Author's Notes: Well, here it is: The final chapter of my Zelda fan fiction "Ruto's Wish". Brought to you by popular demand. ( And a few odd threats against otherwise.) As some of you probably guessed, there is a kiss involved. But in a way where Link is not romantically involved with Ruto. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I already have some ideas for a sequel, so look out for the first couple chapters in the next few months.

Chapter 13: Ruto Gets Her Wish

Darkness. No matter which way she looked, all Ruto could see was darkness.Is this what being dead is like? It seems pretty bland for the afterlife. She continued to look around. It looks a lot like the inside of the Water Temple. Maybe I am dead. Suddenly the idea sank in and she instantly became grief stricken. But that mean that I will never see my father again! Nor my friends... Nor Link. She felt if she where still alive, she would be crying. I was hoping this adventure would bring us together, but now we are further apart, with no way for me to get back. She went quiet, sure that everything was in vain. If only I could have just one kiss... suddenly she became quite aware. I felt something! she thought to herself. I really felt something! Maybe Link has found a way to reach me! she began to feel new life energizing her spirit. The darkness surrounding her began to brighten. She could feel herself coming back to Earth. Suddenly she slowly opened her eyes, the feeling of Link's lips on hers sending her through all new sensations. She sat up slowly, not wanting their intimate moment to end. This is what I always wished for. she thought. A chance to prove the way I feel.

Link pulled away as she sat up, a joyous look upon his face. "You're alive!" he cried out, Sid dancing about happily. Ruto said nothing, but sat there for as moment with a blank look on her face. Suddenly she threw her arms around him in a tight embrace. Link slowly returned the gesture.

"Thank you." She whispered in his ear. Link smiled warmly. Ruto pulled back to look at his face. Her eyes widened in surprise. "Link! were you crying?" she said, looking at his wet, reddened eyes. Link suddenly turned away and wiped his face.

"Yeah.." he said sheepishly.

"Did you really care that much?" she asked in disbelief. Link said nothing but began to blush. "Do you love me?" Ruto asked all of a sudden, almost immediately regretting saying those words. Link looked surprised.

"What!?" he said, his eyes wide. He didn't know how to say this without sounding biased or uncaring. Suddenly it came to him and he began to smile. "I love all my friends equally as a part of my family. All of the sages, my friends, they're the world to me. Without any of you, this life of mine would have no meaning. I'd still ba a lonely little boy alone amongst the Kokiri. So I guess what I'm trying to say is, You're one of my best friends, and I owe a lot to you. But I'm just not ready for that kind of commitment yet. I hope you understand."

At first Ruto was disappointed. But after thinking about his words, she returned the smile. "That's good enough for me!" they sat there for a moment, when Ruto noticed Link's leg. "Oh, your hurt!" Link grinned.

"Ah, I'm alright." He reassured her.

"Yeah!" Sid said, not to be overlooked. "It'll take more than some old dagger to take my buddy down!" Link laughed.

"We'll Ruto, I guess you better be getting home. Don't want to worry your father now. I promised him you'd go right back as soon as you were better." Ruto nodded in agreement. She jumped into the lake, preparing to take the under water path back to Zora's Domain.

" Thanks again Link!" she called out. "And thanks for the portal locations! Now it'll be easier for me to visit!" Link had a perplexed look on his face as Ruto disappeared below the lake's surface. It's amazing . She if possibly the most blunt and straight forward person I know, yet she never fails to surprise me.

"So Link, are we heading back to the Forest now?" Sid piped up. Link smiled.

"I guess we are. Hold on. I'm taking us the short way home." Link pulled out the ocarina a second time and played the Minuet of Forest. He looked at the blood beginning to clot on his leg and laughed inwardly as green lights began to swirl around them. Coming home with stains and blood without telling where I had gone. Saria is going to be so mad at me for this.

The End