I don't own anyone in this story expect Erin!
All other characters and settings are owned by Nintendo and the creators of The Legend of Zelda!
Chapter One
I awake to the Loftwings screeching outside. I stretch and get up to get ready for the day. I put on my black tunic and look in the mirror. "Black. Of all the years I win the race, they give me a black tunic. As if I wasn't odd enough." I sighed and shut my clothing cupboard. I left my room and walked outside to see when the race for the next class was to begin.
"Erin! Erin! Wait up!" I turned around to see my friend Karane running up to me. "Hey Karane! What are you up to?" I asked her as she gave me a hug. "Oh nothin, just going to go and watch the race. Are you going to go and watch too?" She asked as we made our way over to the jumping dock. "Yeah, I'm excited to see who wins. I sure hope it's Link! I have a feeling he's going to do great things in the future." She smiled and nodded. "Are you sure that's the reason and not that you wanna see a certain Instructor?" She smiled smugly at me and laughed. "What?" I yelled and jumped back. Instructor Horwell will be there? I only thought that Instructor Owlan will there. I started to blush and I knew she could see it. "What are you talkin about Karane? I don't wanna see any certain person just wanna watch a race! That's all! Honest!" I started to giggle nervously. "Yeah, right. I know you wanna see Instructor Horwell so bad! You always stare at him so hard in class!" She poked me in the ribs and laughed. "Well maybe I'm staring at him in class so much is because he's the teacher and I'm listening to his lectures on animals! His lectures are very interesting. Maybe if you didn't doze off so much, you would know!" She scoffed at me and we made our way over to the dock.
As we approached the dock we saw Instructor Owlan talking to Link, Groose, Cawlin, and Stritch about today's race. "So I heard Link's bird was stolen by Groose and hidden up near the waterfall." Karane told me. "You don't say. Figures Groose would do that! He has always been jealous of Link." She nodded and we went back to listening to Instructor Owlan talk about the rules of the race.
"I have attached a small statuette to this bird, who I will then release to the skies. On my signal dash and dive off the ledge. Once you are in the air, mount your Loftwing. Remember to promptly call your bird once you dive off the edge. Whoever catches the bird and claims the statuette will be this years champion. Those are the rules. Simple enough, but does anyone need to hear them again?" All four of the racers shook their heads no. "Excellent. As well as you know, today's champion will graduate to the next class, bringing him one step closer to knighthood. He will also receive a gift from the young woman chosen to play the role of the goddess in this years ritual. Today is a special day for many reasons, but it is also the 25th anniversary of our fine institution. To celebrate this occasion, today's champion shall also receive his gift high atop the Statue of the Goddess. I hear the young woman performing the role of the goddess this year has crafted the gift herself. And as you all well know, the role of the goddess this year will be performed by... The Lovely Zelda! Let's see your finest flying out there. Show me just how hard you've been practicing. Also, I want to see good, clean flying out there. Anyone caught interfering with other riders will answer to me!" Instructor Owlan said sternly. "That goes double for you, Groose!" Head Master Gaepora yelled. Groose jumped back by his shouting and Karane and I giggled at him. "Alright gentlemen, line up. At my command, the competition will begin!" The four boys lined up and prepared to run off the ledge. "GO!" Instructor Owlan shouted and off the guys were off!
"Go Link! Beat Groose! Get that bird!" Karane cheered and jumped up and down. "Karane! Calm down!" I laughed at her. "I like her enthusiasm. It's very uplifting." I froze and felt a chill up my spine. I knew that voice, that voice that brings a blush to my face and weakness to my knees. Karane turned around and smiled a big cheeky grin. "Why hello Instructor Horwell! I'm glad you like my cheerleading! This little rain cloud is just a downer! Aren't ya Erin!" She elbowed me in the ribs as I turned around to face him. "Yeah, a downer. That's me! Little Miss Saddness." I managed a dry laugh. "Oh I don't believe that Erin! You're almost 18! You should be excited and happy!" His happiness made me smile and he patted me on the shoulder. "You're right Instructor Horwell. As always!" He smiled and walked over to Instructor Owlan and Head Master Gaepora to talk about the race. "Oh Erin! You're blushing so hard!" She shouted and laughed. I covered her mouth with my hands and looked around to see if anyone had heard. "Will you shush your big mouth!" I hissed at her. "Hey girls!" We heard a rather cheerful voice and turned to see Zelda coming towards us. "Heya Zelda! You look great as the Goddess!" Karane gushed over her. "Aw why thank you!" She smiled sheepishly. "Do you think Link likes it?" She questioned with a slight blush. "Oh yeah of course he would! What guy wouldn't?" I said with a smile. "Yeah true! Well I'm going to go get ready at the Statue! See ya later!" She waved at us and ran away.
"She's so lucky to be so pretty!" Karane said with a tiny hint of jealousy. "Oh you look pretty too Karane! If anyone should be jealous it should be me! I'm the least attractive girl on this island!" I kicked a stone that was on the ground and felt a hand on my shoulder. "Oh Erin! You always sell yourself short! You are a very beautiful young lady! I'm surprised you aren't fighting the boys off with a bat!" Instructor Horwell said with a squeeze of my shoulder. "You're very pretty too Karane!" He added quickly. "Well, I have to go now. I need to go take care of Mia before it's time to let her out for the night." He smiled and started to walk off. "But, Instructor! Don't you want to see who wins?" Karane called after him. "Oh, um, yes. I'll hear about it later I'm sure! Good day ladies!" He said and rushed off. "Well that was kind of odd." Karane said and turned around back towards the ledge. "Yeah I guess, but Mia gets pretty crazy once 5pm hits." I shrugged and turned around after watching Instructor Horwell race up the steps to the dorm.
Well, how was that? I really think Instructor Horwell is cute and there are no fanfics about him! So I decided to make one! I'm not sure if I will make this a lemon or not. Only time will tell and possibly reviews! Do you think this should led to a lemon? Yes or no?
Of course it would be with Erin and Instructor Horwell.