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Chapter 12

What Can I Say?

Kate looked around the room groaning, sitting up she held her head "what happened? last thing I remember is sing about Ace" "your awake Kate" she looked up and saw a face. She knew that face but from where? then it hit her "Ace!" she cried jumping up ignoring the pain her body was giving off. She pulled him into a tight hug and she felt tears threaten to fall once more. Ace hugged then pulled her away "what?" Kate asked looking into his eyes, Ace saw this making a quick notion forcing his eyes downward. "Kate," he began, "remember when we were younger and I had told you about my Aunt and Uncle dying?" Kate nodded her not understanding what this had to do with anything. "Well Kate, I remember you telling me that I can always remember them but I have to move on and stop living in the past." Kate nodded again still silent "well Kate now I'm telling you to move on, remember me but move on." Ace smiled and hugged her again and Kate felt tears fall down her cheek, one by one by one before she felt a finger swipe away them "I'll always be with you girl" Ace said before taking his hand away and bringing it back quickly to his side.

Kate watched with anticipation, maybe Ace was going to call upon the gods and ask them to let him live again! maybe they would grant his wish if that was going to happen! Ace looked at Kate and seemed to know what she was thinking "this is my destiny Kate and I won't refuse it" "but Ace" "no Kate," Ace stopped her, "my path has been chosen, I don't know what happened that day I fell in the pond but this is the way it was meant to be." Kate felt the anger rise in her and her hands formed fists so tight that her knuckles turned white, "I don't care about this path Ace, you and I both know that you're not ready to die! you and I both know that this is the path heading into eternal darkness! we all know that Ace!" Kate began to cry as she felt herself shake "Kate please understand" "no!" Kate yelled, "no Ace I won't listen to your pathetic excuse, we all know this isn't right! there has to be a way to get you alive again!" Kate fell in Ace's arms tears falling down her cheeks. "Please tell me Ace that I'm right," Kate begged, "please tell me that there's another way" but Ace only looked at her with sadness in his eyes and he slowly shook his head. Kate once more felt her anger rise once more and hot tears fell down her cheeks dropping onto the floor.

Ace smiled at the small girl, his best friend, slowly he hummed "The Song of the Bluebird" to Kate. Her sobs ceased a little but she continued to cry none-the-less. She loosened up as Ace came to the part of being with you forever. Even though he had been humming it Kate could hear the gentle words in her mind.

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Malon and Link walked along the path of Hisong field heading towards the ranch where Kate had supposedly left some kind of healing herb or so in the house. They had left Zelda and Mr. Sunflower to watch over Kate in case something happened "Link do you really think we will be able to get back to Hyrule?" Link looked at Malon surprised at the sudden question. They stopped and looked at each other and when Link remained silent Malon took that as a no, but then Link smiled softly and said "of course we will Malon we just need time." Malon sighed as she and Link went back to walking towards Sunflower Ranch, the whole way Malon wondering if they really would get out of here or not.

They reached the ranch and walked inside the Sunflower's home where they began to search for some kind of herb that looked like it would help. "I'm gonna look up-stairs Malon" Link called as he began walking up the steps "alright" was the only reply he got from Malon. As he stepped on the landing he decided to look through the bathroom first...nothing. So he went into different rooms until he finally reached Kate's room, opening the door he heard a crash from downstairs "Malon?" Link called "it's okay, I just knocked some stuff over" she yelled back at him. Link shrugged then turned back and pushed open the wooden door to Kate Sunflower's room.

He looked around the room a white fan was flowing gently and some windows over looked the ranch. The walls were a lavender color and she had a bed that had been like like's old one in his tree house back in the Kokori Forest in Hyrule. A bookcase stood against a wall next to a desk, which had papers of information and pictures of other lands. A small closet had two doors hanging open to reveal different clothes. However what mainly sparked his interest was her nightstand. It had a lamp on it along with an alarm clock, a drawer that was meant to keep stuff in and a book titled 'Waiting For You.' She had a bookmark on top of the book-making Link guess that she hadn't started reading it yet. He slowly walked over to the stand and picked up the book. He turned it around, that way he was able to read what it was about.

'Waiting For You' a book about a young girl named Rain who had met a young boy named Katus, having fallen in love with Katus Rain is heart- broken when she learns that he must go join the war against Sabotuji for Kama's freedom. Waiting every day for a letter from him or more hopefully a motion of his return Rain learns that every world has it's own path and can only do one thing which is hope for the safety of the many soldiers of Kama to return. This book is filled with romance, humor, suspense, mystery, and drama. It is sure to make your eyes fill with tears and show you the beauty of life and how we must always live each day up to it's own potential.

