Epilogue

"You're going away for the weekend? Why?" crackled a male voice over the phone.

"Josh, listen, it's – oh, I just…I heard from some people, some real close friends, and I'm gonna visit 'em," replied the girl on the other line. She sat in front of a sewing machine, fixing up a dress.

"But—but…your birthday's on Thursday. I…I wanted to celebrate it with you."

"No can do. I already told my friends I would visit 'em. I haven't seen them in seven years, Josh!" She sighed. "Look, I'll be back on Monday, so you ceom over then and we'll celebrate, 'kay?"

"Okay." The man sighed heavily. "But…do you truly care about them more than me?"

"I can barely live a day without you, Josh," replied the woman, careful not to sew her finger to the dress. "But they live in some, er, special conditions, and this is the only time I'm allowed to visit. And it's only one visitor at a time."

"Alright, alright. Bye, honey. I guess…if you're leaving Friday, you only have tonight and tomorrow to pack, right?"

"Right. I'm gonna return as soon as possible, 'kay? Bye-bye."

OoO

"Milady! Milady! There is something to see you," shouted a guard as he rushed into the throne room. "I…I assume that they are a peasant, by nature of their dress."

"Send them in," ordered the Queen of the glorious Kingdom of Hyrule. "Also, please find Link. He will be in the Squire's Chambers."

"Yes ma'am!" The guard saluted and marched out of the throne room.

A few moments later, a blonde woman entered the throne room with a nervous smile hovering around her lips. "Z-Zelda? Princess Zelda? Is…is that you?" she murmured.

Queen Zelda leapt to her feet, her features lit up with joy. "Annabella?"

The two women rushed into each other's arms, talking animatedly.

"I'm so glad you came! I was not sure you would remember!"

"Of course I remembered! I'd never forget to come! My boyfriend was upset that he couldn't come…however he has no clue that I'm in Hyrule! God, he'd kill himself with delight! How've you been? And, hey – how's Link?"

"I'm doing quite well, thank you! And Link? He's doing wonderfully well! He's training to become a Knight! Right now he is a Squire…" Queen Zelda paused and lowered her voice, whispering in Annabella's ear. "He…he is training to become a Knight because he needs money to pay."

"To pay for what?" asked Annabella, intrigued.

"His wedding to Malon!" Queen Zelda analyzed Annabella's face for signs of pain or depression, but Annabella was pure joyfulness. She had obviously gotten over Link and just wanted to be his friend and was happy that he was happy.

"No way! Link and Malon! Oh my God!"

"Annabella?"

The girl turned around to see Link standing into the doorway. He wore brown breeches, a silver tunic, and he had grown out his hair a bit. If he had gone to Earth and dressed in the popular clothing, he would be considered insanely hot.

"Link! Link! Hi! Oh my God! You're gonna get married!" cried Annabella happily, beaming at her friend.

Link nodded shyly, smiling at Annabella. "The wedding is Saturday."

"That's tomorrow!"

"Indeed. I planned it so that you could be present."

Annabella ran over and hugged her friend. No matter what, Hyrule would always be a second home to her.

OoO

A six-year-old girl with fiery hair and dark blue eyes sat on the floor of her small cabin, watching a cuccoo waddling around.

"Daddy, tell me a story," she called to her father, who was preparing dinner.

"Do you want to hear a song instead?" asked her father, glancing down at her.

"If you want," replied the redhead, standing up with her little legs and toddling over to her father.

Her father hummed a gentle song. The girl listened intently, smiling when the song ended.

"I liked it. What's it called?"

"The Melody of Realms. If played on the right instrument, it transports you between two different realms."

"Realms?"

"Different places where people live."

"Oh."

"Our ancestor discovered this song. She was from the other realm. She brought her suitor to Hyrule and they settled down here." The man smiled. "She's my great-great-great grandmother. She was friends with the famous Sir Link, and Queen Zelda, and the woman who ran our ranch during that time."

"What was her name?" asked the little girl, becoming more interested.

"Her name was Annabella. Her husband's name was Josh."

"Funny names," giggled the little girl, covering her mouth with her chubby hands.

"Funny names, indeed, my little girl, but they did wonders for the land. They named that old cabin near Kokiri Forest an ancient preservation. No one is allowed to destroy it."

The man knelt down next to his child and hugged her. "It's a magical cabin. Ones who had unfulfilled lives will stay in that cabin after death until they see those who they loved."

"Will Mommy be in that cabin?" asked the young girl hopefully.

The man shook his head. "No, dear. She had a wonderful life. She had you. She had Lon Lon Ranch."

"But she didn't stay with us long."

"She had a fulfilled life."

"It wasn't her time to go."

The man hugged her again. "Ah, my dear child, no one should die, especially not your mother. At least she will be remember. Do you know that story about the Hero who was sent back in time and no one remembered his accomplishments?"

"Yeah."

"Well, remember this: you are Sagitta, great-great-great-great-granddaughter of that Hero's friend. Trust me, darling…with the song I'll teach you, you can accomplish wonderful things." The man smiled. "And everyone will remember them."