Undertones: Navi's Story
Well, after seeing the surprisingly positive response…I think I can continue.
Chapter Two
Link studied the little fairy girl as she slept on his knee. The two were sitting at a small pool in the midst of Hyrule field, taking a break for the afternoon. Epona was feeding on some grass nearby, and Link had taken off his boots and his feet were dipped in the cool water. Navi was fast asleep.
Link stared at his fairy partner and smiled. Such a tiny creature. Bewildering, almost, he thought, as he concluded she was as human as he, only miniscule.
He smiled as he noticed how her small wings were wrapped around her like a blanket, or perhaps a protective shield. He reached forward with his naked hands, having taken his gauntlets off as well, and scooped her into his left hand. She stirred and sat up, rubbing her eyes as she sat on his palm. "What is it?" she asked with a yawn and a tiny stretch.
Link brought her close to his face and smiled faintly. "Wake up, Navi. I think it's time we get going."
The little fairy nodded and stood to her feet, unfurling her wings. "How long were we here?"
Link shrugged. "Half an hour, I guess. The sun's not far from being down, so either way we best be going."
Navi nodded again and sat on his shoulder as he put on his boots and gauntlets. Whistling for Epona, Link mounted his horse and looked back at his fairy partner.
"Where should we go?"
Navi frowned. "Well, Sheik said we should defeat all the temples and…we've saved Saria, so…should we check on Darunia now?"
Link nodded. "Sounds like a plan."
Digging his heels into Epona's flanks, Link sped off with his two companions in the direction of Kakariko Village, the place they'd stay until light.
No sense fighting in the dark.
That night in the small boarding room the woman had rented to them, Navi was awake long after Link had gone to sleep. She sat by his face on his pillow, her arms around her knees which were drawn up by her face. She studied him some more.
"I wish I was bigger…" she whispered, crawling over to the Hylian and kissing him on the temple. His hair tickled her and she sneezed, causing Link to stir and roll over. Navi smiled and curled up next to him, allowing his face to be the last thing she saw before she fell asleep.