Link smiled before placing the book back down, he began to turn around to leave but something caught his eye. Link walked over to it face filled with wonder, there on Kate's bed pillow lay a book with a drawing of the Triforce Circle on it. But there was also an instrument there in was an Ocarina much like the one Link had himself, only this one was made of crystal (yes I know that's not possible but come on people work with me here.) Link felt something lure him towards the book that had the Triforce Circle placed on it, he picked it up and flipped open to the first page.

April 23, 1994

Hi! Guess what guess what guess what Diary! in 6 days it'll be my birthday, I bet mama and daddy are getting my presents now yay! I can't wait until we all get to sit together and laugh and talk and best of all eat cake and open presents ^_^. My day as usual was the best best best but you won't believe what happened diary, Mama said that on my birthday she has more then one present to give me! I wonder so much how she got the money? Daddy of course is sleeping and mama's downstairs making hot cocoa. I can't wait until the 29th diary I can't wait I can't wait I just can't wait. Huh?... of Mama is calling to tell me to do to sleep, I'll tell you more tomorrow diary I just can't wait!

Link laughed and turned the pages until he reached April 29th flipping it open he sat down on the bed and began to read.

April 29th, 1994

Diary! I'm SIX I'm Six! Can you believe it I'm actually 6 and you won't believe the stuff I got for my birthday! And what's even cooler Daddy stayed awake all day and even got up before me! Okay I'll tell you from the beginning alright let's see. Daddy came in while I was sleeping and did his old cucco imperrison (impression) then we went downstairs where Mama had baked us breakfast! can you believe it she did my job! ^_^ I was giggleing (giggling) like no tomorrow! I grabbed Daddy's hand and pulled him down the stairs sitting right next to my mom and dad sat next to me! I love it when we all sit together it's a rare oaccsion (occasion) ya no (know). We ate the speciality (specialty) that she always makes on speacial (special) oacacions (occasions) like cucco, bacon, pancake, and my favorite Mama's brush tag! yay! Then I opened my presents...I got a new doll who I named Maria then I got a new dress and boots. Daddy even gave me his whistle! ya know the one that calls horses and stuff, then Mama covered my eyes with her hands and pulled me outside Daddy opened the other door our stable door and Mama lead (led) me in. I heard a whine and Mama uncovered my eyes and there she was a beautiful brownish-red horse white a white mane that went perfectly with her calm loving green eyes! I giggled and hugged Mama and Daddy before Mama asked "so Kate what are you gonna name her?" "what do ya mean?" "well she is your horse" Daddy chuckled as my face blew into a wide grin.

I hugged him and thought hard "her name's gonna be Runer (Runner) Daddy" "that's a fine name angel a fine fine name." Then Mama told me to go get dressed for she had another surprise for me. Never had I ever had such a wonderful birthday never never never! So I threw on my usual tan dress and boots and put my hair up in my usual ponytail I ran downstairs and jumped into the cart Mama set up. I sat in the back while Mama drove Seta-chan our donkey and Daddy sat up front next to her both smiling widly (widely) making me even more desperate to find out what was my surprise. Well we finally reached town and we all hoped out. Daddy picked me up and told me to close my eyes and I quickly and hapilly (happily) obeyed. I felt him walking and through my closed eyes I could see the blue light appear. I heard the guard say hello to us and we continued on our way. My excitement was growing by the second diary I couldn't wait to see what my surprise was. We turned down an ally-way and I was told to open my eyes but my excitement quickly faulterd (faltered) when I saw where we were diary. "Why are we here?" I asked Mama "open your eyes Kate" "but they are" "that's not what I mean" "close your eyes and imagine where you are" daddy said for her. So I closed my eyes once more and imagined myself riding Runner along Hisong field, then I imagined myself standing on a mountain made of ice- cream diary can you believe it a mountain made of ice cream!

