Hello dear readers! Thank you all for sticking with those, and for those who are patiently waiting for updates, sorry I'm so slow.. 8(. Here we have Zelda X Pipit! Oh, by the way, if some of you guys are waiting for a specific pairing that I haven't written yet, then tell me, and I might get to that one faster!

Thanks for reading! 8).

CHAPTER FIVE: Their Agreement

The cold of the night in Skyloft was hardly a bother to its citizens. In fact, it wasn't even that much of a difference. A Knight Academy student donning yellow was out this particular night, as he was the night before, and will be the next. He happened to be walking through the town, as he usually did at night. It was his job, to patrol the village and protect the villagers from monsters.

He told everyone he did it because he wanted everyone to be safe, and that wasn't a total lie. It was true his family was hurting for cash, and although he didn't get much sleep, doing this kept their feet on the ground. Well, the financial ground.

Recently, things have been turned upside for the skyloftians. The ground they thought they walked on was not the only ground existing, in fact there was a whole world below. It was still quite the shock to them all, but some were talking of moving down there.

Pipit had visited it once or twice, and it truly was a wonderful world down there, but was he ready to leave Skyloft?

No. He wanted to become a knight first. And he had told his mother such, that if she wanted to move down there she could, but he was staying until he was knighted. He would help her in any way he could, but he would not go down there just yet. Mallara had only laughed and shook her head, saying that she wasn't sure of anything just yet, and that if she wanted to move, she could wait a few years.

There was a rustle, and Pipit turned sharply, hand on the hilt of his sword.

"It's only the wind…" Pipit sighed and relaxed. Normally there were angry remlits and keese about the town come nightfall, but lately things were different… It was peaceful.

Well, at least peaceful at night. The village was bustling by day now, as everyone excitedly chattered about everything that changed. Zelda was back from her mysterious disappearance, Link was promoted to full knighthood suddenly, and knights were travelling back and forth from the surface, bringing news of all the wonders from down there.

Yes, much had changed, that much was for sure. Pipit continued on his route, heading towards the academy from the bazaar. As he walked up the long wooden bridge, he watched a flash of light pierce the night from the opening of the academy door.

Somebody was up late.

Pipit creeped up the rest of the bridge and peered around the corner, catching a glimpse of blonde hair. Sighing once more, he pushed away from the bridge and revealed himself, even though Zelda didn't notice him until he cleared his throat.

She was momentarily startled but a look of relief crossed her when she realized who it was, "Ah, Pipit! You scared me!"

"Zelda, you know I'm hardly the scariest thing around here." He made his way towards her so he wouldn't have to talk quite as loudly, "It has been calm lately, but, I'm still not sure if the monsters are completely gone. You shouldn't venture out without some sort of protection."

Zelda sighed softly, before giving him a small smile, "I know, and I'm grateful for your concern, but I was only going for a short walk, I'm sure I'll be okay." She began to pass him, as she made way for the bridge.

Pipit frowned, it was against his duties to let her go without anything to defend herself with, "Then I'll tag along, I can't be a knight if I can't protect the citizens."

Zelda almost objected but stopped herself. She was Hylia reborn, and Pipit was not nearly as deft as Link, so she was not like to be needing Pipit's abilities to protect her. But still, she had known Pipit for as long as she could remember, and he was familiar. After almost losing everything she once knew, she felt so much more appreciation for Skyloft and its inhabitants, even if it was to be no longer the place she would call home.

She belonged on the surface. That was where she was needed to make the land the flourishing place it once was.

"Okay," she agreed softly, nodding along as she led Pipit. They slowly made their way through Skyloft, talking quietly as they did so. When they reached the waterfall is when Zelda stopped, and she looked on at Skyloft quietly, before turning towards Pipit.

"I'm moving to the surface," She told him, and he nodded as he already knew she was. "I'm leaving in three days."

Pipit stiffened. Three days? He knew she was leaving but… So soon? "Three days? Zelda, I know you're not the only one planning on going down there, but, most people aren't even expecting to move this year! Let alone three days! Are you—"

She held up a hand to silence him, before nodding, "I know what I'm doing, Pipit. I am sure of this. It's not like I can't come back to Skyloft and visit, or that people can't visit me. Everything will be fine." She sighed when she saw a frown etch it's way onto Pipit's face.

"Are you going alone? Where are you planning to live, and how are you to get—"

"Pipit," She silenced him once again, but her tone was still soft. "Everything will be okay. I'm more capable than you think, and I will be fine. I'll never be completely alone, I'm sure."

Pipit continued to frown at her, before finally he broke and sighed, shaking his head. "I guess I can't stop you, but… Make sure to take care of yourself, alright?"

Zelda smiled at him and nodded. "Of course, and the same goes for you."

Pipit managed a smile back, "Yes, no worries, I'll make sure to take care of myself. But it's getting late, should we head back?"

"Yes, and Pipit?" Pipit turned towards Zelda, eyebrows raised. Zelda only smiled and leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek, "Thank you for walking with me."

And another chapter completed! No promises on when the next one will be out, but I'll try to get to it soon! Thanks for reading!