Author's note: I do not own Hylia, Hyrule, Dragmire, Link etc, or any variation thereof. They belong to Nintendo.

Epilogue – Several Years Later

"That is why I cannot, in good conscience, approve the new zoning change," Sarah spoke clearly into the microphone on the podium. She was again arguing her point during a city council meeting, but this time she had the distinct advantage of being the city council's speaker. Sarah nodded her head to the moderate applause and returned to her seat. She listened politely to the opposing arguments but smiled when her position won the vote. The only concluding matter was nominations for the upcoming elections.

A gentleman stood up during the nominations. "I nominate Natalie Dragmire for District 7," Link announced. The nomination was quickly seconded and accepted.

Sarah excused herself once the meeting was adjourned to talk to her friends. "You didn't tell me you were planning on running for office," she said pleasantly to Natalie.

"No, I didn't," Natalie laughed. "It was a last minute decision." She was much changed in the past few years. She had altered her surname to make it more "Hylian" and all that remained of her once strong accent was a soft and pleasant lilt.

"Good luck to you," Sarah replied before both women were pulled away to talk politics to various supporters. Link stood by in the shadows until the women were through.

"Are you ready to go?" Link asked Sarah when she had waved goodbye to the last lingering person.

"Ready," She confirmed, following him out of the building. Natalie was waiting by the car. They all chatted amicably on the way to the restaurant.

"You graduate next month and decided to run for office? Bold move," Sarah observed as they were seated.

"It seemed like a good idea. My land takes up a good portion of District 7 and I'm on pretty good terms with most other businesses out there. I see it as protecting my interests." Natalie replied.

"How is the hotel doing?" Link asked as he skimmed the menu.

"It is much different than it was, but it is turning a profit," Natalie replied.

"I thought you were keeping it pretty much the same," Sarah pointed out.

"I wanted to, but it just isn't feasible anymore," Natalie sighed. "I finally shut the stables down and sold the horses. I couldn't justify the expense. With the city encroaching that way I'm doing more business in the spa than anything. I'm planning on expanding it when I can."

"I still can't believe you managed to keep the hotel running and finish college at the same time."

"You do what you have to," Natalie shrugged and ordered her food.

"What I can't believe is that you managed to hire an entirely red-headed staff," Link joked.

"They are all here legally," Natalie smirked, "Besides, I'm not related to any of them. They aren't even related to each other. They just happened to be the best suited for the jobs. They've been working out there so long they feel like family, though."

The remainder of the meal passed pleasantly. Link drove the ladies home, dropping Natalie off at the dorm she stayed in during the week. He parked in front of Sarah's apartment.

"Thank you for taking us out tonight, Link," Sarah smiled.

"No problem," Link answered, looking at his hands and the steering wheel.

"We should do this again sometime, it was fun. I haven't gotten to see you very often since I was elected." Sarah continued. She looked over at Link but he continued to stare out the windshield. He took a deep breath and looked at her.

"Sarah, I'm leaving," Link blurted out. Sarah's face fell.

"What do you mean? Where are you going?" She demanded.

"I'm leaving Hylia," Link replied, "Ever since my mother and sister disappeared I haven't felt right. I know they are out there somewhere. I need to go find them."

"Link, the police are investigating it," Sarah protested, placing her hand on his arm. "Your father doesn't know anything but no foul play is suspected."

"Of course he doesn't know anything!" Link spat out with more venom than he usually showed. "He was drunk again when they left. Honestly if it were just my mother I wouldn't be so upset. She knew what my father was like but stayed anyway. I know this is difficult for her. He must have done something that scared her enough she felt she had to run. I'm supposed to be her son and she didn't even say anything to me or ask for help. I'm worried about my sister. She doesn't need to live like that."

"What can you do that the police cannot?" Sarah asked.

"The police don't exactly have a good track record with me," Link snorted.

"I wish there was something I could do to help you," Sarah whispered.

"I know, but you can't," Link replied honestly. "You are too tied to Hylia."

"But what about you?" she inquired. "What about your job?"

"I've turned in my resignation," he replied. "The tech department doesn't need me anymore. I've already accepted a position in another town. My mom used to talk about it, and I have a hunch I'll find some clues there."

"May I ask where you are going?"

"Termina."

"That's so far away!" Sarah protested. "It is so isolated."

"Yeah, but I think it will seem familiar soon enough," Link replied softly.

"When are you going?" Sarah whispered, fighting back tears.

"As soon as I drop you off," he replied apologetically.

"Now? It is late. The moon is already out."

"I don't have time to waste."

"Can't you wait until the weekend and finish out the work week?" Sarah pleaded. Link shook his head. "Why? Do you think if you wait three days Termina won't be there?"

"I'm sorry, I have to go." They sat in silence for a long while.

"I will miss you," Sarah finally whispered.

"I know," was all Link replied. He leaned over and wrapped Sarah in a warm hug. "You'll be just fine," he assured her.

Sarah glumly left the vehicle and unlocked her apartment, watching as Link's vehicle drove away. She lingered on the porch and looked up at the sky. She let a sigh escape as she rubbed the tattoo on her wrist hidden under her bracelets. She was still shocked at losing her friend so suddenly. "Well," she whispered to the darkness, "everything is how it is supposed to be, yet nothing is how I want it." She closed herself inside her home and kicked off her shoes. She sighed again, thinking about the losses both past and present. Then she flipped on her laptop, and sat to answer emails for the city.