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Spirit Train Adventure

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Phew! It's been awhile since I written for Legend of Zelda. And this probably sucks because I legit haven't played Spirit Tracks in years, so I apologize if this sucks. Also, I written ZeLink for the first time! Yay me! Spirit Tracks ZeLink is actually really cute!

But, the reason I decided to try my hand writing Legend of Zelda again is because April Fools Day on the Zelda Universe forums turned Zelda Universe into Train Universe...And I suddenly got the idea to write a post game Spirit Tracks fanfic.

Also it's a great time for me to thank the Zelda Universe forums for providing such a positive environment where I always felt safe. I owe you guys.

Spirit Tracks is an underrated game! Anyway, I hope somebody enjoys this. Thanks for reading!

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After months of living a boring princess life, the hallways in the castle were brimming with Zelda's excited cries.

"Link is back! He's finally back!"

The royal workers were either taken aback or overjoyed that the hero of Hyrule had returned. Zelda wholeheartedly supported Link's decision to be an engineer. He was too kindhearted to be a hot-blooded fighter, and after everything he did for them, he deserved to follow his heart.

Sometimes, Zelda thought about Link being a royal knight and being able to see him every day, but that was just a fantasy she kept to herself. Link traveled to places Zelda could only imagine, and she couldn't wait for Link to tell her more stories. It may have been a few months, but it was far too long for Zelda.

Without advising anyone, Zelda packed herself a bag and followed her own heart as she ran for the castle gates. One of her advisors was shocked and called Zelda back, but Zelda smiled confidently at her advisor.

"I'll be back, I promise! I need to see Link again!"

Her advisor was taken aback but felt he couldn't reason with the young princess. Zelda happily escaped the castle to head to the train station.

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Link didn't mean to be gone so long, but finally being back in Castle Town again felt right as he removed his hat and wiped sweat off his forehead. The young engineer was happy to see everyone again and was bashful about the townsfolk calling him a hero.

He wished he could see her before the passenger train made its way to his seaside home. Alfonzo noticed Link's weariness.

"It's great to be back again, ain't it Link?" The veteran engineer teased.

"Uh!" Link shook and hid his blushing face, and Alfonzo laughed in response.

"No need to be so embarrassed kid! I'm sure Zelda could never forget you!"

Link wanted to believe that. But a lot can change in the months they were apart. They were on entirely different paths, and their adventure together seemed like a distant memory.

"Hey!!!! Link!!!!!"

Link gasped, wondering if he was dreaming. But then his vision went into focus, and he saw the young princess wearing a cloak and carrying a bag. All the people gathered around and noted that Princess Zelda was there.

"Zelda!!!" Link cried.

Zelda giggled and smiled at him. As happy as Link was, he wondered what she was doing here in a simple train station instead of in her lavish castle. But all rational thought was gone when she threw herself into his arms. Link held her close, and he closed his eyes, content that they were together again.

"I missed you so much Link!"

"I missed you too Zelda!"

The crowd watching them gave a few soft responses, along with Alfonzo, who watched the two children and smiled proudly.

"Oh, you kids are so adorable!"

Zelda blushed and broke the hug as she quickly picked up her bag. "Oh, Alfonzo, I am so happy to see you as well!"

Alfonzo tipped his hat. "I am pleased to see you're in good health, your highness."

"But shouldn't you be back at the castle, Zelda?" Link seemed a bit overprotective, but who could blame him?

The princess merely shook her head.

"Link, I don't want to wait for you again. Wherever you're going next, I want to go too!"

Oh Hylia! Old feelings Link felt so long ago were coming back to him. But he couldn't just travel the world with Zelda every day and night…

…As much as he wanted to.

Link grinned and placed his hand behind his head. "The train is heading to Aboda Village Zelda."

"Perfect!" Zelda beamed. "Let's go right now!"

