6th Shard

[cantstopme]

Characters: Link (WW) And Tetra (closed)
Setting: Her room to start with, then... wherever it goes.
Format: Action because I'm lazy.
Summary: Link needs to apologize for dying not too long ago.
Warning: ... Kids being adorable?

[Surprisingly, after their run in with Ganondorf, Link hasn't gotten a real chance to talk to his friend - was it because of what happened? Probably. It's probably hard for her to accept what had happened, he figures.
And he admits, yeah, he's a little scared that she's going to be really angry. But you can't be afraid of silly things like that forever!

So, Tetra, here's a little friend of yours; knocking on the door in the tunic Woods made for him, a hand behind his back. Yes he has a gift for you.]

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[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[She could ignore the knock at her door and hide in her room forever. Except not. Her mom did teach her not to be rude, nevermind that they were pirates.

So she'll hop off her bed and open the door. Oh... hi Link. Have Tetra tackling him to the ground in a hug. She's not crying or anything. That's just... IT'S NOT TEARS OKAY?? Yes they are.]

[cantstopme]

W-whoah, Tetra - !!

[He blinks a bit in surprise, before wrapping his arms around her in return.]

... It's okay, don't cry - I'm okay, see?

[And he's kind of laying on the gift, ugh... at least it's hard to break - but ow.
He's too nice to move her or anything though, so he'll put up with it until she feels better enough to climb off.]

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

I'm not crying!

[Rolling off him and giving her best (worst) scowl and rubbing her eyes.]

That was just... Because you died! You jerk...

[Pout.]

[cantstopme]

[Oooow his back ;A; He sits up, rubbing the spot where his gift has been stabbing him, and gives her a sad, apologetic look.]

... I'm really sorry that I did, Tetra. I didn't have time to do anything 'bout it...

But I won't ever die again, okay? I promise!

[... Oh - yeah, he's hiding the gift again. Just now realized it was in the open.]

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Not even noticing the gift because she's still pouting.]

Well... I guess if you promise, I can forgive you.

[A little less pouting now. Because Link promises are the best promises.]

[cantstopme]

[Hey; a hero never breaks his promises.


He finally holds that gift out to her though, with a smile - it's his figurine of King Daphnes. He's already got a figure of him and the King sailing, so...]

... I wanted you to have this, by the way. I thought it might cheer you up a little.

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Never ever.]

[Looking over the figure and then smiling. She... kind of missed Daphnes. Not that she'd admit that, he made her wear a stuffy pink dress after all.]

Thanks, Link!

[He gets a hug, a tight one.]

[cantstopme]

[... Awww. Seeing her happy again is exactly why he was doing this, so - she gets a hug in return! A big, warm, tight one.]

You're welcome!

[Ha pauses, not really sure what else to say, but then -]

... Do you want to... go do something together, Tetra? It's been a long time since we have!

[Which is WEIRD. He's used to being like... by her side all the time, now.]

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[He's not gonna get rid of her easily. Since he's alive now.]

Sure! I've kinda... avoided exploring.

[Ghirahim freaked her out so hiding in her room is obviously the best solution.]

[cantstopme]

Well... it's okay, now! I'll make sure we stay safe.

[He helps her up then, giving her a big smile.
He's not relinquishing her hand, though.]

Let's go see if there are other neat floors! I've only been on a couple of'em.

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

Okay~

[She knows she can trust Link to keep them safe. The odds of running into Ghirahim or Ganondorf again so soon are so slim. About as slim as her crews attention span.]

Lead on, Hero!

[cantstopme]

Right! Let's go!

[He would have made a sailing pun then, but it's probably best if the actual pirate does it.

He leads her though, happy to have his friend by his side again.]

Oh - you know, I bet we could go swimming now, if you want! Big Brother gave me that really cool scale to help me swim, remember?

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Holdin' onto his hand and going along with him.

And he can totally make a sailing pun. He was with her crew long enough that's he's allowed.]

Oh! We could, I found a pool around the time I first woke up here. Ain't as could as swimmin' in the ocean but still fun.

[cantstopme]

Then you can lead the way! I don't know where it is.

[Ehehe.
But hey - he's happy to do anything with Tetra, right now.]

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Leading the way and keeping her hard wrapped around his. He's not going anywhere except with her anyway.]

[cantstopme]

[Don't worry about it, Tetra; right now, all he wants to do is hang out with you!!]

So... how big is the pool, anyway? It's not really small, is it?

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Good because you wouldn't have the chance to get away, anyway.]

Pretty big. Not as big as the sea but plenty'a room t'swim!

[And a few minutes later... pool area!]

[cantstopme]

Oooh... You're right - it is pretty big!

[And he's looking at all that water fondly, before just... kicking off his boots and tossing his tunic and hat somewhere. Just gonna swim in his leggings, whateverrr.

And he dives in, turning in the water to give Tetra a warm smile.]

C'mon!

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Tetra kicks off her sandels and tosses her belt, vest and scarf on top of them before diving in with as big a splash as possible. Her shirt and shorts will survive the pool water.]

[cantstopme]

H-hey!

[Link can't help laughing, blocking the splash as best he can.]

It's a lot bigger when you're actually in the water!

[Ahh, it feels so good to swim like this again!! Especially now that he has the Silver Scale; he doesn't have to worry too much!]

This is so neat... I bet Aryll would like this, too!

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

She probably would. We should bring her sometime!

[For now, it was just them. Tetra swam backwards for a little bit before splashing a little bit, towards Link. Completely innocent like.]

[cantstopme]

... Oh - so that's what we're gonna do, huh?

[SPLASH SPLASH. Totally innocently of course.]

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[TOTALLY INNOCENT]

Dunno what yer talkin' about.

[Splash~]

[cantstopme]

Mhm, sure!

[splash!!]

That's just the water doing that on it's own, right?

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

A'course it is!

[splash splash]

Pool must be cursed or something.

[Okay, laughing now. she can't keep that innocent look anymore.]

[cantstopme]

[SPLASH. He's even using both hands for it too, laughing as well.]

Sorry; it was the ghosts!

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

Oh yeah, ghosts!

[Tetra scoffs a little, mostly being a choked laugh before looking around for something to make an even bigger splash.]

[cantstopme]

[Nope, sorry - he's already swimming over to her with a smile; no more splashing!!]

You know... I bet I could hold my breath underwater longer than you can!

[Link no that's cheating you have the Golden Scale -]

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

[Oh fine, no more splashing.]

Bet you can't!

[Sadly, she doesn't know that will help him hold his breath longer, too.]

[cantstopme]

I bet I can!

[Okay no if they keep doing that, they'll just argue -]

Wanna try?

[stop_calling_me_zelda]

Sure~

[She's done some diving before, before any of them had met Link so she started taking several deep breaths to get ready.