Rivan stood in the remains of Link's house with Hudson, Karson, and Bolson. They had cleared the rubble from the collapse. Purah, Symin, and Gaddison helped carry supplies over the bridge.

"Are you sure it's alright for you two to be moving?" Bolson asked.

Purah smiled. "Symin and I are fine. It's been three days."

"Although I still am sore," said Symin.

"Same but that is from doing nothing the past three days," Purah complained.

"It's because you guys were injured," Rivan stated. "You should be resting."

"I do agree," said Gaddison. "Maybe just one more day."

Purah shook her head. "Nope."

Bolson shrugged. "Alright. Hudson, how is the salvage coming?"

"Not a lot could be saved," Hudson replied. "But we did what we could. We will need more lumber and bricks."

Bolson nodded. "It would be easier just to redesign this old house."

Purah slammed her foot down. "No."

Bolson smiled. "I heard you the first time. Besides, I love a challenge."

Symin turned toward the bridge yet stopped in his tracks. On the other side stood Pyle and Bargoh. "Uh...how about a rock hard challenge?"

Bolson giggled. "I didn't know you swung that way."

"No!" shouted Symin. "The Gorons are back!"

The group turned toward the bridge. Pyle held a parchment in his hand while Bargoh held a white flag. Purah walked onto the bridge toward the two Gorons. Her expression held no angry.

"What do you two want?" she asked. Her foot tapped repeatedly.

"Our elder has given us new orders," Pyle replied. He handed her the parchment.

Purah took it and read it out loud:

" 'Purah, I Bludo the Goron elder ask that you forgive these two idiots for their actions against the hero. I was against the plan Princess Mipha had for the hero, but these two have now made it impossible to go any other route. I must remain of Death Mountain to keep the Divine Beast in check. These two will no longer cause you problems. I have given them orders to follow Princess Mipha's plan and orders to protect the hero. Please accept my apologies as well for the trouble they have caused. I wish you the best of luck on your journey Princess Mipha.'"

The others of the group joined Purah by the time she finished reading it. Pyle and Bargoh remained silent.

"...well I'm glad at least someone on that mountain as some brains," said Purah.

"Are you sure we can trust them?" asked Rivan.

"We understand your mistrust and it is well placed," Bargoh stated, "but we have our orders and we will follow them."

Pyle nodded. Silence.

It was broken with a sigh from Purah. "Well...you can start by helping us rebuild that house. Link was attacked by Kohga."

"Is he alright?" asked Bargoh.

Purah nodded. "Yes. Mipha was able to escape with him. However, we have no idea where they are now."

"That is most troubling," said Pyle.

"While you are right," Purah stated, "I know Mipha. She will bring him back here soon. In the mean time, we work and we wait."

"Understood," Pyle and Bargoh said in unison.

Both Gorons crossed the bridge separately.

Rivan scowled. "Why are we trusting them?!"

Purah jumped and smacked him. "Quiet." Rivan rubbed his cheek. "No need to shout...and I don't." The last part barely audible yet Rivan nodded.

WwwwwwW

Mipha donned her armor while Link put his traveler set on at a slug pace. Midna waited by the entrance of the shrine.

Mipha wrapped the Champion Cloth in its usual spot. "Ready to go?"

"...not really," Link replied.

"I know that you are scared and confused," said Mipha, "and you have every right to be so. However, there is important work for us to do." Link did not reply. "I will protect you."

Link stood up holding onto the traveler cloak. "...I don't want to."

Mipha smiled. So childish.

"Why can't we just stay here?" Link asked. The frightful tone rose. His whole body began to shake. "It's scary out there...that monster...and that man...I don't want to fight them."

The smile faded on Mipha. She leaned her trident against the wall before walking up to Link and hugging him.

"I know," Mipha spoke softly. "I know it's scary. I'm scared too."

"Then how can you keep moving forward?" Link asked desperately.

"Because of something someone told me long ago," Mipha replied.

Link blinked. "Which was?"

Mipha gently let go of Link. "You were there when it was spoken. I think its best if you remember it yourself."

Link pouted. "No fair. Can't you just tell me?"

Mipha smiled. She put the traveler cloak on Link. "No."

Link hung his head. "...but...it would be easier."

"Easier isn't always the right answer Link," Mipha said gently. "Now, there is a place on the plateau that I want to take you." Mipha put the Slate on her side.

"...can't I hold on to that?" asked Link.

