Link's Lover
By: Akira006
Chapter2: Leave Now
Disclaimer: I do not own Zelda!
Akira006: Hey everybody thank you all so much for the reviews. You have no idea how much I appreciate them and I am sorry for
updating so late. Truthfully, I had sorta given up on this story, but since you all seem to want me to continue it, I will
as it is one of my duties as an author.(me sound so formal neh?^^) :laughs: sorry again and hope you like this chapter:
Hotaru awoke the next morning and yawned, sitting up in bed. She looked out the window on the beautiful day outside.
She smiled and pulled back the sheets, putting her feet on the soft carpet. She looked over at the clock on her bedside
table to see what time it was only to see a beautiful white rose and letter tied to a small wooden box. Her eyes widened and
she picked up the items. She smelled the rose and looked at it for some time before setting it back down on the table. She
pulled off the string that tied the letter to the box and opened the letter carefully.
Hotaru-
Good morning, love. Last night is something I don't think I can describe with words. I would love to spend more time
with, but this morning I had to leave. I'm sorry. I'll try to get back as soon as I can. I already miss you.
-Link
P.S. Hope you like the gifts.
Hotaru stared at the letter for some time. He left already . . . She shook her head and wiped away small tears. 'And
I already miss you.' She thought sadly as she opened the wooden box, not before taking time to admire the beautiful
craftsmanship and detail to it. Inside was a dark green, velvety pouch and yet another note. Hotaru unfolded the note.
I hope you enjoy the gifts. The box I think you will find some use to it. I made it myself and hope you'll forgive
some of the mistakes. Inside the pouch are two surprises, go ahead and check.
Hotaru smiled and took up the pouch. She opened it and pulled out a small instrument. It was
beautiful and blue with a smooth surface and small holes. She was awed by just looking at it. She carefully set the
instrument down before taking up the pouch again. Whatever the second gift was, it was very small. She turned the pouch
upside down and a small necklace fell out. It was beautiful. It had three golden triangles in the form of one big triangle
and a diamond triangle in the middle of them all. She looked carefully and noticed writing inside the diamond triangle. She
carefully read.
Three Goddesses become One.
It can destroy all
or lead all
The Triforce of Light and Darkness.
Hotaru frowned. What did that mean? She pondered on it and jumped when the phone rang. She picked it up and put it
to her ear.
"Hello?"
"Hotaru! Get out!"
"Link?!"
" . . . . . . . . BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!-"
Hotaru hung up the phone. What?! What was that about?! Was that even Link? She looked at the phone. She sighed, it
was probably some joke. She went over to the mirror and put on the necklace. It was truly beautiful as it shone in the
mornings light, it appeared to glow. She walked over and put the instrument back in the pouch and inside the box which she
put in her purse. She changed and grabbed her small purse and put it over her shoulder. She walked outside and down to
Link's apartment complex. She pulled out a spare key and opened the door.
"Link?!" She called out as she poked her head. The room was clean, things were put up and other things missing.
Hotaru let herself in and closed the door behind her. "Link." She repeated just as loud. She was met with pure silence. She
slowly walked forward, something didn't feel right. For some reason or another, she looked down at the necklace Link had
given her. It-it was glowing . . . white . . . pure white . . . white grass softly blowing in a warm breeze . . . dark red
staining this perfectly white picture . . . Hotaru . . .
Hotaru snapped awake and looked around fearfully. She slowly back out of the room and ran down the stairs, all the
way home. She ran into her apartment and closed and bolted her door. She leaned her head against it as she breathed deeply.
"Hotaru . . ."
Hotaru gasped and turned around in fear. Her eyes widened as they laid on the figure of . . .
"Link." She said with a smile. "What-what are you doing here? I thought you left."
He smiled a charming smile with a small unknown gleam in his eye that only someone like Hotaru would notice. He then
looked at her sadly. "We must leave, now. Come with me. It's not safe here."
"What?" Hotaru shook her head. "Where would we go? Why are we leaving? What is going on?"
"Shhh. Please not so many questions." Link said as he stepped towards her. Hotaru took a step back. Link frowned.
"Hotaru . . . what's wrong?"He asked with another smile.
White . . . pure white . . . white grass softly blowing in a warm breeze . . . dark red staining this perfectly
white picture . . . Hotaru . . . no . . .
Hotaru shook her head. "Leave."
