Desert Night

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We're doomed. Nabooru thinks as the wave of fairies heads straight for the group. Impa gives her a gentle shove and she comes back to her senses. The six Sages create a barrier enclosing themselves, Zelda, Link, Sheik, Farore (like she really needs it) and Tael. The fairies rush into it full force. The sheer impact is almost enough to break it, but not quite. They shield is held by willpower alone. But another hit like that and it will be gone. Navi and Tatl are screaming for them to regroup for another bash. As they all go to one spot of the lake, Zelda does something completely unexpected. She leaves the shield. Link goes with her. Everyone is shocked, even the Fairies. They all watch her to see what is happening. Link has taken a protective pose. Zelda actually goes on her knees. Navi and Tatl fly up a bit trying to figure out what is going on.

From up above, Din and Nayru watch. Both of them are worried about their sister. Farore doesn't really have any fighting ability, and she can be hurt, just not killed. But they don't want her hurt either. But Farore also told them not to interfere with this under ANY circumstances. So all they can do is wait.



Zelda begins to mutter something. Even Link, who is closest to him, can't make out what she is saying. However, Farore, with her powers, can. Zelda is calling on Din and Nayru for help. But then she remembers that she told them not to interfere. She sends a quick message to them to figure out something that Zelda can do. Then, having done all she can, she waits.

Navi and Tatl are not exactly about to let this opportunity pass them up. Even with Link standing there, Zelda is a perfect target. Each of them takes about half of the fairies and divides them up into two groups. Then they charge at Zelda. Link gets knocked almost to the other side of the beach. But just before they hit Zelda, all of the fairies just drop to the ground. Navi and Tatl and the other group are stunned. They can't figure out what happened. But the sages can.

"Finally." Ruto says. "I thought it would never take effect."

"We're not out of the woods yet." Sheik reminds her. "The leaders will be the last to fall. Which means every other fairy has to go down first." The group looks over where still half of the fairies are grouped. Navi and Tatl decide to charge the Sages shield again. As they continually ram it, they are beginning to weaken it. Since they don't have the full force, and they gave the sages a quick break, it will take a while. But will it be enough?

Link kneels next to Zelda. She is just sitting there.

"Zel?" he asks. She looks up at him.

"We only need a little longer." she whispers. "That's what they said." Link looks at her. Then understands. He nods.

"Let's hope we can hold on a little longer." He says.

Nabooru holds her part of the shield with all of her power. They seem to be ramming against Saria's section most forcefully, though. However, they cant' divert, since that would give them an opening. As they watch, fairies begin to sink to the ground. But the ones remaining are not giving up. Nabooru looks up at the sky. **To think.** she wonders, **this all started with a simple journey.**



**6 hours later**

Twilight has fallen on Lake Hylia. There are only 2 fairies left. Tatl and Navi. But they are not giving up either. They have decided on a new tactic. if they can't get the sages, they will get Zelda. They fly as fast as they can over to where Zelda and Link are. and smash into the barrier created by Nayru's Love. Link is holding it, protecting Zelda. Zelda seems lost in thought. The two small fairies start trying to break it by first spells, then just ramming it. Link makes sure it stays up.

The Sages have no choice but to release the barrier around them. They literally can't hold it up anymore. As it is released, Saria and Ruto both fall to the ground, exhausted. Nabooru is down on one knee. Impa goes over to Saria and tries to comfort her. Nabooru gets up and goes over to Tael. He has gotten over his shock, but is still not steady. Nabooru tries to comfort him. Soon, everyone minus Link and Zelda are trying to help.

"Link!" Zelda cries. Link falls, and so does Nayru's Love. Link is completely worn out. As Zelda holds him, Navi and Tatl are prepared to take the opportunity. They begin to cast. then Tatl falls. Navi looks at her fallen comrade.

"Wh-what is happening?" she says. then falls to the ground herself. Zelda just looks on with a bit of sadness. The others go over and join her. although Tael is still not really sure how to walk.

"Did you kill all of them?" Tael asks when he gets over to them. Sheik shakes his head.

"No. But whatever spell was on them is now gone. In a few hours, they will all wake up and go home, and will not remember anything." Sheik looks at Link. Then he just sighs. Farore goes up to him, and gives him his strength back. Link wakes up.

"Is it over?" he asks. Zelda nods. He gives a sigh of relief. "Finally."



**Next Morning**

"I did WHAT?!" Navi says. The group spent the night at Lake Hylia (which Ruto loved) and Tatl and Navi stayed while all of the other fairies went back to the forest, and the Great Fairies returned to their respective fountains. Tatl is in shock as well.

"It's true." Link says. Navi sinks to the ground. Tatl is just sitting there staring. Then she notices something.

"Umm. where's my brother.?" she asks. Tael looks at her.

"I'm right here." Tatl goes up a bit. Then she realizes what that means.

"Did. did I do that to you?" Her voice is shaking.

"You had ordered the Great Fairies to do it." He says sheepishly. Tatl sinks back down to the table. "It wasn't you're fault." he says trying to comfort his sister. But she isn't listening.

"Navi." Link says. Navi looks at him. "Can you tell me the last thing you remember?"

"Umm. I was at the Chamber of Sages delivering a message to Saria from the Deku Tree Sprout. then I saw a light. I went over to see what it was. and it was coming from the Chamber of Seals. I heard a voice trying to say something.so I." her voice falters, "I opened the seal to see what they wanted. I don't remember anything after that." Link nods. That explains it. Before he can say anything else, Rauru and Draunia come in.