"When I think you won't use it to run away, yes," Mipha replied.

Link sighed. Am I that easy to read?

Mipha gently held Link's hand. "Ready?"

"...no...but let's go," said Link.

Both walked out to meet with Midna, who happily wagged her tail.

"Where we are going is there," Mipha spoke as she pointed with her free hand.

Link stared into the distance...the Temple of Time. That is where I talked to that ghost.

"What is there?" asked Link.

Mipha began to walk, pulling Link with her, and Midna followed behind.

"A memory," Mipha finally replied.

Link began to shake. "..."

"I know you are scared," said Mipha, "but trust me. This will help you."

"...alright," Link quietly spoke, "I trust you."

Mipha smiled. The group continued their pace until arriving at the steps of the temple. Link looked around, more of the monstrosities from his nightmare frozen. He clung to Mipha's arm.

"None of these are active," said Mipha. "I made sure when I was out hunting." She tightened her grip on Link's hand. "I'm here for you."

Link smiled for a moment. One step at a time, the three made their way up the staircase outside to the front door. The group entered the large ruined building. Link stared blankly at the large goddess statue in the back.

"...I've been here before," said Link.

Mipha nodded. "I know."

Link trembled. "Back when I first woke up, I met with Rhoam up above...pain shot through my head...and I saw myself holding a sword."

"This is where you drew the Master Sword," Mipha explained. "But that isn't what I want you to remember."

Link blinked. "What?"

"Stand here," said Mipha. She pointed to the ground in front of her. Link hesitated but moved to the spot. Mipha took out the Slate and opened the album. She picked a picture of a large goddess statue. She reached over his shoulders and held the Slate in front of him.

Link stared at the picture, then to the statue, back to the picture, and then the statue again. His eyes widened.

*Flashback*

Revali, Daruk, Urbosa, Mipha, Zelda, and Link stood in the Temple of Time. None had their Champion Cloths.

"I don't understand why we had to meet here before going to the castle," Revali complained. "It's would have been best just to meet at the castle."

"My father believes that we should spend time together since we will be working together," Zelda explained. "Thus, he wanted all of us to go on a small journey together and this was the spot he picked."

"It isn't a terrible idea," Urbosa stated, "but I do see Revali's point."

"I think this is going to be a great time," Daruk spoke with a chuckle.

Revali rolled his eyes. "Of course you would think that."

Mipha's eyes wondered to Link who remained silent. His expression remained neutral.

"What do you think Mipha?" asked Zelda.

Mipha turned toward Zelda and smiled. "I think it is a good idea." Zelda returned the smile.

"Of course she thinks its a good idea," said Revali. "After all she has-" Urbosa smacked him. "Ow! What was that for?!"

"We all know about that," Urbosa stated, "and we don't need you to state the obvious."

"About what?" asked Daruk.

Urbosa smiled. Okay so most of us know.

"Do not worry about it Daruk," Zelda replied. "After all it doesn't concern us."

"But if you all know it, then I feel kind of left out," said Daruk.

Revali smirked. "The fact that Mipha has a crush on Link." Mipha and Link blushed in unison. Revali noticed and widened his smirk. "Oh my gosh he has a crush on her!" He burst out laughing.

Urbosa scowled and went to smack him again. Revali dodged and rushed outside.

"Get back here you feathered brain!" shouted Urbosa who gave chase.

Daruk rubbed the back of his head. "Oh boy. Princess Zelda, lets go calm them down."

Zelda nodded. "Yes. Lets."

Daruk walked out with Zelda. "Was it that obvious? I didn't noticed."

"It's alright Daruk," Zelda replied.

It was just Link and Mipha.

"...we both already knew that," said Link. "It was just a matter of time. This way, at least the whole group knows."

Mipha nodded. "Yeah."

Awkward silence.

Link stared ahead at the statue. "...you know, I tried to put the Master Sword back."

Mipha gasped. "What?"

Link nodded. "It was after we kissed during the storm. I took the long way back to the castle so I could have time to think. I came back here without even thinking. I remember thinking that maybe if I put it back, I can be free from this burden."

Mipha glanced at the Master Sword on Link's back. "Yet...you didn't?"

Link nodded. "I almost did. I had raised the sword above the pedestal, I took a deep breath ready to plunge it back...yet I couldn't do it."

"Why not?" asked Mipha.

"MIPHA!" Daruk's shouted outside. "LINK! TIME TO MOVE!"