Link looked at her before looking back down. He looked back up with a twisted face full of nothing but rage. "I
tried to ask you nicely . . ." He took two strides and pinned her against the door. "We are leaving, now." Hotaru spit in
his face and kneed him in the stomach. She opened the door, crashing it against him and ran as fast as she could. A million
thoughts spun through her head as she ran, knocking people out of the way. Where was she going? Hotaru continued to run
aimlessly, finally collapsing to her knees on soft grass. She looked up and around. Something caught her eye and she
followed it, it was fast but she was able to keep up. It stopped behind a tree near her and stepped out from behind the
trunk. It quickly ran over and knelt next to Hotaru.
"Are you alright?"It asked in a hushed voice. Hotaru nodded slowly. "Good." In one swift movement, it hit the back
of her neck and all went black.
White . . . pure white . . . white grass softly blowing in a warm breeze . . . dark red staining this perfectly
white picture . . . light flashed brightly . . . falling . . . falling . . . blood . . . dark red blood staining this white
grass . . . Hotaru . . . come back to me . . .
Hotaru woke up and was gasping for breath. She looked around at this strange place. Where was she?
"You are in the Sacred Realm if you must know." A voice said. Hotaru raised her eyes and saw an old man looking down
at her. "Don't be afraid my child. You are safe here."
Hotaru looked at him, feeling a strange aw by just his presence. "What's going on?"
"You are a very special girl, aren't you? Link gave you that did he not?" The man asked with a nod of his head.
Hotaru looked down and saw he was pointing to her necklace. She nodded.
"Yes, it was a gift."
The man smiled. "While his intentions were good, Link has just given you a very big responsibility, young girl. What
you hold there is the Triforce and it can bring destruction to all the lands if evil takes hold of it. Link gave it to you
in the hopes of keeping it away from darkness for a while. I'm sorry you have to be pulled into this. You will see many
things you have not even seen in your nightmares . . ."
Hotaru looked at him questioningly. "You speak riddles. What is this all? I don't understand."
The old man shook his head sadly. "Perhaps it is better that way . . . it will all be explained in time. But now you
must go meet one who is waiting for you quite eagerly and impatiently I'm afraid."He said with a smile. "You must see that
person first. Good bye my child and good luck. The fate of this world is on the shoulders of a stranger and a forgotten
hero."He raised his hands and Hotaru's body was soon stiff as a board as she was levitated off the ground and a blue crystal
was formed around her. She rose, slowly faster.
"Good luck . . . never lose hope or all will be lost . . ."
Hotaru reappeared in front of a pedestal with the design of the three triangles, the Triforce, on it. The air of
something sacred was filled as light came through a single window down upon her. She felt alone . . . Hotaru hugged herself
and turned around, walking towards the door. Who am I kidding? I don't know what I'm doing. She continued to walk with each
step her hope sunk lower and lower.
"I've been waiting for you . . ."
Hotaru stopped and turned around.
Link was standing in front of the pedestal, looking down at it. He looked up at her. His face showed his lack of
sleep and his eyes seemed so tired and sad. Hotaru looked down and stared at the golden necklace.
"I'm sorry." Link said hoarsely as he walked over to her, stopping beside her. "We have to go . . . they'll soon
find you here."
Hotaru nodded numbly, following behind him as he led her out of the church like place and outside. Even outside it
seemed to be rather drear even though the sun was shining. Hotaru didn't bother to ask Link any questions as they walked
through a small market. She looked around. People were smiling and voices were raised over at stands. Children wove in and
out of people's legs, chasing after a small brown mutt. Hotaru smiled softly at them as they ran by. She looked up and
followed Link a little more closely. They soon were outside the market and walking over a bridge over a moat of clear blue
water. Link stopped and turned around, looking at Hotaru. He gave her a small smile.
"We'll talk soon, I promise."He said with a nod before taking out an instrument like he gave Hotaru and playing a
small tune. A chestnut mare soon came galloping up and stopped right in front of Link. He climbed on and helped up Hotaru
carefully. The galloped off across the plains.
Hotaru leaned forward and whispered in Link's ear. "You were right. It is beautiful."She hugged his chest and tried
to take in all the scenery as they continued across the plain. The sun slowly was setting beyond the horizon, casting
shadows. They rode harder yet and soon Hotaru saw an opening in the rock in front of them. They rode through it and quickly
turned left, riding over a board that served as a small bridge over an opening and then over a bigger bridge over a valley.
They rode past a big white tent with a man yelling random things standing outside and in between two high rock walls. Soon
they were in view of a stone fortress with women in purple or white uniforms guarding it. Link rode in and the women didn't
even bother to look at him. He quickly evaded each woman and rode up a hill. There was another white tent with a woman in a
white uniform and a woman in a green and gold uniform. Link rode up and dismounted, helping Hotaru down as well.
The woman in the green uniform was the first to speak. "You made it here just in time. Apparently there were three
minions on your tail."
