The Colors of the Sages Book II: Farore
Part one: sapphire
Chapter 3:
Ok, sorry guys for not doing a authors note on the last chapter, it was kinda late and I just uploaded it so you wouldn't miss it. I hope I spelled the name Tatil correctly, couldn't really remember if it was tattle or Tatil. And before you start to flame me, I know Tatil is not a guy, but let's just make her one for now
Tatil: "Hey, I don't want to be a guy"
Author: "be quiet, I'm getting you laid"
Tatil: "oh… carry on then"
Link paced back and forth in front of the Kakariko villa steps, once in a while asking the guard what time it was. Navi flew out of Link's hat and fluttered down onto his shoulder.
"Hey, what's wrong Link, I thought you would be excited today." Navi said, fixing her own dress which consisted of a softened leaf of the Deku Tree sprout, sewn with while wolfo hair. Link tried to smile to Navi but only came across as very worried.
"Nothing is wrong Navi, but even the Hero Of Time gets nervous." Link sighed, pulling off his hat and fingering the box inside. The touch gave him a little confidence, but he still had his worries. He knew he was prepared; being the hero of an entire kingdom and its surrounding lands has its perks. Friends were in place, a plan was being set into motion, this time it would work, and damn the goddesses if they sent him back again. Waiting for her answer those agonizing seconds was bad enough, and being told by the goddesses that he did it wrong was even worse, but the one thing that made him feel this way was that they sent him back two days, having to get ready all over again. At least they let me keep the ring, I'm not going to have to go up death mountain again. But this time he will get it right, he won't mess this up again. Link quickly put the ring box back into his hat, hearing the clatter of an old milk cart driving towards the villa. Link took a deep breath and tried to relax, watching Talon arrive with Malon next to him.
"Evening Link" Talon said with a smile. Link just nodded with a similar smile, masking his nerves well. Link extended his hand and took Malon's, helping her out of the cart and onto the ground. Link smiled to her lovingly and gave her a soft kiss.
"Ready to celebrate Mal?" he asks, hooking her arm in his, Malon smiled and nodded. The two walked up the steps, lined with long strings of paper lanterns. At the top of the stairs, the ghost of Dampe the grave keeper and the ghosts of the composer brothers, Sharp and Flat, were waiting for any visitors, leading them into the festivities. Link smiled to Dampe and handed him a small box.
"Thanks for this Dampe, it really helped. Now I have no need for it and I'm giving it back to its rightful owner." He smiled handing the ghost the box with the hookshot in it. Dampe smiled and waved his lantern, guiding the way as he took the box with him. Link and Malon followed Dampe into the villa, bowing to him in thanks as he floated back down to greet more people. Malon shivered a little.
"I know Dampe is a good guy and all, but till this day he still gives me the creeps." Malon said, hugging Link's arm tighter. Link laughed and remembered that was the same way he felt the first time he saw Dampe. As they entered the clearing, they saw a few friends and waved, although Malon didn't recognize some of them, assuming it was the Kokiri that she had never met, but knew all about from Link. Walking closer to the well, Malon could see that the people built a stage around it, covering the hole with a stretched Dodongo skin. A loud and even rhythm was pulsing from the stage, suddenly worrying Link…he never planned for the giant drum to be played. Fearing the worse, Link detached from Malon and told her,
"I'm going to be right back Mal, I just need to check on something really quick." Malon nodded and sat down at a table, feeling a little alone, remembering the words in her dream and feeling a little better.
When Link was out of sight, he pulled out the ocarina and played the Nocturne of Shadow, warping to the entrance of the temple. The beat was louder here and Link drew his sword and farore's wind, casting it and being blown to the room above the drum. His ears began to hurt as they did during the battle with Bongo-Bongo due to the decibels from the beat. Link had his sword and shield drawn, jumping down the hole and landing on the thumping drum. He fell over in laughter as he saw Biggoron beating away at the drum.
"how is it brother? I'm sorry if I startled you with my drumming. It just looked so inviting so I came down here to provide a backup to the singers." Biggoron said, still thumping the drum. Link shook his head and smiled.
"Its no trouble brother, you add a nice touch to the festivities." Link said as he stepped into the blue portal and warped out. It was already getting a bit late and he didn't realize how long he had been gone.
"Fuck, this is going to be a close one." He swore, putting on his hover boots and running off the ledge and onto the ground. Running as fast as he could, he pulled out the ocarina again and played Saria's song, asking her for help.
