The next day we traveled back to the lab. Link and I didn't talk much for most of the trip, yet something had changed between us, I could feel it. He didn't seem as rigid as before, and I well, I suppose I was more open with him now.
Back at the lab, I spent most of my time helping Purah as Jomih had left that morning to spend the day in Hateno with a friend from Kakariko Village. It was work I enjoyed and it kept me busy. Although Purah was making good progress on the guardian control she was creating, it still took two more days to complete. Finally, she was finished with the Slate, and Link and I made plans to leave the next morning and continue to the Spring of Courage before heading to the Gerudo desert.
That night, I laid in bed, staring at the map on the Slate, delighted to finally have the Slate back. Analyzing the map, I looked at the topology from here to the Spring of Courage, trying to find a shortcut that was accessible on horseback. If we followed the roads to the Spring of Courage, it would take several days from all the backtracking. And we had already lost time waiting for Purah.
Yet between here and the Spring of Courage was an array of rocky, mountainous territory, creating a barrier. All I needed was a small path that didn't have as much of an incline. It was then I spotted such a path, and I smiled in delight. It wouldn't lead us directly to the Spring of Courage, but we could head across a low point in the mountainous regions that would spit us out near Lurelin Village. From there we could travel along the roads into the jungles of Faron.
Standing up, I walked over to Link who was reading in his cot. He put down the book as I walked over. Holding the Slate out, I informed him of the shortcut I found. He looked at the map and nodded, fine with my plan.
With that settled, I put the Slate down, ready to move onto the next part of this trip, even if my body was filled with anxiety at what awaited me at the Spring of Courage.
Morning came and Link and I wasted no time packing up. We dragged our bags down and readied the horses. Purah walked out the door, yawning.
"You two are up early." She said, still sleepy.
"Well we have a good day's travel ahead of us." I replied. Walking over to Purah, I smiled at her. "Thank you so much for all your help. Continue researching the guardians and when the time comes, we can use them against Calamity Ganon."
Purah beamed, "You bet, Princess. I'll send word to Robbie. If all goes well we can move our research base to Hyrule Castle. Hopefully the King won't mind."
"I'll talk to him." I assured, "I already conferred with him about enlisting your and Robbie's help."
"Excellent. Well, I guess I'll be seeing you then."
"Yes, until next time." I agreed. Purah extended her hand out to me and I gladly took it. "Thanks again Purah."
Purah waved me off, "You better get going, that knight of yours seems ready to go."
I turned to look back at Link, who had already mounted his horse. "So it seems." I said. I gave an appreciative nod to Purah and then mounted Icefire. With that Link and I set off. We stopped briefly in Hateno to pick up a few supplies, but quickly continued on our way.
Consulting the map, I made sure we followed the shortcut I had found yesterday. Turning left at Midla Woods, we made our way past Firly Plateau. Eventually we reached a divot in the rocks where a little resting spot for travelers was. There were several stone benches as well as a cooking pot. Going past the quaint rest spot, we found a small waterfall next to a large tree, its branches stretching out over the pond.
We stopped here quickly to eat and let the horses take a drink. It was mid-day by now. Ahead was a path that went between the mountainous rock that surrounded us, going up past the lush tree. When we had finished eating, we mounted our horses and continued onwards. The path took us higher in elevation but eventually leveled out.
As the day progressed we came across a shallow wetland. The sun was starting to sink in the sky, and I turned to Link and said, "Let's rest here for the night."
He nodded in agreement. Quickly we found a place on the other side of the pond against the rocks. Link began to start a fire while I put the tent up. Before long, the tent was in place and Link had a meal cooking for us. As I sat down, I stretched, my body stiff and sore from riding all day.
Link handed me a bowl of rice with simmered vegetables and some type of mushroom. We ate in silence, not having much to say. Besides, my mind was preoccupied with thoughts on what awaited me at the Spring of Courage. It had been several years since I had visited this spring.
Once our food was finished, we sat around the fire for a little longer, but as darkness fell, I retired to the tent. Link followed soon after me and we slept soundly through the night. Rising at dawn's first light, we continued on our way to Lurelin Village. The rest of the trip there was fairly smooth, and by mid afternoon we were entering Lurelin Village.
It was a quaint village, the smell of the sea heavy on the air. Link and I made our way to the inn and registered there for the night. It had started to rain, so we preoccupied ourselves indoors, Link reading a book that he had borrowed from Purah while I transferred some of my notes to the Sheikah Slate.
