The Heroes' Rebirth | BOTW Sequel/Zelink (The Legend of Zelda)

Part 2 - Chapter 12: Whispers

Then, for the rest of the afternoon, Link taught Zelda the basics of swordplay. He started with how to hold the sword. He took her hands and placed them where they needed to be. He held her hands on the sword as he looked at her.

"We'll start with two hands. I find it easier to start that way."

She nodded as he stepped back. He then showed her how to stand. He demonstrated by doing it himself, then let Zelda figure it out on her own. She was pretty close to correct. Link had to move her leg just one time. He then explained where to look. She got that down, too.

For the next couple of weeks Link showed her how to swing, attack and defend. What surprised Zelda the most was how professional Link carried himself when he explained and demonstrated. Multiple times he had to move her body to show exactly it should be done, but never once did he linger longer than he should. It was never weird. And it made sense. It's what Link lived for. He showed enormous respect for the craft and couldn't be bothered by silly awkwardness. He knew exactly what he was doing and how it needed to be done.

After a few more lessons, Zelda even asked to do archery. Link happily agreed and taught her the basics of that as well.

Durning one lesson he was demonstrating an upward slash. Zelda tried to copy what he did, bringing the sword low then up over her head. Link showed her again when all of a sudden he heard a voice.

"......"

He dropped the sword in his hand out of shock. He turned towards Zelda.

"Did you just-"

"...in......h...."

Link swung around and looked into the woods behind them.

"Link, are you ok?"

He looked at Zelda.

"Are you trying to talk to me?" he asked pointing to his head.

She shook her head. "No. Do you hear something?"

He turned around. "Maybe. Probably just the wind. Ok. Show me again."

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Link made his way out of the inn wearing his champions tunic and hylian hood towards the hill where he was going to teach Zelda. Today was going to be their third day of archery. He walked by Paya's house and Impa's monument.

"Li..."

He stopped in his tracks. He tried to cancel out all the noise from the wild and focus on the voice. This was the third time it had happened.

"Link."

It was Impa's voice. It sounded slightly different, but it was definitely Impa.

He turned to the monument.

"Impa?" he asked walking toward it.

"In the house."

He looked at the house. "What? What do you mean?"

"Go in."

"Bu... but Paya looked the doors. Nobody-"

"In the house, Link."

He looked at the monument for a while longer. Did Impa have more work for him to do?

"What are you waiting for, Hero? Go!"

Impa's stern voice was enough to get him moving. In an instant Link bolted up the wooden stairs. Sheik was sitting at the top resting against the wall. He had his harp out and was playing a particularly joyful tune. His eyes were closed and had a peaceful expression.