Invisible String | Ghirahim x Reader x Link

Burden

"Excuse me, my lady?"

"I'm sorry that because of my desperation you can never exist outside of your purpose."

"It is alright. As a sword my purpose is destruction. I have no qualms on my endless role in Demise's death. Once we meet again on the battlefield, he shall inflict a curse upon me. A curse in which a cycle of Demise's malice being born anew again and again, only for me to be used to end his life. This is my function. I serve you and I am content with that fact. In time, you will be too."

"I can't ever imagine being okay with that." I said hugging myself thinking of when I first made Fi.

"My lady, I have waited eons to serve you... serve my purpose and I will do it countless times if that means keeping you and the land you loved safe. I've waiting eons to see you once again, and now that I have, I will do anything for you."

"I know you will. That's exactly what Eldin warned me of."

"Fret not, my lady."

"When did you emerge from the lava?"

"Shortly after you were slain. I regret not being about to serve you while you stilled walked this world as a goddess, however, Eldin took care of me until I was ready. He looks forwards to seeing you again. It was all he spoke about."

We entered the temple once again together, my head hung knowing the burden I had forced Fi to carry, the one I forced myself, and the one Link's soul would be bound to.

After Fi returned to Link's sword, he told me about everything he needed to do such as going to Lanayru Providence.

He grabbed my hand and started walking towards the exit.

"Wait Link!"

"Are you okay?" He asked with concern all over his face.

"Yes, but," I let go of his hand. "I can't go with you this time."

"What do you mean? I just got you back."

"I know. I just have my own path I need to go down and right now-"

"That path isn't the same as mine."

My heart sank the second I saw Link's face fall a little. It hurt that we would be separated once again, but I knew this was how things were supposed to be.

I hugged him wanting to feel his warmth one more time before we parted ways.

"Come on, you know this isn't goodbye. We'll see each other again before you know it. You know you can't get rid of me that easily."

Link laughed. "'Course not."

"I love you, Link." I confessed.

There was this surprise that appeared on his face. I think he knew I had a crush on him since we were young but neither of us really said anything about it. I think I was always afraid that he had feelings for Zelda. But that didn't matter at this moment. Nothing mattered to me right now except for this last hug I would give Link. I didn't know what would come so this could possibly be the last time I'd see him. Although I really hoped it wasn't.

As we pulled away, I gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"I-I don't know what to say." Link stuttered.

"It's okay. Go."

"But-"

He cut himself off as I urged him to go. I think hearing him say he didn't like me back would hurt more than not hearing it, so I wanted him to go before he had the chance.

Once he was gone, I turned to the old lady. Remembering she told me that she'd tell me everything after Skyview I spoke to her.

"So, you never really did explain things to me."

"Of course I did, my dear." The old lady laughed.

"What? No, that was Impa who told me everything back in Eldin."

"Well, you heard her. She was sent from a different time to aid you and the spirit maiden."

"Impa is you." I say finally piecing everything together.

"Yes, but I fear she is much more capable of protecting you than I."

"I can't believe this."

Everything had been slotting into place. Impa, Ghirahim, Fi, my memories, it was everything that I had thought I knew. Through this entire journey, I realized how little I really knew about everything.

"Come now, you've had a very eventful journey. You need time to rest yourself."