Hello again, everybody! Thank you to everyone who read and reviewed my first story - they were great comments! :D This is just going to be a Twilight Princess Zelink short story, as requested by sippurp123 and I hope you enjoy!

Also, there are two different POVs - Link and Zelda's! And Midna is already in her true form and there are slight scene alterations/added things from how the original game really is :)

Link

I grunted with effort through gritted teeth as I stabbed the Master Sword once again toward my opponent, the King of Twilight - Zant. He dodged swiftly to the side, laughing hysterically, and I tightened my jaw in concentration. I gripped the hilt of my sword tighter in my hand.

Earlier, I had found Zant sitting cockily upon his throne in the Realm of Twilight which Midna had helped me get to. I had insisted that Midna stay behind, by the Mirror of Twilight back at the desert temple's mirror chamber, and that Zelda remain at Hyrule Castle. The princess had tried to come of course, but I refused to put her in any danger whatsoever, especially with everything happening. We didn't even know where Ganon was, but he was back in the land of Hyrule.

The sharp metallic clash of two weapons snapped me out of my thoughts. Zant had decided to pull out two long knives now and he slid them together a few times threateningly, then started swinging his arms at me, flailing wildly. I parried most of his blows, getting clipped every now and then, but nothing too bad. Quickly stepping forward, I manuevered my sword past his swinging arms and embedded my sword deep into his stomach, and he froze.

Zant slumped a little on my sword, his own weapons falling heavily to the floor. A strangled sigh escaped past his... mask thing and then a shrill, maniacal giggle burst forth from him.

"My God... is here. He's here!" The giggles increased, then Zant released a gurgling sound, falling limp. I blinked, then pulled the sword from his body, causing him to crumple lifelessly to the ground. I looked around the dimly lit throne room, turning away from the body and walking toward the door. I glanced back, gasping quietly when my eyes swept over where he lay.

Zant was gone.

"Link, you're okay!" Midna exclaimed as soon as I materialized before her, emerging from the Realm of Twilight - her rightful place to rule.

"Hello, Midna." I nodded to her, stepping away from the Mirror of Twilight and toward her. "You're free to rule now. Zant is gone... I think." I added quietly.

Midna furrowed her long thin eyebrows, watching me. "You... think?" She repeated. "Why? What happened in there?"

I let out a sigh. I'd love to tell her that Zant was dead and gone, but... I wasn't completely sure. I'd watched him die though... I shook my head, pursing my lips in thought. Was it possible for him to still live? Did he use some dark magic or something? Well, I had no clue where he would be n-

"Link!"

I started, glancing back to Midna who had been calling my for a while now. "Sorry, lost in thought..." I muttered, then cleared my throat loudly, speaking up. "I am not quite sure whether Zant is really dead. Gone from the Twilight Realm, yes. But dead...? I'm really not positive on that."

Midna sighed, crossing her arms and chewing on her lower lip thoughtfully. "Well. I can't leave now to rule my kingdom. I'm sure they can be without me for a while longer."

I shook my head. "Midna, I think it'd be best to go to your people-"

She interrupted me quickly. "Link. Zant is my problem too and if he is in this world, then I must help you." She stated this so firmly so as there really was no point to argue, finalizing the decision.

Shaking my head with a small smile, I looked at her. "Okay. Thank you."

Midna nodded, smiling a little herself, then turned serious again. "We should get back to Hyrule Castle, Link. See what's happening over there."

"Aye, let's go." I replied. I couldn't wait to see Zelda again; my heart sped up happily at the thought of seeing her bright affectionate smile, a smile that seemed reserved only for me, and those deep blue eyes that swallowed you whole. Midna glanced at me, giving me a knowing smirk and I rolled my eyes playfully, taking her hand so we could head back to the castle.

Midna muttered under her breath in a foreign language - the language of her people - and I felt a lightness overcome my body as the world in front of me faded and we warped our way to Hyrule Castle.

Zelda

"Princess Zelda." A voice called as a figure walked up the carpet toward the throne I sat on. I looked up, watching one of my guards kneel before me before I nodded in acknowledgement and he stood.

"What is it?" I asked curiously.

"Your Highness, we must get you to safety quickly - we have word of Ganon closing in. He's not far from here." The guard informed me hurriedly. "We must ask that you stay in your chambers and there will be constant guard watch at your doors."

I frowned slightly. Link still hadn't returned, but it would be easier for him if I didn't get caught. I hoped to the goddesses that he was okay. If anything were to happen to him... Sighing, I stood.

"Very well." I said, stepping lightly down the steps from my throne, and held my dress slightly as I walked. "If Link is to show soon, please send him to me for an update." The guard nodded obediently as he walked beside me, followed by four others.

"Yes, your Highness."

I was escorted out of the throne room quickly and down the wide hall to my chambers. As soon as I entered the room, the door was shut, and I heard the faint clink of metal as guards were stationed outside of my door.

I walked to my dresser, sliding my hands behind my neck to swiftly undo the clasp of my necklace. I removed the cool gold from my skin, laying it on top of my jewelry box, with the emerald facing up. I lightly traced the emeralds facets, my mind wandering as it reminded me of Link. He had given this to me on my birthday last year. One of the best gifts - or maybe, because it came from him. I smiled to myself, glancing up at the mirror that attached to my dresser.

And yelped in surprise at what I saw.

I whirled around to face the figure sitting upon the edge of my bed as if he belonged there, my breath catching in fear as I took in his sickly green skin and fiery red hair, letting out a choked whisper.

"Ganon."

Alrighty, well - that was the first chapter of my short story. It's only going to be probably around five chapters, I think... I know this chapter isn't great, but give it a chance - I promise I'mma make it get better! XD

Anyway, thanks for reading and review! :) I will post the next chapter as soon as I can!

- NayruSapphire