Link nodded. "I knew we wouldn't go unnoticed. We should not waste time then. Thank you, Keturah."He looked at
Hotaru and took her hand in his, leading her back down the hill. He kept his eyes down but gently squeezed her hand. Hotaru
looked up and Link did the same. "I'm sorry."
Hotaru smiled kindly. "Don't worry about it. At least I get to see Hyrule."Link smiled back and they walked through
the women and he lead her to a gateway that was open. A desert was seen behind it and Link led her out. They were soon
consumed in sandy winds. Link held onto her hand tightly and took out his ocarina again. He played a song and they both
disappeared in a flash of light . . .
Hotaru opened her eyes and saw they were still in the desert just a different place. They were standing on a stone
circle thing with the Triforce symbol and another symbol in the middle. She frowned, thinking. She felt a soft tug on her
hand and looked up to see Link.
"Oh, sorry."She said and followed him as he ran across to desert plain, dragging her behind him. Little green
monsters popped up from the sand and began to chase then across the sand. Luckily, they soon reached another stone area.
This one however was the entrance to huge temple like structure built into the rock. Link lead her inside and she saw it was
a temple. There were statues and pots and . . . it was awing to say the least. Hotaru stopped yet again. It was so beautiful
and so ancient and mysterious. Link let go of her hand and walked forward, up a small set of stairs.
"Nabooru!"He called out. It echoed back to him, but he didn't seem to really care. A moment or two passed by as they
waited in silence.
"Link, who's Nabooru?" Hotaru asked as she took a few steps forward uncertainly.
"You called?" A smooth voice echoed through the walls though no one could be seen yet. A figure in white and gold
stepped through a wall and out to where she could be seen.
"This is Nabooru."Link said, looking at the woman.
Nabooru nodded. "But we need to get you into a safe hiding place." She said and looked straight at Hotaru.
Hotaru stared back and then looked at Link. He looked at her with an emotionless face though his eyes didn't lie.
They had nothing but pure sorrow in them. What had happened? Link had never been like this before . . . at least not the
Link Hotaru had seen and fallen in love with. Was this the same person? The man standing there, looking like he had just
fallen and failed at everything he possibly could. Hotaru looked down . . . nothing made sense . . .
A/N: I feel like stopping here. A small cliffhanger if I do say so myself and usually I do. Please R+R! And sorry for gettin
this one out late again.
By: Akira006
Chapter2: Leave Now
Disclaimer: I do not own Zelda!
Akira006: Hey everybody thank you all so much for the reviews. You have no idea how much I appreciate them and I am sorry for
updating so late. Truthfully, I had sorta given up on this story, but since you all seem to want me to continue it, I will
as it is one of my duties as an author.(me sound so formal neh?^^) :laughs: sorry again and hope you like this chapter:
Hotaru awoke the next morning and yawned, sitting up in bed. She looked out the window on the beautiful day outside.
She smiled and pulled back the sheets, putting her feet on the soft carpet. She looked over at the clock on her bedside
table to see what time it was only to see a beautiful white rose and letter tied to a small wooden box. Her eyes widened and
she picked up the items. She smelled the rose and looked at it for some time before setting it back down on the table. She
pulled off the string that tied the letter to the box and opened the letter carefully.
Hotaru-
Good morning, love. Last night is something I don't think I can describe with words. I would love to spend more time
with, but this morning I had to leave. I'm sorry. I'll try to get back as soon as I can. I already miss you.
-Link
P.S. Hope you like the gifts.
Hotaru stared at the letter for some time. He left already . . . She shook her head and wiped away small tears. 'And
I already miss you.' She thought sadly as she opened the wooden box, not before taking time to admire the beautiful
craftsmanship and detail to it. Inside was a dark green, velvety pouch and yet another note. Hotaru unfolded the note.
I hope you enjoy the gifts. The box I think you will find some use to it. I made it myself and hope you'll forgive
some of the mistakes. Inside the pouch are two surprises, go ahead and check.
Hotaru smiled and took up the pouch. She opened it and pulled out a small instrument. It was
beautiful and blue with a smooth surface and small holes. She was awed by just looking at it. She carefully set the
instrument down before taking up the pouch again. Whatever the second gift was, it was very small. She turned the pouch
upside down and a small necklace fell out. It was beautiful. It had three golden triangles in the form of one big triangle
and a diamond triangle in the middle of them all. She looked carefully and noticed writing inside the diamond triangle. She
carefully read.
Three Goddesses become One.
It can destroy all
or lead all
The Triforce of Light and Darkness.
Hotaru frowned. What did that mean? She pondered on it and jumped when the phone rang. She picked it up and put it
to her ear.
"Hello?"