Night fell, the rain turning into a full on thunderstorm. Despite the loud patter of rain on the roof and the clash of thunder, I slept easy that night. In the morning we once more set out towards Faron.
"Not very exciting, is it?" I called to Link as we rode around Tuft Mountain, trying to take my mind off the Spring of Courage. A hollowness had formed in my gut as we drew closer.
Link shrugged in response.
I narrowed my eyes. So much for breaking through his silent demeanor. "Have you been to Faron before?" I asked Link, trying to start a conversation.
"Once, when I was a kid." He replied.
"It's a pretty amazing place." I said, "The jungle is so rich and vibrant."
Link nodded, but said nothing more. I sighed and continued on, both of us falling quiet. As the sun rose higher in the sky, the rich green vegetation of the jungle began to appear, along with the orangish stone of the mountains. Soon we were surrounded by giant palm trees, vibrant flowers, and singing wildlife.
Suddenly I stopped dead in my tracks, my mouth slightly agape. "Link, look!" I said in awe, "It's gorgeous..."
Link stopped next to me, both of us taking a minute to stare out onto Floria Bridge. The bridge was long and stretched out over a huge lake. To the north were cascades of waterfalls, so tall it appeared that they reached the sky. The sunlight made the water glimmer as if there were diamonds upon the water's surface. The orange rocks contrasted nicely with the vibrant green of the vegetation that was spotted throughout the cliffs.
Dismounting Icefire, I began to lead my stead out over the bridge, taking my time as I gazed at the scenery around me. Link followed my lead, both of us content to take our time and admire the beauty before us.
It began to rain as we neared the other side of the bridge. Luckily the Faron stables was right on the other side of the bridge, so we decided to stop there for the day and wait out the rain. The rains in Faron had a tendency to grow into very violent thunderstorms.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, I turned to Link, who was rummaging around in his saddle bag. "Would you like to play?" I asked him, pointing to the board game on the table.
He looked over at the game. "I don't know how to play."
"That's alright." I said, "I can teach you. The concept of the game is pretty simple. You just want to surround more territory than your opponent."
Link arched an eyebrow, "So it's a strategy game."
"Exactly."
"Don't you have an unfair advantage then?" He asked.
"You're a soldier. This should come fairly easily to you. You have to strategize in battle all the time."
"I'm a knight, not a commander."
"Well neither am I." I crossed my arms over my chest.
"Yes, but strategy seems to be your thing." He replied.
I huffed. "I'm not that good at the game."
Link smiled and stood up. "Well, you can at least teach me."
I looked up at him and realized I liked his smile. It was so warm and friendly. It was a shame he hid it behind his mask most of the time. "Alright." I replied and smiled back at him.
With that we spent the rest of the afternoon preoccupied with the game. Link actually picked up the game really quickly. Evening came and we ate sandwiches I bought from the stable owner as it was still raining outside, so cooking was out of question.
Night fell and the sweet pattering of rain lulled me to sleep once more. By the morning, the rain had stopped thankfully and Link and I set out for the Spring of Courage. We made our way through the jungle, a heavy mist settling over the jungle floor. Because of the thick layer of mist, the going was slow. Link and I dismounted and led our horses through the woods, making sure we stuck to the path.
As the sun rose higher in the sky, the fog began to clear. Looking at the Slate, I found we were almost to Sarjon woods, about to cross a bridge. Hopefully from there we would be able to continue at a normal pace and reach the Spring of Courage before nightfall.
About to hop into my saddle, I stopped, an odd feeling coming over me. I set my foot back down and turned around, looking out into the jungle around me. Link walked over to me, alert, his hand on the hilt of his sword. My eyes scanned the surroundings, however all appeared at ease. Yet I couldn't shake this odd feeling, as if something was amiss.
We stood still for another minute and when nothing happened I turned to Link and shrugged. He looked out at the forest for a while longer and when still nothing happened he turned away from me back to his horse. It was at that moment I saw something move in the bushes and without thinking, I shouted "Link!" my feet propelling me forward until I crashed into Link.
We fell to the ground, an arrow whizzing by us. The arrow grazed my arm, the cut stinging. However I paid it no mind and acting on instinct my hands went to my bow and quiver of arrows. I drew my bowstring back, an arrow already in hand. Firing it, it embedded itself into an oncoming bokoblin.
