Princess Zelda stood silently at the edge of the small stone balcony, the cool breeze of the evening sweeping through her golden-blonde hair. The setting sun painted the sky in warm hues of orange and purple, casting a soft glow over the distant hills of Hyrule. The kingdom—her kingdom—lay before her, vast and filled with promise, yet her heart felt heavy with a quiet sorrow.

The weight of her impending departure hung over her like a shadow, though it was one she had long known would come. She had tried not to think about it, focusing instead on the present, on the people of this era and the quiet moments of peace she had found here. But as the days grew shorter, as time itself slipped through her fingers like sand, the truth became undeniable.

She had grown close to you—so close that it pained her to think of leaving. You, a resident of this time, had shown her a kindness and understanding that she had not known she could find. The memories of your shared laughter, the quiet conversations in the halls of the castle, and the comfort of your presence filled her heart with a bittersweet warmth. Zelda had never imagined her journey would lead her to this place, where bonds could form so deeply with someone who, in the grand weave of time, was not meant to remain in her life.

Her heart ached, not just for the kingdom she would leave behind, but for you. How could she possibly explain the depths of this pain? How could she ask you to understand that she had no choice but to return to the future, to the destiny that awaited her there, even as every part of her wanted to remain? She longed to hold onto the fleeting moments that remained, knowing they were precious and few.

A sigh escaped her lips, and her gaze shifted to the horizon. She could feel the pull of her destiny drawing her, but the thought of leaving you behind made it all the more difficult to embrace. She would have to find a way home eventually- but perhaps a few more days couldn’t hurt before she tried? Surely link would understand..