A/N: OMG! IT'S THE LAST CHAPPIE!
Link: O.O Are you serious?
YES!
Link: YAY! AT LAST!
Here it is!
Rise of the Heroine of Time: Chapter 13: It's All Over
A large crowd was gathered around the Town Market, a crowd of Hylians that were anxious to hear the news of the war. Standing behind the raised platform, his form concealed, Link gazed out into the crowd, a little nervous. He never was comfortable in front of crowds, giving few public speeches. Now was about to be one of those few speeches. He sighed, adjusted the collar of his royal blue, velvet shirt, then stepped onto the podium, a hush falling over the crowd.
Link cleared his throat and began. "...We have endured much pain and terror over the last many days... Many of you mourn the loss of a loved one in the massive battle that transpired on our fields... And believe me, I do feel for your pain... But I am here to tell you that now you may rest easy... For there will be no more death, no more spilling of our blood, no more living in fear. Because the war is finally over!"
There was an uproarious cheer from the rest of the Hylians. Link paused to let their rejoicing pass, then continued.
"The Evil King is destroyed. His threat no longer exists. Thanks to the efforts of all, Hyrule will be at peace for a long time to come. Hylians, Gorons, Zoras, Sheikah... even the Gerudos are now at peace. We will all work to rebuild the kingdom to its former glory soon enough, but for now... rest easy. The War for Peace... is over."
Cheering and applause followed, continuous as Link stepped off the platform. He quickly sneaked back into the surrounding castle grounds, where he found his family, atop the hill and overlooking the festival of celebration. His eyes first met Zelda's as she smiled affectionately, then Kili popped up in front of his face, catching him slightly by surprise.
"See, that wasn't so hard, was it?" she beamed.
Link sighed, smiling. "No, it wasn't."
"Straight and to the point."
"Right. Thanks, Link."
She would've gone on, if she hadn't noticed how Link was looking past her at Zelda's pretty face. The pixie quickly moved out of the way and allowed the couple to meet, Zelda pulling Link in.
Don't worry, Alm. That was perfect.-
Link smiled gently. -Thank you, Gwen.-
He would've embraced back, but his smile faded as his gaze looked ahead, and Zelda turned to look as well. Florence stood a distance away, not looking down into the market, but up into the sky longingly. The Royal Couple exchanged glances, then released each other and approached her quietly.
"Florence..." The princess turned to her parents with glassy eyes, turning away in shame. Zelda saw this and put a gentle hand on her shoulder. "What's wrong?"
"I-I'm sorry," she said in a feeble voice. "I should be happy now... The war is over, Ganondorf is gone, you two are recognized... but it's just..."
Link approached her other side. "Florence, don't lay blame on yourself. We just only recently recognized. We can barely imagine what it must feel to lose a soulmate."
Tears came to her eyes. "I've called and called, but he doesn't answer..."
Zelda gave her a comforting smile. "But that means he's still alive, somehow. He'd answer as a free spirit if he were dead."
Florence paused, sniffing as she nodded. Kili settled on her shoulder, caressing her hair. "Yeah, it wouldn't take an ocean to get rid of Jurich. He's too tough for that!"
"He's still alive, Florence," Zelda comforted. "You must wish for his safety."
"A Gaiden never gives up hope, Florence, even in the darkest of times." Link used his own means of comfort. "He's still out there. Within time, he will return. He'll have to, since you two are recognized."
She looked at up at him uncertainty. "So that's all there is to it, Father? All I have to do is hope?"
Link nodded, a warm smile on his face. "That's why Ganondorf fell so easily. Because Hope is the strongest Power there is."
Finally, Florence returned the smile, looking down at her hand to see the Triforce of Power, given to her after Ganondorf was gone. Then she turned and gave out one last bond-send...
Wherever you are, Tyryn... I hope you're safe.-
At first, there was an infinite blackness, the roaring of the ocean waves dulled by the underwater sound waves. The sandy ocean floor was coated with sea flowers and coral, a colorful garden of the sea. And something lay among them. A dark figure laid in an unconscious state, loose clothes and hair floating in the churning waters. And then something broke through the quiet roar, a fluttering sensation, a call that awoke the figure from his total retreat...
A pair of violet eyes opened.
TO BE CONTINUED...
A/N: THIS FIC IS DONE AT LAST!
Link: I DON'T BELIEVE IT!
But there's gonna be a LONG time before there's a sequel.
Link: T.T;
Skywise and Redlance: (appear in Hawaiian shirts and tans) WE'RE BACK!
YAY! (snuggles them)
Link: Bit of a long vacation, huh, wolfriders?
Skywise: We needed it.
Link: I need one!
Redlance: Oh, stop whining.
Link: T.T;;;;;
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