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Pain. That's the first thing. The second is utter confusion. My memory is a blank as to how I got it. Al I know is I am somewhere in Ghirahim's house and need to leave. Fast. I get up from the bed but obviously my body thinks it's to fast and I fall to my knees. I take a nice deep breath.

"Calm down Link." I tell myself. Calm down. Panic will get you nowhere.

When I finally make it to the door handle I'm sceptical about opening it. What if it's another trap? What if he's standing right on the other side of the door. At the thought I back up. I sit back on the bed. I used to be a hero. I was defiant, but now? Now I'm broken. Just like he wanted. A single tear rolls down my face. It's just as Impa said; I've failed. I've failed Zelda, or should I say Hylia.
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Hmm the sleeping potion should have worn off by now so hopefully Link is awake and half decent. With a snap of my fingers I'm off!!
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And when I think thing's can't get any worse guess who I hear teleport outside the door?! Frantically searching for a place to hide, I simply roll over and pretend I'm still asleep.
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I slowly open the door to link's bedroom. He's sleeping. Or is he......I sit down on the bed beside him and push his hair back so it's out of his face. He was not expecting that and his body flinches. I smirk. I lean down beside his ear.

"It's OK now Link. I'm not going to hurt you. At least not now. I promise. I know you are awake but if you won't come out that's fine"

He gets up and steps towards the door. Is that it? No threats or/and beating? Not that I'm complaining.......

Something in his voice...What is it....Guilt? Sadness? Defeat? What ever it is, for some strange reason I trust him. I sit up and he turns back around to face me.

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I turn to face the boy. I walk towards like someone to a scared horse. As I near him he starts shaking I sit beside him and place my hand on his shoulder. He continues to tremble.

"Are you hungry?" I ask gently

Slowly he nods his head signalling a yes.

"I've set a buffet up. Would you come?"

He doesn't respond.

"OK, well when you make up your mind just call for me. In the meantime why don't you get cleaned up." I point to the bathroom door.

"Also I'll send my doctor to see how you are doing. Oh and I thought you might want this."

I hand him his sword.

"Look I'm trusting you not to go crazy with it OK?

"Yes" He replies quickly.

"OK then, I'll see you later.
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He leaves. I notice that there is a neatly stacked pile of clothes. I unfold them and notice that they are identical to my knight's outfit. I grab the clothes and go to the door that Ghirahim pointed at. Inside is a beautiful tub, medium sized shower, toilet (hopefully there was no creepy hand in it), and a sink.

I have a quick shower and when I'm done put on my new clothes. I then return to my so called room. The first thing I notice is Fi is trying to contact me. I haven't talked to her in forever!!

"Master......Are you alright?"

"Yes I am, thank you Fi."

"My pleasure master"

Once again all is silent. Suddenly someone knocks at the door.

"Umm who is it?"

"Doctor." The voice is very squeaky.

"Uh OK come in."

The door opens and in walks a Kikwi.

"MACHI!!"

"Link!!!" He runs over and gives me a big hug.

"Link tell me everything." We sit down on the bed together.

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After my ''story'' Machi begins examining me and starts scribbling down notes.

"I must go now link. Here is your report."

"Thanks Machi. Will I see you again?"

"Maybe. Bye bye."

"Bye Machi. Have a safe walk home."

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"Ghirahim! I-I need to uh ask you something......"

He appears.

"Yes link?"

"Uh well ya know that um doctor?"

"Yes link I know and I know that you know him."

"Um well uh please don't hurt him. Please......"

He places his hand on my shoulder.

"I won't. Now have you decided about dinner?"

"No"

He leaves and I'm relieved that he left. I pick up the note pad that Machi left on my bed, with all of his ''doctor notes''. I read what he's written.

-Bad bruising
-Swollen ankles
-Many large lacerations
-Minor concussion
-Lack of food
-Sever dehydration
-Exhaustion

"Fi can I talk to you about something?"

"Of course master. It would be my pleasure."

"Well....

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Look at how they interact. He's comfortable, relaxed, happy. Why isn't he like this with me? Why.....