The Legend of Zelda: The Silent Princess

Awaken

I stood in the dimly lit carven of the Shrine of Resurrection. At first, I was confused about where exactly I was. The confusion was mostly because of how strange I felt inside. As I looked down at myself, I wasn't in my body.

My eyes drifted over to the center of the room. I was almost afraid to look over the edge of the table-like device. A part of me didn't want to know if he was still there or not. Slowly, I stepped closer. I sucked in a breath as I saw him laying in the water.

Instinctively, I sat down on the edge. When he awoke, he wouldn't see me. He wouldn't know me, but he could hear me. I knew I had enough power to call out to him.

Putting my hand to my heart, I focused, "Link, it's time. Please . . . open your eyes . . ."

The quiet room suddenly hummed with noise. I watched as the water drained around him. His eyes were still closed. So I repeated myself.

"Open your eyes."

I paused for a moment, as I felt his presence. He was alive. I hadn't lost him after all. Hesitantly, I placed my hand down in the water and rested it on his cheek.

"Open your eyes," I said one last time as his blue eyes gradually drifted open. The water slowly continued to drain as I whispered, "Wake up, Link."

I pulled my hand away as his eyes looked above him. Though he glanced to the side, I knew he did not see me there. Carefully, he sat up once the water was all gone. I backed away as he crawled out of the ancient machine.

He looked around a bit more before he walked to the terminal as it was the only other thing in the room. As planned one hundred years ago, his mere presence made the terminal glow. The slate was then brought forth.

"That is a Sheikah Slate. Take it. It will help guide you after your long slumber."

Gingerly, he picked the slate up. I noticed he studied it the same way he once did when he first saw it. I smiled as the slate glowed in his hands. It wasn't long after that when the sealed door opened, the slate's removal having been the key.

He journeyed into the next room where Purah had left him some clothes. I was just as surprised as Link to find out both were worn out and a bit small. I supposed that she was in a rush. We never thought we would need to use the shrine.

After dressing himself in tight-fitting clothes, he went down the stairs to the large door. His eyes scanned the terminal next to the door as if wondering what needed to be done. Though I knew his silent nature, I still found it curious how he seemed to be questioning absolutely nothing. Not asking where I was or who I was. It gave me hope that there was a way to regain his memories.

"Hold the Sheikah Slate up to the pedestal. That will show you the way."

He listened to my words and pressed the slate against the terminal. The door rattled open as sunlight streamed into the room. His hand went above his forehead while he squinted, eyes adjusting from the darkness.

I walked up the stairs that were before him. Facing him again, I said, "Link . . . You are the light--our light--that must shine upon Hyrule once again. Now, go . . ."

He ran forward, probably desperate to know where he was. I watched as he climbed his way out of the carven and into the light. He continued to bound forward through the untrimmed grass until he reached the edge of the cliff.

I followed behind him. It truly was a beautiful view of Hyrule. It was almost hard to believe that time had really passed at all as everything looked intact . . . from a distance. I could hear Link taking in deep breaths as he soaked in the sight. Something off to the side then caught his eye. He walked past me as he went down the hill.