that had been torn away from him by the evil itself. But love just always seems to find a way.
With that thoughts Link's mind just now seemed to understand what really was going on here. Slowly a big smile formed on his face as he finally noticed who really was sitting in front of him.
"That's way better" whispered Mipha.
And with that she closed the distance between them and before Link could say anything more she sealed his lips with a kiss. Link had missed here so much and was eager to return it.
"You have lost a lot of your skill." laughed Mipha as they parted for air.
"Well it was quite hard to not get out of touch with it" Link answered
"Maybe you can help me practice a bit?"
"We will see about that. But for know that can wait, for I am not the only princess around here and we've kept her waiting quite long."
With that words Link stood up and pulled Mipha to her feet as they both turned to Zelda, who had been silently observing the situation.
"I still can't believe it Mipha. I thought that all of you perished and would be lost forever. Im sorry but can I steal her shortly from you Link?"
With that words Zelda stepped forward and pulled Mipha into a hug, which she gladly returned. After a few seconds they both pulled apart from each other and Zelda started speaking again.
"I am sorry I just don't know where to start. The Calamity has been defeated and you are back with us and hyrule needs to be restored, its just so much."
You could clearly hear the distress and panic in her voice.
"Maybe we should start by going to Kakariko Village. I bet Impa and her Sheikahs would be more than willing to help us." said Link
"That might not even be a bad idea," Zelda answered as you could visibly see the rock that fell from her heart.
" but then we should start going. Even if its still morning the way to Kakariko on foot will last quite some time."
"We don't have to go all the way by foot. Or at least you two don't have two. My horse can carry both of you and I am fine with walking."
"But you have worked so hard you should get some r..." Zelda started as Link interrupted her.
"I am fine. And also how would it look if I sit on horseback with one princess while the other one has to walk next to us. And I am way better at defending you if I don't have to worry about one of you beeing left behind. So I am walking"
Zelda wanted to argue with him but she knew how headstrong he could be so she just puffed her cheeks while saying "But don't complain to me that your feet hurt!" They all broke out into laughter. It was just like old times.
It had been a few hours since they started their trip towards Kakariko Village and they just passed through Wetland stables, were they had stocked up their proviant and bought a clean set of cloths for Zelda.
The sun began setting in the far west during the late afternoon hours as they decided to prepare their camp for the night. They made some good progress as they reached the Sahasra Slope, next to the Millenio Sandbar, but deemed it to dangerous to climb the slope at night. They found a little cave and decided to settle there for the night.
Link made a campfire and started cooking some meat and mushrooms, they had bought, for him and Zelda. Mipha had eaten a few raw fishes she had catched in the Millenio Sandbar and therefore was not hungry.
She also didn't like cooked food for she thinks it just tastes burned. Zoras normally eat their foot raw so it wasn't a big deal. While he cooked the food Zelda and Mipha were having a little chat.
Link had never been the talkative type so he remained silent, even tough he enjoyed listening to them. After they had finished their little supper Zelda excused herself. She said she was pretty tired and went to sleep in the little cave. Link expected Mipha to follow her but instead she joined him sitting next to the campfire.
"You also should go to sleep Mipha. I will take the guard." he said to her as he shifted his view from the fire to her, giving her a simple smile.
Mipha returned the smile as she answered him.
"I think you deserve a rest well better then I do. You haven't slept for two days, cleared the entirety of Hyrule castle from monsters and guardians, fought against Calamity Ganon for two times and walked almost an entire day while constantly standing on edge and looking for monsters." she inched herself closer to him.
"You have always been stubborn and neglected your own well beeing for the wealth of others. I know you better than you think. You have earned your rest. I will keep guard and if something happens I will wake you."
Link wanted to argue with her as she gently pulled his head on her shoulder and nestled hers against it, while she stroke through his hair. Her smooth skin made Mipha's shoulder a comfy resting place.
He wouldn't even admit to himself how tired he was, but laying on her shoulder, listening to her soft breathing and remembering many happy times as he noticed the light scent of freshwater and fish his eyelids began to be as heavy as lead.
Link was determined to stay awake until Mipha began to sing a quite lullaby. He was still determined but his eyes felt so heavy. He would rest them. Only for a short while. And with that he fell asleep.
Mipha was pleased to see what an influence she still had over her now sleeping hero. She used to sing him lullaby's as he was still a child, playing around with her in the domain. And even as he grew older she sometimes sang them to him when he couldn't sleep, what was quite common.
He was always so busy so she enjoyed every minute with him. But even at night he would just turn around for hours without getting a good sleep. So Mipha had tried singing to him after another turning-heavy night and it actually worked. She was so surprised that he fell asleep so fast back then.
It seems as if a few things just never change. After she was sure Link was deeply sleeping she gently removed his head from her shoulder and placed it on her lap. He looks so cute when he sleeps , was the first thought that went through her mind.
She stroke some strains of hair out of his face as a little smile played across his face.
"I love you Link"
So another chapter has been done. Originally I wanted to make this one longer and include the next one in it. But I am going on a trip and only have access to a tiny old laptop so I wanted to finish this chapter and not complete it on my laptop. I dont know when the next one is coming by I would say it won't take longer then a week. So until then I am eager to hearing your opinions on my story, so please leave a review if you like my work or have some points of critic. Goodby :D
