"Do you really think Pipit will keep his word?" You asked Link as you crawled out of the tunnel leading to the Isle of Songs. You had just learned the nest song on your harp, Nayru's wisdom, and were heading to the trial gate in the desert.
"I don't know," Link responded, "I'm worried if he does though. I don't want any more of my friends in danger."
Trying to comfort him, you placed your hand on his shoulder. He looked at you with warm eyes and smiled. Being reminded of the night before, you grinned awkwardly and turned away. The situation hadn't left you completely speechless, but it still felt strange being around him with new thoughts. The both of you leaped off the Isle, calling for your loftwings. The faithful birds appeared beneath you, and you were soon off to the Lanyaru desert. It was easy finding the trial gates, but the trial itself was no less terrifying than the last. The entire desert was filled with guardians, and you had to creep slowly around them hoping they didn't notice you.
When the last of the tears has been collected and you headed back to the gate with Link, a strange feeling came over you as your spirits grew. You weren't sure what it was, but it made you want to face the challenges of the world head on. Granted with a new gift from the goddess, a pair of clawshots, you eagerly headed over to a place that had been un-explorable. The cliffs of Lanyaru. You quickly found out it was only possible for one to use the clawshots, so you clung to Link's back as he bounced from cliff to cliff finally reaching the sand seas. It felt more like a desolate wasteland, and you made your way over to the deserted metal docks.
At the end of the pier, a small boat half covered with sand and rusted with age sat, just waiting to be uncovered. Brushing off some of the sand, you saw a familiar deep blue object set into the heart of the deck, "A timeshift stone!" You called out in earnest to Link and pounded it with your fist.
Instantly a blue circle grew around the boat, the sand and the dock, turning it all back into itself. Clear blue waters penetrated the sand about the boat, and the rocky figure of a robot jumped to life. The robot spoke drowsily as if it just awoke from a deep sleep, "Hmm...Who are you, bzzt? Some humans, vrrrm?"
Link knelt down beside it, "Yeah, and you?"
"I am the proud skipper of the ship that protects Nayru's flame, phweep!" He buzzed.
You glanced behind you to the small boat floating in the water, and the robot laughed mechanically, "Oh, no. Not that old tub, bzzt. My real ship was attacked by pirates who coveted the flame. They imprisoned my crew and threw me into the sea, vrrm!" He turned to the two of you, "I've bet they've turned the ship invisible! You should help me! That way I can help you, phweep!"
Looking at Link you shrugged, but were interrupted by the Skipper, "You're going to need a proper sea chart though. I have one at my retreat. So come on, vrrm, let's shove off!" He bounced into the small boat and you both followed hesitantly.
With a roar, the boat sprung to life as it flew across the crystal waters towards the retreat. Next to flying, it was almost as exhilarating as the first time you flew with your loftwing. The sea wind combed your hair as you clung to the side of the boat. Even though ancient time existed only near the time stone, you could still smell the salt in the air. The Skipper slowed the boat to a halt next to the docks of his retreat, "My house is all the way at the top, brzzt." He continued as you both glanced up into the sun at the towering peaks, "Sorry I can't come with you, but I'm a bit grounded here." He gestured to the timeshift stone.
"That's ok," You replied, "We won't take long."
In fact, it took you a bit longer than you expected, the path was treacherous and riddled with monsters, but it's not like it could stop either of you. Reaching his home, the door was so rusted with age you had to break it down to get inside, which was almost worse than the outside. Sand was pilled up in every corner, and you had to dig your way into the chest that held the sea chart.
"Finally," Link grabbed the chart, "Let's get this back to the skipper, and hope this isn't a wild goose chase."
"Why would it be?" You asked him as you navigated your way back to the pier.
Link looked at you funny, "He thinks the ship is invisible. Come on, really?"
You shrugged, "Anything's possible."
He just sighed as you met back up with the skipper, "Great, bzzt. Now, I think my ship could be right around here!"
