Link had spent the whole day of their travels telling Zelda of his adventures in the effort to rescue her and the memories he discovered on his way. Zelda found herself invigorated by what he had to say and enjoyed filling in the gaps of his lost memories. As they entered Hateno Village, they continued their conversation.

"So the great fairies would actually kiss you? Aren't they supposed to be huge?"

"Yes, it was very traumatic."

"I can only imagine."

Zelda let out a small giggle before saying,

"It's nice to see that Hateno hasn't changed too much."

The two crossed the bridge to Link's house. Link wanted to ask about the one thing he hadn't-his death-but he knew it would be a hard conversation for both of them. Link and Zelda entered the house.

"This is such a nice place, Link. Oh and it has an upstairs too, this must be where the bed…" Zelda stopped at a framed picture she had long forgotten about. Link slowly followed her up the stairs, remembering the picture that hung there. He held her hand as she continued,

"This was…after the ceremony…I had almost forgotten…Mipha wanted to test the camera function so Purah took our picture and then Daruk…well, you know."

Zelda looked longingly at the picture and a tear rolled down her cheek. Link noticed and started to look concerned.

"Zelda?" Link said

Zelda let go of his hand and sat down on the bed. Link followed and sat next to her. She began to speak,

"I-I thought I was okay with visiting these places but…I guess I forgot…the guilt I still have…I failed them…I failed my father…I failed hyrule…I failed you…I…"

Zelda buried her face in her hands before a concerned Link began to speak,

"You know I'm not one for words but the champions gave their lives to a cause they were willing to die for. Your father would be so proud of you today because you saved hyrule. And, as for me…"

Zelda took her hands away from her face to look at Link, who took her hand and placed it against his beating heart continuing,

"I'm alive because of you."

Zelda embraced Link saying,

"Thank you."

They both smiled and Link replied,

"You're welcome…You should get some rest," Link stood up to go keep watch.

"Wait," Zelda said as she grabbed his wrist, "you haven't slept in days. Don't worry, we're safe here. Take the bed. I'll sleep on the floor"

"Zelda…"

"Link. We both need rest."

Zelda stood up to get a blanket and kissed his cheek on her way down the stairs. Link settled in his bed and Zelda slept soundly on the floor next to him.