Besides me Link jumped up, his sword drawn. The horses behind us neighed nervously. However I ignored them as from the jungle came a stream of bokoblins and three moblins. The bokoblins rushed us and I grabbed an ice arrow, firing one right after the other. The arrows hit and a layer of ice formed over the bokoblins, freezing them in place.
Seeing his chance, Link rushed forward, slashing at the frozen enemies. Turning away from Link, I notched an arrow and let it fly. It hit the red moblin approaching me, stunning it as a shockwave of electricity flowed throughout its body. I grabbed a regular arrow and aimed for the monster's head. However due to the moblin's tough hide, the arrow merely grazed the monster. It would take more than one arrow to defeat a moblin.
The moblin had recovered from the shock and was moving towards me, the large club in its hand raised. However as the moblin approached, movement caught my eye and I whirled my head to the side to see two bokoblins charging at me. I quickly fired two ice arrows, freezing the enemies. This gave me enough time to jump out of the way as the moblin swung his club at me.
Leaping to the side, I landed on my elbows and then rolled over back onto my feet. I fired another electric arrow at the moblin, sending him into a state of paralysis again. Glancing at Link quickly, I saw he was in combat with at least eight bokoblins and a red moblin. I furrowed my brows, trying to find the third moblin. Then I spotted him a ways back, his blue hide not as easy to see as the bright red of the other two moblins. This moblin had a bow and was notching an arrow, aiming at Link.
Biting my lip, I made a split decision. The blue moblin appeared far enough away that both Link and I would be out of the explosion zone. That thought in mind, I drew a bomb arrow. I had made sure the concentration was fairly dilute, so the explosion couldn't be that bad. Then again I had never tested this arrow yet, so I didn't even know if it would work.
But there was no better time than now. I notched the arrow and then with precise aim, I let the arrow go. It sliced through the air and hit the blue moblin dead in the chest. As soon as the arrow made impact, there was a loud boom! Fire and smoke erupted and my hair was blown back from the sudden force. I felt the heat on my face, even though I was a fair distance away. My eyes squinting, I saw a few bokoblins had been thrown up into the air from the explosion, but thankfully Link was ok.
"Guess it might be a little too concentrated still." I muttered to myself. Still it had taken care of the blue moblin. As the smoke cleared, all that was left was a charred body. My attention returned to the two bokoblins and the red moblin, all of which had recovered from the arrows effects by now. The bokoblins rushed towards me, one swinging a stick and the other a basic club. Grabbing a fire arrow, I fired it at the bokoblin with the club. A small burst of flame sparked into creation on the bokoblins chest, but it soon fizzled out. It appeared that one detonated now, but the active ingredient wasn't concentrated enough.
Quickly I fired another arrow, hitting the bokoblin through the eye socket, killing him. As the other approached, the red moblin had also caught up. The bokoblin swung at me with the tree branch and I quickly hopped back. Soon after the moblin swung his large club in my direction and I barely missed, leaping to the side as the club descended upon me. I doubted I could take a hit from that large weapon, and even if I could it would surely break something. Luckily the force of the blow had caused the club to become embedded in the ground, giving me some time to recover and strategize while the moblin was trying to pull the club from the earth.
The two monsters were in close combat now, and my normal arrows would have little effect on the thick skin of the moblin. Taking a step back, my hands went to my belt, each finger sliding into a black hoop. My hand closed around the cold metal handle and once secure, I brought my fists up into a fighting stance, the brass knuckles gleaming.
Before the moblin could recover, I jolted into action, swerving in close to the bokoblin. My fist came up with jarring force, snapping the bokoblins head back as my fist made contact with its chin. Stumbling back from the blow, the bokoblin dropped his stick. Continuing my charge, I brought my hand back and punched the moblin dead in the face, fracturing his nose. Blood gushed out of his mutilated face, and I finished my attack with another strike to his face, smashing his skull in. The bokoblin crumbled to the ground, unmoving.
Turning to the moblin, my eyes briefly caught movement, and I barely reacted in time, diving to the ground as the giant club swung sideways. I felt the wind from the attack ruffle my hair, but the attack had left the moblin open, and I quickly took my chance, darting in and punching the moblin in the kneecap as hard as I could. A shattering crunch sounded as my brass knuckles made contact, and instantly the moblin let out a pained cry, his leg buckling. I moved behind him, out of his range.
Suddenly, I noticed a sharp pain in my bicep. Wincing, I looked over at my arm, seeing the slight cut from where the arrow had grazed me earlier. Shaking my head, I turned back to my opponent, yet the pain in my arm began to grow, spreading throughout the limb. I frowned, knowing something wasn't right. A small injury like that shouldn't prove an issue.
