(DISCONTINUED) Shark Bites - //Sidlink//

Chapter 17: Better With Me

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"He's okay, just a little scratched, that is all" Mipha said as Link stepped into the room. He flinched when he saw her. "Why... Why are you here? Are you here to take him to the other side?" Link gulped awkwardly. He didn't feel scared on the outside, but inside he was dreading this moment. Mipha only laughed in response. "No no, of course not. I'm only looking after him" Mipha smiled sadly and looked at Sidon. "It doesn't feel so weird anymore.." Link scratched the back of his neck and continued. "You being a ghost and still here and all... Even though I thought you went to rest.." He looked away awkwardly. "Our duties are not over. We wanted to watch our loved ones grow and live a great life. We want to hold you during the bad and good times. Daruk wished to see Yunobo become stronger. Urbosa wanted to see Riju succeed, and I wanted to keep you two safe... Revali however, he just wanted to tease you by moving your stuff" She laughed after the last sentence. "Of course, typical Revali." He said in a sarcastic tone. There was a knock at the door, a soft voice coming from the other side. "Mister Link... Can I come in?" The familiar voice said. "Of course, Lorin" Link replied softly. The tiny Zora child opened the door slowly and smiled at the knight. "I heard from the adults that something bad happened to mister Sidon" Lorin was hugging a small fish plushie close to his body. Link picked him up and both sat on the edge of the bed. "Is he going to be okay?" The kid asked. Link only nodded while looking at Sidon. "He'll be okay. I just wish I could just... Just apologize" He held his head in his hands and sighed.

"I caused this. It's all my fault" He whispered. Lorin hugged him tightly. "It's not your fault, Link, it never was..." Mipha said. "T-Thanks Mipha but.." He didn't continue on that sentence. "Who are you talking to, mister Link?" The tiny one asked. He only shook his head and grunted. Sidon coughed and bolted up, looking around and gritting his teeth together. "S-Sidon!" Link cried out in happiness. He swung his arms around the large Zora's neck and snuggled against his chest. "I'm so happy to see you" Streams of tears flowed down his cheeks. Lorin jumped in and joined in on the hug. "Why? Did something happen?" Sidon asked as if nothing happened. "I wasn't told everything, but you were attacked. And I think I know by who" His voice trailed off as he felt Sidon's hugging him tighter. "I don't remember anything but... This all hurts... Can we go back to my room?" The Prince asked. "Of course. I have a surprise waiting for you there. Lorin, do you want to come along?" He asked. Lorin shook his head and held onto his plush. "I gotta go back to my auntie's house. I'll see you later, mister Link and Mister Sidon" He hopped off the bed, waved, and walked out the door. "I'll have Bazz take you back to your room while I go check out where you were presumably attacked." Link ungracefully dropped to his feet and called over Bazz, who had been outside, listening to them the whole time. "Thank you, Bazz" Sidon smiled as he gently got up and put his arm around the guard for support.

Prince Sidon and Bazz made it to his room, but the Prince's eyes were closed on behalf of Link's wish. "When can I open them?" He asked. "Not yet" The guard replied. Once he closed the door, he admired the Prince's room. The walls were painted beautifully, blue, gold, and white designs on the ceiling. He was amazed at how fast that knight could work. Sidon opened them without warning and looked around. "D-Did... Did Link do all this?" Prince Sidon asked. Bazz nodded in response. The wall that the bed was against was a pastel pink that went into a navy blue and purple, all covered in small white stars. He started to cry silently to himself. "Are you crying, sir?" Bazz asked. Sidon nodded and only sat on his bed. His friend left the room and stood outside the door to stay on guard. He didn't understand why he felt this way. He felt sick to his stomach. Where was Link when he needed him? Oh who was he kidding, Link was by his side the whole entire time... but... It would feel much better to have someone to hold. That same cold whisper out at the Bank of Wishes could still be heard. It's words are soothing yet dark.

Before Sidon had gotten to the room, Link had taken mostly all of his stuff. His paints and empty sheets of paper were there if Sidon ever felt bored and wanted to remember him. It seemed like he was going away forever. He was packed and ready to go. "Are you sure you want to go alone?" King Dorephan asked. "It might look like I'm alone, but I have a whole team backing me up." Link gave a thumbs up. "Alright, make it back safely, my boy" The Zora king replied and smiled. "Make sure Sidon knows that I'll be back. And also... Make sure he spends time with Lorin" The knight said, which the king only nodded in response. He walked away quickly and teleported to a shrine close to the bridge heading out of Zora's Domain. He pulled out his Master Sword and looked at it. "It looks like I'll need them one more time" He chuckled. Was he really doing the right thing? Was this really for Sidon's safety, or was this just revenge? No one could really tell after all, nobody except him knew what attacked... And it wasn't an ordinary Yiga. He started to recite the same words he did days ago. Was it really days ago? It feels like forever. He jammed the glowing sword into the dirt and disappeared.
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Hey guys, Sage here but now you can call me Panic! I've been busy working on some other stuff, but I really wanted to keep all of you entertained. This story has reached over 10K Reads and I would like to thank all of you for that. I feel like I don't deserve it, but you guys do deserve good stuff, and I'm here to serve.
- Author Panic/Sage

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