A/N: Apparently, Shinobi Kitten has a problem with me telling her to update. Last time I checked, cats couldn't become ninjas so… LOL. So anyways, another new chapter, hope you enjoy.

Nearly Eternal

Malon walked up the steps leading up to Kakiriko village. She hugged her jacket with the chilling wind blowing. Even though Vincent let Lyndis stay with him, she knew that it didn't matter. For the past month, Vincent and her have become even closer then they were before. She loved hearing moments of his childhood and adolescence.

She saw his house and a smile spread over her face. She couldn't wait to see Vincent's face. Malon wanted to surprise him today, making him take her out for a fun day.

The inn was finally complete and Malon saw a young woman, not much older than her, emerge from it. She wore revealing clothing to show off her curvy body but what really drew attention was her azure hair. She had long, cascading hair that curled neared the tip. Its color was azure, not a usual hair color. She started for Vincent's house.

Malon slowed her pace as she saw her knock at Vincent's door. She admitted to herself that the woman did indeed look lovely. Vincent opened his door and for a second, stared at each other. They finally broke that with a warm embrace.

"Clair?" Vincent let go of her. "It has been such a long time. You grown up."

"Nearly eternal." She said. "Glad your ok."

"I trust you've been well too." Vincent said.

"Well, I have. Everyone does miss you."

"Vincent?" Malon said as she walked up to the pair.

"Malon," Vincent smiled at her. "I'd like you to meet my baby sister, Clair."

Malon breathed a sigh of relief. She turned to Clair. "Nice to meet you." She noticed that Clair had azure blue eyes.

"Likewise. So I take it you're the girl my brother has fallen for. Can't say that I'm not surprised he chose a redhead." Clair said. "But what is a pretty girl like you doing with a spoiled brat like my brother."

"She's saying I'm spoiled, unbelievable." Vincent said. "So how is Alistor? Pain like always?"

"Come to the inn, we're all there. Show off, Malon was it, to father." Clair suggested.

"Oh, yes, come on Vincent." Malon said. "I want to meet your family."

"Fine." Vincent said.

Vincent took Malon's hand and led her to the inn. Even though his hand was gloved, she could tell he was a nervous. Clair was a few steps behind them. Vincent reached for the doorknob and turned it. He slowly opened the door but didn't go inside. Clair went in first and Malon stayed with Vincent.

"Something wrong Vinnie?" She asked.

"No, not really. Come on Malon." Vincent smiled at her and went inside.

Lyndis walked around the market. She hasn't been able to come here by herself so she could explore. Lyndis left Vincent's house earlier so she could.

Even though she tried to be more relaxed since she made her new friends, one thing still bothered her. She wanted to find out if Link was really the person she was looking for.

"Lyndis?" said a voice from behind her.

She turned around to see him. Link, slowly walking up to her. She noticed the physical similarities but that wasn't enough.

"Hi Link, where's Zelda?"

"She had to stay in the castle, royal duties. What about you? Why are you here in the market?" Link questioned.

"I felt bored. Link, mind if I ask you something?"

"Go ahead."

"Do you ever feel as if, like something was missing from your life." Lyndis struggled to find the words. "Like…"

"Actually, I did." Link responded.

"You…did?" Lyndis questioned.

"Yeah, not to seem forward but since you came I haven't felt that." Link said.

"I have to show you something." Lyndis reached behind her neck an unclasped her necklace. She then handed it to Link. "Open it up."

Link opened the locket to see the picture. He read the inscription. "You think that we really are…"

"Brother and sister." Lyndis finished.

He glanced back down at the picture. Link never thought of it before. Was Lyndis really his sister? They shared so many things yet it never crossed his mind. Almost as if he knew it were true from the start.

"This changes a lot of things." Link said.

"You don't doubt it?"

Link shook his head. "I know it's true Lyndis. Don't ask me how but I just do."

Night fell swiftly on Hyrule. Kakiriko village became devoid of the life it has during the day and only lights glowing through resident's windows lightened it. The inn had the most lights on celebrating its opening day.

Malon tried to muffle her laughs but it was impossible. She and Clair became real close and Clair decided to tell a few stories about Vincent's past.

"Look, Clair, the more you say, the more I'll say about your embarrassing moments." Vincent said, his face red.

"Ok, fine. Your no fun though." Clair said.

"What a charming young lady you are." Said a middle-aged woman, with auburn hair, that sat across from Malon.

"Thank you Mrs. Aegis." Malon said.

"Please call me Heather, dear." Mrs. Aegis said.

A man sat next to her. His dark, red hair was cut short. He had a solemn look on his face. "Tell us Vincent, what have you been doing all this time?"

"Just traveling Hyrule, Father." Vincent said.

Another person stepped into the room. A young man, looking only a little younger than Clair or Vincent walked in. Both his hair and eyes were jade green.

"Little brother! Haven't seen you in a while." Vincent said.

"Vincent, you have to stop calling me little. I'm not little anymore."

"Whatever Alistor." Vincent said.

The night went on with Malon getting even closer to Vincent through his family he had so long ago left. It became real night before Malon started to succumb to sleep. Her head leaned on Vincent's shoulder, waking up every time Vincent shook her to keep her from sleeping.

"I think I should get her to bed." Vincent said. "I'll see you when there's light out." He awoke Malon one more time and got up. "Take care Mom, Clair, Alistor, and…Father."

"See you Vincent." Clair said.

"Bye Brother." Alistor said.

Vincent led Malon outside and tried to make her walk.

"Can you carry me Vincent?" Malon asked. "I'm tired."

Vincent sighed. "Fine." He crouched down and Malon got on his back. "It's to dark for me to take you back to the ranch. You will have to stay at my place like you did last month, ok sweetheart?"

Malon nodded against his back. "It doesn't matter, I know you will always do what's better for me. You'll always protect me."

Vincent smiled. "I will, promise."

A/N: A few chapters left people. This story is coming to a close soon. Hoped you like this chapter, took me some time before I finally finished it. I'm going to get some Dr. Pepper so I can fuel myself. Catch ya'll later.