So... I need to make a couple of things clear because it had confused me too. Sheik left Hyrule the day of the reveal at the Temple of Time. It took him two days to get to Termina. When he saw the darkness in Hyrule disappear, he was a day into his journey. He got to clock town the next morning. He didn't rest, he was pissed.

As for Link, it took him a day and a half to finish the whole thing and another day and a half of rest and preparations and talk from Zelda for him to finally leave Hyrule. In this chapter, he's barely making his way through the mountains which means, he's got two more days to reach Termina. Why did Sheik do it faster? Cuz he's a Sheikah and they're mega fast.

I hope this kinda clears things up lol

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Sheik was not used to this. Used to being quiet. Used to staying still on one spot. Used to not being in danger and being ready to defend himself or whoever he was defending. It was beyond bizarre. It was the third day that he had been in Clock Town and so far, people have been kind... Way too kind. Again, very bizarre.

He did discover that he liked to look at people. The day before, Anju found out a out this little detail and moved Sheik to a room with a balcony that faced Clock Town. That room was in Anju and Kafei's private apartment on top of the inn so the view was spectacular.

People would look up at Sheik and shout out a greeting or wave and Sheik was just beyond shocked of this kind of behavior. No one had ever been friendly to him, except for Link...

Anju was intrigued by the new Sheikah. He was nothing like his beloved husband. She knew that something was troubling Sheik, but she was afraid to ask. She would stand by the doorway of Sheik's room and looked at the young man who was sitting on a chair on the balcony and looking at Goddesses know what. She also found that the boy had an incredible appetite. Anju chuckled.

Twilight was surrounding Termina and Anju cleared her throat. "Sheik," she called gently. "Dinner is ready."

Sheik nodded and got up from his chair. "Thank you, Anju."

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Since he was starting to live his new life, Sheik had taken off his cowl and turban. It was a very difficult thing to do, but he was no longer in Hyrule, so why bother? His long and smooth blonde hair was braided and it fell on his right shoulder and down to his chest. His bangs were messy but perfectly placed around his face.

It had been a while since Anju saw someone this beautiful
As Sheik. Flawless face, perfect plump lips, and there were a couple of dimples hiding but whenever Sheik smiled, those dimples made him look even more beautiful.

"This is delicious, Anju," he said with a mouthful.

"Mm," she said wiping her mouth. "I'm pleased you liked it, dear."

"Thank you for the room by the way," Sheik said shyly. "I've been more at peace up here than the other room."

"You are family," Anju said. "You may stay here as long as you want. This is your home."

"Thank you," Sheik choke a sob. "Oh, I'm sorry."

"What is it, Sheik?" Anju stood up and sat next to him. "You've been quiet ever since you came. I wish you would confine in me. What happened in Hyrule?"

Sheik smiled sadly and shook his head. "I'm afraid I'm going to bore you with my stories, dear Anju."

"That is where you are wrong," she said as she patted his back. "I don't mean to pry, but talking helps out with your emotions. You can't bottle them up."

"It's going to take up some time," Sheik warned.

"Oh, I got all the time in the world." Anju smiled.

Sheik started by telling Anju how the war in Hyrule started. The prophecies and the young boy who had been helping along the way until his spirit was sealed away in the Sacred Realm. He also explained his training and the role that he would be playing for the future Hero of Time.

"Has Kafei ever told you about the ways of the Sheikah?"

Anju nodded. "It is why his mother left Hyrule with Kafei as a boy. His mother didn't want to be part of anything, so she left. The King of Hyrule ordered for them to leave and never come back."

Sheik shook his head. "Sounds like my situation alright."

"How so?"

"The instructions that Princess Zelda left me... I didn't follow them. I became attached to the hero. You see... I love him."

He waited for her to react but she nodded in encouragement. "I fell in live with the Hero of Time and spent some time with him and I was not supposed to."

Sheik explained the reveal at the Temple of Time, what had to happen to Link after the mission and how Sheik was forced to leave Hyrule after that. "As I was in the mountains on my way here, the darkness that was consuming Hyrule was gone. Link had done it. He saved the land. And now... He's gone."

Sheik broke into tears. "He's gone and I won't ever see him again!"

Anju hugged Sheik and he let his head fall on her shoulders and he kept crying. "Let it all out, Sheik. Let it all out."

"Oh, Anju" lamented Sheik. "How am I supposed to move on?"

"Only with time, sweetheart." She patted his head. "I am so sorry. What a horrible princess she is."

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Link was walking through a small forrest in the middle of the mountains. It was starting to get dark.

"Listen," Navi called. "We should rest for the night, Link. You won't be able to see anything if we keep on."

"Alright, Navi." Link stopped and reached into his pack the materials he needed to make a tent. He had used this tent while he was on his quest and had proven quite useful in many occasions, including that night in the desert with Sheik... Oh, how he longed to see his red-eyed Sheikah.

He sat down and ate his small dinner. Zelda was gracious enough to pack a bag of food for Link. Be should be arriving to Termina in two days. Link and Navi ate in comfortable silence like in the past. Once everything was taken care of, Link laid down on his cot and stared at the stars.

"Do you think we'll ever find him?" Link asked as he looked at the sky. Navi laid beside his pillow and used his cap as her bed.

"I hope so," she responded. "After all, that's where the princess sent him ."

"I want to find him," Link smiled at the stars. "I had a dream about him one time, did I tell you about that?" He turned his head to look at Navi who shook her head in response.

"Oh, Navi, it was a beautiful dream! In it, we were both happy and together. We were living our lives together. No worries, no war. Just the two of us. And in the dream, I could see Sheik's face! He's the most beautiful thing I had ever seen!" He sighed contently as he finished speaking.

"But Link, how would be able to recognize him if he doesn't have his face covered?"

"Easy, his eyes. I will never forget his eyes."

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Anju felt a harm shake her awake. She gasped and turned around to see who woke her up.

"Kafei!"

"Good evening, darling," he purred as the embraced.

"You came back early!" She said as she still held him.

Kafei chuckled. "We were done with business. There was no need for me to linger."

Anju sat up and turned on the lamp. The image of her beloved husband was striking to her. His purple hair fell down on his shoulder, his smile was always there and the crimson eyes that she loved so dearly, the same as his...

He noticed her frown. "Something the matter?"

"Yes," she nodded. "You see, a few days ago, this young man came here and he's still here."

"Okay," Kafei said carefully. "And who is this young man?"

She smiled. "He's your cousin."

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