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Piece of a puzzle (Four Swords)

⚠️ NOT A SHIP ⚠️

Vio's pov:

Shadow and I were in an awkward silence. I felt so bad that I never noticed. I rubbed the back of my neck upset. "You realize that it's not your fault. I didn't tell you on purpose." I was a little surprised. Shadow read me easily, the others never could. "I know.... But how did you?" I trailed off unsure how to explain. "You tend to rub your neck a lot when upset, and your ears dropped slightly. They only do that whenever you're disappointed or something." I just stared at him, I never knew I did that. But he noticed, I knew he payed attention to me. But to catch such a small detail?

I nodded, unsure how to verbally respond. 'It's funny actually. I always have something to say with the others, but with Shadow I can be easily stunned into silence.' I smiled slightly at the memories. I notice that Shadow leaned back into the pillow. His eyes were dropping slightly. He caught himself though and shook his head slightly. 'He's tired...' I knew why, healing and actually maintaining a form in the light world was probably tiring for him. Zelda and I have already discussed how we could help Shadow with sunlight. At least to the point where it won't kill him.

Shadow was half asleep but half awake. He wasn't letting himself rest, or as he probably saw it becoming vulnerable. At least more than he already is. I gently moved him so he was leaning against me instead. I felt Shadow move to look up at me. My arms wrapped around his form. He felt so tiny, and fragile, my arms easily wrapped around it. "You don't hate me right?" I asked glancing to the side scared of his response. I felt Shadow shrug. I looked at him so he could explain. "I don't hate you. At least I don't think I do. But I'm not entirely sure yet." I nodded, content with the fact he didn't hate me.

I felt Shadow rest his head on my shoulder. He slowly relaxed, and I knew he was falling asleep. His breathing was slow and steady when I finally leaned him off of me. I made sure he'd be comfortable before slipping out of the room. I found the others and Father in the court yard. Green noticed me first. "That was awhile to just change bandages. Did he fight you?" I shook my head, letting a small smile form. "No he didn't fight me. We just ended up talking." Red looked at me, the secret I now knew in his eyes. I nodded slightly while looking at him, telling him I also knew. "So he finally said something?" Father asked. "In a way." I said. Shadow would have to reveal it eventually but he would do it. Neither I or Red would rat him out.

Link's dad's pov:

I couldn't help but notice how Red and Vio exchanged glances. A secret twinkling in their eyes. I couldn't shake the feeling it was about Shadow Link. I stayed around the others for awhile not to appear suspicious before excusing myself. I walked down the hall. 'Remember you're just checking on him. For the safety of Hyrule. He isn't your son.' I reminded myself. But I couldn't help but go back to the protective urge I felt when the maid bad-mouthed him. How he comforted Red, even if in a werid way. The curiosity and need to know him. Stopping at the door, I rubbed my temples. 'I need to figure out what this kid means to me. I hate to say it but I care more than I would if it was for Hyrule.'

This kid meant something different to me, and I didn't really know him. Sighing I quietly opened the door. His form was laying down, back towards me. Once again trying to take up as little space as possible. Walking closer I notice a plate of food on the beside table. Completely and totally untouched. 'Vio probably left it for him.' I sat down by his hip, like I did while he was unconscious. It was hard to notice much with how dark the room is. 'It seems everytime I see this kid, it's always in a dark place I can never really see any distinctive features.'

Sighing frustrated, I tucked a loose strand of hair behind his ear. "You always seem to be different. Vio seems to read you like his favorite book. But you're as expressive as a brick wall. But something inside me feels the need to protect you, to know you. What secrets are you hiding... What's your story?"  It may just be because his similar appearance to the others. It could just be because he looks so fragile and vulnerable in this injured state. 'But everytime it feels like there's more to the picture. It's like a puzzle where you're missing more pieces than you have. Yet you're so determined and curious to continue anyways.'

My sons have always been vague about him. Especially Vio, he knew the most about him but he talked the least. Even now it feels like he knows so much, but is trying to get me to interact. To look and listen. To figure things out. He'll probably offer some help, so I wouldn't ruin a bond before it formed. 'He isn't who you think he is.' That's what Vio has always told me. This I know is true, his interaction with Red is proof. That and he always seems to make Vio act in ways he never has.

The way my purple son's eyes gloss over when he remembers something. The small smile he uses whenever talking about him. The way he was absolutely devastated when they came down from the Tower of Winds. When the others told me that Shadow Link sacrificed himself. The same look haunted his face when he saw the damage that action caused him. Shadow Link seems to make Vio feel more things than the others ever could. Green always told me they seemed close, very close.

I looked that the kid laying beside me. I feel like I'm seeing too little of the picture, but I have no clue how to build that necessary trust. 'Maybe Vio can give me some advice.' With that in mind, I spared the sleeping child one last glance. Before tucking the blanket more firmly around his sleeping form and making my leave. 'I have to at least try, try making a bond with him.'