-1Author's note: This is my very first Zelda FanFic. I just now got into the Zelda thing a couple weeks ago when I bought Ocarina of Time. I promise I'll do the best I can with this FanFic. I did change up the story line because Link is an adult in this story.
Author's Note 2: I'm completely redoing this story. This was my very first Zelda story and since I've become a little better at writing, I decided to fix grammar mistakes, edit, and extend parts of this story. Enjoy the remake of "Lost in Love"
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One year had gone by since Link's victory over Ganondorf. One year with no worries or stress. A year of relaxation. He was quite popular for someone who started out an ordinary kid. Never in his wildest dream did he think that he would be the Hero of Time and would save the world from an evil king. He won the hearts of millions. A lot of people loved him. The girls had typical teen age crushes on him. The little boys wanted to be just like him. He often wondered what his life would have been like if he had let Princess Zelda send back to his childhood after defeating Ganondorf, but he liked his life the way it was right now.
It was a very beautiful morning in Hyrule. The sun was shining bright. A light breeze whistled through the trees. The grass was so green with bright yellow flowers sticking out of it. It was a kind of morning that you would see in a beautiful dream. The sun shown brightly through the window of Link's bed room. He had out grown out of his tree house in Kokiri Forest. The king of Hyrule let Link stay in the castle because of the very brave deed he did one year ago. Link woke up when the light from the sun hit his face. The handsome young man sat up his bed with a heavy yawn. He walked up to the window and look at the beautiful field. He was so high up that he could see every thing from his window.
'This would be a perfect time for me to go horseback riding,' he thought.
He quickly got dressed in his usual attire and went into the dining hall for breakfast. "Good morning, princess," he smiled at the beautiful Princess Zelda who was almost finished with breakfast.
"Good morning, Link," she greeted back.
"Beautiful day isn't it?" he commented as he sat down at the table.
"Yes it is," she answered.
"After this I'm going to ride Epona through the fields," he said. "Would you care to join me if you are not too busy?"
"I have no business to attend to today," she smiled.
The kind of smile that made Link weak in the knees every time he saw it. He knew he was in love with her, but he tried his best not to show it. He knew she did not feel the same way. She thought of him as a very good friend. Sure they would hug and kiss each other on the cheek, but it was just a friendship type of thing. To her that is. When he first met her eight years ago it started out a childish crush, but now that he was older and more mature it turned into something totally different.
"Yeah that would be great," he said trying to end his train of thoughts. "Epona really likes you."
"I thought she only liked you and Malon," she replied quizzically.
"Nah, she's crazy about you," he answered.
She smiled again at this and returned to her breakfast.
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After Link and Zelda finished breakfast they walked to the stables to get Epona. Link fed the beautiful, auburn colored mare before leaving because she hated riding in the morning unless she had breakfast. After she was finished eating Link mounted himself on her and held out his hand to Zelda and helped her up. She wrapped her arms around his waist. Oh how he loved the feeling of her arms around him. It made him feel warm all over.
"I'm ready," she said.
He nodded and they rode off into the fields. He was not trying to go any where in particular. He just wanted to ride. The wind flew through Zelda's blonde hair. She wished she had pulled her hair up because it was difficult to enjoy the ride when you have long hair blowing in your face. She closed her eyes and sighed. She was thinking about all the things that Link had done for her. If it wasn't for him there would be nothing left of Hyrule or any of the villages around it. Her thoughts were interrupted when Epona stopped.
"Oh shoot!" Link sighed as he stopped his horse.
"What is it?" Zelda asked.
"I promised the twins in Kokiri Forest that I would get them some Lon Lon Milk," he said smacking his forehead.
She let out a small giggle. "I guess they really want to try it, huh?" she asked.
"Yeah, I tell you they saw me drinking some and they begged me to get some for them," he laughed at the memory.
She could not help but laugh also. "I guess you should get them some before they break into my castle and murder you in your sleep," she laughed.
"Do you want to go home while I take it to them?" he asked.
"Nah, I'll come along," she answered.
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Lon Lon Ranch,
Link dismounted Epona and put his hands on Zelda's waist as he pulled her off. She smiled as she looked around the tiny ranch. Cuccos were running around clucking, horses raced each other around the corral, and a young woman stood in the center humming a song that Zelda knew as Epona's song.
"I've never heard Malon sing before," Zelda said. "Then again I've never talked to her either. I've seen her a couple of times whenever she would have to look for her father in the palace."
"Come on," Link smiled grabbing Zelda's hand. "Let's go say hi to her."
The two walked into the corral being careful not to get trampled over a running horse. Malon stood with her back turned against them as she continued humming the song her mother wrote. Link put his finger over his mouth telling Zelda to not make any noises. Zelda smirked as Link snuck up on the red haired girl. He shielded Malon's blue eyes with his hands and whispered, "Can you guess?" in her ear.
"Link, you're so sneaky," Malon giggled turning around to face her friend. "Oh! Princess! I never thought you'd come here."
"Well Link said he needed some milk so I decided to tag along," Zelda replied. "Plus I wanted to get some fresh air and this place is very nice."
"You need milk, huh?" Malon asked. "How many bottles?"
"Two," Link answered.
"Okay, wait here and I'll get a couple," she said running into her house.
"So simple….so peaceful," Zelda sighed. "I envy her. She seams so happy. With no worries at all."
"Yeah," Link agreed. "But you know….seeing her makes you want to work harder to keep this place safe. People like Malon makes you feel like it is worth fighting."
"It has been peaceful for a year now….but I feel a terrible thing is about to happen," she closed her eyes and bowed her head.
"A dream?" he asked looking concerned.
"No….just a feeling," she answered.
"Here you go!" Malon sang holding out two bottles. "These two are on me!"
"Thank you so much," Link smiled hugging his friend. "I'll see you later."
"Princess, it was nice meeting you," Malon bowed.
"Please, just call me Zelda," she replied.
"Okay, Zelda!"
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Link and Zelda galloped across the fields again this time to Kokiri Forest. Zelda had seen the forest before, but only when it was taken over by Ganondorf's forces. She looked forward to seeing it again in its peaceful state.
The two walked across the bridge once they entered the forest. They could already hear laughter as they got further inside. Zelda smiled as they finally saw the village. The Kokiri were running around playing with their fairies.
"So wonderful," she beamed.
"Hey! Link and Zelda's here!" said a blonde haired girl.
All the children ran up to the two and all began talking at once. Zelda laughed at their childish behavior. Link was used to it. A girl with green hair pushed her way through the kids and stood before Link and Zelda.
"Saria, how wonderful to see you again," Zelda smiled.
"It's good to see you too," she smiled. "Link, please say you will stay with us for a while. The others want to hear your stories."
"Okay, sure," Link nodded.
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"Oh, the Kokiri never cease to amaze me," Zelda laughed as she and Link finally entered Hyrule after a couple of hours in Kokiri Forest. "Oh my," she came to a stop as she stared at a man standing in the middle of the market. He was also staring at Zelda. He looked like he was around her age, just a couple inches taller than Link, short brown hair, and emerald green eyes.
Link frowned as he watched Zelda stare at this handsome young man. 'Now I know I don't stand a chance……'