disclaimer : I do no own the Legend of Zelda and any of it's Characters. Just own the story.
Arranged Love
A Malon and Link Story
Chapter One: She hates him, he loves her
"Why! Oh Papa! Why?!" Malon cried out, before collapsing into her bed, sobbing uncontrollably.
Malon du Pré was 21 years of age, yet she threw a fit that of a small child.
The reason for this young ranch girl's tears, was that she'd discovered that her father arranged a marriage for her! To a man she'd never met!
"I'm sorry, Malon, I truly am." her father had said "But you and I know that... I will not be around for much longer and... you can't handle this ranch alone. So... I arranged for you to marry a very close friend of Queen Zelda, he's a fine young man that's very intent on taking care of the ranch and...you!"
'Hmph... he's probably some stupid, fat pedophile! But... Papa has a point...but I know I'll never love this man!' Malon thought bitterly
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In other places...
Link de Temps sighed dreamily while lying on his back on Hyrule Field.
'It feels so good to be like this without monsters around!' he thought, relieved.
It'd been eleven years, well eighteen if you count the time traveling..., since Link had defeated Ganondorf and Majora's Incarnation and was reunited with his lost fairy companion, Navi.
"I can't believe it Navi," Link started "That it's been so long that I saved Hyrule and Termina!"
"I know Link!" the fairy's soft voice tinkled.
"And yet, noone remembers of my deeds, except for the Sages and you," Link's face fell a little "not even Malon! She doesn't remember me! And in a month, I am to..."
"Marry her." Navi finished for him.
"Yes! If it hadn't been for that day I was in the Temple of Time, I would have never heard her father praying for a miracle to save his ranch," Link said, thinking back to that day...
XxXxX flashback
"O Great Goddesses! O Holy Ones! I will not be around much longer, and I need a miracle for the ranch! I do not wish to leave my daughter alone, but I have no choice! Please send a miracle!" Talon prayed loudly enough for Link to overhear.
"You hear that Navi?" Link whispered to the fairy.
"Yes. Hey! What if you offered to marry her and take care of the ranch? I know you still like her!" She smirked.
Link blushed at her remark "Maybe, but I can't just march up to him and say 'Can I marry Your daughter?'"
"Heh...Heh well no you can't but... you can probably think of something yourself...Talon's not that bright... now stop bothering me!" Navi said as she dove into his hat.
"Wait! Navi I-" but it was too late. Link sighed, agitated.
"C'mon Link! You have the Triforce of Courage, and still can't say something to Talon?" Link muttered to himself. Finally he thought of what to say. He slowly approached the old ranch owner and lightly tapped his shoulder.
"E-excuse me Mr Talon du Pré ,sir, but I-I heard you needed someone to take care of Lon Lon Ranch and your daughter a-and I was wondering if I could be of help." Link said nervously.
Well actually, nervous was an understatement.
Talon narrowed his eyes at Link "how do I know I can trust you?"
"Well sir, I am a very close friend to Her Majesty, Queen Zelda."
"Sure, but how do I know you'll protect Malon?"
"I have studied the knight's code of honour, and it is my duty to protect and woman in need."
"Sounds promising, but what about the ranch? I need someone to care for the business too!"
"No problem sir, I love animals and caring for them!" well that wasn't entirely a lie. Link did like basically all animals, except for cuccos. He hated cuccos and they hated him. He remembered all the the times they attacked him and mentally shuddered.
"Okay, son, I like you! But if my Mally doesn't like you then no."
"Um...okay...thanks...sir!" Link said, unsure if Malon would like him.
XxXxXend flashback
"O Goddesses Navi!" Link cried out suddenly
"What! What! Where's the fire!" Navi cried, frightened from his shout.
"Oh... heh sorry 'bout that," Link scratched his neck nervously "but Navi, what if...what if she doesn't like me much less love me? Oh Nayru! I will die if she doesn't!"
"Link!" Navi scolded "Don't say things like that!"
"Listen, Link! She probably will not like you at first, but if you put on you 'incredible charm' I'm sure she'll love you again!"
"Of course! Besides," Link shot Navi a toothy grin "who can resist the Hero of Time"
Navi rolled her eyes " Getting big headed now aren't we Mr du Temps?"
Link put on a mock hurt face and smirked "Maybe,"
"Well anyway, if you're done being a moron, I'll tell you the plan. But first you have to catch me!" Navi called out while flying with tremendous speed, heading in the direction of Lon Lon Ranch.
"Hey!" Link shouted while struggling to catch up with her.