Chapter 5- Finally Fluffish?
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Notes: pokes the title yay, it's finally getting back to something a little less… Crazy.
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Link's PoV
"Zelda…?" I managed to choke out. …She didn't answer me, instead turning back around. I realized she must not have that harp anymore so she must not be possessed by it…
Forgetting about my current troubles, I tried to remember what happened…
-Flashback'd-
"NEVER!" She yelled fiercely. She stormed off; going up the steps into what I imagined was the throne room. I sighed heavily. What was worse? This, or when I did the whole 'Hero' thing? Not that I didn't enjoy parts of being a hero. Oh wait, that would make this worse, since I am definitely not enjoying a moment of this. Deciding there was nothing more to do, I got myself into the most comfortable position I could and started to pray to the goddesses.
When I was finished, I laid up against the wall. I couldn't lie down since the chain was so short… A few minutes passed, which I spent thinking of Outset Island. I wondered what Aryll and Grandma were doing? Were they having fun without me? Did they wonder where I was?
Then I noticed the dungeon getting brighter… And brighter. Every second the amount light increased. I suddenly realized it was coming from the staircase… Within a minute it was too bright to bear, so I shut my eyes tightly. Then the light started to fade… I opened my eyes and watched as it got darker and darker. Even after returning to normal, it continued to darken until there was now only black. I gasped as I felt the sensation of wetness hitting me and soaking my clothes. I couldn't see anything, but I knew the water had to be coming in fast… Soon I was immersed in it. I thought I felt something tug at my wrist but the sensation quickly faded along with my consciousness.
-end flashback-
I was actually surprised I'd remembered what happened; and so clearly too. Shrugging it off as simply having a good memory, I looked back up at Zelda, who was still facing me, but not looking at me; and her eyes were closed.
"Uh… Zelda…" I couldn't find the words to speak… She didn't look up at me anyway. I inched over to her. She didn't move. I figured she was asleep and went back to my corner of the boat.
"So! We're stranded on the endless sea with nothing but a sail.
At least we're not dead. For that, I think the gods smiled upon us. They're probably also laughing at our misfortune too though. They're cruel like that." I thought to myself, sighing once more.
Figuring there was no hope of getting anywhere on night like this, I curled up into a ball and went to sleep.
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Zelda's PoV
The next morning
I woke up early in the morning, just as the sun was coming up. I gasped in panic as I wondered how I got on the boat. Then I remembered what had happened… And what had happened last night. I wasn't in the mood for talking. What kind of princess was I? I disobeyed my late father, got possessed by a freaking harp, nearly drowned, went insane, and worst of all, I almost did the unthinkable to my love… I sighed and almost started crying again… No Zelda, you have to be strong… For… for… Link. No, not him, anyone. For yourself. I reminded myself.
I put my hand on the door housing the sail for the little boat. It stung and hurt when I did so, but I didn't care. I jumped back at the loud sound that the latch made when I opened it, which rocked the boat. He opened his eyes and looked up at me, dazed and still half-asleep. I smiled sheepishly at him and felt myself blush.
"Oh…" was all I managed to say. It was all I could say.
"Oh. Good morning." He said slowly.
I wanted to hug him so badly… but I'd done so much to hurt him lately. Gosh, in these last three or four days, I've gone from hyper, smiley princess to completely depressed… person. I let out a small laugh at myself. He smiled at me and then looked down at my hands which were scarred, burned, and peeling. I saw the surprise on his face as he did. I remembered what caused the burns and felt tears swell up in my eyes. No, I couldn't cry… I'd done enough of that to last a lifetime. I looked away as he looked towards me.
"W-we'd better head for dry land. I'll set up the sail…" he said, his voice shaky. The green-clad boy inched forward and reached into the compartment for the sail. Within minutes, it was set up.
"There," he said. "Will you be ok until we hit land? We could be sailing a while…"
"I-I'll be fine. Don't worry about me." I said, managing another little smile.
"Ok then, hold on." He said, grabbing hold of me and letting up the sail. We caught a gust of wind and soon we were off and finally making progress. I loved the wind in my hair and the feeling of his arm around me, holding me tight. I could feel the happiness flowing back to me. No matter what happened, I knew that it'd be ok. I'd been through the worse now.
Heh, well that's what I thought.
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Meow! Longer chapter this time. It's still not quite 1000 words but neh… sorry... And now that I look at it, it's STILL uber short --. Whatever. Sankuu for the reviews everyone and thanks for not just saying "This is good, next chapter."! Cuz I really do take your suggestions in mind and all. Rawrrr… Don't worry; they won't be sailing long, by the way. Well yeah, so… Review please :3 it motivates me.
-Paaai.