Zelda had taken Fi's body back to the sealed grounds to be laid to rest. She assured Link that Fi would be shown the utmost respect and love. Link did not want to go. Ghirahim did not make him.
Link recovered a lot quicker this time. Ghirahim tiptoed around with his words, afraid something would set Link off. Nothing did. Ghirahim suggested, "Link. Would you like to get out and get some air? We could go to Piper's and get something to eat?" Link smiled and nodded. Ghirahim's eyes widened as he followed him out of his small room. That was easy... Ghirahim thought.
Link smiled and waved to people who waved and smiled first, and even started whistling as he made his way down the stairs. Ghirahim trailed silently behind him.
Link pulled back the blanket draped in front of the door to keep bugs out and went over to a table. He sat down and smiled at Piper, and then he ordered two bowls of soup for them. Ghirahim pulled out his chair, watching Link. With a small smile, Link was staring at the wooden table and rubbing his fingers under his collar. Ghirahim had seen what he was touching. The scratches Fi gave him the first time she had been taken away.
Link smiled up and Ghirahim and commented, "It's nice out today, isn't it?" Ghirahim smiled warily and nodded, then hid his surprised expression by sipping from his bowl. Link sighed contentedly, smoothing his fingers over his scars. "She's never going to really be gone, you know," Link said after a few moments of silence. Ghirahim waited for him to continue. Link pulled his shirt down and showed him the scar, even though he'd already seen it. "I'll always have her, right here." He smiled again and let his shirt go. Ghirahim held his bowl in front of his face and looked down at his lap. He mumbled, "I'm sorry I made you choose. I wish she hadn't left again." Ghirahim didn't think using the word 'died' would go over very well, regardless of Link's scars. Link looked up into Ghirahim's face and said softly, "I would've chosen you anyway."
Ghirahim looked up. His eyes narrowed. "Why?" he asked, truly curious. Link shrugged and shook his head. "I love you." Ghirahim smiled and looked sadly at him. "I still haven't figured out why," he whispered. Link reached across the table and grabbed his hand. "You're strong," Link said sweetly. "I know I'll always have you." Ghirahim breathed in shakily and forced a smile. "I'll be around as long as you'll have me," he said.
Link smiled. "Then I guess you'll be around forever."
How was that? I'm kinda thinking that should be the ending chapter. Let me know what you thought!