My Partner, The Hero

Chapter Eight- Revelations and Confessions

Faylana stirred in her place, eyes opening slightly. Within the haze of drowsiness, she saw a few wisps of black like the surrounding veil around Hyrule Castle. And then,

Young one...

A soft voice now rang from the shadows. Upon wiping the sleep from her eyes, Fay saw that this wasn't Zora's Domain, but a grand water pool surrounded by shimmering rocks.

You of great courage and kindness...

Fay stood up, slightly stumbling at the fact she was standing upon the water.
Was this a dream?

Fear not, for I am speaking through your slumber.
The voice reassured,
I am Mipha, the late princess of this Domain you now rest at.
I am speaking to you to ask a great feat from you.

Faylana slightly shifted.
She wasn't as skilled as Link, nor was she capable of anything greater than a Moblin, like the incident from earlier.

"Excuse me, but I am not sure I am strong enough yet."
Fay looked down at her hands, remembering the fight.

What I ask, is not of strength.
In a soft light of green and blue, a spirit appeared of a young Zora girl, similar to Sidon.
I only ask to help Him. While he is reckless and always hurt, he means well and only wishes to keep you out of harm's way.

Even without mention of a name, Fay knew it was Link and at that, she frowned slightly.

"I was very rude to him.... And he doesn't deserve that."

Mipha held a hand on her shoulder, the touch was cold but warming.

And because of your kindness shown, what I ask is something only you can do. With a small hand to Fay's chest, a small glow appeared, I myself offer you the reviving ability of Mipha's Grace.

Faylana, Mipha smiled, gaining a gasp from her, Link will have to be the one to appease Vah Ruta. In doing so, he will gain an ally to defeat Ganon, and the strength of Mipha's Grace.
If on your travels, he should fall, I trust when he falls and I cannot tend him quickly, You must help him get up again.

Faylana looked at Mipha with a soft smile, nodding.

You.... Mipha began again, You have feelings for him, don't you?

Fay slightly flinched. It wasn't genuine Love, but she cared deeply about his well being.

I understand. Mipha smiled, While it is Care you feel, it will grow into something much greater. And I will assure you, the closer to him you get, the stronger Mipha's Grace will be.

Faylana slightly blushed, trying not to think too much upon the subject. But if it meant helping Link, she had no choice but to help him.

I sense he is coming, I leave him in your hands Faylana.

Please... Take care of Link... I trust you...
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Fayalana woke with a start, slightly gasping.

"Miss, are you okay?" The Zora Prince asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." She said, slightly rubbing her head. "Where's Link?"

"Inside Vah Ruta, He had quite a fight going in but he made it. Amazing with a bow that one." He smiled, quickly coming back to Fay.

"He didn't get hurt, did he?"
The Prince shook his head, now crouching down to a lower stature with the Hylian.