Ack! Its been a week since I last updated! (Falls unconscious.)

3 hours later…

Ok! I'm up! So they finally found New Hyrule, and Tetra is pregnant. Speaking of which, why is it that some are upset that Tetra is pregnant? You knew it was coming! (sigh) please review. BIG HEADS UP! If you paid close attention last chapter, you will have noticed another Twilight Princess gig! See if you can spot it and let me know in a review!

Chapter 7: Arrival and Departure

Link woke up late at night. He had a dream of New Hyrule and a horrible monster. He sat up and looked out the window, and saw stars had still littered the sky. He looked to his side to see Tetra sleeping peacefully. He smiled and slowly got out of bed. He wasn't going to be able to sleep again, so he decided to go outside, he put on his green night robe, and walked up to the deck. He and Tetra talked a few days ago, and tried to put together plans for the next many months. Link did quick math in his head, by the time, they would, get to Outset, Tetra would be about 5 months in. She would stay there, until she gave birth. Link didn't tell Tetra yet, but he was going to leave soon, after they arrived. They hadn't quite planned on how to get the Great Sea to know it was finally time to leave. Plus, the Ocean King's realm had to know as well. And well, anyone will listen to the rangers. A presence disturbed his thoughts. He turned around to see his old friend Linebeck walking up. "What are you doing up this early Link?" he asked.

"Ah, nightmare. At any rate, I'm not going back to sleep tonight."

"So how is Mrs. Shrimp?"

Link rolled his eyes. "Tetra is doing fine. I still haven't really gotten over the shock that I am about to be a father. So how's it going with you and Jolenne?"

"We're getting married in 4 months."

"Good for you. I knew you two would end up together."

"Yeah, I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later."

Link nodded. He looked out at the ocean, knowing he would travel it only one more time.

Linebeck yawned, "Well, I'm gonna turn in. See ya tomorrow Link!"

"Goodnight Linebeck."

Link turned around and walked up to the rear deck. Then he thought better for a moment and walked back down to the room. He got to the room and quickly changed into his signature outfit. He walked over to Tetra and fixed the covers. "What time is it?" she asked.

Link smiled, "Not yet dawn."

He kissed her and silently walked out. He went back up to the rear deck. He looked at the star-infested sky and was filled with wonder at such a sight. He bet even Niko couldn't paint a picture like this. One of his "blasterpieces!" Link looked down at the deck, going back in memory to the days, where he was the "swabbie." He was mopping the deck with Niko, always sparing a glance at Tetra whenever he could. Link laughed silently. He spent the rest of the night there, recalling his past adventures with Tetra.

Early the next morning…

Tetra stirred and opened her eyes a little. They went wider when she saw the rest of the bed empty. 'Link isn't usually up this early.' she thought. She got up and dressed in her new attire. White long pants with a red belt, a large white strip across her chest, exposing much of her belly, and a red handkerchief. She put her hair up in her usual bun and walked outside. She saw Link sitting with the bowsprit between his legs. She climbed up behind him and wrapped her arms around him. Together, they watched the sunrise. She closed her eyes, feeling the warmth that came from her husband. "Can you believe, we're actually going to be parents?"

Link shook his head. "No. It's still taking me by surprise, and soon, your belly will be getting bigger!"

"Link!" She nudged him, but he already broke into laughter.

"Sorry Tet, but it's true!"

"How many times have I told you not to call me Tet?"

Link quickly swung under and around Tetra. He ran across the deck and up the ladder to the crow's nest. "About the same number of times you told me not to jump from large heights!"

"DON'T! YOU! DARE!"

Link just laughed and back flipped off the nest and dropped to the deck. He landed a little sloppily and fell. Tetra gasped and ran over. Link was clutching his arm, and Tetra feared he broke it. She knelt beside him, but suddenly, he grabbed her, with his supposed broken arm, and brought her down to him.

"Gotcha Tet!"

"Oh, shut up!"

