So while our young heroes continue to investigate in the dangerous Kakarico Dungeon, Aaron's sister also has problems during her time here as well. So this chapter will be told through Atticka's eyes.
I had just woken up. I rubbed my eyes to find that I was still here, in the castle. I sighed. Well, let me go see what Aaron's up too. I stretched, then sat up. I gazed over to my hanging dress on the wall. I still can't believe that I'm a princess. I mean, yeah, I didn't belong there. Plus, I didn't know what Aaron meant by 'royal blood'. But still...a princess. I slid off the side of the bed and got dressed. I looked in the mirror, my shining golden-brown hair reflecting light. I sighed again, opening the door. I was greeted by Aaron's three friends, Darwin, Jaybird, and Mitch. I sat down at the end of the table with them. "So, anything new?" I asked them. Jaybird nodded. "I overheard a conversation today with Fenstright. He said that Aaron was taking a suicide mission over to the Lost Woods in order to find a useless artifact. She still hasn't returned, and I'm pretty worried about her." I tilted my head down. "Well, I hope she comes back. I don't want to lose my sister." I gripped my hands tight. I felt Darwin's assuring hand on my shoulder. "Hey, come on now, don't worry. She's got an excellent sense of direction. I'm pretty sure she'll make it." He managed to put a small smile on my face. "You...you think so?" He nodded in response. I sighed. Well, at least they are assuring.
I heard my name echo down from the stairs, with a familiar voice. I walked down the stairs to see my mother's worried face. "Atticka, have you seen Aaron? She's...not here." I gulped. "I heard the Discovery Corps sent her out to the Lost Woods." Her face became more pale with that sentence. "Is something wrong, mother?" She sat down. "I...I can't believe it." She buried her face in her hands. I scooted closer to her and hugged her. "Don't worry, she'll come back. Alive and happy. I...I can even sense her aura, which is very strong still." I told her, gripping on to her. Mother's sobs became more apparent and frequent. A few minutes later, father appeared and looked at me. "Atticka, I'm going out to find your sister. Please, stay here, and don't do anything stupid like she did." He ordered me. I nodded, with mother's eyes looking up. "Hey, darling, don't worry. We'll get her back in no time, okay?" She nodded as well, with father leaving and yelling orders to the other knights. I quivered in the thought. What if...what if Aaron is dead? What if they all get lost?
I shook that thought out of my mind. Mother then looked over to me with puffy red eyes. "Darling...I would hope that you know I was planning to go against your father's orders. I'll show you a secret place here. Follow me." She tapped my back, and I followed. I wonder what she means? A few hours later of trekking through the castle, she pointed towards a wall. "Go ahead. Touch it." She urged me. I slowly put up my hand to it, revealing a small triangle shape on my hand. The wall dissipated into a thin light. Mother's face showed approval of something as she gently pushed me with her. "What is this?" I asked her. "Well, it's a sanctuary for the sages. You and your sister will meet here when she arrives back from her adventure, because Hylia will reveal herself and tell you a grand propose."
"Propose?"
"The whole reason why she did this. Also, sorry for manipulating you earlier. It was really to get rid of your father so I could show you here."
"It's okay, mom. I knew she would return." I smiled.
"Good. Now, I'll have to excuse you here, because I've got work to do. Sorry, sweetheart." She patted my head in a good nature. I smiled. "It's okay. I know it's important anyway." Mother reflected my smile and said to me, "Well, at least you're still innocent." She then walked away and disappeared. I sighed, retiring to my room. I sat on the bed, looking out the window, when I swore I just saw Epona galloping back from inside the forest. I ran out towards the stables and saw her just outside her's. I saw that she relaxed, so I knew Aaron's safe. I petted her snout gingerly, and let her in her stall. Epona gave a small snort that showed her appreciation. I smiled. The beloved horse of ours knew me very well.
I walked up back into my room, sighing again. I looked out the window one more time just to see if there was any commotion. I managed to spot someone in the woods, very dark, dirty, blonde hair and staggering. I went out my window and climbed down the vines that grew from the nearby walls. I pranced over frantically, worried. The guy just looked at me, smiling faintly, and lost consciousness. I carried him towards the door, and placed him on my bed. "D...Darwin! Jaybird! Mitch! Come here!"
Soon enough, we were all staring over this guest. "Well...it does look like a hero, but I'm not certain whether or not which one it is." Mitch laughed. "It's obviously the one from Twilight Princess. None of the others have the same hair style." I looked up at him, then back down. Surely, this one...I was slightly enhanced by him. He was cute… His eyes had opened slowly to reveal beastly blue eyes, and had met mine. I stared back into them, and managed to smile abit. "W...w...where am I?" His husky voice lazily spewed. I replied with, "Somewhere safe. I found you staggering about out there, and...you fell unconscious, which lead me to carry you here." He looked at the others after I said that. "Well...I don't remember much. Just that, I was being lead out from somewhere and...I just blanked out." He sat up, holding his head. "Are you alright?" Mitch asked him. He looked up, and shook his head. "I'm fine, thank you." His eyes then looked back over to me. I dared ask him, "What?" but in an amiable voice. "You...you look similar to a friend I had. I…" he looked away and blushed. "Sorry for staring." I touched his shoulder and smiled. "No no, it's alright." I can stare at him all day. He's just...so enchanting…
He looked back over. "Well, I guess we've got to find out what happened." Jaybird spoke out. I looked over to him. "But my father said not to do anything stupid." The three laughed. "Naw, that ain't stupid. We just need to help the poor sod out, ya know?" I looked back at him. "Okay." I grabbed my sword, and Aaron's sword, tossing over to our guest. He caught it and smiled. "I'm sorry for asking this now," I started nervously, "But uummm...what's your name?" I could feel myself blush a little. "Link." He replied. I felt myself blush even more. What a lovely name… He looked at me confused. "You okay there?" I looked up. "Oh, I'm okay. Sorry…" I ducked my head and looked over to the horizon. I wonder if I'm going to cross paths with Aaron…?
