Chapter 3: Midna's feelings
Its was late when we finally returned to the castle. The pain i felt in my heart was extreme. I took a moment to look down at my hand as we road up to the enterance of castle town. The Triforce was still black, tainted by my anger and sadness. We dismounted Epona, my eyes still not completely dry, despite the long trip. I hung my head to stare at the ground as Zelda and I slowly made our way to the gate. "Link... I... don't really know how to explain this to you," Zelda said turning her head to look in my direction. "When i merged with Midna to save her life, I felt everything she did. Her feelings, her thoughts, her actions, everything. But I noticed that, everytime she looked at you, and talked to you, her heart became filled with an emotion that, in the beginning, didnt realize what it was or what it meant." I looked up and turned my head to face Zelda, a little glimmer of hope in showing in my eyes. "Link... that feeling... was love." she told me. "Yes Link, she loved you so dearly."
i stopped walking forward, and turned toward Zelda. "She... loved me?" "But then why did she break the mirror like she did?" I asked, confused. "Link, she destroyed the mirror so that the two worlds that exist, will not mix again. The land of Hyrule will be safe from twilight from now on." she said, smiling sadly at me. I returned the smile, ever so slightly and asked, "But was it worth what she did, forcing us to never cross paths again?" Zelda placed a hand on my shoulder and said, "She did it for you Link. It was all for you." Her words struck me like a hammer to the side of my head. "She did it for me? i mumbled to myself, not realizing Zelda had her what i said. "Yes Link. She did it so you would never have to endure the presence of Twilight anymore." She was now motioning to me to follow her to the castle. I began to walk, and i turned my head back to look at Zelda who was walking with the grace of a Goddess. Then it struck me. flashback "As we all know, light and darkness cannot mix." end flashback. Maybe, the Godesses meant for us to go our separate ways. "NO!" i yelled in my mind. "There is no purpose in cutting me off from my dearest and closest friend. Why did she have to go." My mind was yelling so loud i could not hear Zelda yelling, "watch out!" Next thing i know, I am running right into the closed gate to the town.
Zelda laughed and reached her hand down to help me back up. "Are you ok?" she asked chuckling. "Yeah. I'll be fine. I was a little lost in thought." I said, holding my nose. We continued through the gates, toward the castle. She had asked me of my adventure. "Im sorry Zelda. It hurts too much to talk about it now." i said. In respect i took up her hand and lightly kissed it. "Its ok Link. I wanna hear though. But just take as long as you need." I nodded to her and proceeded to walk up the steps toward the castle. We stopped at the front gate door to the castle. "Well link. I guess that i should really be getting back to work. I have so many responsibilities." she said. I nodded and said, "I understand." Suddenly, i had no control over what i was doing, and i found myself taking Zelda into an embrace. "Um... Link?... what are you doing?..." She asked, with a shy tone to her voice. I released her once i had full control over my thoughts again. "Wow... im sorry. I guess i just needed a hug." I said, trying to put as much truth to it as i could. "Don't apologise Link. Thats what friends are for." I smiled at her, and she sent one right back at me. I bowed, and then turned around and started to walk back. "Link!" she yelled to get my attention. "Please, dont make it harder on yourself. Dont beat yourself up about it." I nodded, then smiling i turned around and walked out.
I looked down to what was in my hand. I remembered i hadnt let go of the tear. "I need to put this somewhere special." I said to myself, thinking of somewhere to display it. "I'll figure it out later."
I walked out and hopped on Epona. Next stop: Ordon