Chapter 2: Orielle's Brown Loftwing landed next to Link's Crimson Loftwing. Link led her past the Statue of the Goddess and up to the Sealed Temple. As Link opened the ancient door, Orielle was in awe. The mere fact that the Statue had survived its detachment from Skyloft, which had shaken the ground under her feet, was breathtaking. She dropped to her knees facing the Goddess Statue, silently begging the approval of the Goddess. Then she followed Link, making sure to stay very close behind.
He led her deep into the temple, to the pedestal which held the Master Sword. It now served as the Sealing Spike once had, holding at bay the forces of evil. Orielle recognized the blade as the one Link had worn on the day he had brought medicine for her bird. Thinking back, she hadn't thought to question Link owning a sword before receiving his Knighthood.
"This sword is home to a… beautiful Sword Spirit named Fi. She was crafted by the Goddess long before this age, to help me when I arose as Hero. She had the knowledge of any combination of the old gods. Even though she was all but emotionless, I still got the impression that she cared for me…" Link paused, unsure of how to continue. Orielle simply nodded in encouragement. With his head hung low, he whispered, "She was the closest thing I've ever had to family…"
Link expected Orielle to judge him, or somehow poke fun at the ridiculous comparison, but she simply asked, "What happened to her?"
"She's sleeping, for millennia if necessary, inside this very sword. But she's also guarding against the evil forces that I did my best to vanquish and contain. I know this is all really stupid, but I… visit her from time to time. I just want to tell her 'thank you' like I was never able to do."
Orielle was still soft and nonjudgmental. "Did you ever ask her advice?" Link nodded. He remembered the many times when he was stumped or discouraged, and he remembered Fi's presence every time.
"Did you trust her, and always listen when she spoke?" Link nodded again, remembering how he let the world freeze, even though she had glided before him an excessive number of times.
"Then she knew you cared for her. Right, Fi?"
Orielle's fingers brushed the hilt, and Link gasped as the sword pulsed blue.
Closing A/N: My first Fanfic I have declared worthy of publishing! Please, tell me what you think in the reviews! I feel like I'm pushing the limit of Link's canon dialog abilities, and I realize that Fi is seen by many Zelda fans as being pretty dull, but overall I feel okay with how this turned out. Everyone in any type of media has a story to tell, and I am excited for the opportunity to show you more. I also consider suggestions (Review or PM)