Yet I pushed past the pain and focused on the moblin in front of me. I grabbed my bow, and walked around in front of the moblin, keeping my distance. Grabbing an ice arrow, I let it go, freezing the monster. Then, charging forward, I punched the moblin between the eyes. The ice shattered, freeing the beast, but my blow had crushed through its skull. The monster let out a laborious breath and notching another arrow, I killed the moblin, its body growing still.
Finishing with my opponents, I looked over at Link, who was dealing the last of the bokoblins. More had appeared, however he had taken them out easily, as well as the red moblin. Pain shot through me and I let out a cry, surprised by the sudden intensity. I fell to my knees, grabbing my bicep with my hand. The pain was most intense there, however it was spreading further throughout my body.
Poison.
The arrow that had grazed me must have been poisoned. My mind raced. I looked around at the fallen opponents, my eyes analyzing them. Several bokoblins had fought with branches, all coming from trees indigenous to the Faron region. The wooden clubs and spears also looked like they had been made from trees of this region. It was likely then that the poison had been made using components found from this region too. That narrowed it down considerably. I took a shaky breath, trying to recall from my studies the fauna from this region that were poisonous.
"Zelda?" I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked up to see Link, blood upon his face and his eyes worried.
"You need to listen to exactly what I say." I told Link, my voice firm. He nodded, his eyebrows furrowing. "The arrow that grazed me had poison on it." Link's eyes widened and darted to the arm I was clenching. "There are four types of poison we could be dealing with... the first two are slow acting and it takes a large dose to kill. It's likely not either of those based on my symptoms. The third acts fast, however it's not very potent unless concentrated. The last acts very fast and is very deadly, even at low dosages. However it is very hard to aquire. I can't imagine that group of monsters would have been able to prepare it. Still, we can't take any chances. I need you to go into my bag and get out a vial labeled 'Depressant'. It's a medicine that should slow my heart rate down, thus slowing the spread of the poison." Link nodded and quickly began to dig through my bag.
Thankfully he found it quickly as the pain was spreading further through my body. He handed me the vial and I took it with shaky hands. "Once I take this, it's likely I'll faint from the sudden decrease in heart rate. If that happens, you need to take me back to the Faron Stables. They should have medicine there to combat these types of poison. You'll have to tell them my symptoms as well: Sharp pain near the entry wound, radiating pain, fast spread."
Link nodded, his eyes intent. Then I took the vial and took a gulp, the medicine slightly bitter. I capped the vial and handed it back to Link. He put it away and I began to feel light-headed.
My body felt very light and it was hard to focus. "Link." I called, wanting to warn him, however before I could say anything, the edges of my vision went fuzzy and my sense of gravity left. I felt strong arms catch me and just as my vision went dark, I saw a sandy-blonde man with intense blue eyes.
Link turned back to the Princess just as she fell. Quickly he ran to her, arms extended. He caught her just in time, his arms wrapping around her securely. He turned her over, so her face was visible, her green eyes losing focus and closing. It had been just like she said, the medicine had caused her to faint. Still it gave them some time. He had to get her back to the Stables and swiftly.
Picking her up, he carried her over to Epona. Putting her down, he repositioned the Princess so she was on his back. He grabbed a rope from his bag and cut a piece off, tying it around himself and the Princess so they were connected at the waist. Diligently he climbed on top of Epona, careful so the Princess didn't fall. Once this was done, he spurred Epona into a gallop. He whistled back to Icefire, hopefully signaling the white stallion to follow them. If not, Link would have to come back for him. However Zelda's stead was a very smart horse and followed behind Epona.
Trees whipped by in a blur. Link yanked on the reins again, causing Epona to run faster. He had to get the Princess to the Stables. He didn't know how much time she had. He looked over at the sleeping Princess, her forehead resting on his shoulder. He had seen for himself that she was strong and was a superb shot, however he did not realize what a skilled and fierce fighter she was. Although he had been preoccupied with his opponents, he had glanced in her direction several times to make sure she was ok. She had been more than ok, facing down bokoblins and a moblin with just her fists.
How did no one see how impressive she was? She was intelligent, developing her own kind of special arrows, which had come in quite handy during this fight, even if one of them had almost blown him up... And beyond her intelligence, she was strong. She was strong-spirited as well as physically strong. She may not have been on the level of a royal guard, but she could still contribute to a battle with her level-head and long range attacks. Even in short range she was formidable with her brass knuckles.