"Well, the seal is closed, and Gannon is still in there. So that is one less thing to worry about." Rauru says. Draunia looks at Tael.

"So what do we do about him?" he asks. Tael looks like he wants to sink through the floor. Tatl starts ringing.

"Maybe the Great Fairy can change you back!" she says. Tael gives her a skeptical look.

"Well, I suppose it is worth a try. but were is one I can get to? I can't swim. and I am still trying to get used to walking." Link thinks hard.

"Hey Draunia." Draunia looks at him. "You can transport us to anywhere on Death Mountain, right?"

"Yeah." It takes a few minutes for the idea to sink in. Then he brings himself, Link, Tael, Tatl and Navi to the summit of Death Mountain, right in front of the Great Fairy Fountain. Tael looks in a bit nervously. Navi and Tatl are already in there. Link helps Tael, but he doesn't need much as long as he goes slow. (A/N: what do you expect? He never had to walk before) When they get up to the fountain, Navi and Tatl call out the Great Fairy. She comes up and sees them all.

"Well, well. what a crowd." She comments.

Tatl is very impatient. "CHANGE MY BROTHER BACK!" she cries. The Great Fairy looks at her.

"The young one here in the black?" she asks. Tatl nods. "What was his previous form?"

"A fairy like me. only black/purple." She responds. The Great Fairy looks down. "No. don't tell me you can't do it."

"If it has been more than 4 hours, I can't." Tael looks down.

"Yesterday afternoon. I'm stuck like this forever." Link tries to comfort him.saying it isn't so bad, etc. Navi just goes outside, crying. Tatl gets another idea.

"I can't just leave my little brother." Tael looks at her.

"Don't do something you will regret later." He says.

"Someone has to watch out for you." Tatl responds. Then she turns to the Great Fairy. "If you can't bring my brother back to be a fairy, then make me a Hylian." The Great Fairy looks at her.

"Are you sure?" she asks. Tatl nods. "Very well." There is a bright light, and then Fairy Tatl is gone, replaced with a Hylian female, Zelda's height, with light hair and a light violet dress. She stands up slowly, then almost falls over. Link is quickly there to catch her.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" he asks her. She nods.

"I can't just leave my brother, we've been through too much." She smiles. "Besides, I still want him to be best man if I ever get married." They leave the fountain, and head home.



**WRAP-UP**

In the Gerudo Fortress:

Nabooru sits at her desk in her office. Now that that has been taken care of, the fortress is almost back to order. The Gerudo who gave her the wine was not forgotten; she was also not punished. In fact, she was rewarded. And she is also expecting. They will have to get the naming council together soon. Nabooru reflects on the past events.

"I NEVER WANT TO GO THROUGH THAT AGAIN!" she yells into the walls.



In the Kokiri Forest:

(How's this for pathetic?) Link is still living in his tree house, even though he is 17. All of the fairies are out playing with the Kokiri kids, with Saria in the lead. But this is a special game. They have made two new houses. One for Tatl, and the other for Tael. They have welcomed them with open arms.

"Well, at least they won't be left out."Link says. Navi comes up behind him.

"I can't believe that she did that!" she says. Navi is still a fairy. Link just smiles.

"Blood is thicker than water. besides, they both look perfectly happy."

"You realize that Tatl has a crush on you, right?" Navi comments. Link just gives her a strange look.



In Zora's Domain:

Every Zora possible is in the main room. For in the water is a special ceremony taking place. Ruto is in the center of it all, while King Zora looks on from the waterfall (which is blocked up. sorry, I couldn't resist ^_^). There is a Zoran priest in front of her, and a Zora male next to her.

"And do you, Reiyno, take Princess Ruto, to be your lifetime wedded wife?"

"I do." He says. Ruto smiles.

"Then by the power given by the Great King Zora, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." (Insert looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong passionate kiss.) "Ladies and gentleman, I give you Prince Reiyno and Princess Ruto, lifemates!" Major applause erupts.



In Kakariko Village:

Impa sits in her house, bored to tears. Sheik is sitting across the table.

"Are we on schedule?" he asks. Impa nods.

"Nothing else we can do except wait for conformation." She says. The Sheikan people are locating new places for their towns. Impa and Sheik are waiting for conformation that they are ready before bringing the refugees to them.

"We're in for a long wait, aren't we." Sheik asks.

"Depends on how long it takes to find safe haven." Impa responds.



On Death Mountain:

Gorons acting like they always do. But in his room, Draunia has a different attitude. He stares at the wall, thinking about how close he came to losing everything. But just when he came to wonder whether it was worth it. his son, Link, comes in, effectively reminding him that yes. it was definitely worth it.



In Hyrule Castle:

Zelda sits in her courtyard. All she can see is peace returning. She goes inside, and into the throne room where her father is. There is no one else in there now. Her father stands up when she enters, a bit of puzzlement on his face.

"Zelda?" he asks. Zelda runs to him and hugs him. He returns it, a bit bewildered.



In the Chamber of Sages:

Rauru goes through anything that he has. He keeps tabs on everyone, which proves how little life he has. After a couple of hours, he gets up and checks that the seal is still in place. It is, and so he goes back to what he was doing.



In the EVIL REALM:

"CURSE IT!" Gannondorf cries. "I was so close."

The End.

I hope you enjoyed it! -Ariana