Zelda's lullaby to Zefa is Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul and Mary
It's Zefa's lullaby theme.
Chapter 3
Brave
The world was silent as Zelda stepped forward and took her place next to the Lilith. Mouths were gaped open and silent sobs and prayers echo through the wind as Zelda shook hands with Rusl. Lilith beamed brightly as the two tributes showed sportsmanship and hugged each other.
"HOW DARE YOU STEAL MY DAUGHTER!" The Queen shouted at Lilith.
"SHE VOLTUNEERED HERSELF! THAT IS THE RULES!" Lilith spat back.
"ZELDA! ZELDA!" Zefa's screamed echoed the square as she rushed forward and hugged her sister.
"No… don't cry Zefa. You have to be brave, Zefa." Zelda said placing her hands on her sister's shoulders and looking at her in the eyes. "Be brave…"
"I… I- Can't- be brave, Zelda."
"Yes you can. Remember when got stuck in the tree when I took you to the forest?" Zelda asked her. Zefa nodded. "Be brave just like that time when you got yourself down." Zelda stood up and looked at the crowd. "I may or may not return to this place… but I promise you I won't be the first to die and I will bring honor to my kingdom." She raised her right hand and took off her glove to show her people the Triforce symbol. At once the villagers raised their hands towards the Triforce.
"If one is brave then courage is for thee, if one shows intelligence then wisdom is for thee. If one shows power then strength is for thee and together they make one powerful kingdom to protect thee." The villagers repeated back. Lilith was dumbstruck at the way this kingdom was respecting their tributes. Many of the kingdoms would spat at their faces or declare them unjust and banished them from their kingdom unless they bring home the prize. Ordon… Ordon was making Zelda feel like a victim in these games! A warrior to the kingdom and symbol to the Goddesses! She looked down at Zelda's hand and anger flashed through her eyes. She recognized that symbol in her books she read as a girl. It was a symbol of protection, a symbol of the Goddesses.
"I have one condition." Zelda said turning to look at Lilith. "Link is coming with me to Hyrule Castle to help me train."
"Of course…" Lilith said, the anger bubbling inside of her. It was taking all her might to not kill this little wrench so Lilith clenched her fists and took a deep breath. She'll make her son kill this Ordon Princess cold blooded and a painful one for breaking her rules. "You each can have a few minutes with your family."
Zelda quickly walked over to her family and hugged her parents.
"You shouldn't go…" Her mother cried.
"Someone has to go… I have better odds then Ilia."
"Always keep your eyes open and make allies. The remaining five will be released into Lost Woods to find the triforce so create a group. If anything… never run towards the weapon area if there is one. Blood will be shed the most there and you still have years left on your soul." Her father said holding Zelda's face. Someone tugged on her dress and she looked down to see Zefa.
"Bravery." Zelda said hugging her sister. Zefa's eyes were bright and red as little tears streamed down her face. Zelda pulled hair out of Zefa's face and saw she was carrying her stuffed green dragon. "Puff, the Magic dragon, lived by the sea and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee. Little Princess Zefa loved that rascal Puff, And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff." Zelda sang softly. Zefa looked at her hugging her dragon tightly, and listening carefully.
" Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea, and frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee." They both sang together.
"Alright we better board the train if you want to arrive at the castle in time for training." Lilith hissed as guards pulled Zelda away from her family.
"Zelda wait!" Zefa shouted. Zefa quickly rushed towards her sister. Zelda got down on her knees and looked at her sister.
"Take this." Zefa said and gave her sister a yellow medallion that had a small triangle protected by two arrows pointing at the top of the triangle with three smaller circles surrounding the triangle. "It's a symbol of light and bravery. You need it more than I do." Zelda hugged Zefa before letting go and following Lilith onto the train platform where Link and Ilia were standing.
"Don't die you hear?!" Ilia shouted at her. "If you volunteered for me the least you could do is return home with the Hyrule crown on your head." Zelda laughed and hugged Ilia tightly.
"Thank you." Zelda whispered to her.
"No… thank you for saving my life." Ilia replied back softly. They let go of each other and Ilia hugged Link and the two of them boarded the train with Lilith right behind them. The train was covered in red and gold colors matching the Gerudo climate. It was warm inside and the seats were comfortable to sit on. Zelda looked out the window to see everyone raising their hands at her again to salute her as the train whistled and started to leave the station. Zefa waved slowly from the platform standing next to her parents and older sister.
Puff…