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Why?Why?By: JanuaryIt's you, isn't it? I recognize your footsteps. I hear you say, "Saria?" But I don't turn. I don't speak. I can't. I can't see you all grown up. You're not here to see me. You're here to help your Princess.
I am glad you cannot see my face. I struggle with feeling. I am ready to leap up and smile. Laugh like I used to. You loved my laugh. But you're not the Kokiri boy of my heart. You're a Hylian. Hero of Time.
I know of the seven years which you slept. How Ganondorf destroyed my- our world. Sage of Forest. I laugh in my head. I have no power. I could not save my forest. I am trapped in my temple. Why you? I ache inside.
I remember. You must, also. I was happy when you were called by our guardian. You finally had your fairy. But I knew, when you ran past on the bridge. Your Princess was calling. You were leaving the forest, all of your life. You were leaving me.
I couldn't stop you. Did you see my eyes? I held tears back. But it was your time. You had to face your future. I knew it must happen. If you didn't leave, we would have no protection. But I denied the truth. Why must you go?
I gave you my ocarina. I watched silently while you disappeared. You have another ocarina now. Your Princess gave it to you. You left me and I loved you. In seven years, did you once dream of me? Saria, green-haired girl of the woods?
All my thoughts less than seconds. I hear you come closer, behind me. I know of your struggles to come through And I am torn. You are hurt, but I am dying inside. Do I tell you my hurt? Do I greet you with joy? I know you were never mine. Must I be mad? The choice is now. My time is up.
I turn and face my own future. Sage of Forest, my choice is made.
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