Shortest chapter of the story...

Night of the Second Day: 36 Hours Remain

Link and Malon had spent the rest of the day around town, doing random things. Link lay in his bed, slowly dozing off. Malon lay on hers, but she still couldn't sleep.

Tomorrow I have to tell him how I feel, she thought. It will be the last day. He needs to know...

They fell asleep towards midnight.

In Hyrule, Zelda had finished sending out all her messengers. She knew that not all would return in time, and had given them the Nayru's Love spell to protect themselves when it happened. She hadn't been able to teach it to the people, though.

She sighed.

"Lady, I think it would be best if you got some sleep." said Impa at 3:00.

"The world is about to be destroyed. Why should I sleep? I have to-"

"You are physically exhausted. You need some sleep. If you don't sleep now, I'll knock you out and take you to the shelter myself."

Zelda chuckled.

"Fine, Impa."

R&R