A/N: This is just a bit of story that I wanted to stick in here. There's no leading up to it except for the previous twenty-three chapters. Just enjoy.

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It was sunset, the sun slipping slowly down to the horizon, bathing the area in a red-orange light. Link and Zelda, who sat on the edge of a small bit of ground that jutted above Lake Hylia, were watching the sun as it fell. They sat side by side, Zelda slightly leaning on Link.

"Do you think that Hyrule's back to normal for good now?" Zelda asked.

"Yes," Link stated. "I checked the gate myself, along with Rauru, Sarah, Darunia, Ruto, Impa, and Nabooru. That portal's sealed and nothing's coming in or out of it unless the Sages wish it."

Zelda smiled. "That's good. I think I like Hyrule better as is."

"Even with that strange guy with the bunny hood running around like a maniac and cheating every time he races?" Link queried.

Zelda turned her head to look up at Link. "You know, I beat him once."

"Oh? I bet it's just because you're the Queen. I've never beat him and we both know that I'm faster than you."

"Only when you've got those cute little rabbit ears on, flapping in the wind. Besides, you're better than me at a lot more things so I claim this one."

"Only because I'm more adept at handling that big pointy weapon of mine."

Zelda giggled. "Yeah, like that."

They were quiet for the next few minutes, staring at the ever-sinking sun. As the sun vanished completely, dragging the red-orange glow, Zelda sighed.

"Getting sleepy are we?" Link asked.

"Sort of." She thought for a moment, then said, "Did you bring the Ocarina with you?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Play me a song or two?"

"Anytime." Link took out the Ocarina of Time from his bag and quickly decided on a small series of songs. Avoiding the songs that had strong magical ties, he decided on a selection and started in on the notes.

He played each of the songs, the notes drifting across the water, as if dancing on its edge. Even though the songs didn't cause anything to happen like the Sun's Song or the Song of Storms, each song had its own magic about it. Each note reminded him of the adventures where he had found the songs.

His time in Termina, marked by the Song of Healing, his trip to Labrynnia and Holodrum, shown with Dimitri's Tune that really only carried on the Flute, his dream-adventure in Koholint, evident by the Ballad of the Wind Fish, all these songs and more flowed from the Ocarina, which seemed to pulse in the night. Deciding to wrap it up, he knew exactly how to end it.

The beginning six notes sang out from the Ocarina, the melody instantly settling around the two of them. He continued the song, avoiding its effect as best he could. He could feel Zelda slip slowly to sleep by his side, though. As the song reached its end, he noticed that Zelda had fallen back and now was fast asleep, her head propped on his lap. He smiled, running his hand through her golden hair. He put his arm around her shoulder and surrendered to the Lullaby's effect, falling asleep as well.

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A/N: Enjoyed it? Good! After twenty-four (or sixty-five for my more die-hard fans) chapters, do you still feel up to reading more? Good! In a little less than a week from this update, I will have ready for you, my loyal reader(s), the first chapter of the continuing Hidden Abilities Saga! This story, called Strangers from the South, will cover the next adventure in the lives of Link and Zelda and might even wrap up a few of the things I wrote but never finished. I know for a fact that the story will tell:

1. What happens to Elissa

2. What the deal was with that Tsugaru character

3. What happened to Fayette, that Gerudo I specifically named and gave history to

4. What's been going on with Sarah

At least those, if not other things. Now, if that doesn't make you want to read it, nothing will. One week...

Since I have a bit of chapter left here, I just want to thank everyone who's had any part in this story!

Chace, SolidSnake0, Stickman0, Guybrush007, Zelink-luvr, and Gabrielus Rex: Thank you all so much for your reviews! You have no idea how encouraging it is to see the things that people have to say about a story I've written.

People Who have PMed me and didn't review: I'd thank you in name here, but Yahoo! isn't exactly friendly with my mail, so none of them remain in any of my Boxes or else I would. Either way, for those who did, thanks to you, too! It's nice to check my mail and see some of the good things that you've written me.

Sam: I know you didn't review any of this, but one, you were a big help in the first HA and a giver of great advice for this one through our random conversations about our stories. Thanks a ton.

Cheryl: I could type three pages of thank yous to you and it wouldn't be near enough. Not only are you my most frequent reviewer, you're always there to help me barrel through any writer's block I may have and you're always there to lend a helpful hand when I need it. You've managed to listen to me talk and talk and talk about my story without at least giving the impression that you've wanted to wring my neck to make me stop. You have your own stories to write and your own deadlines to meet and yet you're still ready to leap headfirst into a chapter idea I might have or delve into my plot ideas and help me dredge the best ones to the surface. Very little of this story would be here if not for you. For that, and many other things, thank you.

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He Who Lurks In Shadow