For the next few years of your life, you grew to hate those words. The entire rest of the day the Skipper led you around the sand sea looking for his invisible ship that never seemed to be there. Just as you were ready to give up and let Link explode over the little robot, your boat ran head first into...nothing.
"That's it! That's my ship!" The Skipper cried out, "Link! Fire up the cannon! Try to hit it and turn off the cloaking device!"
Shaken out of his impatient state, Link quickly got behind the cannon and aimed for whatever was ahead of them as you took the helm. With a thundering roar, the cannon exploded behind you, whisking your hair as you ducked and it hit the invisible ship.
"Again!" The little robot yelled, clearly excited.
Link fired again, but the cannon ball hit the water with a splash. Taking a hard right and stepping on the accelerator, you sped the boat around at high speed trying to find the ship. Suddenly you rammed into it again, throwing everyone forward. Link quickly got back up and fired once more, with success at last, for the ship stuttered and halted as blue sparks travelled along it's hull making it visible again.
"Yes!" Link screamed to the skies, the feeling of adventure boiling in his veins. You could agree with his reaction. For a few moments in your life you felt what life was like as a pirate on the high seas, and realized how much this adventure was giving you.
Link
Yeah... Like I said... I didn't sleep well last night, and I'm not entirely sure I will for many more nights to come. Every sound just set me on edge. When I woke up, every muscle in my back ached and was so tender to every movement. Koloktos really did a number on me. I must've not looked too good either, 'cause ___ asked me if I was alright and if I got enough sleep... I lied about that last part and I think she did too when I asked her about her night. Her eyes were a bit bloodshot and she wasn't as alert as she normally was. I really hope we can rest at ease a bit more the next few nights.
Well as usual the trial in Lanayru was just as terrifying if not more this time, but at least we got a new set of tools to help us on this journey. Since we only have one pair of clawshots, ___ has to cling to my neck every time we both want to get somewhere. I'm certainly not complaining... It makes me feel like a superhero! Part of me really loves Lanayru... The Lanayru that was past and not the present. I can only imagine what this ocean would have looked like when everything was lush and beautiful. I love watching ___'s face when we are out on the open waves at high speeds. She just lets the wind caress her face and comb her hair... And the fact that we are actually on a pirate ship makes things even more fun!
Pipit
I didn't exactly have the greatest dreams last night... *shudders* ugh... I can't even put it in words it was so... horrifying. Let's just summarize it and keep it relatively PG... I was helplessly tied to a chair and forced to watch Ghirahim do whatever he wanted with ___. You know in dreams you can't just close your eyes and wish it wasn't happening, you have to face it. It's like your dreams are forcing you to cope with your fears. Ugh... I'm desperately trying to blink this out of my mind. I know It didn't happen, but it felt so real, and I've never felt so many emotions at once! Rage, depression, fear, defiance... None of them were good though. I woke up in a cold sweat, and rolled down to the floor. I prayed to the goddess on my knees for ___'s safety! I have to figure out how I can help her!
Groose
Well the basics of my project is practically done... I may have a few loose nails sticking around, but you can't blame me for my first attempt at this! I've really got only the components of the machine to design and construct. Lately I've been kinda lazy with the completion of things... I get into this zone, ya know when I work, and my mind starts to wander. Whenever ___ come into the picture, I never notice I've stopped until I shake myself out of it. *sigh* What is it about women that can do that to you? They're all mysteries the more you think about it.
Ghirahim
It was like she had placed a spell on me instead last night! I tried to chase this sickening feeling away, but every time I look at or even think about ___ it returns! I hate it so much, but there is this fierce side of me that wants to keep my eye on her every second of their journey! What has this mortal done to me!? The lust I feel only grows... I've never been so determined to make someone my own before... The things I've been feeling these past few days have been haunting me. My chest hasn't felt this warm in ages! It... reminds me of my past... my 'human' past... Argh!! NO! That is the last thing I will ever turn back to! Demise came to me because of my past! He gave me power and authority at his side, and I will NOT let some piece of mortal flesh and blood interfere with that!! What has come over me!?!?