Power and Courage
By: The_Keeper_of_Wisdom
So there I was, watching from a tree branch as Link approached the temple entrance. He had this magical aura and mystique. He had much to say, but his lips never spoke. He had accomplished much, but only accepted the satisfaction of a well-earned victory as payment. He always walked into a dangerous dungeon and walked out to a slightly safer world. He was the hero and he could have had any woman he wanted.
From the shadows approached a certain man. He was Link's opposite, but also his mirror image. He was Link's foe and the source of his drive. In short, he was Ganondorf. Though he had tried to kill the hero before, there was something different about him today.
It was hard to determine what was different, though. He was still tall, dark, and strong. He was muscular, but not overly so. His skin was flawless and he always walked with a mix of raw power and grace. He was Ganondorf, King of Thieves and so much more.
"Did you come alone?" Ganondorf asked. His aura of power was replaced by an obvious nervousness.
Link nodded.
"Good. Are you ready?"
I was about to jump in and intervene when their intentions became clear. It was so completely unexpected that I almost fell out of the tree.
They kissed. It wasn't the "kiss of death" or a simple peck on the cheek. It was open-mouth with a passionate love reserved solely for those meant to spend the rest of their lives together. It must have been a full ten minutes before they separated.
"Let's call the war off." Ganondorf pleaded, "I know our love is forbidden in your land and a bit too encouraged in mine. Darn those horny desert fan girls. We can fake our deaths and live our lives together in secret."
Link looked at Ganondorf nervously.
"I already have it planned out. I know of a secret place where fish and fruit are plentiful. It's far from any town or cabin. We have to fake our deaths, though. Your people just want me gone and my people won't attack if they believe I took you with me to the afterlife. I can magically create our fake bodies out of meat, animal bone, and plant fibers and leather for clothing."
Link hugged the older warrior.
"We only have to stay apart for another month." Ganondorf told Link as he left, "Then we can spend the rest of our lives together. Just you and me."
The two sadly waved goodbye to one-another. After they were gone, I jumped down and ran to the castle. I only had until sundown to shed my shiekah clothing and return to my proper role as Hyrule's monarch. I can rest easy knowing that my country wasn't saved by the evil king's death, but by his love