Hey, I didn't get many votes for the poll anyways, but let me clarify that I still choose the ending, I just wanted an opinion to go from.

Link: *cries in a corner*

Author: Shut up. I own your miserable life.

"Okay, the missing Triforce piece is probably located in the desert somewhere, gods know where." Link continued. "So we need to gain this as soon as we can in order to achieve pluviophilic deleterious." I scowled at him. "Link… don't try to use big words. You literally just said 'rain-loving destruction'." The hero just grinned happily. "Just seein' if you were paying attention." Obviously he was trying the lighten the mood, and if it were anyone else in this situation I probably would just shoot them down and scowl all the more, but Link has a certain… way of making me and others around him happy. I shake my head and give a small smile. "Okay, so we should start searching… today? Tomorrow, maybe, since we should get back to the castle to get supplies and rest." … and tell everyone we're alright, but that's probably not what they'll be wondering. I wanted to add, but kept it to myself. Link just nods indifferently and starts packing his things.

"Link, I…" I paused. "I miss her too, and I'm glad to help." I try to manage a smile. Link looks at me with a happy expression, but sadness still lingers in his eyes.

Link

I get myself saddled up and ready, then lend a hand to Zelda. She climbs on the back and wraps her arms around my midsection, sending involuntary chills down my spine. I shake off the feeling and flick the reins. Epona whinnies and starts forward at a light gallop.

Before long, we're sprinting across the fields at an exhilarating pace. It won't be long before we arrive at Castletown. a breeze cuts across my face, and I am reminded of all the amazing things I get to enjoy in life, even if it is a lonely road without Midna.

"Link," Zelda hisses into my ear, sending me crashing down from my thoughts. I quickly scan the open fields. A few bokoblin archers sit on their hog steeds and ready the flaming arrows in their quivers. I rein on Epona and try to move swiftly away, hopefully avoiding a fight. One bokoblin shot an arrow true, I saw it come towards me and registered that it was going to make it's mark behind me. I slung my arm backwards and gripped the arrow at just the right time, stopping it from embedding itself in Zelda's neck. Unfortunately, my elbow slammed into her collarbone in the process. She lets out a cry of pain and wraps her arms tightly around my shoulders. "It's okay," She says. "Just keep going." I reluctantly nod and take my own bow from my back and notch an arrow.

I pull back.

Inhale. Exhale. One mark.

Inhale. Exhale. Two marks.

Inhale. Exhale. Three.

Or at least it felt that way. In reality, I could feel my muscle memory leap to action as I pull back and release arrow after arrow, each one taking down a foe in one swift movement. After the threat is demolished, I speed away, pushing Epona harder than I had in a while.

After we arrive at the palace, I dismount and help Zelda out of the saddle. The recoil of my elbow left a red welt on her collar, and I tried to apologize but she silenced me. "Link, you caught an arrow for me. This is far better than being dead, so stop fretting over me."

Well, that shut me up.

We heard the seething before we saw him. Zelda's advisor, Ealing, came from the castle in deep rage. His face was red with anger, and a few guards surrounded him, following him and bowing to his every whim, apparently.

"Zelda! Where in the goddesses' name have you been!?" He shouted, approaching us at a brisk pace. His eyes narrowed on me. "You... Seize him!" He ordered. Before I could open my mouth, the guards had me on my knees. Zelda let out some sort of strangled noise and yelled at him. "No. Guards, release him." The guards obeyed and Ealing let out a 'hrmph' of disapproval. "Leave us," Zelda said, her power unmistakable. The guards left, and now it's only me, Zelda, and Ealing. Ealing speaks first. "Princess, you cannot simply just leave like that without saying a word! You have duties and responsibilities to take care of, and I dared to assume you had been kidnapped, or worse!" I rolled my eyes. Wasn't this a bit excessive?

Zelda had the same reaction. "I was with Link, I'm fine." Ealing narrowed his eyes and studied her, his gaze hovering over the red mark on her collarbone. "I know good and well who you were with," He said slowly. "But you can't leave again without supervision of a trusted soldier, noble, or official." Zelda groaned. "I'm eighteen, and I am over you. You can't tell me what I can and cannot do, it's reverse. My father left me to power, and I know what I am doing."

I want to scream at her to shut up.

This looks so absolutely petty and ridiculous, no doubt rumors will spread within the hour. It seems like Zelda has just returned from sneaking off with her lover, and is now saying she knows what she's doing? I can feel my face flush and I look down at the ground. Ealing sighs and pulls Zelda in close to him, whispering furiously to her. "And your father left me to watch after you." He paused. "There is a suitor arriving today, so I suggest you remember your promise and go get yourself cleaned… and cover up that mark." He spat the last part in an almost inaudible tone. Zelda's eyes widened. "It's not! We didn't-! He caught an arrow! It-" Zelda stammered a number of things, but Ealing had already turned his back and was nearly to the gates. She looked at me with sad eyes. "I'm sorry about that. I… should go get ready." I nodded in a curt bow. A suitor? She has those? I have no idea why the thought troubles me so much, but it sends a strange feeling to the pit of my stomach.

I lay in my room in a sleepy and groggy haze, savoring the pitifully short nap. I look around the room, simply taking in the colors and vague familiarity of it.

knock knock knock.

I perk my head up and look at the door.

knock knock.

I swing my legs from the bed and cross the room, then open the door. I feel like falling over, curling up, and dying. (but I don't, I just stand there like an idiot.) Zelda is there, dressed in lavish clothing from head to toe: a decorative garnish of gold design across the top of her chest, a dark lavender dress with black layering underneath, and a gold circlet thicker than the usual one, and with a black pendant.

"If you keep your mouth open, a bug will fly in." Zelda said and rolled her eyes. "Uh sorry… you look great." Stupid.

Zelda smiled. "Thanks. Hey, I have a favor to ask."

"Anything," I replied. "Well," she started. "I was wondering if you would go to the banquet with me downstairs? I think it would be more bearable if you came."

And this said suitor would be there? Hm, I guess I could go for a while.

"Sure." I answered simply.

Yayy I just finished Skyward Sword! :D

Link: Whew

Me: I can still play and make you jump off your loftwing, mister.

Link: Noooooo...