A/N: FFN seems to be down a lot doesn't it? Oh well. it gives me some time to catch up with my writing until I figure out I left all my other writing stuff somewhere else. That means I get to work on this one.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zelda just borrowing the characters and the places.

* Fairy Magic* * Chapter 3: Devotion *

"Are you sure you want to go?" Link said looking over his shoulder at me.

"Yes, mother," I said annoyed. He had been asking me the same question all morning.

The breeze was cool in the early morning as the two of us walked to Lon Lon Ranch. There was no need for Epona considering the short distance. I was spending the day there with Malon while Link sent his day in the castle attending meetings and conferences with the other Ambassadors. She was a sweet girl and very down to earth, someone I wouldn't mind spending some time with.

We walked through the entrance of the stone wall that surrounded the ranch.

"Why hello, Link. It's nice to see you again." The petite red head looked up from her chore. The horse that she was feeding neighed a greeting as well.

"Good morning, Malon. This is my friend, Fuiri. She was hoping to spend the day here. I have meetings for most of the day."

Malon smiled in delight and turned to the lavender haired lady. "You're more than welcome to spend time here. It's always nice to have someone else around especially a female that's human. All I have is Daddy, Ingo, and the horses."

I laughed lightly. She was such a sweet girl. "Thank you very much, Miss Malon."

"Oh. just call me Malon. I hate formalities," she said wrinkling her nose.

"Link, don't you have to get back to the castle?"

He nodded. "I promise to be back for you later."

I smiled at Malon and looked back at him. "Don't worry about it."

*

"So where are you from, Fuiri?"

"Just around. I travel quite a bit."

"That must be exciting," Malon said with a dreamy expression on her face. "I wish I could. but Daddy needs me too much. I don't know what he would do without me."

"Maybe some day."

"There needs to be someone to take care of the ranch."

There was just so much sadness in her voice. I wish there were some way I could help her. An awkward silence filled the space our conversation once filled.

"Would you like to go for a ride? Maybe we can have a picnic lunch out by Lake Hylia."

"Okay, that sounds great," I agreed happily.

An hour later, we were riding alongside each other towards the lake.

I had found out her mother died when she was very young, and her father had become even more disoriented afterwards. She had always had dreams of traveling and would like to see the world. But all she could do was take day trips here and there which quench the need to be free for little bits at a time. Her father needed her home too much.

"You know so much about me now. tell me about yourself. I've been wanting to ask you a question."

We were seated on an old red and white checkered blanket eating sandwiches and drinking fresh milk from the ranch. The sun was shining and the air was crisp and cool but not too much so. It was perfect picnic weather.

"What happened to Navi?" she questioned.

I looked up more in recognition to my name than in surprise. "The Great Deku Tree sent her on another quest." Simple reply. No connection. Just giving a fact.

Malon took that in thinking of what I said. "Fuiri means "fairy" doesn't it?"

Smart girl. "Yes, it does," I said slowly. "Why do you ask?"

"You're Navi, aren't you?" she said a small smile creeping across her face.

I applauded her. "Congrats. You're the first one to have figured it out," I said with a smile. My face became serious. "Please leave it that way."

"Sure, but may I ask why? Or can I guess? I think I know."

"Go for it." I nibbled on my sandwich awaiting her answer.

"Link never paid much attention to you as fairy, and no offense but even I have to say you got annoying at times."

"No problem, I understand."

"But there were times when he needed to listen. and he never did. By taking on a form he could understand then perhaps you could get through to him."

"You got it. I don't understand why Link can't fall for a girl as intelligent as you are. Sometimes it seems like Princess Zelda is decades older considering the responsibility she holds on her shoulders. He acts like an immature teenage boy. "

"I understand, Navi. I fell in love with the fairy boy when I was younger. so many years ago. I guess I do care about him, but I know with my heart that nothing between us will be more than friends."

Both of us drifted out to our realms of mind. Lost in thought over the past, present, and future. Neither of us realized the darkening sky until it was too late.

"Malon!" I shouted as she yelled my name.

Gathering what we could, both of us scurried upon our horses and galloped for shelter. By Lake Hylia there wasn't much shelter besides the scientist's lab where he would simply freak if we showed up. With that thought in mind, we rode back fast as the lightning that struck to the ranch.

I tumbled off my horse into the damp fragrant grass giggling. Malon looked down at me like I was crazy, her crimson hair clung to her face. Sliding off her own horse, she watched me.

"I never knew it could be this much fun to be human," I giggled.

"Well we better get dry or Link is going to have to deal with a sick Fuiri."

I nodded meekly to her motherly voice and followed her inside to get warm.