Sheik walked through the highlands that were between Hyrule and Termina. It had been three days since he left the Kingdom. He felt hurt, betrayed, alone and so exhausted from the emotional turmoil. He didn't want to use any magic to transport between the countries in case he needed to go back... He hoped for that.

Before meeting the Hero of Time, Sheik of the Sheikah had been a fierce warrior, feelings aside, duty first. He understood his important task that fell on him, in fact, it was ridiculously simple: guide the hero, teach him the songs, aid him in whatever he needed; and after the reveal, leave Hyrule. Simple. He just had no idea how ridiculously charming the Hero of Time was. His ten-year-old mind made him innocent, joyful, sweet, caring and so so so so charming, it made him look spectacularly handsome and he was already handsome from Zelda's description from when they met when they were kids. Too handsome. Sheik wasn't sure anymore.

And now it was over. Sheik had never felt this way before. Of course, he'd heard about the romantic stories from others and how they would feel when in love. Now Sheik found himself very much in love with someone that he can't have because he's the stupid Hero of Time and heroes always end up with the girl, right? In this case, Zelda. It's obvious, she's the damsel in distress who got kidnapped by big bad guy and now gorgeous hero has to go rescue her, save the land, claim the glory and keep the girl. That's how things are supposed to be... Not handsome heroes getting skinny Sheikahs, especially the last one...

Termina doesn't sound so bad, does it? Sheik is eighteen, still very young, he can start anew, like the stupid princess said. It wouldn't be the same without that blue-eye beauty, lovely blonde hair, sweet smile and his voice, goddess, Sheik loved Link's voice. It was low, masculine but sometimes comical whenever Link would express excitement, it rose a pitch, it was endearing. And also it sounded melancholic, like when they first met at the Temple of Time. It's a meeting that he would never forget...

Sheik was standing close to the Master Sword's pedestal. Zelda had announced that the hero had awoken so Sheik was ready. He felt nervous but excited at the same time, he would be playing a huge role in this war. Aiding the Hero of Time, what an honor!

Suddenly a blue light appeared and with it, a young man descended from it. His feet touched the ground lightly, his back to Sheik. The young man didn't move for a few moments until a fairy came out of his cap.

"Has it really been seven years? It feels like you just drew the Master Sword! Link?"

"I'm big," he spoke softly.

The fairy flew closer. "What did you say?"

The young man looked up at his fairy. "I'm big," he said in a watery voice. "My entire childhood is gone! I don't want to be big! I don't want to save Hyrule! I got the stones to make Zelda happy and to save the Great Deku Tree!"

He sounded like he was filled with pain, it was time for Sheik to step in. "I've been waiting for you, Hero of Time."

The young man turned around and Sheik was met with the most intense blue eyes that he had ever seen. His face was stained with tears and he looked utterly confused. It was the most beautiful thing Sheik had ever seen. The next three words that came out of him were haunting and filled with fear and doubt.

"Who are you?"

Sheik smiled behind his cowl, "I am Sheik, survivor of the Sheikah." And he bowed at the hero. Sheik chuckled. "I am not going to hurt you. Allow me to explain."

After Sheik told Link everything that he needed to know, the hero seemed to calm down as his fairy sat on his shoulder and listened to everything that was being said.

"It was foretold that the Hero of Time would wake up on his seventeenth birthday," Sheik smiled. "So... Happy Birthday, Link."

Link blushed and giggled. "Thank you, Sheik." He was smiling now and Sheik couldn't help but notice how beautiful that smile was along with those perfect teeth. His eyes were still shining from the tears."You know, you're one of the few that have said that to me," he said bashfully. "Saria and the Deku Tree would say that whenever it was my birthday. So that means you are special," he said as he stepped closer and threw his arms around the Sheikah. "I feel so much better!"

Sheik was beyond shocked. He just stood there frozen to the spot. He couldn't remember the last time he got a hug. In fact, he was sure he never got one, this was his first and it was given by the Hero of Time, of all people! He returned the hug and felt himself being squeezed.

"Uh," Sheik groaned. "Too tight."

Link let go of Link and laughed. "I'm sorry, Sheik. I haven't had a friend in a long time, especially a Sheikah! I'm becoming friends with everyone!"

Sheik was in awe of Link. Such a beautiful soul had to be thrusted into this horrible war. And he was also amazed on how easy Link would trust someone. Mind of a child, he supposed.

Their next few meetings were eventful for Sheik. Link would greet him by waving and yelling out "Hi, Sheik!" and the hero would run and throw his arms around the Sheikah and hold him tight. Sheik would also feel bad whenever he had to leave the young hero, Link would show his disappointment, pout and move on.

The time that they spent in the Gerudo Valley, it was the most treasured moment in Sheik's life. By then, he had fallen desperately in love with Link and the hero seemed to want to be close to Sheik, so he allowed it. One freezing night, they shared a bedroll (Link had climbed into Sheik's without him knowing.) When he woke up, he had a mass of Link all over him. Sheik felt embarrassed but secretly delighted in watching the young hero sleep. If only we could be like this... The princess would kill me if she knew...

And now Sheik would turn around and look back at Hyrule which was now consumed in darkness. Link was on his way to Ganondorf, rescue the princess and save the beautiful land of Hyrule. Sheik was deeply worried about his beloved hero, but the Sheikah knew in his heart that Link would defeat him and restore the land's peace. Link would get credit for all the sacrifices that he made. He sighed deeply and faced forward were Termina stood in the distance. He could see blue skies and green spaces all over. There's my future and my new life.