Royal Rebel 5 ~ Worlds Apart

Chapter 20: Happy Birthday, Zelda

"Rhoam!" You waved to your brother-in-law as you ran across the Castle Grounds towards him and your aunt, and they both smiled and ran towards you once they saw you. Janelle opened her arms, and you ran into her and hugged her. "We did it!"

"We're so proud of you, Zelda." Janelle smiled as she looked to Zelda, and the princess laughed softly as she was pulled into a hug. Rhoam placed his hand on your shoulder, and he reached his other hand out to shake Link's. Amirah joined your hug with Janelle, and she looked up to Rhoam as she wiped a tear from her eye. "Thank the goddess this is finally over."

"I suppose things do always turn out alright." Amirah smiled as she wrapped her arm around you, and you rested your head on her shoulder. "Even if we have to go through some things to get there."

Terrako whistled as he ran up to the two of you, and you laughed as you kneeled down to pat his head. He made some beeping noises before he looked to Amirah, and she softly smiled and held her hand out to him. He jumped up and let his eye touch the tip of her finger, which caused it to start to glow blue.

She gasped quietly as she looked at her hand, watched the glow spread across her hand and down her arm. Everyone else looked at her as well, and she looked to you first.

"It's time for me to head back," She breathed, and you released a deep breath and nodded. "Thank you. For everything."

"I'm going to miss you." You sighed as you looked down, but she placed her fingertips under your chin and tilted your head back up to face her. "I'm happy we got to see you again. Even if it is for the last time."

"Hey." She said, pulling her hand away from you so she could pull a bracelet off of her other hand. It had a golden triangle dangling off of it, one that was cracked in half. She took one half off of the chain and set it into your palms, and she gently closed your hand around it. "Perhaps we'll see each other again. Who knows when, and who knows why. But I think fate seems to like our little friend."

You both looked down at Terrako, and he whistled. The glowing spread faster on Amirah, and blue sparks floated from her and towards the sky.

"I just want you to know I love you all." She smiled, and you, Zelda and Janelle all hugged her tight. "Rhoam, take it easy a little. And be proud of your daughter." She told him, and he gave her a firm nod as he held his fist to his chest. "And Link," She paused for a moment. "Take care of her."

"Yes ma'am." Link bowed his head, and Amirah sighed before she gave you one more hug.

"Farewell." She began to fade away, the blue sparks floating into the sky and back to her world. Terrako whistled, and you reached down to pat him as he watched her leave. You hugged Zelda and Janelle again, and this time, Rhoam and Link joined your hug as well.

You'd stand out in the grounds all day if you didn't have a party to plan.

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It was midday, and everyone in Hyrule was gathered in Hyrule Field to celebrate the Princess's seventeenth birthday and the defeat of Calamity Ganon. Everyone from every region, every race, every place.

Normally, you'd have celebrated at the castle. But, that would have to be saved for next year. Once it was rebuilt and returned to it's glory. Even without the comfort of the castle, the celebration was still held and enjoyed.

The champions showed up early, and you reunited with your husband and children, relieved they were alright. Revali told you what had happened in his Divine Beast, that an older version of himself came to his aid when he nearly fell to the power of Windblight. And the others had similar stories. Your children asked about the battle, and you told them about it while they sat in awe on Revali's lap.