e_x; Some people guessed right to the finish of his sentence.
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"Your pretty too, Saria.. I love you.. Just.." The way she looked up at me, so promisingly.. I hated myself for what the truth was, the words which came next.. I couldn't hesitate any longer, or else I'd be implanting a wrongful impression in her. "..Just.. As a sister.. Besides, your place is with the sages."
She sighed, letting all those feelings fade away, not to resurface again since my reaction had put an end to her hopes. Although, I admired her usual reserved manners, and how she sacrificed her own emotions for the better..
...I wish I could've made her happy...
...But, lying wouldn't help either of us...
I was reminded once again of the princess. I had never noticed, but those seven years, where I was kept in incubation.. She was out there, suffering through those times, under cover as her kingdom was under seige.. She didn't get to sleep away all those years.. Yet, how she was always calm, always collected. Even when Saria stood before me, broken hearted, all I could think about was Zelda. Eventually, I shook it off. "I'm sorry." Quickly, I made my way to Epona and slung myself upon her back, taking my seat there. Saria just smiled, and waved before disappearing into a flurry of emerald sparkles.
...What is with everybody..?...
...Zelda..Malon..Saria...
I shook my head, sighing.. Zoning out to listen to the clacks and thuds of Epona's gallops as we neared the lost woods. It was a tricky area to maneuver on an a horse.. Which is the reason why I had never brought Epona into this neck of the woods, however, Epona was no normal equine.. I guess over the year's she's gotten used to my unusual tracks.. Though.. Were was I to go now? Not the kingdom.. Not Kakariko.. I was already uncomfortable here with the Kokiri.. For moments I pondered, ignoring everything but my thoughts.. I forgot about the galloping, the bumps of the ride, or the wind lashing at me..
...Not near the water.. Ruto is enough trouble...
...Not in the desert, Gerudo women are everywhere...
...Goron women..? Pray to the Goddesses I don't encounter them!...
...I can't hide in the field.. Those bone dogs...
...Bone dogs.. That reminds me...
...I've been so caught up in running away...
...I haven't found out why they've returned...
"How irresponsible of me.."
Yes. I had to do my part, and recently, I had been so caught up in my own life I forgot about Hyrule's well being.. The life of the kingdom came before my own, a sacrifice I had to make for my title. I glanced back up from the oscillating tendrils of Epona's mane, where my gaze had indirectly drifted, to glance at my surroundings. We had just passed the bridge and had entered into Hyrule Field.. I took a momentary glance upwards, squinting my eyes as I cautiously rose one palm to shade my occulars.. With caution since even I knew you had to be careful on a horse like Epona. It was only late in the morning by the looks of it.. I know I should've used a dial, but I wasn't about to waste time hopping off Epona for a minute to check the time.
It was a hot day. I felt the rays of the sun, blazing on my skin as I aimlessly galloped through the field. How much I wanted to just dip into the water of that great lake.. Just a little bit atleast.. I had to resist.. However, I felt my skin start to perspire. Droplets forming along my forehead. That's when I decided to turn Epona about and head towards the metal fencing which separated the lake from the field.. I sighed a breath of relief as I felt Epona leaping across the dual gates.. I was almost there.
...Almost there...
...Just low profile, that's it...
I tugged on the ebony wisps of Epona's mane so that she'd round the bank of the lake.. Peering carefully out into the cobalt abyss for signs of Zoras and also any danger. The recent appearance of skeleton dogs in the fields spurred my cautious instincts.. Nothing except for a few young Zoras splashing about near the isolated islands of the lake. I dismounted Epona, as she faithfully settled down. Peace and quiet, finally. Taking a seat by Epona, discreetly I slipped of my boots, cap, and gloves..Miscellaneous equipment. I decided to leave on my tunic and such, didn't matter if they got wet.
I stood up, haughty grin coiling itself upon my lips as I rushed towards the water. I felt a wave of relief as the cobalt waters refreshed my aching limbs.. And the beating rays of the sun felt meek upon my skin.. I had only gotten a few moments to relax when I took a glance over to the Zoras, splashing freely, indulging in childish playtime.
...I wish I could do that again...
...Oh, well.. I guess the title comes with a price...
The more I tried to think about my duries, the more distracted I got.. Primarily.. Why were all the girls I grew up with.. Admitting sorts of feelings to me? I was still in the shallows of the water, and I sunk down to shoulder's depth.. Just so that the water softly lapped at my chin, with a sigh. "I don't get it.. I've known them.. So long.. Why now?" I took a glance over to Epona, who huffed and stomped her hooves, as if she understood. I only chuckled lightly. "Maybe your right Epona.. Maybe they're just in heat or something." I had no real way of explaining how I got that from Epona, it was just a guess. I was closer to her than anybody else.. And although, how bluntly I phrased that the girls must be in "heat" was just my point of view. Hylians, Zoras, Gorons, were still animals, right?
"I just want to forget about it all.. My duty.. The girls.. I just want to be left alone.. And enjoy myself."
I took another glance towards the Zoras.. Something was wrong though. Previous laughter was drowned by screams and squeals. I narrowed my eyes, noticing just barely through the transparency of the crystalline lake a silhouette of something foreign. It was most definetly not a Zora, and was cause for them to begin to flee. Though, the most fled quickly enough, one was frozen, treading water above the circling entity.
