Epilogue

-One week later.
Zelda had gone back to the castle. While there she had explained to her father, the ruler of Hyrule, King Fortran, what happened in the forest. A special team of the castle’s crack guards were sent to collect Miranu and Zachit, held captive by the Kokiri. The Kokiri were scared of these soldiers on horseback, but once they saw Link talking to them, their fears vanished and they were glad to have their two prisoners of war off of their hands. Now they could fully concentrate on rebuilding their homes.

Reconstruction was coming along nicely. Adam, Saria and Link were eating a quick meal before going to the castle.
“I can’t believe it. A week ago I live in a tree, and now I am meeting the King of Hyrule.” Saria asked Link. “Do they know were coming?” “Well the guards know me. And as long as your with me, you’ll be okay. They trust me enough to let me bring guests. Of course you actually are the first of such.” “And the King, what’s he like?” “Well, he’s actually a really kind person, he’s almost like a father to me. He’s about six feet tall and of medium build. You wouldn’t know he was king just by the way he looks. Now, he’s heard about Saria from Zelda and I, but Zelda only recently told him about you Adam.” Link said.

“Daddy, is everything ready?.” Zelda asked. “My dear, don’t worry. The dinner will be great. This will nice, seeing this Saria and this Adam.” Impa walked in holding a bottle in her hand. “Since this is a special occasion, I brought one of the best bottles of wine. The Old Delphi stock. Is that okay?” On such on occasion the king didn’t disagree, after hearing of such battle he thought it justified. “I don’t see why not.” Zelda’s father replied.

Link, Adam and Saria stood at the edge of the forest, about to go over the bridge separating Hyrule Field from the Kokiri Forest. For Saria and Adam, who have never left the forest before, this was monumental. They stepped into the field. Adam and Saria were holding hands, as if this may be these last moments together.
“See? It’s okay out here. Come on, let’s pick up the pace a little.” They started walking rather quickly to the castle drawbridge. Saria and Adam were admiring the sights of the things outside the forest. “See over there?” Link said, pointing to the ranch. “That’s Lon Lon Ranch. My friend Malon lives there.” They reached the drawbridge and entered the castle town.

Never before had Adam seen so many people before. He walked closely behind Link and slightly to the side of Saria, forming a walking triangle of sorts. Link could feel how edgy Adam was. Adam always had one hand on his belt, ready to grab his dagger should a need arise. Link just chuckled to himself as they walked. Saria was a little nervous too. She hoped her green hair didn’t attract too much attention. Link glanced back to see Adam, white as a ghost from fear, dart his eyes around at the crowd, as if someone was going to leap out of the crowd and attack him. They walked up the steps to the castle gate. “Well hello there Link!” The guard said. “Hello Mr. Cobol.” He quickly opened the gate and let them pass through. Adam seemed to ease up a little. As they keep walking Adam and Saria looked stunned. Never before had they seen anything so luxurious before. Another guard nodded to Link and opened up the main doors to the castle courtyard. Zelda ran up and hugged Link, kissing him on the cheek. “Come on, don’t want to miss dinner do you?” “What are we eating?” Link asked. “Steak.” She said as she began leading them to the dining hall. Saria’s and Adam’s jaw dropped upon seeing the magnificence of the inside of the castle. “Steak?” Adam asked, “You mean, beef, cow?” Link nodded. “You’ll love it.” They arrive in the dining hall to see Impa and the King standing, waiting. “Hello Link. You must be Saria,” he said extending his hand towards her. She shook it. “I’ve heard so much about you. And you must be the mysterious Adam.” Again he extended his hand and Adam shook. “So nice to finally meet you two.” Adam started to bow, but the king stopped him. “Please, that is not necessary.” “My name is Impa, I am Zelda’s attendant. It is an honor to meet you.” Impa said to them. “Please sit down.” As if an unseen bell had rung six men carrying plates walked in and set them down on the table. The round table was designed actually for the seating of six so this was no problem. Zelda’s father poured wine in the glasses and passed them around the table so everyone had one. Then another crew came in, bearing the plates of food, and set them down. Adam stared down at the twenty ounces of rib eye in front of him. “That’s wine.” Zelda said, answering the question Saria was about to ask. She took a sip. “This isn’t that bad. Adam try some.” He did. “This is good.” He agreed. The whole group began eating. As soon as Adam swallowed one piece of his steak he declared “This is great!” “Glad you like it” Zelda’s father replied. After a while of talking and eating, they were done. The servants came in and took the plates. Surprisingly, only Adam finished all 20 ounces of the steak. The rest of them were obviously impressed. Fortran spoke up. “Well. If you were trying to prove something, I think you did pretty well.” Adam smiled. Comfort, something he had not known had finally been delivered to him. They talked for about an hour and a half. Impa stood up. “Allow me to show you where you will be staying.” She led them down to a hallway with nine rooms in it. At the end was the king’s, Next was Zelda’s. Impa’s was at the edge of the hall. The rest were guest bedrooms. After saying their goodnights, Adam sat down on his bed and felt the silk sheets. As got into bed he thought of how great things were going for him. Blissfully comfortable in his soft bed he quickly fell asleep. In the other rooms around him, the same thing happened. They had all found happiness.

The End.