Pipit found himself perched on the platforms edge, staring into the ominous clouds that fell beneath Skyloft. He'd often wondered what was below the floating city, he had no idea really, despite his knowledge as an expert at the academy, he didn't know everything. 'Maybe it's nothing, maybe-wait, I'm distracting myself…god…I'm supposed to be thinking of a plan. Stupid Pipit.' He scolded himself with his thoughts.
The yellow clothed knight sighed, collapsing back onto the wooden platform, staring at the stars above. 'What if Link doesn't even notice me? He never really has time for me...' He continued to think, not even noticing the presence of something directing behind him.
"Karane has time for me…" He admitted with a defeated sigh, wanting nothing more than to hit himself in the head over and over again until he forgot the ever disappearing blonde knight with blue eyes.
"H-Hi…Pipit…" A voice sounded above him, blue eyes staring down into his own-though they weren't the ones he loved. No. They belonged to Fledge unfortunately. 'Stop it Pipit.' He scolded again in his thoughts.
Pipit sat up and readjusted his uniform, brushing off dirt from the yellow material. "Hi Fledge." He faked a smile, soft eyes questioning the others company in the middle of the night. "Shouldn't you be in bed? It's very dangerous at night…let me escort you to your dorm." He ordered, standing up and brushing dirt from his pants, pulling his sword out just in case.
"Hm." Was all the mousey brown haired knight in training said, his cheeks as flushed as ever as they headed back to the school.
Pipit raised a brow and shook his head, something was wrong, only Fledge would never tell him unless he was encouraged. "Is this about earlier, because I already told you I just…it wasn't anything, I needed to talk to Link was all." He smiled, that one he always wore when he was surrounded by students.
Fledge clasped his hands together, playing with his fingers as he looked down at the grassy path. "I…I just wanted to ask you something." He practically whispered in his overly quiet voice. "Y-You like Link right?..." He asked.
Pipit froze.
"Excuse me?" He asked in a stern tone, hands on his hips. "T-That is inappropriate, a-and I will not tolerate that." He huffed stubbornly, his cheeks matching Fledges colour. Was he this obvious? Was he caught staring at Link one to many times in class?
"N-No I mean…You like him…as in friends because well…I think something's wrong with him Pipit…" Fledge panicked, not wanting Pipit to assume what he was asking.
"Oh….right I…wait. Link? What's wrong?" He asked, a concerned frown on his face as he placed his sword back into its confinements. He was allowed to be concerned; it was his duty to make sure every knight in training was happy at the academy.
He had that dream again, Zelda was right there, her hand in his own. Then it happened, she was consumed by a great darkness, hysterically clasping for her as she fell into the jaws of that monster. The one that haunted his dreams at night.
He shot awake, it must have only been around two? Three? But whatever the time, it didn't matter. Link was in the same state as always, tears rolling down his cheeks, sweat peppering his brow and of course his fists tight around the white sheets below him.
Knock.
A knock on the door startled him, his breathing low and heavy. Who would or /could/ possibly be awake this time of the night. He stood up and quietly manoeuvred around the room, collecting his things. He needed to find Zelda, stop these dreams. And whoever was behind the door was only a distraction between him and his quest.
Knock knock.
It was louder this time, Link was ready to leave, but first he had to deal with the visitor behind the door. He tiredly unlocked it, opening the door to reveal Pipit. He was stood in his yellow uniform. One that made Link feel nauseous. The colour was too much for him right then.
"What now?" He asked in a stern tone. He felt sick.
Pipit stood there, an expression of concern on his face. "Link…Fledge told me about you. He heard worrying sounds coming from in here, are you all right?" He asked.
Link waved his hand in dismissal and pushed past the knight, wanting to leave, find Zelda-there was no need for potions. "Pipit. I'm fine."
"As a Patroller, Prefect and a friend, I'm obliged to take care of you when vulnerable." He looked Link up and down with a grimace. "And right now you don't look too good." He pointed out.
Link snorted and rolled his eyes. "Thanks." He turned to look at the Knight, about to say something before his sword began to rumble and glow behind him. 'Not now Fi…please.' He begged in his thoughts, trying to back away.
"Link I-" He stopped, Pipit knew there was definitely something wrong as he saw that almost scared expression of Link's face, and of course tear stains on his cheeks. "You've been crying?" He asked.
Link stared with bright blue eyes.
"Just…I had a nightmare is all." He lied-well technically it was the truth.
"Then why are you all geared up to leave the academy?" He interrogated, gesturing to the sword on Kurt's back and shield. Oh and of course his knight uniform.
