Part of Your Realm: A Twilight Princess Fanfic

Revealed in the Moonlight

*Ordon Village*

It felt good to be your true self. You and the moon lay your secrets bare to one another. This was a no-judgment zone. You stepped out of the itchy garments that protected your Twili markings. You tiptoed into the spring, dipping your big toe in to check the temperature. The water was soothing against your tired limbs. You decided that despite how pretty the Hylian body was, it didn't feel limitless like your Twili body. You took the time alone to actually admire what your new form looked like. 

You hadn't returned to your previous pallor. The tranquil surface of the spring acted as the perfect mirror to admire your markings. They seemed dull in your reflection. No doubt this was part of Midna's spell. It wasn't quite midnight yet, so you hadn't reverted back to your Twili form. You eyed the flat color of the turquoise design that began at your shoulder blade. It twisted down your spine, sprawling over your back. In your realm, your markings were quite rare. They had transformed you into quite a unique beauty. While Twili didn't obsess over the physical, they did obsess over their markings. They were idiosyncratic to our tribes. To our identities. You were also grateful, for your markings were easy to hide beneath clothing. 

Castle Town had been a bust. The palace was equipped with the finest soldiers of Hyrule. You expected nothing less. You thought you could bluff the guards and gain admittance into the castle. You claimed to be a messenger of the Hero of Twilight. They would have nothing of it. Apparently, he was a regular figure at the castle. You thought his relationship with Midna made you special in their hierarchy. You realized you came off a tad entitled. You were merely Midna's disciple after all. But she had made it sound like she and Zelda were so close. You couldn't help but be taken aback by the lack of acknowledgment of Midna in this realm. The guards didn't bat an eyelash at the mention of her name. You asked if you returned with the hero, if you could be granted access to an assembly with the princess. Their response? As long as official intel allowed you in, you would be granted the access you sought. 

The next step was simple. You would have to find the Hero of Twilight.

You did manage to buy some clothing that would help keep your identity inconspicuous. You also tried something known as "ice cream." The vendor had called it bee larvae ice cream. It had honeycomb crisps combined with swirls of honey. You had never tasted something so delicious. The richness of the honey made the ice cream that much smoother. It was most odd to think something frozen could be so enjoyable. You were only allotted a specific allowance from Midna. The currency in this realm were known as "rupees." Like the limits of the Hylian body, it seemed even their currency was also finite.

 You knew you had to be more responsible and stave off the debauchery. You wanted to escape the rowdiness of Castle Town. You decided to ask the vendor if he had any recommendations for a more serene place you could visit. When the vendor mentioned the Ordon Spring, you became intrigued. The vendor mentioned the spring and its rumored healing prowess. He also said it was one of the most tranquil locales in Hyrule, besides Lake Hylia. You had just left Ordon. You were certain that, thanks to Link, you could find your way back. 

You departed the ice cream shop, leaving the dismayed vendor shouting a series of numbers at you. You realized it was his address, and he was asking you on something known as a date. The thought made you chuckle to yourself. What was a date like? Maybe you should have gone?

Once you made your way back to Hyrule Field, you felt instant relief wash over you. The energy of Castle Town made you slightly jittery. You weren't used to so much rambunctious energy. Perhaps with more visits, the jitters would disappear. I hope all of Hyrule isn't so boisterous. You just needed to escape to a place of peace. As you made your trek across the field, you couldn't help but think about Link. You decided you would banish all thoughts of him once the blue sky vanished behind dusk. You didn't like that he was occupying your thoughts so much.