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"Your pretty too, Saria.. I love you.. Just.." The way she looked up at me, so promisingly.. I hated myself for what the truth was, the words which came next.. I couldn't hesitate any longer, or else I'd be implanting a wrongful impression in her. "..Just.. As a sister.. Besides, your place is with the sages."
She sighed, letting all those feelings fade away, not to resurface again since my reaction had put an end to her hopes. Although, I admired her usual reserved manners, and how she sacrificed her own emotions for the better..
...I wish I could've made her happy...
...But, lying wouldn't help either of us...
I was reminded once again of the princess. I had never noticed, but those seven years, where I was kept in incubation.. She was out there, suffering through those times, under cover as her kingdom was under seige.. She didn't get to sleep away all those years.. Yet, how she was always calm, always collected. Even when Saria stood before me, broken hearted, all I could think about was Zelda. Eventually, I shook it off. "I'm sorry." Quickly, I made my way to Epona and slung myself upon her back, taking my seat there. Saria just smiled, and waved before disappearing into a flurry of emerald sparkles.
...What is with everybody..?...
...Zelda..Malon..Saria...
I shook my head, sighing.. Zoning out to listen to the clacks and thuds of Epona's gallops as we neared the lost woods. It was a tricky area to maneuver on an a horse.. Which is the reason why I had never brought Epona into this neck of the woods, however, Epona was no normal equine.. I guess over the year's she's gotten used to my unusual tracks.. Though.. Were was I to go now? Not the kingdom.. Not Kakariko.. I was already uncomfortable here with the Kokiri.. For moments I pondered, ignoring everything but my thoughts.. I forgot about the galloping, the bumps of the ride, or the wind lashing at me..
...Not near the water.. Ruto is enough trouble...
...Not in the desert, Gerudo women are everywhere...
...Goron women..? Pray to the Goddesses I don't encounter them!...
...I can't hide in the field.. Those bone dogs...
...Bone dogs.. That reminds me...
...I've been so caught up in running away...
...I haven't found out why they've returned...
"How irresponsible of me.."
Yes. I had to do my part, and recently, I had been so caught up in my own life I forgot about Hyrule's well being.. The life of the kingdom came before my own, a sacrifice I had to make for my title. I glanced back up from the oscillating tendrils of Epona's mane, where my gaze had indirectly drifted, to glance at my surroundings. We had just passed the bridge and had entered into Hyrule Field.. I took a momentary glance upwards, squinting my eyes as I cautiously rose one palm to shade my occulars.. With caution since even I knew you had to be careful on a horse like Epona. It was only late in the morning by the looks of it.. I know I should've used a dial, but I wasn't about to waste time hopping off Epona for a minute to check the time.
It was a hot day. I felt the rays of the sun, blazing on my skin as I aimlessly galloped through the field. How much I wanted to just dip into the water of that great lake.. Just a little bit atleast.. I had to resist.. However, I felt my skin start to perspire. Droplets forming along my forehead. That's when I decided to turn Epona about and head towards the metal fencing which separated the lake from the field.. I sighed a breath of relief as I felt Epona leaping across the dual gates.. I was almost there.
...Almost there...
...Just low profile, that's it...
I tugged on the ebony wisps of Epona's mane so that she'd round the bank of the lake.. Peering carefully out into the cobalt abyss for signs of Zoras and also any danger. The recent appearance of skeleton dogs in the fields spurred my cautious instincts.. Nothing except for a few young Zoras splashing about near the isolated islands of the lake. I dismounted Epona, as she faithfully settled down. Peace and quiet, finally. Taking a seat by Epona, discreetly I slipped of my boots, cap, and gloves..Miscellaneous equipment. I decided to leave on my tunic and such, didn't matter if they got wet.
I stood up, haughty grin coiling itself upon my lips as I rushed towards the water. I felt a wave of relief as the cobalt waters refreshed my aching limbs.. And the beating rays of the sun felt meek upon my skin.. I had only gotten a few moments to relax when I took a glance over to the Zoras, splashing freely, indulging in childish playtime.
...I wish I could do that again...
...Oh, well.. I guess the title comes with a price...
The more I tried to think about my duries, the more distracted I got.. Primarily.. Why were all the girls I grew up with.. Admitting sorts of feelings to me? I was still in the shallows of the water, and I sunk down to shoulder's depth.. Just so that the water softly lapped at my chin, with a sigh. "I don't get it.. I've known them.. So long.. Why now?" I took a glance over to Epona, who huffed and stomped her hooves, as if she understood. I only chuckled lightly. "Maybe your right Epona.. Maybe they're just in heat or something." I had no real way of explaining how I got that from Epona, it was just a guess. I was closer to her than anybody else.. And although, how bluntly I phrased that the girls must be in "heat" was just my point of view. Hylians, Zoras, Gorons, were still animals, right?
"I just want to forget about it all.. My duty.. The girls.. I just want to be left alone.. And enjoy myself."
I took another glance towards the Zoras.. Something was wrong though. Previous laughter was drowned by screams and squeals. I narrowed my eyes, noticing just barely through the transparency of the crystalline lake a silhouette of something foreign. It was most definetly not a Zora, and was cause for them to begin to flee. Though, the most fled quickly enough, one was frozen, treading water above the circling entity.