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Chapter Four
Eyes Ever Watching
Zelda stared out the carriage, watching the scenery go by as she was escorted to the next town, Harv. Last night was a great comfort to her; having Link holding her and calm her down. Her mind wondered to what it be would be like if he and her meet at a young or if she wasn't being the Princess—would they have got along? Would they be friends… Or something more? Zelda mentally shook her. She shouldn't be thinking about that—tis a dangerous road to travel down.
Her eyes searched the scenery for anything interesting to keep her mind busy from thinking, but ironically they settled upon the knight her thoughts swirled around. He rode near the rear of the carriage, astride a mighty silver bay horse, the rays of sun glowing softly around him. Their eyes met for a second, his blue eyes seem to glisten—like sapphire's blazing in the—
Luckily, Cloria broke her trance and Zelda gladly accepted the distraction her maid gave her—she didn't want anything else to be more complicated.
"I can't believe he's easily distracted!"
Lithe heard the girl complain as they watched the carriage from a distance. Both saw the look Sheik gave to the knight, the longing in those blue eyes.
"I mean, he's a Sheikah for Goddesses sake! He's trained to put such emotions aside!"
"Enough Reven; leave Sheik alone."
"No! It's dangerous enough for the Hylian to know about him! And now it's more dangerous that Sheik's developing feelings!"
"Reven!" He saw the girl stop her protesting, but he knew she was right—if Sheik acted on his feelings, that path may lead to war.
"It's true that this situation has become more complicated and even more so with Sheik having a crush, but as long as he keeps it to himself and keeps to the plan, everything will be alright. He's a Sheikah after all; he knows his duties and where he's loyalties lie. In the meantime we have our own job to do." Lithe jumped off the tree and instantly starting running, moving from shadow to shadow—Reven followed close behind before branching off and keeping an eye on the carriage. When Lithe was ready to leave the castle, Impa pulled him aside. She told him there might a chance that someone outside their circle knows of Sheik's condition and that he should take extra caution when travelling. Not much has happened since then—besides a Hylian actually knowing about Sheik—but Lithe noticed a sparrow flying around, keeping pace with the carriage. It could just a random sparrow, but the male Sheikah wouldn't take chances and he sought out the bird to keep protection of the Princess.
"My Lord, it seems one of our spies are spotted. Shall we pull back?"
The Lord took a sip of his wine before answering the silver-haired witch before him. "If you deem it wise, though I hardly believe that a simple sparrow will reveal who its masters are. Besides I have my other spy amongst that group—the sparrow and the other animals are merely a distraction." He finished his wine and stood up, walking to his window that overlooked the villagers down below.
"Our main spy should be reporting soon, you go and take care of our guest, Siltha."
"As you wish, my Lord." The witch bowed deep, her sliver-blond hair falling forward, and then she went to the dungeon. The Lord sat back in his chair, waiting for his spy to check in. The room grew dark and the air cold as a dark image appeared before him. For the sake of secrecy, the image was only shadows.
"Hello Master." The Shadow spoke in a raspy voice.
"Hello. What news do you have to report?"
"Not much. One of the knights knows about the secret, though he seems keeping silent for now."
"I see. Keep an eye on him; he may be an ally in the future. Where are you now?"
"In the town Harv. Only staying for few hours to resupply before heading out—it may be awhile before I can contact you again."
"I understand. Keep yourself hidden until you reach the final destination."
"Yes Master." And the image faded away.
The Lord poured more wine and took a long sip of his drink. His plans so far were go going great, but having an extra know-it-all in the secret could prove to be troublesome. This knight could take all of glory for himself, revealing the secret that Sheikah have hiding. Then again, the knight could help achieve his goals. Either way, the Princess would be exposed and the whole Sheikah tribe would be eradicated. And it all happens in less than two months.
Link watched the Princess look out the window, her dinner half eaten. He noticed earlier on the road that she stared at him from time to time and when he looked took a glance at her he could see a hint of red hidden deep in those blue hues. Like a rare ruby mingled among fake sapphires. Then it was over—she looked away. Link was saddened at that and glanced at the carriage from time to time, trying to seeing that rare red again.
Now Link ate his soup, keeping an eye on the Princess in her room. It seemed unfair that she wasn't invited to dinner, but it was for caution that she was kept hidden while her decoy ate among the host and his wife.
"You shouldn't be in your own mind when you're on duty." Link was shaken out of his thoughts and looked at the Princess, a small smile on her face.
"Sorry Milady, I'll keep an ever watchful on you eye now." And Link out on a serious and stared straight at her, watch made her laugh.
"You're a strange knight, Link. Where did you grow up? Forgive me, but your accent doesn't sound like city folk."
"I grew on a farm in the Ordon province. It was nice: tending to the animals, tilling the soil. But, I felt restless most of the time—like I should be doing something else. So when the Royal Army put out a poster for new recruits, I signed up and joined."
"Quite a culture change. Tell me more about your, what's Ordon like?"
And Link delve deep into his birth village and childhood, unware that a pair of eyes are watching them from the shadows.