Link just put his hand behind her head and kissed her. Well, she couldn't find her way out of this one. Actually, who said she even wanted to. They traveled for a few more months until they finally reached Outset. The ship docked and Link was, unsurprisingly, the first down on the dock. He ran halfway towards the end, but he was stopped by none other than Aryll. "How you doin' kiddo?"

"Great! You're in luck, Grandma is making Elixir tonight!"

"Can't wait!"

"Say, where's Tetra?"

Link look flushed for a moment, but then laughed, "Why, she's coming right now."

Aryll looked, and sure enough, Tetra came right beside Link. Aryll looked at her, a little surprised.

"Hi Aryll! Hey, what's wrong?"

"Uh, no offense Tetra, but have you gained some weight?"

Link answered, "Aryll, if anything, she lost weight until about 5 months ago. Think, what's the one thing that can make you like this so quickly?"

Aryll shrieked. So hard in fact, even Niko, who was below decks, had to cover his ears. Ayrll started running circles around them and was still shrieking. Link finally stopped her and made her calm down. "I can't believe it! Am I really gonna be an aunt?"

Link smiled, "Yes Aryll, you are going to be an aunt. And much sooner than you think. Tetra is due in about 4 months!"

"Well come on! We still have to tell Grandma!"

Aryll took Link and Tetra's hands and they went to Grandma's house. Link helped Tetra a bit, because she couldn't run much during pregnancy. They finally got to the house, but Grandma was so overjoyed at seeing them, that she didn't notice that Tetra was pregnant. In fact, she hugged Tetra a bit too hard.

"Grandma! Please don't do that!" Link yelled.

"Link what's…" Grandma finally got a look at Tetra. "Oh, I'm so sorry dear!"

"Please don't apologize, you didn't know." Tetra said.

"Still, a great-grandchild! How much longer?"

"About 4 months from now." Link said.

Tetra exclaimed, "But there's even better news."

"What?" the two asked.

"We found it."

The girls were overjoyed once more. This was too much good news for a lifetime. They spent the rest of the day talking about the adventures they had over the past few months. Link himself was glad to finally have Elixir again. They stayed there for a few days, when Link decided it was time for him to leave. A few days ago, he took his old Korl boat out of the ship and went for a small joy ride around the island. Now it was tied to the dock, ready to begin the long journey. It was almost midnight, when Link snuck out of bed. He got his small travel pack that he somehow fit everything into. He put his hero's outfit in there, for he was not going to where it just yet. Then he donned his uniform. Long black pants. Boots over that. A black tunic with a brown belt. A sword at his side. A black cloak with a reverse Triforce pendant. He then put on black gloves and put the hood over his head. That's when he heard footsteps behind him. He whirled around to see Tetra standing there, looking awfully worried. "Link, what's going on?"

He sighed, "I'm leaving for awhile."

"Why haven't you told me this?"

"I didn't because I knew you wouldn't want me to go. But this is something I must do."

"Why?"

"I'm heading back to the rangers. They need to know that we did our job. And we need to let the Great Sea know. Arrangement will need to be made for transportation for everyone on all the islands."

"But Link…"

"Listen. I planned on being gone for 3 months. That should give me time to come back awhile before the baby comes."

"I'll come with you."

"No! You should not travel. It will cause too much stress for you and could harm the baby. Remember this, this baby that you carry, will rule the entire kingdom. It must live."

"Will you be back before the baby comes?"

"Like I said, I should be long before, but if something happens, I'll do what I can. I love you Tetra."

"I love you, Knil."

Link smiled and they kissed. When they parted, Link put on the new handkerchief and walked out the door. Tetra walked to the doorway and watched Link go down to the dock. She watched him get into the boat, untie it, and put up the sail. He turned around and waved to her. She smiled and waved back. He turned back and at first nothing happened. Then a strong gust blew, and he was off. Tetra smiled as her hair blew. A few tears made it down her cheeks, for she had to be separated from him for such a long time. But she knew that he would return once more. Like he always has.

Sorry this took sooooooo long. I had company coming, then flag football practices, not to mention school. I'll try to get the next chapter up ASAP! Please review!