Deepest Fear

It all came down to this moment. 

Cedric and I each had all of the items and now we were climbing The Shadow Precipice. We were neck and neck. 

“You can do this Zelda!” Zeke shouted.

“Go Zelda!” Posy cheered. 

I couldn’t help but smile. I was so glad they were cheering me on. My stomach dropped as my foot slipped and I slid down the side of the volcano.

“No!” I screamed as Cedric reached the top.

He looked back at me and grinned before tossing the items into the volcano. I couldn’t see what was happening and what his reward was. 

I looked back at my team. They all looked devastated. 

“I’m sorry.” I whispered. 

“Zelda, no.” Penn breathed. 

Cedric reached the bottom again with ease. I hated the grin on his face. He helped me to my feet before getting down on one knee.

“Zelda, will you marry me?” He asked. 

“You can’t say yes!” Hunter exclaimed. <