Mipha and Link gazed toward the door. Mipha frowned as Link sighed. Link kissed her cheek. Mipha blushed.

Link smiled. "I will tell you after the ceremony at the castle. I know a place where we can talk in private."

*Present*

The memory faded. Link held his head and swayed. Mipha gently held him in place.

"Are you alright?" asked Mipha.

Link nodded. "I...tried to put the sword back?" Mipha nodded. "Yet...I didn't." Another nod. "Why?"

Mipha removed her arms around Link. She gently turned him around and handed him the Slate. Link blinked.

"I would tell you," Mipha stated, "but it will have more meaning if you remember it yourself."

Link quivered. "Which means...we need to go to the castle?"

Mipha shook her head. "No."

Link sighed in relief. "Then where?"

"You don't have it on the map," Mipha replied. "I know where to go. First, we go to the Wetland Stable via warping. From there, I will guide you."

Her smile was small yet gentle. Her eyes kind yet determined. Link stared in awe before slowly taking the Slate.

Link nodded. "Alright...but is going to this place really going to help me?"

"...I understand why you are hesitant," said Mipha, "and anyone would in your situation. But you have Midna and myself. We will help you. Trust us."

Midna barked. Link gazed down at Midna. Her eyes full of determination. His eyes wondered back onto the Slate, staring at the Wetland Stable warp point. With a slight nod, he touched it and the three warped away.

They reappeared on the shrine outside the Wetland Stable. They approached the structure to see the people working on various tasks. One of the workers recognized her and walked over.

"Greetings Princess Mipha," said the worker.

"Greetings to you as well," Mipha replied.

"Thanks for the other day," the worker stated. "That Guardian could have wiped us all out. We heard about the one who died. I'm sorry for your loss."

Mipha nodded. "Thank you."

The worker looked over at Link. "Oh it's you."

Link waved shyly. "Hello."

"Haven't seen you since that storm a couple days back," said the worker. "I was worried that you got lost in it. I'm guessing that Princess Mipha here saved you. She is such a hard worker, and a very skilled warrior."

Mipha blushed. "I am not that skilled."

"Are you kidding?" asked the worker. "You took down a Guardian in four moves. It was amazing."

Link looked over at Mipha. He isn't wrong. She is amazing. The entire time when I was sick, she would go and hunt for food.

Mipha noticed Link staring at her. She kept a strong face while blushing. The hunting techniques I learned from him came in handy.

The worker looked back and forth between the two. "Princess...forgive me for asking this, but is this the hero?"

Mipha turned back toward the worker. "I'm afraid that I cannot give you an answer."

The worker smiled. "Oh so it is then."

Mipha blushed again. "What?"

"Don't worry I'll keep it quiet," the worker stated. "I'm just glad that you are watching his back. Speaking of which, I need to get back to work. Have fun on your date."

Mipha's blush brightened as the worker left. Midna snickered.

Link tilted his head. "Date?"

Mipha faced away from Link. "I-I will tell you about it later." She took deep breaths to calm down. Her blush faded. "Come on Link. We'll follow this road north, north-east."

Link nodded. Midna, Mipha, and Link walked in a line with Midna in front and Mipha in back. The three walked past Crenel Peak first.

"What is that?" asked Link.

Mipha looked over. "Crenel Peak. Even though it looks more like a hill than anything. The name stuck though."

"Do you know why it was named that?" asked Link.

Mipha shook her head. "I'm afraid not."

Link wearily gazed to the west to see Hyrule Castle. The purple mist continued to swirl around it. For a few seconds, he could make out a glaring face in the mist yet it was gone as quickly as it formed.

Link trembled and quickly looked away. "We...aren't going there..are we?"

Mipha looked over at the castle. She gently held Link's hand. He stopped trembling. "No. We are not."

Link sighed in relief. Their trek continued onto the Trilby Plains, past a bridge, then changing to go north-west. Hours past until they arrived at the Woodland Stable. This one was just as bustling as the Wetland, but the guards here seemed on high alert.

As the three approached the stable, the guard on duty saluted. "Greetings Princess Mipha."

"Greetings to you as well," Mipha replied. "What is going on here?"

The guard lowered his hand. "We were attacked recently by monsters. It was a small group. We defended the stable. We are standing by in case more are coming."

Mipha nodded. "I understand. We wish to stop here and eat before moving further north."

The guard gasped. "North? Are you going to the forest?" Mipha nodded. "Princess, what has happened that you seek the council of the Great Deku Tree?"