"Hotaru! Get out!"
"Link?!"
" . . . . . . . . BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!-"
Hotaru hung up the phone. What?! What was that about?! Was that even Link? She looked at the phone. She sighed, it
was probably some joke. She went over to the mirror and put on the necklace. It was truly beautiful as it shone in the
mornings light, it appeared to glow. She walked over and put the instrument back in the pouch and inside the box which she
put in her purse. She changed and grabbed her small purse and put it over her shoulder. She walked outside and down to
Link's apartment complex. She pulled out a spare key and opened the door.
"Link?!" She called out as she poked her head. The room was clean, things were put up and other things missing.
Hotaru let herself in and closed the door behind her. "Link." She repeated just as loud. She was met with pure silence. She
slowly walked forward, something didn't feel right. For some reason or another, she looked down at the necklace Link had
given her. It-it was glowing . . . white . . . pure white . . . white grass softly blowing in a warm breeze . . . dark red
staining this perfectly white picture . . . Hotaru . . .
Hotaru snapped awake and looked around fearfully. She slowly back out of the room and ran down the stairs, all the
way home. She ran into her apartment and closed and bolted her door. She leaned her head against it as she breathed deeply.
"Hotaru . . ."
Hotaru gasped and turned around in fear. Her eyes widened as they laid on the figure of . . .
"Link." She said with a smile. "What-what are you doing here? I thought you left."
He smiled a charming smile with a small unknown gleam in his eye that only someone like Hotaru would notice. He then
looked at her sadly. "We must leave, now. Come with me. It's not safe here."
"What?" Hotaru shook her head. "Where would we go? Why are we leaving? What is going on?"
"Shhh. Please not so many questions." Link said as he stepped towards her. Hotaru took a step back. Link frowned.
"Hotaru . . . what's wrong?"He asked with another smile.
White . . . pure white . . . white grass softly blowing in a warm breeze . . . dark red staining this perfectly
white picture . . . Hotaru . . . no . . .
Hotaru shook her head. "Leave."
Link looked at her before looking back down. He looked back up with a twisted face full of nothing but rage. "I
tried to ask you nicely . . ." He took two strides and pinned her against the door. "We are leaving, now." Hotaru spit in
his face and kneed him in the stomach. She opened the door, crashing it against him and ran as fast as she could. A million
thoughts spun through her head as she ran, knocking people out of the way. Where was she going? Hotaru continued to run
aimlessly, finally collapsing to her knees on soft grass. She looked up and around. Something caught her eye and she
followed it, it was fast but she was able to keep up. It stopped behind a tree near her and stepped out from behind the
trunk. It quickly ran over and knelt next to Hotaru.
"Are you alright?"It asked in a hushed voice. Hotaru nodded slowly. "Good." In one swift movement, it hit the back
of her neck and all went black.
White . . . pure white . . . white grass softly blowing in a warm breeze . . . dark red staining this perfectly
white picture . . . light flashed brightly . . . falling . . . falling . . . blood . . . dark red blood staining this white
grass . . . Hotaru . . . come back to me . . .
Hotaru woke up and was gasping for breath. She looked around at this strange place. Where was she?
"You are in the Sacred Realm if you must know." A voice said. Hotaru raised her eyes and saw an old man looking down
at her. "Don't be afraid my child. You are safe here."
Hotaru looked at him, feeling a strange aw by just his presence. "What's going on?"
"You are a very special girl, aren't you? Link gave you that did he not?" The man asked with a nod of his head.
Hotaru looked down and saw he was pointing to her necklace. She nodded.
"Yes, it was a gift."
The man smiled. "While his intentions were good, Link has just given you a very big responsibility, young girl. What
you hold there is the Triforce and it can bring destruction to all the lands if evil takes hold of it. Link gave it to you
in the hopes of keeping it away from darkness for a while. I'm sorry you have to be pulled into this. You will see many
things you have not even seen in your nightmares . . ."
Hotaru looked at him questioningly. "You speak riddles. What is this all? I don't understand."
The old man shook his head sadly. "Perhaps it is better that way . . . it will all be explained in time. But now you
must go meet one who is waiting for you quite eagerly and impatiently I'm afraid."He said with a smile. "You must see that
person first. Good bye my child and good luck. The fate of this world is on the shoulders of a stranger and a forgotten
hero."He raised his hands and Hotaru's body was soon stiff as a board as she was levitated off the ground and a blue crystal
was formed around her. She rose, slowly faster.
"Good luck . . . never lose hope or all will be lost . . ."
