Author's notes: I apologize if chapter five seemed a little short compared to some of the others, but writer's block is something you can't just get rid of. It goes away with time. Anyway, a colossal thank-you to all my reviewers, without which this story would be nonexistent. If you review my story and want to leave a flame, make it constructive. In other words, tell me what would make the story better. I think that is it, so here we go.
Chapter 6: Sheik's prophecy
Sheik looked into Link's sapphire eyes and sighed softly. The promise ring would be of great assistance to Sheik in the coming months, though he did not realize it just now. Link released Sheik and held out his hand, waiting to see if Sheik would grab it. He did (rather tightly, I might add), and the pair went inside.
"Let's have some cake," Link suggested, reaching for a knife.
"Okay," Sheik agreed, watching in silence as Link cut two pieces.
He handed one plate to Sheik and sat on the couch to enjoy his slice. Sheik followed roughly a minute later, and rested a hand on Link's knee. Link, who had finished his slice, gently laid a hand on Sheik's. Sheik scooted closer and leaned his head on Link's warm shoulder. Link's arms slowly slid into place at Sheik's waist as Sheik settled himself. The pair sat quietly for several minutes before Link spoke up.
"Is there any particular reason for your wanting to cuddle so much lately?" he asked.
"None other than the fact that I love being with you," Sheik smiled.
Link planted a kiss on Sheik's forehead. "Me, too."
Sheik yawned and embedded himself deeper into the crook of Link's arm.
"Tired?" Link asked him.
Sheik nodded in silence. "Could we get in bed?"
"Yes," Link replied. "Come on."
Sheik followed Link down the hall to the bedroom and crawled in bed, joined a moment later by Link. Link allowed Sheik to cuddle up next to him, and the two were asleep in three seconds flat.
It was well past midnight when Link was awoken from a pleasant dream about riding his horse in a field of daisies to find Sheik tossing and turning in his sleep.
"Sheik, wake up," Link whispered, gently prodding Sheik in the side.
Sheik stirred, but did not awaken; instead, he buried himself deeper in the blankets.
"It's me, Link," Link whispered. "Wake up, Sheik, you're dreaming."
However, Sheik seemed to be in a trance of sorts, and did not awaken. Not knowing what else to do, Link slinked down the hall to the bathroom. He grabbed a washcloth and began running it under the cool water that flowed from the faucet. Wringing it out, he brought it back to the bed where Sheik was still tossing and turning and rested it upon Sheik's moist forehead. Sheik felt the cool wetness of the washcloth and woke up at last to find Link by his side gripping his hand.
"Oh, Sheik, are you all right?" Link asked. "I woke up and found you having a fit."
Sheik sat up and hugged Link to him, tears pouring down his cheeks. Link took the washcloth and dabbed at Sheik's eyes.
"Shh," Link murmured. "Tell me what this is all about."
"There was a huge war in our world. The three divine goddesses, to terminate it, called you. It turned out that the war was the cause of an evil sorceress's magic. When you tried to defeat her, it was discovered that her magic was far too powerful for your weapons to deflect. Because of it, you died," Sheik said.
"There is no way something like that could—" Link was cut off by what sounded like battle cries outside his window. Link went to the window to have a look, and was amazed at what he saw. Thousands of men and women were battling it out in the field surrounding Link's house.
"Sheik, come here and look out the window," Link said.
"Why?" asked Sheik curiously.
"Just come and look," Link answered.
Sheik got up and stood beside Link, looking at the battle scene below. Sheik's first instinct was to get back in bed, but something told him to stay put.
"Is this what you saw in your dream?" Link asked.
"Yes," Sheik answered. "Only, I think it's a prophecy."
Link had barely opened his mouth when the voices of the three goddesses spoke.
"Our land is at war. You are the only one who can stop it. The source of the war is hidden within the Temple of Darkness. You will have to use what you have and some of what you don't know you possess to bring an end to it."
Link was confused. What did they mean by "what he didn't know he possessed"?
"You might be right, my lovely Sheikah," Link answered. "I just got a message from the goddesses."
"I guess this means you have to save the world again," Sheik sighed.
"It does," Link replied. "Do not look so upset. You have the promise ring, and if I do not return, that is your cue to use it."
"Okay," Sheik smiled, nestling against Link, who smiled and stroked his hair.
Link yawned. "Let's go back to sleep now."
However, Link was too late with that last statement because Sheik was already fast asleep, snuggled against Link's side with an arm across his chest.
Link fell asleep easily and mulled over what parts of the goddesses' message had meant.
In the next chapter, the whole plotline will change from a solid romance to an action/romance. I hope you will enjoy it all the same. Later!