"We aren't seeking council," Mipha replied. "Do not fret over it too much. Everything will be fine."

The guard seemed hesitant but nodded. "Understood."

Mipha walked past him with Link and Midna close behind. They enter the building. Mipha spoke with the person behind the counter and ordered food. She gave some rupees before joining Link and Midna at a table.

"They should be bringing food soon," Mipha spoke. "We will just have to wait." Midna whined. "Hehehe...don't worry. I made sure to order some for you too." Midna wagged her tail.

"...um...Mipha...are we going to the forest?" Link hesitantly asked.

Mipha looked at him. "Yes. There is a spot in there that should trigger a memory. I promise it is a good memory."

"...but...the guard seemed to think it was a bad idea," said Link.

"In order to get to the spot, we do have to go through the Lost Woods," Mipha replied.

Link trembled. "L-Lost Woods?"

Mipha gently placed her hand on top of Link's on the table. "Do not worry. I know how to get through there. It will be easy."

Link shaking lessened. A loud growl came from his stomach. He blushed. "Sorry."

Mipha smiled. "It's alright. I'm pretty hungry too."

A few minutes later, the food arrived. Midna immediately started tearing into the raw meat they brought for her while Link and Mipha enjoyed some grilled steak with various fruits. After some time, both finished their meals.

"Delicious," said Link.

Mipha nodded. "I agree." Midna was gnawing on the bone left from her meal. "I think Midna is in agreement too."

Link nodded. His looked outside and noticed how late it was. The orange sky marked the sun's position on the horizon.

"What is it?" asked Mipha.

Link shifted his gaze at Mipha. "...shouldn't we stay here for the night?"

Mipha shook her head. "I know you are concerned about going to the forest, but trust me it will be fine. Before you make any other attempts at arguing against it, it has to be at night."

"Why?" asked Link.

"Because it was night for the specific memory that I want you to remember," Mipha replied. "I know I've asked a lot of trust from you especially when you are lost and confused. I'm afraid that I am going to keep asking you to trust me."

Link thought back to the past couple of days, and how Mipha took care of him while he recovered. The warmth that he felt when he held her hand, or any time they touched, felt like the warmth he felt right before he woke up for the first time.

"...I do trust you," said Link. Mipha looked into his eyes. "While you do drag me to places, even when I don't want to go, you do it so...gently? I think that is the word. I don't fully know why you are so nice to me when this whole situation is my fault."

Mipha's expression saddened. "...do you not remember how close we were one hundred years ago?"

"Bits and pieces," Link replied. "While you took care of me, some memories came to me. You treated my injuries with some sort of healing power, we trained together, that memory at the temple, and...well...Purah said this was fake but the time the purple mist monster injured you."

Mipha blinked twice. He must be talking about the Calamity. "Yes that one is fake. I never fought a purple mist monster."

Link swallowed. "...then...how did you get those scars?"

Mipha looked down and touched a scar on her arm. "Many battles over this past century...none of them with that creature I assure you Link."

"But why didn't you heal yourself with your power?" asked Link.

"I will tell you that in time," Mipha replied. "But for now, let us be on our way."

Link sighed. "Alright."

They left their table, and the owner handed Mipha a torch. She thanked him. Midna followed close behind, and the three continued north. They walked through Minshi Woods and into the Lost Woods. The sun had set, and the only light came from the moon and Mipha's torch.

The trees had no leaves on them, all branches ended in a point, and the shadows themselves seemed alive.

Link trembled horribly. "...I can't..."

"Yes you can," said Mipha. "I am here with you."

She gently held his hand, yet he continued to shake. Midna waited.

Link shook his head. "I can't...too scary."

"I know," Mipha spoke gently. "We have to continue forward. Close your eyes, follow my lead, and listen to my voice."

"Not seeing where I'm going will be scarier," Link argued.

"Link, you trust me?" Mipha asked. Link nodded. "Close your eyes, follow my lead, and listen to my voice."

Link took a deep breath, and closed his eyes. Mipha began to hum a gentle tune as she slowly began to walk forward, guiding Link by the hand with Midna close behind. The song echoed throughout the forest as they entered, the sounds bounce off the trees and back at them. Link became lost in the music, yet held firmly onto Mipha's hand. For a moment, a vision came to him: small Zora's crying in front of him.

"We made it," said Mipha. "We are out of the lost woods."

