A/N: Hello everyone, Hope everything is well. Important note: The lyrics that Kareena sings at the fairy fountain aren't mine, but were written by adrisaurus. She has a youtube video of her cover. I would listen to it because I think it is really great. Just search for great fairy fountain lyrics and it's the first option.
Lollilou12- Thanks again for the sweet words.
"I've been thinking Skull Kid," Kareena said at last. "During this time of year, the Goron Shrine will be very cold."
"Yeah, but we should be fine," Skull Kid said confidently. He was leading the way north. Kareena was following closely behind. The land was getting treacherous slowly increasing in height.
With nothing to do, but continue forward Kareena began speaking, "Do you have any family Skull Kid?" She climbed up a small bolder reaching another path up the mountain. Skull kid also climbed onto the path.
"If I ever did, I don't remember them," he answered as he continued down the path. "How about you?"
"I have a younger brother that I take care of," Kareena answered not looking at him but at the towering canyon walls.
"Then why aren't you with him?" Skull Kid asked not accusing, but curious.
Kareena froze and stared at the imp. Skull Kid stopped when he noticed that she wasn't following. "He's very sick. A doctor is caring for him now," she said brushing past Skull Kid, taking the lead.
Skull Kid frowned slightly, "You steal to pay the doctor." It was a statement not a question. Kareena didn't respond but continued forward. "After all that talk of people being selfish. You don't even fit that category," Skull Kid said.
Kareena looked at him, "People are cowardly. I ran, leaving him in the care of the doctor because I was afraid to be there if he passed away." Tears were forming in her eyes. "He deserves a better sister."
The deku shrub continued her path through the canyon. "Kareena," Skull Kid started unsure how to comfort the girl.
Fortunately he didn't have to. A loud yell sounded from above the pair. The two looked up to see a large shadow falling to the path in front of them. The shape landed with a thud on the stone path and didn't move. Kareena and Skull Kid ran to the being that fell.
Whatever the shape was, it was more rock-like than humanoid. "Are you okay?" Skull kid asked poking at the body. The rock moaned and opened one eye to see the pair.
"Don't worry. We'll help you," Kareena said as she looked through her sack. Skull Kid could tell by her face that she didn't find a potion.
"Fairy fountain," the rock-like creature said moving to point to a cave to one side of the canyon walls.
"We'll be right back. Stay awake…"
"Darmani," the Goron completed.
"That's right. We'll be back immediately," Skull Kid said repeating what Kareena told him. The two ran to the cave that the Goron pointed out. They slipped into the darkness.
"I can't see a thing," Kareena said stumbling in the dark.
"Here, let me try something," Skull Kid's voice came from the dark. He muttered some unfamiliar words under his breathe. A small glowing orb formed in his hand. It floated above his hand. Skull Kid held his hand high and led the way through the cave.
Kareena followed a feeling of dread eating at her insides. It was as if something was watching the pair travel in the dim light. There was a growl. Skull Kid stopped in his tracks as Kareena did. The light in his hand grew brighter lighting more of the cavern.
A large green lizard with a wide mouth turned to the pair. He roared opening its large mouth. It ran forward and the pair ran past it keeping it in front of them. The beast turned to them again and opened its mouth once more. The back of its throat glowed red and a stream of fire shot at the two.
Kareena being quicker fell to the ground. She could feel the melting heat as the flames barely missed her. The ball of light that was previously in Skull Kid's hand shot to the beast's mouth. It swallowed the energy before choking and falling to its side. Kareena stood up, "Good thinking, Skull Kid."
She turned to where she last saw the imp. He was on the ground breathing heavily. Panic shot through her like ice. She knelt beside him, "Skull Kid, answer me. Are you okay?"
His glowing orange eyes turned in her direction, but he didn't give any other indication that he heard her. Kareena quickly picked him up and stumbled in the dark to find the fountain. She ran as fast as she could her heart beating against her ribs. She couldn't lose him. He was her best friend. She l…He was very important to her. She stumbled in the dark. A soft glow offered a seed of hope.
The deku shrub stepped through the arch as the light became blinding. She looked at the fountain decorated with fine marble pillars. She struggled forward on the stone path to the water. She lowered Skull Kid at the end of the path. She looked around for a moment. Panicking she began to sing, hoping that the fairy could hear her. "Do you see me in the distance? Can you hear me plea assistance?" The dripping of water somewhere seemed to follow her tune. "Send an angel, grant your power. Save him in his darkest hour."
Kareena was really panicking now. Tears burning her eyes. They slipped down her round wooden face. "Winged savior, Queen of Fairy pick me up when I am weary. Vanquish death, renew his spirit. We can fight if you can will it," the girl continued choking on the words.
There was a feminine laugh and a pink-haired fairy spun out of the pool. "Your pleas have been heard," the fairy said. She turned her amber eyes to Skull Kid. "I will heal him." The great Fairy waved her hand over Skull Kid. As the pink dust fell on him, he stirred and sat up.
He looked from the fairy to Kareena, looking confused. Kareena tackled him back to the ground with a hug. He patted her back still slightly stunned. "Thank you," Kareena said to the fairy.
"But that isn't all you need of me," the fairy said. "I know of what you seek. The whistling stone is north by northwest. It will be near the Goron's village."
"Speaking of Gorons," Skull Kid spoke up separating from Kareena. "There is a Goron who is in need of help."
The fairy looked down on the two, "I know. But he has already expired. There was nothing you could have done. Everything is as it should be." With that the fairy spun back into her pond. Skull Kid sat up.
"We should probably continue and find that whistling stone," Skull Kid said.
"And tell the Gorons of Darmani's death," Kareena added. The pair left the fairy fountain to find the whistling stone.