Lunarian : Originally planned for a longer chapter but my writing has slowed down and I'd like to add what I can.
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--Chapter Ten--
- Inn Rest -
Having finally conquered the ludicrously long trial of power, Link and Tatl now were ready to tackle the next task. The GF of power told them that the GF of courage is at the peaks of Snowhead. Link fully remembers that area, the cave entrance being on the bottom of the pillar from the ice tower dungeon of the Snowhead Temple.
Taking out his ocarina Link played the tune of the song of soaring. As magical wings of teleportation cocooned them within he directed his thoughts to Clocktown. After a moment of disorientation they both reappeared in the main square plaza of Clocktown.
Just as Link was about to take off towards the mountains Tatl spoke up. "Link, don't you think we should take a break? We were in that trial for so long and hardly got any proper rest. It wouldn't be very smart to try to take on another challenge without unwinding a bit, and get some real rest." I promised myself I would sleep for a long time when we got out, and I plan to keep it even if I have to annoy Link.
Thinking on it now Link saw what Tatl meant, although he did have a nice nap within the labyrinth he could do with a warm bed. "You know what Tatl? You're right, I am kind of tired." Accentuating what he just said with a loud yawn and an exaggerated stretch he gave off a more visual agreement.
"Where are we going to sleep Link?" She asked him. This would be the first time she was with the heroic fighter when there was nothing to really do except sleep. Somehow throughout those three day journeys they never had to sleep like a normal being would. It must have been part of that blessing the Goddess of time gave to Link to aid in his quest, and now that it was over their bodies were starting to adjust to regular patterns again. Her being a fairy she could stay awake for very long periods of time through her magic, but to the best of her knowledge Link was still a regular human and needed sleep.
On his way to the Stockpot Inn already, Link now remembered that Tatl was not with him when he visited Anju the other day. "I'm gonna ask Anju if she has a room we can stay in."
"Oh thats a good idea Link, maybe you should reserve the room too, so you can come back and get a nights sleep after each trial from now on." Tatl suggested to him. She remembers how Link signed in on the first day around 10:15 and took the registered room away from that Goron wayfarer. Considering how it hasn't been that long ago, that room was most likely still open for rent. Hehe I still laugh when I think about the look on that Goron's face when he was told his reservation was already taken.
Hearing Tatl laugh to herself a tad bit mischievously Link deiced he didn't want to know what she was just thinking about. He made him way down the walkway and proceeded into Eastern Clock Town and into the Inn. Spotting Anju standing behind the register as is her usual way he walked up to her saying. "Hello Anju, how are you doing?" Now that he no longer expected to be gone immediately afterwards Link figured he could stand to be more sociable to the friends he made in his stay, at least until he had to leave.
Anju was startled out of her silent contemplation on her monetary ledgers by someone speaking to her from the front of the front desk. "I'm sorry sir, could you please repeat that I-" She started to say, pausing however when she saw who it was. "Link!" She greeted him exuberantly with a smile. "It's good to see you again, how can I help you?"
Link was thankful that whatever strange hyperness that had taken over Anju that other day was now gone and she was acting more her normal reserved cheerful demeanor. A more professional Anju he could handle, but that other one... shudder was scary. "Good day Anju, do you have a room to rent?" He asked her politely with a small grin.
"Sure thing Link, actually the room you rented before is still free. Buisness has actually been kind of slow now with the carnival over with, everyone is going to other places for a time." What luck she was having. Anju was just looking over her ledgers and seeing that in order to avoid falling into the black this week she needed someone to stay in the Inn. Now that the festival was over the people she had staying had left, the dancers and jugglers off to points unknown.
How lucky. "Really? That's great, can I reserve that room for a few days?" Link asked Anju pleasantly.
"Of course you can Link" She answered in kind. This is getting better and better.
"I'd like to stay for the next week for now" He told her since he wasn't sure just how much longer he would be here. He decided to start off at a week and go from there.
Tatl kept quiet as Link finished up his transaction with the Innkeeper Anju. With nothing to contribute at the moment she contented herself with lazying on Link's hat brim.
After handing over the fee for staying for a week Link bid Anju goodnight and went straight to his room. Walking up the stairs he felt that something was truly different from all those times he had previously stayed. It was only after opening his door and locking it once inside that he figured out the change. There was no noise coming from the other rooms. Are we the only people staying here now? "Hey Tatl, you think we are the only ones here right now?"
"What do you mean Link" She asked him in a confused voice. What the heck is this crazy boy talking about now... I thought he was dead tired, I know I am.
"Eh?" Link responded with minimal attention as his exhaustion caught up with him now that he was close to a bed. "Oh, I asked if you think we are the only people staying in the inn. Don't hear anyone else."
With it being brought to her attention Tatl now understood what Link was talking about. It was so very quiet on this second floor even though it was still somewhat light outside. "You're right, it's too quiet."
Hopping into bed the tired hero said to his friend. "Goodnight Tatl, see you in the mornin." Shortly after he was asleep.
Tatl could have easily put up a big fight as how Link didn't even think of where she was gonna sleep. Deciding against it however she just set herself a place within a drawer and joined Link in a well earned long sleep.
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