Link opened his eyes and saw green. The trees in this sanctuary were lush and full of life, with a colossal tree that towered over all others in the center. The two walked down a path toward the giant tree...when Link froze in his tracks. Mipha knew why as she stared at the object in question. Near the base of the tree, surrounded by beautiful blue and white flowers, was none other than the Master Sword. Moon light shined through the leaves and made the sword glow.

Link trembled. "Are...we here...for that?"

Mipha's grip on Link's hand tightened. "No. Ignore it."

Mipha walked around the sword guiding Link around the tree with Midna next to them. Link seized his shaking with a sigh of relief. They quickly found a shrine.

"There is one here too?" asked Link.

Mipha nodded. "Yeah. You should activate it just in case we need to come back here."

"...alright," Link replied.

He placed the Slate on the pedestal. The shrine activated. Link stowed the Slate.

Mipha smiled. "Good job."

Link blushed. "I mean...it isn't that hard." Link looked at their hands, still locked together. "So...where to next?"

"Hold on," said Mipha. "Midna, could you please wait here?" Midna tilted her head. "We need to do this next part alone." Midna whined. "I know I know. We will be back soon I promise." Midna hesitated, but laid down next to the shrine. Mipha guided Link around the back of the main tree, away from the Master Sword. She took him down a path that lead to the west.

During the entire time, the Great Deku Tree watched them. I understand what you are trying to do child...yet treating him this way will not give us the results that not only you want, but what others want as well. I'm afraid I must take action. Mipha and Link disappeared into the forest.

The Great Deku Tree sighed. "Let phase one of the trial...commence."

With Mipha and Link, she guided him by the hand deeper into the forest. Fog seeped into view and surrounded them. Plant life still thrived, yet made the area eerie.

Link's whole body shook. "Are...you sure this is...the right way?"

"Yes," Mipha replied. "I know it's creepy but trust me. This is the way. I have come here several times during the past century."

"Really?" asked Link. "There must be something important here."

Mipha nodded. "Yes. But there usually isn't any fog here."

The fog thickened. Mipha stopped.

"What's wrong?" asked Link.

"This isn't right," Mipha replied. "This fog isn't natural."

The fog thickened again. Mipha and Link could barely see in front of them.

Link whole body shook. "I don't like this."

"That makes two of us," Mipha replied.

An unknown force rushed between them, forcing Link and Mipha to let go of each others hands.

"Mipha?!" shouted Link. His voice carried fear with it.

"Link," Mipha replied. "I'm alright. Stay calm. Follow my voice."

Link curled up on the ground. "I can't...I can't!"

"Yes you can!" Mipha shouted. "I know you can!"

A smack echoed in the area followed by a hollow silence.

"Mipha?!" Link called out. "Mipha?! Where are you?!" No response. The fog thinned out. He could see Mipha leaned up against a tree. He ran over to her as his panic continued to grow. "Mipha?! Mipha wake up!"

"Don't you know it's rude to wake someone when their sleeping," stated a unknown voice.

Link turned around...his pupils shrank, his mouth agape at the sight before him. There stood a shadow with his figure, clothes, even his pale white hair was the same style. Its eyes were solid red.

"W-What are you?" Link's voice shaken.

The shadow chuckled. "Come on...it should be obvious, or are you telling me that you never looked at your own reflection before?"

"D-Did you do this to her?" asked Link still clearly shaken.

The shadow grinned. "Yes I did. What are you going to do about it?"

Link took out a sword and shield from his Slate and drew them. Yet his knees shook horribly as were his arms.

The shadow laughed. "Really? You want to fight? Ha! That is rich. You really think that you can beat me?" Link stood his ground yet still trembled. "Wow...you really are something else. It's clear that you are very scared of me...and I don't blame you either. After all, I'm your biggest fear."

"W-What d-do you mean?" asked Link.

"You can't tell what I am? So far in denial that you can't accept the reality of how much of a failure that you are." The shadow disappeared. Link frantically spun around searching for it. "Surely even with your fragmented mind you know what I am. Besides me telling you just a few seconds ago."

"W-Why would you look like me?" Link asked as he continued his frantic search. "Why w-would I be sc-c-cared of myself?"

Link turned and there was the shadow right in his face. Link shrieked and dropped his weapons.

"Why indeed?" the shadow spoke. "Why would you be so afraid of yourself? Could it be that you are scared of your full power? Or is it because you are afraid of what will happen next and you don't know? Oh I know...you fear failure."

Link gasped. "W-What?"

