Chapter Three

The storm was getting worse as Link battled against the harsh winds and whip like raindrops; the Hero of Time's sanity was weathering down as he felt his arms cramp. His whole body shook as the frigid air lingered around him, trapping him in his mind as he reached Castle Town.

"Finally! We're here!"

"Uh… my head," whispered Cyric as his pale hand went to his head. His steel colored eyes just opened slightly and they were closed before Link could tell if he was still conscious or not.

"I have to hurry."

Link picked Cyric back up and walked toward the castle in hopes of receiving help from the princess of Hyrule, Zelda.

His sapphire eyes were closing steadily as he felt his whole body cramp with the physical torture of carrying Cyric. He looked to see Cyric barely awake.

"Hey."

"… My head… it-"

"I know. Just don't talk, it'll be alright. Zelda will help you I promise you," replied Link as Cyric gave a faint smile.

"Hey… why are… you… doing this? I… mean helping… me."

"I told you not to talk. I'm helping you because you saved me and apparently that blade was more than just a blade huh? You saved my life so I save yours. Does that sound fair?"

"Yeah… but-"

"Don't worry about it. I go through this every year or so. I'm used to lifting people and saving them as well."

"…Thank you," whispered Cyric as he slipped back into unconsciousness. Link gave a grin before continuing toward the castle gates.

Link saw the two guards that gave him a lot of trouble the first time he set foot near the castle gate. The first guard had a black mustache with eyes that said 'you talk, you die'. While the other one had the eyes that could tame even the wildest beast.

"Halt, who goes there?"

"Link, forest boy of Koriki Forest. I have come in hopes of seeing my good friend, Zelda."

"Sorry but we can't let you in."

"But sir, this boy needs medical help right away," explained Link as his eyes showed a pleading look. The guards looked at each other and the gentle guard said, "look kid, we don't let just anyone in and besides take him to a hospital if he's in need of medical attention."

"… Link… don't let them get in… your way."

"Cyric!"

"Wait, did you say that boy's name is Cyric?" asked the scary guard as his eyes pierced into Link's self conscious.

"Y-yeah."

"Then get in there! And hurry!"

"Uh okay. Thank you sirs!"

Link dashed toward the pure white building as he looked back to Cyric and shouted, "they know you?"

But no answer came. He looked back and saw Cyric's eyes filled with tears but his strong will prevented them from falling on Link's tunic. The Hero of Time just turned back toward the building and kept on running, even if his legs were about to give from the weight.

The path ended at the hand crafted door that was painted a dark shade of brown. Link lifted his hand with the rest of his strength he possessed and knocked as hard as he could. He felt his mind slipping on and off of consciousness but he begged himself to stay awake until someone took care of Cyric's injuries.

The door was finally answered and it was none other than Zelda's assistant, Impa. Her white hair was down rather than up like it usually was, her red eyes just stared at the Hero of Time and the young boy he was holding.

"Link! What happened?"

"Take this boy and get Zelda to heal him! Don't worry about me… I'm just going to… rest," said Link as his eyes rolled back and he fell to the stone pathway after Cyric was lifted off of him.

"Link! Wake up Link!!" shouted Impa as she vanished, leaving Link in the harsh storm.

Silence mocked the nearly unconscious Link and the raindrops was his love for the only girl he truly loved; it was falling and it finally shattered.

I know this chapter sucks but hey I tried. Even if it is 10 o'clock at night. Anyways I don't own Zelda or Nintendo in anyway. Also this chapter was hard for me to write. Please R&R soon! I also decided not to wait until someone reviews. I'm posting no matter what.