Before Twilight

Chapter 2: My Name is Sheik

Zelda's P.O.V

"I hope these fit you. I used to be the tinniest, little thing, but a child will do that to you." Uli laughed as she handed me some clothes. 

"Thank you so much Uli. This is so very kind of you." I stated.

"Don't worry about it sweetie. Here let me show you your room." Uli offered as she then took my hand and led me through the house. 

She led me to a door and the directed me inside. 

"Sleep well Milday. I will see you in the morning." Uli stated with a slight bow.

I closed the door behind her and looked over the clothes in my hands. They appeared to be traditional Ordonian garb. They smelled fresh and were warm in my pale hands. I silently stripped down. My clothing stuck to my wet skin as I attempted to peel it off. I then scooped up the pile of wet clothes and strewn them over a wooden chair in the corner of the room. Then I put the clothes Uli had given me on my cold body. Soon I was enveloped in its warmth. There was a faded mirror leaning against the wall in the room. I approached it and used the palm of my hand to wipe the dust off of it. This room was clearly not being used by the family who lived here. It served more as a storage room. I was far too wired from riding here throughout the night, it would be impossible to sleep now, so I took the liberty to tidy the place up. I cleared most of the clutter and dusted what I could until it appeared a little more homey. Once I had finished it appeared the rain had stopped and the sun had already risen. It was already morning. Silently I opened my door and walked back in the main room of the house. Once I had entered I was greeted by Uli and her son.

"Good morning." Uli stated.

"Good morning." I responded. 

"Mama is this you cousin?" The little child beside her asked. 

Uli looked between me and her son for a moment as she figured out what to say.

"Yes my dear, Colin. She arrived last night while you were asleep. She came all the way from Termina." Uli explained.

"From Termina?!" Colin exclaimed. 

I couldn't help but smile at the boy's excitement. 

"What's Termina like? Is it like Hyrule? Or is it different?" Colin bombarded. 

"Whoa son let the girl breathe one question at a time." Rusl laughed as he entered the room from the front door. 

"Papa!" Colin exclaimed as he ran to his father. 

He ran at him and then jumped into his arms. HIs father caught him and then spun him around as he laughed. 

"Did you sleep well?" Uli asked me.

"Yes." I lied. 

"You must be hungry?" Rusl inquired as he set Colin back down. 

"Breakfast is almost ready. Please take a seat." Uli stated as she approached the cauldron boiling over the fire. 

"Sit next to me!" Colin demanded as he grabbed my hand and pulled me to the table. 

He jumped up into his seat and then pointed to the chair beside him. 

"Sit!" He exclaimed. 

I did as I was told and sat beside him.

"How was Link?" Uli asked her husband. 

"Oh you know restless as usual." Rusl scoffed. 

"You met with Link this morning, Papa?" Colin asked. 

"Yes son, and he told me to tell you not to be late for your lesson with him today." Rusl scorned.

Colin then silently slumped into his chair. 

"I'm sorry I got distracted yesterday and forgot to come." Colin explained. 

"That is not an excuse son. If you make a commitment you must always keep it." His father explained. 

"Your father is right Colin, its important that we keep the promises we make." Uli reiterated. 

"Here you are dear." Uli added as she set a bowl of food in from of me.

"Thank you." I stated as I reached for a spoon. 

We then silently ate for the rest of time together. 

"Perhaps Colin should show your cousin around the village?" Rusl inquired to his wife. 

Uli then glanced at me for my permission.

"That would be wonderful, that is if Colin doesn't mind showing me around?" I stated.

"Yes! I can show you around! There's so much to see!" Colin exclaimed as he jumped  from his chair. 

I laughed at his excitement as I followed him out the door and thanked Uli for breakfast.

"C'mon....Wait....What's your name again?" Colin asked.

I paused for a moment. I couldn't tell him my real name. My presence here must be kept a secret.

"Call me Sheik." I answered.

"Okay! C'mon Sheik we haven't a moment to loose!" He exclaimed.