The shadow laughed loudly. "That's it! Even you have to realize it now. You are afraid of failing. You fear that you will fail to save the princess trapped in the castle. You are scared of failing to stop the Calamity that defeated you one hundred years ago. You are afraid of looking around this world and seeing your failure first hand, and the thing that terrifies you the most is failing to live up to Mipha's standards that she has have you."

The fog thickened again. "You are a coward," the shadow spat. "You can even stand up on your own, you are unable to find your own way and had to be led here, and you couldn't accept the fact that you have failed." A shadow blade formed in its hand. "You hide and expect others to finish something that you took responsibility for and failed. You cannot accept the reality that is before you...this world will be better off without you."

All that Link remembered and experienced flashed before his eyes. His eyes dilated as he watched it all. Time slowed as the shadow blade fell toward him.

Link closed his eyes. "...you are right."

Right before the blade sliced into Link's head, it vanished into the mist.

The shadow glared. "What?"

"I am...scared...of all that," Link spoke softly. "Afraid of the responsibility that I agreed and the burden with it, fearful of disappointing Mipha who has helped me so much, scared of that monster that is in the castle and being unable to stop it, and terrified of what the world has become due to my failure. All of it...is true."

The fog lessened. The shadow chuckled. "So...what are you going to do about it?"

"I don't know," Link replied. "...but...I won't run...that's all I've been doing."

The fog cleared the area entirely. The shadow chuckled. "Well I guess you need to figure it out." It began to disappear. "You better figure it out or you will continue to be scared of your own shadow."

It was gone. Link sighed in relief. He stored his weapons and walked over toward Mipha. However, his eye caught something on the tree. He went closer and examined it: two letters carved into the tree. One was a L and the other was an M. A plus sign between them all encased by a heart. His eyes dilated as tears formed on the edges.

*Flashback*

Link held a wood carving knife as he scrapped wood off of the tree. Mipha watched with a faint blush.

"I can't believe you are doing this," Mipha spoke. "It's a bit cliché isn't it?"

"Yeah," Link replied. "But my parents did this too. They received permission from the Great Deku Tree to carve their initials into one of the trees. I have no idea where theirs is though. I always liked the idea...and its cliché because it works."

Mipha giggled. "I guess you are right."

Soon Link finished. He stepped back and looked at his work while safely putting the knife away. Mipha joined him.

"What do you think?" asked Link.

Mipha laughed. "It is as silly as I thought it would be."

Link pouted. "Hey now. I worked hard on that."

"I know," Mipha replied. She wrapped her arm around his. "And that is why I love it."

Link smiled. "I'm glad."

A comfortable silence filled the area.

"...Link...can we finish that conversation we had back at the temple?" asked Mipha.

"Oh that," said Link. "As I said, I was about to put it back, but I realized how much of a coward I would have been if I did that. I did accept the responsibility, and yes part of me does regret that, but I knew I would have regretted putting the sword back more."

"You already said that at the temple," Mipha stated.

"Well...I had an epiphany," Link replied. "I am scared...about failing. To be honest...I'm terrified of failing. All these questions of doubt enter my mind...and I felt overwhelmed. But I realized I had to keep moving forward or else I would lose everything that I care about...including you."

Mipha's blush brightened. "Link?"

Link looked into her eyes. "When I realized that I learned...moving forward with that fear still gripping you is true courage. I refuse to let that fear hold me down...but...it is quite a foe. I may stumble from time to time."

"Then I'll help you," said Mipha warmly. "I'll support you, give you the push that you will need in the future, and I will walk beside you."

Link smiled. "I was hoping you say that. Make sure that I never turn into a coward...please."

Mipha nodded. Both slowly leaned toward each other. Their lips locked into a gentle kiss.

*Present*

Tears fell from Link's eyes. She was keeping her promise...and I...I was too weak minded to see that...having no memory isn't an excuse...dammit...I'm such a failure.

Link gently took Mipha into his arms. He turned his gaze skyward. "...no more running...no more hiding..." Tears continue to fall. Some land on Mipha's face. She slowly stirred awake. "I don't want to fail...I will have true courage...I swear it."

Mipha smiled. She slowly reached up and touched his face.

Link looked down at her while crying. "Mipha...I'm so sorry...I'm so sorry that I'm such a failure. I promise...I will do better...I promise."

Mipha smiled. She leaned up and kissed him. Link's eyes widened but returned the kiss. Both oblivious to the world around them.