MIDNA
X
LINK
The Imp Princess
And The Hyrule Hero
By Raphaell T. M. Barreira
May 2016
MIDNA
X
LINK
The Imp Princess
And The Hyrule Hero
Chapter 1 - Breakfast and Memories
One morning, the early sunlight shining upon The Kingdom of Hyrule, Link was sleeping peacefully on his bed in an apartment that Princess Zelda had given him while on his quest. Our hero's nose twitched as a delicious smell reached his nostrils. He woke up puzzled as to where the smell was coming from. "It couldn't be coming from outside and the café doesn't open this early", Link thought to himself so he went looking around the apartment. He checked the bedroom, the restroom, the living room, then he noticed something. "She was sleeping right next to me last night and she's nowhere in here", Link thought again to himself, when he found out he had forgotten about the kitchen. He went inside and to his surprise there she was, his cute companion, the little imp floating just above the stove making pancakes while singing a simple tune. She was about three feet tall, had black and white skin, a cute little nose and mouth with her small fang exposed. She had two pointy black ears that glowed a soft blue. She also had fascinating blue-green markings on her arms and legs. A big headpiece carved out of stone covered nearly her entire face leaving only her left eye exposed and little gaps on the sides were her ears were exposed. Coming from the top of her headpiece were two pieces that resembled horns and in the middle her hair shining like fire hanged going down to the back of her neck.
He thought for a moment about how funny, yet strange, the scene was, so he took a deep breath and entered the room.
"_Good morning Midna," Link said with a grin.
When Midna noticed him, she placed the spatula on the counter and turned off the fire and responded:
"_Well… if it isn't the Hyrule hero finally awake I see! Good morning to you, too". Midna said with a giggle, but then Link focused back on his question:
"_Midna, why all this? It's usually me who makes us breakfast".
Midna said nothing biting her lower lip, then responded with a sigh:
"_It's because… well, you do everything. You even sacrificed your own life for me and I just stood and watched like a selfish person. Remember the time you helped me get all the Fused Shadows? Link then warped back in time to those days:
The Faron Temple: When Link explored the depths of the temple he saved a clan of monkeys and their leader. That was also the day he got the Gale Boomerang but most importantly the first Fused Shadow.
"_Here's that Fused Shadow… thing", Link said.
"_I'll just take that", Midna replied.
The Goron Mines: When Link battled against countless monsters in extreme temperatures but he didn't give up because of a little heat. That was when he got the Iron Boots from Bo, his town mayor, who also taught Link how to sumo wrestle as a gift to defeat the Gorons, the Hero Bow and Arrow and finally the second Fused Shadow, while also saving the Patriarch of the Gorons.
"_Here you go, Midna", Link said.
"_T-thank you, Link", Midna said.
"_You said my name. You never say my name", Link added.
"_Yeah I guess I did… What do you want me to call you, Slave, again?" Midna said blushing.
The Lakebed Temple: Where Link swam through the waters of the temple with the Zora Armor that he acquired by saving the Zora Prince Ralis in Kakariko Village. Inside the temple he also acquired the Claw Shot and finally the third and last Fused Shadow.
"_Well… here it is the last Fused Shadow", Link said with a smile. However, before Link could grab the heart container and leave, Midna made him stop in his tracks…
"_Link?", Midna said.
"_Yes, Midna", Link asked.
"_Why are you helping me?... Without a single complaint you traveled all over Hyrule sacrificing your very life to help me even though I treat you like you are nothing… Why?", Midna asked gritting her teeth and shedding a tear as guilt flowed through her mind.
"_Because I want to. I don't only see you as a friend, but as a friend in need. That is why I don't give up. I see that you need this and that's what keeps me going", Link responded. Midna said nothing on how shocked she was. "He cares…. for me and sees me as a…. friend", she thought to herself.
Link coming back to reality focused back on Midna. Then she said:
"_I just want to return the favor. I know it's not much, but I just wanted to do something for a change and…" Midna was interrupted, when Link stopped her.
"_Midna, I see what you're trying to do and I understand, but know this..." Link placed his hand on Midna's cheek:
"_I do this because I care. You don't need to worry about me. I know what I'm doing." Midna shed a tear, while grabbing Link's hand placed on her cheek.
"_But listen, Midna. Why don't we just eat breakfast and start the day, ok?" Link said with a smile and wiping Midna's tear.
"_Okay", she replied. Then, after their breakfast they took a stroll around Castle Town while Midna asked:
"_Link, we need to find some information about the Mirror of Twilight. Got any ideas?"
"_Well, it's a long shot, but we can try the fortune teller", Link suggested.
"_Okay. Let's try it. You have rupees falling out of your pockets anyway". Midna said laughing.