Hola my friends! I really need to work on my schoolwork, so the updates will be coming later and later. Fortunately, I have been able to give you the next chapter as you see before you. I have gotten many different opinions about Krystal. Those of you worried about the romance, stop worrying. I can't reveal a lot more, but I stand by the rating, it is a Zelda Link romance. Don't worry any longer. Here you are! And Krystal does not know about Link's problem.
Chapter 9
(Don't Look Back)
Link kept his eyes shut; refusing to admit to the fact that he was awake. The first thing that he noticed was that his bed was unusually uncomfortable and he had a strong pain in his right leg. As he shifted ever so slightly, it seemed to increase in intensity, radiating to his whole body. This sudden jolt of reality caused him to yelp and sit up in bed.
Link's eyes widened; since when did his legs drape over the end of the bed? The sudden pain returned; he winced, rubbing his calf. He felt terrible. He walked into the kitchen, his eyes drooping. Zelda got one look at him and screamed. This caused him to scream in return. He stopped, and grabbed his throat. Since when did his voice get so deep?
Zelda inhaled sharp, quick breaths. Link…he was huge! Yesterday, he was only a little boy! Now, he looked like he was fifteen years old! He stood there for a minute; she watched him until she finally snapped out of it. "Link, come over here and eat." She was still in shock when he sat across from her.
He looked up at her. "Mom, how old am I?" he asked. Zelda looked confused.
"I…Are you…" she guessed. "Are you thirteen?" he smiled.
"That's right! Now you won't have to ask me." He fingered his spoon. The pain once again ran up his leg. He grabbed it, wincing.
"What's wrong, Link?" Zelda looked concerned.
"I don't know, Mom. It's weird…I feel pain all over my body. It really hurts. And I think I outgrew my bed." He smiled sheepishly. Zelda's eyes widened. She knew it was bound to happen eventually…puberty. How in the world was she going to explain it!
"Link, I think you can go out again today, but don't stay out too long, okay?" she knew he would ask anyway.
"Really? Gee, thanks Mom! I'll come back soon!" he got up, and started running for the door. When he got to the edge of the kitchen, he stopped. He walked back up to Zelda. "Umm…Mom? I never really thanked you for taking care of me and stuff…so…" he kissed her hesitantly, and ran out of the door. Zelda held her cheek.
"He…he kissed me…" she stammered. "Well, I never thought…." She smiled to herself.
Link was running with all his strength. He really wanted to see Krystal again. Somehow, she reminded him of someone…he tried to think of who it might be. Only one figure came to his mind. Mom. In the dream, she looked exactly like Krystal! Well, almost. He shook the thoughts from his mind. He had arrived at the inn.
"Link?" he heard a puzzled exclamation. He looked up to see Krystal sitting on the roof of the inn, smiling down at him.
"Get down, are you crazy?" Link exploded. "You can't sit up there! You might break your neck!" she laughed loudly.
"You party pooper! Alright, alright, I'm coming!" she got down, and walked towards him. She cocked her head when she got close to him. "You look different…you're taller!" she smiled. "How old are you anyway?" she asked.
"Thirteen." Link smiled. She looked happy.
"Really? Me too!" she looked off in the distance. "Want to watch the sun go down and stare at the clouds?" she pleaded with him; showing her puppy dog eyes.
"Okay." Link shrugged. There was nothing better to do anyway. The two of them spent the rest of the day lazily watching the clouds float by and spotting the shapes in them. Nearing the end of the day, Link began to feel strange. He kept his mouth shut, though. There was no reason to bring it up.
"Link?" Krystal turned so she faced him. He faced her, sitting up.
"Yeah?" he looked intently at her.
"Have you ever kissed a girl?" she asked. Link almost fell back.
"Uh, kissed…a girl!" his voice cracked. He blushed. "I don't think so." He suddenly felt uncomfortable. "Why?"
"I've heard its lots of fun. I just wondered what it was like, that's all." She sighed. "Do…do you think you could show me?" she asked timidly.
"Well…" Link stood up and backed away a little. "I don't think its right." Krystal frowned.
"Why?" she looked like she was going to cry.
"Well, I already…I…I just don't want to…" he looked off into the distance. "Is…that okay?" he asked.
"I guess so." Krystal decided she would wait. "So…what do you wanna do?" she sighed.
"Krystal? Is it okay if I go off to myself for a while? I really need to think…" she didn't reply. Link took it as a yes, and shuffled off towards Lake Hylia. He sat at the water's edge. So many questions…and why didn't he know the answers? Lately…he hadn't told anyone…but he had felt things he couldn't describe…and about his Mom…and he was starting to see things. Things that didn't make sense. He drifted into sleep…
He heard a voice…"Link! Look! Listen!" he opened his eyes and saw himself in what appeared to be a large tree…the scene faded out almost as suddenly as it came. Next, he heard a nagging sort of voice.
"How dare you leave me out here all alone! If you're a man, act like one! Take responsibility!" A wheezing sound echoed around the squishy sort of hallway…another voice…this time it came through loud and clear.
"I…I could not comprehend the power of the gods, and…Link…give the ocarina to me." He opened his eyes. He saw one figure before it faded out…Mom.
He awoke with a start. Mom. Something was wrong…he could tell. He looked in the direction of the castle. A dark cloud, like a rainstorm hovered over it. He got up and sprinted off. He wouldn't let anything hurt Mom…ever. He only hoped it wasn't too late.
From another section of the field, Krystal also saw the cloud. She was worried about Link…she would make sure he was alright. He was her only friend.
I know…for one thing, it took way to long to update. I'm trying, but school is hunting me down…I'll keep going though…for all of you…for another thing; I felt this chapter was a little rushed. I didn't like it a lot…but the next is going to be MUCH better…I promise.
FrodoBaggins87: Yeah, that's a good guess…hee hee!
SomeSayTheWorldWillEnd: No…they got close, but that would make it bleh…it is a Zelda Link fic, don't worry…look at the next chapter…;)
KrazieShadowNinja: Yeah, school is even more evil! Thanks! Glad you like all three!
Sapphirethewindwolf: Yeah, I was hoping someone would like that! I mean, come on, what would Link do with a teddy bear?…don't answer that.
BakOtaku: Thanks again for the dance! I'm glad you liked the building tension! It only gets better from here!...;)
Opia-Fire: Hope you liked this chapter, then! I'm glad you like Krystal! She's so cute, isn't she?
Theherooftime2005: Sorry I couldn't email you, I wouldn't be allowed to…anywho, as you can see, no she does not know about his problem…as for the other question…you'll just have to read and find out
Meowzi: Much sooner than you think, Meowzi…much sooner than you think…;) (By the way, I disagree with you…time to get out the old fox traps)...
TheMasterofSkittles: Wow, thanks. I'll keep working on it, don't worry. I hope you enjoy my further chapters! (Gift basket for you!)
Sweswe: hmm, interesting name. No, Link does not fall in love with Krystal. Just a little conflict…and by the way, one reader happens to mean a lot to me…not enough to change my story…but we don't have to worry since it's not going in that direction anyway…(gift basket for you)
GoldenSunGeek: Yeah, it was fun using movie quotes. I don't think I'll do it again, though…;)
Queenie64: Wow, I am deeply honored. (bows) I will go all the way with the story, don't worry… (gives gift basket while bowing)
Zekoi: Yay Link! (Blows air horn) Go Link! (Screams while holding sign)