Yet everyone seemed to look past that and only focused on her inability to wield her Sage powers. That was the only thing people saw her as, a Princess with no powers, when she was so much more. He wasn't sure if they could defeat Calamity Ganon with just the Master Sword and his skill, but he knew the Princess would give everything she had to stop the imminent threat, with or without her power. And that was something he respected.
Finally, the familiar canopied stables came into view, the make-shift horse head above it. Slowing Epona, he cut the rope that tied him and the Princess together. Jumping off the horse, he quickly turned around and caught the Princess as her body slid from Epona. Cradling her in his arms, he ran to the stables.
Seeing Link running with a girl in his arms, the stable owner called out, "What happened?"
"Poison." The knight answered. The owner instantly came out from behind the counter and ushered the knight in towards a bed.
"Lay her down here." The owner said. "My wife is a healer. Let me fetch her." The stable owner hurried away, however Link's eyes were glued to the Princess, her breathing becoming shallow. His eyes were filled with concern and as a woman approached him, he looked.
"Tell me what happened." The owner's wife said, her hazel eyes serious.
Quickly Link informed her on what happened as well as all the information Zelda had passed on to Link. The woman nodded, taking it all in. "She is smart. That depressant may have saved her life. Now leave me to it. I must act swiftly and neutralize the poison."
Link hesitated, his eyes flickering to Zelda. Seeing this the woman said, "Do not fret, I will make sure she is alright."
Link nodded and then walked away. He went outside to check on the horses and then registered them at the stable. They wouldn't be leaving until Zelda was better. Heading back in, he sat at the table, a book in his hand, yet he couldn't focus on the words. His mind was distracted by thoughts of Zelda, wondering if she would be alright.
Finally after what felt like hours, the owner's wife came over to him. His body tensed as he prepared to hear the news. The woman let out a sigh, "She should be fine. Her condition has stabilized and I think I neutralized all of the poison. She just needs to rest now."
Link relaxed and exhaled. The woman gave him a smile. "She should be fine by tomorrow, but in case her condition worsens, notify my husband immediately. And feel free to take the bed next to her. Complementary."
Link bowed his head, grateful and the woman left. He walked over to Zelda's bed, looking at her sleeping form. Her breathing was steady and her face was soft now, not contorted in pain. He sat on the bed next to her, relief flowing through him. He would have to be more aware next time. He couldn't let anything happen to her. She was the Princess after all and it was his job to protect her, but on top of that, Hyrule depended upon her to stop Calamity Ganon.
"Link?" Link looked over at Zelda, surprised to see her awake. Her eyes were foggy, as if consciousness hadn't fully registered yet. "Where..." She trailed off, her eyes closing.
Link walked over to her and sat in the chair next to her bed. "We're at the Faron Stables. You're going to be alright. So just rest now."
Zelda remained quiet for a moment, making Link think she had sunk into sleep again, however suddenly she whispered, "Thanks."
Link smiled and sat silently next to the Princess for several minutes until she had fallen back to sleep. Once this was done, he got up and retrieved their belongings, setting them next to their beds. Although Zelda's bags were heavy and overpacked, he was suddenly appreciative of her preparedness. It was evident she had packed an array of items to deal with many kinds of situations they would face.
Grabbing his book, he now had the attention span to read, another like before when the words simply bounced off his brain. Sitting on his bed, he cast one last look at the Princess and then opened his book.
I was falling. But for some reason I didn't care. I just let gravity take me, not concerned with what awaited me at the end of this fall.
"Zelda." A voice called and I cracked my eyes open, finding nothing but darkness around me. Air flew past me and suddenly I crashed into something. Whatever I landed on suddenly broke and I was plummeting downwards, then came to a jarring halt. Looking around I saw I was on Hyrule Field, the sun shining brightly.
"Zelda." The voice called again. I looked around trying to find the source of the voice, yet there was no one around.
"Who are you?" I shouted out.
"You know me." The angelic voice replied and I twisted around to see a glowing figure. The light coming from the figure was blinding, causing me to look down.
"Hylia?" I whispered in awe.
"Zelda, you must find them." The glowing being said.
"Who?" I asked, putting my hands in front of my eyes to shield them from the blinding light.
