Without further ado, here is Part 2…

**I do not own the Legend of Zelda franchise, Nintendo does.

The Book of Link

By StoryoftheSpear

Part 2- Revelations

It had been three days since Tetra's first plan had failed with mixed results. The good thing was that Link was more obedient now after they had done "it". The bad thing was that Tetra still didn't know what Link's book contained, and it was eating at her conscience. Today was the perfect day to execute her plan; Link was on lookout duty up in the crow's nest, and Tetra knew that he always fell asleep up there. It angered her for sure, she would love to go up there and give him a piece of her mind, but that would ruin everything. She had decided to tell her crew what she was up to, besides, she needed their help. The pirates were very bored and saw this as a reprieve from their duties, so they enthusiastically agreed to help out. It was time for Plan Boat to run its course.

"…So that's our plan. Got it?"

Mako raised his hand. "What is it, Mako?"

"So, Miss Tetra, what you're saying is, you want us to tie Link up, take the King of Red Lions, and threaten to saw it in half in front of Link's eyes, just so you can find out some lousy secret?"

"In essence, yes. It's not a lousy secret though, it's a deep, perplexing mystery," Tetra snapped.

"Ok…but one thing I don't get is, why don't you just go into his room and find out for yourself what it is?"

"Trust me, if I could, I would, but I have no idea where that idiot put the book."

With that, the pirates carried out their assigned jobs. Gonzo, Senza, and Nudge, being the strongest, hoisted Link's sailboat, The King of Red Lions, onto the deck. Niko went to fetch a saw, and Mako and Zuko went up into the crow's nest, tied up a sleeping Link, and carried him down. Once everyone was back, Tetra slapped Link, who was snoring peacefully, until he was awake.

"Ugh…wuzzat? What's goin' on?" Link was dazed for a moment. "Why can't I move?" Link squirmed weakly against his bonds, still half-awake.

"Now, now, Link, don't worry, we're not going to hurt you, but we can't say the same for your boat…" Tetra grinned at Link, quite evilly.

"What! Tetra! What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"Link, if you don't tell me your secret…" Tetra signaled to Gonzo, who held a large saw ominously over Link's boat.

As soon as Link saw that, he felt a surge of anger. At the same time, he was confused. Why would they threaten to destroy the King of Red Lions? It didn't make any sense! I can't worry about what they're trying to accomplish, I have to save my boat! Without any warning, he summoned up all of his strength and somehow managed to break free of the ropes that bound him. He leaped over to Gonzo, who was frozen from shock, and knocked he saw out of his hands.

"What were you guys thinking? Why are you doing this?" Link yelled angrily. All of the pirates pointed to Tetra.

Link glared at Tetra, who had an expression of defeat and guilt on her face. "So? Care to explain?"

"I GIVE UP!" Tetra screamed. "I JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT'S IN THAT STUPID BOOK OF YOURS, BUT YOU OBVIOUSLY DON'T CARE ENOUGH TO TELL ME! I'VE ASKED YOU SO MANY TIMES TOO!"

Link sighed. "Tetra, I was going to tell you eventually. In fact, I was going to tell you in a few days. I just wanted to wait for the right time. But if you really want to know, I'll show you now."

Tetra felt another wave of guilt wash over her. She knew that she was in the wrong. She had let herself become possessed by the allure of the secret and lost sight of everything else. In a rare show of remorse, she apologized.

"Link…I'm sorry. I shouldn't have acted like that. But, I still would like to find out…"

Link forgave her. "Of course," Link said.

Without wasting any time, he led Tetra to his room, where he rummaged into a barrel and pulled out the black-bound book. "So…ready to find out the secret?"

"Yep."

Link opened the book to the first page. Tetra at a loss for words. Wow…this is amazing! I never knew… but this explains why…

FLASHBACK

2 years ago…

"Hey, Link, I'm really bored…" She needed Link's company, in order to save her from her terrible boredom.

"Go away, Tetra, I'm busy…"

Tetra, annoyed, stormed out of the room.

One year ago…

"Link, can you help me with something?" Tetra asked as nicely as possible.

Link was hunched over the book. "Tetra, I'm busy, why don't you go ask Gonzo or something?"

"You're completely useless, Link!" Tetra yelled exasperated, as she left the room with a huff.

Six months ago…

"Link, we're at your home! We're back at Outset Island!" Tetra called.

"Yeah, yeah, you guys go on without me! I'll catch up later! I'm in the middle of something, just tell Grandma to save me something to eat! Thanks!" Links voice called back from inside his cabin.

'Goddesses, what is with him and that book!' Tetra fumed.

One month ago…

"What the fuck, Link! I told you to go unclog the toilet 2 hours ago, what the hell are you still doing here!"

"Oh, sorry, I lost track of time, I'll be there in a second," came the reply. Link seemed to be writing something in that black book.

"Well, you better get to it!" Tetra shouted. "I need to use the bathroom!"

One week ago…

"Link, get down here right now or I'm gonna kick your ass!" Tetra's shrill voice pierced the air.

Link stirred. 'Aw man, I fell asleep working on the book again…'

Tetra seethed. 'He's either asleep or with that stupid book of his. What could be so important about it anyway…'

"LINK, IF YOU DON'T GET DOWN HERE THIS INSTANT-" she shrieked.

END FLASHBACK

Link flipped through the pages. On each page, there was a beautifully drawn sketch. Some of them were in black and white, while others were shaded in with color. However, each drawing had one thing in common. They all shared the same subject. Tetra stared in awe. All of the pictures…they're of me…

"So…what do you think?"

"I…Link…this is incredible… so all the times you were…?"

"Yep. All those times I was busy, I was working on a drawing. And that's why I kept staring at you… I memorized the details of each moment and sketched it in the book."

"But…why? I didn't know you were such a great artist either…"

"Well, it was going to be a gift…since I love you, Tetra… and I've been drawing since I was a kid; it's always been a release for me, something I used to get my mind off things. Though it isn't quite done yet…"

"Can I see?"

Link flipped to the last page in the book. It was a delicately sketched picture of a girl… there was no mistaking it… it was Tetra. She had her eyes closed and her head was facing up.

"Can you finish it? I want to see what you were going to draw."

"Sure thing." Link started sketching… Tetra could make out another body… it looked to be Link… They had their heads together. No, wait, they were kissing…

Link finished the last details and signed his name in the corner with a flourish.

"Done." Link looked at Tetra, and saw that she was looking at the picture intently. Her face was slightly flushed, matching his own.

"It's beautiful," He heard her say.

"So are you."

Link closed the book gently and placed it aside. Tetra looked at him, their eyes met, and their lips soon followed suit. Both were quickly engulfed in a sea of passion as their tongues dueled for dominance. However, to the bunch of happy pirates peeking in through the doorway, it had been an interesting day, to say the least. To them, one thing was clear, though: it was no secret that Tetra and Link very deeply loved each other.

THE END

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