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𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝓃𝑒

After meeting with the Champions, I left to research the ancient technology, but nothing of note came of my research.

The return of Ganon looms—a dark force taunting us from afar. I must learn all I can about the relics so we can stop him.

If the fortune-teller's prophecy is to be believed, there isn't much time left...

Ah, but turning over these thoughts in my head puts me ill at ease. I suppose I should turn in for the night.

P.S. Tomorrow my father is assigning HIM as my appointed knight...

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓉𝓌𝑜

I set out for Goron City today to make some adjustments to Divine Beast Vah Rudania.

I still recall feeling his eyes on me as I walked ahead. The feeling stayed with me so long, I grew anxious and weary.

It is the same feeling I've felt before in his company... And still, not a word passes his lips.

I never know what he's thinking! It makes my imagination run wild, guessing at what he is thinking but will not say.

What does the boy chosen by the sword that seals the darkness think of me? Will I ever truly know?

Then, I suppose it's simple. A daughter of Hyrule's royal family yet unable to use sealing magic... He must despise me.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑒𝑒

I said something awful to him today...

My research was going nowhere. I was feeling depressed, and I had told him repeatedly not to accompany me.

But he did anyway, as he always does, and so I yelled at him without restraint.

He seemed confused by my anger. I feel terribly guilty...and that guilt only makes me more agitated than I was before.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓊𝓇

I am unsure how to put today's events into words. Words so often evade me lately, and now more than ever.

He saved me. Without a thought for his own life, he protected me from the ruthless blades of the Yiga Clan.

Though I've been cold to him all this time...taking my selfish and childish anger out on him at every turn...

Still, he was there for me. I won't ever forget that. Tomorrow, I shall apologize for all that has transpired between us.

And then...I will try talking to him. To Link. It's worth a shot.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝒻𝒾𝓋𝑒

Bit by bit, I've gotten Link to open up to me. It turns out he's quite a glutton. He can't resist a delicious meal!

When I finally got around to asking why he's so quiet all the time, I could tell it was difficult for him to say. But he did.

With so much at stake, and so many eyes upon him, he feels it necessary to stay strong and to silently bear any burden.

A feeling I know all too well... For him, it has caused him to stop outwardly expressing his thoughts and feelings.

I always believed him to be simply a gifted person who had never faced a day of hardship. How wrong I was...

Everyone has struggles that go unseen by the world... I was so absorbed with my own problems, I failed to see his.

I wish to talk with him more and to see what lies beneath those calm waters, to hear him speak freely and openly...

And perhaps I, too, will be able to bare my soul to him and share the demons that have plagued me all these years.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓈𝒾𝓍

Father scolded me again today. He told me I am to have nothing more to do with researching ancient technology.

He insisted that I focus instead on training that will help me awaken my sealing magic.

I was so frustrated and ashamed I could not even speak. I've been training since I was a child, and yet...

Mother passed the year before my training was to begin. In losing her, I lost not just a mother, but a teacher.

Mother used to smile and tell me, "Zelda, my love, all will be well in the end. You can do anything."

But she was wrong. No matter how I try or how much time passes...the sealing power that is my birthright evades me.

Tomorrow I journey with Link to the Spring of Power to train. But this, too, will end in failure. Such is my curse.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓈𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃

I had a dream last night... In a place consumed by darkness, a lone woman gazed at me, haloed by blinding light.

I sensed she was...not of this world. I don't know if she was a fairy or a goddess, but she was beautiful.

Her lips spoke urgently, but her voice did not reach me. Would I have heard her if my power was awoken?

Or was my dream simply a manifestation of my fears? I am sure I will know the answer soon, whether I wish to or not...

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉

I turned 17 today. That means this is the day I will finally be allowed to train at the Spring of Wisdom.

When Link arrives, we will set out for Mount Lanayru. The other Champions will accompany us there.

I have not seen my father since he last scolded me. Things are too strained now... I will meet with him when I return.

...

Actually...I've had a horrible feeling ever since that weird dream. No one would believe a failure of a princess, but...

