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"The Costume Ball", chapter 13The Costume BallBy: SapphiraChapter Thirteen It was the final night. Link stood by the refreshment table as the clock struck one in the morning. The many guests began to file in. Fairy and Butterfly were some of the first to arrive. Link felt like the luckiest guy ever as Fairy walked to the table. She looked the same as she did every night, but Link found her even more beautiful than usual. He couldn't wait until the clock struck five forty-five. He bowed to her and she curtsied. "Good evening," he said. She smiled at his formality. "Good evening." They began to laugh at how they were acting. They had never been this formal with each other from the beginning. From their first conversation to when Fairy grabbed him to dance without saying hello, their relationship was far from formal. "So," said Link, "would you like to dance?" "Of course." They just danced and danced until their legs got tired. Then, they went for refreshments. There, they discussed theories. "So you see," Fairy was finishing, "the prophecies have got to be wrong sometimes." "That does make sense. If they were always right, people wouldn't be sputtering up new nonsense all of the time." "That's what I've been saying. I like the way you put it. Simple and elegant." "I've got another theory," "What is it?" "We all note that there are quite a few monsters in the world. Everywhere we go is infested. From what I've heard, the afterlife is not very crowded. The innocent go to heaven, and the half-and-half people become ghosts. My theory is that corrupted people become these monsters when they die, and that's why there are many more today than there used to." "Good point." She thought it over for a bit. "I can't think of anything to prove you wrong." She smiled. "I think you've finally convinced me." "Thank the Goddesses! I thought it would take me years! I thought I'd have to go home with you, trying to convince you the whole way." His last words seemed to interest Fairy. "That is something we should discuss after quarter to six." Link raised his eyebrows, but Fairy couldn't see because of his mask. They continued to discuss theories for a while, but then changed the subject to books. "Have you read the fantasy books by Leonard Goru?" asked Link. She grinned. "You mean The Electric Cycle? I own them all!" "Have you gotten the new one? Book Nine: Computer Virus Incorporated?" "Of course! Those books are awesome." "I know. He was so creative to think up all of that cool stuff." "I'd never be able to live there in that world. I'd go crazy without magic." "Me too. I would like to try a phone though. They sound like fun." "You know he made them up. It's impossible for electricity to work. Same with those phones. How could you ever talk to someone miles away without using magic?" "It's insane. That man is a genius. Did you know that there are no records of his birth? He won't even say where he came from." "Wow. Wherever he came from, he is a talented author." "Have you noticed something about fantasy? All of the stories take place somewhere without magic." "I think that's because that's the basic book definition of 'fantasy.'" "Good point. It would be kind of cool to try to live there for a day. I want to drive a car." "Those sound like fun. We'd be old enough to drive, too." "I'm still having trouble figuring out what a movie is." "Me too. Or a radio." "Oh, I sort of understand those. First, people record all this music, and most of the songs are only five minutes long. Then, they play song after song at a special station. Somehow, and I guess it's like TV, the songs get to all the radios in certain areas, and people can listen." "I don't understand how they change stations." "Neither do I. I guess it's something you just have to see." They kept talking until about three-thirty. Then Fairy said, "Oh, I love this serenade!" and they went to dance. They continued talking about books as they danced. Link felt like Fairy was treating him differently than she had the first night. Then, he was a stranger that seemed really nice. She danced with him and talked with him, and became his friends. After the third night, they really began to seek each other. Now.Link felt something else. He just hoped that she felt the same way about him as he did her. Partners that were dancing around them began to get closer. Usually when two people danced, their bodies wouldn't really touch and they could still talk to each other. Now that people had known each other for a while, they began to have more permanent partners, like Milkmaid and Farmer. They rarely ever danced with other people anymore, and Link and Fairy hadn't danced with another person all night. Fairy followed suit with the other dancing couples. She got very close to Link so that they were practically hugging, and rested her head on his chest, which was what everyone else was doing. No one was actually doing the dance steps anymore. Link spotted Liam and Butterfly doing the same thing. The musicians began to strike up an odd song. It sounded familiar, although Link had never heard it in his life. There was a little countermelody that started, and it continued through as the melody began. It was very slow and mystical, and if people were actually doing the steps, they wouldn't have known any to do. "What song is this?" asked Fairy. "I have no idea," replied Link. The song was very eerie and haunting, but Link liked it for some reason. It fit the mood perfectly. When it was over, the musicians kept the countermelody going while the conductor found another song. Link felt as if they were all waking up. He also didn't want to hear the next song. It would ruin the mood set by this one. "Follow me," he whispered to Fairy. They left before the next song began. Silently, they walked down halls and up stairs. The place was farther away than the rest of the Wonders. They left at about five, but since they were in no hurry, they arrived at the doorway at five-thirty. "The sun is rising now," he whispered. "I hope you aren't disappointed." "I don't think I could be." He put one hand over her eyes and opened the door. Then with his free hand, he took hers and led her to the railing of the balcony. Slowly, he removed his hand. Fairy gasped as she watched the sun rise over Lake Hylia. The waters were not blue anywhere thanks to the sun's bright glow. The moon was still setting as the orb chased it out of the sky. Small breezes ruffled the surface of the water, creating sparkles of light all over. The water was reflecting the color of the sky, and the sky was glorious. It looked like sunset was rewinding itself. The farthest points were dark blue, slowly but surely fading into purple, pink, red, orange, and then the yellow of the sun. It just continued to get lighter. Fairy squeezed Link's hand. He glanced at her. She looked as beautiful as the scene that lay before them, and her delighted face reminded him of a child. The stood together as the sun carried on with its ascent into the heavens. A stronger breeze reached them at one point, and Link put his arm around Fairy, who leaned back a little. Link was having a good day. The clock began to toll five forty-five. "Wow," said Fairy. "I can see why this is your favorite." "It's even better at sunset." "I'd like to see it then." She turned to face him. "You know what that clock meant." "Yes, I do. The masquerade is over." "Can I guess who you are?" He was startled. "Sure, although I didn't think you'd have heard of me." "Stop playing games. I know that you were pretending to be some regular old guy. I know who you are." "Okay. You've got three guesses and two of them don't count." He knew that she had it figured out. What else could she be so sure of? She had to know who he was. She grinned. "Very funny. I know that you're Liam." "Liam? What makes you say that?" Wasn't she supposed to guess "Link?" "I know you are. You're the Captain of the Guard. Everything fits perfectly." Link opened his mouth to ask her who she thought was with Butterfly, but he never got the chance. Something knocked him over and grabbed Fairy, who screamed. It was the shadow! Only he was bigger, taller. It was Ganon. |