Undertones: Navi's Story

Author's Note: Okay, we all hate the little wretch of a fairy, but what if she wasn't so annoying and was actually a really sweet little thing who was cute and all that jazz? Either way, how does she really feel about Link? Hmm? This is just a little vignette on Navi's feelings. Mushy, yes. But it's about Link.

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Under the green wool of the Hero's cap she hid. Small and delicate, her glow was turned down as she relaxed in his hood. Taking a moment to relocate, she settled under his shield where she could be closer to him. Sitting on the hilt of his sword, she leaned against his back and smiled. He was so warm. He didn't smell like sweat: he'd taken somewhat of a bath when he'd gone for a swim that afternoon. Now, in the cool of night, he waited. He was waiting for the right time to go save Hyrule. The temples were defeated, restored to normality.

Peace was beginning to creep back into the land.

Navi remained in her place, her cheek against the Hero's back. She smiled faintly, inhaling his scent, enjoying the warmth that he provided. How she wished she was a Hylian like him…

Blushing, she pulled herself away from him. How could she think like that? She'd known him since he was just a little boy!

But…when he'd grown…. "Look, Link! You're big now! You've grown up!" hid the words she'd really wanted to say. "Look, Link…you're so strong and handsome…you're the perfect image of a warrior, perfect to be the Hero of Time."

But she'd not said that. She hadn't dared to in the presence of a Sage.

Nonetheless, Link knew nothing of how she felt of him. He just knew she spent a lot of time hiding beneath his shield.

"Nav?" he called softly and she shook herself awake, flying out before his face. "Yes?"

He smiled and held out a hand so she could sit. He studied the tiny fairy, blinking slowly. "I'm exhausted…" he muttered, a tiny smile on his lips.

Navi nodded. "As you should be, Link! Why don't you get some rest? I can't remember the last time you slept."

Link's smile grew. "You never sleep, little one. Why are you telling me to sleep when you don't?"

Her glow dimmed and she frowned, crossing her arms. "Well, it's not like I need to sleep, right?"

Link shrugged. "Will you watch out for Poes while I take a nap, then?" he asked her, his smile growing smaller as his eyes began to close.

Navi nodded. "Of course, Link. Go to sleep."
Link lay down beneath a tree and Navi settled on his shoulder. As his breathing grew farther apart, she knew he was asleep and she descended to his face. She studied him for awhile, smiling in realization at how beautiful he was when he slept, and kissed him gently on the nose.

Parking herself on his shoulder, Navi kept watch while the Hero of Time finally got some rest.

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