Link just couldn't say no to Zelda's desire for adventure.

~~~~~

Zelda adored traveling on this beautiful passenger train and talking to the passengers. One secret she kept to herself was looking back fondly to when she was a ghost and would fly freely as Link conducted his tiny train.

She would remember it forever, even if she knew the circumstances weren't the best.

Another memory she adored was how relaxing it was for gentle train sounds to lull her to sleep on beautiful nights.

But Zelda couldn't sleep tonight because she had to meet Link.

It was wonderful that Link was following his dreams. Still, he was the youngest train engineer ever, and Zelda was curious if Link ate dinner.

Zelda tiptoed through the bedroom train and continued until she reached the first locomotive that Link was handling.

When Zelda opened the door, Link was still as energized as ever, and she couldn't help but watch him in his passion. She was stunned that Link was handling this entire train by himself while Alfonzo was sleeping; it inspired her so much.

"It's all smooth sailing from here," Link chuckled. "Sailing? I would get seasick."

Link turned around and yawned while stretching, and Zelda couldn't help but giggle. Then Link opened his eyes.

"Zelda!"

Zelda smiled nonchalantly and winked. "Good evening, captain."

"Zelda! You should be sleeping!"

Zelda stepped closer and took his hand. "As much as the sound of trains always helps me sleep, I wanted to spend time with you."

"Oh…" Link turned and hid his blush while running his fingers through his hair. "Well, it's nothing special…"

Zelda blushed and looked down. "It just brings back memories."

Link turned back and offered his hand to the princess, smiling confidently.

"Well, I would want nothing more than to have you beside me Princess."

Zelda smiled and took his hand. She felt like she was flying as she and Link were able to travel by train with the kingdom, which was so peaceful and rid of darkness.

Eventually, Link and Zelda turned their heads as they passed the Tower of Spirits.

Memories lingered of the friends they made that disappeared when their journey ended.

Before they knew it, multiple gentle spirits appeared around them as the train went by. Link was on his guard again, but Zelda took his hand and soothed it. "It's okay," she whispered.

Zelda stepped forward and started singing her ballad for the spirits.

Link wanted to listen to her all night but had to focus. When Zelda finished the first verse, she turned back to Link to smile at him. However, she was stunned when Link revealed that he still had the spirit flute.

Zelda gasped, but Link merely smiled at her. Zelda placed her hand on her heart and closed her eyes as she continued singing while Link played the flute.

The spirits and the sleeping passengers heard their duet's sound. When Link and Zelda finished their duet, they giggled at each other. But then bright lights appeared before them, and they saw that the spirit tracks returned.

Link tried to take control of the train, but the spirits surrounded it and caused it to float toward the stars above them. Link and Zelda gasped and worried for all the passengers, but then they were in awe of how beautiful this trip across the stars was.

Zelda took Link's hand and teleported them to the top of the train, where both of them saw the spirits safely taking them on a magical journey. Zelda hugged Link and giggled, and Link smiled warmly.

Both of them felt the good spirits giving their gratitude, and then the spirits set the train safely back on the tracks on the ground. Zelda quickly teleported them back inside the train.

It was another small, much safer adventure that Link and Zelda would always remember.

~~~~~

The sun was bright the next morning, and Zelda was still sleeping soundly against the wall with a blanket wrapped around her, even though cuccos were making their morning calls.

Link was still on top of his conducting, but when he saw Aboda Village in the distance, he yawned and turned back to Zelda. He smiled down at her and noted how adorable she looked while sleeping.

"Zelda, wake up."

Zelda yawned as she rubbed her eyes.

"Zelda, we're here!"

Zelda gasped and stood up, letting go of the blanket. "Really?"

Link nodded, and he pulled the rope to activate the train horn.

Zelda grinned and took her chance to pull the train horn as well.

The horn was heard by the entire village. The villagers headed straight for the station as the train finally arrived. Link and Zelda had to let the passengers off first, and the two children giggled as Alfonzo got off the train and greeted the villagers with funny jokes.

When Link and Zelda finally got off the train, they were surprised to see the children holding up banners saying, "Welcome home Link!" and "Welcome Princess Zelda!"

And a huge flurry of confetti surrounded them.

And if that wasn't enough, Alfonzo surprised Link and Zelda by lifting them up and putting them on his shoulders. Link and Zelda couldn't be more over the moon celebrating with everyone.

"Three cheers for the heroes of Hyrule!"

"Hip! Hip! Hooray!"

Link and Zelda would have fun and celebrate with all of Aboda Village. But after a few hours, Zelda noticed a strange presence, and Link asked her what was wrong. Zelda wouldn't let anything ruin this day for them and just told him that everything was fine.

Zelda was right about one thing.

The Lokomo Sages smiled at the young heroes at a distance before disappearing again.

They would always watch over the princess and the hero.

Link and Zelda played their duet again for the entire village to hear, and the spirits that surrounded them were a gentle presence for the village forevermore.

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