"Hello, sleepyhead"
Context:
"Look!"
The last portal brought them in the middle of an unknown forest. They have been exploring for a few days, without seeing traces of civilization, until now.
Hyrule has spotted a stone archway, almost entirely covered by the vegetation:" Maybe it's the entrance to a dungeon."
Without losing time Legend and Wind start to cut through the plants that cover the entrance, getting inside first.
"Uff..." The veteran puts away his sword, disappointment on his face:" It's only one room..."
Time observes the room quickly:" Check for secret passages. If it's just a room, we can at least rest here for the night."
"I think this place is a tomb." Wars adds, noticing the small altar at the other end of the room:" Probably of a sage..." He adds:" That is Hylia's crest. It would make sense."
Four studies the inscription under the crest:" I think that this is Sky's Hylian!"
"We must be in your Hyrule then, or at least close to your time." Wild shrugs:" Or we are in a random time and this place is just well preserved."
They start to theories in which Era they might be, but Sky isn't listening.
He got closer to the tomb, to read the inscription. Since they entered this place, he had a feeling.
Not a bad feeling. When he entered he felt warmth fill his heart, love and adoration. Familiar feelings, that always make Zelda come to mind.
Now he understands why.
Sky is frozen in place, holding his breath in shock, tears burning his eyes.
Twilight soon notices that something is wrong:" Sky?" He calls, without receiving an answer:" Link? Is everything alright?"
The others take notice of the situation, turning in silence to their brother.
Sky gasps, a sob comes out of his throat:" T-this is-" he raises a trembling hand, to touch those words. To feel them. To make sure they are real.
Here lies Zelda the First.
Hylia reincarnated.
Beloved wife, mother, daughter and ruler.
"I-It's-" he can finish the phrase because, as soon as his hand touches the cold stone, a bright warm light explodes in the room. Blinding him.
"Hello, sleepy head."
Sky hears her voice. The one he dreams of every night, as his heart cries alone.
He opens his eyes in shock:" Zelda?!"
Her face right in front of his, a bright smile as she literally is bright as the Sun.
"I was wondering if you would find this place during this journey." Her hand caresses his check, it isn't physical but Sky can feel its warmth.
Tears began to fall like waterfalls:" Don't cry my beloved." Sky takes her and in his, it's just energy but he holds it tightly.
"Zelda-" Sky can only utter out.
He misses her so much. They still haven't been to his Era, he hasn't seen her in months.
Seeing her face now is bringing so much joy in him, but finding her tomb instead of her at home is quite upsetting.
Sky is so overwhelmed, he doesn't know what to say.
"Link, my dear. Don't worry, I am still back home waiting for you and taking care of our loftwings."
Sky chokes one sob out:" You will come back to me soon. We will have our whole life and eternity ahead of us." Sky nods, in his head promising to make Zelda's words true.
"I love you, my sleepyhead."
"I-I love you too, my Sun."
Zelda places her lips on his in a light kiss, before dissolving.
Her warm presence is still in the room, enveloping the heroes with her divine protection.