Hotaru reappeared in front of a pedestal with the design of the three triangles, the Triforce, on it. The air of
something sacred was filled as light came through a single window down upon her. She felt alone . . . Hotaru hugged herself
and turned around, walking towards the door. Who am I kidding? I don't know what I'm doing. She continued to walk with each
step her hope sunk lower and lower.
"I've been waiting for you . . ."
Hotaru stopped and turned around.
Link was standing in front of the pedestal, looking down at it. He looked up at her. His face showed his lack of
sleep and his eyes seemed so tired and sad. Hotaru looked down and stared at the golden necklace.
"I'm sorry." Link said hoarsely as he walked over to her, stopping beside her. "We have to go . . . they'll soon
find you here."
Hotaru nodded numbly, following behind him as he led her out of the church like place and outside. Even outside it
seemed to be rather drear even though the sun was shining. Hotaru didn't bother to ask Link any questions as they walked
through a small market. She looked around. People were smiling and voices were raised over at stands. Children wove in and
out of people's legs, chasing after a small brown mutt. Hotaru smiled softly at them as they ran by. She looked up and
followed Link a little more closely. They soon were outside the market and walking over a bridge over a moat of clear blue
water. Link stopped and turned around, looking at Hotaru. He gave her a small smile.
"We'll talk soon, I promise."He said with a nod before taking out an instrument like he gave Hotaru and playing a
small tune. A chestnut mare soon came galloping up and stopped right in front of Link. He climbed on and helped up Hotaru
carefully. The galloped off across the plains.
Hotaru leaned forward and whispered in Link's ear. "You were right. It is beautiful."She hugged his chest and tried
to take in all the scenery as they continued across the plain. The sun slowly was setting beyond the horizon, casting
shadows. They rode harder yet and soon Hotaru saw an opening in the rock in front of them. They rode through it and quickly
turned left, riding over a board that served as a small bridge over an opening and then over a bigger bridge over a valley.
They rode past a big white tent with a man yelling random things standing outside and in between two high rock walls. Soon
they were in view of a stone fortress with women in purple or white uniforms guarding it. Link rode in and the women didn't
even bother to look at him. He quickly evaded each woman and rode up a hill. There was another white tent with a woman in a
white uniform and a woman in a green and gold uniform. Link rode up and dismounted, helping Hotaru down as well.
The woman in the green uniform was the first to speak. "You made it here just in time. Apparently there were three
minions on your tail."
Link nodded. "I knew we wouldn't go unnoticed. We should not waste time then. Thank you, Keturah."He looked at
Hotaru and took her hand in his, leading her back down the hill. He kept his eyes down but gently squeezed her hand. Hotaru
looked up and Link did the same. "I'm sorry."
Hotaru smiled kindly. "Don't worry about it. At least I get to see Hyrule."Link smiled back and they walked through
the women and he lead her to a gateway that was open. A desert was seen behind it and Link led her out. They were soon
consumed in sandy winds. Link held onto her hand tightly and took out his ocarina again. He played a song and they both
disappeared in a flash of light . . .
Hotaru opened her eyes and saw they were still in the desert just a different place. They were standing on a stone
circle thing with the Triforce symbol and another symbol in the middle. She frowned, thinking. She felt a soft tug on her
hand and looked up to see Link.
"Oh, sorry."She said and followed him as he ran across to desert plain, dragging her behind him. Little green
monsters popped up from the sand and began to chase then across the sand. Luckily, they soon reached another stone area.
This one however was the entrance to huge temple like structure built into the rock. Link lead her inside and she saw it was
a temple. There were statues and pots and . . . it was awing to say the least. Hotaru stopped yet again. It was so beautiful
and so ancient and mysterious. Link let go of her hand and walked forward, up a small set of stairs.
"Nabooru!"He called out. It echoed back to him, but he didn't seem to really care. A moment or two passed by as they
waited in silence.
"Link, who's Nabooru?" Hotaru asked as she took a few steps forward uncertainly.
"You called?" A smooth voice echoed through the walls though no one could be seen yet. A figure in white and gold
stepped through a wall and out to where she could be seen.
"This is Nabooru."Link said, looking at the woman.
Nabooru nodded. "But we need to get you into a safe hiding place." She said and looked straight at Hotaru.
Hotaru stared back and then looked at Link. He looked at her with an emotionless face though his eyes didn't lie.
They had nothing but pure sorrow in them. What had happened? Link had never been like this before . . . at least not the
Link Hotaru had seen and fallen in love with. Was this the same person? The man standing there, looking like he had just
fallen and failed at everything he possibly could. Hotaru looked down . . . nothing made sense . . .
A/N: I feel like stopping here. A small cliffhanger if I do say so myself and usually I do. Please R+R! And sorry for gettin
this one out late again.
