Fractured Illusion

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There is nothing in this dark, cold, empty world. I am floating... in nothingness. It is a nice sensation, and I feel free, the burdens I once held gone from my shoulders. I feel confident too, like I can do anything. I close my eyes, wishing to feel this forever.

Suddenly I am plummeting into the abyss. Colours and fractured illusions flash past me as I fall, my head spins with panic. I brace myself for impact... but it never comes. Will I just fall forever? I close my eyes again, head spinning inwards...

When I open them again, I see blurs... unmistakeable blurs – the blurs of Divine Beast Vah Ruta... and a mysterious shape. I blink my eyes to see the beautiful face of Mipha staring at me. She looks concerned. "Revali, you're awake! That's brilliant. Now just let me..." Mipha trails off, and begins to heal my wounds.

Her skill is amazing. I might be the best archer of all the Rito, but Mipha's handiwork is... just amazing. There are no other words to describe it.

She works quickly, and Mipha is done very soon. "Can you sit up?" she asks. I slowly lift myself up into sitting position. I smile at her. "Thank you."

Confidence rushes through me... what if... maybe I could...

"Mipha..." I whisper, closing my eyes.

I blink them open. She is sitting in front of me, looking worried. I want to tell her that there is nothing to fear... I am simply going to say a few words...

"I love you..."

Mipha sits up rigid and straight, and looks away uncomfortably. "O-oh Revali..."

She stands up, and begins to walk out of Vah Ruta. Just before she leaves, Mipha says something that breaks my heart so much more than Lasli did. I didn't even know it was possible until I felt it.

"Revali... I'm sorry, but I don't love you the same way... Could we-"

I don't even wait for her to finish her sentence.

I am gone.

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