"The champions." She answered and then continued. "One will be bold like Thunder. Giver her the power of Lightning. One will be swift like the Wind. Give him the power of Air. One will be strong like the Mountains. Give him the power of Fire. One will be serene like the Water. Give her the power of Healing."
"Who are they?" I asked.
Ignoring me, she said, "This is my will. Find them Zelda, and rise together to defeat the Calamity that approaches."
"What about my powers?" I asked.
"The answer is already in front of you." She replied and then the light was gone.
I sat up in bed, my body shaking and a pounding in my head. Was that? Had I really seen the goddess Hylia? And her message... Find them, the champions. Was she confirming the plan I had already set in motion, to select four champions from across Hyrule, two of which were Urbosa and Daruk? Or was that wrong? One would be strong like the Mountains... well that certainly fit Daruk. And no one was more bold than Urbosa... But how was I to give them the power of lightning and fire? What did that even mean?
And in regards to my power... what did she mean by the answer was already in front of me? That didn't help at all. What was I missing?
Finally leaving my thoughts, I looked around me, noticing I was in a bed and next to me was Link, assumingly asleep, although it was hard to confirm with the book on his face. My head was throbbing and I began to massage my temple to help alleviate the pain. As I did this, the events from earlier came rushing back: the battle, the poison...
I glanced down at my arm, finding it had been bandaged. That must have meant someone had been able to treat my wound and administered the proper antidote. I glanced over at Link, smiling.
Swinging my legs over the edge of the bed, I stood up slowly. My feet felt steady underneath me and I took a few steps making sure my body was back to normal. Walking outside, it was dark out, yet there was light coming from the East, the sun slowly becoming visible over the trees. As I breathed in the fresh air, my headache began to dissipate.
I went back inside and grabbed the Slate, deciding to take this opportunity to study the richness of the jungle. I would make sure to stay close to the stables though. After yesterday I did not want to test my luck and venture too far away.
Diligently I began to walk around the stables, taking images of all the plants and fungus I stumbled upon. Eventually I made my way across the road, finding some banana trees. I picked a few to bring back with me to the stables. Walking closer to the cliffside, I stumbled upon several large trees with odd pods on them. I took a picture of them with the slate. I did not recognize the trees or the pods on them, but the information on the slate said it was edible. Shrugging, I climbed the tree and picked a few. The pods were large and rough.
Deciding I had collected enough information, I walked back to the stable and put the pods in my bags. Then I walked to the fire, deciding to cook us breakfast so Link and I could set out once he had awoken. I picked through our supplies, taking out some herbs and several varieties of mushrooms. Then I bought some eggs from the stable owner and returned to the fire, a cooking pot already over it.
Not too much longer, the food was cooking. I poked at it uncertainly. Link had made this look so easy. Once the eggs looked firm, I scooped the food into two bowls. Curious, I took a bite and instantly grimaced. The eggs were tough and bland, the mushrooms hadn't been cooked enough, and the herbs were slightly burnt.
It was at that moment Link walked out of the Stables and spotted me. He ran over. "Zelda. Are you alright?" He asked, his eyes concerned.
I nodded. "Yes, I'm fine." I held up the other bowl of food. "I made us breakfast, however it's not that good." I looked away, embarrassed.
Sitting next to me, Link grabbed the bowl and took a bite. He chewed it and swallowed. Turning to me he said, "It is pretty bad,"
I frowned, "You don't have to eat it." I said resentfully, taking another bite.
Link chuckled, "Well you almost blew me up yesterday, I suppose poisoning me would be on the list for today."
"I think I checked that off the list yesterday." I huffed, but a smile played on my lips.
"Fair." Link replied. "I'm glad you're ok."
I rolled my eyes, "If I wasn't, you'd be a dead man walking."
Link scratched the back of his head, "I suppose so. It was thanks to your quick thinking that everything worked out."
"If it wasn't for you, I probably wouldn't be alive." I countered.
Smiling, I turned back to my food and continued to eat the unpleasant meal. I grabbed one of the bananas I picked and handed it to Link. "Here. I didn't mess this up."
Link took it and said, "If you did, I'd be impressed."
I laughed, my eyes falling upon the knight. Why had I disliked him so much before? Once past the silent exterior, he was a very easy person to talk to. I certainly misjudged him. We quickly finished the meal, and then packed up. Once more we were on the road to the Spring of Courage.
I could only hope I'd find something there to help me, though I doubted it. The Goddesses voice rang in my head: The answer is already in front of you.
What did it mean?
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