Zelda lied on her pink blanket in bed, waiting for the Wing Ceremony bell to ring. She didn't want to interfere too much this year, since there were too many memories from last year's Ceremony. Some were good, but just not all of them. She remembered the ride Zelda had with Link. The flight over the clouds, with a nice cool breeze that blew the hair out of their faces. Loftwings, crimson and blue-gray, sharing the wind underneath their wings. That was a good memory, a great memory it was, Zelda thought. It couldn't be as amazing as it was without Link there. The same Link, that wasn't here now. He was fighting for the world, her duty, and for her. She felt so wrong, she felt so rude. She was allowing him on the surface alone. She knew he could completely handle it; he was so strong, and brave. The only thing is that she didn't want him too.

Zelda heard the bell clang above her, getting up in a hurry. Almost tripping while trying to get on her two feet, she ran to the door, not wanting to be late. Karane came out at the same time as her and they both raced to the Ceremony.

"We're going to be late!" Zelda screamed.

"I know!" She yelled back. They skidded to a stop at the Plaza, with Zelda smiling lightly at her father. He shook his head, with a small smile of his own, and turned his attention back to the students.

"Okay everyone. It's that time of year for our annual Wing Ceremony. This year includes some eager students, which excites us all. Owlan, would you please explain the rules to the contestants?"

"Gladly, sir. As you all should know, I will once again attach this statuette to a Loftwing, and send it to the skies. Whoever can manage to grab the statuette in the air will get the title as a Knight, and receive a gift from the nice young lady; Orielle. On my command, you must dash off the platform, and call your birds. Good luck to you all." He freed the bird into the air, "On your mark, get ready, go!"

They all did as they were told, and everyone watched the competitors' race. Zelda noticed Groose had the same determination as last year, and his friends were trying to keep up. Fledge was pushing his hardest, as they could all see in his face. He was doing surprisingly well, and flew side to side with Stritch. Cawlin was gliding in the back, behind them all. He seemed pretty upset, so he turned up and flew above everyone else. When he was on top of the bird with the statuette, he zoomed on it, and snatched it. Everyone's expressions were different, but all came from the same place; shock. Karane was impressed, although Pipit wasn't pleased with her expression. Zelda was proud, sharing the feeling with her father. Groose and Stritch were kind of angry, but they still managed to be happy for their friend. Fledge was disappointed, but he was still pumped for next year's competitio. Cawlin was still soaring, and headed to the Light Tower, which was the new place for the Ceremony. Orielle laughed as she climbed the Light Tower's ladder, excited for her first Ceremony as well. Everyone gave the two their privacy, and went back to their business.

Zelda went on the bench in front of the Bazaar, with nothing better to do. She brought her knees up to her chin, and watched the clouds float across the sky. Groose glanced over at her, and paced to the bench. "Are you okay?"

"Huh?" She looked over at him, with distressed eyes. "Yeah, I guess." She turned back to her knees, seemingly interested in them.

"C'mon, you can tell me what's wrong."

"I'm-I'm just bored. I miss having my best friend around."

"That's easy to solve! Come with me." He insisted, taking Zelda's hand in his own, pulling her away. He dragged her over the islands, and into the cave. She shuddered lightly, at the darkness of it, but he just ran forward to his friend's hangout. They got to the end of the cave and he rushed to the waterfall. "My buddies and I do this all the time, hold on."

"What?! Why?" He took her in his arms, and jumped through the waterfall, soaking the two. Zelda couldn't help but scream as the plummeted to the clouds inside the waterfall, headfirst. They could see the whole sky in a different, twisted color. The water was loud, and they couldn't hear Zelda's scream from the roaring. Groose whistled for his loftwing, and it swept the two back up. "Wow! That was amazing!"

Groose snickered. "I know." She started to laugh with him as he stared in her eyes.

"W-What is it?" She noticed, and wondered if everything was okay.