Link fidgeted on his feet, nipping at his bottom lip. He was an awful liar. He was prone to running away because of it. "Because I am." He spoke simply.
"It's…three in the morning Link. Where the heck are you disappearing too again?" He frowned, hands on hips, stance prominent. He wasn't about to let Link get away with this.
Link sighed and looked to Pipit with soft eyes.
"Nowhere." He smiled, walking towards the Knight, letting his hand pat the others shoulder comfortingly. Pipit couldn't help but feel his heart race in anticipation.
"Good. Back to sleep then." He smiled an obvious blush on his cheeks.
"Yes." He agreed, heading back towards his bedroom, a glint of something in his eye. There was something about Pipit that just made Link simply want to stay. Maybe he could. He hadn't seen his friend for a while. "Pipit?" He questioned, turning to face the older boy.
Pipit raised a brow with a proud smile, encouraging Link to continue.
"Well, would you like to catch up in the morning? Before I leave? Maybe get a drink at the Lumpy Pumpkin?" He suggested, hoping Pipit wouldn't be too busy.
The yellow knight found himself tongue tied, Link had asked him to go out with him-even if it was a simple outing to the Lumpy Pumpkin. But it did sound absolutely delightful. "Sure." He hit himself mentally, he had to help his mother in the morning, maybe he could postpone it for a couple of hours. He'd have to.
Link nodded and excused himself, heading back inside, a smile lingering on his lips, whatever it was that Pipit did to make him happy sure worked. He could use it more often.
Pipit decided to wear something a little less-well knight like, instead he wore his casual village outfit which barely was seen by people other than his mother and Karane. But today was special. It was barely dawn and he was stood by the loftwing pens, waiting for Link to arrive at said time.
Link didn't arrive for at least another hour.
Pipit was sat by the pens, watching as people emerged from their homes in their sleepwear, looking lazy eyed as they picked up their daily mail before heading back inside. It wasn't until he heard his name being called that he was pulled from his day dreaming, his lips curving upwards.
"Pipit, I'm really sorry about being late I…I just forgot to get up." He lied, Pipit could tell it was a lie, his brows furrowing in concern before he shrugged it off.
"Hi, no worries. Sorry about disturbing you last night Link." He apologised genuinely before letting out his green feathered loftwing, saddling him up. "Would…I mean would you like to take Red or mine or we could take both?" He rambled nervously, never taking his eyes off of the saddle.
Link shrugged and stepped forward, letting his hands run through the soft green feathers. "We'll take yours, it'll be easier." He spoke as if it meant nothing. It was rare for riders to ride together after all.
"Great…Lumpy Pumpkin here we go." He smiled, hopping onto the loftwing without effort, waiting for Link to climb up.
Though he struggled a little. Besides, Pipit was older than Link, and of course taller. So his Loftwing was much larger.
"You okay?" He asked.
Link huffed before finally jumping onto the bird, smiling proudly as he sat back, looking into the blue sky. "M'fine."
Pipit frowned.
"You have to hold on Link. You'll fall." He rolled his eyes, a pink blush peppering over his freckled cheeks. Just the thought of Link's hands running over his torso made him shiver in anticipation.
"Aw, okay." He sighed, letting his hands ease around Pipit securely.
The ride was pretty much silent, the sounds of wind taking over their senses as Pipit's loftwing neared the Lumpy Pumpkin which was approaching fast, though Link trusted the older knight, he was a bird expert after all. The blonde let his head rest against Pipit's back-there wasn't much else he could do really-and sighed happily, he'd missed just spending time with Pipit, one of his closest friends after Zelda. And of course the brunette was there every time Groose tried something, tried to hurt him or bully him for spending too much time with. And he quotes. "My girl" Which Link grimaced at every time.
They landed shortly, perfectly of course, climbing off of the bird as he flew off, back to Skyloft. That's when Link felt it, a rumbling on his back and a harsh glowing light. Great timing Fi. "You go in." He assured Pipit, but of course he wouldn't budge until Link told him he had to sort out his outfit before he went in.
Finally he was alone. He let Fi out.
"Master, We must head for the surface. There isn't much time to find Zelda. I sense her presence close on the surface." Fi announced with a distant stare. Link could have sworn right then, he had to leave, especially if it was going to find Zelda quicker.
Pipit stared out of the window, watching as Link jumped from the platform, Red flying down and picking him up. He knew wanting to spend time with Link wasn't plausible. He was off again. Like usual. Pipit ordered himself a large drink and sat down at a table.
He couldn't do this anymore. He had to find out where Link was off to all the time.