Right now, for no particular reason, I am filled with a strange and terrible certainty that something awful is about to happen.

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𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝓃𝑒

My dear friend from afar came to visit Gerudo Town today. It is always a pleasure to see the queen of Hyrule.

She described her reason for coming as urgent. She wished for me to meet her newborn child.

Her sweet daughter's name is Zelda. She has her mother's smile. I cannot help but cherish her already.

I told her that Zelda is sure to grow up into a dignified and beautiful queen, just like her mother.

My friend thanked me, but said that looks are fleeting, and instead she wishes for Zelda to be blessed with true happiness.

The way she gazes upon her daughter... her little bird, as she calls her...I have never seen such unconditional love.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓉𝓌𝑜

It has been a long while since we laid my dear friend, the queen, to rest. I only now have the will to write again.

It was so sudden, I still can't believe she is gone.

All of my sweet memories of her keep running through my mind. Even now, I can hardly keep the tears at bay.

Young Zelda kept her head held high as she said her final good-bye to her mother at the funeral.

She carried herself as a true princess, but I can sense the deep grief she is hiding within. I worry for her...

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑒𝑒

I made a voyage to visit Hyrule. After speaking with the king, I saw Zelda for the first time in a year.

In truth, it was my concern for her that brought me there.

The king allowed me to keep her company as she went to the spring for her training.

There, Zelda prayed and prayed in the spring's icy waters until the sun set.

I told her many times to stop, but she wouldn't listen. I eventually had to drag her out of the water.

Zelda gazed at me for the longest time with heartbreaking vulnerability.

Eventually, in a tiny voice, she told me of the pressure and panic she feels at not being able to fulfill her sacred duty.

She whispered over and over, "Why can I not do as the royal daughters of the past have done? What is wrong with me?"

All I could do was hold her close and listen... I pray that it is enough.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓊𝓇

Emissaries from Hyrule came to see me today. They informed me that I have been chosen to pilot the Divine Beast.

My people are uneasy about it. They tell me such a dangerous task is not fitting for the chief. I understand their fear.

However, I intend to accept this task.

Calamity Ganon's resurrection does not only threaten Hyrule, but the whole world. I refuse to sit idly by.

Ganon is also closely associated with the Gerudo...an association I deeply resent.

I believe Zelda will be here soon to receive my official answer. I am excited to see her, as always.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝒻𝒾𝓋𝑒

I attended the inauguration ceremony alongside the other Champions whom I share a fate with.

Zelda, Revali, Mipha, and Link are so young. They are Hyrule's future. Daruk and I hope to help them see that future.

However, one thing did trouble me. Zelda was...uncharacteristically cold toward Link. I can imagine why.

I hear Link has been assigned as Zelda's guardian knight. I hope they find a way to get along.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓈𝒾𝓍

Link requested to meet with me today.

He tells me Zelda exploited our law that restricts men from entering town to slip away from him.

I told him of a trick that would allow him entrance, and he was able to get in. By then, however, Zelda was long gone.

I promised to let him know if I saw her, so he reluctantly returned home.

In a similar yet distinct way, Link seems to have trouble expressing himself.

Perhaps the two can help each other... That is, if she ever gives him the chance.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝓈𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃

Today I accompanied Zelda as she went to research Naboris. When the sun set, the poor, exhausted girl drifted to sleep.

I sent word to Link, who showed up at Naboris faster than I expected.

Although it is none of my business, I felt the least I could do to bridge their gap was to share some things about Zelda.

The rest is up to them.

𝓅𝒶𝑔𝑒 𝑒𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉

I am so happy to say that Zelda smiles much more often lately. It seems she and Link have finally learned to get along.

I hope this will have a positive effect on her training. However...I am concerned we may be running out of time.

Whenever I hear of monster attacks or other unusual events plaguing the kingdom, my concern grows.

All I can do is pray that Zelda...my little bird...has enough time.

I do not pray to the goddesses, but to her mother. My dearest friend... How I miss her.