"Is it almost time to start the songs?" Saria asked, talking to him from the stage. Link mentally nodded and appeared in the clearing. He quietly walked up behind Malon and placed his hand on her shoulder, causing her to spin around, startled a bit. Link smiled down at her
"May I have this dance?" he asked, helping Malon to her feet when she nodded. Link had his hand behind his back, signaling the singers. Mido stepped up to the front of the stage and the band began to play. Mido opened his mouth and began to sing
"When marimba rhythms start to play, Dance with me, make me sway, Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze, Bend with me, sway with ease, When we dance you have a way with me, Stay with me, sway with me."
Link and Malon begun dancing, floating and spinning across the dance floor. Malon was smiling and laughing happily as Link did a few dips and spins. The hover boots had made him very light on his feet, allowing him to dance pretty well.
"Other dancers may be on the floor, Dear, but my eyes will see only you, Only you have the magic technique, When we sway I go weak.
I can hear the sounds of violins, Long before it begins, Make me thrill as only you know how , Sway me smooth, sway me now." Mido continued, really getting into the song now.
Link looked into Malon's eyes for a moment, moving to the words of the song. They continued to dance, unknowingly dominating the entire dance floor.
"Other dancers may be on the floor, Dear, but my eyes will see only you, Only you have the magic technique, When we sway I go weak.
I can hear the sounds of violins, Long before it begins, Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now.
When marimba rhythms start to play, Dance with me, make me sway, Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more."
Link listened to the song and held Malon closer, still fluttering over the dance floor, the two of them lost in their own world. The music seemed to stop, the energy felt in the air. Then Mido belted out the final lines, as if the passion of the song took him over.
"Like a flower bending in the breeze, Bend with me, sway with ease, When we dance you have a way with me, Stay with me, sway with me
When marimbas start to play, Hold me close, make me sway, Like an ocean hugs the shore, Hold me close, sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze, Bend with me, sway with ease, When we dance you have a way with me, Stay with me, sway with me." with that last line, the band ended in a powerful crescendo and with Link holding Malon centimeters from his face, both of them panting from the dance. All the people applauded the band and Mido as he took a bow and walked off the stage. Malon and Link were still pressed close together, gazing into each others eyes. After what felt like an eternity, Link spoke.
"Hey Mal, I have something I want to show you." Link took Malon's hand and led her off to the watchtower, Navi staying behind like she was told to earlier. Before Malon could leave, she whispered to Tatil and he flew out and over to Navi, beginning to talk and laugh as friends do after so long apart. Those two fairies had a special night together, but that's for another day. When Link and Malon reached the tower, Malon remembered what the dream had shown her. This was it, she would stay strong, in control and the most important of all… conscious. All this so familiar, Malon automatically held onto Link tightly, closing her eyes in wait for the always gut wrenching pull of the long-shot. Link wrapped his arm tightly around Malon and pulled out the item, shooting it into the tower and pulling them quickly up, into the air, only to land on the very top of the tower lightly thanks to the hover boots. Malon looked up at link who was smiling, obviously covering up his nerves. Link finally spoke
"Malon, for the past few months I have been in love with you. I had never said it, but we both knew it was true." Link said, holding Malon's hands and looking into her eyes. The Sunday sun was just peaking over the edge of the horizon, not enough to be visibly seen though.
"You have been my best friend for longer than I can remember and I can't imagine my life without you by my side." Link rubs the back of his head in nervousness. "I guess what I'm trying to say is that I want you by my side for the rest of my life." Link takes off his hat and reaches inside it, pulling out a small box. He drops to one knee and takes Malon's hand. This whole time, Malon's face had a huge smile on it, as well as a perpetual blush. As the first rays of the solstice sun peaked over the edge of the horizon, link opened the ring box. The suns beams refracted of the gold and stone inlets, refracting it into a beautiful pattern. Malon's dress sparkled as well, adding a mystical feel to the moment.
"Malon, will you marry me?" link said, his voice quivering a little. Even though Malon had lived this very moment once before, she was still stunned, her mouth tried to speak but couldn't, her legs tried to stand but wobbled. She forced herself to think of those words the goddesses had told her, feeling herself back in control.
"Link, you know I love you. I also want to spend my life next to you. But there is no real easy way to say this, I just cant…" Link froze, his world was slowly falling out from under him. Had he done it wrong again, were the goddesses not letting him try again? He didn't know what to do until Malon continued her sentence.
"I can't…even think of how my life would have ended up if you weren't in it. Still, It pains me to think about what would happen if all you did was for nothing… my answer had been, and always will be a hard thing to remember…but I have to say it…."
Oops, I did it again, I played with your minds again and left you with another cliffhanger. Now just so that I can test people to see if they read the Authors note, im gonna give you a sneak peek into the next chapter. But im still evil so im only going to give you the first word…
"Yes"
That's all you get, but I bet you love me for that one word, cliffhangers are a bit annoying if done too much. Chao for now, see you in a week or whatever. ^^