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and if you didn't know already, i don't own zelda. :P
Chapter 27
Over
Link stood unmoving, waiting for the others to take his side. All was quiet. Snow fluttered down softly to the ground. There was no wind.
Link could hear someone approaching now. The snow crunched beneath their steps.
Now beside him, she placed a gentle hand on his bandaged shoulder. He smiled weakly, acknowledging her presence. Neither spoke.
Another person approached to the opposite side of him, silent as the first visitor.
"Thanks for being here.", he said to the two, breaking the silence. "It means a lot to me."
"I wouldn't be anywhere else.", said the redhead to his left. "I just wish it didn't have to turn out this way."
The three stood without words for a long while until Cremia spoke again.
"Link.", she said. "I'm going to stay a few weeks at my cousin's ranch. I'll be there tonight. Mal's holding a memorial dinner for her."
"Alright.", Link said distantly.
"You don't have to go if you don't want.", she added. "I know all this must be very hard."
"No, no.", Link insisted. "I'm coming." He attempted to smile.
Cremia sniffled, taking Link into a hug. "Take care of yourself now." Her voice was shaky but calm.
"I'll see you later.", he whispered, letter her go.
Cremia walked off, disappearing down the path and out of Kakariko Village Graveyard.
Only Link and the other woman were left.
She looked up at the statue before them.
"She's beautiful, isn't she?", Jesamay said out loud. "They did a wonderful job."
Link studied the statue. It was Zelda, life size, wearing a long, billowing gown, with large angel wings attached to her back.
She was smiling down at him, yet her eyes held an untold sadness. Her stone hair flowed back in a wind that only she seemed to be effected by. Yes, it was beautiful.
But it was not comparable to the real Zelda that he loved.
"It doesn't come close to her.", he pointed out. "Nothing ever will."
"True.", Jesamay agreed sadly.
"Whatever happened to Navi?", Link asked, changing the subject.
"She has been banished.", Jesamay replied simply.
"That's good.", said Link. He sighed, trying to think of things to say. Anything to get the painful situation off his mind.
"So,", Link started. "How did you know so much about us. Did you watch us or something?"
"Yes, I did.", replied Jesamay. "After being banished from Hyrule, because of saving you, I began to work as a spy of Termina, and secretly Hyrule."
"Why?", he asked.
"Well, I was interested in Hyrule's affairs and it was an excuse to keep an eye on you two."
"I understand."
"I was obviously nervous when I found that you two met again.", Jesamay went on. "I knew it was a bad idea."
"Did you predict that something this bad would happen?"
"I considered it. Only as a worst case scenario though. That's why I wanted to keep you two apart in the fist place." , Jesamay explained.
And it made so much sense why Jesamay tried so hard to give him that potion all those years ago now. She had done it in consideration of the future. If she didn't do it then, she knew that eventually someone would get hurt.
And that's exactly what had happened.
"Thanks for trying to save her.", he said. "Your very smart."
"Yeah.", she sighed.
Link looked down to Zelda's plaque that was at the angel's feet.
It said:
Here lies Zelda Serenity Harkinian
Of Royal blood.
Princess of Hyrule. Princess of Destiny
A loving daughter, friend, and wife
May she soar high among the heavens and let the goddesses guide her to paradise.
Her story will be told through generations.
Link was glad to see the word "wife" etched into the stone. Zelda would be happy with that. Even if it still had her maiden name there, it didn't matter. The point was that she was acknowledged as someone's wife.
Jesamay broke the silence saying, "Link, it's getting awfully cold out here. I think we should make our way to the ranch."
"You go ahead.", he said, staring at the plaque. "I'll be there soon."
"But, Link, you'll catch your death out here.", she scowled.
"That might not be such a bad thing.", he said. Then seeing her shocked expression, he added, "Don't worry, I'll follow in a few minutes."
"Alright.", she sighed, hugging him goodbye, and making her way into town.
Link stood there for what seemed like hours, just looking up at the statue.
"You were so perfect.", he whispered. "Why was it you that had to leave?"
Link tightened the hold of the flowers in his hand. They were roses. White roses.
Not being able to handle it anymore, he dropped down to the ground, letting tears fall from his eyes.
She didn't deserve this at all. She was supposed to live. They were supposed to be together forever. Why did the goddesses have to be so unfair to snatch her away like that?
She had died right there. Right in his arms. Her last words would be remembered till the day he died. "I love you", they were.
They had gone through so much. They were so perfect together.
They had plans. They were going to have a family. They were going to rule the land together. They were going to be happily in love.
He still couldn't believe this had happened. Holding her and seeing her slip away didn't seem to be convincing enough. She just wasn't gone. She just couldn't be.
Even after watching the burial today couldn't make him let go.
He just wished, hoped, she would wake up and run to him. Run to him and let him take her in his arms and never let go. And then everything would be perfect again.
But, no. He had to ruin it. He had to kill her out of pure pettiness.
He won. He got what he wanted. If he didn't get Zelda, no one could. And he made sure of it with his last breath.
Now Link was left with nothing. If Zelda wasn't with him, his life was worth nothing.
Even if the king had given him knighthood, it didn't matter. It didn't matter that everyone was there to support him. Cremia, Jesamay, Romani….he didn't care.
Marth had claimed this was to teach them a lesson. The lesson that life wasn't fair. Not everyone gets what they want.
Zelda was gone. Link was empty. Marth was dead.
There was a single breeze lingering among the quiet grave, lightly brushing against Link's cheek, wiping away his tears.
Angel kisses.
Someday. Someday they would be reunited. And then they would be able to start where they left off. Someday, everything will be right again.
Until then, Link would have to live normally. Until this pain was lifted from his chest and he was able to rest. Rest with the one he loves.
Death was just the beginning. Another chance. Yes, someday…
But for now, he would have to wait. And she would have to also. Which seemed to be like an eternity until then.Indeed, Marth was right
Love doesn't always end happily ever after…
I watched the walls around me crumble…
But it's not like I won't build them up again
So here's your last chance for redemption…
So take it while it lasts, cause it will end
My tears are turning into time I've wasted
Trying to find a reason for goodbye
I can't live without you
Can't breathe without you
I'm dreamin' 'bout you
Honestly, tell me that it's over
As if the world is spinning and I'm still living
It won't be right if we're not in it together
Tell me that it's over
And I'll be the first to go…
Don't want to be the last to know
I won't be the one to chase you
But at the same time
You're the heart that I call home
I'm always stuck with these emotions
And the more I try to feel, the less I'm whole
My tears are turning into time I've wasted
Trying to find a reason for goodbye
I can't live without you
Can't breathe without you
I'm dreamin' 'bout you
Honestly, tell me that it's over
As if the world is spinning and I'm still living
It won't be right if were not in it together
Tell me that it's over
And I'll be the first to go, yeah I'll be the first to go
Don't want to be the last to know…
My tears are turning into time I've wasted
Trying to find a reason for goodbye
I can't live without you
Can't breathe without you
I'm dreamin' bout you
Honestly, tell me that it's over
As if the world is spinning and I'm still living
It won't be right if were not in it together
Tell me that its over…
Honestly, tell me
Honestly, tell me
Don't tell me that it's over
Don't tell me that it's over
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