"Huh? Oh, um it's okay. I just-I just…I don't know. I'm really glad you're back. I know you're upset about Link not staying but if y-you ever need company, you can…uh, be free to ask…you know…for company."

She smiled. "Thanks." She hugged the wet, muscular boy, and he gently put his hands on her back. He happily closed his eyes, enjoying the moment with his brick red pompadour dripping on his face.

The Loftwing landed at the top of the leaking Waterfall that floated gracefully in the sky. Zelda jumped off first and Groose followed close behind. As Zelda squeezed the water out of her hair, Groose admired the view, watching the city.

"I love the view." He gestured, trying to make small talk.

"Me too." She went to go sit next to him. "Thank you for cheering me up. I've had a kind of upsetting, long day." She admitted.

"Uh…no problem. I didn't mind. I really enjoyed it actually…"

"I did, as well." She told him, still staring at the town.

He looked over at her, resisting the urge to hold her hand. "I-I've been meaning to tell you something…"

"Okay." She turned to face him, and saw desire in his golden eyes.

"I kind of…I mean I don't know but… I love you."

Zelda's jaw flew open and hers eyes have never been bigger. She didn't reply for a bit, shocked and scared. He felt nervous, and faced forward to avoid the pressure. "Wow…um, heh. I don't… I can't tell you how much I admire you told me that but… I'm not interested in having a…boyfriend now. I have got too much on my mind. I'm so sorry."

"It's okay. I understand, I just…I had to tell you."

"I know. It's fine, I-I'm sorry."

"No, it's not your fault. I-I shouldn't have…I ruined the moment. I should be sorry."

"No…" She was speechless, and felt tension in the air around them. She wanted to go back to her room, but it was…it felt rude to leave him now. After he just told her his feelings, his strong feelings.

"I-I gotta go… I should congratulate Cawlin."

"Right…Okay. I'm, I should go too."

"Bye, Zelda."

"Bye." She responded, feeling guilty for ruining his mood. She didn't feel like she should be dating, not now. She had too much on her, and so much responsibility, love wasn't in her plans.

Zelda was back in her room, lying in bed. She was ready to sleep, since she felt too sick to eat, or socialize. Link hadn't written a letter yet. That's all she really wanted right now, to talk to her friend. How would he respond to that? If she told him Groose admitted he loves her?

Would she tell him? Wasn't it too much? She needed his advice, what he felt about it. She needed his opinion. What was he doing on the surface? She wished that Link was okay, and that he would come back. Maybe he already defeated Ghirahim, and he's coming home. That is too impossible, Ghirahim's too stubborn. It's not that easy to get rid of. Her window sprang open, and she jumped, in surprise and happiness. He wrote back!

"Dear Zelda,

Whoa! There is so much drama back home. It's the Wing Ceremony again? It feels like just yesterday the two of us were up on the statue doing the ritual. Pipit and Karane getting married?! Great! I wish them the best of luck. Same to Fledge and Kina. I think they make a nice couple together. It's quiet on the Surface, without you here. I met up with Ghirahim earlier, and he is so easy! Don't worry about me, I'm doing just fine. I just have one question, without the Master Sword, how do I get rid of Ghirahim for good? I just need your advice right now. Send me back when you can. I really miss you soo much Zelda! I can't wait to see you again. Don't forget to tell me who won!

-Link"

She reread letter multiple times, loving the way he wrote these things. Link was so cool, and fun. He had the best way of taking things, and giving them. Unlike her, she thought. She was a klutz, confused and weak. She could only pretend to be half as good as he is. He didn't know how great he was, how perfect. His hair, his eyes, his smile. All of which made her speechless. The way that he fought for her. Wow. It made her so happy seeing him in the Gate of Time, so protective and strong…What would he say if knew Groose loved her? Would he care…? No, she shook her head. It couldn't possibly worry him. He would congratulate us, like he did for everyone else, right?

Anyways, she had to think of more important things. What could get beat Ghirahim? What could beat…