In the Life of a NeoGerudo Pet: Part Three

by tiger_fire

A startled young blonde boy looked up from the table. "Hello? Can I help you?" he asked the two tired pets politely.

Spirit took a second nut, then replied, "Uh...I'd like to speak to Ampa please."

Sheeka added, "Tell her it's Sheeka, the pet of Shiekan returned to seek advice and help."

The boy nodded, and climbed up a stairway. Low whispers were heard, but Spirit couldn't tell what they were saying, finnally, the boy came back down.

"All right, sage will see you. You..." he pointed to Spirit. "Who are you and what is your buisness with Ampa?"

"I would like to speak with her, I seek help. My mistress, Nabooru, is in danger."

"Then you are her guardian, Desert_Spirit?"

"Spirit, just call me Spirit."

"All right. She is waiting upstairs for the both of you," the boy told them.

"Hmmmmmmmm.......what is your name? You look a little familliar," Sheeka asked the boy.

"Me? I...uh...I...I'm Shiek....and I couldn't be familliar because I do not know you," he said rather quickly.

"I see," Spirit said as he and Sheeka climbed up the stairs.

"Hello, Sheeka, and Spirit." Ampa addressed them as they reached the top.

"Hello, Ampa. I am so sorry! I couldn't bring Shiekan back! I tried, I really did," Sheeka sobbed, eyes filled with tears.

"We'll get him back...I have a feeling that is why you are here?"

"Sort of. We came here to know how we can save Nabooru, so we can save Shiekan." Spirit answered Ampa's question. "Ampa? Where's the princess?" Sheeka questioned the Shieka. "She is safe." was Ampa's reply."I am sorry, I cannot help you. I can only tell you something useful. Listen to my words and never forget. Do not fall to the trickery of evil. Stand strong through out thier torments. This is all I have to stay. It is a long journey to the NeoSpirit Temple, I suggest you stay here for the night, and start in the morning." The duo nodded thier agreement. Shiek came up and took them to thier rooms. For the first time in 24 hours, Spirit felt hopeful.

***

It was morning, and the coocous woke the town up from thier dreams, and the town started a new day. Spirit yawned widely. He had rested well. despite the fact that Nabooru was in danger. He woke up Sheeka and they padded noiselessly out the door. It was, around the time they had to meet Rank at the windmill. They started towards it and Spirit asked Sheeka, "Sleep well?"

She glanced at him, her eyes had circles under them. "No."

"That's too bad." He could see Rank and the annoying Faerie sitting upon a crate, obviously waiting for the two pets to show up. When Rank saw them, he jumped off the box and ran up to them.

"All right. Are you guys ready?" Lavi demanded of the pets.

Sheeka resisted the temptation of swatting the Faerie away like a bug.

"Yes."

"Good. Rank, take us to the temple," Lavi demanded of the boy.

Rank nodded and pulled out a silver ocarina. He played a melody, (which Spirit recognized as the Requim Of Spirit which only the Gerudos knew with a few exceptions) and Spirit found himself at home at the steps of his own NeoSpirit Temple. He couldn't believe his eyes... He was home! He felt so happy. His own beloved desert was back in his care. He turned to Rank. "What are ya waiting for? Let's go and get those Silver Gauntlets!" and with that, he plunged into the doorway.

To be continued...