I was told to open my eyes once more when Daddy put me down and I gasped, I rubbed my eyes was this a dream? No it wasn't! I smiled widely when Mama took my little hand and led me through the open gates. And there they were diary none other then the royal family themselves! I smiled and giggled how had Mama done it? How had she gotten me to meet them? Then Mama ran over and hugged the queen almost as if they'd nown (known) each other all their lives. I looked at the King and Queen in wonder, I walked over and stared at the King before he bent down and hugged me "Happy Birthday Kate" he said "yes Happy Birthday" the Queen said. I smiled this was the best birthday ever not only did I get a horse but I got to meet the King and Queen! Then a young boy appeared he announced himself by the name of Ace...I had no clue who he was before Daddy told me he was the son of the family after I had asked who he was. I blushed so much I looked like a cherry, diary can you believe it a cherry. I smiled at him though and said I was sorry but he only laughed...was he laughing at me? I hate it when people do that and he smiled as he stopped laughing, "that's okay," he said, "so you're the daughter of the Sunflowers huh?" I had nodded and her grabbed my hand and pulled he away from our parents "where are we going?" I asked "I wanna show you my secret spot." I wondered why he was going to show it to me, after all we had just met but I shrugged it off, I had a strong feeling that we were going to become friends diary and we did diary I became friends with the Prince!"

Mama called after us hours later and we left a smile printed on my face. I had become friends with the prince of Hisong! And who'd have ever thought that Mama was best friends with the queen! Huh? oh Mama just called and yelled at me to turn off the light and go to sleep so goodnight diary and Happy Birthday to ME!

Link smiled and closed the book placing it back to it's original spot before Malon walked in "what's with the happy face?" she asked "it's nothing" Link said "well did you find anything up here?" Malon asked. "Nope, you find anything downstairs" Malon shook her head. "Maybe there's something outside?" she suggested "I doubt it," Link said, "maybe it's not here on the ranch." Malon agreed and walked out yelling behind her "let's head back to the castle Link maybe Kate's dad's got an idea" Link smiled and walked towards the door, grabbing the handle to close it as he was leaving he froze and turned to look back at the bed where the diary lay. "Or maybe Malon," he whispered, "maybe it is here" he said running over and grabbing the diary and ran out closing the door as he left.

Halfway across the field Link was fiddling with the diary when Zelda came into view, she was waving and had a small placed across he face. Link and Malon looked at each other before running over to the Hylian princess "did you find anything?" she asked. "No" Malon sighed but Link ran right past Zelda and continued towards the castle where Kate lay maybe just maybe waiting to hear one of her entries.

Zelda and Malon watched him run and looked at each other before running after him, they caught up to him when he was waiting for the castle gates to open so he could pass through. "Link what are you doing?" Zelda asked as Link ran through the now open gates "I have an idea" he cried running up the tower steps to the guest room where Kate lay. Link looked at the worried faces around the room and smiled "did you find anything?" Mr. Sunflower asked him, every one looked over at Link who began to pull out the diary but something dropped to the floor. He realized he had accidentally also picked up the crystal ocarina. Link looked at them before bending down and picking it up "I guess I picked this up by accident."

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Kate felt a strange feeling and broke free of Ace's hug "is something wrong Kate?" he asked "I don't know Ace," Kate said, "I have this strange feeling that some things happening back at Hisong but I don't..." Kate froze "Kate?" Ace asked "..." Ace looked at her "Kate you there?" he asked again "they found it" she said "who found what?" Ace asked worriedly. Kate quickly turned to Ace and looked at him he hands grabbing his shoulders "the ocarina Ace!" she cried, "Link found the crystal ocarina!" Ace looked at her "so?" "Ace don't you understand?" when receiving no response she began to cry and yelled "if he plays it then...then...then something terrible may happen!" Ace simply laughed her imagination could wander to far off some times and he looked into her eyes. But what he saw shocked him, Kate was...crying! Never had she cried before that he knew off except for the few funerals she had gone to. When he saw this he frowned and gently pushed her away from him. "I'll see you later Kate" he said "thank-you so much Ace" Kate said with worried eyes.

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Link looked over the ocarina in wonder "I've never seen this before" he said gesturing to the plain texture and it's special unique figure. He looked at Mr. Sunflower with his eyes asking 'can I try it?' Mr. Sunflower nodded and Link looked around before lifting it to his lips. Kate's eyes opened and she silently groaned looking around she saw Link bring his lips to the ocarina, but before he could play a note Kate cried out "STOP!" they all turned to her and she grabbed the ocarina away from Link and looked it over, "don't you realize what you could've done?" she cried looking at him. Shocked Link shook his head "idiot, you could have caused havoc here in Hisong!" she cried gently looking it over. Then she realized everyone staring at her "what?" she asked "Kate!" they all cried jumping on her all at once.